William Conrad Stahle

b. circa 29 April 1890, d. 13 February 1943
  • William Conrad Stahle was born circa 29 April 1890 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • Conrad Stahle and Margaret H. Dick appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, New York. Other members of the household included William Conrad Stahle, Ursula M. Stahle.
  • Conrad Stahle and Margaret H. Dick appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, New York. Other members of the household included William Conrad Stahle, Ursula M. Stahle.
  • He was a power house draughtsman, according to the 1910 census.
  • The following appeared on 13 December 1913 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: In the death of Conrad Stahle, the north end of the city loses one of its most prominent and respected citizens.
         Mr. Stahle was born in Niagara Falls on August 14, 1864, and has lived here all his life. In 1888, he was married to Miss Margaret Dick, also of this city. Two children were born of this union, William C. and Ursula; these children together with their mother, four sisters and many other less immediate relatives, live to mourn his departure from this life.
         Mr. Stahle was a member of the St. James Methodist Episcopal church, having united with this body about eight years ago. Most of this time he has been connected with said church in an official capacity. At the time of his death he was a member of the board of trustees, and as such had an active part in the construction of the new St. James M. E. church, in which work he was very much interested. His practical knowledge of constrution work, made his services of great value to the building committee. He was formerly connected with the Zion Lutheran church of this city.
         Mr. Stahle's business career began with the Wentworth and Taylor Contracting company of this city, with whom he was connected in the capacity of foreman for nine years. During this time the Gluck building, Union Carbide company's buildings and many others were erected. Mr. Stahle's splendid work and his ability to manage men during the construction of the Union Carbide company's buildings, had not escaped the notice of the manager of that company, and upon the completion of the buildings they made him a very flattering offer which, after due and deliberation, he accepted, and for the last fifteen years of his life, he served as master mechanic for the above named company. By his skill and faithfulness he had come to be one of the best loved and most respected men connected with the plant, not only by the ccompany, but by the men as well. In the language of a member of the firm: "Every man in the factory will be broken-hearted when they hear of his death."
         The funeral services will be held from his late home on Cleveland avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. I. H. Crocker, pastor of St. James M. E. church, will officiate. The burial will take place in Oakwood cemetery. [:CR;]      The sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out to the family, whose loss is irreparable.
  • William Conrad Stahle registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Niagara County, New York, while single and living at 1643 Cleveland in Niagara Falls, employed there as chife draftsman by Henken? Electrical .
  • Margaret H. Dick appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1641 Cleveland Avenue. Other members of the household included William Conrad Stahle, Ursula M. Stahle.
  • He was chief draftsman at Hooker Chemical, according to the 1920 census.
  • He married Mary Evelyn Fenwick, daughter of Thomas Henry Cooper Fenwick and Bridget Butler, on 1 October 1927 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, by license issued the same day in Niagara Falls, with minister F. Mittlefehldt officiating. Wintesses were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gall.
  • He witnessed the naturalization of Mary Evelyn Fenwick on 13 September 1929 at Superior Court, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • William Conrad Stahle and Mary Evelyn Fenwick appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 8489 West Rivershore Drive.
  • He was employed a draftsman by a sulphite factory, according to the 1930 census.
  • William Conrad Stahle and Mary Evelyn Fenwick appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 8489 West Rivershore Drive.
  • He was employed as a draftsman by a graphite plant, according to the 1940 census.
  • William Conrad Stahle died on 13 February 1943 in Niagara Falls, New York.
  • Mary Evelyn Fenwick became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 15 February 1943 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: William C. Stahle, 51, of 8489 West Rivershore drive, died from a heart attack on Sunday afternoon at the home of hs mother, Mrs. Margaret H. Stahle, 1843 Cleveland avenue. He was a native and life-long resident of this city.
         Mr. Stahle, who was a draftsman employed by the Acheson Graphite company, was a member of Niagara Frontier Lodge, No. 132, F. and A. M., Niagara Commandery, No. 64, Knights Templar, and St. James Methodist church. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Fenwick Stahle, and a sister, Miss Uras M. Stahle.
         Funeral services will be held at the Gridley funeral home at 2 p.m. tomorrow under the auspices of Niagara Frontier Lodge, with the Rev. Earl R. Burdick officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
  • The following appeared on 15 February 1943 in the Buffalo Evening News: [Died] William C. Stahle, Saturday, Feb. 13, 1943, beloved husband of Eva Fenwick; son of Margaret Stahle; brother of Uras. Resting at Gridley Funeral Home, Main Street, Niagara Falls. Funeral Tuesday at 2 P. M. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
  • The following appeared on 19 February 1943 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: The family of the late William C. Stahle wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the many friends, neighbors, Acheson Graphite Co. and Niagara Frontier Masonic Lodge for all the kindness and sympathy shown, beautiful floral offerings sent and use of cars during the recent bereavement, the loss of their husband, son and brother. (Signed) Mrs. Mary Evelyn Stahle, Mrs. Margaret Stahle, Uras Stahle.
  • Last Edited: 17 Jul 2017

Family: Mary Evelyn Fenwick b. 23 December 1882, d. 25 September 1971