Johannes Karl "John Carl" Lotz
BIRTH: Civil birth record; 1869; Recorder of Births and Deaths, Parish and City of Orleans [LA]; v 52, p 495; Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge LA.
Note: Found in online birth indexes: K. John Lotz, father Leonhard, mother Margaret Mees, no sex or race given, born 9 Mar 1869, v 52, p 495.
Note: Per Michael L. Freyder website, his middle name was Carl.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.html
Note: Name given in census records as John C. Lotz, and also his marriage record.BAPTISM: Church baptism record; 1863-1931; Second German (Claiborne Avenue) Presbyterian Church, New Orleans LA; p 3, no 50; Microfilm #GS36-215, New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
CONFIRMATION:
Note: Confirmed in 1882 at Second German Presbyterian Church, New Orleans LA, see H-COM-0002.MARRIAGE:
Note: Found in online marriage indexes at Ancestry.com as possible marriage: John C. Lotz, age 22, to Theresa Giefers, age 18, married 2 Jun 1891, v15, p271.DEATH:
Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): John C. Lotz, 63 yrs, male, white, died 28 Apr 1933, v204, p2192. This calculates to born about 1870.
Note: Per Michael L. Freyder website, he died 28 Apr 1933. The cuase of death was Gen Arterio sclerosis.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.htmlBURIAL: Per Michael L. Freyder website, he was buried Greenwood Cemetery.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.htmlCENSUS:
BIRTH: Listed in 1900 census as Theresa G. born Jun 1873, LA. NF in on-line birth indexes using Theresa Giefers and just Theresa or Gertrude born 1873. Per death record, Theresa Gertrude.
Based on births of siblings, her parents were Franz/Frantz/Frank Giefers and Johanna O'Neil.MARRIAGE:
Note: Found in online marriage indexes at Ancestry.com as possible marriage: John C. Lotz, age 22, to Theresa Giefers, age 18, married 2 Jun 1891, v15, p271.DEATH:
Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): Theresa Gertrude Giefers Lotz, 33 yrs, female, white, died 12 Jul 1906, v138, p657.BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH: Calculated from 1930 census, born about 1906.
MARRIAGE:
Note: Edward P. McCarthey, per 1930 census, age 24 in 1930, living with his wife and her grandparents, Louis and Raphaela Wolkart.DEATH: - possible - see wife's death information and McCarthy burials.
SSDI:
EDWARD MCCARTHY 25 Jul 1905 Apr 1958 (not specified) (none specified) 433-07-8233 LouisianaBURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH: Per 1910 census [H-CEN-0567], but before the mother's death in Oct. 1907.
BAPTISM: Church baptism record; 1879-1947; St. Paul Lutheran Church, New Orleans LA; p 358, no 8820; FHL Microfilm #0534884.
Note: Gladys Raphaele Wolkart, more details needed, is this the correct person?MARRIAGE:
(1) Edward P. McCarthey, per 1930 census. He was 24 in 1930. She married at age 22 (about 1927). Living with her and her husband were her grandparents, Louis and Raphaela Wolkart.
(2) _________ Bracamontes.DEATH:
Per online obituary index, listed as Gladys Wolkart Bracamontes, d. 29 Oct 1996.
NF in SSDI.BURIAL:
CENSUS:
OBITUARY: Found in the online obituary index at the New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans, LA, website < http://obits.gno.lib.la.us/nopl/obitindex.htm >
Name of Deceased ( John Charles Bracomontes )
Date of Death 1968-11-11
Paper Date Page/Section/Column Lang.
STATES-ITEM 1968-11-12 Pg 4 Col. 2
STATES-ITEM 1968-11-13 Pg 4 Col. 1
TIMES-PICAYUNE 1968-11-12 Pg 20 Col. 4
TIMES-PICAYUNE 1968-11-13 Pg 20 Col. 5
Note: This is the only entry under this spelling.CENSUS:
BIRTH: Per 1910 census [H-CEN-0567], but before the mother's death in Oct. 1907.
