Nelson, Thompson Charlton

Notes:

Birth:
He was an attorney, served one term in the Missouri legislature, and was for 25 years the director of legislative research for the state of Missouri.

William married Arnhold, Katherine Gertrude 1928, Missouri, USA. Katherine (daughter of Arnhold, Rev. Thomas Edward and Steinmetz, Clara Gertrude) was born 4 Jun 1907, Amity, DeKalb County, Missouri, USA; died Oct 1987, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Martin married Charlton, Elizabeth England. Elizabeth was born , England; died , USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
Martin and Elizabeth emigrated to the USA. Martin, the son Richard Nelson, a printer from Durham, England, entered the printing business in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Other Events:

• Census: Jun 1900, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of George Arnhold, head of household, born April 1849 in Germany, age 51, married for 30 years, immigrated to the USA in 1857 (corrected by another hand to 1853), in USA 47 years, naturalized citizen, brick contractor; Mary Arnhold, wife, born January 1850 in France, age 50, married, for 30 years, mother of 9 children, 9 children still living, immigrated to the USA in 1857 (corrected by another hand to 1853), in USA 47 years; George Arnhold, son, born June 1874 in Missouri, age 25, single, bricklayer; Phillip Arnhold, son, born June 1876 in Missouri, age 23, single, bricklayer; Thomas Arnhold, son, born September 1881 in Missouri, age 18, single, book keeper; Oscar Arnhold, son, born January 1886 in Missouri, age 14, single, attended school; Marie Arnhold, daughter, born January 1888 in Missouri, age 12, single, attended school; and Raymond Arnhold, son, born December 1892 in Missouri, age 7, single, attended school.

Buried:
Thomas was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Died:
According to his death certificate, Thomas, of 2703 Renick Street, was an office manager at Hirsch Brothers Dry Goods Company. He died of heart disease after four days in Missouri Methodist Hospital.

Thomas married Steinmetz, Clara Gertrude 28 Jan 1903, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA. Clara (daughter of Steinmetz, Johann Carl Conrad and Fiegenbaum, Caroline Katherine) was born 14 Jan 1878, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA; died 10 Jun 1970, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Residence (family):

     On Friday, 2 August 1907, The Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri, published a brief notice that Rev. Thomas Arnhold, his wife and daughter, of Amity, Missouri, were in town for the week to attend the district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They were the guests of his wife's aunt, Christina Wilhelmina (Fiegenbaum) Curry, wife of Thomas Curry.

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1852, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jul 1860, Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Military Service: Between 1864 and 1865; in the U.S. Civil War
• Census: Aug 1870, Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Occupation: Between 1871 and 1918, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA; a building contractor
• Census: Jun 1880, Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1900, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1910, Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Immigration:

     George, his parents and his seven siblings departed from Le Havre, France. They disembarked at New Orleans, Louisiana and traveled up the Mississippi River to St. Louis, Missouri. After a sojourn in that city for a few months, the family settled in St. Joseph, Missouri about June, 1852.

Census:

     According to the 1860 enumeration, the household, whose post office address was St. Joseph, Missouri, consisted of Philip Arnold [sic], age 57, stone mason, born in Bavaria; Careline [sic] Arnold, age 51, born in Bavaria; Fredrick Arnold, age 15, attended school within the year, born in Bavaria; Sharrot [sic] Arnold, age 12, attended school within the year; born in Bavaria; and George Arnold, age 10, attended school within the year; born in Bavaria.

Military Service:

     According to a 1915 biography, "George enlisted in Company C, Forty-fourth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and with his comrades took part in all of the regiment's marches, campaigns and battles, seeing service in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama."

Census:

     According to the 1870 enumeration, the household, which used the Easton Post Office, consisted of Phillip Arnholt [sic], age 63, a stone mason, born in Bavaria, a male U.S. citizen 21 years of age or older; Caroline Arnholt, age 61, keeping house, born in Bavaria; George Arnholt, age 21, a stone mason, born in Bavaria, a male U.S. citizen 21 years of age or older; and Mary Arnholt, age 20, keeping house, born in France.

Occupation:

     The following biographical sketch was published in 1915 in History of Northwest Missouri, edited by Walter Williams.

