Samuel Holcombe1,2

b. 1711, d. 26 August 1769
FatherJohn Holcombe d. Sep 1743
MotherElizabeth Woolrich b. 1683, d. 30 Jan 1761
Birth*Samuel Holcombe was born in 1711, son of John Holcombe and Elizabeth Woolrich, at Lambertville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Marriage*Samuel Holcombe married Eleanor Barber from 1730 to 1739.1 
Will*Samuel left a will dated 8 July 1769 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey:
     1769, July 8. Holcomb, Samuel, of Amwell Twsp., Hunterdon Co; yoeman, will of. Wife, Eleanor, £12 yearly, to be paid by sons, Richard and Thomas; and otherwise provided for. Eldest son, John £5. Grandson, Samuel, son of my son John, £10. Son, Jacob, £5. Third son, Samuel, the house that he lives in, and 15 acres thereunto belonging, which I bough of Caleb Farley. Fourth son, George, five acres which I bought of John Smith, which is now in possession of Wm. Muirhead, and 30 acres of adjoining, which is part of 100 acres I bought of Richard Smith of Burlington. Fifth son, Elijah, rest of the 100 acres. Sixth and seventh sons, Richard and Thomas, the home place where I live, and Thomas is to pay his brother, Richard, £50. Daughter, Phebe, the wife of Henry Lott, £40. Daughter, Elizabeth, £100 when she is 20. Executors—brother, Richard Holcomb, and my son, Samuel. Witnesses—Richard Hinds, William Gano, Josiah Ellis.
Lib. 14, p. 201; Lib. 14, p. 514.3 
Codicil*Samuel Holcombe wrote a codicil to his will on 16 July 1769 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Same witnesses. Proved Sept. 21, 1769.3 
Death*Samuel Holcombe died on 26 August 1769 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 19 September 1769 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, by 1769, Sept. 19. Inventory, £608.15.6, made by John Hogeland, and William Gano.
Lib. 14, p. 201; Lib. 14, p. 514.3 
Account*An account of all receipts, disbursements and distributions received or made by the executor, including all estate assets and investments in possession of the executor, during the reporting period was submitted to the probate court on 25 May 1773; 1773, May 25. Account by Executors.3 

Family

Eleanor Barber d. 2 Jun 1793
Marriage*He married Eleanor Barber from 1730 to 1739.1 
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.
  2. [S144] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. II, 1730 - 1750 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), 240.
  3. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 197.

Eleanor Barber1,2

d. 2 June 1793
Marriage*Eleanor Barber married Samuel Holcombe, son of John Holcombe and Elizabeth Woolrich, from 1730 to 1739.1 
Death*Eleanor Barber died on 2 June 1793.1 

Family

Samuel Holcombe b. 1711, d. 26 Aug 1769
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.
  2. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 197.

John Holcombe1,2,3

b. 16 February 1738/39, d. 1818
FatherSamuel Holcombe b. 1711, d. 26 Aug 1769
MotherEleanor Barber d. 2 Jun 1793
Marriage*John Holcombe married Mary Green, daughter of Richard Green and Elizabeth Woolverton
Birth*John Holcombe was born on 16 February 1738/39, son of Samuel Holcombe and Eleanor Barber, at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Death*John Holcombe died in 1818 at Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

Mary Green b. 26 Jun 1741, d. 1829
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.
  2. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 197.
  3. [S144] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. II, 1730 - 1750 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), 240.

Elizabeth Holcombe1

b. 27 August 1763, d. June 1855
FatherJohn Holcombe b. 16 Feb 1738/39, d. 1818
MotherMary Green b. 26 Jun 1741, d. 1829
Birth*Elizabeth Holcombe was born on 27 August 1763, daughter of John Holcombe and Mary Green, at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Death*Elizabeth Holcombe died in June 1855 at age 91.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.

Samuel Holcombe1,2,3

b. 16 March 1765
FatherJohn Holcombe b. 16 Feb 1738/39, d. 1818
MotherMary Green b. 26 Jun 1741, d. 1829
Birth*Samuel Holcombe was born on 16 March 1765, son of John Holcombe and Mary Green, at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
CensusUS1830*Samuel is listed as the head of a household on the 1830 U. S. Federal Population Census of Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1830. The family consisted of 1 free white male age twenty to thirty years old, 1 free white male age sixty to seventy years old, 1 free white female age fifteen to twenty years old, 1 free white female age twenty to thirty years old and 1 free white female age fifty to sixty years old.3 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.
  2. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 197.
  3. [S516] 1830 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Amwell, page 358; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M19, roll 83, Samuel Holcombe.

Elenor Holcombe1

b. 11 March 1770
FatherJohn Holcombe b. 16 Feb 1738/39, d. 1818
MotherMary Green b. 26 Jun 1741, d. 1829
Birth*Elenor Holcombe was born on 11 March 1770, daughter of John Holcombe and Mary Green, at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.

John Holcombe1

b. 1 May 1772
FatherJohn Holcombe b. 16 Feb 1738/39, d. 1818
MotherMary Green b. 26 Jun 1741, d. 1829
Birth*John Holcombe was born on 1 May 1772, son of John Holcombe and Mary Green, at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.

Sarah Holcombe1

b. 1 April 1775
FatherJohn Holcombe b. 16 Feb 1738/39, d. 1818
MotherMary Green b. 26 Jun 1741, d. 1829
Birth*Sarah Holcombe was born on 1 April 1775, daughter of John Holcombe and Mary Green, at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.

Amariah Holcombe1

b. 21 August 1780, d. 19 July 1792
FatherJohn Holcombe b. 16 Feb 1738/39, d. 1818
MotherMary Green b. 26 Jun 1741, d. 1829
Birth*Amariah Holcombe was born on 21 August 1780, daughter of John Holcombe and Mary Green, at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Death*Amariah Holcombe died on 19 July 1792 at age 11.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.

John Holcombe1,2

d. September 1743
Marriage*John Holcombe married Elizabeth Woolrich on 28 April 1707.3 
Will*John left a will dated 17 August 1743 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey:
     1743, 17th of 6 mo. (August). Holcombe, John, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co; yeoman; will of. Wife, Elizabeth. Son, Samuel, place said son lives on, described in testator's deed for same. Grandson, John Holcombe, son of Samuel, the place called Hoppers, as by deed for same to him. Son, Richard, the plantation bought of John Way, when he is of age. Place (John Comfort's adjoining land) to grandson John. Jacob, son of my son Samuel. Daughters—Grace Calvin (wife of Philip Calvin), Mary Holcombe, Julian Holcombe. To grandson Jacob, son of Samuel Holcombe, land in the Rocks, bought of Richard Armitt. Granddaughter Elizabeth, daughter of Philip and Grace Calvin, when aged eighteen. To the poor of Buckingham Meeting. Brother Jacob Holcombe's children. Executors—wife and testator's brother, Jacob Holcombe. Mention of Robert Heath. Witnesses—Benjamin Canby, Emanuel Coryell, Charles Cross. Proved August 31, 1745. (Executors Quakers).
Lib. 4, p. 371.2 
Death*John Holcombe died in September 1743 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 24 September 1743 at Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, by 1743, Sept. 24. Inventory (£333.16.2) includes Bible and other books; in the cave chamber, 13 hogsheads rye, 19 barrels of cider, with casks and lumber, Jo. Woods time, gun and powder horn. Bonds, bills and debts due estate: George Medlar, Simon Pasher, Jacob Francis, Frederick Reesfenborge, John Bonis, William Oakes, Isaac Oakes, William Springle, David Carver, John Mundy, James Richard, Nathan Watson, Benjamin Wilcocks, Hugh Howell and Sampson his son, Andrew Heath. Made by John Emley, Charles Woolverton, Daniel Doughty.2 
Account*An account of all receipts, disbursements and distributions received or made by the executor, including all estate assets and investments in possession of the executor, during the reporting period was submitted to the probate court on 13 September 1747; 1747, 13th of 7 mo. (Sept.) Account. Moneys paid Stephen Comfort, Benjamin Smith, Henry Smith, Richard Haines, Frank Lewis, Jno. Wells, Paul Kester, James Hill, Abraham Godson, ---- Forman, Acksah Lambe, William Montgomery, R. Canby, William Ruttenhouse, Jno. Watson, Richard Parsons, Jo. Rose, Enoch Anderson, Jno. Thatcher, M. Lowther, Emanuel Coryel, A. Ringo, Geo. Cary, Jno. Yard, Samuel Barber, John Carr, Isaiah Quinby, Robert Esmey, Henry Smith, Simon Packer.4 

Family

Elizabeth Woolrich b. 1683, d. 30 Jan 1761
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 242.
  2. [S144] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. II, 1730 - 1750 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), 240.
  3. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.
  4. [S144] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. II, 1730 - 1750 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), 241.

Elizabeth Woolrich1,2

b. 1683, d. 30 January 1761
Birth*Elizabeth Woolrich was born in 1683.1 
Marriage*She married John Holcombe on 28 April 1707.1 
Death*Elizabeth Woolrich died on 30 January 1761.1 

Family

John Holcombe d. Sep 1743
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.
  2. [S144] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. II, 1730 - 1750 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), 240.

Richard Holcombe1,2,3

b. 10 March 1725/26
FatherJohn Holcombe d. Sep 1743
MotherElizabeth Woolrich b. 1683, d. 30 Jan 1761
Marriage*Richard Holcombe married Ann Atkinson, daughter of Thomas Atkinson and Hannah Doddridge.4 
Birth*Richard Holcombe was born on 10 March 1725/26, son of John Holcombe and Elizabeth Woolrich, at Lambertville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 243.
  2. [S153] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXIII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761 - 1770 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), 197.
  3. [S144] A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXX, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. II, 1730 - 1750 (Sommerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), 240.
  4. [S403] Mrs. Lewin D. (Hannah Elizabeth Weir) McPherson, The Holcombes, Nation Builders ((Washington D. C., 1947)), 273.

Joseph Friedlander1,2,3,4,5

b. 18 June 1884, d. 29 July 1957
FatherRobert Friedlander6,7 b. Sep 1852
MotherLina Schwabb6 b. 8 Oct 1850, d. 1 Oct 1924
Birth*Joseph Friedlander was born on 18 June 1884, son of Robert Friedlander and Lina Schwabb, at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.4,3,6,8,9 
(Child) CensusUS1900Joe Friedlander (age 14) is listed as a son of Robert Friedlander (age 52), residing at 112 Rice Street, on the 1900 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1900. He is also reported to have attended school within the year.7 
WWIDraftRegistration*With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Joseph filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918, while living at 2419 Montrose Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, reporting he was employed as a cloth examiner for Albert Bloch. He was of medium height and medium build with brown eyes and brown hair.3
(Child3) Obituary On 2 October 1924 Joseph was identified as the son of Lina Friedlander in her obituary printed in the "Chicago Daily Tribune" (Chicago, Illinois).10 
Marriage LicenseJoseph Friedlander and Elsie Rabey (age 51) obtained a marriage license on 11 August 1939 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1
Marriage*Joseph Friedlander married Elise Messerschmidt, daughter of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, on 15 August 1939 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1,5 
CensusUS1940*Joseph Friedlander (age 55) is listed as the head of a family residing at 941 West Carmen Avenue on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Elsie Friedlander (age 52) is listed as a member of the household. He rents his house (monthly rent is $45). His highest level of school completed was 4 years of high school. His occupation is listed as examiner in the textile industry (wage or salary worker in private work). He worked 52 weeks in 1939 and his income was $1900 for the year. He was at work during the week of March 24-30 and worked 36 hours during the week.5
WWIIDraftRegistratio*After the United States entered World War II, a new selective service act required that all men between ages of 18 and 64 register for the draft. The fourth draft registration was held on 27 Apr 1942 and covered males born between 28 Apr 1877 and 16 Feb 1897. The local draft board of the Selective Service System conducted the registration. Joseph filled out a draft card on 27 April 1942, while living at 941 West Carmen Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, reporting he was employed by Harry Richman. He is 5' 7" tall and weighs 189 pounds. He has brown eyes, gray hair and a light complexion.4
Occupation*Joseph's occupation was a inspector in the textile industry.6 
Residence*He resided at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, before 29 July 1957.6 
Death*Joseph Friedlander died on 29 July 1957 at the Cook County Hospital located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 73. Joseph's cause of death was arteriosclerosis heart disease.6 
Obituary*His obituary was published 30 July 1957 in the "Chicago Tribune" (Chicago, Illinois),11 
Obit-Text*The following is a transcription of that obituary:
Joseph Friedlander, 941 Carmen avenue, beloved husband of Elsie; dear father of Roberta Glassman; devoted grandfather of Susan and David; fond brother of Meta Schoenfred, Sidney R., and the late Alfred. Services Wednesday, 11 a. m., at chapel, 5206 Broadway. Interment New Light cemetery. Inf., LOngbeach 1-4740.
11 
FuneralHome*The wake for Joseph was held 31 July 1957 in the Piser Memorial Chapel in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.6 
Burial*Joseph Friedlander was buried on 31 July 1957 at New Light Cemetery located in Lincolnwood, Cook County, Illinois.11,6 
Last Edited22 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. [S1528] Friedlander-Rabey marriage license no. 1610061, 11 Aug 1939, issued in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County Clerk's Office - Genealogy Online, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  2. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1176, sheet 4B, dwelling 34, family 43, James C. Cohowers, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 332.
  3. [S1281] "World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 19 May 2009), card for Joseph Friedlander, no. 545, Chicago Draft Board 59; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, National Archives microfilm publication M1509, imaged from Family History Library film roll 1613662.
  4. [S1630] "U. S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 May 2009), card for Joseph Friedlander, no. 2294, Chicago Local Board 74; citing World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Illinois , National Archives microfilm publication M2097, imaged from Family History Library film roll 30955_165786.
  5. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-3073, sheet 6A, household 132, Joseph Friedlander, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  6. [S1531] Joseph Friedlander, death certificate no. 50924 (1957), Cook County Clerk's Office - Genealogy Online, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  7. [S311] 1900 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 449, sheet 6A, dwelling 63, family 118, Robert Friedlander, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Jul 2008), citing National Archives microfilm publication T623, roll 263.
  8. [S311] 1900 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 449, sheet 6A, dwelling 63, family 118, Robert Friedlander, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Jul 2008), citing National Archives microfilm publication T623, roll 263. He is listed as being born in Jun 1885.
  9. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-3073, sheet 6A, household 132, Joseph Friedlander, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 55 years old in 1940 and was born in Illinois.
  10. [S1721] "Lena Friedlander death notice," Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), 2 Oct 1924, page 10; digital image, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1985) (http://proxy-1.stdl.org/login?url=?did=451901002&sid=2&Fmt=1&clientId=29787&RQT=309&VName=HNP : accessed 12 Sep 2010).
  11. [S1530] "Joseph Friedlander death notice," Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), 30 Jul 1957, page 12; digital image, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1985) (http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=565362422&sid=2&Fmt=1&clientId=29787&RQT=309&VName=HNP : accessed 2 Jul 2008).

