Brockmeier, Carl August

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]

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.

1. Brockmeyer, Charlotte Caroline Christine was born 9 Jul 1891, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; died 16 Sep 1981, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried , Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.
2. Brockmeyer, John C. was born 19 Dec 1892, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; died Sep 1975, Missouri, USA.
3. Brockmeyer, Wilhelm was born Nov 1894, Missouri, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Brockmeyer, Minnie was born Jun 1896, Missouri, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Brockmeyer, Carl A. was born 19 Jan 1903, Missouri, USA; died 3 Oct 1990; was buried 6 Oct 1990, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
6. Brockmeyer, Mathilda H. was born 11 Feb 1905, Missouri, USA; died 23 Apr 1983, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 27 Apr 1983, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

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]