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Henry Erxmeyer born 1852 Walsrode, Germany died 1922 Hoboken, New Jersey, a Brief Biographic Sketch Henry Erxmeyer was born in Walsrode Germany 1852, the son of Henry Erxmeyer and Dorethe Hogrefe. He immigrated to the United States and settled in Hoboken circa 1869. Henry married twice and had children by both marriages. He died in Hoboken in January, 1922. Henry and several of his sons were carpenters and/or builders.
Birth of Henry Erxmeyer Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Christoph born 13 January 1852 in Walsrode, father, Heinrich Wilhelm Erxmeyer, huausling (some sort of occupation), mother, Johanna Dorothee Marie, nee Hogrefe, was baptized 1 February 1852 in the Evangelical Lutherian Church of St Johannes der Taufer (John the Baptist) in Walsrode. Witnesses were: Christoph Wrede, Friedrich Erxmeyer, and Heinrich Eggers. Jahrgang 1852 Pag. 143 Ifd. Nr. 2 (Information from St John Baptist Chruch, Walsrode, September 2005)
His date of birth varied in the US records:
Records in the US indicate that he was born in Walsrode, Hanover, Germany. He was listed as the son of Dorethe Erxmeyer at the time of her death in 1882.
Immigration by Desertion 1871 Heinrich Erxmeyer arrived in the USA as a crew member of the ship DONAU in August 1871 whereupon he deserted ship. His brother, Freidrich, was also a member of the crew and also deserted ship. Desertion from the German Merchant Marines in New York Harbor was extremely common.
Marriage of Henry Erxmeyer to Anna Kloppenberg Civil Record: On October 4, 1874 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Henry Erxmeyer, age 28, son of Henry and Dovette Erxmeyer, occupation, carpenter, married Anna Kloppenberg, daughter of John and Meta Kloppenberg (NJ marriage record). Church Record: Heinrich Erxmeyer, born on January 13, 1852 in Walsrode Hannover married Anna Kloppenberg, born March 26, 1853 in Scharnbech, Hannover, witnesses, D. Auholtz and W. Schroeder (GECH).
Children of Henry Erxmeyer and Anna Kloppenberg I was not able to find civil and/or church records for the births and/or baptisms of all the children of Henry Erxmeyer. The names and dates of births of some of his children were taken from later records. Henry Erxmeyer and Anna Kloppenberg had the following children:
WWI Draft Registration: Henry Eerxmeyer Jr, 174 Summit Ave West Hoboken, age 42, born June 5, 1876, ship carpenter, Grymes Eng Co. F-- and Morris Street, Jersey City, NJ wife, Freida Erxmeyer, short medium build, brown eyes and dark brown hair. Death: Henry Erxmeyer, born June 5, 1876 died in April 1968 in Flushing, NY (Social Security Death Index)
Birth: August Erxmeyer was born in New Jersey circa 1878. This information was based on later records. I could not find the civil record or the baptismal record. Marriage: August Erxmeyer, 214 Park Avenue, Hoboken age 27, 1st marriage, carpenter, born Hoboken, son of Henry Erxmeyer and Anna Kloopenburg married Agnes Scott Cook of 389 Fairmont Ave , Jersey City age 21 1st marriage, daughter of Robert Charles Cook and Mary Thompson, witnesses: Mary Nixon and Matland Cook, minister Cornelius Butts , 797 Bergen Ave, Jersey City December 29, 1905 Children: From the 1930 Federal Census
Death of Henry T. Erxmeyer: Death of Lydia Klimkeit Erxmeyer: Lydia M. Erxmeyer, Birth: 23 Mar 1908, Death: 1 May 2000 - Glen Rock, Bergen, New Jersey, United States, Civil: New Jersey
Deceased Name: LYDIA M. KLIMKEIT ERXMEYER LYDIA M. KLIMKEIT ERXMEYER, 92, of Glen Rock died Monday. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Glen Rock. Arrangements: Vander Plaat Colonial Home, Fair Lawn. Record, The (Hackensack, NJ) Date: May 2, 2000
Birth: Helen 19 Nov 1916 Marriage: ________ Kessler Death of Helen Erxmeyer Kessler: Helen Marie Kessler [Helen Marie Erxmeyer] father Erxmeyer, mother, Cook, born 19, November 1916, New Jersey, widowed, occupations, education 12, secretary Elementary and Secondary schools, died 7 February 1998, 4:15PM, age 81, nursing home, social security number 062-01-2180 death long term care facility, Ohio Deaths, Montgomery County SSDI: Helen M. Kessler, Birth: 19 Nov 1916 Death: 7 Feb 1998 - Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States of America Civil: New York Other: Lakehurst, Ocean, New Jersey, United States of America Helen Marie Erxmeyer Kessler, New Jersey Death of Helen Marie Erxmeyer Kessler: Helen Marie Kessler, Father: Erxmeyer, Birth: 19 Nov 1916 - New Jersey, United States, Death: 7 Feb 1998, Death: Long-Term Care Facilities, Ohio Deaths
