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- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 89.
Frederick Robert Fiegenbaum, child of William Edward and Maude Mary Montgomery, was born on 15 December 1902 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- [S48] Cemetery or burial marker, Geneva Cemetery; Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
Digital images of markers in Geneva Public Cemetery attached to an email ("Fiegenbaum Gravestone Pictures" on 9 June 2009) from Jane Michel to J. Mark Fiegenbaum.
There are gravestones for William Edward Fiegenbaum, Maude Montgomery Fiegenbaum and Frederic W. Fiegenbaum.
The marker for Frederic W. Fiegenbaum is inscribed: "Frederic W. | Fiegenbaum | 1902 - 1903"
- [S211] Article or notice, Birth of Fredrick Wilhelm Fiegenbaum. The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri). Friday, 19 December 1902; Page 5, Column 3.
Digital copies accessed through Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers (The Library of Congress) at (http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90061417/1902-12-19/ed-1/seq-5/) in December 2011.
"Uncle Robert Montgomery informs us that Fredrick Wilhelm, a fine boy arrived at the home of W. E. Fiegenbaum and wife, in Geneva, Neb, Sunday, December 14, 1902. Their friends extend congratulations."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 89.
Frederick Robert Fiegenbaum died on 8 May 1903 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 89.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Frederick Robert Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 15 May 1903 in the "Signal, Geneva, Nebraska."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 89.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Frederick Robert Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 15 May 1903 in the "Signal, Geneva, Nebraska."
"The funeral service was private and was conducted at the family residence at four o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. M. Evans. On account of the downpour of rain the interment of the body was deferred until two o'clock Monday afternoon."
- [S48] Cemetery or burial marker, Geneva Cemetery; Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
Digital images of markers in Geneva Public Cemetery attached to an email ("Fiegenbaum Gravestone Pictures" on 9 June 2009) from Jane Michel to J. Mark Fiegenbaum.
Jane reported that Geneva Public Cemetery is located on the corner of 5th & D Street.
There are gravestones for William Edward Fiegenbaum, Maude Montgomery Fiegenbaum and Frederic W. Fiegenbaum.
The marker for Frederic W. Fiegenbaum is inscribed: "Frederic W. | Fiegenbaum | 1902 - 1903"
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 85.
William Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Mary Montgomery were married on 8 October 1901 at Oregon, Holt County, Missouri.
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 86.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for William Edward Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 13 January 1955 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.
"His father now being stationed at Oregon, Missouri, his mother prevailed on him to remain at home, and he began watch-making and repairing at Oregon, where he remained five years. It was here he met Miss Maude Mary Montgomery, and after she finished her education, they were married 8 October 1901."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 88.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a wedding announcement for William Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Mary Montgomery. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 11 October 1901 in the "Oregon, Holt County, Missouri Sentinel."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 85-86.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an account of the golden wedding anniversary celebration for William Edward and Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared in the "Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska; Signal Newspaper."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 88.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for "Mrs William E. Fiegenbaum." Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 10 September 1953 in the "Signal, Geneva, Nebraska."
"On 8 October 1901 she and William Edward Fiegenbaum were united in marriage and they came to live in Geneva, Nebraska which has been their home ever since."
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910 U.S. census, population schedule.
NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 91A (image 1,186). Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva Township, Ceneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 28, census sheet 7A, enumerated on 22 April 1910; William E. Fiegenbaum household, State Street, dwelling 174, family 174, lines 27-29. Access through HeritageQuest July 2004 and Ancestry.com in June 2009 & February 2011.
In the household was: 27) Fiegenbaum, William E.; head of household; male; white; age 40; married (first marriage); married 8 years; and, 28) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 32; married (first marriage); married 8 years; mother of 2 children, 1 child still living.
By calculation from the information provided, William and Maude would have been married about 1901-1902. For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1910 U.S. census for these individuals.
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 4A (image 689).
1930 U.S. census, population schedule; Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 4-5 April 1930; W. Edward Fiegenbaum household, 442 North 11th Street, dwelling 106, family 106, lines 47-49.
In the household was: 47) Fiegenbaum, W. Edward; head of household; male; white; age 60; married at age 32. 48) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 51; married; married at age 23.
For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1930 U.S. census for this person.
- [S211] Article or notice, "Cupid's Captives." The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri). Friday, 11 October 1901; Page 4, Column 2.
Digital copies accessed through Chronicling America (The Library of Congress) at (http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90061417/1901-10-11/ed-1/seq-4/) in November 2011.
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 37.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an account of the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Friedrich William and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts did not identify when and where this report was published, but it seems likely it appeared in the Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri.
From a list of the children of Friedrich and Louisa: "...Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Nebraska...." At another point in the account, it was mentioned that "...Edward is the kid of the family and is a jeweler at Geneva, Nebraska and is married."
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910 U.S. census, population schedule.
NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 91A (image 1,186). Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva Township, Ceneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 28, census sheet 7A, enumerated on 22 April 1910; William E. Fiegenbaum household, State Street, dwelling 174, family 174, lines 27-29. Access through HeritageQuest July 2004 and Ancestry.com in June 2009 & February 2011.
The household consisted of: 27) Fiegenbaum, William E.; head of household; male; white; age 40; married (first marriage); married 8 years; born in Iowa; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=jeweler; industry=jewelry store; owner; can read; can write; owns home; free of mortgage; home is house (not farm). 28) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 32; married (first marriage); married 8 years; mother of 2 children, 1 child still living; born in Ohio; father born in "Scot."; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write. 29) Fiegenbaum, Francis M.; daughter; female; white; age 5; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio; occupation=none; did not attend school since 1 September 1909.
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 4A (image 689).
1930 U.S. census, population schedule; Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 4-5 April 1930; W. Edward Fiegenbaum household, 442 North 11th Street, dwelling 106, family 106, lines 47-49.
The household consisted of: 47) Fiegenbaum, W. Edward; head of household; owner of home; value of home=8000; household owns a radio; male; white; age 60; married at age 32; did not attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Iowa; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=jeweler optician; industry=Jewelry store; class of worker=o; worked last work day; not a U.S. veteran. 48) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 51; married; married at age 23; did not attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Ohio; father born in Ireland; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none. 49) Fiegenbaum, William E; son; male; white; age 11; single; did attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none.
The enumerator was Maude M. Fiegenbaum.
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