William Louis Geissler Sr.

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 25 Feb 1904 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 27 Mar 1904 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
          Death: 26 Oct 1946 -  ( at age 42)
         Burial: in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 147435287

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Parents

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         Father: Walter Edward Geissler  {Find A Grave ID: 147435288}
         Mother: Barbara Hoffmann  {Find A Grave ID: 147435291}

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Ethel JonesFind A Grave ID: 147435294
       Marriage: Abt 1929

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Notes

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General:

Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Birth Records Index, 1790-1915
NameWilliam Louis Geisler
Birth Date25 Feb 1904
Birth PlaceOrleans, Louisiana, USA
Father Edward Geisler
Mother Barbara Hoffmann

Per Missouri Synod, U.S., Lutheran Church records, 1851-1973
NameWilliam Louis Geissler
Baptism Age0
Record TypeBaptism
Birth Date25 Feb 1904
Baptism Date27 März 1904
Baptism ChurchSaint Paul Lutheran Church
Baptism PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana
Father Edward Geissler
Mother Barbara Hoffmann

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 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 1928 New Orleans City Directory
Geissler, Wm L switchman for So Bell Tel & Tel Co residence 1304 Clouet

Per 1930 US Census 4/7/1930 2209 Lafayette Ave., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
William Geissler is the 26 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $27 a month. Born in Louisiana, as were his parents, he works as a switchman for the telephone company, and is not a veteran. His wife is 25 year old Ethel M. Geissler, born in Louisiana, as were her parents. She works as a supervisor for the telephone company. Age at first marriage was 25 for William and 24 for Ethel.

Per 1940 US Census 4/22/1940 2345 N. Miro, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
William Geissler Sr. is the 36 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $3,800. He and all household members were born in Louisiana, and lived in the same general place in 1935, except as noted. Educated through 1 year of high school, Wlliam works as a switchman for the telephone company, worked 40 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $2,300 in 1939. His wife is 35 year old Ethel Geissler, educated through 4 years of high school, does home housework. They have a 9 year old son, William Geissler Jr. currently attending school and completed 4th grade.
Allie Jones is the 36 year old single brother-in-law, educated through 8th grade, lived in 1935 in Gonzales, Ascension, Louisiana. Camille Poche is the 89 year old widowed grandmother, educated through 1st grade.

Per WWII Draft Registration 2/14/1942
William Louis Geissler is 37 years old, born Feb 25, 1904 in N.O., La. He resides at 2345 North Miro, N. O., La., and his phone number is Fr 0253. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. W. L. Geissler, same current address. William works for Southern Bell Telephone Co., 820 Poydras St., New Orleans, Louisiana. He is described as white race, 6'2" tall, 180 lbs., blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion.

Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Death Records Index, 1804-1949
NameWilliam Louis Geissler
Age42
Birth Yearabt 1904
Death DateOct 1946
Death PlaceOrleans, Lousiana, USA

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameWilliam L Geissler Sr
[William Geissler Sr]
Birth Date25 Feb 1904
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana
Death DateOct 1946
Claim Date5 Nov 1946
SSN434100879

Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
NameWilliam Geissler
Social Security Number434-10-0879
Birth Date25 Feb 1904
Issue yearBefore 1951
Issue StateLouisiana
Death DateOct 1946

Per Findagrave
William L. Geissler Sr.
Birth 25 Feb 1904
Death 26 Oct 1946 (aged 42)
Burial Saint Vincent de Paul Cemetery #3 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot Sect D, 5th Alley, Right, #8, Geissler-Croney
Memorial ID 147435287