Christian Ulrich (1852 - 1936)

Born 21 May 1852 in Alt-Arcis, Akkerman, Bessarabia, Russia

Ancestors

Husband of Anna Louisa (Issler) Ulrich — married 8 Nov 1873 in Alt Arzis, Russia

Descendants

Died 17 Sep 1936 at age 84 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA

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Biography

Christian Ulrich was a Black Sea German.

Christian Ulrich ^[1] was born May 21 1852 in Arcis, Bessarabia, Russia. ^[2]to Christian Ulrich and Karoline Löffelbein. ^[3]

Alt-Arzis / Alt-Arcis / No.14 / Arzis, Akkerman, Bessarabia, Russia; (Lat: 45.9797N, Long: 29.4235E) is currently called Artsyz, Odes'ka, Ukraine.^[4]

Marriage and Children

Christian Ulrich married Anna Louisa Issler on on 8 November 1873 in Alt Arzis, Russia. ^[5]

Christian and Anna Louisa had the following children:

1. Louisa Ulrich b 28 November 1874 Alt Arcis, Bessarabia, Russian Empire ^[6] d 16 October 1948 Missoula, MT: m 1) Micheal Sommerfield, 2) John Birch
2. Wilhelmine Ulrich b 6 September 1875 Alt Arcis, Bessarabia, Russian Empire ^[6]
3. Christian Ullrich b 1 February 1878 Alt Arzis, Bessarabia, Russian Empire^[6]
4. Anna Maria Ulrich
5. Fredrich "Fred" C. Ulrich b 27 November 1883 in Alt Arcis, Akkerman, Bessarabia, Russian Empire^[7]
6. Anna Matilda Ulrich
7. Reinhold Ulrich
8. Martin Christian Ulrich b 1 February 1893 Alt Arcis, Bessarbia, Russian Empire^[8]
9. Gottfried Christian Ulrich b 7-July 1895 Alt Arcis, Bessarbia, Russian Empire^[8]
10. Boy Ulrich
11. Boy Ulrich
12. Boy Ulrich

Immigration

Christian and his family immigrated from Russia to the United States in 1904.

"Christian and his family left Bremen on 23 Feb 1904 for America on board the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. They arrived in New York on March 1, 1904 at 10 30 a.m. From Bremen, Germany they sailed to Cherborg, France to pick up other passengers, they left Cherborg on 24 Feb 1904."^[9]

" Christian Ulrich and his wife Luisa on the Passenger list of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse for the arrival at the Port of New York on March 2, 1904 (Vol. 818, N-14, line 12, 1 page). It shows that they were 22 years old, of Russian nationality, and that Christian was a farmer. Their last residence was Arcis and they were going to join a friend in Kulm, North Dakota." ^[10]

In the United States

In 1907 Christian and his family moved to New-Leipiz, North Dakota and homesteaded there^[11]

In 1910, Christian and Anna L. were living in Township 135, Morton, North Dakota, United States. Also living with them are their children: Reinhold, Martin and Gottfried.^[12]

In 1921, Christian and Anna Louisa moved to to live with their daughter, Mrs. Gottfried Bader^[13]

In 1930, Christian, age 78, and Anna Louisa age 78, continued to live in Township 135, Grant, North Dakota, United States.^[14]

Christian's wife, Anna Louisa, passed away in 1931. ^[15]

Death

Christian moved to Missoula, Montana to live with his son, Frederich Ulrich. ^[16]

Christian passed away on September 17, 1936 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA. ^[17]

He died of a stroke at age 84 years, 3 months, 27 days ^[18]

Christian was buried on 22 September 1936 in the Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA.^{[19] [20]}

Translated from Der Kirchenbote, Vol. 55, #51 17 Dec 1936

Christian Ulrich was born 21 May 1852 in the colony of Alt-Arzis, S. Russia and died 17 Sept 1936 about 6:45 a. m. His father was also Christian Ulrich and his mother was Karoline (Löffelbein) Ulrich. The parents dedicated him to the Lord through baptism and confirmation. He was saved at age 27. He and Anna Louise Iszler were married. She died in 1931. The marriage was blessed with 12 children. They came to America in 1904 and settled at Kulm, ND. Three years later they moved to Neu-Leipzig where they had a homestead. In 1921 he move to his daughter's Mrs. Gottfried Bader where he stayed 9 years. After the death of his wife he went to his son's Friedrich Ulrich in Missoula, MT where he resided until his death. A stroke hastened the end of his earthly course. He is survived by 8 children, Mrs. Johann Birch, Missoula, MT, Christian, Russia, Mrs. Henry Blum, Toppenish, WA, Friedrich Ulrich, Mrs Gottfried Bader, Missoula, Reinhold Ulrich Lodi, CA, Martin Ulrich, Hebron, ND and Gottfried Urlrich Missoula, 53 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 sister Minna Rothenberger, Walla Walla, WA. He reached the age of 84 years, 3 months and 27 days. Officiating at the funeral was C. A. Grunn, Missoula, MT. Submitted by Pastor G. Keppler, Wapato, WA. Mr. Ulrich was a Congregationalist for 60 years...^[21]

