YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

August Traugott Meier 1876–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1876

Birth Location: Germany

Death Date: 5 Mar 1931

Death Location: Franklin Park, Cook, Ill.

Father: Trangott Meier

Mother: Louisa Meier

Spouse(s): Frida Ortmeyer

Children(s): Alice Meier, Ruth Meier, Theodore Meier

August Traugott Meier was born in 1876 in Germany, the child of Trangott Henry Meier And Louisa A Meier. August Traugott Meier married Frida Ortmeyer, and had children including Alice S L Meier, Ruth Marie Wilma Meier, Theodore George Meier. August Traugott Meier passed away in 1931 in Franklin Park, Cook, Ill..

Find more search results for August Meier
AM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • August Traugott Meier was born in 1876 in Germany, the child of Trangott Henry Meier And Louisa A Meier.
  • August Traugott Meier married Frida Ortmeyer, and had children including Alice S L Meier, Ruth Marie Wilma Meier, Theodore George Meier.
  • August Traugott Meier passed away in 1931 in Franklin Park, Cook, Ill..

Immediate Family

Parents

Trangott Meier
1849–1913
Birth Location: Saxony, Germany
TM
Louisa Meier
1860–1927
Birth Location: Germany
LM

Spouses(s)

Frida Ortmeyer
1887–1929
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
FO

Children(s)

Alice Meier
1908–1990
Birth Location: Illinois
AM
Ruth Meier
1917–1998
Birth Location: Cook, Illinois, United States
RM
Theodore Meier
1910–1991
Birth Location: Chicago, Illinois
TM

August Meier's Ancestors

Self
August Meier
1876–1931
Birth Place: Germany
Parents
Trangott Henry Meier
1849–1913
Saxony, Germany
Louisa (A) Meier
1860–1927
Germany
Grandparents
Meier
1825–
Germany
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

August Meier's Descendants

1.
AM
August (Traugott) Meier (1 Aug 1876–5 Mar 1931) m. Frida Ortmeyer (Feb 1887–4 Oct 1929)
  1. 1. Alice (S L) Meier 1908–1990
  2. 2. Ruth (Marie Wilma) Meier 1917–1998
  3. 3. Theodore (George) Meier 1910–1991 m. Helen Braasch 1910–1995

August Meier's Timeline

7 Records

1876
1 Aug 1876
Birth of August Traugott Meier in Germany
Germany
1910
1910
Age 34
August Traugott Meier resided here in Chicago Ward 27, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 27, Cook, Illinois, USA
1912
28 Jun 1912
Age 36
August Traugott Meier - Probate in Cook, Illinois, USA
Cook, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
August Traugott Meier resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
August Traugott Meier resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1931
3 Mar 1931
Age 55
Death of August Traugott Meier in Bremen, Cook, Illinois
Bremen, Cook, Illinois
1931
5 Mar 1931
Age 55
Burial of August Traugott Meier in Franklin Park, Cook, Ill.
Franklin Park, Cook, Ill.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index
    [3] Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 1464; FHL microfilm: 2340213
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 27, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_269; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1174; FHL microfilm: 1374282

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 27, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_269; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1174; FHL microfilm: 1374282

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1882
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 1464; FHL microfilm: 2340213

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 27, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 27, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_269; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1174; FHL microfilm: 1374282

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 1464; FHL microfilm: 2340213

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Ill.
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1931
    Event Place: Bremen, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1931
    Event Place: Franklin Park, Cook, Ill.
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1912
    Event Place: Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Record of wills, 1879-1928; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (Cook County); Probate Place: Cook, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Cook
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1879-1928; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (Cook County); Probate Place: Cook
Find more search results for August Meier

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE