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1. Death Certificate; City of Philadelphia 1907 # 22039.
2. Westminster Cemetery Records, Nuenemann, William - Internment No. 4403, Lot No. 236, Lansdowne Section. Lot owner is Dixon, Maria E.
3. 1860 Census - Philadelphia, PA - 13th Ward, Pg. 833 Reel 1163
4. Philadelphia Death Registry - pg. 168 Puerpural Fever - buried 3 Jul.
5. Marriage returns of 2nd Quarter 1884 by Charles Borm, Independent German Congregation of 324 North 6th.
6. Westminster Cemetery Records, Internment No. 2981, Permit No. 20542, Lot No. 236, Grave 1, Lansdowne Section. Lot owner is Maria E. Dixon. According to Matt Majowski of the Cemetery, there is no internment order for Anna. This is an odd occassion.
7. Westminster Cemetery Records, Internment Order dated 27 August 1907 Lot No. 236. Grave 2, Lansdowne Section; Lot holder Maria E. Dixon; Name of Deceased William Nuenemann; address 3734 N. 5th St., Date of Internment, Wednesday 8/28/07 3 p.m. Plain grave. G.A. Kirchner undertaker. In remarks is the following: Do not destroy the bush near this grave. Gr. 2 adjoins grave of "Anna M. Nuenemann."
8. 1860 Census, 13 Ward, Philadelphia, Reel 1163, Pg. 883.
9. Census - 1870, 13th Ward, 39th Distrtict, Pg. 252 Reel 1397.
10. Census - 1880, Reel 1173, Sht 10, SD 1, ED 214 Prntd Page No. 210B.
11. 12th Census - 1900 - PA -, Reel 1457, Sht 8, ED 220, Line 8.
12. McElroy's Philadelphia Pennsylvania City Directory for 1860, (Philadelphia; E.C. & J. Biddle, 1860), William Nuenemann, shoemaker, 15 Fayette.
13. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1870 Edition William Nuenemann, shoemaker, 936 Ridge Av.
14. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1875 William Nuenemann, shoes, 936 Ridge Ave.
15. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), Charles Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h. 938 Ridge Ave. Henry Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 938 Ridge Ave William Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 938 Ridge Ave William Nuenemann, Jr., (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 1913 Gtn Ave William Nuenemann & Sons (William, Charles, William, Jr., & Henry), shoes, 1913 Gtn Av & 936 Ridge Ave.
16. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), Lists the following: Charles Nueneman, shoemaker, h 1121 N 4th Mary A. Nueneman, physician, 1121 N 4th Charles Nuenemann, shoes, 316 Susq'ana av William Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Son), h 936 Ridge William Nuenemann & Son (William & William Jr.), shoes, 936 Ridge Ave & 1918 Gtn Av William Nuenemann, Jr., (William Nuenemann & Son) h 1913 Gtn Av.
17. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1890 Edition Lists the following: Mary Nueneman, physician, 622 N 6th Karl Nuenemann, shoemkr, h 2625 Franklin William Nuenemann, shoes, 936 Ridge William Nuenemann, Jr., shoes, 1913 Gtn Av.
18. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1895 Edition lists the following: Chas Nuenemann, shoemkr, h 622 N 6th Chas Nuenemann, shoes, 2408 Meredith, h 2625 Franklin Mary Neuenmann, physician, 622 N 6th Wm Nuenemann, shoes, 936 Ridge Wm Nuenemann, Jr., shoes, 1913 Gtn Av.
19. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1900 Edition lists the following: Chas Nueneman, shoemaker, h 622 N 6th Harry G. Nueneman, clerk, h 622 N 6th Mary A. Nueneman, physician, 622 N 6th Chas Nuenemann, shoes, 737 N 23d, h 2625 N Franklin Wm Nuenemann, (Wm Nuenemann & Son), h 936 Ridge Ave Wm Nuenemann & Son (Wm & Wm Jr.), shoes, 936 Ridge Ave & 1913 Gtn Ave Wm Nuenemann, Jr., (Wm. Nuenemann & Son), h 1913 Gtn Av.
