Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 35654173
• Race: White
• Name: Art
• Social Security Number: 133-18-5379
• Address: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St
• Residence: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 9; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Address: 1935, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St
• Residence: 1935, New York, Kings County, New York, USA
• Address: 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 19; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Occupation: Bef May 1945, New York, New York, USA; Fairchild Camera and Instrument Company
• _DEG: Bef May 1945, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute
• _MILT: Bef May 1945, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; US Navy; assigned to the Electronics Field Service Group
• _MILT: May 1945, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; at the time of his engagement, eh was temporairly on duty at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
• Residence: 1974, Wantagh, Nassau County, New York, USA; Age: 53
• _FUN: 25 Jan 1981, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, USA; Redeermer Lutheran Church

Notes:

Source: Interview with Alleyne Toppin.

Buried:
Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium

Arthur married Sophy Margaret Koch 13 Sep 1945, Floral Park, Nassau County, New York, USA. Sophy (daughter of William Henry Koch and Kathryn Marion Speyer) was born 3 Aug 1920, Queens County, New York, USA; died 3 Jan 2011, Miller Place, Suffolk Suffok County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. William Henry Koch Toppin
2. Paulette E Toppin
3. Alleyne Cathryn Toppin

Other Events:

• Alternate Place of Birth: Trinidad
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33543852
• Race: White
• Residence: Barbados, British West Indies
• Residence: British Columbia, Canada
• Social Security Number: 099-10-5205
• _MILT: Between 29 Mar and 16 Oct 1918, France; served in the US Army
• _MILTID: 1718667
• Departure: 14 Aug 1907, Barbados, British West Indies; On the Byron
• Arrival: 21 Aug 1907, New York, New York, USA; Age: 20; on the Byron
• Residence: Oct 1917, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; at the Culver Depot on Coney Island with his wife and her parents
• _MILT: Between 8 Oct 1917 and 13 Jan 1919; Company C, 302 F Sig BN
• _MILT: 8 Oct 1917, Yaphank, Suffolk County, New York, USA; Inducted into the US Army at Camp Upton
• _MILT: 1 Aug 1918, France; shot in the right arm, which led to partial paralysis.
• _MILT: 13 Jan 1919; Honorable Discharge from the US Army
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  550 Surf Ave., with his in-laws
• Occupation: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; tug dispatcher
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law
• Address: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St.
• Occupation: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; office manager for a tugboat towing company
• Residence: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 42; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Address: 1935, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St
• Residence: 1935, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Address: 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St
• Occupation: 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; dispatcher at a tugboat compamy
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 53; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1942, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 55
• _FUN: 3 Sep 1945, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, USA; Redeermer Lutheran Church
• Last Residence: Aug 1971, Wantagh, Nassau County, New York, USA

Notes:

The son of James Stanley and Catherine Alleyne Toppin, Arthur was born in on July 20, 1887. According to a manifest of people entering the United States from Canada, Arthur was born in Bridgetown, Barbados. His mother's maiden name is unknown at this time. Arthur had one sister, Dorothy, who was 3 years younger than him.

On May 15, 1895, The entire Toppin family arrived in New York. They traveled from the Port of Spain on the ship, the Gulf of Akaba. Arthur's father, James, was 40, and under "occupation", was listed as "Gentleman." Mother Catherine was 29 and listed as "Lady." Arthur was 7 and his sister Dorothy was 4 years old. It's unclear how long the family stayed in the United Sates; they did, however, return to the West Indies.

Passenger records show that Arthur returned to the United States, arriving at the Port of New York on August 21, 1907. He traveled from Barbados on the steamship, the Byron, settling in New York City.

In March, 1914, Arthur traveled to Canada. A list of people entering the United States from Canada show that Arthur entered back into the United States in Seattle Washington on the Princess Adelaide on September 3, 1914. He had traveled from Vancouver, British Columbia and was headed back to his sister's in Brooklyn, New York.

Arthur listed his occupation as an electrician. His physical description was listed as 6' 2" tall, 180 lbs, with a fair complexion and brown hair and eyes.

