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The Henry VanAmburgh Household in the 1940 United States Federal Census

Steve — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:05:42 +0000

Henry VanAmburgh and his wife Florence (née Lather) VanAmburgh were enumerated with their daughter at 730 Clinton Ave, Albany, Albany Co., New York. Florence was the great grandaunt of my Lather cousins.

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the VanAmburgh Household (Left)

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the VanAmburgh Household (Right)

SOURCE: 1940 U.S. Census, Albany County, New York, population schedule, Albany, enumeration district (ED) 63-142, sheet 11B, household 139, Henry VanAmburgh; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 May 2012); citing National Archives microfilm publication T627 roll 02822.

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Henry VanAmburgh Household.

The record states that:

The VanAmburghs lived at 730 Clinton Ave, Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA on 01 April 1940, they were household 139 in order of visitation, they rented their dwelling for $25 per month, they lived in the same house on 01 April 1935, and they did not live on a farm
Henry L. VanAmburgh provided the information for the census, he was head of household, was a white male, 40 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 8 years of school, was born in New York, was working the week of March 24-30, worked 48 hours the week of March 24-30, 1940 as assistant foreman on the railroad, worked in private work, worked 52 weeks in 1939, earned $2822, and did not earn more than $50 from sources other than wages
Florence VanAmburgh, the wife of Henry, was a white female, 39 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 8 years of school, was born in New York, was not working the week of March 24-30, was not doing public emergency work, was not seeking work, did not have a job or business, was doing housework, worked 0 weeks in 1939, earned $0, and did not earn more than $50 from sources other than wages
Henry VanAmburgh, the son of Henry, was a white male, 13 years old, single, was attending school, had completed 7 years of school, and was born in New York

The occupation for Henry was “Assistant Foreman, Railroad”. His occupational code recorded in column F was 316-47-1 which is defined as:

Foremen (not elsewhere classified)

Railroads (includes railroad repair shops)

Wage or salary worker in private work (PW)

The Howard Lather Household in the 1940 United States Federal Census

Steve — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:11:54 +0000

Howard Lather and his wife Rozilla (née Terwilliger) Lather were enumerated with their son at 644 Clinton Ave, Albany, Albany Co., New York. Frederick was the great granduncle of my Lather cousins.

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Lather Household (Left)

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Lather Household (Right)

SOURCE: 1940 U.S. Census, Albany County, New York, population schedule, Colonie Town, enumeration district (ED) 63-145, sheet 6B, household 156, Howard Lather; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 May 2012); citing National Archives microfilm publication T627 roll 02822.

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Howard Lather Household.

The record states that:

The Lathers lived at 644 Clinton Ave, Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA on 01 April 1940, they were household 156 in order of visitation, they rented their dwelling for $19 per month, they lived in the same place (meaning that they lived in Albany but not in the same house) on 01 April 1935, and they did not live on a farm
Howard Lather was head of household, was a white male, 53 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 8 years of school, was born in New York, was working the week of March 24-30, worked 24 hours the week of March 24-30, 1940 as a carpenter on his own account, worked 40 weeks in 1939, earned $0, and earned more than $50 from sources other than wages
Rozilla Lather, the wife of Howard, provided the responses for the census, was a white female, 54 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 8 years of school, was born in New York, was not working the week of March 24-30, was not doing public emergency work, was not seeking work, did not have a job or business, was doing housework, worked 0 weeks in 1939, earned $0, and did not earn more than $50 from sources other than wages
Charles Lather was Howard’s son, was a white male, 4 years old, single, was attending school, had completed 1 year of high school, was born in New York, was not working the week of March 24-30, was not doing public emergency work, was not seeking work, did not have a job or business, was a student, worked 0 weeks in 1939, earned $0, and did not earn more than $50 from sources other than wages

The occupation for Howard was “Carpenter on own account”. His occupational code recorded in column F was 420-50-4 which is defined as:

Carpenters

Construction

Working on own account (OA)

The Frederick Lather Household in the 1940 United States Federal Census

Steve — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:30:11 +0000

Frederick Lather and his wife H. Elizabeth (née Dean) Lather were enumerated with their daughter at 11 Orford St, Colonie, Albany Co., New York. Frederick was the great granduncle of my Lather cousins.

