Figge, Charles H.

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1864, USA

Notes:

Immigration:
According to the 1900 U.S. census, Charles had been in the USA for 35 years (since 1864) and was a naturalized citizen.

Charles married Ashauer, Fredericka Wilhelmine Sophia 28 Sep 1879, Madison County, Illinois Territory, USA. Fredericka was born Oct 1858, Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont; died Aft 1931. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:

     According to the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900, an online database hosted by the Illinois State Archives, "Charles H. Figge" and "Fredericka Wilhelmine Sophi [sic] Ashauer" received a marriage license in Madison County, Illinois on 28 September 1879 and were married on or about time.
     When enumerated for the 1900 U.S. census, Charles and Fredericka were identified as having been married for 20 years. They were the parents of three children, two of whom were still living.


Census (family):
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of Charles Figge, a 35 year old constable, born in Waldeck, and his wife, Fredereka Figge, age 21, keeping house, also born in Waldeck.

Census (family):
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household on Main Street consisted of Charles H. Figge, a 45 year old justice of the peace, his wife of 20 years, Fredericka Figge, age 41, and their two surviving children: Henry Figge, age 17, a cigar maker; and, Charles Figge, age 14, a laborer in a cigar manufactory.

1. Figge, Henry was born 18 Oct 1882, Illinois, USA; died 28 Mar 1925, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 30 Mar 1925, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA.
2. Figge, Charles Louis William was born Sep 1885, Illinois, USA; died Yes, date unknown.