Conrad Stahle

b. 14 August 1864, d. 12 September 1913
  • Conrad Stahle was born on 14 August 1864 in Niagara County, New York.
  • He was baptized/christened on 2 October 1864 at Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara, Niagara Falls, New York, Second sponsor was Frau Strohm. sponsored by Margaretha Fink.
  • Konrad Stähle and Ursula Walter, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Conrad Stahle, Margaret Stahle, Catharine Stahle, Johanna Stahle, Fred Stahle, Barbara Stahle and Simon Andreas Stahle.
  • Konrad Stähle and Ursula Walter appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Niagara, Niagara Falls, New York. Other members of the household included Conrad Stahle, Barbara Stahle, Simon Andreas Stahle, Anna Stahle and Karl William Balthasar Stahle.
  • He was a sponsor at the baptism/christening of Florence Violet Hollenbeck on 12 September 1886 at Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • He married Margaret H. Dick, daughter of William Dick and Mary (?), in 1888.
  • Conrad Stahle and Margaret H. Dick appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included William Conrad Stahle and Ursula M. Stahle.
  • He was a millwright, according to the 1900 census.
  • The following appeared on 9 October 1908 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: A very pleasant gathering was that at the home of Mrs. Margaret Weber of Willow avenue, on Wednesday, when occurred the reunion of the family of Mrs. Ursula Stahle. The only drawback of the full enjoyment of the occasion was the absence of two of Mrs. Stahle's sons, the eldest, Mr. Conrad Stahle of Cleveland avenue, being seriously ill. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers, the color scheme throughout the entire house being red and green. The time passed most pleasantly in meeting and greeting relatives and friends, old and new, many of whom met for the first time. A most bountiful dinner was served, after which Mrs. Daniel Behe sang several beautiful solos, and Miss Ursula Stahle rendered some instrumental music. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. James Hollenbeck and daughter Hazel, of Lockport; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Behe, of Gasport; Mrs. Herman Gaertner and Miss Edna Williams, of Petersburg, Mich; Mrs. John Cleghorn and son Robert, of Cuba; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weber and daughter, of Buffalo.

    Many of those attending the reunion appear in the accompanying photograph.
  • Conrad Stahle and Margaret H. Dick appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, New York. Other members of the household included William Conrad Stahle and Ursula M. Stahle.
  • He was a master mechanic with the carbide works, according to the 1910 census.
  • The following appeared on 10 April 1913 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Ursula Stahle, 83 years old, a charter member of Zion Lutheran Church and a member of the German Frauen, died last evening at the home of her niece, Miss Lillian Weber, No. 729 Willow avenue. Mrs. Stahle was born in Germany and came here when only 20 years old. She is survived by a son, Conrad, who lives in Cleveland avenue and three daughters, Mrs. J. S. Hollenbeck of Lockport, Mrs. Gaetner of Petersburg, Michigan and Mrs. John Kreghorn of Black Creek, N. Y. Funeral arrangements later.
         Note: Miss Leila Weber of 729 Willow Avenue was a granddaughter of Ursula Walter Stahle. Other misspellings spellings should be corrected to "Gaertner" and "Cleghorn."
  • Conrad Stahle died on 12 September 1913 at age 49.
  • Margaret H. Dick became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 13 December 1913 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: In the death of Conrad Stahle, the north end of the city loses one of its most prominent and respected citizens.
         Mr. Stahle was born in Niagara Falls on August 14, 1864, and has lived here all his life. In 1888, he was married to Miss Margaret Dick, also of this city. Two children were born of this union, William C. and Ursula; these children together with their mother, four sisters and many other less immediate relatives, live to mourn his departure from this life.
         Mr. Stahle was a member of the St. James Methodist Episcopal church, having united with this body about eight years ago. Most of this time he has been connected with said church in an official capacity. At the time of his death he was a member of the board of trustees, and as such had an active part in the construction of the new St. James M. E. church, in which work he was very much interested. His practical knowledge of constrution work, made his services of great value to the building committee. He was formerly connected with the Zion Lutheran church of this city.
         Mr. Stahle's business career began with the Wentworth and Taylor Contracting company of this city, with whom he was connected in the capacity of foreman for nine years. During this time the Gluck building, Union Carbide company's buildings and many others were erected. Mr. Stahle's splendid work and his ability to manage men during the construction of the Union Carbide company's buildings, had not escaped the notice of the manager of that company, and upon the completion of the buildings they made him a very flattering offer which, after due and deliberation, he accepted, and for the last fifteen years of his life, he served as master mechanic for the above named company. By his skill and faithfulness he had come to be one of the best loved and most respected men connected with the plant, not only by the ccompany, but by the men as well. In the language of a member of the firm: "Every man in the factory will be broken-hearted when they hear of his death."
         The funeral services will be held from his late home on Cleveland avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. I. H. Crocker, pastor of St. James M. E. church, will officiate. The burial will take place in Oakwood cemetery. [:CR;]      The sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out to the family, whose loss is irreparable.
  • The following appeared on 12 October 1951 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Margeret H. Stahle, 84, of 1643 Cleveland avenue, a resident of Niagara Falls for 80 years, died early today at Memorial hospital afrer a brief illness.
         Funeral services for Mrs. Stahle will be conducted at 2 p. m. on Monday at her home by the Rev. Chester Beebe, pastor of the St. James Methodist church.
         Mrs. Stahle was the wife of the late conrad Stahle and waqs a native of Scotland. Sthe was a member of the St. James Methodist church.
         Surviving are a daughter, Miss Ursula M. Stahle, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Scott and Mrs. Gertrude Culler, this city.
         Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
  • Last Edited: 15 Feb 2014

Family: Margaret H. Dick b. circa 30 October 1867, d. 12 October 1951