Etling, Emelia Margaretha

Female 1870 - 1932  (62 years)


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  • Name Etling, Emelia Margaretha 
    Born 10 Sep 1870  St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Gender Female 
    Membership Good Ladies' Aid Society  [10
    • Emelia's mother, Margaretha (Dinsbeer) Etling, and her sister, Charlotte E. (Etling) Gerber, were also members of this organization.
    Membership Olive Grove Woodman Circle  [10
    Died 30 Sep 1932  St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11
    • Her obituary states that Emelia resided at 3416 Gasconade Street at the time of her death on Friday, September 30, 1932 at 1 p.m. The funeral was from the Schumacher Funeral Home (3013 Meramec) on October 3, 1932 at 2:00 p.m.
    Buried 3 Oct 1932  Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 12
    • Emelia was buried in Park Lawn Cemetery in Lemay, Missouri.
    Person ID I526  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2009 

    Father Etling, August Louis,   b. 17 Nov 1831, Alsfeld, Grand Duchy of Hesse Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Dec 1876, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 45 years) 
    Mother Dienstbier, Margaretha,   b. 2 Jul 1834, Mühlhausen, Bavaria Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Mar 1915, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 28 Oct 1852  St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
    • The marriage was performed by Rev. Franz (Frederick) Picker. When enumerated for the 1900 U. S. Census, Margaretha, a 65 year old widow, was identified as the mother of 11 children, of whom only 5 were alive at the time the enumeration. A German language obituary for Margaretha also mentions her 11 children, only three of whom survived her.
    Family ID F181  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Beyer, William F.,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married Y  [6, 10, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
    Children 
     1. Beyer, Orlin,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Beyer, Herman,   d. Bef 1932
     3. Beyer, Minna,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 6 Aug 2018 
    Family ID F184  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Sep 1870 - St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S22] Obituary, Photocopy of undated and unidentified obituary for Emelia (Etling) Beyer [from a St. Louis newspaper?].
      Emelia (Etling) Beyer died 30 September 1832 at the age of 62 years.

    2. [S123] Missouri State Archives, St. Louis Probate Court Digitization Project, 1802-1900 (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/mojudicial/ - last confirmed in May 2011), August Etling, 1879; Case No. 12504; St. Louis Probate Court.
      ; Microfilm reel C 35576; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City [online version 1 July 2004].
           Letter from the office of Finkelnburg & Rassieur, attorneys at law; dated 16 December 1876. The letter includes a list of surviving heirs of August Etling. Identified as one of his children is Emilia Margaretha Etling aged 6 years. If this information is correct, it would calculate to a date of birth of sometime before 16 December 1870.

    3. [S123] Missouri State Archives, St. Louis Probate Court Digitization Project, 1802-1900 (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/mojudicial/ - last confirmed in May 2011), August Etling, 1879; Case No. 12504; St. Louis Probate Court; Microfilm reel C 35576; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City [online version 1 July 2004].
      Application of Administrator, filed with the Court on 18 December 1876. Margaretha Etling, widow of August Etling, declared on 16 December 1876 that August Etling died on or about 7 December 1876; that he left no known will; that his estate does not exceed the sum of $4,000; and "that to the best of her knowledge there are the following named heirs of August Etling...." Identified as one of his children is Emilie Margaretha Etling; residing in St. Louis County.

    4. [S22] Obituary.
      For Margaret Etling (nee Dinsbeer). "ETLING - Passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 1915, at 7 a.m., Margaret Etling (nee Dinsbeer), widow of August Etling,...dear mother of...Amelia Bayer (nee Etling),...." From an undated and unidentified newspaper in the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri. For the full text of this obituary, see the notes for Margaret's death.

    5. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), Margaret Etling household, 1880 US Census, St. Louis County, Missouri, City of St. Louis, SD 1, ED 159, p. 7, house 406 Dorcas Street, dwelling 34, family 73, lines 32-36. NARA microfilm T9, roll 729, p. 569.
      Emitie [sic] Etling: daughter of Margaret Etling; age 10; born in Missouri; single.

