Jacob Schömbs

Jacob Schömbs

• Father: Johann Babtist Schömbs b. 18 January 1826, d. 8 January 1868
• Mother: Anna Maria Finger b. 9 January 1825

• Jacob Schömbs was born on 17 May 1861 in Rheinhessen.
• He was baptized/christened on 2 June 1861 in Bretzenheim, Rheinhessen, in der katholischen Kirche.
• He was known as George Schoembs in the United States.
• He married Elizabeth Rosina Blank, daughter of Frank Blank and Elizabeth Klick.
• Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
• He was a grocer, according to the 1892 census.
• Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 34 B Street. Other members of the household included Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs and Miles Frank Schoembs.
• He was a day laborer, according to the 1900 census.
• The following appeared on 4 November 1909 in The Buffalo Courier: Court Calendars (Judgments) . . . George Schoembs in favor of Clinton Co-operative Brewing Company, $1,405.74.
• Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs, Anna Margaret Schoembs and Ralph James Schoembs.
• He was employed at a steel mill, according to the 1910 census.
• The following appeared on 30 October 1912 in The Buffalo Courier: George Schoembs of No. 321 Wyoming avenue, who gives his occupation as laborer, yesterday filed a petition in bankruptcy, placing his liabilities at $1,480.74.
• Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 321 Wyoming Aveneu. Other members of the household included Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs, Anna Margaret Schoembs and Ralph James Schoembs.
• He was employed in a soap factory, according to the 1915 census.
• Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs, Anna Margaret Schoembs and Ralph James Schoembs.
• He was employed making Windsor soap, according to the 1920 census.
• Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Buffalo, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included George John Schoembs, Anna Margaret Schoembs and Ralph James Schoembs.
• He was employed at a silk works, according to the 1930 census.
• Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Buffalo, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included George John Schoembs and Ralph James Schoembs.
• Jacob Schömbs died on 26 May 1940 at age 79 in Buffalo, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue at his residence. . His death was officially witnessed by Elizabeth Rosina Blank.
• Elizabeth Rosina Blank became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 27 May 1940 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] George Schoembs, May 26, 1940, husband of Elizabeth Blank Schoembs, father of Mrs. William Albach, Mrs. Irving Ryerse, Elmer, George, Jr., Miles, Albert and Ralph Schoembs. Funeral from the family residence, 321 Wyoming Avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
• The following appeared on 20 July 1953 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Elizabeth Blank Schoembs, suddenly July 18, 1953, of 250 Hazelwood Ave., wife of the late George Schoembs; mother of Elmer G., Mrs. William C. Albach, Miles F., Albert J., Mrs. Irving Ryerse, Ralph J. and the late George J. Schoembs Jr; sister of Mrs. John O'Lear and the late Mrs. Anna Spies. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service from Carlton A. Ullrich Funeral Home, 3272 Bailey Ave., Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited.

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2014