Albert Schembs

b. 1 May 1875, d. 2 July 1931
  • Albert Schembs was born on 1 May 1875 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
  • The Schembs family has yet to be found in the 1880 census.
  • Johann Adam Schembs and Katherine Hagerer appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Other members of the household included Albert Schembs, Peter Joseph Schembs, Adam John Schembs, Susan Schembs, Frederick Schembs, Andrew Schembs, Arthur George Schembs, Bertha C. Schembs and Edna Schembs.
  • Johann Adam Schembs and Katherine Hagerer appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 286 Maple Street. Other members of the household included Albert Schembs, Arthur George Schembs, Bertha C. Schembs, Edward Schembs, Pearl Schembs and Harry Schembs.
  • He was employed as a steam fitter, according to the 1905 census.
  • The following appeared on 27 January 1907 in The Buffalo Courier: Mrs. Kate Schembs, a well-known resident of the East East Side, wife of Adam Schembs, died at the family home, No. 286 Maple Street, Friday after an illness of a week. She was 52 years old. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Schembs is survived by her husband and the following sons and daughters: Albert, Joseph, Adam, Susie, Frederick, Andrew, Arthur, Bertha, Edna, Edward, Pearl and Harry Schembs.
  • Albert Schembs registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in New York City, New York, While living at 141 East 15th Street, and employed as a steam fitter by Bacon & Smith, corner Greenwich & King Streets. Notation: Both ankles broken six years ago.
  • The following appeared on 11 September 1920 in The Buffalo Courier: Died at Lockport, September 9, 1920, Adam J. Schembs, aged 79, husband of the late Katherine Schembs (nee Hagerer), father of Albert, Joseph, Adam, Susan, Fred, Andrew, Arthur, Edward, Harry and Mrs. John Barlow and Mrs. Harold Wiseman. Burial from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wiseman, No. 36 Landon street, Saturday at 3 o'clock. Deceased was a member of Mystic Star Lodge, I. O. O. F. [Note: Missing from the death notice is mention of daughter Bertha Scott.]
  • The following appeared on 22 June 1921 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: After an illness extending over many months Mrs. Alice F. Dennison, 63 years old, native born resident of Niagara county who lived practically all her life in this city, died last night at the home of her brother, H. P. Williams, No. 730 Monteagle street. She was known and respected by many Niagara Falls people. She was the widow of the late Charles Dennison and was the mother of roland Dennison, and sister of H. P. and George H. Williams. The funeral will be held at the home of H. P. Williams on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Mercer officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
  • Edward Whiting Vrooman and Susan Schembs appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 222 West Tupper Street. Other members of the household included Albert Schembs, Arthur George Schembs and Edward Schembs.
  • He was employed as a steam fitter by a plumbing company, according to the 1930 census.
  • Albert Schembs died on 2 July 1931 at age 56 in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey.
  • The following appeared on 6 July 1931 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] In Hoboken, N. J., July 2, 1931, Albert Schembs, son of the late Adam J. and Katherine Hagerer; brother of Joseph P., Adam, Andrew, Arthur G., Edward, Harry A., Mrs. Susie Vrooman, Bertha C., Mrs. Edna Barlow of Buffalo; Frederick of Syracuse and Mrs. Pearl Wiseman of California. Funeral from William B. Kennedy's Funeral Establishment, 367 Delaware avenue, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends invited.
  • The following appeared on 22 May 1937 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] May 20, 1937, Adam George [sic] Schembs, brother of Joseph P., Frederick, Andrew, Arthur G., Edward and Harry A. Schembs, Mrs. Susie Vrooman, Mrs. Hawley Scott, Mrs. John Barlow, Mrs. Harold Wiseman of Niles, Ca., and the late Adelbert [sic] Schembs. Funeral from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Susie Vrooman, 222 West Tupper Street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
  • Last Edited: 4 Jan 2014