SSDI: Helen M. Kessler, Birth: 19 Nov 1916, Death: 7 Feb 1998 - Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States of America Civil: New York, Other: Lakehurst, Ocean, New Jersey, United States of America 1910 Census: 170 Summit Ave, West Hoboken, August Erxmeyer, age 31, carpenter, builder, Agnes, wife age 24, married 4 years, 1 child 1 child still living, Henry son age 3,
1920 Census: 170 Summit Av, West Hoboken, Erxmeyer, August, 41, carpenter, house, Agnes, wife, age 35, Henry, age 13, Helen, age 3, Cook, Henry , brother, age 36, clerk office 1930 Census:716 10th Street Union City August head, R $45, age 51, carpenter, building, Agnes wife age 46, Henry L son age 23, draftsman architect, Helen daughter age 13, WWI DR: August Erxmeyer 170 Summit Ave. West Hoboken, NJ age 39, born October 4, 1878, ship carpenter, Grymus Eng Co, Foot Morris Street Jersey City, NJ, Agnes Erxmeyer, tall, medium build, blue eyes brown hair. Death: Unknown Death of Agnes Erxmeyer: Unknown
Birth: Adolph was born on August 2, 1881 in New Jersey. I could not find the civil record or the baptismal record. His date of birth is based on his age at death. Death: Adolph Erxmeyer, 119 Park Ave Hoboken, age 1 year, 8 months and 13 days, died on May 15th 1883 of convulsions due to Meningitis, physician, S. E. Lowenthal (NJDR). Adolph was buried in Weehawken Cemetery Hoboken. His body was later transferred to the Erxmeyer plot in Grove Church Cemetery. Henry Erxmeyer in the Hoboken Directory of 1875-76 City directories were like phone books before telephones. Henry Erxmeyer appeared for the first time in the Hoboken directory in 1875. He was listed as a carpenter, address 103 Washington, St.
Death of Anna Klobbenburg Erxmeyer Anne Erxmeyer, born in Germany, in US for 7 years, age 28, died on August 6th 1881at 130 Newark Street in Hoboken, cause of death, inflammation of the brain and paralysis, duration of illness, 4 days, Physician, E. J. Lowenthal (NJDR). Anna must have died as a complication of childbirth. Her son, Adolph was only 4 days old at the time of her death. She was originally buried in the Weehawken Cemetery. Her body was moved on April 16, 1883 to the Grove Church Cemetery and interred in the Erxmeyer plot. Note: Her body was moved after Henry had remarried.
Marriage of Henry Erxmeyer to Whilimina Andres Henry Erxmeyer married Whilimina Andres, born in Germany, in New Jersey circa 1882. I cannot find the civil record or the church record for this marriage This is a period of time when the church marriage records are missing. Whilimina would have been around 33 years old (old for a first marriage). In addition, she was older than Henry by a year or two. It is possible that Whilimina Andres was a widow.
Children of Henry Erxmeyer and Wilhelmina Andres Henry Erxmeyer and Wilhelmina Andres had the following children:
Naturalization of Henry Erxmeyer Both Fred and Henry Erxmeyer were naturalized on April 6, 1888 in Hudson County Common Pleas Court. Frederick listed his age as, 42. Henry listed his age as 34. They both said they were born in Germany and immigrated on July 15, 1871. Note: They jumped ship in August 1871.
Henry Erxmeyer, Sharpshooter The Erxmeyer brothers, Henrich and Friedrich were sharpshooters and marksmen.
Among the companies was the Hoboken City Schuetzen Corps whose captain was Henry Erxmeyer. New York Times August 27, 1895
Henry Erxmeyer in the 1880 Federal Census The 1880 United Stated census in New Jersey lists the family Henry Erxmeyer at 130 ???? Avenue Hoboken under the spelling "Axmeyer", as follows:
Henry Erxmeyer in the 1885 New Jersey State Census I did not find Henry Erxmeyer in the 1885 New Jersey Census. I did not look with great concentration as this census was not very informative for genealogical purposes.