In June, 1917, Arthur married Agnes Brooklyn Obenland, probably in Brooklyn, New York. The exact date is unknown at this time.

On October 8, 1917, Arthur was inducted into the United States Army at Camp Upton, New York. He was sent to France in April, 1918, where he was shot in the right arm. According to an article in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, he returned to the United States and was sent to convalesce at Base Hospital #3 in Rahway, NJ. It's unclear how long he stayed there. The article also said that the wound created partial paralysis in his arm. It's not known if he recovered from the paralysis.

Arthur worked as a tugboat dispatcher and an office mangager for a tub boat company, while Agnes took care of the home and family. The couple had one child, a son they named Arthur Charles. He was born on February 21, 1921.

In the 1930 Census, the family was living at 1427 E. 4th Street in Brooklyn. This is the home Agnes' parents had lived in. Her father died in 1929 but her mother was still living in the house with the Toppins until her death in 1948.

During World War II, Arthur registered for the draft. The card says he was working for Gowanus Towing Company on Ft. Smith Street in Brooklyn.

Arthur passed away on August 12, 1971 in Nassau County, New York and was buried in The Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn.


Buried:
The Evergreens Cemetery; Section Siloam, Grave 5905

Arthur married Agnes Brooklyn Obenland Jun 1917, USA. Agnes (daughter of Charles Louis Obenland and Agnes Magee) was born 4 May 1894, Coney Island, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; died 24 Oct 1977, New York, USA; was buried 27 Oct 1977, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33543398
• Race: White
• Social Security Number: 073-38-9819
• Address: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Comp; Address:
  on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Address: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Comp; Address:
  on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
• Residence: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 11; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Address: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  22 Surf Ave
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 15; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Graduation: 26 Jun 1911, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Manual Training High School
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  550 Surf Ave
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 25; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Address: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St
• Residence: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Address: 1935, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St.
• Residence: 1935, New York, Kings County, New York, USA
• Address: 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E. 4th St.
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, New York, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 45; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Last Residence: Oct 1977, Massapequa, Nassau County, New York, USA

Notes:

Little Agnes's middle name was Brooklyn because she was the first child born in the new 31st ward in Brooklyn after some city consolidation had been done.

Her birth was written up in the Kings County Journal at the time and then the story was repeated in the May 2, 1900 issue of the Brooklyn Eagle. It was reported that the Excise Commissioner, George B. Forrester, "felt so elated" that he gave the baby a $5 gold piece.

Agnes had one brother, Charles, born two years after her. Agnes and her family lived in Brooklyn, on Coney Island. Her father was an inspector for the railroad while her mother took care of the home and family.

Agnes and her parents and brother were living at 22 Surf Avenue during the 1910 Census. Her father worked at the Culver Depot, for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. The family also lived at the depot.

This is right in the heart of Coney Island. Imagine growing up there like the Obenland children did! They lived and played right across the street from the Dreamland Amusement Park, the Iron Tower and the Iron Pier and just down the street from Steeplechase Park and Luna Park, with its many amusements and thousands of electric lights. It was an exciting place for a child, with throngs of people watching the parades up and down Surf Avenue.

In about 1917, Agnes married Arthur Morrell Toppin.
Arthur worked for as an office manager for a tugboat company. The couple had one child, a son they named Arthur Charles Toppin, born February 21, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York.

In the 1930 Census, Arthur and Agnes were living at 1427 E. 4th Street in Brooklyn. They owned the property, which at that time was valued at $8,000.

Agnes passed away on October 24, 1977 in Nassau County, New York. She was living in Wantagh at the time of her death. Her funeral services were at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hicksville, New York on October 26, 1977. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Brooklyn the next morning, the 27th.


Buried:
The Evergreens Cemetery; Siloam, Grave 5961

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 19954859

Notes:

Buried:
Westbury Cemetery

James — Catherine Alleyne Unknown. Catherine was born Abt 1866, Barbados, British West Indies; died 12 Oct 1907; was buried , Bridgetown, Saint Michael Parish, Barbados. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: British West Indies
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 19954858
• Residence: Bridgetown, Saint Michael Parish, Barbados; in the Belleville neighborhood on Pine Rd.

