Other Events:

• Education: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; attended Public School No. 100 in Coney Island
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33542479
• Race: Caucasian
• Race: White
• _MILTID: 3201494
• 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: 4; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• 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: 9; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Address: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  22 Surf Ave., at the Culver Depot
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 13; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Address: 1918, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  the Culver Depot on Surf Ave in Coney Island
• Physical Description: 1918, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; tall, medium build with brown eyes and hair
• Occupation: 1918, New York, New York County, New York, USA; clerk at Frankfort General __ Company at 123 William St.
• _MILT: 23 Jun 1918, New York City, New York, USA; Age: 22; Inducted into the US Army
• _MILT: Between 8 Sep 1918 and 27 Jun 1919; served overseas in the US Army
• _MILT: 2 Jul 1919; Honorably discharged from the US Army
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  550 Surf Ave
• Occupation: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; clerical work
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 23; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Address: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1427 E 4th St.
• Occupation: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; office manager/office furniture
• Residence: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 33; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Brother-in-law
• Address: 1935, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1314 Ocean Parkway
• Residence: 1935, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Address: 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  1314 Ocean Parkway
• Occupation: 1940, New York, New York, USA; repairman of electrical supplies
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Last Residence: 1942, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; 1314 Ocean Parkway
• _FUN: 24 Mar 1942, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; E.C Waldeck's Home For Funerals

Notes:

Charles was the son of Charles Obenland and his wife, Agnes Magee . He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 9, 1896.

Charles grew up on Coney Island, in Brooklyn, where his father was an inspector for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, which later became the Brooklyn Manhattan Transit. The family lived at the Culver Depot where Charles worked. On Surf Avenue, the depot was where all the trains arrived and departed on Coney Island.

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.

On June 5, 1917, Charles registered for the draft for World War I. He was single and working for a Frankfort Co. at
123 William Street. His draft card describes Charles as being tall, of medium build with brown eyes and hair.

On June 19, 1918, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle published a list of men who were ordered by their draft board to Camp Upton. (page 1, column 4). Camp Upton is in Yaphank on Long Island and during WWI, was where new inductees were processed and trained. According to the list in the newspaper, Charles' local draft board was #57.

An abstract of his WWI service states that Charles was inducted into the United States Army on June 23, 1918. His service number was 3201494. That same record shows that he served overseas from September 8, 1918 to June 27, 1919. Charles was Honorably Discharged on July 2, 1919.

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

In the 1930 Census, Charles was still single. During this census, Charles and his mother were living with Charles' sister, Agnes and her husband, Arthur Toppin on Coney Island, at the house his parents lived in when his father was killed. The address was 1427 E. 4th St.

On August 7, 1937, Charles married Jessie Emma Pilgrim. The wedding took place in Kings County, New York, probably in Brooklyn, maybe even on Coney Island. As of this writing, I haven't found any children born to the couple.

Charles died on March 22, 1942. His cause of death is unknown until I receive his death certificate. (#6179) His funeral was held on March 24, 1942 at E.C Waldeck's Home For Funerals.

He was buried the day after his funeral in The Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn. (Burial number 334150.)

As of this revision, on August 3, 2014, I have no idea what happened to his wife after his death.


Buried:
The Evergreens Cemetery; Section Siloam, Grave 5905

Charles married Jessie Emma Pilgrim [Group Sheet]

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

Ludwig married Anna Maria Kronmueller 25 Jan 1825, Untersteinbach, Jagstkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany. Anna (daughter of Johann Georg Kronmuller and Anna Catharina Weinmann) was born 1 Mar 1806, Buechelberg, Wurttemberg, Germany; was christened 2 Mar 1806, Untersteinbach, Jagstkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Christened:
Lutheran Church

Arrissian — Wilhelmine H Klatz. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Glotz
• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Klotz
• Name: Minnie