Fiegenbaum, Hermann Wilhelm

Other Events:

• Baptism: 26 Sep 1824, Lengerich, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia
• Immigration: 1834, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1840, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1840, Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri, USA
• Occupation: From 1847 to 1906; a minister of the German Methodist Church.

Notes:

Birth:
He was born in Bauerschaft Hohne, a "township" of Lengerich.
     Some family genealogists report the name of this man as "Wilhelm Hermann." According to researchers who have consulted the baptism register from the evangelical church in Lengerich, the given names were recorded as "Hermann Wilhelm." Also, some immigration records refer to him as "Herm. W." Fiegenbaum. For the time being, I have chosen to record his given names as Hermann Wilhelm.

Baptism:
Hermann Wilhelm was baptized in the evangelical church at Lengerich.

Immigration:

     Hermann was about 10 years old when he emigrated from the Hohne section of Lengerich, in the Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia with his father, Adolph (age about 40), his mother, Christine (age about 37), and four brothers and sisters (ages 13 to less than 1 year). The family is reported to have disembarked at New Orleans, Louisiana in late June 1834 and to have traveled up the Mississippi, arriving at St. Louis, Missouri about 3 or 4 July. They appear to have settled initially in Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri. A few years later they moved to nearby Hopewell, in Warren County, Missouri. Around 1850, Hermann's parents and two brothers still living at home settled near Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa. By then, he was already married and embarked on a career as a minister in the German Methodist Episcopal Church.

Census:
The 1840 U.S. census enumerated eight people living in the "Rudolph Feigenbaum" household in Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri.

Census:
The 1840 U.S. census enumerated eight people living in the "A. Frigenbottom" household in Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri.

Occupation:

     His sixty some years of service included stations in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin. William was licensed as an exhorter in 1847 and ordained in the ministry the following year. His first charge was the church in Highland, Illinois. What follows is a portion of the historical sketch of the "German Methodist Episcopal Church," written by Rev. Wm. Schwind, as it appeared in the History of Madison County: Illustrated: with Biographical Sketches of Many Prominent Men and Pioneers, published in 1882 by W. R. Brink & Company of Edwardsville, Illinois. This section on the church in Highland, Illinois, gives a glimpse of the life of a Reiseprediger (German for "traveling" or circuit preacher), of which William and his brothers, also ministers in the German Methodist Church, were all prime examples:

     "Rev. Wm. Fiegenbaum [came to Highland] in 1848. In the fall of the same year the building of a church was commenced and carried on until it was under roof. Its completion was delayed till the following spring. It was dedicated on the 26th of June, 1849, by Rev. Henry Koeneke, presiding elder. The church is 40 by 30 feet, two stories high, with steeple and bell. The lower story was built of rough stone; the upper story was built in partnership with the American Methodist, which relation is still sustained. Its value is about $2,000. ....The mission at that time already embraced a large territory and many appointments. It included Edwardsville, Fosterburg, Staunton, Looking Glass Prairie, Beaver Creek, Blackjack, Smooth Prairie, Silver Creek, Ridge Prairie, The Bluff, Moro and Upper Alton. The membership in the whole field of labor numbered 67 at the time the church was dedicated. Rev. Wm. Fiegenbaum was in charge of the mission with two assistant preachers. They were Rev. J. Keck and Rev. Herman Kock, who is now President of Central Wesleyan College, Warrenton, Mo....
     "Great and exhausting were the labors of those early pioneer preachers, but they felt themselves equal to almost any emergency. With heroic devotion to their work and self-denying determination, they shared the hardships and difficulties of the early German settlers. They were on horseback almost every day, seeking the lost sheep of the house of Israel, preaching in log cabins, school houses, and where ever they could get any hearers, many or few, to teach them the way of righteousness, expecting very little compensation but what the great Shepherd might please to give them at the great day. And their labors were not in vain. Many persons became converted and rejoiced in the experience of a new life.
     "When in the year 1849 the Cholera broke out, eight to ten persons died almost every day at Highland. Rev. Wm. Fiegenbaum was stopped on his rounds for fear he would spread the disease. But then he went to nurse the sick and dying, often day and night, for two months, administering faithfully to their bodily and spiritual wants. After that he resumed his labors and was eminently successful in building up the societies in Madison county. Several years later a new church was built at Beaver Creek, where a society still exists. Most of the above mentioned appointments are still places for public worship; they are either formed into separate organizations or connected with other charges."

Buried:

     According to an obituary, the funeral was held at the German Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Rev. J. G. Hildenstein had charge of the service. Rev. Dr. F. Brinkmeier of Belleville, Presiding Elder of the district was to speak in German, and Dr. G. B. Addicks, President of the Central Wesleyan College at Warrenton, Missouri would speak in English. Rev. William Fiegenbaum was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Rev. William Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that this account had appeared on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois.

     Reverend William Fiegenbaum of this city, an aged servant of the Lord, was called away today to the promised reward. He died at 1:15 this morning, peacefully as he had lived. Several times of late, he had observed that he was glad to state that he suffered not at all. Rev. Fiegenbaum's death was not due to any particular ailment. Right up to dissolution his pulse and respiration were normal. Up to this week he ate three hearty meals a day and exercised by walks. It seemed merely as if the alloted span of his life had been reached, and without sickness or pain he received a message to lay down the load and enter into the kingdom whose joys he had spent his lifetime in preaching. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the German Methodist Church and will be in charge of Rev. J. G. Hildenstein. Rev. Dr. F. Brinkmeier of Belleville, Presiding Elder of this district, will speak in German, and Dr. G. B. Addicks, President of the Central Wesleyan College at Warrenton, Missouri will speak in English. William Fiegenbaum was born 17 September 1824 in Laengrich, Westphalia, Germany and had therefore attained, at the time of his death, the age of 82 years, 2 months and 12 days. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Fiegenbaum, who came to this country with their family in 1834. They landed at New Orleans and came up the Mississippi to St. Louis, removing thence to what is known as the Femme Osage District near St. Charles. They took up farming, but William did not feel drawn to that line of work and went to St. Louis and commenced clerking in a store. There he recognized the need for live, energetic preachers and dedicated his life to the work. Without special preparation other than his home studies he was received into the ministry, and began 4 March 1847 at Highland, this county. His labors extended over a large field, as he had a circuit which required fourteen days' traveling on horseback to cover. On 27 September 1849 he was married in St. Louis to Sophia Gusewelle. She died 7 September 1904. It will be observed that the family anniversaries came on sevens in September: Mr. Fiegenbaum's birthday being 17 September, their wedding anniversary 27 September and Mrs. Fiegenbaum's death on 7 September. There are six children: Fred A., Dr. Edward W., and Martha wife of C. H. Lynch all of Edwardsville; Dr. Julius H. of Alton; Bertha, wife of Rev. Charles F. Blume, of Winona, Minnesota; and Lydia, wife of Rev. H. C. Jacoby of Quincy. Of the original family, two brothers and two sisters are living: Rev. Fred W. Fiegenbaum of Wathena, Kansas; Rev. H. R. Fiegenbaum of Connell, Washington; Mrs. Wellemeyer of Warrenton, Missouri and Mrs. Winters of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Rev. Henry Fiegenbaum, another brother, died two years ago, and this was the first break in the original family in seventy years. The family was noted for its connection with the church. The father, Adolph Fiegenbaum, was a carpenter, but every one of his sons became a minister and the daughters all married ministers. Rev. William Fiegenbaum's territory was extended all along the Mississippi Valley, to Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri and Northern Illinois. From 1870 to 1875 he was pastor of the German Methodist Church in Edwardsville. In 1893 after continuous service of almost half a century he retired, and since then lived quietly in a little cottage on Union Street, preferring to maintain his own household, look after his chickens and the other routine of a home. He preached frequently here, however, and on 16 September of this year, on the occasion of the conference in Edwardsville, he delivered an address at the church which will always be remembered by its hearers for its force and the deep piety expressed. The excitement of that day and the eloquent effort he made seemed to tell upon him and he was never quite so energetic afterwards, though he got about as usual. Rev. Fiegenbaum was of the old stock, sturdy and strong as to physique and mentality, one who lived well, continued active and thought deeply. He rounded out the biblical span of years, ministered to with the tenderest care by his children and possessing the veneration and affectionate respect of all who knew him.

