Family:Stephen Borst and Theresa Becht (1)

1900 Census

In 1900, Stephen and Theresa Borst live at 92 Van Zandt St in Providence, Rhode Island. Their home is rented. They have been married for 8 years and have 4 children; all are living. Household members include:

• Stephen is 32, born Dec 1867 in Germany, as were his parents. He emigrated in 1890 and has been naturalized. He works as a day laborer, and can read, write and speak English. He has been employed all year.
• Theresa is 31, born Dec 1868 in Germany, as were her parents. She emigrated in 1885. She can read, write and speak English.
• Daughter Elsie A is 5, born Sep. 1895 in Rhode Island. She is not yet attending school.
• Son Hermann G is 3, born Oct. 1896 in Rhode Island.
• Daughter Matilda is 1, born Aug. 1898 in Rhode Island.
• Son Albert is 10 months old, born July 1899 in Rhode Island.
• Mary A Becht, 61 (born March 1839 in Germany) is noted as a boarder. She is widowed, and has had 5 children, all living. Her parents were also born in Germany. She emigrated in 1892. She is presumably Theresa's mother, Maria Anna (Benz) Becht.

1910 Census

In 1910, Stephen and Theresa Borst live at 175 Warwick St., Lowell, Massachusetts. Their home is owned and mortgaged. They have been married for 15 years and have 8 children; 7 are now living. Household members include:

• Stephen, 43, born in Germany as were his parents. He emigrated in 1891 and is naturalized. He works as a brewer and was not unemployed in the last year. He speaks English, and reads and writes English.
• Theresa, 42, born in Germany as were her parents. She emigrated in 1885. She speaks, read and writes English.
• Daughter Elsie, 15, was born in Rhode Island and works as a "boarder" in the hosiery industry. She has been employed all year. She reads, writes and speaks English, and has not attended school since Nov. 1909.
• Son Herman, 13, was born in Rhode Island. He reads, writes and speaks English and has attended school.
• Daughter Matilda, 11, was born in Rhode Island. She reads, writes and speaks English and has attended school.
• Daughter Emma, 9, was born in Rhode Island. She has attended school.
• Daughter Helen, 7, was born in Massachusetts. She has attended school.
• Daughter Lillian, 2, was born in Massachusetts.
• Son Stephen, 0, was born in Massachusetts.

1920 Census

In 1920, Stephen and Theresa Borst live at 175 Warwick Street in Lowell, Massachusetts (Ward 8, Prec. 2). Their home is owned and mortgaged. Household members include:

• Stephen Borst, 52, born in Bavaria and spoke German, as were his parents. He immigrated in 1892 and is naturalized in 1892. He is able to read, write and speak English. He is a brewer.
• Theresa Borst, 51, born in Bavaria and spoke German, as did her parents. She immigrated in 1892 and was naturalized in 1892. She is able to read, write and speak English.
• Daughter Mary M Erlbach, 21, born in Rhode Island. She is married, and is not attending school (her husband is not in this household). She reads, writes and speaks English.
• Son Herman Borst, 23, born in Rhode Island. He works as a house carpenter and reads, writes and speaks English.
• Daughter Helen Borst, 16, born in Massachusetts. She is not attending school. She does read, write and speak English.
• Son Stephen, 9, born in Massachusetts. He is attending school.
• Grandson Carl Erlbach, 9 months old, born Massachusetts.

1930 Census

In 1930, Stephen and Theresa Borst live at 12 Saratoga St. in Lowell, Massachusetts (Ward 11, Block 103). Their home is owned and valued at $4,500. They do not have radio. Howsehold members include:

• Stephen, 62, born in Germany as were his parents, and spoke German before immigrating. He immigrated in 1894 and is naturalized. He was married at age 26. He reads, writes and speaks English. He works as an inspector in a cotton mill.
• Theresa, 61, born in Germany as were her parents, and spoke German before immigrating. She immigrated in 1887 and is naturalized. She was married at age 25. She reads, writes and speaks English.
• Stephen A, Jr., 20, born in Massachusetts. He reads, writes and speaks English. He works as a "fixer" in a woolen mill.

1. ↑ Becht, in Snow, Edwin M; Dennett L. Richardson; Michael J Nestor; and Charles V Chapin. Alphabetical index of the births, marriages and deaths recorded in Providence, R.I. (Providence [Rhode Island]: Sidney S. Rider, 1879-[1946?])
   Vol 13 Marriages 1891-1900.

   "Becht Theresa and Stephen Borst Dec 10, 1893 (17:153)"

2. ↑ Borst, Stephen, in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Census Place: Providence Ward 7, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T623_ 1508; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 61., 1900.

   See text.

3. ↑ Borst, Stephen, in Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T624)
   Census Place: Lowell Ward 8, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_601; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0874; Image: 75; FHL Number: 1374614., 1910.

   See text.

4. ↑ Borst, Stephen, in Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T625)
   Census Place: Lowell Ward 8, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_712; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 242; Image: 637., 1920.

   See text.

5. ↑ Borst, Stephen, in Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T626)
   Census Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 922; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 612.0., 1930.

   See text.