    6. [S211] Article or notice.
      A Card of Thanks following the funeral of "our dear mother, Margaretha Etling." Identified as a member of the grieving family is "Emelia Beyer (nee Etling)." In the German-language version of this notice, the first name is spelled "Emilia." From two editions of an English, and one German "Card of Thanks" from undated and unidentified [St. Louis?] newspapers. In the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri. For the full text of this notice, see the notes for Margaret's burial.

    7. [S22] Obituary.
      "Margaret Etling, geb. Dinsbeer, Wittwe von August Etling, theure Mutter von...Amelia Beyer (geb. Etling)...." From an undated and unidentified [St. Louis?] German-language newspaper. In the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri. For the full text of this obituary, see the notes for Margaret's death.

    8. [S22] Obituary.
      For [Katherine?] Mayer. "________ Mayer, geb. Etlinger geliebte Gattin von John Mayer,...ging ein zur ewigen Ruhe nach längerem Leiden am Montag, den 27. Januar 1908,.... Die Tiefbetrübte Familie:...Emilie Beyer, Schwester." From an undated and unidentified [St. Louis?] German-language newspaper clipping in the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri. The complete text is available in the notes for Katherine's death.

    9. [S237] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Death Certificates Database (https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/ - last confirmed in August 2017), Emelia Beyer; St. Louis; 1932; Missouri State Board of Health certificate #31067. Accessed in May 2007.
      Emelia Beyer, of 3416 Gasconade St., St. Louis, Ward 15, Missouri. Born 10 September 1870, at St. Louis, Missouri. Father: Aug. Etling; born in Germany. Mother's maiden name: Margaret unknown; born in Germany. Personal information provided by Wm. F. Beyer, of 3416 Gasconade.
           See the notes for this person's death for more details of the death certificate.

    10. [S22] Obituary.
      Photocopy of undated and unidentified obituary for Emelia (Etling) Beyer [from a St. Louis newspaper?].

    11. [S237] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Death Certificates Database (https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/ - last confirmed in August 2017), Emelia Beyer; St. Louis; 1932; Missouri State Board of Health certificate #31067. Accessed in May 2007.
      Emelia Beyer, of 3416 Gasconade St., St. Louis, Ward 15, Missouri. Born 10 September 1870, at St. Louis, Missouri. Father: Aug. Etling; born in Germany. Mother's maiden name: Margaret unknown; born in Germany. Died 30 September 1932, 1:10 p.m. at 4255 Louisiana, St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 62 years, - months, 20 days. She was a housewife and married to Wm. F. Beyer at the time of her death. No physician was in attendance at the death. Principal cause of death was "chronic myocarditis." An autopsy was performed. Burial was to be 3 October 1932 in Park Lawn Cemetery. Undertaker: Wm. Schumacher, of 3013 Meramec St. Personal information provided by Wm. F. Beyer, of 3416 Gasconade. Medical data provided by J. W. Kerner, Dep. Coroner; signed 1 October 1932. Filed with the local registrar on 3 October 1932.

    12. [S237] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Death Certificates Database (https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/ - last confirmed in August 2017), Emelia Beyer; St. Louis; 1932; Missouri State Board of Health certificate #31067. Accessed in May 2007.
      Emelia Beyer, of 3416 Gasconade St., St. Louis, Ward 15, Missouri. Died 30 September 1932, 1:10 p.m. at 4255 Louisiana, St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 62 years, - months, 20 days. Burial was to be 3 October 1932 in Park Lawn Cemetery. Undertaker: Wm. Schumacher, of 3013 Meramec St. Personal information provided by Wm. F. Beyer, of 3416 Gasconade
           See the notes for this person's death for more details of the death certificate.

