Sebastian Rieger

Sebastian Rieger

• Sebastian Rieger was born in January 1849 in Württemberg.
• Sebastian Rieger arrived in the United States circa 1869, according to various censuses.
• He married Frances A. Rieger, daughter of Franz M. Rieger and Maria Karoline Regenhardt.
• Sebastian Rieger and Frances A. Rieger appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Caroline I. Rieger. Also in the household was one young female servant.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
• Sebastian Rieger and Frances A. Rieger appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Niagara, New York. Other members of the household included Caroline I. Rieger, Frances A. Rieger, Agnes Ann Rieger, May Margaret Rieger, Clarence Herman Rieger and Ada C. Rieger.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1892 census.
• Sebastian Rieger and Frances A. Rieger appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Cambria, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Caroline I. Rieger, May Margaret Rieger, Clarence Herman Rieger, Ada C. Rieger and Wilbur Sebastian Rieger. Also in the household was one young male farm laborer.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1900 census.
• Sebastian Rieger and Frances A. Rieger appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Cambria, Niagara County, New York, at Lockport Road. Other members of the household included Caroline I. Rieger, Elmer Turner, Clarence Herman Rieger, Ada C. Rieger and Wilbur Sebastian Rieger.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1905 census.
• Sebastian Rieger and Frances A. Rieger appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Cambria, New York, at Lockport Road. Other members of the household included Caroline I. Rieger, Agnes Ann Rieger, Clarence Herman Rieger, Ada C. Rieger and Wilbur Sebastian Rieger.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1910 census.
• Sebastian Rieger and Frances A. Rieger appeared in the 1915 New Jersey state census in Cambria, Niagara County, New York, at Lockport & Shawnee Road. Other members of the household included Caroline I. Rieger, Clarence Herman Rieger, Wilbur Sebastian Rieger and Ada C. Rieger.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1915 census.
• Sebastian Rieger and Frances A. Rieger appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at Washburn Street. Other members of the household included Caroline I. Rieger, Ada C. Rieger and Wilbur Sebastian Rieger.
• He was retired, according to the 1920 census.
• Sebastian Rieger died on 12 February 1920 at age 71 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at 164 Washburn Avenue.
• Frances A. Rieger became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 13 February 1920 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Sebastian Rieger, well known retired farmer, passed away at his home on Washburn St., February 12th, 1920, in his 71st year. He spent his early life at Niagara Falls and later purchased a farm in the Town of Cambria, residing there until four years ago when he retired from active farming. in 1870 he married Frances Rieger, daughter of the late Frank Rieger of Niagara Falls, who survives him. He is also survived by seven childen, Carrie, Agnes, Ada C., and Wilbur of this city; Clarence H. of the Town of Cambria; Frances A. and Mary M. of Niagara Falls. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the home and 10 from St. Mary's Church. Burial at Riverdale cemetery, Niagara Falls.
• The following appeared on 14 February 1920 in the Buffalo Evening News: (Lockport, Feb. 13) Sebastian Rieger, 64 years old, died yesterday at his home, 164 Washburn street. He leaves his wife and seven children, Carrie, Agnes, Ada C., Wilbur S. and Clarence H. of this city, Frances A. and May M. of Niagara Falls. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at Saint Mary's church. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery, Niagara Falls.

• Last Edited: 12 Jun 2015