In 1910, 30 year old Pennsylvania born William Tronsberg lived as a boarder in the home of George and Maggie Brahler at 1933 Fairfield St., Canton, Stark Co., Ohio. Also living with the Brahler's in addition to their 9 children was Maggie's sister Julia Huffman (26). [William Tronsberg and Julia Huffman would later marry.]
On September 12, 1918, William Frederick Tronsberg (38 - March 25, 1880) of 140 Corey Ave, Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, he worked as a coremaker for Steling Steel foundry in Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. His nearest relative is given as Julia Tronsberg of the Corey Ave., address. He was of medium height and build and had blue eyes and light hair. A note on his registration card stated that he had "Varicose veins on left leg."
In 1920, 40 year old William Tronsberg lived with his wife Julia (35) and children Bernard (7), Bernardette (7), and John J. (4) in a rented home at 140 Second Street, Braddock (4th Ward), Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. William worked as a core maker in a S{teel?] Foundry. Benard and Bernardette attended school. William and the children were born in Pennsylvania. Julia and her parents were born in Ohio. William's parents were born in Germany.
In 1930, 50 year old William Fromberg(sic) lived with his wife Julia (48) and children Bernard (14), Bernardette (10), and John J. (7) in a home they owned (value $6000) on Corey Ave., , Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. William worked as a molder in a steel mill. All of the children attended school. According to the census, both William and Julia were born in Ohio and the children in Pennsylvania. The family owned a radio set.
On April 27, 1942 William Frederick Tronsberg (62, dob: March 25, 1880, pob: Braddock, Pa.) of 634 Second St., Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania registered for the militry draft. His draft registration card list Julia Tronsberg of the same address as the person who will always know his address. His employer is given as Carnegie Illinois Co., Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pa. His physical description is given as height: 5' 1"; weight: 130 lbs.; eyes: brown; hair: gray; complexion: ruddy.
In 1900, 15 year old Julie Huffman lived on her parents' farm in Enoch Twp. Noble County, Ohio. Ten years later, Julia Hoffman lived in the household of her sister, Maggie Huffman Brahler in Canton.