Curtis (Ehlert) Ehler (1901 - aft. 1959)

Born 2 Jun 1901 in Brenham, Washington, Texas, United States

Ancestors

Died after 11 Oct 1959 after age 58 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States

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Biography

Curtis Ehlert was born on June 2, 1901 in Brenham, Washington, Texas, United States, son of Theodore C. Ehlert (~1876–>1876) and Louise Broesche (1876–1932). He was baptized on November 24, 1901.^[1]

In 1910, Curtis (9) was living in household of T C Eklest (33) in Brenham Ward 3, Washington with his mother, Louis Eklest (33); and T C Eklest (33), Curtis Eklest (8), and T C Eklest (5). ^[2]

In 1940, Curtis (39) was living in Houston, Harris with Curtis Ehlert (undefined), and T C Ehlert (undefined). ^[3]

Curtis registered for the draft for World War II. ^[4]

Curtis died after October 11, 1959 in Houston, Harris, aged about 58.^{[5] [6]}

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• T C Eklest
• Curtis Eklest
• T C Ehlert

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969"
   Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Congregational Records
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60722 #3325114 (accessed 3 December 2023)
   Curtis Ehlert baptism on 24 Nov 1901 (born 2 Jun 1901), child of T C Ehlert & Louise Broesche, in Brenham, Texas, USA.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Brenham Ward 3, Washington, Texas; Roll: T624_1599; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375612
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #144494502 (accessed 3 December 2023)
   Curtis Eklest (8), single son, in household of T C Eklest (33) in Brenham Ward 3, Washington, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.

   15 Apr 1910: Brenham Ward 3, Washington, Texas

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   T C Eklest	M	33	Married	Head	Merchant	Texas
   Louis Eklest	F	33	Married	Wife		Texas
   Curtis Eklest	M	8	Single	Son		Texas
   T C Eklest	M	5	Single	Son		Texas

3. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04197; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 258-230
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #158120679 (accessed 3 December 2023)
   Curtis Ehlert (38), single, Checker, head of household in Houston, Harris, Texas. Born in Texas.

   1 Apr 1940: Houston, Harris, Texas

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Curtis Ehlert	M	38	Single	Head	Checker	Texas
   T C Ehlert	M	35	Single	Brother	Checker	Texas

4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 430
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #19852808 (accessed 3 December 2023)
   Name: Curtis William Ehlert; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 40; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 2 Jun 1901; Birth Place: Brenham, Texas, USA; Residence Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Registration Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; Employer: Self; Height: 5 8; Weight: 160; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: T C Ehlert;
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
   Curtis William Ehlert 41 Self (Head).
5. ↑ Death: "Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982"
   Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2272 #22330735 (accessed 3 December 2023)
   Curtis W Ehlert death 11 Oct 1959 (born 12 Jun 1901), son of T C Ehlert & Louise Broesche, in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
6. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Original data: Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #62774059
   Ancestry Record 60525 #20092044 (accessed 3 December 2023)
   Curtis W Ehlert burial (died on 11 Oct 1959) in Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham, Washington County, Texas, United States of America. Born on 2 Jun 1901.