Person:William Ebert (9)

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William Ignatz Ebert
b.16 May 1892 108 Montrose Ave
d.17 Feb 1971 North Shore Medical Center
Parents and Siblings
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m. 21 Oct 1888
  1. Catherine EbertAbt 1891 -
  2. William Ignatz Ebert1892 - 1971
  3. Wilhelmina Ebert1894 - Abt 1973
  4. Louise Maria Ebert1896 - 1983
  5. Anna EbertAbt 1898 - 1900
  6. George Severin Ebert1900 - 1991
  7. Frances Ebert1901 - 1992
  8. Charles Edward Ebert1904 - 1973
  9. Margaret Agnes Ebert1907 - 1989
Spouse and Children
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m. 14 Jun 1922
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Facts and Events
Name William Ignatz Ebert
Gender Male
Birth? 16 May 1892 108 Montrose Ave
Marriage 14 Jun 1922 St Michael's Rc Church, 284 Warwick Streetto Wilhelmina Schretzman
Death? 17 Feb 1971 North Shore Medical Center
Burial? Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave

William's birth certificate states his middle name as "Ignatz", his son William J. and other documents state this was the only time for this spelling. Some documents show birth date May 13, 1892. As a child, William worked with his father moving furniture for 50 cents a day. Entered the Army June 24, 1918. Fought in France during WW I with the 81st Division. Honorable discharge June 21, 1919 as a Private First Class, #3202277. Discharge papers show William 5 feet, 4 1/4 inch in height, blue eyes, light brown hair and his occupation, Railway Conductor. Lost his hearing as a result of the deafening cannon fire.

After the war, he worked for the New York Mass Transit on trolly cars. William lost his job during the Great Depression, this caused Wilhelmina great concern and health problems. Following the depression William worked for the Rail Express Agency (employee #2641). SS # 714-01-2655 issued Jan. 26, 1937 in New York.

William lived at 43 Scholes Street, Brooklyn, New York before his marriage to Wilhelmina. Later moved to 8934-130th St. Richmond Hill, Queens, New York 11418. Married at St. Michael's Church, 225 Jerome Street, Brooklyn, New York. Certificate No. 6841-1922. Certificate shows William born in Germany, this is incorrect.

PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR I Birth Date: 13 May 1892 Death Date: 17 Feb 1971 Service Start Date: 24 Jun 1918 Interment Date: 19 Feb 1971 Cemetery: Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Avenue, Pine Lawn, Farmingdale, NY 11735-1211 ,Grave # 462, Sec 2x. 


Fought in France during WWI; lost his hearing as a result of the deafening cannon fire.

Employed for many years by Railroad Express Company

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