Brockmeyer, Ruth

Ruth married Lanasa, [--?--]. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
The full name of Ruth's husband is not known at this time.

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1910, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, John Brockmeyer, age 7, lived at 1832 10th Street in Ward 8 with his parents, Charles A. Brockmeyer, age 36, and Lena Brockmeyer, age 32. John had not attended school and according to the enumeration could not read, could not write and could not speak English. Also in the home were John's three siblings: Lottie Brockmeyer, age 8; William Brockmeyer, age 5; and, Minnie Brockmeyer, age 3.

Census:
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, John Brockmeyer, a 17 year old apprentice at a cigar shop, lived at 3709 Chippewa Street in Ward 13 with his parents, Chas. A. Brockmeyer (age 48) and Lena Brockmeyer (age 42), married for 19 years and John's five siblings: Lottie Brockmeyer (age 18); William Brockmeyer (age 15); Minnie Brockmeyer (age 13); Carl Brockmeyer (age 7); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 5). John had not attended school since 1909 and was identified in the census as "deaf and dumb."

John married Plate, Olga Abt 1911–1912. Olga (daughter of Plate, Henry and [---?---], [--?--]) was born 30 Aug 1892, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; died 18 May 1952, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 22 May 1952, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Olga's birth date has been taken from her death certificate. The informant, John K. Brockmeyer, lived at the same residence as Olga (2301 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri) and was no doubt her husband. He identified Olga's father as Henry Plate, but did not know the maiden name of Olga's mother.

Buried:
According to her death certificate, Olga was to be buried on 22 May 1952 at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Died:
According to her death certificate, Olga died in St. Louis City Hospital #1 at 2:30 p.m. The condition directly leading to her death was "Carcinomatosis," preceded by "Carcinoma of Gall Bladder" (durations were not recorded). Dr. Gerald L. Smith, who signed the death certificate, attended Olga from 15 May to 18 May 1952.

Notes:

Married:
According to the 1930 U.S. census, John had been age 20 at his marriage, and Olga had been age 21. By calculation from other data in the census, they had been married about 18 years, the wedding taking place about 1911-1912.

Residence (family):
According to information on his World War I draft registration card, filed on 5 June 1917, John C. Brockmeyer lived at 3426 Gravois, St. Louis, Missouri. John reported that he was an cigar maker, employed by Charles H. Meyer, St. Louis, Missouri; that he was married with two children; and that he was seeking exemption from the draft because he was "Deaf + Dumb." The Registrar of the local draft board, F. W. Clemson, described John as five feet, seven inches tall and of a slender build; with blue eyes and brown hair. He noted that John was disabled because he was "Dief & Dumm."

Census (family):
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, the household at 6421 Mount Avenue consisted of John C. Brockmeyer, a 27 year old machinist and head of household, his wife, Olga Brockmeyer, age 28, and their two children: Helen I. Brockmeyer, age 5, and John C. Brockmeyer, age 3. Also living in the home was Katie Ambrose, identified as a 37 year old sister-in-law of the head of household, married and working as a laundress.

Census (family):
According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, the household at 2132 South Fourth in Ward 13 consisted of John Brockmeyer, head of household, a 38 year old laborer in a cooperage, his wife, Olga Brockmeyer, age 39, and three of their children: Bernice (age 9), Ruth (age 6) and Doris (age 2).

Other Events:

• Occupation: Abt 1900–1920, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; fumigator
• Occupation: Abt 1930–1940, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; watchman in a park

Notes:

Occupation:
According to the U.S. census enumerations of 1900, 1910 and 1920, Charles Brockmeyer was employed as a fumigator for the Health Department of the city of St. Louis.

Occupation:
According to the U.S. census enumerations of 1930 and 1940, Charles Brockmeyer's occupation was a "keeper" or "day watchman" at a park. The 1940 census reported that he had not been employed or received any income in 1939 or in 1940 up to the time of the census in April. This could very well have been a result of the nation-wide economic recession.

Buried:
According to his death certificate, "Charles A. Brockmeyer" was to be buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. His wife was buried there in the following year.

Died:
According to his death certificate, "Charles A. Brockmeyer" died at 7:10 p.m. at his home at 4633 Louisiana Avenue. The immediate cause of death was "chronic myocarditis," of 5-6 years duration. He had also been battling hypostatic pneumonia for five days.

Carl married Thoma, Magdelena 30 Aug 1890. Magdelena (daughter of Thoma, Conrad and Elbert, Anna Maria) was born 15 May 1867, Missouri, USA; died 22 Feb 1949, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; was buried 26 Feb 1949, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In source records, she is also referred to as "Helen," "Helena," "Lena," or "Lina."

Census:

     The Thoma household was enumerated twice in the 1880 federal census. The first enumeration, in June, was rejected. The second, which seems to have been accepted as official, was dated November 1880. In the latter, "Lena's" family appears to be living at 220 Jackson Street. She was identified as single, 13 years of age, having been born in Missouri.