     GEORGE ARNHOLD.     A resident of St. Joseph for upwards of three score years, and a veteran of the war between the states, George Arnhold is numbered among the citizens of high standing and good repute in Buchanan County, and as a man of integrity and worth is held in high esteem throughout the community. He was born in Bavaria, which was likewise the birthplace of his father, Philip Arnhold, and of his grandfather, John Arnhold. His great-grandfather on the paternal side was also a native, and life-long resident of that village, where he carried on a good business as a contractor and builder.
     Following the trade of his father, John Arnhold was engaged in building and contracting in his native village until 1849, when he came to America, locating in St. Louis, where he resided until his death, at a ripe old age. Three of his sons, Michael, John and Philip, immigrated to the United States, as did a daughter, who married a Mr. Dick, Michael and Philip settling in St. Louis.
     Brought up and educated in the fatherland, Philip Arnhold succeeded to the occupation of his father and grandfather, becoming a contractor and builder. Settling up his affairs in the fall of 1852, he started soon after for America, with his family embarking in a sailing vessel, and after a tiresome voyage of sixty-six days landing in New Orleans. Coming from there to Missouri, he spent six months in St. Louis, and then came by boat to St. Joseph. At that time there was not a railroad west of the Mississippi, the entire country being a territory, and Northwest Missouri was but sparsely settled, with only a small portion of land cleared. There were several stores, however, but the greater part of the business consisted in the selling of goods to parties preparing to cross the plains, many trains starting from St. Joseph each year. Establishing himself as a contractor and builder, Philip Arnhold carried on a good business in that line for many years, continuing a resident of the city until his death, at the age of three score and ten years. He married Caroline Klos, a native of Bavaria. She survived him, passing away at the venerable age of eighty-two years. Eight children were born of their marriage, as follows: Karl, Caroline, Philip, Sophie, Jacob, Frederick, Charlotte, and George. At the breaking out of the war between the states Frederick enlisted in the Thirteenth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and in the engagement at Lexington was captured by the Confederates, and subsequently released on parole. Being then exchanged, he re-enlisted in the Sixteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, with which he took part in many engagements, and was killed at the last battle fought in North Carolina.
     George Arnhold was educated in the public schools of St. Joseph, and as a boy began to learn the trade of stone cutter. In 1864, inspired by patriotic enthusiasm, he enlisted in Company C, Forty-fourth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and with his comrades took part in all of the regiment's marches, campaigns and battles, seeing service in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Being honorably discharged from the service in September, 1865, Mr. Arnhold returned to St. Joseph, and for the ensuing six years worked at his trade. Embarking in business as a contractor in 1871, he continued thus employed for more than forty years, doing a large amount of contracting and building.
     Mr. Arnhold succeeded to the ownership of his father's homestead, and has occupied it continuously for sixty-one years, it being located on North Second Street, and containing five acres of land. When his father bought the property a small portion of the land, on which a log house had been erected, was cleared, and constituted the entire improvements. The land is now all improved, and Mr. Arnhold cultivates the various fruits grown in this section of the country, and all kinds of garden truck. The log house which was the first home of the family has given place to a comfortable brick residence. The land is quite level, but it is on an elevation commanding a fine view of the city and surrounding country, the place being very pleasant and attractive.
     Mr. Arnhold married, February 15, 1870, Miss Mary Charpentier, who was born in Strassburg, Alsace, France. Her father, Alphonse Charpentier, a native of France, was well educated, and as a young man entered the Government service as a public official in the City of Strassburg, and was there a resident until his death, at the age of fifty-two years. His wife, whose maiden name was Josephine Lutz, was born in Strassburg, France. Left a widow with six children when comparatively young, she came with her children to America in 1853, settling in Wheeling, Virginia, where she subsequently married George Chaney. In 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Chaney migrated to Missouri, and spent their remaining days in St. Joseph. By her first marriage Mrs. Chaney had five children, Josephine, August, Joseph, Mary and Augusta. Both of the sons served in the war between the states, August serving in the Confederate Army, and Joseph in the Union Army. By her second marriage Mrs. Chaney had three daughters, Louisa, Anna and Catherine.
     Mr. and Mrs. Arnhold are the parents of nine children, namely: Frederick, Josephine, George, Philip, Caroline, Thomas, Oscar, Marie, and Raymond. Frederick married Johanna Jellick, and they have three children, Gladys, Mary and Frederick. Josephine, wife of Samuel P. Fleshman, has four children, Otis, Lloyd, Carolyn and Frederick. George married Lena Castle. Philip married Sadie Reed. Caroline, wife of Arthur Shanburg, has two children, Ruth and Victor. Thomas married Clara Steinmetz, and they have one daughter, Gertrude. Marie married Oscar Shaw and has two children, Helen and Carroll.
     Fraternally Mr. Arnhold is a member of St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, Ancient Free and Accepted Order of Masons; of Mitchell Chapter no. 89, Royal Arch Masons; of St. Joseph Council No. 9, Royal and Select Masters; and of Moila Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