BAPTISM: Church baptism record; 1879-1947; St. Paul Lutheran Church, New Orleans LA; p 358, no 8820; FHL Microfilm #0534884.
Note: Gladys Raphaele Wolkart, more details needed, is this the correct person?MARRIAGE:
(1) Edward P. McCarthey, per 1930 census. He was 24 in 1930. She married at age 22 (about 1927). Living with her and her husband were her grandparents, Louis and Raphaela Wolkart.
(2) _________ Bracamontes.DEATH:
Per online obituary index, listed as Gladys Wolkart Bracamontes, d. 29 Oct 1996.
NF in SSDI.BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH:
Note: Name Paul - possible - from his marriage records. Name Balthazer from his death record.
Note: Per the 1880 census, age 29, born Germany, calculates to born about 1851.
Note: Per death record, age 39 in 1890, calculates to born about 1851.
Note: He was born Germany per 1920 census per daughter stating where her parents were born.
Note: There is a Catherine Spohrer listed in the online death indexes - she could be his mother: Catherine Spohrer, 69 yrs, female, white, died 5 Feb 1897, v113, p98. She would be born about 1828.IMMIGRATION: He (and possible mother above) was not found at Ancestry.com, immmigraion records.
MARRIAGE:
(1) Louise Salmant -
Note: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Paul Abiral to Louise Salmant, married 24 Nov 1875, v5, p426. Although his name is very far off and no ages are given, it is believed this is the correct marriage.
(2) Margaretha Lotz - Civil marriage record (index); 1831-1994; Recorder of Births, Marriages and Deaths, New Orleans Health Department; 14 May 1887, v 12, p 521; Microfilm FF652, New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
Note: Found in online marriage indexes: Paul Spohrer, male, to Margaret Lotz, 14 May 1887, v 12, p 521.DEATH:
Note: Found in the online death indexes: Balthazer Spohrer, age 39 yrs, white, died 22 Jul 1890, v 97, p 719.BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH: Calculated from 1880 census, H-CEN-0605. She is listed as Louisa Lalmant and Louisa Lallemant in her children's births.
MARRIAGE:
Note: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Paul Abiral to Louise Salmant, married 24 Nov 1875, v5, p426. Although his name is very far off and no ages are given, it is believed this is the correct marriage.DEATH:
Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): Louisa Lalmant Sparer, 30 yrs, female, white, died 26 Apr 1886, v89, p158.BURIAL:
BIRTH:
Note: Found in online birth indexes (Ancestry.com): Frederick Johannes Spahrer, father Paul, mother Louisa Lallemant, male, white, born 28 Apr 1884, v81, p545.MARRIAGE: Unmarried, died as an infant.
DEATH:
Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): Frederick J. Spohrer, 1 mo, white, died 28 May 1884, v85, p132.BURIAL:
BIRTH:
Note: Found in online birth indexes (Ancestry.com): Eugene Paul Spohrer, father Paul, mother Louisa Lalmant, male, white, born 15 Dec 1877, v71, p495.MARRIAGE:
Note: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Eugene Spohrer, [no age given], to Mamie Dillon, age 17, married 28 Oct 1896, v19, p437.MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Eugene Spohrer
City: New Orleans
County: Orleans
State: Louisiana
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1877
Race: White
Roll: 1684818
DraftBoard: 1
Source Citation: Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684818; Draft Board: 1.
Note: There is an image of this record available at Ancestry.com.DEATH:
Note: Found in the online death indexes: Eugene Spohrer, [no age given], died Mar 1942, v218, p1427. This is believed to be the correct person based on the unusual name.
Per Michael L. Freyder website, he died 4 Mar 1942.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.htmlBURIAL:
Per Michael L. Freyder website, he was buried Greenwood Cemetery.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.htmlCENSUS:
BIRTH: Calculated from marriage record, about 1879. Also, 1900 census, born Nov 1879. Therefore, assumed to be the correct person as listed in birth records below.
Note: To consider for her birth: Mary Elizabeth Dillon, father William P., mother Annie Rafter, male [sic], white, born 6 Nov 1879, v75, p327.