20. CD258 Naturalization Records: Philadelphia, 1789-1880 (#258), Family Tree Maker CD No. 258. Gives the following information William Nuenemann Country of Former Allegiance: Germany Date of Declaration of Intent: Dec. 15, 1852 Court of Declaration of Intent: Common Pleas Date of Oath of Allegiance: Sept. 30, 1858 Court of Oath of Allegiance: Common Pleas .
21. Declaration of Intent, 15 Dec 1852, Filed with George W. Riblet, Clerk, in Court of Common Pleas, New York City, 15 Dec 1852 - Intent to naturalize - signed William Nunemann.
22. CD258 Naturalization Records: Philadelphia, 1789-1880 (#258), Family Tree Maker CD No. 254 has the following information William Nuenemann Country of Former Allegiance: Germany Date of Declaration of Intent: Dec. 15, 1852 Court of Declaration of Intent: Common Pleas Date of Oath of Allegiance: Sept. 30, 1858 Court of Oath of Allegiance: Common Pleas .
23. Letter, Letter saying that a will and five additional pages of support documents is available for William. Documents sent for 10 Jun 2000.
24. Westminster Cemetery Records.
25. Family Group Sheet compiled by Jean Gaffney, Lists Charls as being born either 1857 or 1858 - via 1860 census - and believed to have married Louisa.
26. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), Charles Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h. 938 Ridge Ave. Henry Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 938 Ridge Ave William Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 938 Ridge Ave William Nuenemann, Jr., (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 1913 Gtn Ave William Nuenemann & Sons (William, Charles, William, Jr., & Henry), shoes, 1913 Gtn Av & 936 Ridge Ave.
27. Estate of William Nuenemann.
28. Philadelphia Death Registry - pg. 186.
29. Philadelphia Death Registry - pg 186 26 years - 10th Ward -935 Ridge Ave - Pnuemonia - born in Philadelphia and buried in Glenwood Cemetary
30. Philadelphia Marriage Registry Page 91
31. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), Charles Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h. 938 Ridge Ave. Henry Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 938 Ridge Ave William Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 938 Ridge Ave William Nuenemann, Jr., (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 1913 Gtn Ave William Nuenemann & Sons (William, Charles, William, Jr., & Henry), shoes, 1913 Gtn Av & 936 Ridge Ave.
32. Philadelphia Death Registry = pg 190 - Tuberculosis
33. 1870 Census - Philadelphia, 13 Ward, 39 Dist - Reel 1397, Pg. 252.
34. Philadelphia Birth Register Page 132
35. Philadelphia Birth Register Page 46 - no mother listed
36. City of Philadelphia Birth Register 1871, pg. 46, 26 March - Ward 13 - 938 Ridge Ave.
37. Westminster Cemetery Records, Internment Order 21 January 1942. Internment No. 27387 Rose Albert (ashes); Age 71; Date of Internment Saturday, 24 January 1942 at 3 p.m.; Lot No. 444 South 1/2, Section Lansdowne. Undertaker is Harlad B. Mulligan. Plain Grave, owner is James M. Albert.
38. Death Certificate, File No. 8076, Registered No. 584 - Dated 12 Jan 1942, Place of Death: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. Resdience 1137 Rising Sun Avenue. Rose L. Albert - female, white, widowed. Husband was James M. She was born on 27 Mar 1870, age at death 71 years, 9 months, 13 days. Born in Pa. Father William Nuenemann of Germany, Mother unknown of Germany. She was cremated. Elwood M. Albert filled out the certificate. Died 9 Jan 1942 .
39. Philadelphia Marriage Index 1885-1915, #89925 - 1896.
40. Westminster Cemetery Records, 11 May 1940 Tombstone Order, Gives date on stone as being Aug 8 - Aug 25 1939. However, see the information as to actual date of death...
41. Death Certificate, Death Certificate, File No. 69038, Registered No. 155273, 10 Aug 1939,, Place of Death: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA James Madison Albert - 68 year resident of city. Married, white male born 7 Aug 1859. Lived 80 years plus one day. Was a letter carrier until Aug 1924 after 40 years of working in that capacity. Born in New Berlin, PA. Parents Frederick Albert of Middleton, PA and Catharine Doebler of New Berlin, PA. Died at 6:50 p.m., 8 August 1939 of a cerebal hem.
