Christian Matthew Silbernagel Sr.

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 10 Feb 1918 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 23 Jun 1992 - Chalmette, St. Bernard, Louisiana, United States
         Burial: 25 Jun 1992 - St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, St. Bernard, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 231146745
Events
•  Soc Sec Num: 435-05-6994. 

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Parents

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         Father: Matthew William Silbernagel
         Mother: Margaret Roache

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Rebecca Short {FGID: 135881493}
       Marriage: 20 Jul 1940 - , St. Bernard, Louisiana

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Notes

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General:

Per 1920 US Census: 1/6/1920 3039 Urqhart, Ward 9, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Matthew W. Silbernagel is the 29 year old white male head of household, a laborer for the railroad who rents his home. He is married to 26 year old Margaret A. Silbernagel. Their cildren are: 7 year old daughter, Clarie E. Silbernagel, attends school; 5 year old daughter, Cletus Silbernagel, attends school; and 1 year 11 months old son, Christian M. Silbernagel. All family members were born in Louisiana, as were their parents.

Per 1930 US Census: 4/16/1930 1241 Feliciana Street, Ward 9, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Margaret Silbernagel is the 36 year old white female widowed head of household, who owns her home valued at $2,500. Her eldest daughter, Claire Silbernagel, is 17 and a secretary in a factory. Cletus Silbernagel is a 16 year old daughter, attends school. Chris Silbernagel is a 12 year old son, attends school. Annabel Silbernagel is a 9 year old daughter. Living with the family is 70 year old Margaret Roach, Margaret Silbernagel's widowed mother.

Per 1940 US Census: 4/11/1940, 9th Ward, 1241 Feliciana St, New Orleans, LA
James H Short is the 41 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, in which he also lived in 1935, valued at $2,100. Born in Louisiana, educated to the 8th grade, he works as a clerk in the gambling industry. Employed 52 weeks in 1939, he earned $800. His parents were also born in Louisiana. His wife, 45 year old Margaret A Short, was educated to 2 years of high school, was born in Louisiana. Their daughter, 16 year old Peggy J Short, was born in Louisiana, also clerks in the gambling industry, and earned $400 in 52 weeks of work in 1939.
Living with the family are two men: 22 year old single step-son Christian Silbernagel, educated to 4 years of high school,
working as a longshoreman for a steamship, earned $960 for 24 weeks of work in 1939; James brother-in-law Paul R. Roach, 48 years old and single, born in Louisiana, educated to 6th grade, works as a clerk in the gaming industry. In 1939 he worked 52 weeks and earned $1,000.

Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune 6/25/1992
SILBERNAGEL
Christian Matthew Silbernagel, Sr. on Tuesday, June 23, 1992 at 1:45 PM. Beloved husband of Rebecca Short Silbernagel. Father of Carolyn S. Wilkerson and Christian M. Silbernagel, Jr. Grandfather of Robert Wilkerson, Jr., Constance Marie and Christian Matthew Silbernagel, III. Brother of Mrs. Cletus Arroyo and the late Claire Massarini and Anna Belle Vogt. Father-in-law of Robert Wilkerson, Sr. and Patricia S. Silbernagel. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident os St. Bernard, LA for 4 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass from LEITZ-EAGAN FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 4747 Veterans Blvd, near Clearview on Thursday, June 25, 1992 at 2 PM. Interment in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Thursday after 9 AM until funeral time.

Per Findagrave
Christian Matthew Silbernagel
BIRTH 10 Feb 1918 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
DEATH 23 Jun 1992 (aged 74) Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, USA
BURIAL Saint Bernard Memorial Gardens Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, USA

Spouse
Rebecca Short Silbernagel 1921\endash 2006

Per Social Security Death Index
Name: Chris M. Silbernagel
SSN:435-05-6994
Last Residence:70043 Chalmette, Saint Bernard, Louisiana, United States of America
Born: 10 Feb 1918 Died:23 Jun 1992
State (Year) SSN issued:Louisiana (Before 1951)

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name:Christian Mathew Silbernagel [Chris M Silbernagel]
Gender:Male Race:White
Birth Date:10 Feb 1917
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana
Death Date:23 Jun 1992
Father:Mathew W Silbernagel
Mother:Margaret A Roache
SSN:435056994
Notes:Dec 1936: Name listed as CHRISTIAN MATHEW SILBERNAGEL;
27 Jun 1992: Name listed as CHRIS M SILBERNAGEL

Research:

4/28/1970 Times-Picayune Marriage License
Chris M. Silbernagel Jr and Charlotte M. Constance

Marriage Notes (Rebecca Short)

Per Marriage Certificate provided by their son, Chris:
This is to certify, that by virtue of a License issued by the Clerk of the 26th JUDICIAL COURT, of the State of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of St. Bernard, Mr. Chris Silbernagel, a native of Louisiana, and Miss Rebecca Short, a native of Louisiana, were, with their mutual consent, by me joined in the Bonds of Matrimony on the 20th day of July 1940. in the Parish of St. Bernard, in the presence of Jules S. Massarim, Mrs. S. Palermo, and James H. Short, all witnesses of full age.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, The said contracting perties, witnesses and L. E. SERPAS, judge, who solemnized the said marriage, have hereunto subscribed our names this 20 day of July 1940.
Witnesses:
Jules S. Massarim
Mrs. S. Palermo
James H. Short
Chris. Silbernagel
Rebecca Short
Lester E. Serpas, Judge