Census:

     According to the 1880 enumeration, the household consisted of George Arnold, age 30, married, a stone mason, born in Prussia; Mary Arnold, age 30, wife, keeping house, born in France; Frederick Arnold, age 9, son, attended school in the census year, born in Missouri; Josephine Arnold, age 7, daughter, attended school in the census year, born in Missouri; George Arnold, age 6, son, born in Missouri; Philip K. Arnold, age 4, son, born in Missouri; Caroline, age 2, daughter, born in Missouri; and Caroline Arnold, age 70, mother, widowed, boarder, born in Prussia.

Census:

     According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of George Arnhold, head of household, born April 1849 in Germany, age 51, married for 30 years, immigrated to the USA in 1857 (corrected by another hand to 1853), in USA 47 years, naturalized citizen, brick contractor; Mary Arnhold, wife, born January 1850 in France, age 50, married, for 30 years, mother of 9 children, 9 children still living, immigrated to the USA in 1857 (corrected by another hand to 1853), in USA 47 years; George Arnhold, son, born June 1874 in Missouri, age 25, single, bricklayer; Phillip Arnhold, son, born June 1876 in Missouri, age 23, single, bricklayer; Thomas Arnhold, son, born September 1881 in Missouri, age 18, single, book keeper; Oscar Arnhold, son, born January 1886 in Missouri, age 14, single, attended school; Marie Arnhold, daughter, born January 1888 in Missouri, age 12, single, attended school; and Raymond Arnhold, son, born December 1892 in Missouri, age 7, single, attended school.

Census:

     According to the 1910 enumeration, the household consisted of George Arnhold, age 61, head of household, married (for 40 years), born in Germany; naturalized citizen; brick mason and builder; Mary A. Arnhold, age 60, wife, married (for 40 years), mother of 9 children (9 children still alive), born in France; Oscar Arnhold, age 24, son, single, born in Missouri, brick mason and builder; Raymond Arnhold, age [17?], son, single, born in Missouri, apprentice brick layer.

Died:
According to his death certificate, George, a brick contractor, died at 2312 North 2nd Street after suffering from "La Gripp" for seven days.

George married Charpentier, Mary 15 Feb 1870, Missouri, USA. Mary (daughter of Charpentier, Alphonse and Lutz, Josephine) was born 8 Jan 1850, Strasbourg, Alsace, Kingdom of France; died 20 Mar 1939, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA; was buried 22 Mar 1939, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: Abt 1853, USA
• Census: Aug 1870, Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1880, Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jun 1900, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Apr 1910, Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Immigration:
According to her death certificate (dated 1939), Mary had been a resident of the USA for 86 years, and had lived in St. Joseph, Missouri for 76 years (since about 1863).

Census:

     According to the 1870 enumeration, the household, which used the Easton Post Office, consisted of Phillip Arnholt [sic], age 63, a stone mason, born in Bavaria, a male U.S. citizen 21 years of age or older; Caroline Arnholt, age 61, keeping house, born in Bavaria; George Arnholt, age 21, a stone mason, born in Bavaria, a male U.S. citizen 21 years of age or older; and Mary Arnholt, age 20, keeping house, born in France.

Census:

     According to the 1880 enumeration, the household consisted of George Arnold, age 30, married, a stone mason, born in Prussia; Mary Arnold, age 30, wife, keeping house, born in France; Frederick Arnold, age 9, son, attended school in the census year, born in Missouri; Josephine Arnold, age 7, daughter, attended school in the census year, born in Missouri; George Arnold, age 6, son, born in Missouri; Philip K. Arnold, age 4, son, born in Missouri; Caroline, age 2, daughter, born in Missouri; and Caroline Arnold, age 70, mother, widowed, boarder, born in Prussia.

Census:

     According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of George Arnhold, head of household, born April 1849 in Germany, age 51, married for 30 years, immigrated to the USA in 1857 (corrected by another hand to 1853), in USA 47 years, naturalized citizen, brick contractor; Mary Arnhold, wife, born January 1850 in France, age 50, married, for 30 years, mother of 9 children, 9 children still living, immigrated to the USA in 1857 (corrected by another hand to 1853), in USA 47 years; George Arnhold, son, born June 1874 in Missouri, age 25, single, bricklayer; Phillip Arnhold, son, born June 1876 in Missouri, age 23, single, bricklayer; Thomas Arnhold, son, born September 1881 in Missouri, age 18, single, book keeper; Oscar Arnhold, son, born January 1886 in Missouri, age 14, single, attended school; Marie Arnhold, daughter, born January 1888 in Missouri, age 12, single, attended school; and Raymond Arnhold, son, born December 1892 in Missouri, age 7, single, attended school.