Anton Albert Jensch1

b. 21 December 1890, d. 20 February 1976
Birth*Anton Albert Jensch was born on 21 December 1890 at Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.2,1,3,4 
Birth-AltHe has also been reported to have been born on 22 December 1890.5,6 
Immigration*Anton Albert immigrated in 1903, having departed from Germany.7 
WWIDraftRegistration*Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Anton filled out a draft card on 5 June 1917, while living at Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, reporting he was employed as a mill hand for the Hart Manufactoring Company in Hartford. He was of medium height and medium build with brown eyes and brown hair.2
Marriage*He married Theresa [--?--] in 1930.8,9 
CensusUS1930*Anton A. Jensch (age 39) is listed as the head of a family residing at 211 East 62nd Street on the 1930 U. S. Federal Population Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1930. Theresa Jensch (age 45) are listed as members of the household. He owns his own home (value of home is $4,500) and a radio set. His occupation is listed as yard salesman for a lumber company. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.7 
ResidenceHe resided at 211 East 62nd Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, on 1 April 1935.9 
CensusUS1940*Anton A. Jensch (age 49) is listed as the head of a family residing at 211 East 62nd Street on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Theresa Jensch (age 56) is listed as a member of the household. He owns his own home (value of home is $3000). His highest level of school completed was 8 years of grammer school. His occupation is listed as carpenter in a factory (wage or salary worker in private work). He worked 48 weeks in 1939 and his income was $1344 for the year. He was at work during the week of March 24-30 and worked 48 hours during the week. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.9 
SSN*His Social Security Number (SSN) was 563-12-9372, issued before 1951 in California.6 
Occupation*Anton's occupation was a inspector for Columbia Steel.1 
Marriage LicenseAnton Albert Jensch and Elise Messerschmidt obtained a marriage license on 23 February 1961 at Los Angeles County, California.1
Residence*He resided at 2333 239 Street, Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, on 23 February 1961.1 
Marriage*Anton Albert Jensch married Elise Messerschmidt, daughter of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, on 11 March 1961 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.1 
(Informant) DeathAnton Albert Jensch, listed as Anton Jensch, provided the information for Elise Jensch's death certificate when Elise died on 21 May 1974.10
Death*Anton Albert Jensch died on 20 February 1976 at Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, at age 85.5,6 
Last Edited15 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. [S1468] Jensch-Friedlander marriage license no. 6679, 23 Feb 1961, issued in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Marriage Records, PO Box 53120, Los Angeles, California.
  2. [S1281] "World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 8 Aug 2007), card for Tony A. Jensch, no. 566, Hartford County Draft Board 1; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, National Archives microfilm publication M1509, imaged from Family History Library film roll 1561992.
  3. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District (ED) 19-530, sheet 9B, dwelling 192, family 199, Anton A. Jensch, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 211. He is listed as being 39 years old in 1930.
  4. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District (ED) 60-607, sheet 13A, household 108, Anton A. Jensch, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 49 years old in 1940 and was born in Germany.
  5. [S519] State of California, California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--.), Anton A. Jensch entry, 20 Feb 1976.
  6. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Anton Jensch, SSN 563-12-9372, birth listed as 22 Dec 1890, death listed as Feb 1976, issued in the State of California (before 1951). Last residence was Torrance, Los Angeles, California 90501 and last benefit was (none specified).
  7. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District (ED) 19-530, sheet 9B, dwelling 192, family 199, Anton A. Jensch, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 211.
  8. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District (ED) 19-530, sheet 9B, dwelling 192, family 199, Anton A. Jensch, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 211. According to the census, he was first married at age 39 and she was first married at age 45.
  9. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District (ED) 60-607, sheet 13A, household 108, Anton A. Jensch, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  10. [S1477] Elsie Jensch, death certificate no. 74-073877 (1974), California Office of Vital Records, M.S. 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacremento, California.

John Corbin Anderson1

b. 20 August 1910, d. 24 March 1988
FatherMichael Bruce Anderson2 b. bt 1870 - 1871, d. 9 Mar 1921
MotherElise Messerschmidt3 b. 7 Feb 1888, d. 21 May 1974
Birth*John Corbin Anderson was born on 20 August 1910, son of Michael Bruce Anderson and Elise Messerschmidt, at 5456 Greenwood, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1,4,5,6,7,8
(Child) CensusUS1920John Anderson (age 10) is listed as a son of Michael Anderson (age 49), residing at 5458 Kimbark Avenue, on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. He is also reported to have attended school any time since 1 Sep 1919.2 
Name Variation As of 17 June 1920, John Corbin Anderson was also known as John Anderson.2 
(Child1) Obituary On 10 March 1921 John, listed as John C. Anderson, was identified as the son of Michael Bruce Anderson in his obituary printed in the "Chicago Daily Tribune" (Chicago, Illinois).9 
(Child) CensusUS1930John C. Anderson (age 21) is listed as a son of Herman S. Rabey (age 52), residing at 2526 Eastwood Avenue, on the 1930 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1930. His occupation is listed as bookkeeper for a pencil manufacturer.3
CensusUS1940*John Anderson (age 30) is listed as the head of a family residing at 5010 North Paulina Street on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Judith Anderson (age 5) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house (monthly rent is $27). His highest level of school completed was 4 years of high school. His occupation is listed as lithography for a printing company (wage or salary worker in private work). He worked 52 weeks in 1939 and his income was $1250 for the year. He was at work during the week of March 24-30 and worked 40 hours during the week.10 
SSN*His Social Security Number (SSN) was 351-10-1096, issued before 1951 in Illinois.4 
Death*John Corbin Anderson died on 24 March 1988 at Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, at age 77.11,4 

Family

Child
Last Edited1 Sep 2012

Citations

  1. [S987] State of Illinois, John Corbin Anderson, birth certificate no. 73494, Delayed Series, 12 Apr 1941 (n.pub.).
  2. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 333, sheet 10B, dwelling 58, family 281, Michael Anderson, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 309.
  3. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1965, sheet 3A, dwelling 25, family 64, Herman S. Rabey, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 497.
  4. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for John Corbin Anderson, SSN 351-10-1096, birth listed as 20 Aug 1910, death listed as 24 Mar 1988, issued in the State of Illinois (before 1951). Last residence was Pasadena, Los Angeles, California 91105 and last benefit was (none specified).
  5. [S322] Unknown author, Cook County Birth Index 1871-1916 (n.pub.), page 338.
  6. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 333, sheet 10B, dwelling 58, family 281, Michael Anderson, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 309. He is listed as being 10 years old in 1920.
  7. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1965, sheet 3A, dwelling 25, family 64, Herman S. Rabey, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 497. He is listed as being 21 years old in 1930.
  8. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2978, sheet 7A, household 167, John Anderson, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 30 years old in 1940 and was born in Illinois.
  9. [S1219] "M. Bruce Anderson death notice," Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), 10 Mar 1921, page 15; digital image, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1985) (http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=363437942&sid=41&Fmt=1&clientId=57820&RQT=309&VName=HNP : accessed 23 Mar 2005).
  10. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2978, sheet 7A, household 167, John Anderson, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  11. [S519] State of California, California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--.), John Corbin Anderson entry, 24 Mar 1988.

Judith Anderson1

b. 22 April 1935, d. 31 July 2011
FatherJohn Corbin Anderson2 b. 20 Aug 1910, d. 24 Mar 1988
Birth*Judith Anderson was born on 22 April 1935, daughter of John Corbin Anderson, at Illinois.1,3,4 
(Child) CensusUS1940Judith Anderson (age 5) is listed as a daughter of John Anderson (age 30), residing at 5010 North Paulina Street, on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940.2 
SSN*Her Social Security Number (SSN) was 565-42-7292, issued before 1951 in California.3 
Death*Judith Carlson died on 31 July 2011 at Newport Coast, Orange County, California, at age 76.3,1 
Obituary*Her obituary was published 8 August 20111 
Obit-Text*The following is a transcription of that obituary:
Dear Friends and Family,
We are writing to let you know that our dear wife and mother, Judith A. Carlson, passed away on 7/31/2011. We hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate Judith A. Carlson's life, and all that she meant to each of us. A service will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Irvine, California, on Tuesday, August 9th at 10:00 am. Reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, we are requesting that donations be made to Judy's favorite charity in her honor: The USC Trojan Marching Band.
1 
Funeral*Her funeral was held on 9 August 2011 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Irvine, Orange County, California.1 
Burial*Judith Carlson was buried on 9 August 2011 at Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary located in Corona Del Mar, Orange County, California.1 
Last Edited1 Sep 2012

Citations

  1. [S1778] "Judith A. Carlson death notice," Dignity Memorial (online obituary), 8 Aug 2011 (http://obits.dignitymemorial.com).
  2. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2978, sheet 7A, household 167, John Anderson, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  3. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Judith Ann Carlson, SSN 565-42-7292, birth listed as 22 Apr 1935, death listed as 31 Jul 2011, issued in the State of California (Before 1951). Last residence was Newport Coast, Orange, California 92657 and last benefit was (none specified).
  4. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2978, sheet 7A, household 167, John Anderson, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. She is listed as being 5 years old in 1940 and was born in Illinois.