    13. [S123] Missouri State Archives, St. Louis Probate Court Digitization Project, 1802-1900 (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/mojudicial/ - last confirmed in May 2011), August Etling, 1879; Case No. 12504; St. Louis Probate Court.
      Microfilm reel C 35576; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City [online version 1 July 2004].
           Letter from the office of Finkelnburg & Rassieur, attorneys at law; dated 16 December 1876. The letter includes a list of surviving heirs of August Etling. Identified as his widow is Margaretha Etling.

    14. [S123] Missouri State Archives, St. Louis Probate Court Digitization Project, 1802-1900 (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/mojudicial/ - last confirmed in May 2011), August Etling, 1879; Case No. 12504; St. Louis Probate Court.
      Microfilm reel C 35576; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City [online version 1 July 2004].
           Application of Administrator, filed with the Court on 18 December 1876. Margaretha Etling, widow of August Etling, declared on 16 December 1876 that August Etling died on or about 7 December 1876; that he left no known will; that his estate does not exceed the sum of $4,000; and "that to the best of her knowledge there are the following named heirs of August Etling...." Margaretha Etling is identified as "the affiant widow of said deceased."

    15. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), Margaret Etling household, 1900 US Census, St. Louis County, Missouri, population schedule, City of St. Louis, Ward 10, SD 11, ED 152, sheet 2A, house 2611 Potomac? Street, family 26, lines 3-4. NARA microfilm T623, roll 893, page 77.
      Margaret Etling; head of household; widow; married for 24 years; mother of 11 children, of whom 5 were still alive at time of enumeration (June 1900). At that time, living with Margaret was her 12 year old grand daughter, Louisa Maeser. Other sources indicate that Margaretha's husband, August Etling, died in December 1876. If it is correct, as stated in the census, that the marriage lasted for 24 years, it would seem that August and Margaretha were married about 1852.

    16. [S123] Missouri State Archives, St. Louis Probate Court Digitization Project, 1802-1900 (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/mojudicial/ - last confirmed in May 2011), Christian Etling, 1875; Case No: 12001; St. Louis Probate Court.
      Microfilm Reel C 35594; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City. [Online version on 1 July 2004].
           Will of Christian Etling, written 21 October 1875; filed 15 November 1875; recorded in Book L, page 251. In his will, Christian Etling names as one of his heirs, his daughter in law, Margareth [sic] Etling, wife of his son, August Etling.

    17. [S22] Obituary, For Margaret Etling (nee Dinsbeer). From an undated and unidentified [St. Louis?] newspaper clipping in the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri.
      For Margaret Etling (nee Dinsbeer). "ETLING - Passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 1915, at 7 a.m., Margaret Etling (nee Dinsbeer), widow of August Etling...." For the full text of this obituary, see the notes for Margaret's death.

    18. [S22] Obituary, For Mrs. Margaret Etling. From an undated and unidentified newspaper clipping in the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri.
      ETLING RITES TO-MORROW. "The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Etling, 80 years old, who was the widow of August Etling, formerly a prosperous South St. Louis merchant,...." For the full text of this obituary, see the notes for Margaret's death.

    19. [S22] Obituary, For Frau Margaret Etling. From an undated and unidentified German-language newspaper clipping in the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri.
      "Die Dahingeschiedene...verheiratete sich später mit August Etling, einem bekannten Geschäftsmann von Süd St. Louis, der zu einer Zeit Mitglied des Stadtrats war und auch in Logenfreisen eine hervorragende Rolle spielte. Ihr Gatte ging ihr bereits am 7. Dezember 1876 im Tode voraus. Die Ehe war mit 11 Kindern gesegnet, von denen jetzt noch drei am Leben sind" [The deceased...later married August Etling, a well known business man from South St. Louis, who was at one time a member of the City Council and also played a prominent roll in the Free Masons. Her husband preceded her in death on 7 December 1876. The marriage was blessed with 11 children, of whom 3 are still alive.]. For the full text of this obituary, see the notes for Margaret's death.