     This obituary was published in The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) on 7 December 1906.

          Pioneer German Minister Dead.

     The death of Rev. William Fiegenbaum, one of the pioneer preachers of Southern Illinois, occurred at his home in Edwardsville, Illinois, Friday morning, November 30, 1906, at 1:15 o'clock, in his 83rd year. He had been able to be about until a short time prior to his demise.
     He was a native of Germany and came to this country when a lad of 10 years, his parents locating in Missouri. He early concluded to enter the German Methodist ministry, and was ordained at the age of 21. He continued in the ministry until a few years ago, when he was put on the superannuated list. With his aged wife, who died a year ago, he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary several years since, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
     During his ministerial career he was stationed in Misseuri [sic], Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois, the greater portion of the time in the southern portion of Illinois. The children surviving are Dr. J. H. Fiegenbaum, of Alton, Illinois; Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum and Mrs. C. H. Lynch, of Edwardsville, Illinois; Adolph Fiegenbaum, of Washington, D. C; Mrs. Rev. C. F. Blume, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mrs. Rev. Jacoby, of Quincy, Illinois.
     Rev. Fiegenbaum was in Holt county at an early day, about 1851. At that time he was located at Jefferson City, and from there traveled on horseback over the entire portion of Northwest Missouri, his territory reaching as far as Rock Port, Atchison county. He was engaged in Missionary or rather frontier work, his duties being to hunt up the German families in this section of the country, and he would then hold services at the various homes he would visit, at that time there being no German churches in the small towns. When here in those early days, about 1851, we are informed, he helped to cut and haul the logs to build the first German M. E. church and parsonage combined, ever built in Holt county, which was located in this city near the present location. He was, many years after this, in 1877, stationed here, for one year, as pastor in charge of the German M. E. church, of this city. At this time his wife was living, and beside his wife, four of their children, Julius, Bertha. Martha and Lydia were with them. They will be remembered by many of our older citizens, and all were held in high esteem by our citizens.
     He was the second of four brothers, all of whom were German M. E. ministers, and the three eldest of the brothers and a sister, lived to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The eldest of these was Rev. Henry H., who died in St. Joseph, Mo.. Friday, January 13, 1905, and who was pastor here for three years in 1874-5-6. Rev. F. W , who had charge of the church here for several years, and afterwards made this his home for a few years, when about three years ago he removed to Wathena. Kansas, where he is now residing. Rev. Rudolph, stationed at Connell, Washington. Rev. William Fiegenbaum was an uncle of Mrs. Mina Curry, of this city.

Hermann married Gusewelle, Sophia 1 Oct 1849, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. Sophia (daughter of Gusewelle, Frederick Wilhelm and Hoen, Catherine) was born 2 Feb 1826, Pollhagen, Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe; died 7 Sep 1904, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 10 Sep 1904, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 14 Sep 1851, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1860, Linton Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
• Education: Between 1868 and 1871, Lebanon, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA; Address:
  McKendree College
• Census: 1870, Summerfield, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Sep 1899, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Nov 1906, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Census: Apr 1910, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Birth:
The month of the birth has been reported as both July and August. This matter requires further research.

Baptism:
His baptism was recorded in the baptismal register of the German Methodist Church at Beardstown.

Census:
According to the 1860 enumeration, F. A. Fiegenbaum, age 8 (born in Wisconsin), lived with his parents, Wm. (age 38) and Sophia (age 36) Fiegenbaum, and three siblings: Edward W. (age 6), Henry (age 1) and Amelia B. (age 1).

Education:

     "Adolph Frederick Fiegenbaum" was listed in the annual college catalogues as a student in the Scientific Preparatory course of study. He does not appear in later catalogues as an alumnus of the college.

Census:

     According to the 1870 enumeration, "F. Adolph Feigenbaum," age 18 (born in Wisconsin), lived with his parents, "Wm. Feigenbaum" (age 45) and "Sophia Feigenbaum" (age 44), and six brothers and sisters: "Edward Feigenbaum" (age 15), "Bertha N. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Julius H. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Martha S. Feigenbaum" (age 8), "Livia Feigenbaum" (age 6), and "Mina Feigenbaum" (age 3).

Residence:
According to an account of his parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Edwardsville Illinois on 29 September 1899, their son, "Fred Fiegenbaum...of this city" was in attendance.

Residence:
According to his father's obituary published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the son "Fred A." was then living at Edwardsville, Illinois.

Census:

According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, the household at 817 Kingshighway, in Ward 1, consisted of Fred Fiegenbaum, a 58 year old widower working as a carpenter; his son, Otto Fiegenbaum, age 28 and single, working as a burner in a brickyard; and his daughter, Carrie Fiegenbaum, age 16 and single, at home.

Died:

     The following obituary was published on Thursday, 12 February 1931 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer (Edwardsville, Illinois).

          FORMER ALDERMAN
          DIES HERE TODAY

          Fred A. Fiegenbaum, Aged
          Resident of City, was Near-
          ly 80 Years Old

     Fred A. Fiegenbaum, former Edwardsville alderman for several years and member of an old and widely-known family, died at 11:45 o'clock this morning at his home 817 Kingshighway. Complications incident to old age, with which he had been ailing a year or more, caused death. A week ago he was forced to go to bed.
     He was born in Watertown, Wis. August 15 1851, and he had attained the age of 79 years, 5 months and 27 days. His parents were Rev. and Mrs. William A. Fiegenbaum, who lived in Edwardsville for many years.
     Mr. Fiegenbaum was young man when his father was assigned to Immanuel M. E. Church and the family moved to Edwardsville while the father filled the pulpit. This city afterwards became the home of the family but three of the children located elsewhere.
     As a young man he learned the carpenter's trade and followed it for a number of years. He was also engaged in farming in Pin Oak Township for a number of years but after a fire destroyed the residence, the family moved to Edwardsville. While residing in Pin Oak Township he served as tax collector.
     Mr. Fiegenbaum was the father of eight children, his first wife and three of the children preceding him in death. His first wife was Miss Amelia Kriege who died in 1895. His second wife, Mrs. Fredericka Fiegenbaum and five children survive. The surviving children are: Mrs. Theo C. Prott, Otto A. Fiegenbaum, Mrs. Bertha Scoy [sic], Assistant Supervisor Charles H. Fiegenbaum, Miss Carrie Fiegenbaum.
     The deceased children were Geo. E. Fiegenbaum, former city treasurer, William P. and Julius Fiegenbaum.
     A brother and two sisters survive. They are Dr. J. H. Fiegenbaum, Alton; Mrs. Lydia Jacoby, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. C. F. Blume, St. Paul, Minn. A brother, Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum and sister, Mrs. C. H. Lynch, died here within the last few years.
     Eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
     No plans had been made today for the funeral services.