Notes:

Buried:
Westbury Cemetery

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33524032
• Race: White
• Address: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Address:
  316 E. 47th St.
• Residence: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 8; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Occupation: Between 1889 and 1929, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; worked for the Southern District of the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit, earlier called the Brooklyn Rapid Transit.
• Associations: 1894, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; member of the Silver Star Social Club
• Address: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Comp; Address:
  on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
• Occupation: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; railroad inspector (Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company)
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 29; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Address: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Comp; Address:
  on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
• Residence: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 33; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Address: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  22 Surf Ave
• Occupation: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; depot master at a railroad station (The Brooklyn Rapid Transit)
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 38; Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  550 Surf Ave
• Occupation: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; depot master for the railroad. (The Brooklyn Rapid Transit)
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Last Residence: 1929, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; 1427 E. 4th St.
• Autopsy: 20 Jun 1929, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

Charles was the son of Karl (Charles) and Friedericka Bernecker Obenland. He was born in New York City in October, 1871.

He married Agnes Magee on October 25, 1893 in Manhattan County, New York. The marriage certificate is #13716. (Note: There is a marriage for a Joseph Lynn and a Delia Brady that has the same certificate number.)

In several issues of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Charles is mentioned as being a member of a group called The Silver Star Social Club.

The couple had two children, Agnes, born on May 4, 1894 and Charles A, born two years later.

The 1900 Census lists the family living on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. Charles was working as an inspector for the railway. (Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, later the Brooklyn Manhattan Transit.) He worked out of the Culver Depot. The family actually lived at the depot for many years.

This is right in the heart of Coney Island. Imagine growing up there like the Obenland children did! They lived and played right next to the Dreamland Amusement Park, the Iron Tower, the Iron Pier and just down the street from Steeplechase Park and Luna Park, with its amusements and thousands of electric lights.

By 1920, the family had moved to 550 Surf Avenue. According to Google Earth, this is where the New York Aquarium now stands.

Charles was killed while working in Brooklyn on June 19, 1929. An article regarding his death appeared in the evening edition of the Syracuse Herald on June 20, 1929: "Angered because he was prevented from boarding a congested street car with his wife and two children, a powerfully built man struck a blow to the jaw of Charles Obenland, veteran inspector at West Sixth Street and Surf Avenue, Coney Island, which killed him. The assailant and his family escaped in the confusion." Another, more informative article was found in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Published on June 20, 1929, that article is included in this memorial. I have yet to find any information as to the identification of his assailant or if he was ever charged or prosecuted.

The Obenland family was living at 1427 E. 4th Street when Charles was killed. This home, still standing, is about 20 blocks from the beach at Coney Island.

Charles was buried on June 22, 1929 in the Evergreens Cemetery. Unfortunately, when it comes to this family, the cemetery records are inaccurate. Charles Louis is not listed on their website, but his wife and son are. They are listed under Obenland. I called the office and the clerk checked the plot book and in that they are all listed under Oberland. I went back and looked for Charles Louis on their website and he isn't listed under Oberland either!

Buried:
The Evergreens Cemetery; Section Siloam, Grave 5905

Died:
murdered while at work on a streetcar

Charles married Agnes Magee 25 Oct 1893, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA. Agnes (daughter of Charles Magee and Elizabeth Curry) was born 7 Sep 1871, Northern Ireland; died 23 Jun 1948, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; was buried 26 Jun 1948, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33542094
• Race: Irish
• Race: White
• _DEST: USA
• _ORIG: Ireland
• Departure: 1878, Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland
• Arrival: 21 Aug 1878, New York, New York, USA; Age: 6
• Residence: 1880, New York City, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 8; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Address: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Comp; Address:
  on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Address: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Comp; Address:
  on Surf Avenue at the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
• Residence: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 33; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Address: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  22 Surf Ave
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  550 Surf Ave
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Address: 1929, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St.
• Address: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St.
• Residence: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 58; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
• Address: 1935, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St.
• Residence: 1935, New York, Kings County, New York, USA
• Address: 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E. 4th St.
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, New York, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 68; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law

Notes:

Agnes was born in Northern Ireland in September, 1871.
According to the passenger list of the steamship the State of Georgia, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Magee.