Note: Listed in her son Eugene's birth record as Mary E. Dillon.MARRIAGE:
Note: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Eugene Spohrer, [no age given], to Mamie Dillon, age 17, married 28 Oct 1896, v19, p437.DEATH:
Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): Mamie Dillion Spohrer, died Jun 1942, v218, p3562.
Per Michael L. Freyder website, she died 26 Jun 1942.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.htmlBURIAL:
Per Michael L. Freyder website, she was buried Greenwood Cemetery.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.html
BIRTH: Found in the online birth indexes, Orleans Parish Archives:
< http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/orleans/vitals/births/index/1903bist.txt >
Spohrer, Eugene William, father Eugene, mother Mary E. Dillon, male, white, born 10/24/1903, v.126, p.801.MARRIAGE:
DEATH: Per SSDI:
Note: Eugene Spohrer, born 24 Oct 1903, died Mar 1979, last residence Gretna, Jefferson, LA, last benefit Gretna, Jefferson, LA, issued LA.BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE: Not found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com), up to about 1920.
DEATH: Not found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com), as Ann or Anna Spohrer, soundexed.
BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH: Calculated from census records, born about 1911. Listed as Herbert P. Spohrer in the 1930 census, age 18.
MARRIAGE:
DEATH: Per SSDI:
Herbert Spohrer, born 1 Dec 1911, died Jan 1969, last residence not specified, last benefit none specified, issued LA.
Per Michael L. Freyder website, he died 8 Jan 1969.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.htmlBURIAL:
Per Michael L. Freyder website, he was buried Greenwood Cemetery.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.htmlCENSUS:
BIRTH:
Note: Found in online birth indexes (Ancestry.com): Henry Wolkart, father Lewis, mother Raphaela Maillot, male, white, born 29 Jan 1880, v75, p241 - possible.
Note: This person was found in 1880 in Bay St. Louis, MS, with above parents (name spelled as "Walkart").MARRIAGE:
(1) - Lydia Ries - Civil marriage record (index); 1831-1994; Recorder of Births, Marriages and Deaths, New Orleans Health Department; 23 Nov 1904, v 26, p 356; Microfilm FF652, New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
Note: This couple apparently associated with St Paul Lutheran Church, see baptisms of two daughters.
Note: Found in on-line marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Henry Justin Wolkart, 25, to Lydia Regina Ries, 20, married 23 Nov 1904, v26, p356.
(3) - Rose Montegut - no marriage found on Ancestry.com.
(2) - Adele Caccia - no marriage found on Ancestry.com.MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Henry Justin Wolkart
City: New Orleans
County: Orleans
State: Louisiana
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1880
Race: White
Roll: 1684916
DraftBoard: 3
Source Citation: Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684916; Draft Board: 3.
Note: An image is available online. His birthdate is given as 27 Jan 1880, his wife is listed as Mrs. Henry Wolkart, no first name.DEATH: Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): Henry J. Wolkart, 68 years, white or Mexican, died 9 Feb 1946, certificate #973. This calculates to born about 1876. Note the difference in the year of death.
Obituary; 1948; TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans LA; 10 Feb 1948, p 2, c 8; New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.BURIAL: Obituary; 1948; TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans LA; 10 Feb 1948, p 2, c 8; New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
Note: Interment in Cypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.
Note: His obituary states he was the husband of the late Adele Caccia and widow by first marriage of Lydia Ries and by second marriage of Rose Montegut, father of Mrs. J. B. M. Charbonnet, Mrs. E. P. McCarthy and Henry Wolkart, Jr. Son of the late Lewis F. Wolkart and Raphaella Maillot [?], brother of Mrs. R. G. Ramel [?] and the late Stella Wolkart.CENSUS:
BIRTH:
Note: Calculated from death record, born about 1877. Per her obituary she was age 65 in 1943, calculates to born about 1878.
Note: Possible person, see husband's notes, 1920, age 39, born Italy, calculates to born about 1881.
Note: Calculated from 1930 census, born about 1881, born LA.
Note: NF in online birth indexes.
Note: Her obituary states she was a native of New Orleans, but the 1920 census gives her birthplace as Italy, if that is the correct person. The 1930 census gives her birthplace as LA.
