Frederick J. Hartwig

Frederick J. Hartwig

• Father: Johann Hartwig b. circa 1814, d. between 1870 and 1880
• Mother: Wilhelmina Gatz b. January 1815

• Frederick J. Hartwig was born on 19 July 1854 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
• He was known as Fred.
• Johann Hartwig and Wilhelmina Gatz appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Clarence, Erie County, New York. Other members of the household included Frederick J. Hartwig, William A. Hartwig and August F. Hartwig.
• Wilhelmina Gatz appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Clarence, New York. Other members of the household included Frederick J. Hartwig, August F. Hartwig.
• He was a car laborer (probably railroad work), according to the 1880 census.
• He married Augusta Schröder, daughter of Frederick Schröder and Friedericka Pagel, on 25 February 1884 in Buffalo, New York.
• Frederick J. Hartwig and Augusta Schröder appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Medford, Taylor County, Wisconsin. Other members of the household included Agnes Augusta Hartwig, Clara W. Fredericka Hartwig, Walter Henry Hartwig, Theodore C. Hartwig, Martha E. Hartwig, Rosa Lydia Hartwig, Edna M. Hartwig, Esther J. Hartwig and Hermine A. Hartwig.
• He was a machinist, according to the 1900 census.
• Frederick J. Hartwig and Augusta Schröder appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Medford, Wisconsin. Other members of the household included Clara W. Fredericka Hartwig, Martha E. Hartwig, Rosa Lydia Hartwig, Edna M. Hartwig, Esther J. Hartwig and Hermine A. Hartwig.
• He was a house carpenter, according to the 1910 census.
• Frederick J. Hartwig and Augusta Schröder appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Medford, Wisconsin. Other members of the household included Clara W. Fredericka Hartwig, Rosa Lydia Hartwig, Theodore C. Hartwig, Edna M. Hartwig, Fredericka M. Hartwig and Paul Herman Hartwig.
• He was a house carpenter, according to the 1920 census.
• Frederick J. Hartwig became a widower at the 9 January 1922 death of his wife Augusta Schröder.
• Frederick J. Hartwig died on 12 October 1928 at age 74 in Medford, Wisconsin, . His death was officially witnessed by Theodore C. Hartwig.
• He was interred on 15 October 1928 at Medford Evergreen Cemetery, Medford, Taylor County, Wisconsin.
• The following appeared on 18 October 1928 in the Taylor County Star-News: In the death of Fred Hartwig, Friday morning, Oct. 12, Medford lost an old resident and highly esteemed citizen. Mr. Hartwig was born July 19, 1854 in Buffalo, N. Y., where he spent his young manhood and married Miss Augusta Schroeder there Feb. 25, 1884. Before his marriage Mr. Hartwig had visited Medford and after their marriage brought his bride here. Here they lived and raised a family of 11 children, nine of whom survive Mr. Hartwig. Mrs. Hartwig passed away six years ago, on Jan. 9, 1922. By profession, an expert cabinet maker, Mr. Hartwig opened a furniture and undertaking establishment here in 1888. He was actively engaged in this business until 1906 when he sold out his interests to the present firm of Pflughoeft and Hartwig. Since that time he has been retired. Mr. Hartwig was always an active and enthusiastic church worker. He was a charter member of the St. Paul's United Lutheran congregation and was one of its first presidents. He also served as secretary for several years. Mr. Hartwig will always be remembered as a great lover of music. His violin was his companion. For nearly 25 years he was the organist and choir director at St. Paul's until he gave up the work about seven years ago. He organized the first orchestra in Medford, which was widely known then as Hartwig's orchestra. For more than 20 years he was choirmaster of the Germania Saenger Verien. He was also a lover of the outdoors and of late years he could often be found working in his garden or out at his summer home on the lake, fishing or otherwise enjoying the outdoors. Mr. Hartwig was a man of hearty constitution and had never been really ill before until he was stricken with a stroke of apoplexy Friday, September 28 aat the home of Mrs. Lloyd Comeau, his daughter, with whom he made his home. Mrs. Comeau was not at home at the time and she returned to find her father lying on the floor in a semi-conscious condition. For two weeks little hope was held for his recovery although at times he seemed to gain in strength. He was a member of the Pestalozzi society, members of which attended his funeral in a body and marched in the funeral procession. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'cl[clipped off] Paul's United Lutheran [d/o] Motzukus officiated at [d/o] Interment was in the [d/o] Evergreen cemetery. [d/o] for the family were h[d/o] the church services at [d/o] home. Pallbearers were lon[d/o] of Mr. Hartwig. The [d/o] Kuse, Martin O'Malle[d/o].

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2006