Johannes Messerschmitt

b. 5 August 1861, d. 16 January 1934
FatherJacob Messerschmitt1
MotherMargaretha Lanir1
Birth*Johannes Messerschmitt was born on 5 August 1861, son of Jacob Messerschmitt and Margaretha Lanir, at Neustadt an der Haardt, Bayern, Germany.2,3,4,5 
BaptismJohannes was baptized on 6 August 1861 at Vereinigte Protestantisch-Evangelisch-Christliche Kirche der Pfalz in Winzengen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bayern, Germany .2 
Birth-AltHe has also been reported to have been born on 14 October 1862 at Neustadt, Bayern, Germany.6,1 
Marriage*He married Wilhelmine Kaub, daughter of Georg Kaub, on 14 July 1885 at Winzengen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.7 
Immigration*Johannes and Wilhelmine Kaub immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, on 12 July 1904 aboard the S. S. Zeeland, having departed from Antwerp on 2 Jul 1904. his final destination is listed as Chicago, Illinois. Their children, Eugen, Ludwig, Jacob Otto, Louise B., Emma E. and Lena W., were also listed on the passenger list. He is listed as being 43 years old and isable to read and write. His nationality is German. He has never been in the United States before. He is joining his father-in-law, Georg Kaub, a gardener, in Chicago (or Highland Park), Illinois.6,4,5,8 
City Directory*Johannes was listed in the Chicago city directories:
     Year     Entry
     1907     Messerschmidt John tailor 3449 Cottage Grove av9
     1909     Messerschmitt John tailor 3205 Prairie av10
     1910     Messerschmitt John tailor 3361 Cottage Grove11
     1911     Messerschmitt John tailor 3361 Cottage Grove av12
     1912     Messerschmitt John tailor 3361 Cottage Grove av13
     1917     Messerschmitt John tailor 3361 Cottage Grove av14
     1923     Messerschmitt Jno tailor 3361 Cot Gr av15. 
CensusUS1910*John Messerschmitt (age 48) is listed as the head of a family residing at 3205 Prarrie Avenue on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr 1910. Minnie Messerschmitt (age 49), Eugene Messerschmitt (age 23), Ludwig Messerschmitt (age 21), Otto J. Messerschmitt (age 18), Louise Messerschmitt (age 15), Emma Messerschmitt (age 14) and Lena Messerschmitt (age 13) are listed as members of the household. He owns his own home (mortgaged). His occupation is listed as tailor. His naturalization papers have been submitted.16 
ResidenceHe resided at 3361 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 2 July 1913. 
(Informant) DeathJohannes Messerschmitt, listed as John Messerschmitt, provided the information for Louise B. Messerschmidt's death certificate when Louise died on 2 July 1913.17,18
CensusUS1920*John Messerschmit (age 58) is listed as the head of a family residing at 3341 Cottage Grove Avenue on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. Minnie Messerschmit (age 58) are listed as members of the household. He owns his own home (mortgaged). His occupation is listed as owner of a tailor shop. His naturalization papers have been submitted.19
OccupationJohannes's occupation was a tailor.3 
ImmigrationJohannes and Wilhelmine Kaub immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, on 16 December 1924 aboard the S. S. Albert Balling, having departed from Hamburg on 6 Dec 1924. his final destination is listed as Chicago, Illinois. He is listed as being 63 years old and is able to read and write. His nationality is German. His last permanent residence was Chicago, Illinois. He has been in the United States from 1904 to 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. He is joining his son, Ludwig Messerschmidt, 5004 Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. He does not intend to return to Germany. He intends to become a citizen of the United States. He is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, fair complexion, blond hair and brown eyes.3 
OccupationJohannes's occupation was a tailor.4 
ResidenceHe resided at 5004 North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 12 January 1925.4 
Declaration of Inten*Johannes declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States on 12 January 1925 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Initially an alien resident filed a declaration of intention, also commonly known as "first papers" with an authorized court. They had to indicate their intention to become a citizen of the United States and renounce all allegiance to any foreign state, and to renounce any foreign title or order of nobility. At least two years after making the declaration (after 1906, no more than seven years later), an alien who had been a resident of the United States for at least five years could petition the court for admission to citizenship.20
Physical Description*He was Physical Description on 12 January 1925 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Complexion: Fair
Height: 5 feet, 2 inches
Weight: 138 pounds
Color of hair: brown
Color of eyes: brown
Other visible distinctive marks: none.4 
Petition for Natural*Johannes filed his petition for naturalization to become a citizen of the United States on 14 March 1928 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Witnesses to the petition were Benjamin F. Ingraham, a clerk residing at 3829 Pine Grove Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and George Kaub, a butcher residing at 4342 Drake Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.21
OccupationJohannes's occupation was a tailor.22 
ResidenceHe resided at 1035 Grace Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 14 March 1928.22 
Naturalization*He was naturalized on 27 June 1928 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Upon consideration of the petition of John Messerschmitt, and affidavits in support thereof, and further testimony taken in open Court, it is ordered that the said petitioner, who has taken the oath required by law, be, and hereby is, admitted to become a citizen of the United States of America, this 27 day of June, A. D. 1928.
Certificate of Naturalization, No. 2825510, issued on June 27, 1928.23 
Oath of Allegiance*He signed an oath of allegiance on 27 June 1928 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.24 
OccupationJohannes's occupation was a tailor. He worked 50 years as a tailor, retiring in 1928.1 
Intestate*Johannes Messerschmitt died intestate; [Archives Staff, Letter from the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County to James McCarthy, 15 Dec 2003.]
A search of our indices revealed no record for the probate/will for John Messerschmitt in the year 1934. 
Residence*He resided at 3546 Montrose Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 16 January 1934.1 
Death*Johannes Messerschmitt died on 16 January 1934 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 72. Johannes's cause of death was chronic myocarditis.1
Burial* and he was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois,25,1
Tombstone-Img*CLICK ON THE CAMERA TO VIEW THE IMAGE.26
Tombstone-Text*His tombstone is inscribed with:
Father / John Messerschmitt / 1861 - 1934
26 

Family

Wilhelmine Kaub b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 8 Jul 1941
Marriage*He married Wilhelmine Kaub, daughter of Georg Kaub, on 14 July 1885 at Winzengen, Rheinland-Pfalz.7 
Children
Last Edited20 Dec 2016

Citations

  1. [S920] John Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 1492 (1934), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (photocopy provided by the Illinois State Archives, Springfield, Illinois).
  2. [S1434] Taufregister (birth register), 1839 - 1869, Vereinigte Protestantisch-Evangelisch-Christliche Kirche der Pfalz, Winzingen, Kingdom of Bayern: Johannes Messerschmidt entry, 6 Aug 1861, microfilm no. 197858, item 5, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  3. [S1020] U. S. Department of Labor, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Albert Balling (n.pub.), John Messerschmidt entry; SS Albert Balling Passenger Manifest, 16 Dec 1924, page 36, line 17.
  4. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)).
  5. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)).
  6. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Jean Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 9.
  7. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, they have been married for 24 years.
  8. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, he immigrated in 1904.
  9. [S1454] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1907 (Chicago, IL: The Chicago Directory Company, 1907), page 1616.
  10. [S1011] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1909 (141 to 150 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago Directory Company, 1909), page 1672.
  11. [S921] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1910 (149 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1910), page 904.
  12. [S947] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1911 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1911), page 936.
  13. [S969] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1912 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1912), page 959.
  14. [S1291] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1917 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1917), page 1219.
  15. :3;page 2112
  16. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242.
  17. [S1682] Illinois, Cook County, death certificate, Louise B. Messerschmitt certificate no. 19072, 02 Jul 1913; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Death Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 2 May 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1287706, image no. 520. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  18. [S932] Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery Records for Messerschmitt, John (n.pub.), Louise B. Messerschmitt.
  19. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 92, sheet 5B, dwelling 63, family 113, John Messerschmit, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 307.
  20. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)), Declaration No. 162872.
  21. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)), Petition No. 53533.
  22. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)), Recorded 26 Oct 2003.
  23. [S991] Unknown author, Order of Court Admitting Petitioner for John Messerschmitt, 27 Jun 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)), Recorded 26 Oct 2003.
  24. [S992] Unknown author, Oath of Allegiance for John Messerschmitt, 27 Jun 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)), Recorded 26 Oct 2003.
  25. [S932] Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery Records for Messerschmitt, John (n.pub.), John Messerschmitt.
  26. [S1555] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, John Messerchmitt entry, added 17 Feb 2013 by Greg Kimberley, Find A Grave memorial # 99227927.
  27. [S1907] Eugene Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 0190-018912 (1982), California Office of Vital Records, M.S. 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacremento, California.
  28. [S1468] Jensch-Friedlander marriage license no. 6679, 23 Feb 1961, issued in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Marriage Records, PO Box 53120, Los Angeles, California.
  29. [S1477] Elsie Jensch, death certificate no. 74-073877 (1974), California Office of Vital Records, M.S. 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacremento, California.

Susannah Taylor1

b. 14 February 1762, d. 22 November 1841
FatherJohn Taylor Jr. b. 16 Jul 1720, d. 24 Sep 1805
MotherElizabeth Thatcher b. Oct 1725, d. 1 Mar 1789
Birth*Susannah Taylor was born on 14 February 1762, daughter of John Taylor Jr. and Elizabeth Thatcher.1 
Marriage*Susannah Taylor married Tunis Eick, son of Tunis Eick and Katherine [--?--], in 1781.1 
BurialSusannah Taylor was buried after 22 November 1841 at Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. her tombstone is inscribed
     Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church.1
 
Death*Susannah Taylor died on 22 November 1841 at age 79.1 
Burial*Susannah Taylor was buried after 22 November 1841 at Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S408] Pam < Bush and e-mail address>, Email from Pam Bush to Hunterdon County List Server, 20 Jul 2001 (n.pub.), Recorded 03 Sep 2001.

Tunis Eick1

b. 14 December 1755, d. 28 May 1830
FatherTunis Eick d. 1791
MotherKatherine [--?--] b. 1724, d. 16 Jun 1811
Birth*Tunis Eick was born on 14 December 1755, son of Tunis Eick and Katherine [--?--].1 
Marriage*Tunis Eick married Susannah Taylor, daughter of John Taylor Jr. and Elizabeth Thatcher, in 1781.1 
(Heir) WillIn Tunis Eick's will dated 22 November 1788 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Tunis Eick was named as an heir; Eick, Tunis, Sr., of Kingwood Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Katherine, use of whole of estate as long as she remains my widow. Son, John, £10. After wife's decease estate to be sold, and divided into equal shares between my 2 sons, John and Tunis, and my 4 daughters, Margaret, Soviah, Lenah and Katharine. (Children not of age.) Sons, John and Tunis, my wearing apparel. Should wife remarry estate to be sold; wife 1/3, and the children the other 2/3 between them. Executors—son-in-law, Hezekiah Waterhouse and my friend, Samuel Clayton; both of Kingwood Twsp. Witnesses—Gabriel Hoff, William Lair, David Everitt. Proved Nov. 4, 1791.
Lib. 32, p. 332.2 
Death*Tunis Eick died on 28 May 1830 at age 74.1 
Burial*Tunis Eick was buried after 28 May 1830 at Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3 
Last Edited22 Jun 2009

Citations

  1. [S408] Pam < Bush and e-mail address>, Email from Pam Bush to Hunterdon County List Server, 20 Jul 2001 (n.pub.), Recorded 03 Sep 2001.
  2. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 121.
  3. [S408] Pam < Bush and e-mail address>, Email from Pam Bush to Hunterdon County List Server, 20 Jul 2001 (n.pub.).

Tunis Eick1,2

d. 1791
Marriage*Tunis Eick married Katherine [--?--].3 
Will*Tunis left a will dated 22 November 1788 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey:
     Eick, Tunis, Sr., of Kingwood Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Katherine, use of whole of estate as long as she remains my widow. Son, John, £10. After wife's decease estate to be sold, and divided into equal shares between my 2 sons, John and Tunis, and my 4 daughters, Margaret, Soviah, Lenah and Katharine. (Children not of age.) Sons, John and Tunis, my wearing apparel. Should wife remarry estate to be sold; wife 1/3, and the children the other 2/3 between them. Executors—son-in-law, Hezekiah Waterhouse and my friend, Samuel Clayton; both of Kingwood Twsp. Witnesses—Gabriel Hoff, William Lair, David Everitt. Proved Nov. 4, 1791.
Lib. 32, p. 332.2 
Will-Abstract*His will is abstracted as follows:
Eick, Tunis, Sr., of Kingwood Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Katherine, use of whole of estate as long as she remains my widow. Son, John, £10. After wife's decease estate to be sold, and divided into equal shares between my 2 sons, John and Tunis, and my 4 daughters, Margaret, Soviah, Lenah and Katharine. (Children not of age.) Sons, John and Tunis, my wearing apparel. Should wife remarry estate to be sold; wife 1/3, and the children the other 2/3 between them. Executors—son-in-law, Hezekiah Waterhouse and my friend, Samuel Clayton; both of Kingwood Twsp. Witnesses—Gabriel Hoff, William Lair, David Everitt. Proved Nov. 4, 1791.
Lib. 32, p. 332.
2 
Inventory*The inventory of his estate was taken on 1 November 1790 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey, by 1791, Nov. 1. Inventory, £180.12.11, made by Isaac Gray and David Everitt.
File 1557J.2 
Death*Tunis Eick died in 1791.1 
Burial*Tunis Eick was buried in 1791 at Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.4 

Family

Katherine [--?--] b. 1724, d. 16 Jun 1811
Child
Last Edited22 Jun 2009

Citations

  1. [S408] Pam < Bush and e-mail address>, Email from Pam Bush to Hunterdon County List Server, 20 Jul 2001 (n.pub.), Recorded 03 Sep 2001.
  2. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 121.
  3. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), page 121.
  4. [S408] Pam < Bush and e-mail address>, Email from Pam Bush to Hunterdon County List Server, 20 Jul 2001 (n.pub.).

Katherine [--?--]1,2

b. 1724, d. 16 June 1811
Marriage*Katherine [--?--] married Tunis Eick.1 
Birth*Katherine [--?--] was born in 1724.2 
(Heir) WillIn Tunis Eick's will dated 22 November 1788 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Katherine Eick was named as an heir; Eick, Tunis, Sr., of Kingwood Twsp., Hunterdon Co; will of. Wife, Katherine, use of whole of estate as long as she remains my widow. Son, John, £10. After wife's decease estate to be sold, and divided into equal shares between my 2 sons, John and Tunis, and my 4 daughters, Margaret, Soviah, Lenah and Katharine. (Children not of age.) Sons, John and Tunis, my wearing apparel. Should wife remarry estate to be sold; wife 1/3, and the children the other 2/3 between them. Executors—son-in-law, Hezekiah Waterhouse and my friend, Samuel Clayton; both of Kingwood Twsp. Witnesses—Gabriel Hoff, William Lair, David Everitt. Proved Nov. 4, 1791.
Lib. 32, p. 332.3 
Burial*Katherine [--?--] was buried after 16 June 1811 at St. Thomas' Episcopal Churchyard located in Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
Death*Katherine [--?--] died on 16 June 1811.2 

Family

Tunis Eick d. 1791
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), page 121.
  2. [S408] Pam < Bush and e-mail address>, Email from Pam Bush to Hunterdon County List Server, 20 Jul 2001 (n.pub.).
  3. [S106] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey; First Series, Volume XXXVII, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administration, Etc., Vol. VIII, 1791 - 1795 (Jersey City, New Jersey: Scott Printing Co. Printers, 1942), 121.

Wilhelmine Kaub

b. 10 July 1860, d. 8 July 1941
FatherGeorg Kaub1 b. 1836
Birth-AltWilhelmine Kaub has also been reported to have been born circa 1860 at Neustadt an der Haardt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.2 
Birth*She was born on 10 July 1860, daughter of Georg Kaub, at Neustadt, Germany.1,3,4 
Birth-AltWilhelmine Kaub has also been reported to have been born on 13 July 1860 at Germany.5,6 
Marriage*She married Johannes Messerschmitt, son of Jacob Messerschmitt and Margaretha Lanir, on 14 July 1885 at Winzengen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.7 
(Spouse) ImmigrationWilhelmine Kaub immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, 12 July 1904, along with her husband, Johannes Messerschmitt, aboard the S. S. Zeeland having departed from Antwerp on 2 Jul 1904. She is listed as being 44 years old and is able to read and write. Her nationality is German. Se has never been in the United States before. She is joining her father, Georg Kaub, a gardener, in Chicago (or Highland Park), Illinois.8,9,3,10 
(Spouse) CensusUS1910Minnie Messerschmitt (age 49) is listed as the wife of John Messerschmitt (age 48), residing at 3205 Prarrie Avenue, on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr 1910. She had 7 children and 7 are still living.11 
(Spouse) CensusUS1920Minnie Messerschmit (age 58) is listed as the wife of John Messerschmit (age 58), residing at 3341 Cottage Grove Avenue, on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. Her occupation is listed as house keeper at home.12
(Spouse) ImmigrationWilhelmine Kaub immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, 16 December 1924, along with her husband, Johannes Messerschmitt, aboard the S. S. Albert Balling having departed from Hamburg on 6 Dec 1924. She is listed as being 64 years old and is able to read and write. Her nationality is German. Her last permanent residence was Chicago, Illinois. She has been in the United States from 1904 to 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. She is joining her son, Ludwig Messerschmidt, 5004 Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. She does not intend to return to Germany. She intends to become a citizen of the United States. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, fair complexion, blond hair and brown eyes.13 
Physical Description*Wilhelmine Messerschmitt was Physical Description on 16 December 1924 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Height: 5 feet, 4 inches
Complexion: fair
Color of hair: blond
Color of eyes: brown
Marks of identification: none.2 
ResidenceShe resided at 3546 Montrose Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 16 January 1934.14 
(ParentInLaw) CensusUS1940Mina Messerschmitt (age 79) is listed as the mother-in-law of Kurt Wild (age 38), residing at 4210 North Francisco Avenue, on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Her highest level of school completed was 8 years of elementary school. She is listed as being a widow. She is a still an alien citizen.15
Death*Wilhelmine Messerschmitt died on 8 July 1941 at 4210 North Francisco Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 80. Wilhelmine's cause of death was sclerosis of the coronary artery of the heart due to general aterio sclerosis.1
FuneralHome*The wake for Wilhelmine was held 10 July 1941 in the Otto Alt and Son in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1 
Burial*Wilhelmine Messerschmitt was buried on 10 July 1941 at Mount Hope Cemetery located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois,16,1
Tombstone-Img*CLICK ON THE CAMERA TO VIEW THE IMAGE.17
Tombstone-Text*Her tombstone is inscribed with:
Mother / Mina Messerschmitt / 1869 - 1941
17 

Family

Johannes Messerschmitt b. 5 Aug 1861, d. 16 Jan 1934
Marriage*She married Johannes Messerschmitt, son of Jacob Messerschmitt and Margaretha Lanir, on 14 July 1885 at Winzengen, Rheinland-Pfalz.7 
Children
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Citations

  1. [S1151] Mina Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 19053 (1941), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (photocopy provided by Cynthia Richards [http://ChicagoGenealogy.com] from the Family History Library microfilm no. [not provided], Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah).
  2. [S1020] U. S. Department of Labor, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Albert Balling (n.pub.), Mina Messerschmidt entry; SS Albert Balling Passenger Manifest, 16 Dec 1924, page 36, line 18.
  3. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)).
  4. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2528, sheet 18B, household 427, Kurt Wild, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. She is listed as being 79 years old in 1940 and was born in Germany.
  5. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Withalimine Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 10.
  6. [S932] Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery Records for Messerschmitt, John (n.pub.).
  7. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, they have been married for 24 years.
  8. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Jean Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 9.
  9. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)).
  10. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, he immigrated in 1904.
  11. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242.
  12. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 92, sheet 5B, dwelling 63, family 113, John Messerschmit, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 307.
  13. [S1020] U. S. Department of Labor, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Albert Balling (n.pub.), John Messerschmidt entry; SS Albert Balling Passenger Manifest, 16 Dec 1924, page 36, line 17.
  14. [S920] John Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 1492 (1934), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (photocopy provided by the Illinois State Archives, Springfield, Illinois), Recorded 27 May 2003.
  15. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2528, sheet 18B, household 427, Kurt Wild, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  16. [S932] Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery Records for Messerschmitt, John (n.pub.), Mina Messerschmitt.
  17. [S1555] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Mina Messerchmitt entry, added 17 Feb 2013 by Greg Kimberley, Find A Grave memorial # 99228758.
  18. [S1907] Eugene Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 0190-018912 (1982), California Office of Vital Records, M.S. 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacremento, California.
  19. [S1468] Jensch-Friedlander marriage license no. 6679, 23 Feb 1961, issued in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Marriage Records, PO Box 53120, Los Angeles, California.
  20. [S1477] Elsie Jensch, death certificate no. 74-073877 (1974), California Office of Vital Records, M.S. 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacremento, California.
  21. [S1682] Illinois, Cook County, death certificate, Louise B. Messerschmitt certificate no. 19072, 02 Jul 1913; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Death Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 2 May 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1287706, image no. 520. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Eugen Messerschmidt1

b. 6 October 1886, d. 24 April 1982
FatherJohannes Messerschmitt2,3 b. 5 Aug 1861, d. 16 Jan 1934
MotherWilhelmine Kaub3 b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 8 Jul 1941
Birth*Eugen Messerschmidt was born on 6 October 1886, son of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, at Neustadt, Bayern, Germany.4,1,5,6,3,7,8 
OccupationEugen's occupation was a clerk.1 
(Children) ImmigrationEugen, Ludwig, Jacob Otto, Louise B., Emma E. and Lena W. immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, 12 July 1904, along with their parents, Johannes and Wilhelmine Kaub, aboard the S. S. Zeeland, having departed from Antwerp on 2 Jul 1904. He is listed as being 17 years old and is able to read and write. His nationality is German. He has never been in the United States before. He is joining his grandfather, Georg Kaub, a gardener, in Chicago (or Highland Park), Illinois.9,10,6,11 
(Child) CensusUS1910Eugene Messerschmitt (age 23) is listed as a son of John Messerschmitt (age 48), residing at 3205 Prarrie Avenue, on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr1910. His occupation is listed as waiter in a hotel. His naturalization papers have been submitted.2 
Marriage License*Eugene Messerschmitt (age 29) and Hilda Seifert (age [illegible]) obtained a marriage license on 14 December 1915 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.12
Marriage*Eugen Messerschmidt married Hilda S. Seifert, daughter of [--?--] Selfert and [--?--] Sternkoff, on 21 December 1915 at St. Nicolai Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.12 
City Directory*Eugen was listed in the Chicago city directories:
     Year     Entry
     1917     Messerschmitt Eugene h 2920 N Clark13. 
(Parent-Occupation) BirthHis occupation was reported as saloonkeeper when Herman Eugene Bruno Messerschmitt was born on 4 March 1917.14,15,16,17,18
WWIDraftRegistration*Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Eugen filled out a draft card on 5 June 1917, while living at 2920 North Clark, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, reporting he was employed as a bartender for Mrs. Elsie Koryin in a saloon on the corner of Wisconsin and Clark. He was of medium height and stout build with light brown eyes and dark brown hair.4
CensusUS1920*Eugene Messerschmitt (age 33) is listed as the head of a family residing at 3042 Sheffield Avenue on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. Hilda Messerschmitt (age 26) and Herman Messerschmitt (age 2 years and 11 months) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house. His occupation is listed as waiter in a hotel. His naturalization papers have been submitted.19 
Residence*He resided at 1261 Mullen Avenue, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, on 1 April 1935.20 
CensusUS1940*Eugene Messerschmidtt (age 53) is listed as the head of a family residing at 1261 Mullen Avenue on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Hilda Messerschmidtt (age 47) is listed as a member of the household. He owns his own home (value of home is $2500). His highest level of school completed was 8 years of grammer school. His occupation is listed as waiter for a motion picture commissary (wage or salary worker in private work). He worked 52 weeks in 1939 and his income was $1210 for the year. He was at work during the week of March 24-30 and worked 40 hours during the week. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.20 
SSN*His Social Security Number (SSN) was 561-14-1169, issued before 1951 in California.5,3,7 
(Sibling1) Obituary On 29 June 1965 Eugen, listed as Eugene Messerschmitt, was identified as the brother of Ludwig Messerschmidt in his obituary printed in the "Los Angeles Times" (Los Angeles, California).21 
ResidenceHe resided at 1065 West Lomita Boulevard, Sp 64, Harbor City, Los Angeles County, California, in 1982.3 
Occupation*Eugen's occupation was a matre de for the Columbia Studios (a cinema industry.)3 
Name Variation As of 24 April 1982, Eugen Messerschmidt was also known as Eugene Messerschmitt.3 
Death*Eugene Messerschmitt died on 24 April 1982 at Harbor U.C.L.A. Medical Center, 1000 West Carson Street, Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, at age 95. Eugene's cause of death was cario-pulmonary arrest due to sepsis and due to pneumonia. Other contributing condition was sick sinus syndrome.3,7,5 
Burial*Eugene Messerschmitt was buried on 28 April 1982 at Inglewood Park Cemetery located in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.3 

Family

Hilda S. Seifert b. 2 Feb 1893, d. 21 Sep 1980
Marriage License*Eugene Messerschmitt (age 29) and Hilda Seifert (age [illegible]) obtained a marriage license on 14 December 1915 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.12
Marriage*Eugen Messerschmidt married Hilda S. Seifert, daughter of [--?--] Selfert and [--?--] Sternkoff, on 21 December 1915 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.12 
Child
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Citations

  1. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Engen Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 11.
  2. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242.
  3. [S1907] Eugene Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 0190-018912 (1982), California Office of Vital Records, M.S. 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacremento, California.
  4. [S1281] "World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 Nov 2005), card for Eugene Messerschmitt, no. 159, Chicago Draft Board 50; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, National Archives microfilm publication M1509, imaged from Family History Library film roll 1613570.
  5. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Eugene Messerschmit, SSN 561-14-1169, birth listed as 6 Oct 1886, death listed as Apr 1982, issued in the State of California (before 1951). Last residence was Torrance, Los Angeles, California 90502 and last benefit was (none specified).
  6. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)).
  7. [S519] State of California, California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--.), Eugene Messerchmitt entry, 24 Apr 1982.
  8. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District (ED) 60-321, sheet 12A, household 377, Eugene Messerschmidtt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 53 years old in 1940 and was born in Germany.
  9. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Jean Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 9.
  10. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)).
  11. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, he immigrated in 1904.
  12. [S1633] Illinois, Cook County, marriage license, Eugene Messerschmitt-Hilda Seifert certificate no. 715516, 21 Dec 1915; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Marriage Licenses, 1871-1920, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Dec 2008). FHL microfilm no. 1030611, image no. 693. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  13. [S1291] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1917 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1917), page 1219.
  14. [S1126] Illinois, Cook County, birth certificate, Hermann Eugene Bruno Messerschmitt certificate no. 9191, 4 Mar 1917; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Mar 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1276280, image no. 956. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  15. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Herman E. Messerschmit, SSN 551-01-5983, birth listed as 4 Mar 1917, death listed as 9 Aug 1993, issued in the State of California (before 1951). Last residence was Dallas, Polk, Oregon 97338 and last benefit was (none specified).
  16. [S1012] Ancestry.com, Oregon Death Index, 1903-98 ([database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original data: State of Oregon. Oregon Death Index, 1903-98. Salem, Oregon: Filmed by the Oregon State Archives and Records Center, [1998-].), Herman Eugene Messerschmitt entry, certificate number 93-15849.
  17. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1291, sheet 3A, dwelling 27, family 54, Eugene Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 334. He is listed as being 2 years and 11 months old in 1920.
  18. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District (ED) 60-321, sheet 12A, household 376, Herman Messerschmidtt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 23 years old in 1940 and was born in Illinois.
  19. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1291, sheet 3A, dwelling 27, family 54, Eugene Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 334.
  20. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District (ED) 60-321, sheet 12A, household 377, Eugene Messerschmidtt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  21. [S1386] "Ludwig Messerschmidt death notice," Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), 29 Jun 1965; digital image, Ancestry.com Inc. (Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA, USA: The Los Angeles Times, 1881-1894 : accessed 22 Oct 2006).

Ludwig Messerschmidt1,2,3,4,5

b. 25 March 1889, d. 28 June 1965
FatherJohannes Messerschmitt6 b. 5 Aug 1861, d. 16 Jan 1934
MotherWilhelmine Kaub b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 8 Jul 1941
Birth-AltLudwig Messerschmidt has also been reported to have been born on 25 March 1889 at Neustadt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.7,8,9 
Birth*He was born on 25 March 1889, son of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, at Neustadt, Bayern, Germany.10,1,11,12,13 
Birth-AltLudwig Messerschmidt has also been reported to have been born on 13 March 1889 at Germany.3 
(Children) ImmigrationEugen, Ludwig, Jacob Otto, Louise B., Emma E. and Lena W. immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, 12 July 1904, along with their parents, Johannes and Wilhelmine Kaub, aboard the S. S. Zeeland, having departed from Antwerp on 2 Jul 1904. He is listed as being 15 years old and is able to read and write. His nationality is German. He has never been in the United States before. He is joining his grandfather, Georg Kaub, a gardener, in Chicago (or Highland Park), Illinois.14,15,11,16 
City DirectoryLudwig was listed in the Chicago city directories:
     Year     Entry
     1910     Messerschmitt Ludwig chemist h 3361 Cottage Grove av
     1911     Messerschmitt Ludwig chemist h 3361 Cottage Grove av17
     1912     Messerschmitt Ludwig chemist 35, 431 W Randolph h 3361 Cottage Grove av18
     1930     Messerschmitt Ludwig r 5004 N Hamlin Av. KEY stone-117419. 
(Child) CensusUS1910Ludwig Messerschmitt (age 21) is listed as a son of John Messerschmitt (age 48), residing at 3205 Prarrie Avenue, on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr1910. His occupation is listed as chemist. His naturalization papers have been submitted.6 
ResidenceHe resided at 3361 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 4 October 1912.20 
Declaration of Inten*Ludwig declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States on 4 October 1912 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Initially an alien resident filed a declaration of intention, also commonly known as "first papers" with an authorized court. They had to indicate their intention to become a citizen of the United States and renounce all allegiance to any foreign state, and to renounce any foreign title or order of nobility. At least two years after making the declaration (after 1906, no more than seven years later), an alien who had been a resident of the United States for at least five years could petition the court for admission to citizenship. No. 32676.20 
Physical Description*He was Physical Description on 4 October 1912 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Complexion: Fair
Height: 5 feet, 7 inches
Weight: 135 pounds
Color of hair: dark
Color of eyes: brown
Other visible distinctive marks: none.20 
OccupationLudwig's occupation was a Ink maker.20 
Marriage*He married Minnie Sophia Grieff, daughter of Friedrich Ludwig Greiff and Katherine Johannah Hertzel, on 14 April 1915.21,22,23 
(Parent-Occupation) BirthHis occupation was reported as printing ink maker when Louise Gertrude Messerschmitt was born on 14 January 1916.24,25,26,27,28,29
WWIDraftRegistration*Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Ludwig filled out a draft card on 5 June 1917, while living at 733 Mulford, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, reporting he was employed as a printing ink maker working for the Acme Printing Ink Company, 548 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was of medium height and slender build with dark brown eye and brown hair.7
(Parent-Occupation) BirthHis occupation was reported as printing inf. maker when Paul Ludwig Messerschmidt was born on 21 January 1918.30,31,32,33,34,35
OccupationLudwig's occupation was a Printing ink maker.25 
Petition for Natural*Ludwig filed his petition for naturalization to become a citizen of the United States on 4 October 1919 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Witnesses to the petition were Mrs. Julia Malings, a housewife residing at 5552 Shields Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and Mrs. Victoria McKim, a housewife residing at 5554 Shields Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.36 
ResidenceHe resided at 720 Mulford Street, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, on 4 October 1919.25 
CensusUS1920*Ludwig Messerschmitt (age 30) is listed as the head of a family residing at 720 Mulford Street on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. Minnie Messerschmitt (age 27), Louise Messerschmitt (age 3 years and 11 months) and Paul Messerschmitt (age 1 year and 11 months) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house. His occupation is listed as salesman of printing ink. His naturalization papers have been submitted.37 
Oath of Allegiance*Ludwig Messerschmidt signed an oath of allegiance on 4 March 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.38 
Naturalization*He was naturalized on 4 March 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Upon consideration of the petition of Ludwig Messerschmitt, and affidavits in support thereof, and further testimony taken in open Court, it is ordered that the said petitioner, who has taken the oath required by law, be, and hereby is, admitted to become a citizen of the United States of America, this 4 day of March, A. D. 1920.
Certificate of Naturalization, No. 1287415, issued on March 4, 1920.39 
(Parent-Occupation) BirthHis occupation was reported as office manager when Llewyelln Messerschmitt was born on 8 April 1920.40,41,42,43
CensusUS1930*Ludwig Messerschmitt (age 42) is listed as the head of a family residing at 5004 North Hamlin Avenue on the 1930 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1930. Minnie Messerschmitt (age 37), Louise Messerschmitt (age 14), Paul Messerschmitt (age 12) and Dale Messerschmitt (age 10) are listed as members of the household. He owns his own home (value of home is $11,000) and a radio set. His occupation is listed as salesman in the color industry. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.44 
(Informant) DeathLudwig Messerschmidt, listed as Ludwig Messerschmitt, provided the information for Johannes Messerschmitt's death certificate when Johannes died on 16 January 1934.45
ResidenceHe resided at 5004 North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 16 January 1934.45 
Residence*He resided at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 1 April 1935.23 
CensusUS1940*Ludwig Messerschmitt (age 51) is listed as the head of a family residing at 5004 North Hamlin Avenue on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Minnie Messerschmitt (age 47), Louise Messerschmitt (age 24), Paul Messerschmitt (age 22) and Dale Messerschmitt (age 20) are listed as members of the household. He owns his house (value of home is $8000). His highest level of school completed was 8 years of elementary school. His occupation is listed as salesman of printing ink (wage or salary worker in private work). He worked 52 weeks in 1939 and his income was $4800 for the year. He was at work during the week of March 24-30 and worked 40 hours during the week. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.23 
ResidenceHe resided at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 12 May 1940.46 
WWIIDraftRegistratio*After the United States entered World War II, a new selective service act required that all men between ages of 18 and 64 register for the draft. The fourth draft registration was held on 27 Apr 1942 and covered males born between 28 Apr 1877 and 16 Feb 1897. The local draft board of the Selective Service System conducted the registration. Ludwig filled out a draft card on 27 April 1942, while living at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, reporting he was employed by Fine Colors Company. He is 5' 6" tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.12
SSN*His Social Security Number (SSN) was 318-03-5062, issued before 1951 in Illinois.8,47 
Death*Ludwig Messerschmidt died on 28 June 1965 at Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, at age 76.47,8 
Obituary*His obituary was published 29 June 1965 in the "Los Angeles Times" (Los Angeles, California),48 
Obit-Text*The following is a transcription of that obituary:
Messerschmitt, Ludwig, beloved husband of Minnie, survived by his daughter Louise Wiese, 2 sons Paul and Dale Messerschmitt, brother of Eugene and Otto Messerschmitt, Emma Wild, Elsie Jensch and Lena Graalman, also 7 grandchildren. Services Thursday 2:30 p.m. at Memorial chapel, Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier. Rose Hills Mortuary, directing.
48 
ObituaryHis obituary was published 29 June 1965 in the "Chicago Tribune" (Chicago, Illinois),49 
Obit-TextThe following is a transcription of that obituary:
Ludwig Messerschmidt, 76, a former Chicago resident associated with several printing ink firms here, died yesterday in Whittier, Cal. He moved to Whittier in 1948. He is survived by his widow, Minie; two sons, Paul and Dale; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Weise; and several grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Thursday in Rose Hill Memorial park in Whittier.
49 
Funeral*His funeral was held on 1 July 1965 at Memorial Chapel, Rose Hill Memorial Park in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.48 
Burial*He was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park located in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, on 1 July 196548,49,50 
Tombstone-Img*CLICK ON THE CAMERA TO VIEW THE IMAGE.51
Tombstone-Text*His tombstone is inscribed with:
Ludwig Messerschmitt / Beloved Husband and Father / 1889 - 1965
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Family

