Ernst Charles Albrecht (1858 - 1933)

Born 27 Sep 1858 in Willow Spring, Fayette Co. Texas

Husband of Emma E. (Pagel) Albrecht — married Feb 1883 in Fayette Co. Texas

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Died 8 Jan 1933 at age 74 in Fayette Co. Texas

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Obituary

La Grange Journal, 12 Jan 1933 Ernest C. Albrecht

Our little city was shocked last Monday morning when the news was circulated that E. C. Albrecht, one of the best known citizens of the part of the county, had died.

Mr. Albrecht became ill last Saturday, and a physician was called. Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock he was taken to the Brenham Hospital where all that medical skill and tender nursing could render to his aid was done, but it availed nothing. He gradually grew weaker and at 8:30 o'clock that night, he drifted peacefully into eternal sleep.

Ernest Albrecht was born September 7, 1858 and died January 8, 1933; aged 74 years, 3 months and 11 days; funeral services were conducted from the St. John's Lutheran chuirch, with interment at the Pagel's family cemetery. Those who are left to mourn his going are: His widow, four sons, Edwin, Willie, Oscar and Robert and one daughter, Mrs. Chas. Schmidt.

Our sympathy, real and sincere, goes out to the mourning relatives; they will mourn the passing of a good husband and father; the community will mourn the death of a good, honest and upright citizen. In offering to the family our sincere sympathy, we invoke the blessings of Him who giveth and taketh away, and hope that He will lighten the weight of sorrow now inflicted upon them.

La Grange Journal, 26 Jan 1933 Life History of the Late E.C. Albrecht

Since no one has written in detail the life history of the late E. C. Albrecht, this writer is endeavoring to give it to the best of his knowledge. However, some delay was experienced in obtaining the data on the more important events of his career.

Mr. Albrecht was born September 27, 1858, on a farm near Willow Spring, Fayette County, Texas, now known as the estate of the late H. C. Garlin, who was his half-brother. He was the son of Carl and Wilhelmine Albrecht, who were among the pioneer settlers of this community. At the age of about two years, his father died. A few years later his widowed mother was married to Friedrich Garlin, and they continued to live on the same farm, where he grew up to manhood, He received his education in the then Willow Spring Community School. After finishing school, he learned the carpenter trade under the guidance of his stepfather, and in his spare time on the farm he helped his stepfather build houses. Later, he was employed as a helper on a nearby cotton gin. He also was a talented musician.

In the month of February, 1883, he was married to Miss Emma Pagel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Pagel of Willow spring. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht made their home on the Wilhelm Pagel estate, which they later acquired by purchase. To this union five children were born, who are all living and are as follows:

Edwin, Willie and Robert Albrecht of Yoakum; Oscar Albrecht of Willow Spring; and Mrs. C. W. Schmidt (Lillie) of near Frelsburg.

Mr. Albrecht engaged in farming and for a number of years was owner and operator of a cotton gin at Willow Spring, which he later sold to L. C. Muenzler, who is still residing in this community. After discontinuing the cotton gin business, Mr. Albrecht opened up a machine shop and chair factory on his farm, which he operated for a number of years with the help of his sons. He manufactured one of the best raw hide chairs that was possible to make. He also had a little blacksmith shop, which he operated for his private use. Later, he sold his chair factory equipment and devoted most of his time in tractor farming. In this, as well as everything else, he was always leading his community in modern improvements. On his farm was a well, which he used for irrigating purposes. He also had a modern fruit orchard and poultry yard.

Mr. Albrecht was actively engaged in school and church work, and in the welfare of his community was the leader of the first graded road, which is now known as the Fayetteville-Willow Spring Highway No. 73.

About eleven years ago Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht retired from active farming and sold their homestead at Willow Spring to their son, Oscar, who is operating a modern hatchery and nursery on the farm now. They then removed to Fayetteville and built them a model little home, in which they had planned to spend the remaining years of their lives in retirement. Nevertheless, Mr. Albrecht could not well do without his tools and so he had a nice little tool shop in his back yard, in which he spent part of his time every day. he also had a nice garden and flower yard, in which he has shown great interest and pride.

In Fayetteville, as well as in Willow Spring, Mr. Albrecht took great interest in school and church work, and at the time of his death, January 8, 1933, he was church secretary and treasurer of his church. His remains were laid to rest in the Pagel cemetery near Willow Spring, in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, with Rev. Julius Bosshard of Warrenton, officiating.

Besides his widow and five children as mentioned before, he leaves to mourn his demise four grandchildren, one half-brother, C. F. Garlin in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and a number of cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

In him Faette [sic.] county has lost one of its most progressive citizens, and his memory will not be forgotten.

Honor be to his memory!

–A Friend.

Sources

"United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M2MF-RWF : accessed 20 May 2014), Ernst C Albrecht, Justice Precinct 2, Fayette, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 56, sheet 4A, family 58, NARA microfilm publication T624, FHL microfilm 1375565.

"United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MC9H-SVK : accessed 20 May 2014), Ernest C Albrecht, Ellinger, Fayette, Texas, United States; citing sheet 17B, family 375, NARA microfilm publication T625, FHL microfilm 1821803.