Ancestors of





Albert Edward Geissler



      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 19 Nov 1906 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 9 Dec 1906 - Saint Paul Lutheran Church, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
          Death: 18 Jan 1988 - Chalmette, St. Bernard, Louisiana, United States ( at age 81)
         Burial: 21 Jan 1988 - St Bernard Memorial Gardens, St. Bernard, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 237395866

Parents
         Father: Albert John Geissler  {Find A Grave ID: 146998278}
         Mother: Dorothea Frances Griffith  {Find A Grave ID: 146998280}

Spouses and Children
1. Bertha Marie
       Marriage: 

2. *Mary L. MiccioFind A Grave ID: 215477525
       Marriage: 18 Oct 1947 - , St. Bernard, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes 

Per Louisiana, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1718-1925
NameMary L Miccio
Maiden NameMiccio
GenderFemale
Marriage Date18 Oct 1947
Marriage PlaceSt. Bernard, Louisiana, USA
SpouseAlbert E Geissler
GenderMale
RaceWhite or Mexican (White)
Certificate Number006??

Notes
General:
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Birth Records Index, 1790-1915
NameAlbert Edward Geissler
Birth Date19 Nov 1906
Birth PlaceOrleans, Louisiana, USA
Father Albert John Geissler
Mother Dorathea Griffith

Per 1910 US Census: 4/21/1910 1044 Clouet St, 9th Ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Albert Geissler is the 31 year old white male head of household, who rents his home, and works as a laborer doing odd jobs. Born in Louisiana, his father in France, his mother in Germany, he has been married for 6 years to 23 year old Doritha Geissler. Doritha was born in Louisiana, her father in the US, her mother in Louisiana. It is the first marriage for both. They have 2 children, both born in Louisiana: 3 year old son, Albert Geisller; 2 year old daughter, Laura Geissler. Living with the family is Doritha's mother and brother: Sophie Griffith is a 55 year old widow, born in Louisiana, her parents in Ireland; Peter Griffith is 18 year old, single, born in Louisiana, as were his parents. Peter works as an apprentice in a trunk factory.

Per 1920 US Census: 1/3/1920 1834 Painters, 8th ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Albert Geissler is the 41 year old white male head of household, who owns his home with a mortgage. Born in Louisiana, his father in Alsace france, his mother in Germany, he works as a rigger at the naval station. His wife is 32 year old Doretha Geissler, born in Louisiana, as were her parents. They have 4 children, all born in Louisiana and attending school: 13 year old son, Albert Geissler; 11 year old daughter, Laura Geissler; 8 year old daughter, Lillian Geissler; and 5 year 9 month old daughter, Vivian Geissler.

Per 1922 City Directory New Orleans, LA
Geissler Albert E hlpr r1834 Painter

Per 1926 City Directory New Orleans, LA
Geissler Albert E clk r1834 Painters

Per 1928 City Directory New Orleans, LA
Geissler Albert E clk S Pfelfer & Co h1834 Painters

Per 1930 US Census: 4/26/1930 1834 Painter, 8th ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Albert J. Geissler is the 51 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $5,000, and a radio set. Born in Louisiana, his father in France, his mother in Germany, he works as a rigger on a derrick boat, and is not a veteran. His wife, 42 year old Doretha Geissler, was born in Louisiana, as were her parents, and is a housewife, working at home. When they got married, Albert was 26 and Doretha was 17. They have 4 children, all single, all born in Louisiana: Albert E. Geissler, 23 year old son, a laborer for a steamship line; Laura L. Geissler, 21 year old daughter, a dipper for a candy company; Lillian L. Geissler, 18 year old daughter, a stenographer for a clothing co.; and Vivian D. Geissler, 16 year old daughter, attends school.

Per 1940 US Census 4/3/1940 2800 N. Rocheblave St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Albert Geissler is the 33 year old white male head of household, rents his home for $18 a month, educated through 8th grade, works as a longshoreman for a steamship company, working 40 hours last week, and in 40 weeks of work earned $1,200 in 1939. His wife, 23 year old Bertha Geissler, was educated through 2 years of high school, does home housework. They have an 11 month old son, Donald Geissler. Albert and Bertha were born in Louisiana, and lived in the same general place in 1935.

Per WWII Draft Registration 10/16/1940
Albert Edward Geissler is 33 years old, born Nov 19, 1907 in New Orleans, LA. He resides at 2800 N. Rocheblave St., New Orleans, La, and does not list a phone number. The person who will always know his address is his wife, Mrs. Bertha Marie Geissler, same current residence. Albert works for Southern Pacific Steamship Co., Bienville St. Wharf, New Orleans, La. He is described as white race, 5'10" tall, 170 lbs., blue eyes, gray hair, ruddy complexion.

Per 1950 US Census 4/18/1950 1231 Jourdan Ave, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Albert E. Geissler is the 43 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, works as a carpenter for Smith & Sons Steamship Co, working 10 hours last week. His wife, 40 year old Mary L. Geissler, was born in Mississippi, keeps house.

Per 1954 City Directory New Orleans, LA
Geissler Albert E (Mary L) stvdr h1231 Jourdan

Per 1956 City Directory New Orleans, LA
Geissler Albert E (Mary) lab h1231 Jourdan av

Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) 1/20/1988 Page 25
GEISSLER
Albert Edward Geissler on Monday, January 18, 1988 at 3:15 p.m. Beloved husband of Mary Miccio. Father of Donald Geissler. Brother of Vivian Murray and the late Laura Geissler and Lillian Plonski. Son of the late Dorothea Griffith Geissler and Albert John Geisller. Age 81 years. A native of N. O. La.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral. Religious service will be held in the chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son, Inc., 527 Elysian Fields Avenue on Thursday, January 21, 1988 at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Interment will be in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
Freinds may call after 10:00 a.m. Thursday.

Per Findagrave
Albert Edward Geissler
Birth 19 Nov 1906
Death 18 Jan 1988 (aged 81)
Burial Saint Bernard Memorial Gardens Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot West Solar Section , Rear Corridor Wall
Memorial ID 237395866

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameAlbert E Geissler
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Birth Date19 Nov 1906
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana
[New Orleans|]
Death Date18 Jan 1988
Claim Date19 Sep 1968
Father Albert Geissler
Mother Doretha Unk
SSN703163554
Citizenship or Alien StatusU.S. Citizen.
Type of ClaimDuplicate Request; Evidence of Identity Only Submitted.
Notes27 Apr 1984: Name Listed As Albert E Geissler

Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Albert E. Geissler SSN: 703-16-3554
Last Residence:70043 Chalmette, Saint Bernard, Louisiana, USA
Born:19 Nov 1906 Died:18 Jan 1988
State (Year) SSN issued:Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951)

Per U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, 1934-1987
NameA Geissler
[Albert E Geissler]
Birth DateNov 1906
Death Date18 Jan 1988
Claim ID703163554
SSN703163554
IndustryRailroad


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