Buried:
According to her death certificate, "Helena Brockmeyer" was to be buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Her husband had been buried there in 1948.

Died:

     According to her death certificate, "Helena Brockmeyer" died of acute myocarditis, the result of "chronic cardio-vascular renal disease" of several years duration. Her usual residence was listed as "757 Regina Avenue, Lemay 23, Missouri." Tillie Meyers, the person who provided the personal information for the death certificate, resided at the same address. Tillie was no doubt Mathilda H. Brockmeyer (1905-1983), a daughter of Charles and Magdelena "Helena" (Thoma) Brockmeyer and the wife of Julius A. Meyers.

Notes:

Census (family):

     According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household at 1832 10th Street in Ward 8 consisted of Charles A. Brockmeyer, head of household, age 36, born in November 1863 in Illinois, working as a City Fumergater [sic]; and his wife, Lena Brockmeyer, age 32, born in May 1868 in Missouri. They had been married for 10 years; Lena was identified as the mother of four children, all still living. The children were living in the household as well: Lottie Brockmeyer, an 8 year old daughter attending school; John Brockmeyer, a 7 year old son; William Brockmeyer, a 5 year old son; and Minnie Brockmeyer, a 3 year old daughter.

Census (family):

   According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, the household at 3709 Chippewa Street in Ward 13 consisted of
Chas. A. Brockmeyer, age 48, a fumigator with the City Health Department and his wife, Lena Brockmeyer, age 42. They had been married for 19 years and Lena was the mother of six children, all of whom were living in the home: Lottie Brockmeyer (age 18); John Brockmeyer (age 17); William Brockmeyer (age 15); Minnie Brockmeyer (age 13); Carl Brockmeyer (age 7); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 5).

Census (family):

   According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, the household at 3433 Osage Street in Ward 13 consisted of Chas. A. Brockmeyer, 56 year old head of household, and his wife, Lena, age 52, and four of their children: Charlotte Brockmeyer (age 28); William Brockmeyer (age 25); Charles Brockmeyer (age 16); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 14). Also living in the home was Joseph H. Shad, age 28, a clerk in an "Electric" [sic], identified as a widowed son-in-law of Chas. A. Brockmeyer.

Census (family):

   According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, the household at 4633 Louisiana Avenue in Ward 13 consisted of Charles A. Brockmeyer, 68 year old head of house working as a keeper in a park, and his wife, Lena Brockmeyer, age 62. Also in living in the home were two of their children: William Brockmeyer (age 35) and Carl Brockmeyer (age 27).

Census (family):

   According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, the household at 4633 Louisiana in Ward 13 consisted of Charles A. Brockmeyer, 79 year old head of household, his wife, Lena Brockmeyer, age 72, and their son, William Brockmeyer, age 45. Charles, whose occupation was day watchman at a park, had not been employed during 1939 and was not employed at the time of the census in April 1940; he reported that he was not able to work. Lena was engaged in "home housework." Charles and Lena had completed schooling through the 6th grade.

Henry married [---?---], [--?--]. [--?--] died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
According to her death certificate, Olga Brockmeyer was the daughter of Henry Plate. The informant, John K. Brockmeyer, lived at the same residence as Olga (2301 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri) and was no doubt her husband. He did not know the maiden name of Olga's mother. Further details of the lives of Olga's parents are not known at this time.

Notes:

Birth:
He was also known as Henry.

Immigration:
Conrad emigrated from Germany with two sons from his first marriage.

Buried:
Conrad is buried in the Lutheran Cemetery.

Conrad married Friese, Charlotte. Charlotte was born , Germany; died 1895; was buried , Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1854, USA
• Military Service: Between 7 Jul 1858 and 20 Oct 1861
• Census: 1880, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1890, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1900, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Private Conrad Thoma was wounded in action at Bull Run, Virginia on July, 21, 1861. He was judged to be partially disabled, and discharged from the Army on October 21, 1861. At that time he was 5' 4½" tall and 24 years old, of fair complexion, with grey eyes and brown hair. By occupation he was a laborer. The Certificate of Disability for Discharge and the Certificates for Pension filed in October 1861 state that Conrad Thoma "is twenty four years of age". On both forms the words "is" and "years of age" are pre-printed. A space is provided for the person completing the form to enter the number of those years. If these two standard forms have been filled out correctly, Conrad Thoma would have been 24 years old in 1861. By calculation, this would give him a date of birth of 1837 (It seems less likely the reference is to his age at the time of his enlistment in 1858; this would give him a birth date of 1834). This does not agree with a date of birth of January 11, 1839 stated on the Copy of the Certificate of Death issued by the City of St. Louis on November 30, 1903. On the Certificate of Disability for Discharge, the place of birth is recorded as 'Walinberg', Germany. In the 1900 U.S. census, Conrad's birth date is recorded as Jan 1839.