Minnie Sophia Grieff b. 3 Dec 1892, d. 12 May 1984
Marriage*He married Minnie Sophia Grieff, daughter of Friedrich Ludwig Greiff and Katherine Johannah Hertzel, on 14 April 1915.21,22,23 
Children
Last Edited28 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Ludwig Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 12.
  2. [S920] John Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 1492 (1934), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (photocopy provided by the Illinois State Archives, Springfield, Illinois), Recorded 27 May 2003.
  3. [S984] Unknown author, Petitions for the U. S. District and Circuit Court of Northern Illinois and Immigration & Naturalization Services, 1840-1950 (n.pub.), Ludwig Messerschmidt entry, NARA Microfilm Number M-1285, Roll #119.
  4. [S1020] U. S. Department of Labor, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Albert Balling (n.pub.), John Messerschmidt entry; SS Albert Balling Passenger Manifest, 16 Dec 1924, page 36, line 17.
  5. [S1020] U. S. Department of Labor, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Albert Balling (n.pub.), Mina Messerschmidt entry; SS Albert Balling Passenger Manifest, 16 Dec 1924, page 36, line 18.
  6. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242.
  7. [S1281] "World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 Nov 2005), card for Ludwig Messerschmitt, no. 4, Chicago Draft Board 2; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, National Archives microfilm publication M1509, imaged from Family History Library film roll 1504102.
  8. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Ludwig Messerschmit, SSN 318-03-5062, birth listed as 25 Mar 1889, death listed as Jun 1965, issued in the State of Illinois (before 1951). Last residence was California and last benefit was (none specified).
  9. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 77, sheet 26B, dwelling 360, family 640, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 358. He is listed as being 30 years old in 1920.
  10. [S994] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for Ludwig Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1912 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Commerce and Labor, Naturalization Service, 1912)).
  11. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)).
  12. [S1630] "U. S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 May 2009), card for Ludwig Messerschmitt, no. 136, Chicago Local Board 58; citing World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Illinois , National Archives microfilm publication M2097, imaged from Family History Library film roll [unlisted].
  13. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2435, sheet 13A, household 228, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 51 years old in 1940 and was born in Germany.
  14. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Jean Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 9.
  15. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)).
  16. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, he immigrated in 1904.
  17. [S947] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1911 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1911), page 936.
  18. [S969] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1912 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1912), page 959.
  19. [S665] Chicago Telephone Directory, 1930 (212 W. Washington, Chicago, IL: Illinois Bell Telephone Company, 1930), page 924.
  20. [S994] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for Ludwig Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1912 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Commerce and Labor, Naturalization Service, 1912)), Recorded 01 Nov 2003.
  21. [S1362] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com/trees/, conact unknown (OneWorldTree), downloaded 22 Jan 2006, Ludwig Messerschmitt entry.
  22. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1417, sheet 16A, dwelling 97, family 245, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477. According to the census, he was first married at age 36 and she was first married at age 22.
  23. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2435, sheet 13A, household 228, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  24. [S1126] Illinois, Cook County, birth certificate, Louise Gertrude Messerschmitt certificate no. 49082, 14 Jan 1916; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Mar 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1276264, image no. 1062. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  25. [S997] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for Ludwig Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1919 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1919)), Recorded 01 Nov 2003.
  26. [S1538] "Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed unknown cd4), entry for Louise Messerschmitt entry, 29 Jun 1925, record no. 6027475, certificate no. Unknown cd2, unknown cd3; citing Cook County Clerk, Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records, Cook County Clerk’s Office, Chicago, Illinois.
  27. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Louise Wiese, SSN 319-05-9693, birth listed as 14 Jan 1916, death listed as Aug 1987, issued in the State of Illinois (before 1951). Last residence was Whittier, Los Angeles, California 90602 and last benefit was (none specified).
  28. [S519] State of California, California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--.), Louise Gertrude Wiese entry, 21 Aug 1987.
  29. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2435, sheet 13A, household 228, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. She is listed as being 24 years old in 1940 and was born in Illinois.
  30. [S1126] Illinois, Cook County, birth certificate, Paul Ludwig Messerschmidt certificate no. 1658, 21 Jan 1918; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Mar 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1308564, image no. 535. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  31. [S997] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for Ludwig Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1919 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1919)).
  32. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Paul L. Messerschmit, SSN 338-07-4689, birth listed as 21 Jan 1918, death listed as 25 Mar 1996, issued in the State of Illinois (before 1951). Last residence was Glenview, Cook, Illinois and last benefit was (none specified).
  33. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 77, sheet 26B, dwelling 360, family 640, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 358. He is listed as being 1 year and 11 months old in 1920.
  34. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1417, sheet 16A, dwelling 97, family 245, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477. He is listed as being 12 years old in 1930.
  35. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2435, sheet 13A, household 228, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 22 years old in 1940 and was born in Illinois.
  36. [S997] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for Ludwig Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1919 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1919)), Petition No. 30879.
  37. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 77, sheet 26B, dwelling 360, family 640, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 358.
  38. [S995] Unknown author, Oath of Allegiance for Ludwig Messerschmitt, 4 Mar 1920 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1920)), Recorded 01 Nov 2003.
  39. [S996] Unknown author, Order of Court Admitting Petitioner for Ludwig Messerschmitt, 4 Mar 1920 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1920)).
  40. [S1126] Illinois, Cook County, birth certificate, Llewyelln Messerschmidt certificate no. 213, 8 Apr 1920; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Mar 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1308628, image no. 1097. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  41. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Dale J. Messerschmit, SSN 322-18-0065, birth listed as 8 Apr 1920, death listed as 5 Sep 2001, issued in the State of Illinois (before 1951). Last residence was San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California and last benefit was (none specified).
  42. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1417, sheet 16A, dwelling 97, family 245, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477. He is listed as being 10 years old in 1930.
  43. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2435, sheet 13A, household 228, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 20 years old in 1940 and was born in Illinois.
  44. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1417, sheet 16A, dwelling 97, family 245, Ludwig Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477.
  45. [S920] John Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 1492 (1934), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (photocopy provided by the Illinois State Archives, Springfield, Illinois).
  46. [S1110] "Obituaries and Death Notices," Chicago Tribune (http://www.proquest.com); digital image, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1985), Messerschmitt-Masters marriage entry 12 May 1940, page D5.
  47. [S519] State of California, California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--.), Ludwig Messerschmi entry, 28 Jun 1965.
  48. [S1386] "Ludwig Messerschmidt death notice," Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), 29 Jun 1965; digital image, Ancestry.com Inc. (Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA, USA: The Los Angeles Times, 1881-1894 : accessed 22 Oct 2006).
  49. [S1325] "Ludwig Messerschmidt death notice," Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), 29 Jun 1965; digital image, Chicago Tribune Historical Archive (online database [http://infoweb.newsbank.com], record number 19650629C016190001900022).
  50. [S1555] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Ludwig Messerchmitt entry, added 20 Oct 2012 by Barbara Samans, Find A Grave memorial # 99236858. Garden of Benediction sec 16, lot 1280 grave niche entrance gate 1.
  51. [S1555] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Ludwig Messerchmitt entry, added 20 Oct 2012 by Barbara Samans, Find A Grave memorial # 99236858.

Jacob Otto Messerschmitt1,2

b. 26 September 1891, d. August 1970
FatherJohannes Messerschmitt3 b. 5 Aug 1861, d. 16 Jan 1934
MotherWilhelmine Kaub b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 8 Jul 1941
Birth*Jacob Otto Messerschmitt was born on 26 September 1891, son of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, at Neustadt, Bayern, Germany.4,5,6,1,7,8,9 
(Children) ImmigrationEugen, Ludwig, Jacob Otto, Louise B., Emma E. and Lena W. immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, 12 July 1904, along with their parents, Johannes and Wilhelmine Kaub, aboard the S. S. Zeeland, having departed from Antwerp on 2 Jul 1904. He is listed as being 11 years and 6 months old and is able to read and write. His nationality is German. He has never been in the United States before. He is joining his grandfather, Georg Kaub, a gardener, in Chicago (or Highland Park), Illinois.10,11,6,12 
City DirectoryJacob was listed in the between 1909 and 1912 Chicago city directory as "     1909     Messerschmitt J Otto clk 1127, 164 Dearborn h 3205 Prairie av13
     1910     Messerschmitt J Otto clk 1127, 164 Dearborn h 3361 Cottage Grove av
     1911     Messerschmitt J Otto clk 1127, 38 S Dearborn h 3361 Cottage Grove av14
     1912     Messerschmitt J Otto clk 1127, 38 S Dearborn h 3361 Cottage Grove av15". 
(Child) CensusUS1910Otto J. Messerschmitt (age 18) is listed as a son of John Messerschmitt (age 48), residing at 3205 Prarrie Avenue, on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr1910. His occupation is listed as bookkeeper.3 
Physical Description*Jacob Otto Messerschmitt was Physical Description on 4 October 1912 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Complexion: Fair
Height: 5 feet, 6 inches
Weight: 138 pounds
Color of hair: brown
Color of eyes: lt. brown
Other visible distinctive marks: none.16 
Declaration of Inten*Jacob Otto declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States on 4 October 1912 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Initially an alien resident filed a declaration of intention, also commonly known as "first papers" with an authorized court. They had to indicate their intention to become a citizen of the United States and renounce all allegiance to any foreign state, and to renounce any foreign title or order of nobility. At least two years after making the declaration (after 1906, no more than seven years later), an alien who had been a resident of the United States for at least five years could petition the court for admission to citizenship.17 
ResidenceHe resided at 3361 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 4 October 1912.16 
OccupationJacob's occupation was a clerk.16 
WWIDraftRegistration*Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Jacob filled out a draft card on 5 June 1917, while living at 1862 North Clark Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, reporting he was employed as a sales manager for Mrs. Elsie Korvin, 1862 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois. He was of medium height and stout build with brown eyes and brown hair.5
Marriage LicenseJacob O. Messerschmitt (age 26) and Grace M. Malings (age 22) obtained a marriage license on 25 September 1917 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.18
Marriage*Jacob Otto Messerschmitt married Grace M. Mahlings on 26 September 1917 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.18,19,20 
OccupationJacob's occupation was a manager of a saloon.21 
ResidenceHe resided at 727 Barry Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 4 October 1919.21 
Petition for Natural*Jacob Otto filed his petition for naturalization to become a citizen of the United States on 4 October 1919 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Witnesses to the petition were Julia Malings, a housewife residing at 5552 Shields Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and Frances McKim, a housewife residing at 5544 Shields Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.22 
CensusUS1920*Jacob Otto Messerschmitt (age 28) is listed as the head of a family residing at 727 Barry Avenue on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. Grace M. Messerschmitt (age 24) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house. His occupation is listed as manager of a cafe. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.2 
Oath of Allegiance*Jacob Otto Messerschmitt signed an oath of allegiance on 4 March 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.23 
Naturalization*He was naturalized on 4 March 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Upon consideration of the petition of Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, and affidavits in support thereof, and further testimony taken in open Court, it is ordered that the said petitioner, who has taken the oath required by law, be, and hereby is, admitted to become a citizen of the United States of America, this 4 day of March, A. D. 1920.
Certificate of Naturalization, No. 1287389, issued on March 4, 1920.24 
CensusUS1930*Jacob O. Messerschmitt (age 39) is listed as the head of a family residing at 110 Durand Place on the 1930 U. S. Federal Population Census of Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1930. Grace Messerschmitt (age 34) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house (monthly rent is $63) and owns a radio set. His occupation is listed as salesman for a elect. [sic] manufacturer. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.25 
CensusUS1940*Jacob Messerschmeitt (age 48) is listed as the head of a family residing at 34 Allen Street on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Grace Messerschmeitt (age 44) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house (monthly rent is $40). His highest level of school completed was 1 year of high school. His occupation is listed as salesman of washing machines (wage or salary worker in private work). He worked 52 weeks in 1939 and his income was $2600 for the year. He was at work during the week of March 24-30 and worked 48 hours during the week. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.20 
WWIIDraftRegistratio*After the United States entered World War II, a new selective service act required that all men between ages of 18 and 64 register for the draft. The fourth draft registration was held on 27 Apr 1942 and covered males born between 28 Apr 1877 and 16 Feb 1897. The local draft board of the Selective Service System conducted the registration. Jacob filled out a draft card on 26 April 1942, while living at 34 Allen Street, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, reporting he was employed by Easy Appliance & Service Co.. He is 5' 6" tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair and a ruddy complexion.4
SSN*His Social Security Number (SSN) was 137-07-4954, issued before 1951 in New Jersey.8 
(Sibling2) Obituary On 29 June 1965 Jacob, listed as Otto Messerschmitt, was identified as the brother of Ludwig Messerschmidt in his obituary printed in the "Los Angeles Times" (Los Angeles, California).26 
Death*Jacob Otto Messerschmitt died in August 1970 at Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, at age 78.8 
Last Edited18 May 2012

Citations

  1. [S1004] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1912 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Commerce and Labor, Naturalization Service, 1912)).
  2. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1301, sheet 1A, dwelling 5, family 9, Jacob Otto Messerschmidt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 334.
  3. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242.
  4. [S1748] "U. S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 May 2007), card for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, no. 1554, Irvington Local Board 19; citing World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New Jersey , National Archives microfilm publication M1986, imaged from Family History Library film roll WW2_2371481.
  5. [S1281] "World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 16 Nov 2005), card for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, no. 66, Chicago Draft Board 46; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, National Archives microfilm publication M1509, imaged from Family History Library film roll 1503827.
  6. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)).
  7. [S1007] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1919 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1919)).
  8. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Jacob Messerschmit, SSN 137-07-4954, birth listed as 26 Sep 1891, death listed as Aug 1970, issued in the State of New Jersey (before 1951). Last residence was Irvington, Essex, New Jersey and last benefit was (none specified).
  9. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, Irvington, Enumeration District (ED) 7-194, sheet 1B, household 21, Jacob Messerschmeitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 48 years old in 1940 and was born in Germany.
  10. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Jean Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 9.
  11. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)).
  12. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, he immigrated in 1904.
  13. [S1011] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1909 (141 to 150 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago Directory Company, 1909), page 1672.
  14. [S947] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1911 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1911), page 936.
  15. [S969] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1912 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1912), page 959.
  16. [S1004] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1912 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Commerce and Labor, Naturalization Service, 1912)), Recorded 28 Nov 2003.
  17. [S1004] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1912 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Commerce and Labor, Naturalization Service, 1912)), No. 32675.
  18. [S1633] Illinois, Cook County, marriage license, Jacob O. Messerschmitt-Grace M. Malings certificate no. 778741, 26 Sep 1917; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Marriage Licenses, 1871-1920, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Dec 2008). FHL microfilm no. 1030659, image no. 1237. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  19. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, Irvington, Enumeration District (ED) 7-446, sheet 6B, dwelling 85, family 133, Jacob O. Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 1330. According to the census, he was first married at age 26 and she was first married at age 22.
  20. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, Irvington, Enumeration District (ED) 7-194, sheet 1B, household 21, Jacob Messerschmeitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  21. [S1007] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1919 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1919)), Recorded 28 Nov 2003.
  22. [S1007] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, 4 Oct 1919 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1919)), Petition No. 3087.
  23. [S1005] Unknown author, Oath of Allegiance for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, 4 Mar 1920
    ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1920)).
  24. [S1006] Unknown author, Order of Court Admitting Petitioner for Jacob Otto Messerschmitt, 4 Mar 1920 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1920)).
  25. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, Irvington, Enumeration District (ED) 7-446, sheet 6B, dwelling 85, family 133, Jacob O. Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 1330.
  26. [S1386] "Ludwig Messerschmidt death notice," Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), 29 Jun 1965; digital image, Ancestry.com Inc. (Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA, USA: The Los Angeles Times, 1881-1894 : accessed 22 Oct 2006).

