Pearl Schembs

b. 16 May 1894, d. 15 December 1960
  • Pearl Schembs was born on 16 May 1894 in New York.
  • 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 Pearl Schembs, Peter Joseph Schembs, Andrew Schembs, Arthur George Schembs, Bertha C. Schembs, Edna Schembs, Edward Schembs and Harry Schembs.
  • Johann Adam Schembs and Katherine Hagerer appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Buffalo, New York, at 286 Maple Street. Other members of the household included Pearl Schembs, Albert Schembs, Arthur George Schembs, Bertha C. Schembs, Edward 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.
  • Susan Schembs appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 222 West Tupper Street. Other members of the household included Pearl Schembs, Andrew Schembs and Arthur George Schembs.
  • She was employed as a telephone operator, according to the 1915 census.
  • She married Harold S. Wiseman circa 1917.
  • Harold S. Wiseman and Pearl Schembs appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 36 Landon Street. Other members of the household included Harry Schembs.
  • 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.]
  • The following appeared on 21 August 1924 in the Wyoming County Times: (Castile) Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wiseman and son Kenneth of Buffalo have been visiting his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stamp and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Stamp the past week.
  • Harold S. Wiseman and Pearl Schembs appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 428 North Hampton Street. Other members of the household included Harold Kenneth Wiseman and Adam John Schembs.
  • The following appeared on 17 June 1926 in the Wyoming County Times: (Silver Springs) Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wiseman and son Kenneth and Mr. L. H. Wiseman of Buffalo were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Stamp last Thursday.
  • Harold S. Wiseman and Pearl Schembs appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niles, Alameda County, New York, at School Street. Other members of the household included Harold Kenneth Wiseman.
  • She was employed as a telephone operator, according to the 1930 census.
  • 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.
  • Pearl Schembs appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Niles, Alameda County, California, at 301 School Street. Other members of the household included Harold Kenneth Wiseman and Harry Schembs. In 1935, Harry was living in Buffalo.
  • She was employed as a telephone operator, according to the 1940 census.
  • 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.
  • Pearl Schembs died on 15 December 1960 at age 66 in San Francisco County, California.
  • Last Edited: 1 Jan 2014

Family: Harold S. Wiseman b. May 1894