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Lather Household (Left)

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Lather Household (Right)

SOURCE: 1940 U.S. Census, Albany County, New York, population schedule, Colonie Town, enumeration district (ED) 1‑44, sheet 3B, household 67, Frederick Lather; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2012); citing National Archives microfilm publication T627 roll 02457.

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Frederick Lather Household.

The record states that:

The Lathers lived at 11 Orford St, Colonie, Albany Co., New York, USA on 01 April 1940, they were household 67 in order of visitation, they owned their dwelling which was worth $9000, they lived in the same house on 01 April 1935, and they did not live on a farm
Fred Lather was head of household, was a white male, 41 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 8 years of school, was born in New York, was working the week of March 24-30, worked 48 hours the week of March 24-30, 1940 as a truckman in his own business, worked on his own account, worked 40 weeks in 1939, earned $0, and earned more than $50 from sources other than wages
Elizabeth Lather, the wife of Frederick, was a white female, 41 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 3 years of college, was born in New York, was working the week of March 24-30, worked 30 hours the week of March 24-30, 1940 as a teacher in a school, worked in government work, worked 52 weeks in 1939, earned $1900, and did not earn more than $50 from sources other than wages
Delia Lather was Frederick’s daughter, was a white female, 4 years old, single, was not attending school, had completed 0 years of school, and was born in New York

The occupation for Frederick was not entirely clear, although it appeared to be “Truckman”. His occupational code recorded in column F was 420-50-4 which is defined as:

Chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor (drivers of coal trucks and oil trucks are included here while chauffeurs, truck drivers (including helpers and jumpers) and delivery boys for bakeries, laundries, dry cleaning establishments, stores, and such establishments as dental laboratories, shoe repair shops, printing and engraving shops, tailor shops, and photographic studios are included in 432)

Trucking service

Working on own account (OA)

The occupation for Elizabeth was much easier to identify. She was a teacher in a school. Her occupational code was V34-91-2 which is defined as:

Teachers (not elsewhere classified) excludes college teachers and teachers of art, dancing, music, and athletics

Educational services

Wage or salary worker in Government work (GW)

The August Lather Household in the 1940 United States Federal Census

Steve — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:30:16 +0000

August Lather and his wife Margaret May (née Hart) Lather were enumerated with their children at 6 New Scotland Ave, Albany, Albany Co., New York. August was the great granduncle of my Lather cousins.

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Lather Household (Left)

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Lather Household (Right)

SOURCE: 1940 U.S. Census, Albany County, New York, population schedule, Albany, enumeration district (ED) 63-113, sheet 5A, household 116, August Lather; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 May 2012); citing National Archives microfilm publication T627 roll 02821.

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the 1940 US Federal Census Record for the August Lather Household.

The record states that:

The Lathers lived at 6 New Scotland Ave, Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA on 01 April 1940, they were household 116 in order of visitation, they rented their dwelling for $25 per month, they lived in the same house on 01 April 1935, and they did not live on a farm
August Lather was head of household, was a white male, 38 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 8 years of school, was born in New York, was working the week of March 24-30, worked 48 hours the week of March 24-30, 1940 as a butcher in his own business, worked on his own account, worked 52 weeks in 1939, earned $1400, and did not earn more than $50 from sources other than wages
Margaret Lather, the wife of August, was a white female, 39 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 1 year of high school, was born in New York, was not working the week of March 24-30, was not doing public emergency work, was not seeking work, did not have a job or business, was doing housework, her occupation was housekeeper in her own home working as an unpaid family worker, worked 0 weeks in 1939, earned $0, and did not earn more than $50 from sources other than wages
Jack Lather was August’s son, was a white male, 11 years old, single, was not attending school, had completed 6 years of school, and was born in New York
Lois Lather was August’s daughter, was a white female, 8 years old, single, was attending school, had completed 2 years of school, and was born in New York

The George Lather Household in the 1940 United States Federal Census

Steve — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:42:48 +0000

George Lather and his wife Mary Elizabeth (née Sullivan) Lather were enumerated with their children at 148 North Allen St, Albany, Albany Co., New York. George and Mary were the great grandparents of my Lather cousins. They lived in the same house as Mary Elizabeth’s mother and brothers.

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Lather Household (Left)

The 1940 US Federal Census Record for the Lather Household (Right)

SOURCE: 1940 U.S. Census, Albany County, New York, population schedule, Albany, enumeration district (ED) 63-81, sheet 17A, household 394, George Lather; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 09 May 2012); citing National Archives microfilm publication T627 roll 02820.

