Margaretha Wilhelmina (Gerke) Bansemer (1884 - 1958)

Born 20 Jun 1884 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Ancestors

Wife of Albert Friedrich Wilhelm Bansemer — married 2 Jul 1910 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA

Descendants

Died 27 Jan 1958 at age 73 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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Biography

When Margaretha Gerke was born on Friday, June 20, 1884^[1], at 5PM Living at 608 Madison Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, her father, August Gerke, was 27, and her mother, Sophia Stelloh, was 26.

In the 1900 census Margeret (age 15), Servant, was the single daughter of August Gerke and Sophia Stelloh 43 Wife 2 brothers William Gerke 22 and Fred Gerke and 6 Sisters Sophia Gerke 12, Adelheit Gerke 9, Emma Gerke 8, Anna Gerke 6, Minnie Gerke 3 and Hilda Gerke 11/12 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[2]

Margaret was in a directory in 1904, Living at 1135 22nd Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[3]

In the 1910 census Margaret (age 27) was the single daughter of August Gerke and Sophia Stelloh53 and 1 Son: William Gehrke 33 and 5 Sisters: Adelheid Gehrke 23, Emma Gehrke 18, Anna Gehrke 16, Minnie Gehrke 13 and Hilda Gehrke 11 living at 1135 22nd Avenue in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[4]

She married Albert Friedrich Wilhelm Bansemer on July 2, 1910^[5], in her hometown. They had one child: Russell Bansemer during their marriage.

In the 1920 census Margaret (age 35) was the wife of Albert Bansemer with 1 Son; Russell Bansemer Living at 1191 25th Avenue in Milwaukee Ward 24, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[6]

Margaret was in 3 directories in 1925, 1927, 1929 Living at 428 66th Avenue in West Allis, Wisconsin. ^[7][8][9]

In the 1930 census Margaret (age 45) was the wife of Albert Bansemer and is listed with 1 Son: Russell at 426 66th Avenue, West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[10]

Margaret was in a directory in 1932 Living at 1136 South 74th in West Allis, Wisconsin. ^[11]

In the 1940 census Margaret (age 55) was the wife of Albert Bansemer in the 1940 census Margaret (age 55) was the wife of Albert Bansemer listed with Sun Russell and his Wife: Mable and 2 Children: Russell and Carol, Living at 1136 South 74th Street in West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[12]

Margaret was in a directory in 1949 in (West Allis) Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[13]

Margaret was in a Social Security record Claim^[14]dated 01 August 1949

In the 1950 census Margaret (age 65) was the wife of Albert F Bansemer Living at 1136 South 74 Street in West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[15]

Margaret died on 27 January 1958 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[16]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Births, 1839-1911" Milwaukee Public Library; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Collection: Milwaukee Vital Records; Call Number: 929.3 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61719 #50338 (accessed 22 February 2024) Margaretha Gehrke born on 20 Jun 1884, daughter of August Gerke and Sophia Stelloh, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census" Year: 1900; Census Place: Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 1800; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0006 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #63624266 (accessed 20 February 2024) Margeret Gerke (15), single daughter, Servant, in household of August Gerke (43) in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Wisconsin.
3. ↑ 1904 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #777344842 (accessed 22 February 2024) Name: Margaret Gerke; Residence Year: 1904; Residence Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Occupation: Clerk; Publication Title: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1904.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census" Year: 1910; Census Place: Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1720; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375733 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #171163491 (accessed 20 February 2024) Margaret Gehrke (27), single daughter, in household of August Gerke (53) in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Wisconsin.
5. ↑ Marriage: "Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Marriages, 1838-1911" Milwaukee Public Library; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Vital Records; Call Number: 929.3; Certificate Number: 2138 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61720 #90115049 (accessed 22 February 2024) Margaret Gerke (26) marriage to Albert F Bansemer on 2 Jul 1910 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census" Year: 1920; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 24, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2005; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 293 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #69997539 (accessed 21 February 2024) Margaret Bansemer (35), wife, in household of Albert Bansemer (39) in Milwaukee Ward 24, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Wisconsin.
7. ↑ 1925 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1126483720 (accessed 22 February 2024) Name: Margaret Bansemer; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1925; Street Address: 428 66th Av; Residence Place: West Allis, Wisconsin; Spouse: Albert F Bansemer; Publication Title: West Allis, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1925.
8. ↑ 1927 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #857272665 (accessed 22 February 2024) Name: Margaret Bansemer; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1927; Street Address: 428 66th Av; Residence Place: West Allis, Wisconsin; Spouse: Albert F Bansemer; Publication Title: West Allis, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1927.
9. ↑ 1929 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #761800938 (accessed 22 February 2024) Name: Margaret Bansemer; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1929; Street Address: 426 66th Av; Residence Place: West Allis, Wisconsin; Spouse: Albert F Bansemer; Publication Title: West Allis, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1929.
10. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census" Year: 1930; Census Place: West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0393; FHL microfilm: 2342335 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #58243949 (accessed 22 February 2024) Margaret Bansemer (45), wife, in household of Albert Bansemer (49) at 426 66th Avenue, West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Wisconsin.
11. ↑ 1932 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #959569623 (accessed 23 February 2024) Name: Margaret Bansemer; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1932; Street Address: 36 S 74th; Residence Place: West Allis, Wisconsin; Spouse: Albert F Bansemer; Publication Title: West Allis, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1932.
12. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census" Year: 1940; Census Place: West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04504; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 40-96 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #79482759 (accessed 22 February 2024) Margaret Bansemer (55), wife, in household of Albert Bansemer (60) in West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Wisconsin.
13. ↑ 1949 Directory: Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1127588990 (accessed 23 February 2024) Name: Mrs. Margaret Bansemer; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1949; Street Address: W Allls; Residence Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Occupation: Feder; Publication Title: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1949.
14. ↑ Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007" Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007 Ancestry Record 60901 #5341755 (accessed 22 February 2024) Name: Margaret Gerke Bansemer; Birth Date: 20 Jun 1884; Claim Date: 1 Aug 1949; Notes: 02 Sep 1977: Name listed as MARGARET GERKE BANSEMER.
15. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census" National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 299; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 40-234 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #119781078 (accessed 22 February 2024) Margaret W Bansemer (65), wife, in household of Albert F Bansemer (69) in West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Wisconsin.
16. ↑ Death: "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1872-2004" Wisconsin Department of Health Services; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Death Records, 1933-1958 Ancestry Record 61483 #3220294 (accessed 7 March 2024) Margaret Wilhelmina Bansemer death 27 Jan 1958 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.