Edna Schembs

Edna Schembs

• Father: Johann Adam Schembs b. 29 July 1842, d. 9 September 1920
• Mother: Katherine Hagerer b. October 1854, d. 25 January 1907

• Edna Schembs was born in June 1890 in New York.
• 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 Edna Schembs, Albert Schembs, Peter Joseph Schembs, Adam John Schembs, Susan Schembs, Frederick Schembs, Andrew Schembs, Arthur George Schembs and Bertha C. Schembs.
• Johann Adam Schembs and Katherine Hagerer appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 286 Maple Street. Other members of the household included Edna Schembs, Peter Joseph Schembs, Andrew Schembs, Arthur George Schembs, Bertha C. Schembs, Edward Schembs, Pearl Schembs and Harry Schembs.
• 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.
• She married John A. Barlow circa 1911.
• John A. Barlow and Edna Schembs appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Buffalo, Erie County, Ohio, at 235 High Street. Other members of the household included Edward Schembs and Harry Schembs.
• John A. Barlow and Edna Schembs appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 91 Locust Street. Other members of the household included Marjorie A. Barlow and Eileen F. Barlow.
• 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.]
• John A. Barlow and Edna Schembs appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 742 Michigan Avenue. Other members of the household included Marjorie A. Barlow, Eileen F. Barlow and Harry Schembs.
• The following appeared on 30 December 1927 in the Buffalo Evening News: Police were asked Thursday to search for Mrs. Edna Barlow, 36, who has been missing since 5 P. M., Wednesday, from her Home, 224 West Tupper street. The woman's husband, John A. Barlow, said his wife abandoned two small children.
       She is described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, and wore a brown fur coat and a black hat.
• 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.
• Michael Schwarzott and Eileen F. Barlow appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 394 East Genesee Street. Other members of the household included Edna Schembs. Also in the household were children Ronald (age 7), Robert (5), Roger (4), Barbara (3) and Sue C. Schwarzott (1).
• The following appeared on 1 May 1944 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: Edward Schembs, 51, connected with the Buffalo Star, Buffalo Enquirer and The Courier-Express 35 years, died yesterday at Emergency Hospital, two weeks after undergoing an appendectomy. He lived at 76 Franklin St.
       Known as "Ed" to all his co-workers, he was a lifelong resident of Buffalo. In 1909 he became a truck driver for the Star, later joining the Enquirer. When the Courier merged with The Express in 1926, he began work in its mailing department, remaining there till his death.
       Surviving are five brothers, Joseph P., Frederick, Andrew, Arthur G. and Harry, and four sisters, Mrs. Susie Vroomon, Mrs. Pearl Wiseman of Cal., Mrs. Hawley Scott and Mrs. John Barlow. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow at Thomas V. Ray Funeral Home, 465 Franklin St. Burial will be in Pine Hill.
• The following appeared on 1 July 1948 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Peter J. Schembs of 16 Sweeney St., June 29, 1948, husband of the late Victorine Melancon Schembs; father of Antoinette Schembs; brother of Mrs. E. Vrooman, Mrs. H. Scott, Mrs. E. Barlow, Mrs. P. Wiseman of San Francisco, Cal., Arthur and Harry Schembs. Funeral from the Dietrich Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St. Friday at 2 p. m. Friends invited.
• Edna Schembs became a widow at the 26 September 1948 death of her husband John A. Barlow.
• The following appeared on 28 September 1948 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: A former professional boxer, John Barlow, 62, of 152 Allen St., died Sunday at Sisters Hospital after an illness of several weeks. He had been night engineer at the Knights of Columbus Clubhouse, 506 Delaware Ave., for 20 years.
       After giving up his ring activities, Mr. Barlow worked as a fireman on the New York Central Railroad before going to the Knights of Columbus.
       Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Schembs, and two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Jarczyk and Mrs. Michael Schwartzott.
       Mr. Barlow was born in Buffalo, July 17, 1886. A requiem mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a. m. tomorrow. Prayers will be said at 9:30 o'clock at the Thomas V. Ray Funeral Home,m 465 Franklin St. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna.
• Edna Schembs died on 14 July 1967 at age 77.
• The following appeared on 16 July 1967 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Edna A. Schembs Barlow, July 14, 1967, wife of the late John E. Barlow; mother of Mrs. Michael (Eileen) Schwarzott; sister of Arthur Schembs; also survived by eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at their convenience after 11 a.m. Sunday at Loomis Offers & Loomis Inc. Memorial Chapel, 1820 Seneca St., where funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m.

• Last Edited: 4 Jan 2014