Margaret Frombgen

b. 19 June 1880, d. 7 March 1968
  • Margaret Frombgen was born on 19 June 1880 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
  • Henry J. Frombgen and Katrina Schwind appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at 311 North Transit. Other members of the household included Margaret Frombgen, Katrina Edith Frombgen, Theresa Frombgen, Marguerite C. Sippel, Henry Valentine Sippel and Catherine Marie Sippel. Also in the household was daughter Elizabeth Sharkey (age 27.)
  • She was employed as a store clerk, according to the 1905 census.
  • Henry J. Frombgen and Katrina Schwind appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at 311 Transit Street Other children present in the census have not been added to data base.. Other members of the household included Margaret Frombgen, Katrina Edith Frombgen, Theresa Frombgen, Marguerite C. Sippel, Henry Valentine Sippel and Catherine Marie Sippel.
  • She was a drygoods saleswoman, according to the 1910 census.
  • Margaret Frombgen died on 7 March 1968 at age 87 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at St. Mary's Manor.
  • She was interred at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 8 March 1968 in the Niagara Falls Gzette: (Lockport) Miss Margaret Frombgen, 87, of 311 North Transit St., died Thursday (March 7, 1968) at St. Mary's Manor, Niagara Falls, after a six-month illness.
         A native of Lockport, she was born June 19, 1880, the daughter of Henry J. Frobgen and Kathryn Schwind Frombgen.
         Miss Frombgen for many years operated a notions shop in her home with her sister, Miss K. Edith Frombgen who survives her.
         She was a member of the Sacred Heart League and the Ladies of Charity of St. Mary's Church.
         Besides her sister, she is survived by several nieces and nephews.
         Friends may call from 3-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gaul Funeral Home where services will be held Monday at 8:30. There will be a requiem Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church.
         The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
         Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
  • Last Edited: 27 Dec 2014