Immigration:
In the 1990 federal census, Conrad is enumerated as a naturalized citizen who immigrated to the USA in 1854.

Military Service:

     Private Conrad Thoma of [Bvt?] Major William Brooks[?] Company G of the Third Regiment of the United States Infantry was enlisted by Lieutenant Philipps of the same regiment on July 7, 1858 at Syracuse, New York for a term of 5 years. On July 21, 1861, Conrad was wounded in action at Bull Run, Virginia. A musket ball "passed through his left hand, shattering the third and fourth metacarpal bones." He was judged to be partially disabled, and discharged from the Army of the Potomac on October 20, 1861 in Washington, D.C. At that time he was 5' 4½" tall and 24 years old, of fair complexion, with grey eyes and brown hair. By occupation he was a laborer. His stated age of 24 years at the time of his discharge would give him a date of birth of 1837. This does not agree with the date of birth supplied on the Copy of the Certificate of Death issued by the City of St. Louis in 1903.

Census:
The household in which Conrad Thoma lived was enumerated twice in the 1880 federal census. The first enumeration, in June, was rejected. The second, which seems to have been accepted as official, was dated November 1880. In the latter, Conrad's household was placed at what appears to be 220 Jackson Street. He was identified as married, 42 years of age, having been born in Württemberg, and worked as a cane bottomer.

Census:
According to the 1890 U.S. enumeration of veterans and survivors, Conrad Thoma was living at 2331 South Second Street.

Census:
According to the 1900 federal census, Conrad's date of birth was January 1839, his age was 61 years, and his place of birth was Germany. He immigrated to the USA in 1854 and was a naturalized citizen. He had been married for 36 years and now made his living as a baker.

Buried:
Conrad was buried at New St. Marcus Cemetery. William Michel is listed as the undertaker on the Copy of the Certificate of Death issued by the City of St. Louis. According to Charlotte C. (Brockmeyer) Gerber, the pastor from Old St. Marcus Church on Soulard Street preached. New St. Marcus Church is on Giles Ave. (off Grand).

Died:
Conrad died at his home at 208 Lami St, St. Louis, Missouri. The cause of death was listed as many years of chronic rheumatism.

Conrad married Elbert, Anna Maria 24 Apr 1864, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. Anna was born Nov 1838, Kingdom of Bavaria; died Aft 1910, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried , St. Louis, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1860
• Census: 1880, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1900, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1910, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Census:
Anna Thoma's household was enumerated twice in the 1880 federal census. The first enumeration, in June, was rejected. The second, which seems to have been accepted as official, was dated November 1880. In the latter, Anna's family appears to be living at 220 Jackson Street. She was identified as married, 43 years of age, having been born in Bavaria, and was keeping house.

Census:
In the 1900 federal census, the Thoma family is living at 2331 South Second Street. Anna's date of birth was given as November 1838 and her place of birth was Germany. She had immigrated to the USA in 1860. Anna was the wife of Conrad Thoma; they had been married for 36 years. She was recorded as being the mother of 13 children, 5 of whom were still living in 1900 (compare these figures with those reported in the 1910 federal census).

Census:
In the 1910 federal census, Anna was head of a household at 208 Lami Street that also included her son, John. She was identified as a 71 year old widow who had been born in Germany and had immigrated in 1860. Anna is recorded as the mother of 9 children, 5 of them were still living in 1910 (compare these numbers with the enumeration in 1900).

Buried:
The funeral was from Our Lady of Sorrows Church (on Gravois). Burial was at New St. Marcus Cemetery.

Died:
Anna died at her home at 208 Lami Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The exact date is not yet determined. Some research states that she died in 1907. However the 1910 federal census finds Anna, age 71 and a widow, living with her son, John, age 32 and a widower. By the time of the 1920 census, John is residing in the household of his married sister, Louisa Merkel.

Notes:

According to the Declaration for Widow's Pension, Anna and Conrad had 11 children, but only five were still alive in 1903, and all of these were over 16 years of age.

Married:

     In her Declaration for Widow's Pension (sworn to on November 16, 1903, and stamped by the US Pension Office on November 14, 1903), Anna declares that she was married to Conrad Thoma under the name of Anna M. Schneider and was a widow at the time of her marriage to Thoma. She further states that Conrad Thoma was single and had never been married before. A letter from the Baltimore Cemetery Company (8 South Street, Baltimore, Maryland), dated January 16, 1904, certifies that Lawrence Schneider died of apoplexy [stroke?] on February 16, 1864 at the age of 59 years and was buried February 18, 1864 in grave No. 4, Lot No. 93, Section II "in said cemetery". Signed by William R. Fluharty, Secretary. The letter bears the US Pension Office stamp with the date of February 9, 1904.