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the 1940 US Federal Census Record for the George Lather Household.

The record states that:

The Lathers lived at 148 North Allen St, Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA on 01 April 1940, they were household 394 in order of visitation, they rented their dwelling for $35 per month, they lived in the same place (meaning that they lived in Albany, but not in the same house) on 01 April 1935, and they did not live on a farm
George J. Lather was head of household, was a white male, 35 years old, married, was not attending school, had completed 2 years of high school, was born in New York, was working the week of March 24-30, worked 48 hours the week of March 24-30, 1940 as the proprietor of a grocery and meat [store], worked on his own account, worked 52 weeks in 1939, earned $0, and did earned more than $50 from sources other than wages
Mary Lather, the wife of George, provided the information for the census, was a white female, 32 years old, married, was not attending school, completed 1 year of high school, was born in New York, was not working the week of March 24-30, was not doing public emergency work, was not seeking work, did not have a job or business, was doing housework, worked 0 weeks in 1939, earned $0, and did not earn more than $50 from sources other than wages
George Lather Jr. was George’s son, was a white male, 9 years old, single, was not attending school, had completed 2 years of school, and was born in New York
Gerald Lather was George’s son, was a white male, 5 years old, single, was not attending school, had completed 0 years of school, and was born in New York
Ronald Lather was George’s son, was a white male, 2 years old, single, was not attending school, had completed 2 years of school, and was born in New York

Ronald Lather was selected to answer supplementary questions for the census. His name was Ronald Lather, his father and mother were both born in New York, his mother tongue was English, and was not the child of a veteran.

The Death and Burial of Elisabetha Catharina Lather – 1740

Steve — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:58:47 +0000

Elisabetha Christina Lather, daughter of Johann Friedrich Daub and wife of Andreas Lather, died in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hessen-Darmstadt (now Germany) on 01 Aug 1740. She was buried at the parish church in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hessen-Darmstadt (now Germany) on 03 Aug 1740.

The Death and Burial Record of Elisabetha Catharina Lather - 1740

SOURCE: Kirtorf Evangelische Kirche (Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt), “Kirtorfer Kirchenbuch 1725-1768. [Kirtorf Church Book 1725-1768.],” page 566, entry 33, Maria Catharina Lather, 03 August 1740; filmed as Kirchenbuch 1725-1875; FHL INTL microfilm 1,336,979, Item 2.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Death and Burial Record of Elisabetha Catharina Lather. This PDF document includes an image of the original document, a transcription in German Gothic, a transcription in modern German, and a translation in English. Translated from the German, the record reads:

33./

Elisabetha Catharina née Taub, wife of Andreas Lather, baker of this place, died on the 1st of August between the hours of 11 and 12 o’clock, age 41 years. She was buried on the 3rd of August.

Elisabetha Catharina’s surname is spelled as Taub in some records such as this one, but at Daub in other records. I have used the spelling Daub in my own database.

The Marriage of Philipp Seng and Elisabetha Lather – 1828

Steve — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:29:28 +0000

On 20 Apr 1828, Philipp Seng and Elisabetha Lather were married in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Starkenburg, Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine.

The Marriage Record of Philipp Seng and Elisabetha Lather - 1828

SOURCE: Kirtorf Evangelische Kirche (Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Starkenburg, Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine), “Copulations=Protocoll der Pfarrei Kirtorf 1808-1875 [Marriage Records of the Kirtorf Parish 1808-1875.],” page 180, Philipp Seng and Elisabetha Lather, 20 April 1828; filmed as Kirchenbuch 1725-1875; FHL INTL microfilm 1,336,981, Item 3.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Marriage Record of Philipp Seng and Elisabetha Lather – 1828. This PDF document includes an image of the original document, a transcription in German Gothic, a transcription in modern German, and a translation in English. Translated from the German, the record reads:

180. Phillip Seng and Elisabetha Lather

x the required proclamations were made in three weeks, error, the margin is valid. Spamer.

