Gerber, Louis Alvin

Notes:

Birth:
Louis' middle name was misspelled as 'Albin' on his birth certificate.

Military Service:
Louis served during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

Buried:
Louis' funeral was at St. John's Evangelical United Church of Christ. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, section 1Z, site 789.

Louis married Krumm, Arline Audrey [Group Sheet]

1. Gerber, Patricia Kay
2. Gerber, Joyce Elizabeth

Other Events:

• Membership: St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Naphtali Lodge No. 25, A. F. & A. M.
• Baptism: 3 Apr 1892, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Military Service: 1917–1919
• Illness: 1941

Notes:

Birth:
Louis' place of birth is listed as St. Louis on his daughter Dorothy's birth certificate.

Membership:
Louis was Master of the Lodge in 1930.

Baptism:
Louis was baptized in St Matthew's Evangelical Church, H. Drees, pastor.

Military Service:

     In May 1918, a St. Louis, Missouri newspaper published photos of Louis and his brother, Eugene, and a very short account of their activities in the Army:

     "Sergt. Eugene A. Gerber of 1616 [sic] Potomac street sent a letter home in which he says he expects to leave for France at almost any hour. He is with the 8th Coast Company, Signal Corps, England. His brother, Louis A. Gerber, has been with the Headquarters Detachment in France for some time. In his letter he stated that he had formed a band of which he is a bugler."

     Louis enlisted into the U.S. Army on 24 November 1917 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. At the time, he resided in the family home at 2616 Potomac Street (not 1616, as stated in the newspaper notice). He had training in mechanical drawing and work experience as a pattern maker and woodworker. He was initially assigned to the Mechanical Repair Shops, Motor Transport Corp, at Camp Meigs, Washington, D.C. He served overseas from 4 January 1917 to 11 June 1919; part of that time in France. He was honorably discharged with the rank of private 1st class on 12 July 1919 at Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky.

Louis married Brockmeyer, Charlotte Caroline Christine 3 Jul 1920, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Charlotte (daughter of Brockmeier, Carl August and Thoma, Magdelena) 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. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1910, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1920, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Charlotte's place of birth is listed as St. Louis on her daughter Dorothy's birth certificate.

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Lottie Brockmeyer, age 8, lived at 1832 10th Street in Ward 8 with her parents, Charles A. Brockmeyer, age 36, and Lena Brockmeyer, age 32. Lottie had attended school for 9 months and could read, write and speak English. Also in the home were Lottie's three siblings: John Brockmeyer, age 7; William Brockmeyer, age 5; and, Minnie Brockmeyer, age 3.

Census:
According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, Lottie Brockmeyer, an 18 year old saleslady at a dry goods store, lived at 3709 Chippewa Street in Ward 13 with her parents, Chas. A. Brockmeyer (age 48) and Lena Brockmeyer (age 42), married for 19 years and Lottie's five siblings: John Brockmeyer (age 17); William Brockmeyer (age 15); Minnie Brockmeyer (age 13); Carl Brockmeyer (age 7); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 5).

Census:
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, Charlotte Brockmeyer, age 28 and single, lived at 3433 Osage Street in Ward 13 with her parents, Chas. A. Brockmeyer, 56 year old head of household, and his wife, Lena, age 52, and three of Charlotte's siblings: William Brockmeyer (age 25); Charles Brockmeyer (age 16); and Mathilda Brockmeyer (age 14). Also living in the home was Joseph H. Shad, age 28, identified as a widowed son-in-law of Chas. A. Brockmeyer.

Buried:
Schrader Funeral Home (500 Manchester Road, Ballwin, Missouri, 63011) handled the arrangements.

Died:
Charlotte died while a patient at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis (St. Louis County), Missouri. Her death was certified by Dr. Leroy F. Ortmeyer (2623 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis, Missouri), License No. 26274. Date of death: Sept. 16, 1981 at 5:15 a.m. Immediate cause of death was conjunctive heart failure (onset in the preceding 6 months) as a consequence of arterio____ heart disease (onset in the preceding 15 years). Other significant conditions were ____________. No autopsy was requested.

Notes:

Married:
The marriage certificate refers to a license issued on 3 July 1920 by the Recorder of Deeds of the City of St. Louis. Rev. F. W. Weidmann of Trinity Lutheran Church signed the certificate. Miss Charlotte Seele and Mr. Wm. Brockmeyer are listed as witnesses.

