Charles F. Braas

Charles F. Braas

• Father: Michael Braas
• Mother: Margaret Nassioy

• Charles F. Braas was born in May 1863 in Boston, Erie County, New York.
• He married Margaretta M. O'Brien.
• Charles F. Braas became a widower at the 25 December 1892 death of his wife Margaretta M. O'Brien.
• The following appeared on 28 December 1892 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Margaret Braas, wife of Charles Braas, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Margaret O'Brien, on Pierce street, about 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon of consumption. Mrs. Brass was a most estimable woman and will be sadly missed. The funeral was observed from the Church of the Sacred Heart at 10 o'clock this morning.
• He married Anna C. Rieger, daughter of Franz M. Rieger and Maria Karoline Regenhardt, on 12 January 1895 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Sacred Heart Church.
• Charles F. Braas and Anna C. Rieger appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1324 South Avenue. Other members of the household included Herman Martin Rieger, Winifred Caroline Rieger and Agnes Ann Rieger.
• He was a house contractor, according to the 1900 census.
• Winifred Rieger was raised as the daughter of her aunt and uncle -- her father's sister Charles F. Braas and Anna C. Rieger.
• The following appeared on 16 July 1904 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Braas and daughter Winifred of South Avenue visited relatives and friends in Lockport yesterday.
• Charles F. Braas and Anna C. Rieger appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1324 South Avenue. Other members of the household included Francis Joseph Dolan, Winifred Caroline Rieger, Francis C. Dolan and Anne Marie Dolan.
• He was retired, according to the 1930 census.
• Charles F. Braas died on 24 November 1933 at age 70 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1324 South Avenue at his residence.
• Anna C. Rieger became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 25 November 1933 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Charles F. Braas, 70 years old, retired contractor, who had been closely connected with business and civic affairs in this city for almost half a century, died last night at his home, 1324 South avenue, following an illness of ten days. The funeral will be held from the family home at 8:30 a. m. Monday, with ervices at Sacred Heart church at 9 a. m. Burial will be in Riverdale cemetery.
       Mr. Braas was born in Boston, N. Y. He came to Niagara Falls about 45 years ago and had lived here ever since. For many years he was associated with his brothers, the late Nicholas and Michael Braas, in the general contracting firm of Braas Bros., of which he was president. He retired from business about two years ago. At one time he served as a member of the board of aldermen under the old form of city government. He was always intensely interested in the affairs of the community and was widely known and esteemed.
       Mr. Braas is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Rieger Braas; one daughter, Mrs. Winifred Braas Dolan; two sisters, Miss Lucy Braas of this city, and Mrs. Ida Mason, of Buffalo; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
• The following appeared on 21 August 1935 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: In ill health for several months, Mrs. Anna Bra[a]s, 74 years old, widow of Charles F. Braas, former prominent building contractor, died late yesterday at her summer home in the Lake road, near Wilson.
       Born in the town of Niagara, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reiger [sic], Mrs. Braas spent almost her entire life in Niagara Falls and was one of the best known residents of the north end of the city.
       Of genial disposition, Mrs. Braas had gained a wide circle of friends during her long residence here. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart church and had formerly taken an active part in its affairs.
       She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Francis Dolan, of this city, a sister, Mrs. Francis Reiger, of Lockport, and a brotherm, Herman M. Reiger, of East Orange, N. J. Three grandchildren also survive.
       Funeral services will be held from the Braas home, 1324 South Avenue, Friday at 8:30 o'clock, and at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart church. Interment will be in the family plot in Riverdale cemetery.

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2016