    20. [S22] Obituary, For Margaret Etling, geb. Dinsbeer. From an undated and unidentified [St. Louis?] German-language newspaper clipping in the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri.
      "Margaret Etling, geb. Dinsbeer, Wittwe von August Etling...." For the full text of this obituary, see the notes for Margaret's death.

    21. [S155] Missouri State Archives. Online Resources and Datatbases, Missouri Death Certificates Database. (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/). September 2007.
      Missouri State Board of Health, Certificate of Death #4199. For Charlotte Gerber. Born 10 November 1859 at St. Louis, Missouri. Father: Aug. Etling, born Germany. Mother (maiden name): Margareth Dienstbier, born in Germany. Personal information was provided by Eugene Gerber, of 2616 Potomac.
            See the notes for this person's death for more details of the death certificate.

    22. [S177] Ancestry.com (library edition), Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
      Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Accessed on 25 April 2011. Original data from: Missouri Marriage Records (microfilm). Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri State Archives.
           Marriage of Justus Edling and Margaretha Dunnsbier. A transcription from the digital image: "State of Missouri, County of St. Louis. This is to Certify that on the 28th day of October A D 1852 I united in the holy bonds of Matrimony according to the Laws of the State of Missouri by virtue of authority in me vested Justus Edling and Margaretha Dunnsbier Given under my hand this 9th day of November 1852. F[rd?]. Picker Pastor.
           "Filed & Recorded Nov 15th 1852     S. D. Barlow Recorder"

    23. [S177] Ancestry.com (library edition), Missouri Marriages, 1804-76.
      Compiled by the Louis Genealogical Society. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2000. Accessed on 25 April 2011. Original data from: St. Louis Genealogical Society. St. Louis Marriage Index, 1804-76. St. Louis, Missouir: St. Louis Genealogical Society, 1999.
           Marriage of Justus Edling and Margaretha Dunnsbier on 28 October 1852; Volume 6, Page 014.

    24. [S125] Will, Margaretha Etling, 1915; Case No: 44673; St. Louis Probate Court; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City.
      Letters of Administration; dated and signed 20 March 1916; John Dinsbeer [sic], executor, "to whom letters testamentary were heretofore granted on the estate of said deceased [Margaretha Etling] has since departed this life; ...these letters of administration de bonis non with the will annexed are hereby granted to George L. Gerber." In her will, signed 15 February 1911, Margaretha makes a bequest to "Amilia Beyer, wife of Wm. F. Beyer" as well as Charlotte Gerber and Elisabeth Wende, to share and share alike. Although she does not explicitly identify Amilia as her daughter, other sources seem to indicate this is so.

    25. [S126] Legal document, Affidavit as to heirs; by Eugene Adolph Gerber for Walter G. Thielecke Title Co., St. Loius, Missouri; 20 July 1934.
      The affidavit states that Amilia Beyer is a daughter of and surviving heir of Margaretha Etling.

    26. [S22] Obituary.
      For Margaret Etling (nee Dinsbeer). "ETLING - Passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 1915, at 7 a.m., Margaret Etling (nee Dinsbeer), widow of August Etling,...mother-in-law of...William F Beyer..." From an undated and unidentified newspaper in the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri. For the full text of this obituary, see the notes for Margaret's death.

    27. [S22] Obituary.
      "Margaret Etling, geb. Dinsbeer, Wittwe von August Etling,...Schwiegermutter von...William F. Beyer...." From an undated and unidentified [St. Louis?] German-language newspaper. In the possession of the Gerber family of St. Louis, Missouri. For the full text of this obituary, see the notes for Margaret's death.

    28. [S237] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Death Certificates Database (https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/ - last confirmed in August 2017), Emelia Beyer; St. Louis; 1932; Missouri State Board of Health certificate #31067. Accessed in May 2007.
      Emelia Beyer, of 3416 Gasconade St., St. Louis, Ward 15, Missouri. Born 10 September 1870. She was a housewife and married to Wm. F. Beyer at the time of her death. Personal information provided by Wm. F. Beyer, of 3416 Gasconade.
           See the notes for this person's death for more details of the death certificate.