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Baptism: 29 Jan 1860, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1870, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 29 Mar 1874, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1880, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
In the 1860 U.S. Census, eight month old "Louis" Gerber is identified as having been born in Baden. In latter enumerations, and in his death certificate, George Louis Gerber's place of birth is reported as St. Louis, or Missouri. The confusion seems to arise from determining exactly when his parents emigrated from Baden. It is reported that they married in 1858 shortly before leaving for the USA and that their son was born shortly after they arrived in Missouri. The exact date of the marriage and the exact date of their appearance in St. Louis awaits further research.

Census:
Eight month old "Louis" is identified as having been born in Baden. In subsequent federal enumerations, his place of birth is given as St. Louis, or Missouri.

Baptism:
George was baptized at the Independent Evangelical Protestant Church in St. Louis.

Census:
George was identified as a 10 year old school boy born in Missouri.

Confirmation:
George was confirmed at St. Marcus Church.

Census:
He was identified as a 20 year old millwright, born in Missouri.

Buried:
Rev. Heinrich Drees of St. Matthew's Evangelical Church (at Jefferson Ave. and Potomac Street, St. Louis, Missouri) lead the service. George is buried in Park Lawn Cemetery in Lemay, Missouri.

Died:
According to his death certificate, George died at home from cerebral apoplexy. Arteriosclerosis was a contributing cause. An undated obituary from a local newspaper read:

     GERBER - On Sunday, Dec. 21, 1924, at 3 a.m., George L. Gerber of 2616 Potomac street, beloved husband of Charlotte Gerber (nee Etling) and father of Selma A., Eugene A. and Louis A. Gerber and Mrs. Frances Seesler (nee Gerber) and our dear brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandfather and uncle, in his sixty-fifth year.
     Funeral from the Schumacher funeral home, 3013 Meramec street, Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m., to Park Lawn Cemetery.
     Deceased was a member of Jefferson Lodge, No. 119, I.O.O.F; Lyon Council No. 21, Jr., O.U.A.M., and Osceola Pride, I.O.R.M.

George married Etling, Charlotte Elisabetha 19 Oct 1882, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Charlotte (daughter of Etling, August Louis and Dienstbier, Margaretha) was born 10 Nov 1859, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died 28 Jan 1933, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 31 Jan 1933, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 25 Dec 1859, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 6 Apr 1873, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Birth:
She was commonly known by the name of "Barbara."

Confirmation:
Charlotte was confirmed in the Evangelische S. Pauls Kirche in St. Louis, Missouri.

Buried:
The funeral was at the Schumacher Funeral Home (3013 Meramec Street) on Tuesday, January 31, 1933 at 2:00 p.m. Charlotte was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery in Lemay, Missouri.

Died:
Her obituary read:

     GERBER, CHARLOTTE (nee Etling) - Of 2616 Potomac, on Saturday, Jan. 28, 1933, at 12:37 p.m., beloved widow of the late George J. [sic] Gerber, dear mother of Selma A., Eugene A., and Louis A. Gerber and Frances Seesler, our dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother, aunt, cousin and niece, age 73 years.
     Funeral from the Schumacher Funeral Home, 3013 Meramec stret [sic], Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m., to Parklawn Cemetery. A member of Col. Hassendeubel W. R. C. No. 19; Good Ladies' Aid, and St. Matthew's Ladies' Aid Society.

Notes:

Married:
George and Charlotte were married by Rev. H. Braschler.

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.

Other Events:

• Occupation: St. Louis, Missouri, USA; grocer
• Immigration: 1858/9, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1860, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1870, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1880, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Occupation:
George owned a grocery store on South Broadway in St. Louis.

Census:
He was identified as a 30 year old carpenter born in Baden.

Census:
He was identified as Jacob Gerber, a 40 year old carpenter from Baden.

Census:
He was identified as a 51 year old retail grocer, born in Germany.

Buried:
George was buried in Old St. Marcus Cemetery.

Died:
George died at his home at 2822 South Carondelet. The cause of death was marasmus, a disease causing gradual emaciation.

George married Müller, Franziska 1858, Grand Duchy of Baden. Franziska (daughter of Müller, Michael and Mückahorn, Elizabeth) was born 25 Jul 1831, Grand Duchy of Baden; died 31 Aug 1924, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1858/9, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1860, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1870, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1880, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Cremation: 3 Sep 1924

Notes:

Birth:
This woman's given name appears in various forms: Franceska; Franciska; Francesca; Franziska. I have chosen to use the spelling she herself used when signing papers connected with her husband's probate court case, 1881-1883.

Census:
In the 1860 U.S. census, "Frances" was enumerated as 27 years old (born in Baden), which would indicate a year of birth of about 1832-1833.

