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Harold William Strauss 1920–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Nov 1920

Birth Location: Lake Township, Berrien County, Michigan

Death Date: 18 Dec 1999

Death Location: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Loens Strauss

Mother: Rose Strauss

Spouse(s): Jane Gast

Children(s):

In 1920, Harold William Strauss entered the world in Lake Township, Berrien County, Michigan, born to Loens Henry Strauss And Rose Mathalda Strauss. In 1935, Harold William Strauss resided in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan. In 1940, Harold William Strauss resided in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Harold William Strauss married Jane Gast, and had children including Connie Chadderdon, Dennis Strauss, Donald Strauss, Susan Strauss. Harold William Strauss passed away in 1999 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Harold William Strauss entered the world in Lake Township, Berrien County, Michigan, born to Loens Henry Strauss And Rose Mathalda Strauss.
  • In 1935, Harold William Strauss resided in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan.
  • In 1940, Harold William Strauss resided in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Harold William Strauss married Jane Gast, and had children including Connie Chadderdon, Dennis Strauss, Donald Strauss, Susan Strauss.
  • Harold William Strauss passed away in 1999 in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Loens Strauss
1894–1983
Birth Location: Lincoln Township, Michigan
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Rose Strauss
1900–2004
Birth Location: Volenskigobarna, Russia
RS

Spouses(s)

Jane Gast
1925–
Birth Location: Stevensville, Michigan
JG

Children(s)

Harold Strauss's Ancestors

Self
Harold Strauss
1920–1999
Birth Place: Lake Township, Berrien County, Michigan
Parents
Loens Henry Strauss
1894–1983
Lincoln Township, Michigan
Rose (Mathalda) Strauss
1900–2004
Volenskigobarna, Russia
Grandparents
William (Daniel) Strauss
1863–1936
Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
August (Friedrich) Ott
1868–1941
Friedrichsdorf, Volhynia, Russia
Julia Beckman
1860–1950
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Henry Strauss
1825–1901
Catherina Young
1841–1871
Ferdinand Ott
1830–1900
Lottie Schrader
1830–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1772–1840
Eva Trumpfheller
1779–1842
Johann Bilz-Bils
1806–
Elisabetha Uhrig
1806–1855
Unknown Otto
1800–

Harold Strauss's Timeline

5 Records

1920
8 Nov 1920
Birth of Harold William Strauss in Lake Township, Berrien County, Michigan
Lake Township, Berrien County, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 15
Harold William Strauss resided here in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan
Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 20
Harold William Strauss resided here in Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1999
18 Dec 1999
Age 79
Death of Harold William Strauss in St. Joseph
St. Joseph
1999
18 Dec 1999
Age 79
Death of Harold William Strauss in Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, United States of America
Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1920
    Event Place: Lake Township, Berrien County, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01733; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 11-89
    [2] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 20; Film Title: 11 Berrien 12820-16069; Film Description: Berrien (1946-1948)
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 20 Dec 1999; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.20927806,0.81058705,0

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01733; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 11-89

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01733; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 11-89

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buchanan
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 20 Dec 1999; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.20927806,0.81058705,0

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cglendora, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 20; Film Title: 11 Berrien 12820-16069; Film Description: Berrien (1946-1948)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1999
    Event Place: St. Joseph
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 20 Dec 1999; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.20927806,0.81058705,0

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1999
    Event Place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan, United States of America
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