Emma Margaretha Weiler

b. 8 November 1876, d. 16 March 1968

Emma Margartha Weiler Cole, 1876-1968
  • Emma Margaretha Weiler was born on 8 November 1876 in Niagara County, New York.
  • She was baptized/christened on 8 April 1877 at Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, sponsored by Valentin Sippel and Maria Kreuger.
  • Balthasar Weiler and Margaretha Sippel appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Emma Margaretha Weiler, Heinrich Valentin Weiler, Johann Georg Weiler, Christian Weiler and Elisabetha A. Weiler.
  • Margaretha Sippel appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Emma Margaretha Weiler, Heinrich Valentin Weiler and Johann Georg Weiler.
  • Margaretha Sippel appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1009 Ontario Avenue. Other members of the household included Emma Margaretha Weiler, Heinrich Valentin Weiler and Johann Georg Weiler.
  • She was a store clerk, according to the 1900 census.
  • The following appeared on 5 February 1903 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Adam Kammerer and daughter, Miss Ada Kammerer, Mrs. B. Weiler and daughter, Miss Emma Weiler, of Ontario Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. George Weiler of Sixth Street are in Buffalo today attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Charles Weiler.
  • Margaretha Sippel appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 426 Sixth Street. Other members of the household included Emma Margaretha Weiler, Johann Georg Weiler and Heinrich Valentin Weiler.
  • Margaretha Sippel appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1009 Ontario Avenue. Other members of the household included Emma Margaretha Weiler.
  • She was a saleswoman in a department store, according to the 1910 census.
  • She married John Alexander Cole, son of Samuel Cole and Clara Buck, on 2 December 1912 in Niagara Falls, New York, at Zion Lutheran Church The marriage was witnessed by Margaretha Sippel.
  • Emma Margaretha Weiler and John Alexander Cole appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1009 Ontario Avenue.
  • John Alexander Cole registered for the draft on 18 April 1918 in New York while living with his wife Emma at 1009 Ontario Avenue, and employed as an assistant freight foreman, New York Central Railroad Suspension Bridge freight yard.
  • John Alexander Cole and Emma Margaretha Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1009 Ontario Avenue.
  • The following appeared on 9 March 1923 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: The many friends of Henry V. Weiler will be greatly shocked to learn of his sudden death which occurred today at his home No. 919 Cedar avenue.
         Mr. Weiler suffered a severe attack of grippe about five weeks ago, which left his heart in a weakened condition.
         Thursday evening he appeared in good health and went down town for the morning papers. Later his wife went out and upon her return found him unconscious on the floor and he expired in a few moments, death resulting from heart failure.
         Mr. Weiler was born in the old village of Suspension Bridge and lived here all of his life. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Frances Passaquay Weiler, two sisters, Mrs. D. V. Hurley and Mrs. John Cole of this ciry, and one brother George of Westfield, N. Y.
         He was a member of The International Steam and Operating Engineers.
         Funeral services from his late residence No. 919 Cedar avenue Sunday March 11, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Herman Brezing will officiate. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
  • John Alexander Cole and Emma Margaretha Weiler appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1009 Ontario Avenue.
  • John Alexander Cole and Emma Margaretha Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1009 Ontario Avenue.
  • Emma Margaretha Weiler and John Alexander Cole appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1009 Ontario Avenue.
  • The following appeared on 29 September 1953 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] In this city, Sept. 27, 1953, Elizabeth A. Hurley, age 87. Mother of Mrs. Joseph A. Kenific; sister of Mrs. Emma Cole. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, all of this city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Otto Redanz Funeral Home. Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer officiating. Interment in Riverdale Cemetery.
  • Emma Margaretha Weiler became a widow at the 13 September 1960 death of her husband.
  • At the time of her death Emma Margaretha Weiler was living in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1009 Ontario Avenue.
  • Emma Margaretha Weiler died on 16 March 1968 at age 91 in Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
  • She was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 18 March 1968 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Emma M. Cole, 91, of 1009 Ontario Ave., died Saturday. (March 16, 1968) at Mount St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness.
         She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church for 84 years.
         She was the widow of Jack C. Cole, who died in 1960.
         Surviving her are 4 nieces, Mrs. Joe Kenific and Mrs. Marie Jacoby, both of Niagara Falls; Mrs. Lucille Hartwig of Jamestown; and Mrs. George Shipston of Newark, N.J., and a nephew, Carl Kammerer, New York City.
         Funeral services will be held at Otto Redanz Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Paul R. Swank of Zion Lutheran Church officiating.
         Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
         The family will be present today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
  • A single grave marker identifies the graves of Emma Margaretha Weiler and John Alexander Cole.
  • Last Edited: 29 Nov 2014

Family: John Alexander Cole b. 8 March 1874, d. 13 September 1960