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Charley Kruse 1872–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 October 1872

Birth Location: Hanover,,,Germany

Death Date: 25 September 1958

Death Location: Winters, Runnels County, Texas, USA

Father: Henry Kruse

Mother: Anna Krava

Spouse(s): Doretta Schroeder

Children(s): Chas Kruse, Lydia Kruse, Walter Kruse, Edna Kruse, Helga Wessels

Charley Kruse was born in 1872 in Hanover,,,Germany, the child of Henry Kruse And Anna Krava. In 1880, Charley Kruse resided in Precinct 3, Lavaca, Texas, United States. Charley Kruse married Doretta Schroeder, and had children including Chas Kruse, Edna Kruse, Helga Kruse Wessels, Lydia Kruse, Walter Kruse. Charley Kruse passed away in 1958 in Winters, Runnels County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Charley Kruse was born in 1872 in Hanover,,,Germany, the child of Henry Kruse And Anna Krava.
  • In 1880, Charley Kruse resided in Precinct 3, Lavaca, Texas, United States.
  • Charley Kruse married Doretta Schroeder, and had children including Chas Kruse, Edna Kruse, Helga Kruse Wessels, Lydia Kruse, Walter Kruse.
  • Charley Kruse passed away in 1958 in Winters, Runnels County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Kruse
1844–1895
Birth Location: Oldenburg, Stadt Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany
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Anna Krava
1848–1913
Birth Location: Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany
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Spouses(s)

Doretta Schroeder
1872–1950
Birth Location: Hanover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen
DS

Children(s)

Chas Kruse
1906–1985
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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Lydia Kruse
1909–1979
Birth Location: Cheapside
LK
Walter Kruse
1902–1976
Birth Location: Cheapside, Gonzales, Texas, United States
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Edna Kruse
1900–1993
Birth Location: Cheapside, Gonzales, Texas, USA
EK
Helga Wessels
1898–1977
Birth Location: Cheapside, Gonzales Co., Texas, USA
HW

Charley Kruse's Ancestors

Self
Charley Kruse
1872–1958
Birth Place: Hanover,,,Germany
Parents
Henry Kruse
1844–1895
Oldenburg, Stadt Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany
Anna Krava
1848–1913
Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany
Grandparents
JOHAN (HINRICH) KRUSE
1776–
Niedersachsen, Germany
Helena (Katharina) Peters
–1895
Everstorf (Heidenau)
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Krusen
1736–1799
Catharine Holsten
1753–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sylvester Kruse
1700–1759
Ann Müller
1704–

Charley Kruse's Descendants

1.
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Charley Kruse (13 October 1872–25 September 1958) m. Doretta Schroeder (22 April 1872–17 March 1950)
  1. 1. Chas Kruse 1906–1985 m. Eula (Mae) Barker 1910–2000
  2. 2. Lydia Kruse 1909–1979 m. Carl (William) Wessels 1906–1980
  3. 3. Walter Kruse 1902–1976 m. Hildegarde Henniger 1903–2001
    1. 1. Harry (William) Kruse 1929–1973
    2. 2. Kenneth (Charles) Kruse 1930–2007
    3. 3. Nelda (Maurine) Kruse 1933–1935
  4. 4. Edna Kruse 1900–1993 m. John (Johnson) Wessals 1900–1974
    1. 1. Rufus (Allen) Wessels 1930–1933
    2. 2. Peggie (Jean) WESSELS 1936–1936
    3. 3. John (Charley) Wessels 1926–2015
    4. 4. Joyce (Alrene) Wessels 1936–1936
  5. 5. Helga (Kruse) Wessels 1898–1977 m. Peter Wessell 1899–1969
    1. 1. Clara (B) Wessels 1925–
    2. 2. Eveline (H) Wessels 1926–1992
    3. 3. Beramae Wessels 1921–1983 m. Jack (T.) Whittenberg 1915–1985
    4. 4. Irvin (R) Wessels 1923–2000 m. Helen Bredemeyer 1923–2016
    5. 5. Clarence (L) Wessels 1928–2014

Charley Kruse's Timeline

14 Records

1872
13 October 1872
Birth of Charley Kruse in Texas, United States
Texas, United States
1872
13 October 1872
Birth of Charley Kruse in Hanover,,,Germany
Hanover,,,Germany
1880
1880
Age 8
Charley Kruse resided here in Precinct 3, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Precinct 3, Lavaca, Texas, United States
1890
4 December 1890
Age 18
Charley Kruse was married in Cheapside, Texas
Cheapside, Texas
1900
1900
Age 28
Charley Kruse resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Charley Kruse resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 45
Charley Kruse resided here in Texas
Texas
1920
1920
Age 48
Charley Kruse resided here in Cheapside, Gonzales, Texas, USA
Cheapside, Gonzales, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Charley Kruse resided here in Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas
Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas
1935
1935
Age 63
Charley Kruse resided here in Gonzales, Texas
Gonzales, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
Charley Kruse resided here in Gonzales, Texas, United States
Gonzales, Texas, United States
1950
1950
Age 78
Charley Kruse resided here in Runnels, Texas, USA
Runnels, Texas, USA
1958
25 September 1958
Age 86
Death of Charley Kruse in Runnels, Texas, United States
Runnels, Texas, United States
1958
25 September 1958
Age 86
Death of Charley Kruse in Winters, Runnels County, Texas, USA
Winters, Runnels County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 October 1872
    Event Place: Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gonzales, Texas; Roll: T627_4041; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 89-14
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cheapside, Gonzales, Texas
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: 2337; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 395.0; FHL microfilm: 2342071
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Roll: 1953399
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: 1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 425A; Enumeration District: 079
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: 1639; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241639
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1375569
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [10] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 October 1872
    Event Place: Hanover,,,Germany

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 December 1890
    Event Place: Cheapside, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Abilene Reporter-News; Publication Date: 26 Sep 1958; Publication Place: Abilene, Texas, USA; ,0.03388156,0.84916633,0.22828959&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Lavaca, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: 1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 425A; Enumeration District: 079

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: 1639; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241639

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1375569

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Roll: 1953399

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cheapside, Gonzales, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cheapside, Gonzales, Texas

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Gonzales, Texas; Roll: 2337; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 395.0; FHL microfilm: 2342071

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gonzales, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gonzales, Texas; Roll: T627_4041; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 89-14

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Gonzales, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gonzales, Texas; Roll: T627_4041; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 89-14

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Runnels, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Runnels, Texas; Roll

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cheapside
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Abilene Reporter-News; Publication Date: 26 Sep 1958; Publication Place: Abilene, Texas, USA; ,0.03388156,0.84916633,0.22828959&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 September 1958
    Event Place: Runnels, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 September 1958
    Event Place: Winters, Runnels County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winters, Runnels County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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