Ulrich Funeral To Be Held Today

Funeral services for Christian Ulrich will take place at the Stucky chapel at 2 o'clock this afternoon and burial will be in Missoula cemetery.

Pallbearers at the funeral will be Peter Glanz, Fred Glanz, Fred Moor, George Reich, Richard Andrew and Martin Sopman.

Mr. Ulrich, aged 84 years, died at the home of a son Frederick (sic) Ulrich 1401 Cooper street Thursday. He is survived by four sons, three daughters and a brother.^[22] 21 Sep 1936, Mon • Page 10

Research Notes

Christian Ulrich has an obituary in Der Staats Anzeiger, 1935-1937, Film No. 6735 page 15 I've not been able to get a copy of it yet.

Extracted data - Ullrich, Christian - Alt-Arzis - 21 may 1852 - 17 Sept 1936, age - 84 yr 3 m. 27 dy., - sp Anna Louise Issler died 1931 source - http://odessa3.org/collections/obits/link/schurr2.txt

Naturalization Papers

Ulrich, Christian Russia June 13, 1913 2nd Morton P-22 135.

Christian Russia April 28, 1905 1st McIntosh D-2 367.

Christian Russia October 28, 1912 1st McIntosh D-5 029.

Sources

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1. ↑ Anna Louisa (Issler) Ulrich Obituary, Kirchenbote, vol. 49, #18, 30 April 1931.
2. ↑ Reuben R.. Drefs, Bessarabian Village Birth Records, 185x (Published by the Odessa Digital Library - 18 Apr 1998 http://www.odessa3.org. [1]
3. ↑ Der Kirchenbote, Volume 55, #51 17 December 1936
4. ↑ See the PDF list in bottom right corner. D. G. Bender. Germans from Russia and Eastern Europe Settlement Locations
5. ↑ Anna Louisa (Issler) Ulrich Obituary, Kirchenbote, vol. 49, #18, 30 April 1931
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Drefs, R., Bessarabian Village Birth Records, 187x Published by the Odessa Digital Library 18 Apr 1998
7. ↑ Provides his birth date and birth location.Christian Ulrich's Petition for Naturalization dated, 2/23/1913 Morton Co. North Dakota.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Black Sea German Research. Alt Arzis Births 1892-1930 translated by BSGR
9. ↑ From Donald Phofl World Family Tree
10. ↑ W. Neil Franklin, Letter to Marilyn Hensel,dated 12 March 1965 from the General Services Administration - Letter seeking information about Christian and Anna Louisa Ulrich's immigration to the US.
11. ↑ Der Kirchenbote, Volume 55, #51 17 December 1936
12. ↑ Family Search. United States Census, 1910 Christian Ulrich, Township 135, Morton, North Dakota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 128, sheet 27A, family 455, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1144; FHL microfilm 1,375,157
13. ↑ Der Kirchenbote, Volume 55, #51 17 December 1936
14. ↑ Family Search. United States Census,1920 Cristian Ulrich, Township 135, Grant, North Dakota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 43, sheet 3A, line 37, family 40, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1736; FHL microfilm 2,341,470.
15. ↑ Anna Louisa (Issler) Ulrich Obituary, Kirchenbote, vol. 49, #18, 30 April 1931
16. ↑ Der Kirchenbote, Volume 55, #51 17 December 1936
17. ↑ Paulette K. Parpart, Index to the Death & Burial Records of Missoula County, Montana, Vol. 1. (Western Montana Genealogical Society Missoula, MT 1989). page 195.
18. ↑ Der Kirchenbote, Volume 55, #51 17 December 1936
19. ↑ Carrie Lippincott, Phone Call to Missoula Cemetery , August 15, 2000.
20. ↑ Graves Find a Grave Memorial # 84570592
21. ↑ Family Search. United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, 1899-2012 Christian Ulrich, 17 Sep 1936; citing Obituary, in "Der Kirchenbote"; American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, Lincoln, Nebraska.
22. ↑ The Missoulian Obituary for Christian Ulrich Missoula, Montana