42. Westminster Cemetery Records, Intermnet No. 27387, Permit No. 00585, Lot No. 444 South Half, Lansdowne. Lot owner is James M. Albert. Ashes. Lot is shared with sister's family - the Heins.
43. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment Order 27387, 21 Jan 1942 Name of Deceased - Rose Albert (ashes); age 71; date of interment Saturday 24 Jan 1942 @ 3 p.m.; Lot No. 444 S 1/2, Section Lansdowne; Plain grave, Undertaker Harold B. Mulligan.
44. Westminster Cemetery Records, Order for tombstone for James M. Albert dated 11 May 1940. Cost of the tombstone was $22.50.
45. Estate of William Nuenemann.
46. Westminster Cemetery Records, Internment No. 25984, Permit No. 15527, Lot No. 444 South half, Lansdowne. Lot owner is James M. Albert. Ashes. Note that the Lot is shared with the Hein family (in-laws). .
47. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment Order No. 25984, 22 Aug 1939 Name of deceased - James M. Albert; Address 1137 Rising Sun Avenue; age 80; date of interment, Friday 8/25/39 @ 11 a.m. in Lot No. 444 South 1/2, Lansdowne Section. Undertaker - H.B. Mulligan, plain grave.
48. Death Certificate, File No. 69038, Registered No. 155273, 10 Aug 1939, Place of Death: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA James Madison Albert - 68 year resident of city. Married, white male born 7 Aug 1859. Lived 80 years plus one day. Was a letter carrier until Aug 1924 after 40 years of working in that capacity. Born in New Berlin, PA. Parents Frederick Albert of Middleton, PA and Catharine Doebler of New Berlin, PA. Died at 6:50 p.m., 8 August 1939 of a cerebal hem.
49. Estate of William Nuenemann, Named in the will of William Nuenemann as the executor and then filed all of the necessary probate documents for the estate in September 1907.
50. Marriage Registration 1879, pg 139, Ind. German Congregation - Charles Bern/Borm presiding. - 2 Nov 1879.
51. Marriage Registrations for 1879 - Philadelphia City Archives, Page 139 - 2 Nov 1879 - Lists William J. Nuenemann, Shoemaker of Philadelphia age 24 marrying Emilie C. Schober of Philadelphia age 19.
52. Death Certificate; City of Philadelphia 1890 #6666.
53. 12th Census - 1900, Ninth District, 19th Ward of Philadelphia SD 1 PA, ED 372, Germantown Avenue House No. 1913 William listed with two daughters including Bertha - as a widower. He is the owner of a mortgaged house and says he was born in Germany.
54. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), Charles Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h. 938 Ridge Ave. Henry Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 938 Ridge Ave William Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 938 Ridge Ave William Nuenemann, Jr., (William Nuenemann & Sons), h 1913 Gtn Ave William Nuenemann & Sons (William, Charles, William, Jr., & Henry), shoes, 1913 Gtn Av & 936 Ridge Ave.
55. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1885 Edition Lists the following: Charles Nueneman, shoemaker, h 1121 N 4th Mary A. Nueneman, physician, 1121 N 4th Charles Nuenemann, shoes, 316 Susq'ana av William Nuenemann (William Nuenemann & Son), h 936 Ridge William Nuenemann & Son (William & William Jr.), shoes, 936 Ridge Ave & 1918 Gtn Av William Nuenemann, Jr., (William Nuenemann & Son) h 1913 Gtn Av.
56. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1890 Edition Lists the following: Mary Nueneman, physician, 622 N 6th Karl Nuenemann, shoemkr, h 2625 Franklin William Nuenemann, shoes, 936 Ridge.
57. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1895 Edition lists the following: Chas Nuenemann, shoemkr, h 622 N 6th Chas Nuenemann, shoes, 2408 Meredith, h 2625 Franklin Mary Neuenmann, physician, 622 N 6th Wm Nuenemann, shoes, 936 Ridge Wm Nuenemann, Jr., shoes, 1913 Gtn Av.