     The following obituary was published on Friday, 13 February 1931, in the Alton Evening Telegraph, of Alton, Illinois.

          Former Alderman
          Fiegenbaum Dies
          At Edwardsville

     EDWARDSVILLE, Feb. 13, (Special) — Fred A. Fiegenbaum, 79, died at his home shortly before noon Thursday. His death was attributed to old age and complications. He had been bedfast the past week.
     Mr. Fiegenbaum was born in Watertown. Wis., on August 15, 1851. His parents were the Rev. and Mrs. William A. Fiegenbaum, who were residents of this city a number of years during which time the Rev. Fiegenbaum served as pastor of the Immanuel M. E. Church.
     At one time, Mr. Fiegenbaum was engaged in carpenter work. Later he farmed in Pin Oak township, where he served as tax collector. He also was alderman in this city several years.
     He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fredricka Fiegenbaum, three daughters, Mrs. Theodore O. Prott, Miss Carrie Fiegenbaum, and Mrs. Bertha Sooy, and two sons, Otto A. and Charles H. Fiegenbaum.
     Two sisters and one brother also survive. They are Mrs. Lydia Jacoby, Los Angeles; Mrs. C. F. Blume, St. Paul, Minn.; and Dr. J. H. Fiegenbaum of Alton. There are 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Marks-Weber funeral home and burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

Frederick married Kriege, Amelia Maria 27 Mar 1874, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Amelia (daughter of Kriege, Ernst and [---?---], Louise) was born 7 Oct 1855, Illinois, USA; died 3 Apr 1895, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 4 Apr 1895, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Frederick married Ashauer, Fredericka Wilhelmine Sophia 3 Jan 1903, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Fredericka was born Oct 1858, Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont; died Aft 1931. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Linton Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
• Moved To: 1865, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1870, Summerfield, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA
• Degree: 1876, City of New York, New York, USA; M.D.; Address:
  Bellevue Hospital Medical College
• Occupation: Between 1876 and 1927, Madison County, Illinois, USA; a physician
• Census: 1880, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1860 enumeration, Edward W. Fiegenbaum, age 6 (born in Missouri), lived with his parents, Wm. (age 38) and Sophia (age 36) Fiegenbaum, and three siblings: F. A. (age 8), Henry (age 1) and Amelia B. (age 1).

Census:

     According to the 1870 enumeration, "Edward Feigenbaum," age 15 (born in Missouri), lived with his parents, "Wm. Feigenbaum" (age 45) and "Sophia Feigenbaum" (age 44), and six brothers and sisters: "F. Adolph Feigenbaum" (age 18), "Bertha N. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Julius H. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Martha S. Feigenbaum" (age 8), "Livia Feigenbaum" (age 6), and "Mina Feigenbaum" (age 3).

Degree:

     According to the alumni record of the New York University School of Medicine (the successor to Bellevue Hospital Medical College) published in 1908, Edward William attended McKendree College from 1868 to 1870, and he was a surgeon at Madison County (Illinois) Hospital from 1878 to 1886.
     Edward's name appeared in the annual catalogues of McKendree College, at Lebanon, Illinois, as a student in the Scientific Preparatory course of study (1868-1869), in the Classical Preparatory course (1869-1870) and a freshman in the Collegiate course (1870-1871). He does not appear in later catalogues as an alumnus of the college.

Occupation:

     The following biographical sketch was published in 1912 in Centennial History of Madison County, Illinois, and its People: 1812 to 1912.

     Edward William Fiegenbaum, M. D., has practiced medicine in Edwardsville since 1876 and has been a resident of the city for over forty years. Successful in his profession, a public-spirited citizen and an energetic business man, he has a well-merited place among the men of influence and ability at the present period of Madison county’s history.
     Born at Boonville, Missouri, December 4, 1854, he became a resident of this county when his parents located at Highland in 1865, and since 1870 his home has been in Edwardsville. From the public schools he entered, in 1868, McKendree College at Lebanon, was a student there until 1870, and in 1874, he entered the St. Louis Medical College. In 1876 he was graduated from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York, and in the same year began practice at Edwardsville. In a few years he attained a front rank in his profession. Though in every way one of the modern representatives of medicine and surgery, he followed the custom of older physicians in compounding his prescriptions in his own pharmacy. His office and handsome residence on Main street has been a welcome landmark to an entire generation.
     For several years Dr. Fiegenbaum was county physician and at various times he has been local representative of the state board of health and the state board of charities. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Illinois State Medical Society, the St. Louis Medical Society, and is president of the Southern Illinois Medical Society and secretary of the Madison County Medical Society. His medical library is one of the best in Edwardsville and his interest in knowledge extends to many fields. He has served on the board of education and without participation in practical politics has been identified with all measures for the advancement of the welfare of his city and county. He has been a member of the Methodist church since he was twelve years old and represented the Southern Illinois Conference as lay delegate to the General Conference at Los Angeles in 1904. In politics he is a Republican. Fraternally he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He is a member of the board of directors of the Madison County Centennial Association and is enthusiastic and active in society work.
     Dr. Fiegenbaum represents the third generation of a German-American family. His grandfather, Adolph Fiegenbaum, immigrated to this country and settled in Missouri. William Fiegenbaum, the father, was ten years old when the family came to this country and for sixty-one years of his life he was a prominent minister of the German Methodist church, his field of service including stations in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. His death occurred in 1906. He married, at St. Louis, Sophia Gusewelle, who was also a native of Germany. Their children were: Adolph F., Dr. Edward W., Dr. Julius H., Bertha A., Martha and Lydia Mary. Dr. Julius H. is a resident of Alton.
     Dr. Fiegenbaum married May 15, 1881, Miss Julia Gillespie, who died in 1886. On June 11, 1890, he married Miss Mary E. Springer.

Census:

     According to the 1880 enumeration of the third ward, Edward Fiegenbaum, age 25, a physician and surgeon, was a boarder in a hotel operated by Hugh and Ruth Kirkpatrick.

Buried:
He was buried in Section II, lot 99.

Edward married Gillespie, Julia B. 15 May 1882, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Julia (daughter of Gillespie, David and Barnsback, Minna A.) was born 1856, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 18 Mar 1886, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Edward married Springer, Mary Emma 11 Jun 1890, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Mary (daughter of Springer, William McKendree Thompson and Barber, Margaret Jane) was born 2 May 1862, Fort Russell Township, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 27 May 1950, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 30 May 1950, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Linton Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1870, Summerfield, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1880, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA
• Census (state): 1895, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
• Residence: Feb 1931, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
• Residence: Feb 1938, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Notes:

Birth:

     In historical documents, her name also appears as Bertha A. and Bertha E. (for Emelia) Fiegenbaum. The "official" order and spelling of her given names has not yet been determined.

Census:
According to the 1860 enumeration, Amelia B. Fiegenbaum, age 1 (born in Illinois), lived with her parents, Wm. (age 38) and Sophia (age 36) Fiegenbaum, and three brothers: F. A. (age 8), Edward W. (age 6) and Henry I. or J. (also age 1).

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, "Bertha N. Feigenbaum," age 11 (born in Illinois), lived with her parents, "Wm. Feigenbaum" (age 45) and "Sophia Feigenbaum" (age 44), and six brothers and sisters: "F. Adolph Feigenbaum" (age 18), "Edward Feigenbaum" (age 15), "Julius H. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Martha S. Feigenbaum" (age 8), "Livia Feigenbaum" (age 6), and "Mina Feigenbaum" (age 3).

