Person:William Mester (1)

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William Siegmund Mester
b.3 Jun 1856 Seehausen, Bremen, Germany
d.14 Jul 1937 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. Bef Jun 1856
  1. William Siegmund Mester1856 - 1937
Spouse and Children
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m. Abt 1881
  1. Edward Henry Mester1882 - 1937
  2. Mary Virginia Mester1885 - 1970
  3. William Andrew Mester1888 - 1962
  4. Joseph Melvin Mester1890 - 1958
  5. Ella Ann Mester1893 - 1978
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Facts and Events
Name William Siegmund Mester
Immigrant Name[1][4] Siegmund Wilhelm Mester
Gender Male
Birth[1][4] 3 Jun 1856 Seehausen, Bremen, Germany
Emigration[1] Jul 1871 New York City, New York, United Statesage 15 - sailed from Bremen to New York
Emigration[1] Jan 1872 New York City, New York, United Statesage 15 - sailed from Bremen to New York
Emigration[1] Dec 1872 West Indiesage 16 - sailed to West Indies
Immigration[1] 25 Feb 1873 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United Statesage 16 - discharged from service, he stayed in Baltimore
Occupation[2] 1878 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United Statesage 22 - Butcher
Census[5] 1880 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United Statesage 24 - Waverly ; lives in Daniell household; single, Rope Maker
Marriage Abt 1881 Baltimore City, Maryland, United Statesto Mary Elizabeth Pugh
Census[6] 1900 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United StatesWard 8
Census[7] 1910 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United Statesage 53 - Ward 7
Retirement? 31 Aug 1913 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United Statesage 57 - from Armour Foods after 30 yrs as a beef salesman
Census[8] 1920 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United Statesage 63 - 801 Patterson Ave.
Naturalization? 11 Apr 1928 Washington, District of Columbia, United Statesage 71 - #524880, per ship's record aboard SS Reliance on sailing to Hamburg with dau Ella
Death[3] 14 Jul 1937 Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United Statesage 81
Burial[3] Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United Statespossibly in Section W (kneeler only)
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Research Notes

  • Parents are sourced on Birth Certificate/Certificate of Relinquishment. 4
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1873 - William S. Mester. Certificate of Release. (Source: Mantz Family)
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1873 - William S. Mester. Certificate of Release. (Source: Mantz Family)
ca 1885 - William S. Mester. (Source: Mantz Family)
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ca 1885 - William S. Mester. (Source: Mantz Family)
ca 1930 - William S. Mester. (Source: Mantz Family)
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ca 1930 - William S. Mester. (Source: Mantz Family)
1937 - William S Mester prayer card (Source: Mantz Family)
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1937 - William S Mester prayer card (Source: Mantz Family)
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Migration , in Bremen Sailor Registry.

    this record states name (Sigmund Wilhelm Mester), birthdate (3 Jun 1856), birthplace (Seehausen) and military record, showing sailings twice to New York (July 1871 and Jan 1872) and once to the West Indies (Dec 1872). Mester was released 25 Feb 1873 at Baltimore harbor.

  2. ↑ Woods, John W. Woods's Baltimore city directory. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1998)
    473, 1878.

    Mester, Wm. butcher, Jenkins la

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Death Certificate.

    Death cert #F-37416. William S. Mester, 14 Jul 1937

  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mester, Siegmund Wilhelm 1856 Birth Certificate. (Privately held).

    TRANSLATION: Birth Certificate. Siegmund Wilhelm Mester, legitimate son of, Hinrich Mester, Brinksitzer and Butcher, from Seehausen, and of wife Johanna Elisabeth, born Meier, was born on June the 3rd and baptized on June 22nd, 1856, in Seehausen, a suburb of the true Port City of Bremen. Church Seal, Seehausen 25 July 1871. Christian Deetjen/per Henrich Deetjen, Pastor.
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    CERTIFICATE OF RELINQUISHMENT. The citizen of Bremen, Siegmund Wilhelm Mester, born June 3rd 1856, in Seehausen, son of Brinksitzer Hinrich Mester, will be by his own request, since he does not have to be drafted, therefore released as a citizen of Bremen. Upon issuance of the Certificate of Relinquishment he will lose his citizenship. If subject does not change residency in Germany, or become a citizen of a different country, this certificate becomes void within three (3) months of issuance. Bremen, 22 March 1873. By Order of the Senate:
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    [cos1776 Note: "Brinksitzer" is an historical name for a small farmer or gardener, mostly residing on the outskirts of a village area. A "brink" is a small, grassy hill.]

    1856 - William S. Mester. Birth Certificate. (Source: Mester Family)
  5. ↑ Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1880; Census Place: Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland; Roll: 496; Family History Film: 1254496; Page: 258B; Enumeration District: 245; Image: 0323
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    In household of Charles Daniell:
    Mister, Wm.; W; M; 23; Single; Rope Maker; Prusia; Prusia; Prusia

  6. ↑ Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1900; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 8, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T623_611; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 98.
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    Name: William H Merter; Age: 43; Birth Date: Jun 1856; Birthplace: Germany; Home in 1900: Baltimore Ward 8, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland; Race: White; Gender: Male; Immigration Year: 1873; Relation to Head of House: Head; Marital Status: Married; Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Merter; Marriage Year: 1881; Years Married: 19; Father's Birthplace: Germany; Mother's Birthplace: Germany

  7. ↑ Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1910; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T624_554; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0089; Image: 1486; FHL Number: 1374567.
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    Name: Wm S Mester Age in 1910: 53 Birth Year: 1857 Birthplace: Germany Home in 1910: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland Race: White Gender: Male Immigration Year: 1874 Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Mester Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany

  8. ↑ Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1920; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T625_661; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 423.
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    Name: William S Mester [William S Mesta] Age: 68 [63] Birth Year: abt 1852 [abt 1857] Birthplace: Germany Home in 1920: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland Race: White Gender: Male Immigration Year: 1873 Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Mester Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany Home Owned: Own Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes

  9.   Death Notice, in Baltimore Sun. (Baltimore (independent city), Maryland, United States)
    Jul 1937.

    MESTER. - On July 14, 1937, WILLIAM S., beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Mester. Funeral from his daughter's home, Mrs. George C. Mantz, 2135 Homewood avenue, on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. Requiem High Mass at St. Ann's Church at 10 A.M. Interment in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

  10.   Family Memorabilia, Photos, etc., in Personal Collection of The Mantz Family - 1. (Privately held, 2011).
  11.   Family Memorabilia, Photos, etc., in Personal Collection of The Mester Family - 1. (Privately held).
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