Louise B. Messerschmidt1,2

b. 22 June 1894, d. 2 July 1913
FatherJohannes Messerschmitt3,4 b. 5 Aug 1861, d. 16 Jan 1934
MotherWilhelmine Kaub3 b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 8 Jul 1941
BirthLouise B. Messerschmidt was born on 20 June 1894, daughter of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, at Germany.3 
Birth*Louise B. Messerschmidt was born on 22 June 1894, daughter of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, at Neustadt, Bayern, Germany.1,5 
(Children) ImmigrationEugen, Ludwig, Jacob Otto, Louise B., Emma E. and Lena W. immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, 12 July 1904, along with their parents, Johannes and Wilhelmine Kaub, aboard the S. S. Zeeland, having departed from Antwerp on 2 Jul 1904. She is listed as being 10 years and 6 months old and is able to read and write. Her nationality is German. She has never been in the United States before. She is joining her grandfather, Georg Kaub, a gardener, in Chicago (or Highland Park), Illinois.6,7,8,9 
(Child) CensusUS1910Louise Messerschmitt (age 15) is listed as a daughter of John Messerschmitt (age 48), residing at 3205 Prarrie Avenue, on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr 1910.4 
Death*Louise B. Messerschmidt died on 2 July 1913 at 6037 Lincoln Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 19. Louise's cause of death was calarrhof pneumonia.3,10
Burial*Louise B. Messerschmidt was buried on 4 July 1913 at Mount Hope Cemetery located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois,10,3 
Tombstone-Img*CLICK ON THE CAMERA TO VIEW THE IMAGE.11
Tombstone-Text*Her tombstone is inscribed with:
Dear Louise / L. B. Messerschmitt / 1894 - 1913
11 
Last Edited14 May 2013

Citations

  1. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Louise Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 14.
  2. [S932] Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery Records for Messerschmitt, John (n.pub.).
  3. [S1682] Illinois, Cook County, death certificate, Louise B. Messerschmitt certificate no. 19072, 02 Jul 1913; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Death Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 2 May 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1287706, image no. 520. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  4. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242.
  5. [S932] Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery Records for Messerschmitt, John (n.pub.), This date is calculated based on: She was buried on 4 Jul 1913 and her age is listed as 19 years and 12 days.
  6. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Jean Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 9.
  7. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)).
  8. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)).
  9. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, he immigrated in 1904.
  10. [S932] Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery Records for Messerschmitt, John (n.pub.), Louise B. Messerschmitt.
  11. [S1555] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Louise B. Messerchmitt entry, added 17 Feb 2013 by Greg Kimberley, Find A Grave memorial # 99258201.

Emma E. Messerschmidt1

b. 18 November 1895, d. 2 September 1978
FatherJohannes Messerschmitt2 b. 5 Aug 1861, d. 16 Jan 1934
MotherWilhelmine Kaub b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 8 Jul 1941
Birth*Emma E. Messerschmidt was born on 18 November 1895, daughter of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, at Germany.3,4,5,6,7 
Birth-AltEmma E. Messerschmidt has also been reported to have been born in 1896 at Neustadt, Bayern, Germany.8,9 
(Children) ImmigrationEugen, Ludwig, Jacob Otto, Louise B., Emma E. and Lena W. immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, 12 July 1904, along with their parents, Johannes and Wilhelmine Kaub, aboard the S. S. Zeeland, having departed from Antwerp on 2 Jul 1904. She is listed as being 8 years old and is able to read and write. Her nationality is German. She has never been in the United States before. She is joining her grandfather, Georg Kaub, a gardener, in Chicago (or Highland Park), Illinois.10,11,3,12 
(Child) CensusUS1910Emma Messerschmitt (age 14) is listed as a daughter of John Messerschmitt (age 48), residing at 3205 Prarrie Avenue, on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr 1910. She is also reported to have attended school within the year.2 
Marriage LicenseEmma E. Messerschmidt (age 20) and Hugo G. Wallenberg (age 22) obtained a marriage license on 29 August 1916 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1
Marriage*Emma E. Messerschmidt married Hugo G. Wallenberg, son of August Wallenberg and Elvira Sjoberg, on 31 August 1916 at 4318 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1 
(Parent-Address) BirthEmma E. Wallenberg lived at 3650 Rokeby Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois when Eleanor Vera Wallenberg was born on 1 September 1917. Her maiden name is listed as Messerschmitt.13,14,15
(Spouse) CensusUS1920Emma Wallenberg (age 25) is listed as the wife of Hugo Wallenberg (age 25), residing at 4427 Clifton, on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. She is a naturalized citizen of the United States.16 
(Informant) DeathEmma E. Wallenberg, listed as Emma Wallenberg, provided the information for Hugo G. Wallenberg's death certificate when Hugo died on 5 July 1921.17 
(Spouse) CensusUS1930Emma Wild (age 34) is listed as the wife of Kurt Wild (age 28), residing at 4930 North Ridgeway Avenue, on the 1930 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1930. She is a naturalized citizen of the United States.18 
Marriage License*Emma E. Messerschmidt and Kurt A. Wild obtained a marriage license on 23 March 1934 at Cook County, Illinois.19,20 
(Spouse) CensusUS1940Emma Wild (age 43) is listed as the wife of Kurt Wild (age 38), residing at 4210 North Francisco Avenue, on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Her highest level of school completed was 8 years of elementary school. She was engaged in home housework. She is a naturalized citizen of the United States.20
(Informant) DeathEmma E. Wild, listed as Mrs. Emma Wild, provided the information for Wilhelmine Messerschmitt's death certificate when Wilhelmine died on 8 July 1941.21
ResidenceShe resided at 4210 North Francisco Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 8 July 1941.21 
SSN*Her Social Security Number (SSN) was 337-30-9248, issued between 1953 and 1954 in Illinois.4 
Residence*She resided at 10534 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, on 23 February 1961.22 
(Witness) MarriageEmma E. Wild witnessed the marriage of Elise Messerschmidt and Anton Albert Jensch on 11 March 1961 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.22 
(Sibling3) Obituary On 29 June 1965 Emma was identified as the sister of Ludwig Messerschmidt in his obituary printed in the "Los Angeles Times" (Los Angeles, California).23 
Death*Emma E. Wild died on 2 September 1978 at Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, at age 82.4,5 

Family 1

Hugo G. Wallenberg b. 12 Mar 1894, d. 5 Jul 1921
Marriage LicenseEmma E. Messerschmidt (age 20) and Hugo G. Wallenberg (age 22) obtained a marriage license on 29 August 1916 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1
Marriage*Emma E. Messerschmidt married Hugo G. Wallenberg, son of August Wallenberg and Elvira Sjoberg, on 31 August 1916 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1 
Child

Family 2

Kurt A. Wild b. 28 Sep 1901, d. 20 Sep 1987
Marriage License*Emma E. Messerschmidt and Kurt A. Wild obtained a marriage license on 23 March 1934 at Cook County, Illinois.19,20 
Child
Last Edited31 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S1633] Illinois, Cook County, marriage license, Hugo G. Wallenberg-Emma E. Messerschmitt certificate no. 738620, 31 Aug 1916; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Marriage Licenses, 1871-1920, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Dec 2008). FHL microfilm no. 1030628, image no. 806. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  2. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242.
  3. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)).
  4. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Emma Wild, SSN 337-30-9248, birth listed as 18 Nov 1895, death listed as Sep 1978, issued in the State of Illinois (1953-1954). Last residence was Inglewood, Los Angeles, California 90303 and last benefit was (none specified).
  5. [S519] State of California, California Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--.), Emma E. Wild entry, 2 Sep 1978.
  6. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1419, sheet 18A, dwelling 156, family 367, Kurt Wild, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477. She is listed as being 34 years old in 1930.
  7. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2528, sheet 18B, household 427, Kurt Wild, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. She is listed as being 43 years old in 1940 and was born in Germany.
  8. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Emma Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 15.
  9. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1465, sheet 12B, dwelling 98, family 254, Hugo Wallenberg, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 342. She is listed as being 25 years old in 1920.
  10. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Jean Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 9.
  11. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)).
  12. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, he immigrated in 1904.
  13. [S1126] Illinois, Cook County, birth certificate, Eleanor Vera Wallenberg certificate no. 33970, 1 Sep 1917; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Mar 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1276331, image no. 1041. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  14. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1465, sheet 12B, dwelling 98, family 254, Hugo Wallenberg, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 342. She is listed as being 2 years and 3 months old in 1920.
  15. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1419, sheet 18A, dwelling 156, family 367, Kurt Wild, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477. She is listed as being 12 years old in 1930.
  16. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 1465, sheet 12B, dwelling 98, family 254, Hugo Wallenberg, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 342.
  17. [S1682] Illinois, Cook County, death certificate, Hugo Wallenberg certificate no. 16465, 05 Jul 1921; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Death Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 2 May 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1309298, image no. 521. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  18. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-1419, sheet 18A, dwelling 156, family 367, Kurt Wild, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477.
  19. [S1637] "Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 26 Sep 2008), Kurt Wild-Emma Wild license no. 23 Mar 1934, 1400576; citing Cook County Clerk, Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records Cook County Clerk’s Office, Chicago, Illinois.
  20. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-2528, sheet 18B, household 427, Kurt Wild, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  21. [S1151] Mina Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 19053 (1941), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (photocopy provided by Cynthia Richards [http://ChicagoGenealogy.com] from the Family History Library microfilm no. [not provided], Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah).
  22. [S1468] Jensch-Friedlander marriage license no. 6679, 23 Feb 1961, issued in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Marriage Records, PO Box 53120, Los Angeles, California.
  23. [S1386] "Ludwig Messerschmidt death notice," Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), 29 Jun 1965; digital image, Ancestry.com Inc. (Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA, USA: The Los Angeles Times, 1881-1894 : accessed 22 Oct 2006).

Lena W. Messerschmitt1

b. 19 February 1897, d. 13 May 1991
FatherJohannes Messerschmitt2 b. 5 Aug 1861, d. 16 Jan 1934
MotherWilhelmine Kaub b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 8 Jul 1941
Birth*Lena W. Messerschmitt was born on 19 February 1897, daughter of Johannes Messerschmitt and Wilhelmine Kaub, at Neustadt, Bayern, Germany.3,4,5,6,7,8 
(Children) ImmigrationEugen, Ludwig, Jacob Otto, Louise B., Emma E. and Lena W. immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, 12 July 1904, along with their parents, Johannes and Wilhelmine Kaub, aboard the S. S. Zeeland, having departed from Antwerp on 2 Jul 1904. She is listed as being 7 years old and is able to read and write. Her nationality is German. She has never been in the United States before. She is joining her grandfather, Georg Kaub, a gardener, in Chicago (or Highland Park), Illinois.9,10,4,11 
(Child) CensusUS1910Lena Messerschmitt (age 13) is listed as a daughter of John Messerschmitt (age 48), residing at 3205 Prarrie Avenue, on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr 1910. She is also reported to have attended school within the year.2 
Marriage LicenseLena W. Messerschmitt (age 18) and George F. Graalmann (age 21) obtained a marriage license on 15 July 1915 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1
Marriage*Lena W. Messerschmitt married George Franklin Graalmann on 17 July 1915 at 4318 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1,12 
(Spouse) CensusUS1920Lena Graalinan (age 22) is listed as the wife of George Graalinan (age 25), residing at 708 James Street, on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. She is a naturalized citizen of the United States.13 
(Spouse) CensusUS1930Lena Graalman (age 33) is listed as the wife of George F. Graalman (age 35), residing at 25 North Harrison Street, on the 1930 U. S. Federal Population Census of East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1930. She is a naturalized citizen of the United States.14 
Residence*She resided at Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, on 1 April 1935.15 
(Spouse) CensusUS1940Lena W. Graalman (age 43) is listed as the wife of George F. Graalman (age 45), residing at 400 Highland Terrace, on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. Her highest level of school completed was 8 years of elementary school. She is a naturalized citizen of the United States.15 
SSN*Her Social Security Number (SSN) was 151-12-6730, issued before 1951 in New Jersey.5 
(Sibling5) Obituary On 29 June 1965 Lena, listed as Lena Graalman, was identified as the sister of Ludwig Messerschmidt in his obituary printed in the "Los Angeles Times" (Los Angeles, California).16 
Death*Lena W. Graalmann died on 13 May 1991 at Sarasota County, Florida, at age 94.5 
Last Edited19 Oct 2013

