William John Geissler

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 28 Apr 1884 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 28 Jun 1955 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
         Burial: 30 Jun 1955 - St Vincent de Paul No. 3, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 146998288

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Parents

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         Father: Henry Geissler
         Mother: Julia Georgiana Gruenwald

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Annie Mary Haab {FGID: 146998291}
       Marriage: 22 Sep 1906 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
       Children:
                1. Evelyn Anne Geissler
                2. John William Geissler {FGID: 146998290}
                3. Milton Edwin Geissler Sr. {FGID: 146998289}
                4. Mildred L. Geissler

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Notes

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General:

Per New Orleans birth index:
Geissler, William M W 04/27/1884
Father: Henry Geissler
Mother: Julia Grunewald
Volume 81 Page 551

Per 1900 US Census: 6/1/1900, 1131 Cluet St, 9th Ward, 11th Precinct, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Albert Geissler is the 21 year old white male head of household, who rents his home, and works as a candy maker. He was born in Louisiana in October 1878, and his parents were born in Germany. His widowed mother, 59 year old Georgiana Geissler, lives with him. She was born in Germany, as were her parents. She has had 12 children, 6 still living. Georgiana immigrated to the US in 1842, and has lived in the States for 58 years. Also living with Albert is 2 of his brothers, both born in Louisiana; 18 year old Edward, born April 1882, also a candy maker; and 16 year old William, born April 1884, a day laborer.

Per 1904 New Orleans, LA City Directory
Geissler William, trunkmaker Duffy Truck Co. Ltd. 133 Baronne, 1121 Clouet

Per 1910 US Census: 4/25/1910, 1225 St Ferdinand St, 9th Ward 10th Precinct, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
William Geissler is the 25 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, as were his parents. He works as a carpenter for the railroad, and rents his home. He has been married for 3 years to 23 year old Ann Geissler. Anna was born in Louisiana, her father in Louisiana, her mother in Germany. They have 1 daughter, 2 year old Evelyn Geissler, born in Louisiana.

Per Times-Picayune 5/23/1911 Page 14
VITAL STATISTICS
Mrs. William John Geissler, 1229 St. Ferdinand, a boy.

Per WWI Draft Registration Card: 9/12/1918
William John Geissler is 34 years old, born April 28, 1884. His home address is 3036 N. Claiborne St, New Orleans, LA. A white native born citizen, he works as a car repairman for Southern R.R. at the Press St. yards, New Orleans, LA. His nearest relative is his wife, Annie Mary Haab, 3036 N. Claiborne St, New Orleans, LA. William is described as tall and slender, with grey eyes and brown hair.

Per 1920 US Census: 1/7/1920, 3036 (N. Claiborne), 9th Ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
William Geissler is the 35 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, his father in Alsace, his mother in Germany. William works as a car repairman for the railroad. His wife is 33 year old Annie Geissler, born in Louisiana, her father in Louisiana, her mother in French speaking Alsace. They have 4 children, all born in Louisiana, all attending school: 12 year old daughter, Evelyn; 8 year old son, John W.; 6 year old son, Milton E.; and 5 year old daughter, Mildred L.

Per 1940 US Census 4/12/1940 728 St, Maurice St, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
William Geissler is the 55 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $25 a month. He and his wife were born in Louisiana, and lived in this same place in 1935. William is educated through 8th grade and works as a car inspector for the railroad, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $1,900 in 1939. His wife is 52 year old Anna Geissler, the informant for this census, also educated through 8th grade.

Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune 6/29/1955 Page 2
GEISSLER - On Tuesday, June 25, 1955, at 4:45 o'clock p.m., WILLIAM J. GEISSLER, husband of Anna Haab; father of John, Milton (Mickey) Geissler, Mrs. H. Doran and Mrs. R. Shepherd; brother of the late Henry, Albert and Edward Geissler, Mrs. W. Aschenmacher and Mrs. J. Drusch, also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren; aged 71 years; a native of this city.
Relatives and friends of the family, also officers and members of Independent Lodge No. 154 B. R. C. of A., employes of Southern Railroad, Alexander Shipyard No. 1 and 2, D. H. Holmes and faculty of Gayarre school, are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place on Thursday, June 30, 1955, at 11 o'clock a. m., from the funeral home of Lamana-Panno-Fallo, Inc., 625 N. Rampart street near Municipal Auditorium. Religious services at First English Lutheran church, 1028 Port street.
Interment in St. Vincent de Paul cemetery.

Per Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
Name:William John Geissler
Age:71
Birth Year:abt 1884
Death Date:28 Jun 1955
Death Place:Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Per U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, 1934-1987
Name:W Geiss [William John Geissler]
Birth Date:Apr 1884
Death Date:Jun 1955
Claim ID:A504853
SSN:704147609
Industry:Railroad

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: William John Geissler
Gender: Male Race:White
Birth Date:28 Apr 1884
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana
Father:Henry G Geissler
Mother:Julia S Greenwald
SSN:704147609
Notes:Jan 1937: Name listed as WILLIAM JOHN GEISSLER

Per Findagrave
William J. Geissler
BIRTH 1884
DEATH 1955 (aged 70\endash 71)
BURIAL Saint Vincent de Paul Cemetery #3 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA PLOTSect A, 3rd Alley, Left, I
MEMORIAL ID146998288

Marriage Notes (Annie Mary Haab)

Per New Orleans marriage index:
Groom: William Geissler 22 M -
Bride: Annie Haab 19
Date: 09/22/1906
Volume 28 Page 308