Henry Erxmeyer in the 1895 New Jersey State Census I did not find the family of Henry Erxmeyer in the 1895 New Jersey Census.
Henry Erxmeyer in the 1900 Federal Census Henry Erxmeyer and family were listed at 214 Park Avenue in Hoboken as follows:
Note: Henry and August are not Whilimina's sons. They are Henry's by his first marriage.
Henry Erxmeyer in the 1905 New Jersey State Census The family of Henry Erxmeyer was listed at 214 Park Avenue as follows:
In addition to Henry and his family there were 11 tenants in the building. Henry and family have been at this address at least since the 1900 census.
Henry Erxmeyer in the 1910 Federal Census Henry Erxmeyer Henry Erxmeyer and his second wife and two daughters were listed on Park Avenue as follows:
Henry Erxmeyer III Henry Erxmeyer (the son of the above Henry Erxmeyer), and his family were listed at 174 Summit Avenue, West Hoboken as follows:
August Erxmeyer August Erxmeyer, son of Henry Erxmeyer, and his family were listed at 170 Summit Avenue, West Hoboken as follows:
Henry Erxmeyer in the 1915 New Jersey State Census Henry Erxmeyer was listed in the 1915 New Jersey State Census ED 4, Ward 1, 214 Park Avenue as follows:
Henry Erxmeyer in the 1920 Federal Census Henry Erxmeyer I was not able to find Henry Erxmeyer in the 1920 Census. He did not die until 1922. Henry Erxmeyer III Henry's son, Henry Erxmeyer was listed at 174 Summit Avenue in West Hoboken:
Note: West Hoboken later became Union City. August Erxmeyer Henry's son, August Erxmeyer, was listed 170 Summit Avenue in West Hoboken:
Henry Cook must be Helen's brother.
Death of Henry Erxmeyer Henry Erxmeyer, born January 13, 1852 in Germany, the son of Henry and Dorethe Erxmeyer, both born in Germany, occupation, builder, age 69 years, 11 months and 23 days, the husband of Whilimina Andres, died at 541 Central Avenue in Jersey City on January 5th, 1922, cause of death, chronic myocarditis, ill since December 28, 1921. Henry was buried in the Erxmeyer plot in Grove Church Cemetery.
Will Filled February 10 1922. Henry Erxmeyer of Hoboken New Jersey — First: Standard will format about sound mind, debts paid, etc. Second: "household furniture, beds, bedding, and all jewelry and articles appertaining to housekeeping to my beloved wife, Wilhelmine Erxmeyer". Third: "I hereby direct that my executors and trustees may sell my carpentering and contracting business at any time they see fit. They must however, first offer it to my two sons, Henry and August, and allow them to buy said business at the price my executors unanimously agree on. Should the said Henry and August not be ale to pay for the same in cash, my executors may accept in lieu thereof a mortgage or any other good security from them. If said two sons are not willing to purchase said business, them my executers may sell the same at any time and price on which they unanimously agree, to any other person or persons. The money derived from said sale is to be divided in equal parts among my children and wife. My wife to share equally with each child, that is, she is to get the same share as each child would get." Forth: The provisions for his wife were given in "lieu of dower". "She is not to have any dower in my estate. I hereafter made her one of the executors and trustees, but in case she re-marries, then her right to be executor and trustee one or both of them, is to immediately cease."* Fifth: He gives his executors and trustees control over the estate as they see best. Sixth: If any of his children die before receiving his or her share then that share should go to the offspring of that child. If the child has no offspring the share should be divided equally among the surviving children. On the death of his wife her share should be divided equally among the children. Seventh: He appointed his wife, Wilhelmina, and his children Henry and Wilhemina as his his executors and trustees. He appointed August to replace anyone who could not fulfill their duties for what ever reason. In the case of a second vacancy he apointed his daughter Lulu. The will was signed the 5th of April, 1911. The will was signed on Februar 10, 1922 by Wilhelmina Erxmeyer, Wilhemina Erxmeyer and Henry Erxmeyer. * Wilhelmina was born circa 1849, so she was about 73 years old in 1922. The sons of Henry Erxmeyer in the 1930 Federal Census August Erxmeyer was listed in the 1930 Federal Census at 716 Tenth Street, Union City, New Jersey as follows:
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