Louis Jacob Silbernagel

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 27 Dec 1899 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 5 Dec 1959 - , Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
         Burial: 7 Dec 1959 - St Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 136184916
Events
•  Soc Sec Num: 439-26-7707. 

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Parents

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         Father: Louis Charles Silbernagel
         Mother: Louise Mathilda Gleber

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Caroline Emilia Donnow
       Marriage: Feb 1926 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
       Children:
                1. Louis Leonard Silbernagel Jr.
                2. Brenda Joyce Ann Silbernagel

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Notes

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General:

Per New Orleans birth index:
Louis Jacob Silbernagel
Father: Louis C Silbernagel
Mother: Louisa Mathilda
Date of birth: 12/27/1899
Volume: 117 Page: 285

Per 1900 US Census: 6/2/1900, 301 Clouet St, 9th Ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Louis Silbernagel is the 25 year old white male head of household, born June 1874 in Louisiana, his parents in Germany. He rents his home, and works as a brewer. He has been married for 1 year to 20 year old Louise Silbernagel, who was born in Louisiana in March 1880. Her parents were also born in Louisiana. She has had 1 child, a 6 month old son, Louis Silbernagel, born in Louisiana in December 1899.

Per 1910 US Census: 4/29/1910 1340 Feliciana, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Jacob Gleber is the 26? year old white single male head of household, who rents his home. He and all members of the family were born in Louisiana, as were their parents. Jacob works as motorman for a street car. His sister is 19 year old Margaret Gleber, also single. Living with the Glebers is 28 year old widowed sister Louise Silbernagle and her children. Louise was married 11 years, had 6 children, 5 still living. She works as a car cleaner for the railroad. 4 of her children live with her: Louis Silbernagle Jr, 10 year old nephew, attends school; George Silbernagle, 6 year old nephew; Charles Silbernagle, 4 year old nephew; and Joseph Silbernagle, 1 year old nephew.

Per 1917 New Orleans City Directory
Louis Silbernagel, clk r 3107 Dauphine

Per WWI Draft Registration 10/27/1918
Louis Jacob Silbernagel is 18 years old, born Dec 27, 1899. His residence is 3107 Dauphine, New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a white, natural born citizen, no occupation. His nearest relative is Mrs. J. A. Gelber, 3107 Dauphine, New Orleans, Louisiana. Louis is described as medium height, slender build, gray eyes and brown hair.

Per 1922 New Orleans City Directory
Louis Silbernagel lab r 3107 Dauphine

Per 1924 New Orleans City Directory
Louis Silbernagel hoseman Auto Hose Co No 9 h 1239 France

Per 1925 New Orleans City Directory
Louis Silbernagel hoseman Auto Hose Co No 9 r 3107 Dauphine

Per 1928 New Orleans City Directory
Silbernagel, Louis J pipeman Auto Pumping Eng No 24 home 1028 Clouet

Per 1930 US Census: 4/11/1930 833 Clouet St, 9th Ward New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Louis Silbernagel is the 30 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $23 a month. He and all family member were born in Louisiana, as were their parents. Louis works as a fireman for the fire department, and is not a military veteran. His wife is 21 year old Carrie Silbernagel. When they first got married, Louis was 26 and Carrie was 16 years old. The have two sons, 2 year 7 month old Louis Silbernagel and 1 year 1 month old Joseph Silbernagel. Also living in the home is Louis' brother, 21 year old Joseph Silbernagel, who works as a bookkeeper in a bank, and mother-in-law Lizabath Donnow, 53 year old widow, working as a cook in a restaurant.

Per Times-Picayune 10/31/1931
[Long article about a traffic accident involving a one legged man. I only quote the part about witnesses in court to get L. J. Silbernagel's address of that date]
... He added that he never had an accident before. L. J. Silbernagle, 914 Clouet street, and Ferdinand Regan, 1032 Clouet street, testifying for the defense, declared Ruiz did not have his car under control and that Tarrabella stopped before entering the intersection.

Per 1940 US Census: 4/2/1940 1030 Clouet, 9th Ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Louis J. Silbernagel is the 40 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $20 a month. He and all family members were born in Louisiana, and lived in the same city in 1935. Educated through 5th grade, Louis is a fireman in the New Orleans Fire Department, working 50 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $1,604 in 1939. His wife, 30 year old Caroline Silbernagel [informant], finished 7th grade in school. Louis L. Silbernagel, 12 year old son, attends school, finished 3rd grade. Joseph F. Silbernagel, 11 year old son, attends school, finished 3rd grade. Brenda J. Silbernagel is the 6 month old daughter. Elizabeth E. Donnow, mother-in-law, is a 63 year old widow, who finished 3 years of high school. She works as a portress for the N. O. School Board, working 40 hours the last week of March, and earned $852 for 52 weeks of work in 1939.

Per Social Security death index
SILBERNAGEL, LOUIS
Date of birth: 27 Dec 1899
Date of Death: Dec 1959at age 59-60
Issued in LouisianaSSN 439-26-7707

Per Findagrave.com Louis J Silbernagel
Birth: Jan. 3, 1909
Death: Dec. 5, 1959
Burial: Saint Vincent De Paul Cemetery #2 (Soniat St)
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Created by: Dawna Westbrook
Record added: Sep 20, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 136184916

Per Obitary in the Times-Picayune 12/6/1959
SILBERNAGEL -- On Saturday, December 5, 1959, LOUIS J. SILBERNAGEL, beloved husband of Carrie Donnow; father of Louis and Joseph Silbernagel and Mrs. Brenda Hingle, son of the late Louise Gleber and Louis Silbernagel, brother of George, Fred, Charles and Joseph Silbernagel, also survived by nine grandchildren, aged 39 years, a native of New Orleans, La.
Relatives and friends of the family, members of New Orleans Fire Department, Pinkerton Detective Agency and employees of Automotive Parts, Inc., are invited to attend the funeral, Monday, December 7, 1959, from the funeral home of Jacob Schoen & Son, Inc., 327 Elysian Fields Avenue.
Interment in St. Vincent de Paul cemetery No. 2.
Due notice of time will be given.

Per Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
Name:Louis Jacob Silbernagel
Age:59
Birth Year:abt 1900
Death Date:5 Dec 1959
Death Place:Jefferson, Louisiana, USA

Marriage Notes (Caroline Emilia Donnow)

Per New Orleans marriage index
February 1926
Bride: CAROLINE EMILIA DONNOW
Groom: LOUIS JACOB SILBERNAGEL
Parish: Orleans
Page: 147 Volume: 50

Per Times-Picayune 2/12/1926
Marriages
Louis J. Silbernagel and Carolina A. Donnow