Note: Only one "Caccia" birth found in Ancestry.com birth indexes:
Given: Guiseppina
Surname: Caccia
Father: Abramo
Mother: Angela Cicconetti
Sex: F
Color: W
Birth Date: 25 Oct 1893
Volume: 100
Page: 328MARRIAGE:
(1) - Was she married previous to her marriage to Henry Wolkart? Per the 1930 census she was first married about age 15, calculates to 1896.
(2) - Henry Wolkart - Married between 1920 and 1930 and this marriage would not be in the online marriage indexes at Ancestry.com, which covers only to about 1920.RESEARCH:
Note: Old note, discarded, mentioned something about possible first marriage for her about 1896. Note mentioned Luis Bracamontes, but unknown if that note refers to her or to someone else.
Note: Marriage found at Ancestry.com, possible connection?
Name: Nicolo Ciaccio age 42 to Adele Testard, age 30, married 20 Mar 1917, vol 39, pg 614.DEATH: Obituary; 1943; TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans LA; 20 Nov 1943, p 2, c 8; New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
DEATH: Found at Ancestry.com:
New Orleans, Louisiana Death Records Index, 1804-1949
Name: Adele Caccia Wolkart
Age: 66
Death Date: Nov 1943
Page: 6805
Volume: 219BURIAL: Obituary; 1943; TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans LA; 20 Nov 1943, p 2, c 8; New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
Note: Interment in Cypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.
Note: No family members are mentioned in her obituary.CENSUS:
BIRTH: Per marriage record and assumed to be the person listed below.
Note: Found in online birth indexes (Ancestry.com): Nicholas Danna, father Joseph, mother Mary Caliva, male, white, born 19 Jan 1889, v102, p260.MARRIAGE:
Note: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Nicholas Aloysius Danna, age 26, to Hazel Leontine Lotz, age 23, married 9 Dec 1915, v38, p205.
Note: Parents listed were Gescards [difficult to read entry, probably Nicholas] Danna and May Calvin [difficult to read entry], and Joh C. Lotz and Theresa Giefers. No pastor given in transcript.MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Nicholas A Danna
City: New Orleans
County: Orleans
State: Louisiana
Birthplace: Louisiana;United States of America
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1889
Race: White
Roll: 1684919
DraftBoard: 6
Source Citation: Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684919; Draft Board: 6.
Note: There is an image of this record available at Ancestry.com.DEATH: Not found in SSDI, using Nicholas Danna and Danna with birth dates of 1888, 1889, 1890. Also NF in death indexes Ancestry.com to about 1940's.
BURIAL:
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BIRTH:
Note: Found in online birth indexes: Hazel Lotz, father John C., mother Theresa Giefers, female, white, born 23 Sep 1892, v95, p575.
Note: Listed in 1900 census as Hazel L. Lotz born Sep 1892, H-CEN-0539.MARRIAGE:
Note: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Nicholas Aloysius Danna, age 26, to Hazel Leontine Lotz, age 23, married 9 Dec 1915, v38, p205.
Note: Parents listed were Gescards [difficult to read entry, probably Nicholas] Danna and May Calvin [difficult to read entry], and Joh C. Lotz and Theresa Giefers. No pastor given in transcript.DEATH: Per SSDI:
Hazel Danna, born 23 Sep 1892, died May 1980, last residence was New Orleans, Orleans, LA, last benefit New Orleans, Orleans, LA, issued LA.BURIAL: Note: Per Michael L. Freyder website, she was buried Metairie Cemetery.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.html
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MARRIAGE:
DEATH: Not found in SSDI.
BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH: Listed as Nicholas A. J. Danna in the 1930 census.
MARRIAGE:
DEATH: Possible from SSDI:
NICHOLAS DANNA 02 Mar 1918 May 1983 70126 (New Orleans, Orleans, LA) (none specified) 433-01-5030 Louisiana SS-5 LetterBURIAL:
BIRTH: Listed in the 1930 census as Rosemary Danna, age 10.