Census:
According to the 1880 enumeration of 12th Street, between Jefferson and Washington, "Bertha E. Tigenbaum," age 21 (born in Illinois), working as a "salesmann," lived with her parents, "William Tigenbaum" (age 56), a German Methodist Pastor and "Sophia Tigenbaum" (age 55), and three younger siblings: "Julius H. Tigenbaum" (age 21), "Martha Tigenbaum" (age 18) and "Lydia M. Tigenbaum" (age 16).

Census (state):

     According to the 1895 Minnesota State enumeration, the household at 1018 13th Avenue, South, Ward 11 consisted of Rev. C. F. Blume, a 36 year old minister; Bertha Blume, age 36; Clarenz Blume, age 8; and Franklin Blume, age 1. Rev. Blume had been a resident of the state for 36 years and of that enumeration district for eight years.

Residence:
According to an obituary published in February 1931, Fred A. Fiegenbaum was survived by a sister, "Mrs. C. F. Blume, St. Paul, Minn."

Residence:
According to an obituary published in February 1938, Dr. Julius H. Fiegenbaum was survived by a twin sister, "Mrs. Bertha Blume of St. Paul, Minn."

Amelia married Blume, Rev. Charles Frederic 22 Apr 1884, Highland, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Charles was born 2 Oct 1860, Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Linton Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1870, Summerfield, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1880, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA
• Degree: 9 Mar 1885, City of New York, New York, USA; M.D.; Address:
  Bellevue Hospital Medical College

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1860 enumeration, Henry I. or J. Fiegenbaum, age 1 (born in Illinois), lived with his parents, Wm. (age 38) and Sophia (age 36) Fiegenbaum, and three siblings: F. A. (age 8), Edward W. (age 6) and Amelia B. (also age 1).

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, "Julius H. Feigenbaum," age 11 (born in Illinois), lived with his parents, "Wm. Feigenbaum" (age 45) and "Sophia Feigenbaum" (age 44), and six brothers and sisters: "F. Adolph Feigenbaum" (age 18), "Edward Feigenbaum" (age 15), "Bertha N. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Martha S. Feigenbaum" (age 8), "Livia Feigenbaum" (age 6), and "Mina Feigenbaum" (age 3).

Census:
According to the 1880 enumeration of 12th Street, between Jefferson and Washington, "Julius H. Tigenbaum," age 21 (born in Illinois), lived with his parents, "William Tigenbaum" (age 56), a German Methodist Pastor and "Sophia Tigenbaum" (age 55), and three siblings: "Bertha E. Tigenbaum" (age 21), "Martha Tigenbaum" (age 18) and "Lydia M. Tigenbaum" (age 16).

Degree:
Julius received his degree at the 24th commencement exercises of Bellevue Hospital Medical College (later New York University School of Medicine), held in the evening at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Buried:
     Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. at the family home, 628 Henry Street. Rev. George Whitten, pastor of First Methodist Church, officiated. Julius was buried in Alton Cemetery (in the Old Yard section, lot 100). His wife was later buried in the same lot.

Died:

     The following obituary was published on Monday, 28 February 1938 in the Alton Evening Telegraph, of Alton, Illinois.

          Dr. Fiegenbaum
          Dies; Physician
          Here 53 Years
           -------
          Succumbs Three Days
          After Fall Down Stairs
          at His Home
           -------
          Served as Health Officer
           -------
          During Smallpox Epidemic
           -- Funeral Rites Tues-
          Day at Residence

     Fifty-three years in the practice of the medical profession by Dr. Julius H. Fiegenbaum came to a close Saturday evening when he died in his home after an illness which began the preceding Wednesday afternoon. He would have been 79 years of age next April 27.
     Whether Dr. Fiegenbaum's death was due to paralysis that caused him to fall down the flight of stairs to his cellar floor in his home at 3 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon, or the fall produced the paralysis which proved fatal is not certain. He was never out of his bed after being laid there following his fall.
     Seldom taking any time out for travel, Dr. Fiegenbaum had stuck close to his professional work in Alton. It was the only place he had ever practiced medicine. He had come here as a young man in 1885 to settle down, had married here four years later and ever since that had been identified with the work of his profession. At times he did public service as health officer of the city, also taking time to serve capably as a member of the official board of the First Methodist church, a post he filled at the time the present church was originally built at Sixth and Market streets.

     Successful as 'Baby Doctor'

     He had not been feeling well, but except for two days he stayed at home, he had continued to attend to calls of the families he served. His chief interest long was in the care and feeding babies and he was known for years as a successful "baby doctor." He had great success in prescribing formulas for feeding babies when little attention was being given that then little known science which has become an important subject of scientific research in later years. Wednesday he had been down town after being home Sunday and Monday, and he had attended to some patients even on Wednesday before he suffered the fall. When he was picked up and taken from the cellar floor he had bad mark on his forehead where his head may have struck on the concrete floor. While some phases of his condition seemed to improve, others did not and the end came Saturday night.
     Dr. Fiegenbaum was born in Galena, Ill. He received his medical education first at Rush School in Chicago and finished at Bellevue Medical school in New York. Then he came to Alton and settled here in his first place where he was to remain the rest of his life. He was married here to Miss Sophie Pitts, member of a prominent Alton family, Sept. 11, 1899. Two children were born to the couple, a son dying in early childhood. Their only daughter, Bertha, is the wife of H. P. Harris, who with Mrs. Fiegenbaum, survives. There is a twin sister, Mrs. Bertha Blume of St. Paul, Minn., who visited her brother here when he was celebrating his seventy-fifth birthday. Another sister, Mrs. Lydia Jacoby lives at Los Angeles, Cal. There are three grandchildren.

      Served During Epidemic

     It is recalled that Dr. Fiegenbaum served as city health officer during one of the worst smallpox epidemics the city had gone through in many years. During that time he gave personal attention to the smallpox victims. The outbreak had been started in Alton from the coming here of people from infested districts at a distance to work in industries. The duty of the health officer at that time was to look after all such causes and Dr. Fiegenbaum did a good job of it.
     One of the last things he did the day he was stricken was to vaccinate a grandson of his.
     The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with services at the family home, 628 Henry street, where services will be conducted by the Rev. George Whitten, pastor of First Methodist Church.
     The death of Dr. Fiegenbaum was the third in the medical profession here since Dec 22, when Dr. F. C. Joesting died. Dr. Walter Day died Dec. 30.
     Dr. Fiegenbaum, like Dr. Joesting and Dr. Day, had started the practice of his profession in Alton and had practiced no place else.

Julius married Pitts, Sophie Elizabeth 11 Sep 1889, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Sophie (daughter of Pitts, Samuel Jr. and Pringle, Isabella) was born 27 Aug 1859, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 30 Oct 1939, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 1 Nov 1939, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Summerfield, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1880, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Sep 1899, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, "Martha S. Feigenbaum," age 8 (born in Minnesota), lived with her parents, "Wm. Feigenbaum" (age 45) and "Sophia Feigenbaum" (age 44), and six brothers and sisters: "F. Adolph Feigenbaum" (age 18), "Edward Feigenbaum" (age 15), "Bertha N. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Julius H. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Livia Feigenbaum" (age 6), and "Mina Feigenbaum" (age 3).

Census:
According to the 1880 enumeration of 12th Street, between Jefferson and Washington, "Martha Tigenbaum," age 18 (born in Minnesota), lived with her parents, "William Tigenbaum" (age 56), a German Methodist Pastor and "Sophia Tigenbaum" (age 55), and three siblings: "Bertha E. Tigenbaum" (age 21), "Julius H. Tigenbaum" (age 21), and "Lydia M. Tigenbaum" (age 16).

