Charles Frederick Vogsberger I (1880-1917) Immigrant from Germany to the USA in 1882; and Furrier; Who Died Young at Age 37 (b. January 18, 1880, Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany - d. June 07, 1917, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA)
Parents[]
- Frederick Vogsberger (1861-aft1920)
Birth[]
He was born in Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Sibling[]
He had a sister who was also born in Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany: Frieda Vogsberger (1873-?) who married Christian Becker. Christian was a furrier. Christina and Frieda lived in Harrison, Westchester County, New York.
Marriage[]
Charles married Mary Agnes Heeb (1886-1968) on March 26, 1906 in the Bronx.
Children[]
- Charles Fredrick Vogsberger II (1906-1993) who appears to have been born 11 days before his parents were married, and Charles later married Frances Engel (c1905-c1975)
- Fredrick Charles Vogsberger I (1908-1996) who married Louise Clara Schoch (1914-2002)
- Eleanor Frieda Vogsberger (1911-1975) who married Norman Edward Winblad (1911-1980)
Occupation[]
Charles got into the fur trade through his sister's husband, Christian Becker, who was a fur buyer. Christian would travel to Russia to buy furs and then sell them in New York.
Death[]
Charles died on June 07, 1917, at age 37, in the Bronx. His death certificate was number "4088".
Burial[]
He was buried on June 09, 1917 at Saint Michael's Cemetery, 7202 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst, Queens County, New York.
Widow Remarries[]
After he died his widow married an older man: Anthony Rensing. He may be the Anthony Rensing (1867-1935) in the New York Death Index.