MARRIAGE:
DEATH:
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BIRTH:
Note: Found in online birth indexes (Ancestry.com): Joseph Thomas Courtney, father Thomas J., mother Jennie Ketzenberg, male, white, born 17 May 1891, v101, p261.MARRIAGE:
Note: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Joseph Thomas Courtney, age 27, to Ruby Frances Lotz, age 23, married 26 Jun 1918, v41, page 273.
Note: Parents listed were Thomas J. Courtney and Jennie O. Katzenbury, and John C. Lotz and Theresa Siefers. Pastor was "R. fa" [Rev father], A. Janssen.MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Joseph Thomas Courtney
City: New Orleans
County: Orleans
State: Louisiana
Birthplace: Louisiana;United States of America
Birth Date: 17 May 1891
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1684926
DraftBoard: 13
Source Citation: Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684926; Draft Board: 13.
Note: There is an image of this record available at Ancestry.com.DEATH:
Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): Joseph T. Courtney, age 27, male, white, died 9 Apr 1919, v176, p160.OBITUARY: Found in the online obituary index at the New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans, LA, website < http://obits.gno.lib.la.us/nopl/obitindex.htm >
Name of Deceased ( Joseph T. Courtney )
Date of Death 1919-04-09
Age 27 yrs
Sex M
Paper Date Page/Section/Column Lang.
TIMES-PICAYUNE 1919-04-11 Pg 2 Col. 7BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH:
Note: Found in online birth indexes (Ancestry.com): Ruby Frances Lotz, father John C., mother Theresa Giefers, female, white, born 1 Aug 1894, v102, p452.
Note: Listed in 1900 census as Ruby T. [probably F. - check original] Lotz, born Aug 1894, H-CEN-0539.MARRIAGE:
(1) Joseph Courtney
Note: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): Joseph Thomas Courtney, age 27, to Ruby Frances Lotz, age 23, married 26 Jun 1918, v41, page 273.
Note: Parents listed were Thomas J. Courtney and Jennie O. Katzenbury, and John C. Lotz and Theresa Siefers. Pastor was "R. fa" [Rev father], A. Janssen.
(2) - Charles WhitneyDEATH:
Note: Note: Per Michael L. Freyder website, she died 27 Sep 1977.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.htmlDEATH: Per SSDI:
Note: Ruby Whitney, born 1 Aug 1894, died Sep 1977, last residence New Orleans, Orleans, LA, last benefit none specified, issued Louisiana.BURIAL: Note: Per Michael L. Freyder website, she was buried Greenwood Cemetery.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.html
Note: Mr. Freyder gives the following information:CENSUS:
BIRTH:
Note: Per Michael L. Freyder website: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Michael-L-Freyder/ODT15-0001.html
Note: Mr. Freyder gives the following information:MARRIAGE:
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BIRTH: Church baptism record; 1722-1848; Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Lachen (Lachen-Speyerdorf); 22 Aug 1819; IGI, Batch C982923, FHL Microfilm #0193961.
BAPTISM: Church baptism record; 1722-1848; Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Lachen (Lachen-Speyerdorf); 22 Aug 1819; IGI, Batch C982923, FHL Microfilm #0193961.
MARRIAGE: Civil marriage record (license); 1848-1866; Fifth Justice of the Peace for the Parish of Orleans [LA]; 14 Jun 1854, pp 40-41; Microfilm VEF678, New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
Note: Check St. Paul for church marriage record.DEATH: Before 1870.
BURIAL:
CENSUS:
1860 - Possible? Found at Ancestry.com:
M653_422, LA, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Ward 9, line 27, page 861, 12 Sep 1860
Moass [as indexed by Ancestry.com], 40, male, _____ [cannot read occupation], Sweden [? ditto of entry above?]
Moass, Cath, 15, female, New Orleans
Moass, John, 4, male, New Orleans
Moass, Louisa, 3, female, New Orleans
Note: The only entry that does not match is the age of the Cath. listed, age 15, which, if she was his wife, her age would be about 36 and her birthplace would be Germany, not New Orleans.