Residence:
According to an account of her parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Edwardsville Illinois on 29 September 1899, their daughter, "Mrs. C. H. Lynch of this city" was in attendance.

Buried:
Martha was buried in the Lynch family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery. Also buried at that site was her husband, Clay Hardin Lynch, and a daughter, Julia B. Lynch.

Martha married Lynch, Clay Hardin 20 May 1884, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Clay (son of Lynch, John and Lanterman, Sally Ann) was born 13 Jul 1846, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 2 Jan 1925, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA; was buried 4 Jan 1925, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Summerfield, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1880, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Feb 1931, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
• Residence: Feb 1938, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, "Livia Feigenbaum," age 6 (born in Minnesota), lived with her parents, "Wm. Feigenbaum" (age 45) and "Sophia Feigenbaum" (age 44), and six brothers and sisters: "F. Adolph Feigenbaum" (age 18), "Edward Feigenbaum" (age 15), "Bertha N. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Julius H. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Martha S. Feigenbaum" (age 8), and "Mina Feigenbaum" (age 3).

Census:
According to the 1880 enumeration of 12th Street, between Jefferson and Washington, "Lydia M. Tigenbaum," age 16 (born in Minnesota), lived with her parents, "William Tigenbaum" (age 56), a German Methodist Pastor and "Sophia Tigenbaum" (age 55), and three siblings: "Bertha E. Tigenbaum" (age 21), "Julius H. Tigenbaum" (age 21), and "Martha Tigenbaum" (age 18).

Residence:
According to an obituary published in February 1931, Fred A. Fiegenbaum was survived by a sister, "Mrs. Lydia Jacoby, Los Angeles."

Residence:
According to an obituary published in February 1938, Dr. Julius H. Fiegenbaum was survived by a sister; "Mrs. Lydia Jacoby lives at Los Angeles, Cal."

Lydia married Jacoby, Rev. Adolph Henry C. 9 Nov 1885, Christian County, Illinois, USA. Adolph died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Summerfield, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Birth:
The approximate date of birth has been calculated from data provided in the 1870 U.S. census. Wilhelmine died in infancy; the details are not known at this time.

Census:

     According to the 1870 enumeration, "Mina Feigenbaum," age 3 (born in Minnesota), lived with her parents, "Wm. Feigenbaum" (age 45) and "Sophia Feigenbaum" (age 44), and six brothers and sisters: "F. Adolph Feigenbaum" (age 18), "Edward Feigenbaum" (age 15), "Bertha N. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Julius H. Feigenbaum" (age 11), "Martha S. Feigenbaum" (age 8), and "Livia Feigenbaum" (age 6).

Notes:

Died:
He died of pneumonia during the 1918 flu epidemic.

William married Stolte, Lydia A. 5 Feb 1902, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Lydia was born 3 Mar 1875, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 18 Sep 1957, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 enumeration, George Fiegenbaum (age 24) lived in the household with his uncle, Edward Fiegenbaum (age 45) and his uncle's wife, Mary S. Fiegenbaum (age 35), his uncle's son, David W. Fiegenbaum (age 17), and two daughters, Edna Fiegenbaum (age 8) and Margaret Fiegenbaum (age 7). Also in the household were two servants, Mary Helbrung (age 22), and Fred Gregwere (age 21), employed as a carriage driver.
     George was listed as being employed as a "Drug clerk."
     David W. Fiegenbaum was the son Edward Fiegenbaum's first marriage, to Julia B. Gillespie. Edna and Margaret were children from the marriage of Edward and Mary Emma (Springer) Fiegenbaum.

Buried:
George was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

George married Dippold, Margaret 8 Aug 1905, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Margaret (daughter of Dippold, John and Miller, Katharine) was born 5 Jun 1877, Bethalto, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 7 May 1957, Highland, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Minnie married Prott, Theodore C. 12 Mar 1902, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Theodore was born 1876; died 1940. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1910, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Sep 1918, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Apr 1942, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, Otto Fiegenbaum, age 28 and single, working as a burner in a brickyard, lived at 817 Kingshighway, in Ward 1, in the home of his father, Fred Fiegenbaum, a 58 year old widower working as a carpenter. Also in the home was Otto's sister, Carrie Fiegenbaum, age 16 and single, at home.

Residence:

     According to information on his World War I draft registration card, filed on 12 September 1918, Otto August Fiegenbaum, age 36, and his nearest relative, Fred Fiegenbaum, his father, lived at 817 Kingshighway, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Otto reported that he was a farm laborer employed in Edwardsville. The Registrar of the local draft board, W. L. Estabrook, described Otto as a man of medium height (5 foot, 10 inches tall) and medium build; with grey eyes and dark hair. There were no physical characteristics that would disqualify him for military service.

Residence:

     According to information on his World War II draft registration card, filed on 27 April 1942, Otto August Fiegenbaum lived at 925 Troy Road, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. He gave as his permanent contact person Miss. Augusta Schomberg, of the same address. Otto reported that he was unemployed. The Registrar of the local draft board, Alice Cheek, described Otto as 5 feet, 10 inches tall; 160 pounds; with gray eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion. He also had a "crooked middle finger, right hand."

Buried:
Otto was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1940, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, the household at 631 Kansas, in Ward 4, was headed by Bertha Sooy, a 56 year old widow, working in the home. Also in the household was her son, Edward Sooy, age 29 and single; her sister, Carrie Fiegenbaum, age 46 and single; and a lodger, Bertha Schroeder, age 34 and single. All four had lived together in the same home in April 1935.
     Edward was working as an operator in an oil refinery. He had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,700. Carrie was employed as a supervisor for the phone company. She had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,040. Bertha Schroeder was an operator for the phone company. She had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $875.

Buried:
Bertha was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, next to her husband.

Died:

     According to an obituary published in the Edwardsville Intelligencer (Edwardsville, Illinois), Bertha had been a resident of Anna-Henry Nursing Home at Edwardsville since January 1966. She died at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Hospital, at Highland, where she had been a patient for ten days.

Bertha married Sooy, Oscar Leroy 12 Aug 1909, Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA. Oscar (son of Sooy, S. A. and Smith, Sarah) was born 19 Aug 1882, Morgan County, Illinois, USA; died 28 Dec 1914; was buried , Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Oct 1968, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Residence:

     According to an obituary published in October 1968 for his sister, "Mrs. Bertha Sooy," Charles was identified as a resident of Edwardsville, Illinois.

Buried:
He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Charles married Barber, Josephine Fern 1914. Josephine was born 1886, Illinois, USA; died 1956; was buried , Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: telephone company supervisor
• Census: Apr 1910, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Census: Apr 1940, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Occupation:
According to the 1940 U.S. census and information provided by her brother, Charles H. Fiegenbaum, for her death certificate, Carrie worked as a superintendent of telephone operators.

Census:

According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, Carrie Fiegenbaum, age 16 and single, at home, lived at 817 Kingshighway, in Ward 1, in the home of her father, Fred Fiegenbaum, a 58 year old widower working as a carpenter. Also in the home was Carrie's brother, Otto Fiegenbaum, age 28 and single, working as a burner in a brickyard.

Census:

     According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, Carrie Fiegenbaum, age 46 and single, lived at 631 Kansas, in Ward 4. The household was headed by her sister, Bertha Sooy, a 56 year old widow who worked in the home. Also in the household was her sister's son, Edward Sooy, age 29 and single; and a lodger, Bertha Schroeder, age 34 and single. All four had lived together in the same home in April 1935.
     Edward was working as an operator in an oil refinery. He had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,700. Carrie was employed as a supervisor for the phone company. She had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,040. Bertha Schroeder was an operator for the phone company. She had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $875.

