Person:Alexander Gunther (1)

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Alexander Günther
b.Abt 1836 Hessen-Nassau, Preußen, Germany
d.Oct 1914 Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  • F.  Henry Günther (add)
  • M.  Christina Diesel (add)
  1. Alexander GüntherAbt 1836 - 1914
Spouse and Children
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m. 4 Oct 1857
  1. Josephine GuntherAbt 1859 - 1937
  2. Caroline Gunther1860 - 1866
  3. Theresa Gunther1862 - 1885
  4. Ferdinand Gunther1865 - 1866
  5. Louisa Gunther1868 - 1937
  6. Alexander Gunther1869 - 1869
  7. Frank Gunther1871 - 1953
  8. Emily Gunther1872 - 1872
  9. Marta Gunther1875 -
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Facts and Events
Name Alexander Günther
Alt Name _____ Gunther
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1836 Hessen-Nassau, Preußen, GermanyDillenburg
Marriage 4 Oct 1857 New York City, New York, United StatesSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church ; Rev. August H.M. Held
to Theresa Glöde
Census[2] 1860 [where is Alexander?]
Military[6] 25 Mar 1865 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, United StatesEnlisted, Private 2nd New Jersey Infantry (Civil War)/Company I
Census[3] 1870 New York, New York, United Statesage 30 - Ward 17 District 7
Census[4] 1880 [where is Alexander?]
Census[5] 1900 [where is Alexander?]
Military[9] 1 Jul 1904 New York, United StatesAlexander files Invalid Pension App 1019.889 / Cert. 1102.092
Residence[6][8] 1907 Bath (town), Steuben, New York, United Statesage 71 - living at Home for Disabled Soldiers - He is nearly blind.
Census[7] 1910 Oxford (town), Chenango, New York, United Statesage 74 - lives in the poorhouse with wife Teresa
Death[1] Oct 1914 Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey, United Statesage 78 -
Burial[1][10] 15 Oct 1914 Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens, New York, United Statesin Family Lot 1538, Map 3A
Military[9] 14 Dec 1914 New York, United StatesWidow Therese files Widow Pension App 1038.856 / Cert. 797.522
Occupation? Segar / Cigar Maker
Religion[8] Catholic
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Research Notes

  • The parents of Alexander Gunther, Henry Gunther and Christina Diesel, are sourced on his 1908 registration card for the poorhouse.8
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Interment Record, in Gunther, Alexander. All Faiths Cemetery Interment List of Family Members. (Letter from All Faiths Cemetery to researcher M.C., dated 22 Sep 2010).

    ALEXANDER GUNTHER age 78 years 15 days, place of death Hoboken, NJ, interred October 15, 1914.

  2. ↑ 1860 census goes here.
  3. ↑ New York, New York, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1870; Census Place: New York Ward 17 District 7 (2nd Enum), New York, New York; Roll: M593_1036; Page: 201B; Image: 405; Family History Library Film: 552535.
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    Name: Alex Gunther
    Age in 1870: 30
    Birth Year: abt 1840
    Birthplace: Nassau
    Home in 1870: New York Ward 17 District 7 (2nd Enum), New York, New York
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: New York City

    Household Members: Name Age
    Alex Gunther 30
    Ther Gunther 30
    Josephine Gunther 10
    Caroline Gunther 10
    Theresa Gunther 9
    Louisa Gunther 2

  4. ↑ 1880 census goes here.
  5. ↑ 1900 census goes here.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 .

    Historical Register of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1749, 282 rolls); Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Record Group 15; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
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    [National Home for Disabled Soldiers, Bath, Steuben, New York]
    Military History.
    Time and place of Enlistment: Mch 25, 1865 Trenton, NJ
    Rank: Priv
    Company and Regiment: I, 2nd NJ Inf
    Time and Place of Discharge: July 11, 1865 Halls Hill, VA
    Cause of Discharge: ?
    Kind and Degree of Disability: ??
    When and where Contracted: Since war

    Domestic History.
    Where Born: Germany
    Age: 71
    Height: 5.4
    Complexion: Fair
    Color of Eyes: Grey
    Color of Hair: Grey
    Read and Write: Yes
    Religion: Cath
    Occupation: Cigar Maker
    Resident Subsequent to Discharge: New York
    Married or Single: Married
    Name and Address of Nearest Relative: Wife, Teresa Gunther, 391 E. 158th St. New York

    Home History.
    Rate of Pension: 15 -
    Date of Admission and Re-Admission: July 12, 1907 ; Sept 18, 1907
    Condition of Re-Admission: G O #510
    Date of Discharge: Aug 19, 1907 ; Nov 18, 1907
    Cause of Discharge: ???
    Date of Death:
    Cause of Death:

  7. ↑ Chenango, New York, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1910; Census Place: Oxford, Chenango, New York; Roll: T624_924; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1374937.
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    Name: Alexander Gunther
    Age in 1910: 74
    Birth Year: abt 1836
    Birthplace: Germany
    Home in 1910: Oxford, Chenango, New York
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Immigration Year: 1854
    Relation to Head of House: Inmate
    Marital Status: Married
    Father's Birthplace: Germany
    Mother's Birthplace: Germany

  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 .

    New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Census of Inmates in Almshouses and Poorhouses, 1875-1921; Series: A1978; Reel: A1978:119; Record Number: 23/403.
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    Record of Inmates, New York County Almshouse, Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 225, Laws of 1896.
    Name: Alexander Gunther ; Sex: M ; Age: 73 ; Color: Wh ; Civil State: Md; Last Residence: Lodging House
    Birthplace: Germany ; How long in U.S.: 50 years ; How long in this State: 50 yrs
    Has the person been naturalized? Yes, If so, where and when: NYC 1861
    Occupation: Cigar Maker ; Education: R & W ; Religion: Cath ; Habits: Temp
    Physical Condition: Nearly Blind ; Cause of Dependage: Dist
    Birthplace of Father: Ger. Henry ; Occupation: Taylor  ; Habits: Temp
    Birthplace of Mother: "" Christina Diesel ; condition of Parents, whether Dependent or Self Supporting: SS
    Is the Person able to perform any Labor? No
    Has the Person ever received Public Relief? No ; Where and When? ---
    Has the Person been an Inmate of an Almshouse or other Institution? No
    Names and Addresses of Relatives or Friends: Thos ?Larsson? 287 Ave A. ; John ?Bieler?, 345 E 23d St.

  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Military Pension.

    "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934", index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KDYP-BD9 : accessed 04 Apr 2014), Alexander Gunther, 1904.

  10. ↑ 127030342, in Find A Grave
    [No headstone photo], last accessed Nov 2016.
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