BIRTH: Calculated from death record and obituary. Place (Rheinfalz) from obituary.
MARRIAGE: Civil marriage record (license); 1848-1866; Fifth Justice of the Peace for the Parish of Orleans [LA]; 14 Jun 1854, pp 40-41; Microfilm VEF678, New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
Note: Check St. Paul for church marriage record.DEATH:
Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): Catherina Metz Mees, 76 yrs, female, white, died 5 Sep 1900, v123, p174, not added to death database.
Obituary; 1900; DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans LA; 6 Sep 1900, p 4, c 7; New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans LA.
Note: Interment not given in obituary.
Other obituary references: DAILY PICAYUNE, 9 Sep 1900, p4, c7; STATES, 9 Sep 1900, p5, c1.CENSUS:
BIRTH:
Calculated from 1870 census; appears as "John," age 14.
Note: His middle name may be Louis as his son John is listed in his WWI Draft Registration as John Louis Mees, Jr.MARRIAGE: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): John Mees, age 27, male, to Augusta Ackermann, age 19, married 1 Feb 1883, v9, p773.
DEATH:
Note: Found in online death indexes (Ancestry.com): John Mees, 64 yrs, male, white, died 27 Mar 1920, v178, p1003.BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH: Based on marriage and census records. Possible birth below:
Found in online birth indexes (Ancestry.com): Caroline Augusta Ackermann, father Lewis W, mother Victoire Hammer, female, white, born 6 Jun 1864, v36, p56.MARRIAGE: Found in online marriage indexes (Ancestry.com): John Mees, age 27, male, to Augusta Ackermann, age 19, married 1 Feb 1883, v9, p773.
DEATH: Found in online marriage index (Ancestry.com): Augusta Ackermann Mace, age 69, female, white, died 21 Apr 1934, v205, p2768.
BURIAL:
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BIRTH: Found in online birth indexes (Ancestry.com): Bertha Mees, father John, mother Augusta Ackermann, female, white, born 15 Nov 1883, v81, p259.
MARRIAGE:
DEATH: Per SSDI:
Bertha Mace, born 15 Nov 1883, died Jan 1967, last residence New Orleans, Orleans, LA, last benefit none specified, issued LA.BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH: Not found at Ancestry.com or Orleans Parish Archives. Birthdate from WWI Draft Registration.
MARRIAGE: Unmarried at the time of the 1930 census, age 43.
MILITARY - Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: John Louis Mees Jr.
City: New Orleans
County: Orleans
State: Louisiana
Birth Date: 20 Aug 1885
Race: White
Roll: 1684819
DraftBoard: 2
Source Citation: Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684819; Draft Board: 2.
Note: There is an image of this record available at Ancestry.com.
Note: His address is given as 1928 Palmyra Street which matches information in the 1920 census. His nearest relative is listed as his mother, Augusta Mees.DEATH: Not found in SSDI. Possible found at Ancestry.com, New Orleans, Louisiana Death Records Index, 1804-1949:
John L. Mace, age 59, died Dec 1944, vol 220, pg 6926.
Note: Calculates to born about 1885.BURIAL:
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BIRTH: Per the 1900 census he was born Oct 1886. Not found at Ancestry.com or Orleans Parish Archives. Birthdate from WWI Draft Registration.
MARRIAGE:
MILITARY: Possible? Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Edward Mees
City: New Orleans
County: Orleans
State: Louisiana
Birthplace: Louisiana;United States of America
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1887
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1684819
DraftBoard: 2
Source Citation: Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684819; Draft Board: 2.
Note: His address is given as 322 South Claiborne. Address does not match family in 1920. Mentions mother.DEATH: Not found SSDI. Not found at Ancestry.com, New Orleans, Louisiana Death Records Index, 1804-1949.
BURIAL:
CENSUS:
BIRTH: Not found at Ancestry.com or Orleans Parish Archives. Birthdate from SSDI.
MARRIAGE:
DEATH: Per SSDI:
Gertrude Mace, born 17 Mar 1893, died Jul 1970, last residence New Orleans, Orleans, LA, last benefit none specified, issued LA.BURIAL:
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