Buried:
Caroline was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Died:
Carrie died at DePaul Hospital at 4:50 a.m. after a stay of 7 days. According to her death certificate, she died from "cancer of Lt. Breast with metastasis to liver."

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Sources report the year of birth as either 1883 or 1884. David himself, at the time of his registration for the U.S. World War I military draft in 1918, reported that he was born on 2 March 1883. His death certificate, apparently informed by his wife, recorded his date of birth as 2 March 1884.

Census:
According to the 1900 enumeration, David (age 17) lived in the household with his father, Edward Fiegenbaum (age 45) and his father's wife, Mary S. Fiegenbaum (age 35), his father's two daughters, Edna Fiegenbaum (age 8) and Margaret Fiegenbaum (age 7), and his father's nephew, George Fiegenbaum (age 24). Also in the household were two servants, Mary Helbrung (age 22), and Fred Gregwere (age 21), employed as a carriage driver.
     George Edward Fiegenbaum was the son of Frederick Adolph and Amelia Maria (Kriege) Fiegenbaum.

Died:
David died of a cerebral hemorrhage at St. Luke's Hospital at St. Louis.

David married Springer, Rebecca Charlotte 26 Mar 1910, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Rebecca (daughter of Springer, Henry James and Evans, Mary Virginia) was born 5 Oct 1882, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 10 Nov 1970, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 enumeration, Edna Fiegenbaum (age 8) lived in the household with her father, Edward Fiegenbaum (age 45) and her father's wife, Mary S. Fiegenbaum (age 35), her father's son, David W. Fiegenbaum (age 17), her father's other daughter, Margaret Fiegenbaum (age 7), and her father's nephew, George Fiegenbaum (age 24). Also in the household were two servants, Mary Helbrung (age 22), and Fred Gregwere (age 21), employed as a carriage driver.
     George Edward Fiegenbaum was the son of Frederick Adolph and Amelia Maria (Kriege) Fiegenbaum.

Edna married McCally, Dr. Albert Ward 25 Dec 1919, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. Albert died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 enumeration, Margaret Fiegenbaum (age 7) lived in the household with her father, Edward Fiegenbaum (age 45) and her father's wife, Mary S. Fiegenbaum (age 35), her father's son, David W. Fiegenbaum (age 17), her father's other daughter, Edna Fiegenbaum (age 8), and her father's nephew, George Fiegenbaum (age 24). Also in the household were two servants, Mary Helbrung (age 22), and Fred Gregwere (age 21), employed as a carriage driver.
     George Edward Fiegenbaum was the son of Frederick Adolph and Amelia Maria (Kriege) Fiegenbaum.

Buried:
She was buried in Section II, lot 99.

Died:
Margaret was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Notes:

Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

Died:

     According to the 1900 U.S. census enumeration, Bertha Blume was identified as the mother of four children, two of whom were still living. The two children living in the home at the time of the 1895 Minnesota state census and the 1900 U.S. census did not include Florence M. Blume; presumably she had died before 1895. The details of her death not known at this time.

Other Events:

• Census (state): 1895, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
• Census: 1900, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA

Notes:

Census (state):

     According to the 1895 Minnesota State enumeration, Clarenz Blume, age 8, lived at 1018 13th Avenue, South, with Rev. C. F. Blume, a 36 year old minister; Bertha Blume, age 36; and Franklin Blume, age 1. Rev. Blume had been a resident of the state for 36 years and of that enumeration district for eight years.

Census:

     According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Clarenz Blume, a 13 year old school boy, lived at 260 Liberty Street in Ward 3 with his parents, Charles Blume (age 38) and Bertha Blume (age 41), and his brother, Franklin Blume, age 6.

Clarence married Trotter, Lelia Mae 19 Jun 1912, Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana. Lelia (daughter of Trotter, C. P. and Bradbery, Sarah) was born 28 May 1889, Crawford County, Indiana, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

Died:
According to the 1900 U.S. census enumeration, Bertha Blume was identified as the mother of four children, two of whom were still living. The two children living in the home in 1900 did not include Florence M. Blume; presumably she had died before the enumeration was taken. The details are not known at this time.

Other Events:

• Census (state): 1895, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
• Census: 1900, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA

Notes:

Census (state):

     According to the 1895 Minnesota State enumeration, Franklin Blume, age 1, lived at 1018 13th Avenue, South, with Rev. C. F. Blume, a 36 year old minister; Bertha Blume, age 36; and Clarenz Blume, age 8. Rev. Blume had been a resident of the state for 36 years and of that enumeration district for eight years.

Census:

     According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Franklin, age 6, lived at 260 Liberty Street in Ward 3 with his parents, Charles Blume (age 38) and Bertha Blume (age 41), and his brother, Clarenz Blume, age 13.

Notes:

Died:
Harry died of whooping cough.

Notes:

Buried:
Bertha was buried in Alton Cemetery (in the Old Yard section, lot 54). Her husband was later buried in the same lot.

Died:

The following transcription is based on a digital image supplied by Charles D. Harris of an obituary published on Monday, 5 August 1968.

     Mrs. Bertha F. Harris, 76, a life-time resident of Alton, died at 2:30 p.m., Sunday at St. Anthony Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past two months. Mrs. Harris, had previously resided in Godfrey on Davis Lane for 26 years.
     Born in Alton, Sept. 10, 1891, her parents were the late Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Fiegenbaum.
     Mrs. Harris, a schoolteacher for 30 years in the Alton Public School System and vicinity, received her schooling from the Alton Schools and Shurtleff College. She was graduated from Illinois Women's College, Jacksonville.
     Her marriage to Harvey Harris, who survives, took place in 1922 in Alton.
     Beside her husband, she is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Frye of Wood River; two sons, Richard W. of Godfrey, and Warren H. of Mascoutah, Ill.; and 12 grandchildren.
     Mrs. Harris was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Alton.
     Visitation will begin after 7 p.m. today at Morrow-Quinn Mortuary, where services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will follow in Alton City Cemetery.

Bertha married Harris, Harvey Pope 15 Nov 1922, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Harvey (son of Harris, William Lee and Pope, Elizabeth) was born 24 Jan 1889, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 31 Jul 1976, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 3 Aug 1976, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Madison County, Illinois, USA; a school teacher

Notes:

Buried:
Mina was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Died:
Mina, a resident of nearby Wood River, Illinois, died at St. Joseph's Hospital after a stay of seven days. She was being treated for chronic pyosalpingitis and general peritonitis and had undergone an operation of 6 June for an intestinal blockage.

Mina married Endicott, Everett Earl 27 Jun 1907, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Everett (son of Endicott, Richard Harding and Westbrook, Ida V.) was born Abt 1885, Illinois, USA; died 26 Feb 1949, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Julia was buried in the Lynch family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery. Also buried at that site were her parents, Clay Hardin Lynch, Martha Lizette (Fiegenbaum) Lynch.

Irwin married Lundak, Edith Irene 7 Apr 1912, Wood River, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Edith was born 7 Nov 1893, Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 22 Sep 1941, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ethel married Davis, Perry. [Group Sheet]

Sophia married Cook, Ira. [Group Sheet]

Edward married Thomas, Frances. Frances was born 1904; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Edward married Bocinny, Anita 20 May 1929, City of New York, New York, USA. Anita died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
His ashes were buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Died:

The following obituary was published on Thursday, 14 September 1972 in an in an unidentified newspaper.

