Catharine Stahle

b. 14 October 1856, d. 29 July 1930
  • Catharine Stahle was born on 14 October 1856 in New York.
  • She was known as Kate.
  • Konrad Stähle and Ursula Walter appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, just a few households away from Lucy's sisters Anna Weiler and Barbara "Baumel.". Other members of the household included Catharine Stahle, Margaret Stahle and Johanna Stahle.
  • Konrad Stähle and Ursula Walter, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Catharine Stahle, Margaret Stahle, Johanna Stahle, Fred Stahle, Conrad Stahle, Barbara Stahle and Simon Andreas Stahle.
  • She married James S. Hollenbeck in October 1878.
  • James S. Hollenbeck and Catharine Stahle appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Royalton, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Frederick James Hollenbeck and Lucy Zeifang. Lucy Zeifang was enumerated twice in 1880, both with her family and as a servant in James Hollenbeck's household.
  • James S. Hollenbeck and Catharine Stahle appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Royalton, New York. Other members of the household included Frederick James Hollenbeck, Florence Violet Hollenbeck, Hazel C. Hollenbeck and Simon Andreas Stahle.
  • The following appeared on 15 November 1905 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: A merry party gathered at the home of Mrs. Wm. Weber on Monday to celebrate the 75th birthday of her mother, Mrs. G. Stahle. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Jas. Hollenbeck and daughter Hazel, Miss Gertrude Cleghorn of East High street, Lockport, and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald of Buffalo.
  • The following appeared on 9 October 1908 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: A very pleasant gathering was that at the home of Mrs. Margaret Weber of Willow avenue, on Wednesday, when occurred the reunion of the family of Mrs. Ursula Stahle. The only drawback of the full enjoyment of the occasion was the absence of two of Mrs. Stahle's sons, the eldest, Mr. Conrad Stahle of Cleveland avenue, being seriously ill. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers, the color scheme throughout the entire house being red and green. The time passed most pleasantly in meeting and greeting relatives and friends, old and new, many of whom met for the first time. A most bountiful dinner was served, after which Mrs. Daniel Behe sang several beautiful solos, and Miss Ursula Stahle rendered some instrumental music. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. James Hollenbeck and daughter Hazel, of Lockport; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Behe, of Gasport; Mrs. Herman Gaertner and Miss Edna Williams, of Petersburg, Mich; Mrs. John Cleghorn and son Robert, of Cuba; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weber and daughter, of Buffalo.

    Many of those attending the reunion appear in the accompanying photograph.
  • James S. Hollenbeck and Catharine Stahle appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Royalton, Niagara County, New York, at Earnest Road. Other members of the household included Hazel C. Hollenbeck and Simon Andreas Stahle.
  • James S. Hollenbeck and Catharine Stahle appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Royalton, New York. Other members of the household included Hazel C. Hollenbeck.
  • The following appeared on 27 October 1920 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: The home of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hollenbeck of Strawberry Avenue was the scene of a pleasant gathering on Saturday evening, October 23, when a number of friends helped them to celebrate the forty-second anniversary of their marriage. A bountiful supper was served n the dining room, which was elaborately trimmed with decoratins in keeping with Hallowe'en. Three of the original wedding guests were present, Mrs. J. Gaertner and Mrs. H. Hunt, sisters of the bride, and William Romig, who acted as best man. The other guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Behe, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Ramming, H. J. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck and family and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Behe and daughter Evelyn. Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck wrote a very appropriate poem for the occasiion. . . .
         Mrs. J. S. Hollenbeck, Mrs. J. Gaertner and Mrs. H. J. Hunt left Tuesday morning for Cuba, N. Y., where they will visit their sister, Mrs. John Cleghorn, for a few days. . . .
         Mrs. C. Stahle, William and Uras Stahle, of Niagara Falls, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hollenbeck. . . .
         Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hollenbeck and daughter Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hunt, and Mrs. J. Gaertner spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck.
  • The following appeared on 3 September 1927 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: (Dysinger) A very pretty wedding took place when Miss Hazel Hollenbeck of Royalton, was united in marriage to Alvin Sand, of Lockport, by Rev. C. Walton Jarvis on September 1st at 1 o'clock. The ceremony took place before a beautiful embankment of garden flowers in the home and same room that the bride's father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hollenbeck, were united in marriage 50 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck were the attendants. The bride wore a gown of tan georgette. The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hollenbeck, the Misses Lorraine and Dorothy Sand, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck, Miss Marjorie Hollenbeck, Carl Hollenbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Behe, Miss Evelyn Behe and Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Hunt of Washington, D. C. After the ceremony a delicious wedding dinner was served. The color schemes were green and white with wedding bells for favors and hand painted place cards. After a motor trip through Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Sand will be at home September 23 at No. 2 Wilson Parkway, Lockport.
  • James S. Hollenbeck and Catharine Stahle appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Royalton, Niagara County, New York, at Johnny Cake Road.
  • Catharine Stahle died on 29 July 1930 at age 73.
  • James S. Hollenbeck became a widower at her death.
  • She was interred at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Gasport, Niagara County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 1 Mar 2014

Family: James S. Hollenbeck b. May 1850, d. 7 December 1936