Agnes arrived in New York on August 21, 1878. She came to the United States with her mother, Eliza (Elizabeth), brother Henry and sisters Sabina and Mary. Her father, Charles, must have been already here in the United States, as he is listed in the 1880 census.

On October 25, 1893, Agnes married Charles Obenland in Manhattan County, New York. The marriage certificate is #13716.

On FamilySearch, I found a record of this marriage, which showed Agnes's parents as Charles Magee and Eliza Curry. I then found marriage records for a Henry and a Sabina, both with the same parents as Agnes. This is how I verified that she was the Agnes on the State of Georgia passenger list.

Agnes and Charles had two children. Their daughter, Agnes Brooklyn, was born May 4, 1894. Little Agnes's middle name was Brooklyn because she was the first child born in the new 31st ward in Brooklyn after some city consolidation had been done.

Her birth was written up in the Kings County Journal at the time and then the story was repeated in the May 2, 1900 issue of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. It was reported that the Excise Commissioner, George B. Forrester, "felt so elated" that he gave the baby a $5 gold piece.

Her brother, Charles A, was born two years later.

The 1900 Census lists the family living on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. They lived in what was the Culver Depot of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. This was in the very heart of Coney Island. Charles was working as an inspector for the railway.

Charles and Agnes were living at 22 Surf Avenue during the 1910 Census. He listed his occupation as a depot master for the railway. She were still living at the Culver Depot.

By 1920, the family had moved, but they stayed on Surf Avenue. This time their address was 550 Surf Ave. According to Google Earth, this is where the New York Aquarium now stands.

Charles was killed while working in Brooklyn on June 19, 1929. An article regarding his death appeared in the Syracuse Herald in the evening edition on June 20, 1929. "Angered because he was prevented from boarding a congested street car with his wife and two children, a powerfully built man struck a blow to the jaw of Charles Obenland, veteran inspector at West Sixth Street and Surf Avenue, Coney Island, which killed him. The assailant and his family escaped in the confusion."

A longer article on the subject of his death was published in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle on the same day as the one in Syracuse.

After her husband's passing, Agnes lived with her daughter, Agnes, her husband Arthur Toppin and their son in Brooklyn. They lived in the house at 1427 E. 4th St., where she and her husband Charles had lived for the last few years of his life.

Agnes passed away on June 23, 1948. She was buried three days later in The Evergreens Cemetery.


Buried:
The Evergreens Cemetery; Section Siloam, Grave 5905

Died:
at home at 1427 East 4th St.

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33521291
• Race: White
• Name: Charles and Charlie
• Baptism: 18 Aug 1839, Untersteinbach, Jagstkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany
• Arrival: 1865; Age: 26
• Address: May 1866, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Address:
  119 E. 46th St.
• Address: May 1866, New York, New York, USA; Address:
  199 E 46th St
• Occupation: May 1866, New York, New York County, New York, USA; miller
• Occupation: May 1866, New York, New York, USA; miller
• Address: 1870, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Address:
  Essex St. between Rivington and Delancey St.
• Residence: 1870, New York Ward 10 District 12 (2nd Enum), New York County, New York, United States; Age: 31; Census Post Office: New York City
• Address: 1876, New York, New York, USA; Address:
  166th 7th
• Residence: 1876, New York, New York, USA
• Address: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Address:
  316 E 47th St
• Occupation: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; works in a brewery
• Residence: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 61; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head; Relation to Head of House: Boarder
• Address: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  110 Neptune Ave.
• Occupation: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; "Hotel". Don't know whether he owed a hotel or worked in one.