          Harris Lynch Dies

     Harris V. (Monk) Lynch, 67, of 302 Jefferson Rd., died at his home at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. He had been ill for six months.
     A deputy at the Madison County Jail the past five years, he was a former foreman of Alton Brick Co., where he had worked 39 years before retiring.
     Born Nov. 27, 1904, in Edwardsville, he was a son of Clay and Martha Fiegenbaum Lynch. He was married to Jane Blyth on Nov. 9, 1928, at Jerseyville.
     His wife, four nephews and two nieces survive.
     Besides his parents, three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
     He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Edwardsville Moose Lodge 1561 and the Edwardsville Volunteer Fire Department and was secretary of the Madison County Firemen for 22 years.
     Friends may call at the Weber Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Friday.
     Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. The Rev. J. D. White, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Collinsville, will officiate.
     County firemen will conduct a service at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
     The body will be cremated. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Harris married Blyth, Jane 9 Nov 1928, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, USA. Jane died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Sep 1895, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Residence:

According to a brief newspaper notice in the Edwardsville Intelligencer (Edwardsville, Illinois) "Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Jacoby and children were guests of her brother, Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum, and family, Saturday [21 September 1895]. Rev. Jacoby has a charge at Des Moines, Iowa."

Bertha married Kienle, John. John died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Sep 1895, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Residence:

According to a brief newspaper notice in the Edwardsville Intelligencer (Edwardsville, Illinois) "Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Jacoby and children were guests of her brother, Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum, and family, Saturday [21 September 1895]. Rev. Jacoby has a charge at Des Moines, Iowa."

Arthur married Gripenstraw, Esther Henrietta 22 Mar 1914, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA. Esther (daughter of Gripenstraw, Louis and Froehlich, Rosina) was born 2 Jun 1892, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA; died 1 Nov 1985, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, USA; was buried , San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Sep 1895, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Residence:

According to a brief newspaper notice in the Edwardsville Intelligencer (Edwardsville, Illinois) "Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Jacoby and children were guests of her brother, Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum, and family, Saturday [21 September 1895]. Rev. Jacoby has a charge at Des Moines, Iowa."

Other Events:

• Social Security #: 332-07-8852, issued in Illinois

Arthur married Dustman, Hanna. Hanna was born 18 May 1907; died May 1982. [Group Sheet]

Elmer married Mulach, Erna J. 14 Dec 1930, Worden, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Erna (daughter of Mulach, Joseph B. and Vogt, Anna) was born 4 Oct 1909, Worden, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 26 Aug 2002, Maryville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 29 Aug 2002, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

Laura married Bischoff, Robert. Robert died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Eugene married Rotter, Adele 21 May 1935. Adele was born 19 May 1917, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 28 Jul 2005, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; was buried 1 Aug 2005, Bethalto, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Jan 1920, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, Paul G. Fiegenbaum lived in Ward 1 at 923 Grand Avenue in the home of John Dippold, head of household, age 70, and Catherine Dippold, age 67. Paul was identified as the grandson of a head of household, age 13 and attending school. Also in the household were Margaret Fiegenbaum, identified as the daughter of a head of household, age 42, widowed and self-employed at home as a dressmaker; and Bruce O. Fiegenbaum, identified as a grandson of the head of household, age 12 and attending school.

Buried:
Paul served in the U. S. Navy from 22 December 1943 to 14 August 1952. He achieved the rank of Hospital Apprentice First Class (HA1c). He was buried at Section 25, Row 3 Site 7, at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Paul married Burwell, Birdie Marie 1929, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Birdie was born 9 May 1907, Bethalto, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 17 Jul 1998, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Paul married Gremlin, Mary 1951. Mary died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Jan 1920, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Census: Apr 1930, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, Bruce O. Fiegenbaum lived in Ward 1 at 923 Grand Avenue in the home of John Dippold, head of household, age 70, and Catherine Dippold, age 67. Bruce was identified as the grandson of a head of household, age 12 and attending school. Also in the household were Margaret Fiegenbaum, identified as the daughter of a head of household, age 42, widowed and self-employed at home as a dressmaker; and Paul G. Fiegenbaum, identified as a grandson of the head of household, age 13 and attending school.

Census:

     According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration of 923 Grand Avenue, in Ward 1, Bruce Fiegenbaum, age 22, single, a truck driver of candy, tobacco, etc., lived with his grandfather, John Dippold, head of household, age 80; and Margaret Fiegenbaum, age 51, widowed, a self-employed dressmaker working out the home, identified as the daughter of John Dippold.

Bruce married Sullins, Ruby Marguerite 4 Jun 1932, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Ruby (daughter of Sullins, Thomas and [---?---], Daisy) was born 30 Apr 1910, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois, USA; died 22 Jun 2002, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ethel married May, Elmer William. Elmer was born 1904; died 12 Feb 1976. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1940, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, Edward Sooy, age 29 and single, lived at 631 Kansas, in Ward 4. The household was headed by Edward's mother, Bertha Sooy, a 56 year old widow who worked in the home. Also in the household was his mother's sister, Carrie Fiegenbaum, age 46 and single; and a lodger, Bertha Schroeder, age 34 and single. All four had lived together in the same home in April 1935.
     Edward was working as an operator in an oil refinery. He had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,700. Carrie was employed as a supervisor for the phone company. She had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,040. Bertha Schroeder was an operator for the phone company. She had worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $875.

Edward married Eickmann, Dorothy M. 11 Oct 1974. Dorothy (daughter of Eickmann, William Joseph and Paukatat, Frieda Augusta Maria) was born 15 Jul 1924, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 20 Sep 2011, Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 23 Sep 2011, Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Oct 1968, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Ruth was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Died:

     According to an obituary published in October 1968 for her mother, "Mrs. Ruth Shea" was identified as a resident of Farmington, Missouri.

Ruth married Shea, William. William was born 1908; died 1971. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Jan 1920, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Census: Apr 1940, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Mar 2010, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, C. Norman Fiegenbaum, age 2 years, 10 months, lived at 623 North Kansas Street with his parents, H. Charles Fiegenbaum and Josephine Fiegenbaum, both age 33 years.

Census:

     According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration in April, Norman Fiegenbaum, age 23 and single, was living at 623 Kansas, in Ward 4, in the home of his parents, Charles Fiegenbaum, head of household, and his wife, Josephine Fiegenbaum, both age 53. Also in the home was Norman's brother, Edward Fiegenbaum, age 12 and single. Charles Fiegenbaum, a salesman in the oil industry, had not worked in 1939, was currently unemployed and was seeking work. Norman was a laborer in the oil industry, had worked 48 weeks in 1939 earning $1,140 and was currently employed. Josephine worked in the home and Edward was attending school.
     All four of these people lived in the same home in April 1935.

Buried:
Funeral services, under the direction of Rev. Sheryl Palmer, were held on Saturday morning at St. John's United Methodist Church, 7372 Marine Road, Edwardsville. Burial was at Valley View Cemetery, Edwardsville.

Died:

     The following obituary was posted at the web site of Weber and Rodney Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Illinois and was published in the Edwardsville Intelligencer.

