Charles Frederick Weber (1818-1874)

Charles Frederick Weber I (1818-1874) was a shoe maker (b. September 18, 1818; Baden, Germany - d. September 26, 1874; Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA)

Name
Carl Friedrich Weber, which was Americanized to Charles Frederick Weber I.

Parents
Alexander Weber (1790-1841).

Birth
He was born on September 18, 1818 in Baden, Germany, probably in Kehl. The information comes from his United States passport application from June 12, 1872.

Migration
At the age of 20, he migrated to the United States on the packet Utica out of Le Havre, France arriving in New York City on December 18, 1838 along with: Margaret Weber age 20 (his wife), Alexander Weber age 16, Carl Weber age 12, Christ Weber age 45.

Marriage
On New Year's Day, January 1, 1841, he married Margaretha Haas (1818-1886) at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Paul's in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Charles was 22 as was Margaret, and they lived at 30 Mulberry Street where he worked as a "button maker". The witnesses for the marriage were Alexander Weber, George Riehl and John Riehl. Margaretha was born in Renchen, Baden, Germany on July 15, 1818. She died on August 1, 1886 in Elizabeth, New Jersey and was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

Children
Charles and Margaret had 3 children: Charles Frederick Weber II (1840-1871), Albert Weber (12 Jan 1843 in NYC - 28 Aug 1873 in NYC), and Emma Louise Weber (October 1850 in NYC - 26 Jun 1869 in Strasbourg, France).

Occupation
As early as 1844, he had a number of shoe-related businesses. He worked in shoe making, leather importing, findings (tools and supplies) at 42 and 44 Grand Street in Manhattan and later at 35 Spruce Street. Sons Charles and Albert were partners in the operation: C.F. Weber and Sons. Son Charles F. went on to become a school inspector.

Death
Charles, Sr. died on September 26, 1874 in Manhattan. He outlived both of his sons. All of the Weber men died of tuberculosis. His daughter Emma died from a pulmonary ailment in Strasbourg across the Ill river from Kehl, both cities were part of Alsace and sometimes French, sometimes German.

Burial
He was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

Research
Researched by Steve Bocckino of North Carolina and posted by Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) to Findagrave on June 11, 2014. Migrated to Familypedia by Richard Arthur Norton on May 13, 2015.

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