58. Gopsill's Philadelphia Pennsylvania General & Business Directory, (Philadelphia: James Gopsill or James Gopsill's Sons), 1900 Edition lists the following: Chas Nueneman, shoemaker, h 622 N 6th Harry G. Nueneman, clerk, h 622 N 6th Mary A. Nueneman, physician, 622 N 6th Chas Nuenemann, shoes, 737 N 23d, h 2625 N Franklin Wm Nuenemann, (Wm Nuenemann & Son), h 936 Ridge Ave Wm Nuenemann & Son (Wm & Wm Jr.), shoes, 936 Ridge Ave & 1913 Gtn Ave Wm Nuenemann, Jr., (Wm. Nuenemann & Son), h 1913 Gtn Av.
59. Philadelphia Marriage Index 1885-1915, 100492 - 1898.
60. Philadelphia Marriage Index 1885-1915, 10492 - 1898, Consent of father obtained, William Neunemann of 1913 Germantown Ave, performed by Frederick William Berleman (Reformed Church in the USA).
61. Philadelphia Marriage Index 1885-1915, 100492 - 1898, Consent of parent given - William Nuenemann of 1913 Germantown Ave.
62. Philadelphia Marriage Index 1885-1915, #1611974 - 1903. Extracted by Jean Gaddy, marriage date 17 June 1903 - William Downey minister
63. Philadelphia Marriage Index 1885-1915, #161974 - 1903.
64. Philadelphia Birth Register Page 232 - 1866 Ward 6 - 164th North 4th Street
65. Obituary, Obtiuary - taped to interment record at the Westminster Cemetery. HEIN - Sept. 19 - Anna M. Hein - (nee Neuenemann), wife of Emil Hein, age 50. Relatives and friends invited to funeral services, Thurs., 8 P.M., 4844 N. 5th St. Interment at convenience of family. Source for this is unknown.
66. 12th Census - 1900 - PA -, SD 1, ED 372, Sht. 1, 15A, Census states couple married for 14 years.
67. 12th Census - 1900 - PA -, SD 1, ED 372, Sht. 1, 15A, Philadelphia's 19th Ward, House No. 1912 rear gives date of April 1865, both parents born in Germany.
68. Westminster Cemetery Records, No. 15425 - 9 Feb 1923, Emil Hein; address 7338 Palametto St. --; Age 58 yrs; Date of Interment, Monday, Feby 12, 11 a.m.; Lot No. 444 N 1/2 Section Lansdowne; depth of grave 9 ft.
69. Obituary, Attached to the interment record is the following obituary: HEIN - Feb. 8, 1923, EMIL, husband of the late Anna M. Hein (nee Neunemann), aged 58. Relatives and friends, also Excelsior Lodge No 401, F. and A. M., and all other socieites, are invited to attend funeral services, Sun., 3:30 p.m., residence, 7338 Palmetto St., Burholme. Int. at convenience of the fmaily.
70. Westminster Cemetery Records, Lot No. 444, Lansdowne Section map - Buried in North 1/2 of lot shared with Albert family..
71. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment No. 10539, Lot 444 North Half, Lansdowne Section; Lot Holder - Emil Hein; Name of deceased - Anna M. Hein; Age 49 years; address 4844 North 5th Street. Date of interment - Friday, Sept 22nd @ 11:30 a.m.; plain grave. Gus A. Kirchner undertaker.
72. Westminster Cemetery Records, Lot No. 444 Map - buried in North 1/2 of lot shared with Albert family..
73. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment Order 15425, 9 Feb 1923 Name of deceased - Emil Hein; address - 7338 Palametto St.; age 58 yrs; date of interment, Monday Feb 12 - 11 am. Lot No. 444 N 1/2 Section Lansdowne, plain grave. Gustav A. Kirchner undertaker.
74. 12th Census - 1900 - PA -, SD 1, ED 372, Sht. 1, 15A, Ninth Division, Philadelphia's 19th Ward. House No. 1912 - Rear of House Emil, Anna, Rosie, and William listed. Emil is a full time salesman. Couple has been married for 14 years, Anna is the mother of 3 children, only two surviving at time of census.
