Albert Straehle (1861 - 1942)

Born 15 Apr 1861 in New York County, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Sophie (Nachtmann) Straehle — married 18 Feb 1888 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Husband of Elizabeth (Imlay) Straehle — married 19 Nov 1904 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Died 20 Jul 1942 at age 81 in Queens, New York City, New York, United States

Biography

Albert Straehle was born on 15 Apr 1861 and baptised on 24 Nov 1861 in the First German Church, Rivington Street, New York County, New York, United States. ^[1] Also: ^[2]
He was the son of Heinrich Straehle and Christiane Steinlen.

New York State Census, 1915

Name Ursula Straehle

Event Place New York, Queens, New York, United States

Gender Female

Age 43

Relationship to Head of Household Wife

Birth Year (Estimated) 1872

Years in United States 28

House Number 69

Page 23

CITING THIS RECORD ^[3]

First Marriage

Albert married Sophie Nachtmann on the 18 Feb 1888 at Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. ^[4]

CHILD:

1. Albert Andrews Straehle (1890–1983)
2. Mary Straehle 1892

Sophie died or disappeared before 1903.

United States Census, 1890 -- Alas! all census records were lost in a fire.

New York State Census, 1892

Name Albert Straehle [pere]

Event Date 1892

Event Place Brooklyn, Ward 07, E.D. 03

Age 30

Gender Male

Birthplace United States

Birth Year (Estimated) 1862

Citizenship Status Citizen

CITING THIS RECORD ^[5]

Second Marriage

Elizabeth Inlay married Albert Straehle, widower, on 19 Nov 1904 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Elizabeth was Albert's 2nd wife. ^[6] Also ^[7]

CHILD:

1. John H. Straehle (1905–1961)

United States Census 1910

[NOTE: During this census, daughter Mary and son Albert are away visiting their Aunt Caroline Heupel and Uncle Julius Heupel.]

CITING THIS RECORD ^[8]

New York Census 1915

Event Place New York, Queens, New York, United States

CITING THIS RECORD ^[9]

United States Census 1920 1920, in Manhattan, living with sister Caroline and her husband, Julius.

Name Albert Struehell (sic)

Event Place Manhattan Assembly District 10, New York, New York, United States

Gender Male

Age 59

Marital Status Married

Race White

Relationship to Head of Household Brother-in-law

Birth Year (Estimated) 1861

Birthplace New York

Father's Birthplace Germany

Mother's Birthplace Germany

Julius Heupel Head M 60 Wisconsin

Caroline Heupel Wife F 57 New York

Albert Struehell Brother-in-law M 59 New York

Elizabeth Struehell Sister-in-law F 54 Scotland

John H Struehell Nephew M 14 New York

CITING THIS RECORD ^[10]

United States Census 1930

Name Albert Straehle

Event Place Queens (Districts 0501-0750), Queens, New York, United States

Address: 7033 67th St, Glendale, Queens

Occupation: Statistician at Insurance Company

Gender Male

Age 69

Marital Status Married

Race White

Birth Year (Estimated) 1861

Birthplace New York

Father's Birthplace Germany

Mother's Birthplace Germany

Albert Straehle Head M 69 New York

Elizabeth Straehle Wife F 64 Scotland

John H Straehle Son M 24 New York

William A Forbes Boarder M 29 England

CITING THIS RECORD ^[11]

Death

Albert Straehle passed away on 20th July 1942 in Queens, New York City, New York, United States ^[12] Also ^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ "Birth/Baptism Record: Albert was born on 15 Apr 1861 and baptised on 24 Nov 1861 in the First German Church, Rivington Street, New York County, New York, United States. Citing this Record: "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDGQ-Y3T : 21 January 2020), Albert Straehle, 1861. Accessed 22 Apr 2021
2. ↑ "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDGQ-Y3Y : accessed 31 January 2016), Heinrich Straehle in entry for Albert Straehle, 15 Apr 1861; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.
3. ↑ "New York State Census, 1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9G8-WLS : accessed 8 May 2016), Ursula Straehle, New York, Queens, New York, United States; from "New York, State Census, 1915," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing p. 23, line 48, state population census schedules, 1915, New York State Archives, Albany.
4. ↑ "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:24MT-ZT9 : accessed 9 May 2016), Albert Straehle and Sophie Nachtman, 18 Feb 1888; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,557,049.
5. ↑ "New York State Census, 1892," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ38-1GP : accessed 8 May 2016), Albert Straehle, 1892; citing Brooklyn, Ward 07, E.D. 03, county offices, New York; FHL microfilm 1,930,229.
6. ↑ "Marriage Entry" Elizabeth Inlay married Albert Straehle, 19 Nov 1904 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Citing this Record: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:24MP-6LL : 10 February 2018), Barbara Rawlinson in entry for Albert Straehle and Elizabeth Imlay, 19 Nov 1904; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,556,922. Accessed 22 Apr 2021
7. ↑ "Marriage Entry" Elizabeth Inlay "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:24MP-6LN : accessed 8 May 2016), Albert Straehle and Elizabeth Imlay, 19 Nov 1904; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,556,922.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5W3-GCZ : accessed 8 May 2016), Albert Straehle, Brooklyn Ward 20, Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 82, sheet 7B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,983.
9. ↑ "New York State Census, 1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9G8-W21 : accessed 8 May 2016), Albert Straehle, New York, Queens, New York, United States; from "New York, State Census, 1915," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing p. 23, line 47, state population census schedules, 1915, New York State Archives, Albany.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJB9-YNJ : 14 December 2015), Albert Struehell in household of Julius Heupel, Manhattan Assembly District 10, New York, New York, United States; citing sheet 6A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,821,202.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X45L-ZHC : accessed 8 May 2016), Albert Straehle, 1930.
12. ↑ "Death/Burial Entry" Albert Straehle passed away on 20th July 1942 in Queens, New York City, New York, United States https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179748441/albert-straehle. Accessed 22 Apr 2021
13. ↑ "Death Entry" Albert Straehle. "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WL3-JSY : accessed 31 January 2016), Henry Straehle in entry for Albert Straehle, 20 Jul 1942; citing Death, New York City, Queens, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 2,188,769.

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