George Silbernagel

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 23 Aug 1878 - New York, New York, New York, USA
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Parents

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         Father: Johann Dietrich Silbernagel
         Mother: Katie Hauser

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Henrietta Wulff
       Marriage: 16 Feb 1905 - Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
       Children:
                1. Ethel Silbernagel
                2. George Silbernagel

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Notes

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General:

Per 1880 US Census 6/7/1880 18 Stanton Street, New York, New York
Head of household is 38 year old white male John Silbernagel, born in Prussia, as were his parents. John's occupation is "keeps saloon." His wife is 28 year old Katie Silbernagel, also born in Prussia, as were her parents. There are 3 children, all born in New York: 7 year old daughter, Lena, at school [should be from John's first marriage]; 2 year old son, George; and 10 month old son, John, born in August.

Per 1900 US Census 6/2/1900, 2311 Second Ave, Manhattan, New York
Head of household is 48 year old white female widow Kate Silbernagle, born July 1851 in Germany, as were her parents. She rents her home. Kate immigrated to the United States in 1872, and has lived there for 28 years. She was married for 18 years, and had 7 children, 5 still living. All 5 still live at home, were born in New York, their father in Germany, and are single. They are: 21 year old son, George, born August 1878, out of work for past 3 months, a brass worker; 18 year old son, John, born March 1882, out of work for past 3 months, works in bottling; 14 year old son, William, born March 1886, out of work for past 3 months as a butcher; 10 year old daughter, Katie, born November 1889, at school; 6 year old daughter, Elsie, born June 1894, at school.

Per 1910 US Census: 4/16/1910, 322 E 93rd, Manhattan, New York, New York
George Silbernagel is the 30 year old white male head of household, born in New York, his parents in Germany. Employed as a butcher in a butcher shop, he rents his home. His wife is 26 year old Henrietta Silbernagel, born in New York, her father in Germany, her mother in New York. It is the first marriage for both, of 5 years, and they have had 2 children: 4 year old daughter, Ethel Silbernagel, born in New York; 2 year old son George Silbernagel, born in New York. Living with the family is George's brother, 24 year old William Silbernagel, born in New York, a driver for a brewery.

Per 1915 New York State Census:
George Silbernagel, 36 year old white male head of household, a butcher.
Henrietta Silbernagel, 31 year old wife, housework.
Ethel Silbernagel, 9 year old daughter, at school.
George Silbernagel, 8 year old son, at school.

Per WWI Draft Registration: 9/12/1918
George John Silbernagel is 40, born Aug 23, 1878. He resides at 322 East 93 St, NY, 4 floor east
White, a citizen, is a self employed chauffeur out of his house. His nearest relative is Henrietta Silbernagel, same adddress. He is described as tall, medium build, brown eyes, black hair.

Per 1920 US Census: 1/5/1920 322 East 93rd St, Manhattan, New York, New York
George Silbernagel is the 41 year old white male head of household, born in New York, his parents in Germany. He works as a butcher in a store. His wife, 37 year old Nettie Silbernagel, was born in New York, her father in Germany, her mother in New York. They have 2 children, both born in New York, both students: 14 year old daughter, Ethel Silbernagel; 13 year old son, George Silbernagel.

Per 1930 US Census: 4/11/1930 1924 Tomlinson Ave, Bronx, Bronx, New York
George Silbernagel is the 52 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $13,500. Born in New York, his parents in Germany, he works as an automobile mechanic. His wife, 47 year old Henrietta Silbernagel, was born in New York, her father in Germany, her mother in New York. When they first got married, George was 26 and Henrietta was 22. Their son, George Silbernagel Jr, is 22 years old, born in New York, and works as an electrical laborer for the railroad. His wife is 29 year old Sophia Silbernagel, born in New York, her parents in Germany, Sophia works as clerk in an office. When Jr. and Sophia were first married, he was 21 and she was 28. Also living in the home is George's daughter, 24 year old Ethel Kontack, born in New York, and her husband, Kark Kontack, born in New York, his parents in Germany. Karl was 26 and Ethel was 23 when they first got married. Karl is an electrician for Bristols Racers Inc.

Per 1940 US Census: 4/15/1940, 1924 Tomlinson Ave, Bronx, Bronx, New York
George Silbernagel is the 60 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $7,800. He was born in New York, and lived with his family in this same house in 1935. Educated through 8th grade, he works of his own account as manager in automotive. In the last week of March he worked 48 hours. He does not report wages. His wife is 57 year old Henrietta Silbernagel, born in New York, educated through 7th grade. Their daughter, 33 year old Ethel Kontak, was born in New York, educated through 8th grade, and is married to Karl Kontak. Karl, 26, was born in New York, educated through 2 years of high school, and worked 40 hours in the last week of March as a mechanic for a blueprint company. He worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,800. Ethel and Karl have 1 son, 10 year old Karl Kontak, born in New York, a student who has finished 5th grade.

Per WWII Draft Registration: 4/26/1942
George J. Silbernagel is 62 years old, born August 23, 1879 in NYC, NY. He resides at 1924 Tomlinson Ave, Brox, New York. The person who will always know his address is Henrietta Silbernagel, same address. George works for Gries Reproduction, Inc., 133rd St and Howard in Bronx, NY. George is describes as 5'11", 181 lbs, white, gray eyes, gray hair and light complexion.

Marriage Notes (Henrietta Wulff)

Per Manhattan Marriage Index
http://www.italiangen.org/NYCmarriagesearch.asp
Silbernagel George Feb 16 1905 Manhattan 4797 S416
Wulff Henriette Feb 16 1905 Manhattan 4797 W410