75. 12th Census - 1900 - PA -, Ninth Division, 1 SD, ED No. 372, Page 15a, sht 1, Ninth Division, Philadelphia's 19th Ward. House No. 1912 - Rear of House Rosie born 1890 .
76. Estate of William Nuenemann, Identifed in the will of her father as Amelia M. Dixon.
77. 12th Census - 1900, Philadelphia - SD 1, Ed 220, Sht. 8, Line 8, 936 Ridge Avenue.
78. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment Order dated 6 Nov 1958, Next of kin is listed as bein Maria A. Stockburger of 2304 Hoffnagle St. Philadelphia #11.
79. Death Certificate, File No. 103832, Registered No. 21875. Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, Marie E. Dixon, died on 6 Nov 1958. Female, white, widowed. Born 11-29-78, age 79 years. Spouse was Collin C. Dixon (deceased). She was born in Pennsylvania to Wilhelm Neunemann and Marie Schmidt. Maria Stockburger was the informant. Funeral at Westminster Cemetery on 11-10-58.
80. 12th Census - 1900, SD 1, ED 220, Sht 8, Line 8 - 936 Ridge Avenue.
81. 12th Census - 1900, Philadelphia, Reel No. 1457, SD 1, ED 220, Sht 8, Line 8, Collen C. Dixon born March 1868 in Ohio listed with wife Amelia Dixon (daughter of William Nueneman) and father of Mary Dixon.
82. Death Certificate, File No. 28428, Registered No. 4936. 28 Feb 1958, Collin C. Dixon, died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA at 208 Hartel Street his residence. Spouse named Marie E. Nuenemann. Married, white male, age 89, born 6 Mar 1868 in Ohio. Died of Cancer of the Pelvis and Primary Lesion Oral. Buried at Westminster Cemetery on 3 March 1958. Wife was the informant.
83. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment Order dated 6 Nov 1958, Internment No. 36428 Name of deceased Marie E. Dixon of 2304 Hoffnagle Street; age 79 (Age 79 11 months on attached certificate of burial filed by next of kin). Date of interment Monday, 10 November 1958 at noon. in Lot 235, Lansdowne section. JW Dean & Son funeral director.
84. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment Order dated 27 Feb 1956, No. 36095 Collin C. Dixon; Address 208 Hartel Street; Age 89; Date of Interment - Monday, 3 March 1958 at noon. Lot no. 235 in Lansdowne section. Lot holder is himself. Undertaker is J.W. Dean.
85. 12th Census - 1900, See citation with parents, This is speculation - but the 1900 Census lists a Mary Dixon as the granddaughter of William Nuenemann. Now there is a Maria A. Stockburger listed as next of kin on the internment order for Amelia/Maria E. Dixon. I suspect that Maria A. Stockburger is the daughter of Maria E. Dixon, William Nuenemann's daughter.
86. Birth Certificate - dated 31 Dec 1883, City of Philadelphia - address 1913 Germantown Road/Avenue. This was corrected to spell the last name Nueneman as "Nuenemann."
87. Death Certificate.
88. Notes Theresa Knecthel made circa 1991; death certificate allegheny County, Baldwin Boro., 307 Alan Street - cremated on 26 Dec 1958 by Jefferson Hills, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny, PA. Died at 12:25 p.m. 23 Dec 1958
89. Death Certificate, File No. 108123, Registered No. 175, Died in Allegheny Co., Baldwin Boro, 307 Alan Str. date of death 22 Dec 1958. Born 3 Dec 1883 in Philadelphia, PA.
90. Notes Theresa Knecthel made circa 1991.
91. Death certificate - dated 10 Nov 1962 from Baldwin Township, Allegheny Co., PA. See also his naturlization in the Court of Common Pleas, 29 Aug 1903 - Westmoreland Co., PA where it states 5 Oct 1873.
