John Balthasar Kammerer

b. 23 August 1881, d. 24 January 1966

John Balthasar Kammerer, 1881-1966
  • John Balthasar Kammerer was born on 23 August 1881 in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York.
  • He was baptized/christened on 16 October 1881 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York, sponsored by Johannes Kämmerer and Dora Fink. Other sponsor was Balthasar Weiler.
  • He was named for his paternal and maternal grandfathers Johannes Kämmerer and Balthasar Weiler.
  • Adam Kammerer and Ursula Weiler appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included John Balthasar Kammerer, Ada Anna Kammerer, Elizabeth Susanna Margaret Kammerer, Lucille Christine Kammerer and Helen Georgine Kammerer.
  • Adam Kammerer and Ursula Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York, at 1366 Ontario Avenue. Other members of the household included John Balthasar Kammerer, Ada Anna Kammerer, Lucille Christine Kammerer, Helen Georgine Kammerer, Marie Katherine Kammerer and Carl Adam Kammerer.
  • He was an office clerk, according to the 1900 census.
  • The following appeared on 23 March 1903 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Messrs. Adam Kammerer, John B. Kammerer and Martin Mayle spent yesterday in Buffalo with relatives and friends.
  • The following appeared on 18 May 1903 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: John Kammerer and Martin Mayle spent Sunday in Buffalo with relatives and friends.
  • Adam and Lucy Kammerer and their family posed for a photographic portrait during May 1903, of which two versions survive.
  • Adam Kammerer and Ursula Weiler appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1266 Ontario Avenue. Other members of the household included John Balthasar Kammerer, Ada Anna Kammerer, Lucille Christine Kammerer, Helen Georgine Kammerer, Marie Katherine Kammerer and Carl Adam Kammerer.
  • He was a railroad clerk, according to the 1905 state census.
  • August Vorwerk and his brother-in-law John Kammerer were members of Ismailia Shrine Temple of Buffalo.
    From left, 3rd John Kammerer, and 6th August Vorwerk, Ismailia Shrine Temple of Buffalo
  • He married Grace B. Moloney, daughter of John Moloney and Mary Crosby, on 20 April 1910 in Albany, New York.
  • John Balthasar Kammerer and Grace B. Moloney appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Albany, New York, at 67 Manning Boulevard North (New Section). Apparently the enumerator failed to note that John and Grace were married midway between the official date of the census and the 25th of April when the household was actually recorded.
  • He was employed as a clerk by an oil company, according to the 1910 census.
  • The following appeared on 27 April 1910 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kammerer of Ontario avenue announced the marriage of their son, John B. to Miss Grace M. Maloney [sic] in Albany, N. Y., Wednesday, April 20th.
  • He and Marie Katherine Kammerer witnessed the marriage of Charles Frederick Hartwig and Lucille Christine Kammerer on 22 June 1910 in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York, at Zion Lutheran Church; by license issued 21 June, with Rev. Herman Brezing officiating.
  • The following appeared on 19 September 1913 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Adam Kammerer and son Carl of Ontario avenue are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kammerer of Albany, N. Y.
  • A photographic portrait was made of John B. Kammerer, dressed for a formal occasion.
    John Balthasar Kammerer, 1881-1966
  • John Balthasar Kammerer registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, while living at 424 Ninth Street, employed as an accountant by the Niagara Electric Service Corporation.
  • John Balthasar Kammerer and Grace B. Moloney appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 450 Twelfth Street living next to John's cousin Christie Cooley.. Other members of the household included Luella La Grange Moloney.
  • He was employed as an accountant by an electric service company, according to the 1920 census.
  • He was a sponsor at the baptism/christening of John Otto Jacoby on 19 June 1921 at Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • John Balthasar Kammerer and Grace B. Moloney appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 446 Twelfth Street living at the same address as John's cousin Christie Cooley. Other members of the household included Luella La Grange Moloney.
  • He was employed as an accountant by a power company, according to the 1930 census.
  • He applied for a Social Security account number on 30 November 1936 while living at 444 Twelfth Street, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • John Balthasar Kammerer became a widower at the 10 April 1938 death of his wife Grace B. Moloney.
  • He was a member of Niagara Commandery, No 64 Knights Templar at Niagara Falls at Niagara County at New York as of 16 January 1956 when he received his 50-year membership certificate.
  • At the time of his death, his usual residence was in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 646 Seventh Street.
  • John Balthasar Kammerer died on 24 January 1966 at age 84 in Ransomville, Niagara County, New York, at Ransomville General Hospital.
  • He was interred at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 25 January 1966 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] John B. Kammerer, formerly of 646-7th St., in Ransomville General Hospital, Monday, January 24, 1966, brother of Mrs. C. Fred Hartwig of Jamestown, N.Y., Mrs. George Shipston of Somerville, N.J., Mrs. Marie K. Jacoby of this city, Carl A. Kammerer of New York City, and the late Mrs. Charles J. Woolcock and Mrs. August Vorwerk. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the chapel of Bell Funeral Home Inc., 635 Main St., Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m., the Rev. Andrew S. Turnipseed, D.D., officiating. Interment private at the convenience of the family in Riverdale Cemetery. The family will be present at the funeral home from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 Wednesday and Thursday. 
  • The following appeared on 25 January 1966 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: John B. Kammerer, 84, a lifelong resident of this area and a retired employe of the former Niagara Electric Service Corp., now Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., died Monday (Jan. 24, 1966) in Ransomville General Hospital. He had been ill since last April.
         Mr. Kammerer, who had lived before his illness at 646 Seventh St., was born in Niagara Falls. He was an accountant for the utility firm until his retirement in 1946.
         Mr. Kammerer was a member of the board of trustees of St. Paul's Methodist Church for 40 years and was secretary of the board until about a year ago.
         He was a member of Niagara River Lodge 785, F and AM, for 60 years. He also was a member of Niagara Commandery No. 64, Knights Templar; Niagara Chapter No. 200, Royal Arch Masons; the Ismailia Temple and the Niagara Falls Shrine Club.
         Last June, Mr. Kammerer and five other Masons of this area were honored for long service to Lodge No. 785 and were presented with 50 and 60-year pins.
         He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Marie K. Jacoby, of this city; Mrs. C. Fred Hartwig, Jamestown, and Mrs. George Shipston, Somerville, N.J., and a brother, Carl A. Kammerer, New York City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
         Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Andrew S. Turnipseed, pastor of St. Paul's Methodist Church, officiating. The family will be present from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Burial will be private.
  • Last Edited: 26 Nov 2014

Family: Grace B. Moloney b. circa 1876, d. 10 April 1938