Notes:

Charles or Charlie as he was known by, was born in August of 1839 in Ohnholz, Wurttemburg, Germany. The month and year are taken from the 1900 Census. His parents were Ludwig Heinrich Obenland and his wife, Anna Maria Kronmueller. The 1900 Census also states that both Charles and Friedericka immigrated to the United States in 1865. Any other information regarding their arrival in the U.S is unknown. Whether Charles and Friedericka knew each other in Germany, met on the ship or met here in New York is also unknown. On May 20, 1866 he married Friedericka Pauline Bernecker in Manhattan County, New York. The marriage certificate is #216. Charles and Freda had eight children but only 5 lived. They were: Julie, Charles, Louisa, Frieda and Gustave. In the 1880 Census, the family was living at 316 E. 47th Street, in New York City. Charles was working in a brewery. By 1900, the family had moved to Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Charles listed his occupation in 1900 as "hotel." Whether he owned a hotel or was employed at one, we don't know. In the 1910 Census, Charles and his wife were retired and living at 110 Neptune Ave. in Brooklyn. Charles was 70 and his wife was 65. Charles must have passed away by 1920, because he is not listed in the census for that year. His wife, Friedericka, is listed living with their daughter, Frieda and her second husband, Jack Walsh. Burial Unknown LDS batch C922782

Buried:
Green-Wood Cemetery; Section 28070, Lot 136, Grave 379

Died:
at Coney Island Hospital at Coney Island

Karl married Friederike Pauline Bernecker 20 May 1866, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA. Friederike (daughter of Arrissian Bernecker and Wilhelmine H Klatz) was born Dec 1846, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 26 Dec 1922, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1922, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Race: White
• Name: Freda
• Birth: Dec 1846, Grossgarlach, Neckarkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany
• Arrival: 1865; Age: 19
• Address: May 1866, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Address:
  199 E. 46th St.
• Address: May 1866, New York, New York, USA; Address:
  199 E 46th St
• Address: 1870, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Address:
  Essex St. between Rivington and Delancey St.
• Address: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Address:
  316 E. 47th St.
• Residence: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 58; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Address: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  110 Neptune Ave.
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  446 Neptune Ave
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 73; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Last Residence: Dec 1922, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; 2838 W 1st St

Notes:

As per the 1900 Census, Friedericka was born in December, 1846 in Wurttemburg, Germany. The LDS record that I found listed her birthplace as "Graogarkag." I can't find any place with that name, so I bet that's a misspelling. If anyone out there can figure out Friedericka's birthplace from that word, please let me know! Her parents were Arrissian Bernecker and his wife, Wilhelmine H. Klatz. The 1900 Census also states that she immigrated to the United States in 1865. On May 20, 1866, Friedericka married Charles Karl Obenland in Manhattan County, New York. Charles worked for a time in a brewery, then later at a hotel. Whether he owned the hotel or just worked there is unknown. The couple had eight children but only 5 lived. Their children were: Julie, Charles, Louisa, Frieda and Gustave. In the 1900 Census, the family was living on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. By 1910, they are at 110 Neptune Avenue. This might be the same house as in the 1900 Census, but it's hard to tell because that Census doesn't list a house number. By 1910, Charles and Friedericka were retired. Charles was 70 years old and his wife was 65. By 1920, Charles had passed away. Friedericka was living with their daughter Frieda and her second husband, Jack Walsh. They were still on Neptune Avenue, but the address then was 446 Neptune Avenue. Friedericka passed away in Brooklyn on December 26, 1922. She was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery on December 29th. Buried Green-Wood Cemetery Brooklyn Kings County New York, USA Plot: Lot 28070, Section 136

Buried:
Green-Wood Cemetery; Lot 28070, Section 136, Grave 379

Died:
at home at 2838 W 1st St

Other Events:

• Race: White
• Arrival: 1864; Age: 20
• Residence: 1880, New York City, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
• Residence: 1900, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 55; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1 Jun 1915, New York, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 70; Relation to Head of House: Head

Charles married Elizabeth Curry 1865. Elizabeth was born Jun 1841, Ireland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Craig
• Departure: Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland
• Race: White
• _DEST: USA
• Birth: Abt 1844
• Arrival: 21 Aug 1878, New York, New York, USA; Age: 34; on the steamship, the State of Georgia
• Residence: 1880, New York City, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1900, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 58; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1 Jun 1915, New York, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 65; Relation to Head of House: Wife