92. Petition for Naturalization.
93. Rememberance Card for Charles Knechtel with death date.
94. Obituary, Knechtel - On Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1962 Charles F. of 575 Brinwood Aven., Baldwin Boro, husband of the late Bertha Knechtel, father of Mrs. Martha Hill, William C., David J., Frederick J., Charles P., and Frank E. Knechtel. Borther of Mrs. Emelia Sieler: also 23 grandchildren and 22 greath grand children. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-10 pm at the E.C. Koontz funderal home, 1719 Brownsville Road., where services will be held on Saturday, 11 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park.
95. Death Certificate, 101839-62, Allegheny Co., Baldwin boro., 575 Brinwood Ave, Pittsburgh 27, PA Nov 7 1962 date of death Occupation: Interior Decorator Social Security Number 276-07-4644 Date of birth 4 Oct 1873 in Austria .
96. National Archives Microfilm Publications, Number 1417, Passenger List of the Augusta Victoria, 14 Sep 1891 in New York No. 37 Carkl Knechtel age 17 male sadler of Austria heading to Philadelphia from Steinschoenau.
97. 1920 Census - 6 Jan 1920 - Baldwin Township, Alleghaney Co., PA SD 24 ED 9 Sht 3A pg 143, Lists children William David Frederick and Martha as well as two boarders in the houseat Agnew Lane. Charles is a Managers of a Nursery.
98. Www.hamburg.de/LinkToYourRoots, Knechtel, Karl age in years: 17, traveled alone; place of residence: Steinschoenau; State of Residence: Oesterreich; Destination - New York; Occupation: Sattler/Saddle Maker also Upholster Passenger Number - 01.0037; Passage Number: A1891.0300; Date of Departure 04.09.91; Accommodation: Zwischendeck (steerage); Ship: Augusta Victoria; Ship Type: Dampfschiff (steamship S.S.) Shipping Company and Agent: Hamburg-Amerikanische-Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft; Captain's Name was Barends.
99. Magellan - The Ships Navigator website, Augusta Victoria - arrived 14 Sep 1891 with Karl/Charles Knechtel The AUGUSTA VICTORIA was laid down as the NORMANNIA by A.G. Vulcan, Stettin (ship #183), for the Hamburg America Line, but launched on 1 December 1888 as the AUGUSTA VICTORIA, after Auguste Victoria, wife of the Emperor Wilhelm II. (the error in the first name was not discovered until after the launching, and was officially changed in 1897). 7,661 tons; 140,5 (144,8) x 16,9 meters (length x breadth); straight bow, 3 funnels, 3 masts; steel construction, twin-screw propulsion, triple-expansion engines (13,500 psi), service speed 19 knots; accommodation for 400 passengers in 1st class, 120 in 2nd class, and 580 in steerage; crew of 245. The AUGUSTA VICTORIA was the first German express steamer, and the type-ship of the Augusta-Victoria Class. 10 May 1889, maiden voyage, Hamburg-Southampton-New York. 22 January 1891, first pleasure cruise by any commercial passenger ship, to the Mediterranean and the Near East. 15 March 1894, first voyage, Genoa-New York. 2 October 1896, last voyage, Hamburg-Southampton-New York. 1897, refitted by Harlan & Wolff, Belfast: 8,479 tons, lengthened to 163,1 meters, 2 masts, name corrected to AUGUSTE VICTORIA. 3 June 1897, resumed Hamburg-Southampton-New York service. 8 April 1903, last voyage, Naples-Genoa-New York. 16 January 1904, last voyage, Hamburg-Southampton-New York. May 1904, sold to the Russian Navy, renamed KUBAN, rebuilt as auxiliary cruiser. May 1907, scrapped at Stettin [Arnold Kludas and Herbert Bischoff, Die Schiffe der Hamburg- Amerika-Linie, Bd. 1: 1847-1906 (Herford: Koehler, 1979), p. 50 (photograph c1900); Noel Reginald Pixell Bonsor, North Atlantic Seaway; An Illustrated History of the Passenger Services Linking the Old World with the New (2nd ed.; Jersey, Channel Islands: Brookside Publications), vol. 1 (1975), p. 395]. Also pictured in Michael J. Anuta, Ships of Our Ancestors (Menominee, MI: Ships of Our Ancestors, 1983), p.