1828
The following were married and legally blessed on the twentieth of April in the year of the Lord eighteen-hundred and twenty-eight in the local parish church and in the parish church in Breidenbach am Herzberg x with the permission of the bridegroom’s guardian Kasper Eidt, resident of Oberjossa, and also the parents of the bride:
Philipp Seng, legitimately born, unmarried son of the deceased Johann Henrich Seng, former resident and innkeeper in Oberjossa in Kurhesse, Ziegenhain Kreisampt, and the deceased Maria Christina née Bauer, newly beginning citizen and baker here in Kirtorf, born on the 11th of December 1804, and
Elisabetha Lather, legitimately born, unmarried daughter of Elias Lather, citizen and baker here, and Anna Elisabetha née Schmidt, born on the 3rd of January 1807.
Witnesses were:
1) Johann Kaspar hock, young woman: school teacher,
2) Elias Lather, father of the bride,
who have signed the present document next to me, the minister who performed the marriage.
[signed] Johann Kaspar Hock
[signed] Elias Lather. Johann Konrad Spamer.

The Birth and Baptism of Anna Dorothea Eymer – 1745

Steve — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:57:48 +0000

Anna Dorothea Eymer, daughter of Johannes Eymer and Anna Dorothea Naumänn, was born in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt (now Germany) on 19 May 1745. She was baptized in the parish church in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt (now Germany) on 21 May 1745.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Anna Dorothea Eymer - 1745

SOURCE: Kirtorf Evangelische Kirche (Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt), “Kirtorfer Kirchenbuch 1725-1768. [Kirtorf Church Book 1725-1768.],” page 90, entry 15, Anna Dorothea Eymer, 21 May 1745; filmed as Kirchenbuch 1725-1875; FHL INTL microfilm 1,336,979, Item 2.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Anna Dorothea Eymer. This PDF document includes an image of the original document, a transcription in German Gothic, a transcription in modern German, and a translation in English. Translated from the German, the record reads:

1745. 15.

D. Between 8 and 9 o’clock in the morning on the 19th of May, a young daughter was born to Johannes Eymer, citizen here in Kirtorf, and his wife Anna Dorothea née Naumänn, and on the 21th of the same month was baptized and named Anna Dorothea. The work of the sponsor was performed by Anna Dorothea, daughter of Johann Daniel Müller of Kirtorf.

The Birth and Baptism of Johann Conrad Lather – 1793

Steve — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:20:13 +0000

Johann Conrad Lather, son of Johann Reinhard Lather and Maria Catharina Christian, was born in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt (now Germany) on 01 Oct 1793. He was baptized in the parish church in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt (now Germany) on 03 Oct 1793.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Johann Conrad Lather - 1793

SOURCE: Kirtorf Evangelische Kirche (Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt), “Kirtorfer Kirchenbuch 1769-1807. [Kirtorf Church Book 1769-1807.],” page 127, entry 4, Johann Georg Lather, 27 February filmed as Kirchenbuch 1725-1875; FHL INTL microfilm 1,336,979.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Johann Conrad Lather. This PDF document includes an image of the original document, a transcription in German Gothic, a transcription in modern German, and a translation in English. Translated from the German, the record reads:

17

D + Between 9 and 10 o’clock on the morning of October 1st, a little son was born to the local citizen and linen weaver, Johann Reinhard Lather, and his wife, Maria Catharina [one word?] née Christian, and on the 3rd of the same month, the child was brought for Holy Baptism by Conrad Bräuer, local citizen and butcher, and was named Johann Conrad.

The Birth and Baptism of Johann Georg Lather – 1790

Steve — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:11:06 +0000

Johann Georg Lather, son of Johann Reinhard Lather and Maria Catharina Christian, was born in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt (now Germany) on 25 Feb 1790. He was baptized in the parish church in Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt (now Germany) on 27 Feb 1790.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Johann Georg Lather - 1790

SOURCE: Kirtorf Evangelische Kirche (Kirtorf, Alsfeld Kreis, Hesse-Darmstadt), “Kirtorfer Kirchenbuch 1769-1807. [Kirtorf Church Book 1769-1807.],” page 127, entry 4, Johann Georg Lather, 27 February 1790; filmed as Kirchenbuch 1725-1875; FHL INTL microfilm 1,336,979.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Johann Georg Lather. This PDF document includes an image of the original document, a transcription in German Gothic, a transcription in modern German, and a translation in English. Translated from the German, the record reads:

S 4,

Early in the morning of February 25, between 2 and 3 o’clock, a son was born to the local citizen and linen weaver, Reinhard Lather, and his wife, Maria Catharina [one word?] née Christian, and on the 27th of the same month, the child was brought for Holy Baptism by Johann Georg Lather, legitimate son of Jacob Lather, local citizen and baker, and was named Johann Georg.