Julius Henry Brauer

Julius Henry Brauer

• Father: (?) Brauer
• Mother: Johanna E. Garbe b. 28 February 1849, d. 14 September 1908

• Julius Henry Brauer was born in July 1868 in Erie County, New York.
• Charles F. Lederer and Caroline (?) appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1875 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, enumerated adjacent to Johanna Brauer's Garbe family.. Other members of the household included Julius Henry Brauer, August Lederer, Annetta Lederer, John Louis Lederer, Grace Hyatt, John Henry Lederer, Johanna E. Garbe and William F. Brauer. Son August is identified as Paul Lederer, age 22, and perhaps "Phebe Zeis" is daughter Johanna Lederer, wife of John Zeis.
• August Lederer and Johanna E. Garbe appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 114 Ash Street. Other members of the household included Julius Henry Brauer, William F. Brauer and Caroline (?). Julius and William are enumerated with the surname Lederer.
• He married Agnes McIn. Wilson, daughter of Peter M. Wilson and Margaret Simpson, on 5 March 1889 in Buffalo, New York.
• The following appeared on 16 March 1889 in The Buffalo Courier: (Marriages) Julius Henry Brauer, 20, to Agnes M. Wilson, 20, March 5.
• Julius Henry Brauer appeared in the 1890 Buffalo, New York, City Directory at 17 Arnold listed as a commercial traveler..
• The following appeared on 29 December 1891 in The Buffalo Morning Express: James N. Adam and William H. Hotchkiss have secured a judgment in the Superior Court against Margaret Wilson and Julius H. Brauer for $2,512.70, including costs, claimed as balance due on a promissory note for $5,000 given to the plaintiffs in September.
• Julius Henry Brauer and Agnes McIn. Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Buffalo, New York. Other members of the household included Harold Wilson Brauer. The family name was recorded as "Brown."
• He was working with real estate, according to the 1892 census.
• The following appeared on 31 August 1893 in The Buffalo Courier: The following transfers of real estate were filed for record in the Erie County Clerk's office yesterday: . . . Johanna Lederer to Julius H. Brauer, Boyd Street, south side, 53 feet west of Preston Street, 30 by 100, $1.
• Julius Henry Brauer and Agnes McIn. Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at 2439 Columbus Avenue. Other members of the household included Harold Wilson Brauer, Erwin Craig Brauer and Rolin Julius Brauer.
• He was a grocery salesman, according to the 1900 census.
• Julius Henry Brauer appeared in the 1908 Buffalo, New York, City Directory at 541 Grant Street occupation salesman/commercial traveler..
• The following appeared on 16 September 1908 in the Buffalo Courier: Entered into rest September 14, 1908, Johanna H. Garbe Lederer, wife of August Lederer, mother of Julius and William Brauer and Otto, Erwin and Edna Lederer and sister of Henry and William H. Garbe. Funeral from her late residence, No. 81 Greenwood Place, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial at Forest Lawn at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to attend. Deceased was a member of Mizpah Lodge. L. O. T. M.
• Julius Henry Brauer and Agnes McIn. Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 641 Grant Street. Other members of the household included Harold Wilson Brauer, Erwin Craig Brauer, Rolin Julius Brauer and Jean Douglas Brauer.
• He was a salesman/commercial traveler, according to the 1910 census.
• Julius Henry Brauer and Agnes McIn. Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 781 Tonawanda Street. Other members of the household included Erwin Craig Brauer, Rolin Julius Brauer and Jean Douglas Brauer. Also in the household was one female servant.
• He was a merchant, according to the 1915 census.
• Informant: Julius Henry Brauer witnessed the death of Margaret Simpson on 26 October 1917 at Buffalo, New York; while living with her daughter Agnes Brauer at 781 Tonawanda in Buffalo.
• In 26 October 1917, Julius Henry Brauer was living in Buffalo, New York, at 781 Tonawanda Street address given as informant death of Margaret Wilson.
• Julius Henry Brauer appeared in the 1920 Buffalo, New York, City Directory at 781 Tonawanda Street employed at 1135 Tonawanda Street ..
• Julius Henry Brauer and Agnes McIn. Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at Tonawanda Street. Other members of the household included Erwin Craig Brauer. Also enumerated in the household is a German-born uncle, age 74 years, Wm surname illegible).
• He was operating a grocery store, according to the 1920 census.
• Julius Henry Brauer and Agnes McIn. Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 40 Elmview. Other members of the household included Jean Douglas Brauer.
• He was employed as a salesman, according to the 1925 census.
• Julius Henry Brauer and Agnes McIn. Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 1314 Kenmore Avenue. Other members of the household included Harold Wilson Brauer, Jean Douglas Brauer and Victoria Frances Geisler. Son Jean Douglas Brauer and his wife Victoria also are enumerated with "daughter Drusilla Florence" (age 3) elsewhere in Buffalo.
• He was a merchant operating a delicatessen, according to the 1930 census.
• Julius Henry Brauer and Agnes McIn. Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 56 Traymore Avenue.
• He was proprietor of a retail grocery store, according to the 1940 census.
• Julius Henry Brauer became a widower at the 17 March 1945 death of his wife Agnes McIn. Wilson.
• The following appeared on 18 March 1945 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Agnes M. Brauer, March 17, 1945, wife of Julius; mother of H. Wilson, E. Craig, Rolin J. and Jean D. Funeral from family residence, 56 Traymore Ave, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited. Deceased was a member of Occidental Chapter No. 571, OES; Highland Court No 132, O of A; and Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem.
• Julius Henry Brauer died on 9 November 1946 at age 78 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
• He was interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
• The following appeared on 10 November 1946 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Julius H. Brauer, in Sayre, Pa., November 9, 1946, husband of the late Agnes M; father of H. Wilson, E. Craig, Rolin J. and Jean D; brother of William, Erwin Lederer and Mrs. Edna Cook. Funeral from the home of his son, Rolin J., 119 Westgate Rd., Kenmore, Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m. Friends invited. Deceased was a member of Highland Lodge 835, F. & A. M. Calls may be made after 3 p. m. Sunday at 119 Westgate.

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2015

• Charts: Descendants of WILSON Peter & Margaret Simpson