Citations

  1. [S1633] Illinois, Cook County, marriage license, George F. Graalman-Lena W. Messerschmitt certificate no. 702198, 17 Jul 1915; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Marriage Licenses, 1871-1920, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 1 Dec 2008). FHL microfilm no. 1030601, image no. 128. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  2. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242.
  3. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Lina Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 16.
  4. [S990] Unknown author, Petition for Naturalization for John Messerschmitt, 14 Mar 1928 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1928)).
  5. [S289] U. S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com ("http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693" : December 2007), for Lena W. Graalman, SSN 151-12-6730, birth listed as 19 Feb 1897, death listed as 13 May 1991, issued in the State of New Jersey (before 1951). Last residence was (none specified) and last benefit was (none specified).
  6. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Onondaga County, New York, population schedule, Syracuse, Enumeration District (ED) 128, sheet 15A, dwelling 252, family 376, George Graalinan, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 1247. She is listed as being 22 years old in 1920.
  7. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, East Orange, Enumeration District (ED) 7-374, sheet 2B, dwelling 25, family 120, George F. Graalman, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 1329. She is listed as being 33 years old in 1930.
  8. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, Oragne, Enumeration District (ED) 7-332, sheet 63B, household 282, George F. Graalman, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. She is listed as being 43 years old in 1940 and was born in Germany.
  9. [S428] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Zeeland (n.pub.), Jean Messerschmidt entry; SS Zeeland Passenger Manifest, 12 July 1904, page ?, line 9.
  10. [S989] Unknown author, Declaration of Intention for John Messerschmitt, 12 Jan 1925 ((Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, U. S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service, 1925)).
  11. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 219, sheet 9B, dwelling 53, family 77, John Messerschmitt, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 242. According to the census, he immigrated in 1904.
  12. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, East Orange, Enumeration District (ED) 7-374, sheet 2B, dwelling 25, family 120, George F. Graalman, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 1329. According to the census, he was first married at age 21 and she was first married at age 18.
  13. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Onondaga County, New York, population schedule, Syracuse, Enumeration District (ED) 128, sheet 15A, dwelling 252, family 376, George Graalinan, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 1247.
  14. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, East Orange, Enumeration District (ED) 7-374, sheet 2B, dwelling 25, family 120, George F. Graalman, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 1329.
  15. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Essex County, New Jersey, population schedule, Oragne, Enumeration District (ED) 7-332, sheet 63B, household 282, George F. Graalman, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.
  16. [S1386] "Ludwig Messerschmidt death notice," Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), 29 Jun 1965; digital image, Ancestry.com Inc. (Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003, The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA, USA: The Los Angeles Times, 1881-1894 : accessed 22 Oct 2006).

Georg Kaub1,2

b. 1836
Birth*Georg Kaub was born in 1836 at Neustadt, Bayern, Germany.2,1,3 
ImmigrationGeorg immigrated in 1889, having departed from Germany.4 
Occupation*Georg's occupation was a vine dressor.1 
Immigration*Georg immigrated to New York, New York County, New York, on 22 July 1903 aboard the S. S. Friedrich der Grosse, having departed from Bremen, Germany on 11 Jul 1903. his final destination is listed as He is listed as being a 67 years old widow. He is able to read and write. His nationality is German. He has been in the United States before, from 1889 to 1896 in Illinois. He is joining his son, Georg Kaub, in Highland Park, Illinois. As to the condition of his health, he has a cleft palate and is senile.. His granddaughter, Elise Messerschmidt, was also listed on the passenger list.1 
Naturalization*Georg Kaub was naturalized on 16 September 1913 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin; Name: Kaub, George
Issued By: Circuit Court at Sheboygan, Wis.
Date of Order: September 16, 1913
Witnesses: Chas., Biwan and Gottleib Kleefisch
Arrived: Jan. 19, 1906 at Chicago, Ill.
Certificate No.: 280973.5 
CensusUS1920*George Kaub (age 84) is listed as a resident of the German Old People's Home, residing at 7824 Madison Street, on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920.4

Family

Children
Last Edited4 Nov 2011

Citations

  1. [S404] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Friedrich der Grosse (n.pub.), Georg Kaub entry; SS Friedrich der Grosse Passenger Manifest, 22 July 1903, page 4, line 15.
  2. [S1151] Mina Messerschmitt, death certificate no. 19053 (1941), Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, (photocopy provided by Cynthia Richards [http://ChicagoGenealogy.com] from the Family History Library microfilm no. [not provided], Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah).
  3. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 184, sheet 2B, dwelling unknown, family unknown, German Old People's Home, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 362. He is listed as being 86 years old in 1920.
  4. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 184, sheet 2B, dwelling unknown, family unknown, German Old People's Home, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 362.
  5. [S984] Unknown author, Petitions for the U. S. District and Circuit Court of Northern Illinois and Immigration & Naturalization Services, 1840-1950 (n.pub.), George Kaub entry, NARA Microfilm Number M-1285, Roll #92.
  6. [S1787] "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930," database, FamilySearch.org Record Search (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 10 Sep 2010), George Kaub-Aemilia Wilh. Ploetz, no. 346, 21 Jan 1899; citing Sheboygan County registration of marriages, 1852-1907, FHL microfilm no. 1275572.

Georg Kaub1,2,3,4

b. 8 August 1867, d. 27 October 1942
FatherGeorg Kaub4 b. 1836
Birth*Georg Kaub was born on 8 August 1867, son of Georg Kaub, at Germany.5,6,7,8,9,10 
Immigration*Georg immigrated between 1887 and 1888, having departed from Germany.11,12,13 
Marriage*He married Amilia Wilhelmine Ploetz on 21 January 1899 at Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.4,14,15 
CensusUS1900*George Kaub (age 32) is listed as the head of a family residing at 1411 Geele Street on the 1900 U. S. Federal Population Census of Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1900. Amelia Kaub (age 21) and Lizzie Kaub (age 3 months) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house. His occupation is listed as fur pollisher. He can not speak English. His naturalization papers have been submitted.2 
City DirectoryGeorg was listed in the Chicago city directories:
     Year     Entry
     1910     Kaub Geo publisher h 3125 Shields av
     1911     Kaub Geo polisher h 3125 Shields av16
     1912     Kaub Geo repr 304 S Wabash av h 3125 Shields av17
     1929     Kaub Geo janitor h 3505 Montrose av18. 
CensusUS1910*George Kaub (age 42) is listed as the head of a family residing at 3125 Shields Avenue on the 1910 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 15 Apr 1910. Emilie Kaub (age 31), Elizabeth Kaub (age 10), Frank Kaub (age 8), Emilie Kaub (age 6) and Henry Kaub (age 4) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house. His occupation is listed as finisher in piano factory. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.19 
(Informant) DeathGeorg Kaub, listed as Geo. Kaub, provided the information for Amilia Wilhelmine Kaub's death certificate when Amilia died on 20 February 1912.20
CensusUS1920*George Kaub (age 52) is listed as the head of a family residing at 15 East 99th Place on the 1920 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Jan 1920. Frank Kaub (age 18), Emily Kaub (age 16) and Henry Kaub (age 14) are listed as members of the household. He rents his house. His occupation is listed as finisher in a piano factory. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.21 
CensusUS1930*George Kaub (age 62) is listed as a brother-in-law of William Radsack (age 65), residing at 3505 Montrose Avenue, on the 1930 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1930. His occupation is listed as porter in a department store. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States.3 
(ParentInLaw) CensusUS1940George Kaub (age 71) is listed as the father-in-law of Patrick McMahon (age 37), residing at 5537 Wood Street, on the 1940 U. S. Federal Population Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The official date for this census was 1 Apr 1940. His highest level of school completed was 8 years of elementary school. His occupation is listed as janitor (wage or salary worker in private work). He received income of more than $50 from sources other than wages or salary. He is a naturalized citizen of the United States. He is listed as being a widower.22 
Death*Georg Kaub died on 27 October 1942 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 75.5 
Burial*Georg Kaub was buried on 29 October 1942 at Montrose Cemetery located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.5 

Family

Amilia Wilhelmine Ploetz b. 14 Sep 1879, d. 20 Feb 1912
Marriage*He married Amilia Wilhelmine Ploetz on 21 January 1899 at Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.4,14,15 
Children
Last Edited25 Apr 2013

Citations

  1. [S404] Immigration Service, Manifest of Alien Passengers for the U. S. Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival for the ship S. S. Friedrich der Grosse (n.pub.), Georg Kaub entry; SS Friedrich der Grosse Passenger Manifest, 22 July 1903, page 4, line 15.
  2. [S311] 1900 U. S. census, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, population schedule, Sheboygan, Enumeration District (ED) 73, sheet 12A, dwelling 134, family 236, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Jul 2008), citing National Archives microfilm publication T623, roll 1818.
  3. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-2785, sheet 6A, dwelling 64, family 119, William Radsack, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477.
  4. [S1787] "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930," database, FamilySearch.org Record Search (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 10 Sep 2010), George Kaub-Aemilia Wilh. Ploetz, no. 346, 21 Jan 1899; citing Sheboygan County registration of marriages, 1852-1907, FHL microfilm no. 1275572.
  5. [S1717] Chicago, Illinois, death certificate, entry for George Kaub, 27 Oct 1942; database, FamilySearch.org Record Search, Chicago, Illinois Death Certificates 1916-1945, (http://pilot.familysearch.org : accessed 20 Aug 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1953840. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  6. [S311] 1900 U. S. census, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, population schedule, Sheboygan, Enumeration District (ED) 73, sheet 12A, dwelling 134, family 236, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Jul 2008), citing National Archives microfilm publication T623, roll 1818. He is listed as being born in Aug 1867.
  7. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 258, sheet 3A, dwelling 15, family 58, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 243. He is listed as being 42 years old in 1910.
  8. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 565, sheet 11B, dwelling 189, family 229, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 311. He is listed as being 52 years old in 1920.
  9. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-2785, sheet 6A, dwelling 64, family 119, William Radsack, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477. He is listed as being 62 years old in 1930.
  10. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-1071, sheet 10B, household 207, Patrick McMahon, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627. He is listed as being 71 years old in 1940 and was born in Germany.
  11. [S311] 1900 U. S. census, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, population schedule, Sheboygan, Enumeration District (ED) 73, sheet 12A, dwelling 134, family 236, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Jul 2008), citing National Archives microfilm publication T623, roll 1818. According to the census, he immigrated in 1888.
  12. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 258, sheet 3A, dwelling 15, family 58, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 243. According to the census, he immigrated in 1887.
  13. [S914] 1930 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 16-2785, sheet 6A, dwelling 64, family 119, William Radsack, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T626, roll 477. According to the census, he immigrated in 1888.
  14. [S311] 1900 U. S. census, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, population schedule, Sheboygan, Enumeration District (ED) 73, sheet 12A, dwelling 134, family 236, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Jul 2008), citing National Archives microfilm publication T623, roll 1818. According to the census, they have been married for 1 year.
  15. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 258, sheet 3A, dwelling 15, family 58, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 243. According to the census, they have been married for 11 years.
  16. [S947] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1911 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1911), page 719.
  17. [S969] The Lakeside Annual Directory of the City of Chicago, 1912 (731 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL: The Chicago City Directory Company, 1912), page 737.
  18. [S847] Polk's Chicago City Directory, 1928-1929 (535 S. Clark St., Chicago, IL: R. L. Polk & Co, 1929), page 1668.
  19. [S358] 1910 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 258, sheet 3A, dwelling 15, family 58, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2005), citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 243.
  20. [S1682] Illinois, Cook County, death certificate, Amelia Kaub certificate no. 5316, 20 Feb 1912; digital images, FamilySearch, Illinois, Cook County Death Certificates 1878-1922, (http://familysearch.org : accessed 2 May 2010). FHL microfilm no. 1287647, image no. 675. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  21. [S603] 1920 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 565, sheet 11B, dwelling 189, family 229, George Kaub, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2004), citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 311.
  22. [S1859] 1940 U. S. census, Cook County, Illinois, population schedule, Chicago, Enumeration District (ED) 103-1071, sheet 10B, household 207, Patrick McMahon, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2014), citing National Archives microfilm publication T627.