Müller, Franziska

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."

Franziska married Gerber, George Jacob 1858, Grand Duchy of Baden. George (son of Gerber, Mathias and Voos, Barbara) was born 1 Jun 1830, Grand Duchy of Baden; died 7 May 1881, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried , St. Louis, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. Gerber, George Louis was born 20 Oct 1859, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died 21 Dec 1924, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 24 Dec 1924, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.
2. Gerber, Otto H. was born 22 Feb 1862, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died 18 Feb 1926, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 22 Feb 1926, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
3. Gerber, Philip Adolph was born Abt 1867, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died Bef 1924, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
4. Gerber, Gustaf Heinrich was born 9 Jul 1869, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died 1 May 1870, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.
5. Gerber, Frederick Wilhelm was born 26 Sep 1871, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died 7 Mar 1928, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 10 Mar 1928, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
6. Gerber, Rudolph Mathias was born 17 Sep 1875, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; died 9 Nov 1915, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried 12 Nov 1915, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Michael married Mückahorn, Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Sources differ on the name of this woman. Her given name appears as either Elizabeth or Margaret. Her maiden name has been deciphered as Muekenhirn, Muckahorn or Muckaborn. Her true identity requires further research.