     Norman C. Fiegenbaum, age 97, of Edwardsville, Illinois died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, at the Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville.
     Norman was a retired supervisor at Standard Oil Corporation in Wood River. After his retirement he was a consultant for American Oil Company in Kiev, Ukraine. He also served as Edwardsville Township Auditor.
     Norman was born March 16, 1917, in Edwardsville the son of the late Charles H. & Josephine F. (Barber) Fiegenbaum.
     He married Mary K. Fagg on July 20, 1940, in Edwardsville. She preceded him in death on January 2, 2006.
     Norman is survived by 1 son, Steven J. Fiegenbaum of Augusta, Georgia; 1 daughter, Carolyn Pulliam and her husband Bob of Edwardsville; 2 grandchildren, Shelley Schrader & husband Mark of Edwardsville & Melissa Pulliam of St. Louis; 1 great granddaughter, Sydney Schrader of Edwardsville.
     He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Edward W. Fiegenbaum.
     He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II. He was also a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Edwardsville, American Legion Post 199 Edwardsville, the Edwardsville Lions Club, and the Edwardsville Gun Club. Norman was an avid golfer and an all-around sports enthusiast.
     Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2014, at St. John's United Methodist Church.
     Services will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. Sheryl Palmer officiating.
     Interment will be at Valley View Cemetery.
     Memorials may be given to St. John's United Methodist Church Building Fund.
     Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.

Norman married Fagg, Mary K. 20 Jul 1940, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Mary (daughter of Fagg, Thomas F. and Christy, Fern) was born 4 Jul 1920, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 2 Jan 2006, Maryville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 7 Jan 2006, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1940, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1940 U.S. enumeration, Edward Fiegenbaum, age 12, single, and attending school, was living at 623 Kansas, in Ward 4, in the home of his parents, Charles Fiegenbaum, head of household, and his wife, Josephine Fiegenbaum, both age 53. Also in the home was Edward's brother, Norman Fiegenbaum, age 23 and single. Charles Fiegenbaum, a salesman in the oil industry, had not worked in 1939, was currently unemployed and was seeking work. Norman was a laborer in the oil industry, had worked 48 weeks in 1939 earning $1,140 and was currently employed. Josephine worked in the home.
     All four of these people lived in the same home in April 1935.

Buried:
He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1930, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Some sources indicate that Julia was born in 1912, 1916 or 1917. The date of 31 May 1914 is found in the Social Security Death Index. The date may also be 3 May 1914. This matter will require further research.

Census:

     According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, Julia E. Fiegenbaum, age 13 [sic] and in school, lived at 412 Fourth Street with her parents, David W. and Rebecca C. Fiegenbaum, both age 46, and her two sisters: Elizabeth J. Fiegenbaum, age 14; and, Rebecca C. Fiegenbaum, age 12. Residing at 404 Fourth Street was Julia's maternal grandparents, Henry J. Springer (age 81) and Virginia Springer (age 71) and her mother's brother, Henry J. Springer, Jr. (age 36).

Julia married Brockway, John Aubrey 1 Jun 1940, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. John (son of Brockway, John Aubrey and Farrand, Mary Olive) was born 18 Feb 1909, Iowa, USA; died 9 Sep 1982, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA; was buried , Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1930, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1943, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, Elizabeth J. Fiegenbaum, age 14 and in school, lived at 412 Fourth Street with her parents, David W. and Rebecca C. Fiegenbaum, both age 46, and her two sisters: Julia E. Fiegenbaum, age 13 [sic]; and, Rebecca C. Fiegenbaum, age 12. Residing at 404 Fourth Street was Elizabeth's maternal grandparents, Henry J. Springer (age 81) and Virginia Springer (age 71) and her mother's brother, Henry J. Springer, Jr. (age 36).

Residence:
According to the engagement announcement for her sister, Rebecca Charlotte, Elizabeth Jane moved to Edwardsville, Illinois upon her husband's entry into military service. He entered the U.S. Army in July 1943.

Buried:
Elizabeth was buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Section 3-A, Row 3, Site 5); she shared a grave site with her husband, who had served in the U.S. Army.

Elizabeth married Rodems, Richard Stephen 28 Sep 1940, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Richard (son of Rodems, Stephen A. and [---?---], Annie A.) was born 28 Dec 1911, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; died 12 Dec 1990, Fairfax, Virginia, USA; was buried 18 Dec 1990, Arlington, Northampton County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1930, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, Rebecca C. Fiegenbaum, age 12 and in school, lived at 412 Fourth Street with her parents, David W. and Rebecca C. Fiegenbaum, both age 46, and her two sisters: Elizabeth J. Fiegenbaum, age 14; and, Julia E. Fiegenbaum, age 13 [sic]. Residing at 404 Fourth Street was Rebecca's maternal grandparents, Henry J. Springer (age 81) and Virginia Springer (age 71) and her mother's brother, Henry J. Springer, Jr. (age 36).

Died:
The following obituary was published on 18 December 2001 in the Hannibal Courier-Post, of Hannibal, Missouri:

          Rebecca Allen
          Oct. 26, 1917 - Dec. 16, 2001

     TROY - Rebecca Allen, 84, of Troy and formerly of Edwardsville, Ill., died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, at Lincoln County Medical Center in Troy.
     No funeral services are planned. The Kemper-Marsh Funeral Home in Troy is in charge of arrangements.
     There will be no visitation.
     Mrs. Allen was born Oct. 26, 1917, in Edwardsville to David and Rebecca Springer Fiegenbaum.
     She was married to John Allen on Aug. 4, 1943, in Edwardsville. He survives.
     Other survivors include two daughters, Mary Charlotte Smith of Fenton and Margaret D. Meeker of Glen Carbon, Ill.; two sons, Thomas G. Allen of Oshkosh, Wis., and David G. Allen of St. Louis; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Julia Brockway of Jerseyville, Ill., and Elizabeth Rodems of Fairfax, Va.
     The family wishes to include as survivors, two sons-in-law, J. Peter Smith and Malcolm Meeker.
     Mrs. Allen was a member of the PEO and DAR in Troy and was in the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She and her husband lived in Troy for the last 26 years.

Rebecca married Allen, John Gilpin 4 Aug 1943, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA. John (son of Allen, Dr. Thomas Johnston and Suehr, Lilian Marguerite) was born 14 Feb 1917, Eureka Springs, Carroll County, Arkansas, USA; died 30 Jun 2005, Troy, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Burial was in the Alton Cemetery, Alton, Illinois.

Margaret married Frye, Curtis M.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Between 1945 and 1967; a cryptographer in the U.S. Air Force

Notes:

Buried:
He was buried in the Mascoutah City Cemetery.

Warren married Brown, Eunice Marilyn 1947, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA. Eunice (daughter of Bruhn, Carl Joseph and Pehrson, Edith Victoria) was born 23 Mar 1928, Falun, Saline County, Kansas, USA; died 26 Mar 2008, Illinois, USA; was buried , Mascoutah, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Services were held at Bryson Funeral Home in Pilot Knob, Missouri, under the direction of Richard's son, Rev. Mark Harris. Burial was at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park in Ironton.

Richard married Hollis, Mary Elizabeth 6 Sep 1950, Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Riley, Dorothy Ellen 3 Sep 1955, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Dorothy (daughter of Riley, Cecil Elmer and Hollis, Maudie Florene) was born 27 Nov 1935, Bernie, Stoddard County, Missouri, USA; died 22 Jun 2004, Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: an engineer engaged in aircraft manufacturing at Lockheed Corporation

Notes:

Buried:
Everett was buried at sea, off the coast of Marina Del Rey, California.

Everett married Higby, Patricia Ann 10 Jun 1944. Patricia died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jul 1937, East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Residence:
According to his application for a Social Security account number, Clay was living in East St. Louis, Illinois while employed at the Lubrite Division of Socony-Vacuum, 4140 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri.

Notes:

Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

Rosalie married Fine, Albert [Group Sheet]

Rosalie married Hinkle, Ben Edward [Group Sheet]

Rosalie married Heckendorn, Robert [Group Sheet]