Census:

     According to the 1910 enumeration, the household consisted of George Arnhold, age 61, head of household, married (for 40 years), born in Germany; naturalized citizen; brick mason and builder; Mary A. Arnhold, age 60, wife, married (for 40 years), mother of 9 children (9 children still alive), born in France; Oscar Arnhold, age 24, son, single, born in Missouri, brick mason and builder; Raymond Arnhold, age [17?], son, single, born in Missouri, apprentice brick layer.

Buried:
Her grave is located at Section 2; Block 13; Lot 2.

Died:
According to her death certificate, Mary died at her home, 2312 North 2nd Street from heart disease.

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1896, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA; bookkeeper

Notes:

Birth:
Johann Carl Conrad was the son of Benjamin Steinmetz. His mother's name is not known at this time.

Occupation:
According to obituaries in 1896 for his brother-in-law, Dr. George Adolph Fiegenbaum, J. C. Steinmetz was a bookkeeper. His employer was either the Turner-Frazer Mercantile Company or the Nave and McCord Mercantile Company, both of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Buried:
According to an obituary and his death certificate, John was to be buried in Ashland Cemetery.

Died:
The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for John C. Steinmetz which she reported had appeared on 29 November 1912 in the St. Joseph Gazette, of St. Joseph, Missouri.

John C. Steinmetz, 70 years old, died at his home 7121 North Fifth Street, yesterday afternoon after an illness of several months from a complication of diseases resulting from rheumatism. He was a native of Germany, having been born in Gravenstain, Hessen Cassel, 16 May 1842 and came to this country in 1863, settling in the east. Steinmetz came to St. Joseph in 1868 and with the exception of two years spent in Denver, has continually resided here. He was a bookkeeper for the past twenty-eight years for the Nave-McCord Mercantile Company. His wife, who was the daughter of the late Rev. Henry Fiegenbaum, with six children, survive. Adolph H. Steinmetz, local superintendent for Bradstreet Commercial Agency, is a son, the other children are George of St. Joseph, four daughters Mrs. T. E. Arnhold, Mrs. O. H. Mills and Mrs. E. E. Weary all of St. Joseph and Mrs. Earl Parsells of Louisville, Kentucky. Funeral arrangements have not been definitely settled, but will probably be held Saturday afternoon from the home and St. Paul's M. E. Church. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

According to the death certificate, John died at about 3:55 p.m. at 1121 North 5th Street from "ulceration of the duodenum."

Johann married Fiegenbaum, Caroline Katherine 30 Oct 1873, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA. Caroline (daughter of Fiegenbaum, Heinrich Hermann and Kastenbudt, Clara Catherine) was born 31 Oct 1852, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; died 11 Sep 1932, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA; was buried 13 Sep 1932, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: May 1870, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
• Census: Jul 1870, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry, age 50, a minister; Clara, age 47, at home; Mary, age 19, at home; Carri, age 17, at home; George, age 16, a clerk; Anna, age 13, at home; Minnie, age 11, at home; Legette, age 9, at home; Louis Deitch, age 26, a dry goods merchant; and Mike Connelly, age 22, a clerk.

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry, age 50, clergyman of the Methodist church, and a citizen of the USA; Clara, age 46, keeping house; Mary, age 20, blind; Carrie, age 17; George, age 15, in school; Anna, age 13, in school; Minnie, age 11, in school; and Lizzetta, age 8, in school.

Buried:
Caroline was buried in Ashland Cemetery.

Died:
Caroline died at 2703 Renick Street about 5:20 p.m. from acute nephritis. According to the information recorded on her death certificate, she had been a resident of St. Joseph for 56 years.

Notes:

Married:
The marriage may have taken place in Holt County, Missouri. Further research on this matter is required.

Residence (family):
In the Social Register of Saint Joseph, Missouri, published in 1903, "Mr. and Mrs. John C. Steinmetz" resided at 1121 N. Fifth. "Rev. Henry Fiegebaum", Mrs. Steinmetz's father, lived nearby at 1123 N. Fifth.