Census:
She was identified as a 39 year old housewife.

Census:
She was identified as a 50 year old housewife, born in Germany.

Cremation:
The funeral was held on Wednesday, September 3, 1924 at Shepard Parlors (4121 North Grand Boulevard) and then to Valhalla Crematory.

Died:
Franceska died from chronic myocarditis complicated by arterial sclerosis. Her death notice in the local paper read:

     "GERBER - Entered into rest Sunday, Aug. 31, 1924, Franceska Gerber of 3919A Garfield avenue, beloved mother of George L., Otto H., Fred William Gerber, the late Philip A. and Rudolph M. Gerber, our dear grandmother and great-grandmother, aged 93 years, 1 month and 6 days.
     "Funeral Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 2:30 p.m. from Shepard parlors, 4121 North Grand boulevard, to Valhalla Crematory."

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1846, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Immigration:
August emigrated from Germany with his parents and at least his brother Benjamin.

Buried:
August was buried in St. Matthew's Cemetery, St. Louis.

August married Dienstbier, Margaretha 28 Oct 1852, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. Margaretha (daughter of Dienstbier, Heinrich and [---?---], [--?--]) was born 2 Jul 1834, Mühlhausen, Bavaria; died 3 Mar 1915, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 6 Mar 1915, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1845, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Margaretha was buried at St. Mathew's Cemetery.

Died:
According to her death certificate, Margaretha died about 7:00 am of cerebral apoplexy of about 1½ days duration.

Some of her obituaries:

     ETLING - Passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 1915, at 7 a.m., Margaret Etling (nee Dinsbeer), widow of August Etling, at the age of 81 years, dear mother of Charlotte Gerber (nee Etling), Elizabeth Wende (nee Etling), Amelia Bayer (nee Etling), mother-in-law of George L. Gerber and William F. Beyer, and our dear grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother."
     Funeral on Saturday, March 6, at 2 p.m. from the residence, 2616 Potomac street, to St. Matthew's Church, thence to St. Matthew's Cemetery."
     Deceased was a member of Good Ladies' Aid Society, Co. Hassendeubel, W.R.C. No. 19; Concordia Aid Society and St. Matthew's Frauenverein.

          ETLING RITES TO-MORROW.
     The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Etling, 80 years old, who was the widow of August Etling, formerly a prosperous South St. Louis merchant, and who died Wednesday morning at her residence, 2616 Potomac street, after an illness of a month, will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Burial will be in St. Mathew's [sic] Cemetery.
     Mrs. Etling is survived by three children, seventeen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Etling was born in Bavaria, July 2 1834, and came to America with her parents in 1845. She was the only living member of the Order of Good Ladies.

From a German-language obituary:

          Mrs. Margaret Etling's Funeral
          Takes place tomorrow afternoon at St. Matthew's Evangelical Church

     The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Etling, who died on Wednesday morning at her home at 2616 Potomac Street at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 1 day after a month long confinement to her sick bed, takes place tomorrow afternoon from the house of mourning and St. Matthew's Evangelical Church on Jefferson Ave. and Potomac Street and on to the St. Matthew's Cemetery.
     The deceased was born on 2 July 1834 in Bavaria and came to the United States in 1845 with her parents, where the family settled in South St. Louis. She later married August Etling, a well known business man from South St. Louis, who was at one time a member of the City Council and also played a prominent roll in the Free Masons. Her husband preceded her in death on 7 December 1876. The marriage was blessed with 11 children, of whom 3 are still alive. In addition to these, 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, as well as four brothers, Dr. John, Frederick, and Eckhardt Dinsbeer in St. Louis and Simon Dinsbeer in Decatur, Ill., as next of kin, mourn the death of the dear departed.
     Mrs. Etling was the sole surviving Charter Member of the Order of Good Ladies and belonged to the Women's Relief Corp of the Hassendeubel Post, G. A. R, the Concordia Aid Society, the St. Matthew's Ladies' Society as well as being an active member of the St. Matthew's Evangelical Church itself.
     At the funeral, six grandchildren will serve as pall-bearers. Pastor H. Drees of St. Matthew's Church officiates.

Notes:

Married:
The marriage was performed by Rev. Franz (Frederick) Picker. When enumerated for the 1900 U. S. Census, Margaretha, a 65 year old widow, was identified as the mother of 11 children, of whom only 5 were alive at the time the enumeration. A German language obituary for Margaretha also mentions her 11 children, only three of whom survived her.

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.