Anna C. Rieger

Anna C. Rieger

• Father: Franz M. Rieger b. 6 November 1831, d. 1 August 1908
• Mother: Maria Karoline Regenhardt b. 25 February 1837, d. 4 June 1885

• Anna C. Rieger was born circa 1862 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York.
• Franz M. Rieger and Maria Karoline Regenhardt, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Suspension Bridge PO, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Anna C. Rieger, Frances A. Rieger, Mary A. Rieger, Herman Martin Rieger and Frank J. Rieger. Also in the household were one female domestic servant and two farm laborers.
• Franz M. Rieger and Maria Karoline Regenhardt appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1875 in Niagara, New York. Other members of the household included Anna C. Rieger, Frances A. Rieger, Mary A. Rieger, Herman Martin Rieger and Frank J. Rieger. Also in the household were two male servants.
• Franz M. Rieger and Maria Karoline Regenhardt appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Niagara, Niagara Falls, New York. Other members of the household included Anna C. Rieger, Mary A. Rieger, Herman Martin Rieger and Frank J. Rieger.
• Franz M. Rieger appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Niagara, New York. Other members of the household included Anna C. Rieger, Mary A. Rieger, Herman Martin Rieger and Frank J. Rieger.
• She married Charles F. Braas, son of Michael Braas and Margaret Nassioy, 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.
• Winifred Rieger was raised as the daughter of her aunt and uncle -- her father's sister Anna C. Rieger and Charles F. Braas.
• 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.
• The following appeared on 1 August 1908 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Frank Rieger, 76 years old, died at his late residence in Sugar street near Lockport street at 11 o'clock this morning after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Rieger has been in failing health for some time. He is survived by a wife, two sons, Herman M. and Frank, of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Charles S. Braas and Mrs. Martin T. Ryan of this city, and Mrs. S. Rieger of Lockport; and one syster, Mrs. Frances Regenhardt of this city.
       The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from the Church of the Sacred Heart.
       Mr. Rieger has been a resident of Niagara County for over 50 yeaars, and of this city about 40 years. Both in business and in social life he was highly regarded for his sterling worth.
• 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.
• Anna C. Rieger became a widow at the 24 November 1933 death of her husband Charles F. Braas.
• 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.
• Anna C. Rieger died on 20 August 1935 in Niagara County, New York.
• She was interred at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• 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