At the time of the 1900 census, August Witsberger (23) and his brother Charles (17) lived in the home of their 74 year old widowed grandmother at 187 14th St. in Wheeling, WV. August was employed as a box maker.
In the 1910 census, August Bertsberger can be found in the home of his parents, Sebastian (61) and Susan (61) Bertsberger in a rented home at 1612 McCullough Street in Wheeling, West Virginia. August is listed as being married, but his wife and children are not present in the household. August was employed as a box maker in a factory.
August was enumerated a second time in the 1910 census... this time with his wife and family. They rented part of a two-family dwelling at 1024 Lind St. in Wheeling. The household consisted of Aug. Wurtzberger (32), his wife Beulah (24), their daughter Louise (5), and Beulah's sister Pansy Estla (22). Although the census taker recorded her surname as Pansy, researcher Patti Duke Bachrach confirms that her great-aunt's name was Pansy Estle.
August and Beulah lived in Wheeling, West Virginia most of their lives. They retired to Arkansas, where they owned property.
In 1910, George lived with his parents and siblings in their rented house on McCullough Street in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. George's occupation is difficult to read... "??? boy in steel mill."
George married, but his wife's name is not known. She died in childbirth, and was buried with her baby in her arms. George never remarried.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
Jun 1882 -- 1900 census
15 Jun 1883 -- World War I US military draft registration cardIn 1900, August Witsberger (23) and his brother Charles (17) lived in the home of their 74 year old widowed grandmother at 187 14th St. in Wheeling, WV. Charles worked as an "expressman."
At the time of the 1910 census, Charles is listed in his parents' home on McCullough Street in Wheeling, West Virginia. Charless worked as an engineer in an electric light plant. Although Charles is listed as being married at the time of the 1910 census, his wife and children are not listed in the household with him.
Charles was enumerated a second time in 1910; this time with his wife and children at their rented home at 3264 Wood St. in Wheeling. Living in the household were C.J. Witsberger (47) (sic), his wife Anna B. (24), children Virginia (1 yr 6 mos), and Leslie (1 mo.), and sister-in-law Josephine Burkhart (30). Fulda Ohio natives Ambrose Becker and Ferdinand Fisher lived a few doors down.
On 12 Sep 1918, 35 year old Charles John Witsberger of 131 28th in Wheeling filled out a US military draft registration card. He stated that he was an operating engineer for Wheeling Electric, and that his nearest relative was his wife (Mrs. Charles John Witsberger) of the same address. Charles was described as being of medium height and build with brown eyes and black hair. In response to the item on the registration card which asked about lost limbs or other physical disabilities, the response "1st finger on right hand" was given.
In 1920, Charles Witsberger (36) owned a home at 131 East 28th St. in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. Living with him were his wife Annie (34) and children Virginia (11), Leslie (9-boy), Victor (7), Gilbert (4 yrs 2 mos.), and Dorothy (2 yrs 7 mos). The oldest three children attended school. Everyone in the household was born in West Virginia except Annie, who was a native of Ohio. Charles was employed as an engineer at Wheeling Electric Co.
In 1930, the family was found in the census index under the name Witaberger. At the time of the census, Charles Witsberger (46) owned a home worth $5000 on Peters Run Road in Triadelphia, Ohio County, West Virginia. Living with him were his wife, Anna (45) and children Virginia (21), Leslie (20), Victor (17), Gilbert (14), Dorothy (12), Howard (9), Loyd (6), Lila (3 yrs 7 mos), and Melvin (less than 1 mo). Gilbert, Dorothy and Howard attended school. Also living with the Witsberger family was a 27 year old boarder named Andy Defto. Charles worked as a stationary engineer at an ice plant. Of the children, only Victor was employed... he worked as a confectionary salesman.
Leslie Witsberger's Social Security Number was issued in Oregon between 1972 and 1977.
Victor Witsberger was married at the time of his death. His wife's name is not known.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
20 Aug 1838 -- Hartley
Aug 1840 -- 1900 census.In 1870, John Burkhart (30) and his wife Mary (24) Burkhart lived in Summit Twp., Monroe Co., Ohio with their children Catherine (6), John (3), and Philomena (6 mos.) John Burkhart did not own any real estate, but his personal possessions were valued at $200. John was born in Bavaria, his wife in Pennsylvania, and the children in Ohio. John could read, but not write. Mary was able to read and write. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to Levi Sebaugh and Adam Shell.
In 1880, John and Mary Burkhart lived in Center Twp., Monroe Co., Ohio with thier children Catherine (16), John Jr., (13), Philomena (10), Josephine (8), Ida (6), Mary (3) and Chas. M. (3 mos.). The oldest five children attended school. Neighboring households in the census belonged to Frederick Horm (Haren) and Isaac Truax.
At the time of the 1900 census, John Burkhart (60) rented a farm in Sunsbury Twp., Monroe Co., Ohio. Living with him were his wife, Mary (54) and children John (31), Josephine (27), Ida (25), Mary (23), Silvester (17), Ana (15), and Oto (11). Only Anna and Otto attended school. John and Mary had been married for 37 years.
Mary's parents were born in Germany. At the time of the 1900 and 1910 census, nine of Mary Demuth Burkhart's ten children were still living. Various sources name 12 children... further research needs to be done to clarify the issue.
In 1910, recently widowed Mary Burkhart (63) rented a home at 1335 McColloch St. in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. Living with her were her two sons, William S. (27) and Otto A. (22). Mary's occupation is listed as "own income."
Josephine was enumerated twice in the 1900 census; once in the household of her parents in Monroe County, Ohio, and again in the home of her sister, Minnie Burkhart Witsberger at 187 14th St. in Wheeling, WV.
In 1910, Josephine Burkhart (30) lived with the family of her younger sister, Anna Witsberger at at 3264 Wood St. in Wheeling, West Virginia. Josephine, who was not married, was employed as a nurse for a private family.
Sources conflict on year of birth:
1882 - Hartley
1877 -- 1880 census
Dora does not appear in the 1880 census. There is, however, a three month old child named Chas M. Burkhart in the family on 01 June 1880. That would put Chas' birthdate at around Feb 1880. The two children -- Dora and Chas -- cannot both be biological children of John and Mary Burkhart because their birthdates are only three months apart.
Dora's sex is unknown. "Dora" could be short for "Dorothy" (which was an uncommon name in German communiities in the late 19th century). A more likely possibility is a nickname for Isadore.
Sixteen year old Joseph does not appear with the family in the 1900 census.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
07 Dec 1887 -- Hartley
Dec 1888 -- 1900 censusIn 1910, Otto A. Burkhart lived at 1335 McColloch St. in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virgina with his widowed mother and older brother William S. Otto was employed as a mill worker.
Last residence (from Social Security Death Index): St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio.
Mother's maiden name: Wind