Walter Edward Geissler
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1882 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening: 12 May 1882
Death: 15 May 1947 - ( at age 65)
Burial: in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 147435288
Parents
Father: Henry Geissler
Mother: Julia Georgiana Gruenwald
Spouses and Children
1. *Barbara HoffmannFind A Grave ID: 147435291
Marriage: 21 Nov 1903 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameEdward Walter Geissler
GenderMale
Age21 Birth Dateabt 1882
Marriage Date21 Nov 1903
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseBarbara Hoffmann
GenderFemale
Age20 Birth Dateabt 1883
Per Missouri Synod, U.S., Lutheran Church records, 1851-1973
NameEdward W Geissler
GenderMännlich (Male)
Marriage Age21
Record TypeMarriage
Birth Dateabt 1882
Marriage License Date20 Nov 1903
Marriage Date21 Nov 1903
Marriage ChurchSaint Paul Lutheran Church
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana
FatherHeinrich Geissler
MotherJulia Grünwald
SpouseBarbara Hoffmann
GenderWeiblich (Female)
Marriage Age20
FatherJakob Hoffmann
MotherCatharine Feikel
Children:
1. William Louis Geissler Sr. {Find A Grave ID: 147435287}
2. Julia Geissler
3. Edwin John Geissler {Find A Grave ID: 147435289}
Notes
General:
Per Missouri Synod, U.S., Lutheran Church records, 1851-1973Research:
NameWalter Eduard Geißler
Baptism Age0
Record TypeBaptism
Birth Date13 Apr 1882
Baptism Date12 Mai 1882
FatherHeinrich Geißler
Mother Julie Grünewald
Per New Orleans birth index:
Geissler, Walter Edward M W 04/13/1882
Father: Henry Geissler
Mother: Julia Grunwald
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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 1910 US Census 4/21/1910 3053 St. Claude St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Edward Geiser is the 28 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, his father in France, his mother in Germany. He works as a brakeman for a steam railroad, and rents his home. His wife, 27 year old Barbara Geisler, was born in Louisiana, her parents in Germany. It is the first marriage for both, 7 years and Barbara has had 3 children, all still alive. The children were all born in Louisiana. William Geisler, the 6 year old son, attends school. Julia Geisler is the 4 year old daughter. Edwin Geisler is the 2 year old son.
Per WWI Draft Registration 9/12/1918
Edward Walter Geissler is 36 years old, born April 13, 1882. A white native born citizen, he resides at 1304 Clouet St., N.O., La. His occupation is carpenter for F.G.R.R. in Harahan shop, La. His nearest relative is his wife, Barbara Hoffman, same current address. Edward is described as tall, stout, grey eyes and L. brown hair.
Per 1920 US Census 1/5/1920 1304 Clouet St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Edward Geissler is the 37 year old white male head of household, who rents his home, and was born in Louisiana, his father in French speaking Alsace, his mother in German speaking Germany. Edward works as a machinist for the railroad. His wife is 36 year old Barbara Geissler, born in Louisiana, her father in English speaking Europe, her mother in Europe. They have 3 children, all born in Louisiana. William Geissler, their 15 year old son, attends school. Julia Geissler is their 14 year old daughter. Edwin Geissler, their 11 year old son, attends school.
Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameEdward Walter Geissler
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Birth Date13 Apr 1882
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana
FatherHenry Geissler
Mother Julia Grunewald
SSN709038071
NotesFeb 1937: Name Listed As Edward Walter Geissler
Per 1930 US Census 4/15/1930 1304 Clouet St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Edward Geissler is the 48 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $15 a month. Born in Louisiana, as were his parents, he works as a mechanic for a steam railroad, and is not a veteran. His wife, 47 year old Barbara Geissler, was born in Louisiana, her parents in Germany. Age at first marriage was 21 for Edward, 20 for Barbara. Julia Geissler, 24 year old single daughter, was born in Louisiana, works as a stenographer for the Salvation Army. Edwin Geissler, 21 year old single son, was born in Louisiana, works as a laborer for the telephone company.
Per 1940 US Census 4/2/1940 1304 Clouet St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Edward W. Geissler is the 57 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $12 a month. Born in Louisiana, he and family lived in the same house in 1935. Educated through 7th grade, he is a retired inspector for a steam railroad, and did not work in 1939. He wife, 57 year old Barbara Geissler, was born in Louisiana, educated through 4th grade, does home housework. Living with them is lodger Katherine Hoffman, a white married female 80 years old, born in Germany, educated through 5th grade. [This may be Barbara's mother]
Per WWII Draft Registration 4/26/1942
Edward Walter Geissler is 60 years old, born April 13, 1882 in New Orleans, La. He resides at 1304 Clouet St., New Orleans, La. His phone number is Fr 7798. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Edw. W. Geissler. He is retired from F.G.R.R. He is described as white race, 5'6½" tall, 159 lbs., blue eyes, gray hair, ruddy complexion.
Per Findagrave
Edward W. Geissler
Birth 13 Apr 1882
Death 15 May 1947 (aged 65)
Burial Saint Vincent de Paul Cemetery #3 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot Sect D, 5th Alley, Right, #8, Geissler-Croney
Memorial ID 147435288
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Death Records Index, 1804-1949
NameEdward W Geissler
RaceWhite or Mexican (White)
Age65
Birth Yearabt 1882
Death Date15 May 1947
Death PlaceOrleans, Lousiana, USA
Certificate Number2785
Per Times-pIcayune 11/29/1903
Marriages
Edward W. Geissler and Miss Barbara Hoffman