100. Petition for Naturalization, Court of Common Pleas, County of Westmoreland, Date of birth 5 Oct 1873 Date of landing 12 Sep 1891 Place of landing New York Business or occupation Froco Painter P.O. Box address is Jeannette Made citizen on 29 Aug 1903 by order of said court.
101. Www.hamburg.de/LinkToYourRoots.
102. There is a Frederick Happel listed in the Encyclopedia of Artist who was born in 1825 and died in 1854 known for painting animals. According to other sources he was well known for painting hunting dogs. The painting was allegedly a payment by a local nobel for work Charles did in Austria that he brought with him to America.
103. Baby Book of Jon Byron Knechtel.
104. Certificate of Death - Pennsylvania, No. 2223051, dated Feb 14, 1992 State File No. 117642 Date of birth 7-19-1904 in PA County of Cambria, Johnstown died in Fenks Twp., Forest County Social Security No. 192-10-9380 Mrs. William Knechtel (his wife) provided details.
105. Social Security Death Index, William Knechtel, dob 19 Jul 1904m dod Nov 1987, last residence 15216 (Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA), no benefits collected , No. 192-10-9380.
106. Interview with Wilma Knechtel.
107. Baby Book of Jon Byron Knechtel.
108. Phone Call from Dorothy Knechtel.
109. Obituary, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jan 10 1996, Wilma A. Knechtel of Dormont, on Mond. Jan 8, 1996; wife of the late William C. Knechtel; mother of William C. Knechtel, Jr., Harold R. Knechtel and the late Beverly C. Jackson, sister of Emma Ushkarat, also survived by seven grand, 15 great grand, and six great great granchildren. Friends may call at Laughlin Funeral Home, Ltd., 222 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon on Weds. 7-9 p.m. Service in the Funderal Home Chapel on Fri at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Handicapped Accessibility Fund, c/o Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 Liberty Ave., Pgh., PA 15216.
110. Death Certificate, Local Reg. No. 48, No. 7669173 - 15 Aug 1973, Fred J. Knechtel - died in Cambria County,k East Carroll Twp. Was living at the Summit Village, Carrolltown, PA. White male, divorced, born 1 Nov 1909 and was 64 at his death. Occupation was a carpenter, Social Security No. 168-07-6335. Born in Pittsburgh, PA. Mothers Maiden Name - Berth Nunnerman; Fathers name - Charles Knechtel. Informant was Ronald D. Knechtel, Carrolltown, PA. Cause of death - heart disease.
111. Social Security Application, 211-09-2793 - Us Social Security Act Application for Account Number, Marth Mary Knechtel; 740 Allen Street, Mt. Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA 19 yrs old at time of application; birth 4 Jun 1918, born in Pitts. Father - Charles Frederick Knechtel; Mother - Bertha Neunaman 12 Jul 1937.
112. Social Security Death Index, Charles Knechte, dob 17 Jul 1920, dod Sep 1985, Last residence 16001 (Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania), no benefits received, No. 188-18-6386.
113. Notes Theresa Knecthel made circa 1991.
114. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment Order 11759 - 26 Apr 1918, Name of deceased - Ethel R. Hein; address 7338 Palmelto Street; Age 26 years; Date of interment, Sunday April 28th 1918 10 a.m.; Lansdowne section, lot 444 North 1/2. Plain grave. Gustave A. Kirchner undertaker.
115. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment No. 12816, 18 May 1919 Obituary taped to interment: HEIN - May 17. 1919, FLORENCE E., beloved daughter of William J. and the late Ethel Hein, in her 6th year. Relatives and friends are invted to attend funeral services Mon. at 8 P.M. at her father's residence, 7333 Palmetto St. Interment at convenience of the family. Newspaper source unknown.
116. Westminster Cemetery Records, Interment Order No. 12816, 18 May 1919, Name of deceased - Florence E. Hein; address 7338 Palmetto Street; age 5 years; date of interment, Tuesday, May 20 11 am.m, Lansdown, Lot 444 N 1/2; plain grave. Gus. Kirchner undertaker.


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