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Sarah Strauss 1859 – 1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Apr 1859

Birth Location: Rockland, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 12 Dec 1937

Death Location: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Benjamin Strauss

Mother: Rachael Keller

Spouse(s): William Baker

Children(s): Annie Baker, Howard Baker, Harry Baker, Warren Baker

In 1859, Sarah Strauss entered the world in Rockland, Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Knoll Strauss and Rachael Keller. In 1860, Sarah Strauss resided in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Sarah Strauss resided in Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Sarah Strauss married William B Baker, and had children including Annie Baker, Howard Strouse Baker, Harry Baker, Warren Baker. Sarah Strauss passed away in 1937 in Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Sarah Strauss entered the world in Rockland, Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Knoll Strauss and Rachael Keller.
  • In 1860, Sarah Strauss resided in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Sarah Strauss resided in Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Sarah Strauss married William B Baker, and had children including Annie Baker, Howard Strouse Baker, Harry Baker, Warren Baker.
  • Sarah Strauss passed away in 1937 in Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Strauss
1832 – 1906
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Rachael Keller
1835 – 1896
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

William Baker
1860 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
WB

Children(s)

Annie Baker
1878 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Howard Baker
1881 –
Birth Location: Pmontgomery, Pennsylvania
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Harry Baker
1884 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
HB
Warren Baker
1891 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
WB

Sarah Strauss's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Strauss
1859 – 1937
Birth Place: Rockland, Pennsylvania
Parents
Benjamin Knoll Strauss
1832 – 1906
Pennsylvania
Rachael Keller
1835 – 1896
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Benjamin (Joseph) Strauss
1799 – 1848
Berks Co., PA
Catherine Knoll
1799 – 1874
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Caspar Strauss
1751 – 1823
Elizabeth Schreck
1758 – 1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1748 – 1808
Anna Reimer
1721 – 1788

Sarah Strauss's Descendants

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Sarah Strauss (11 Apr 1859 – 12 Dec 1937) m. William (B) Baker (Feb 1860 – )
  1. 1. Annie Baker (Abt 1878 – )
  2. 2. Howard (Strouse) Baker (12 Nov 1881 – )
  3. 3. Harry Baker (Nov 1884 – )
  4. 4. Warren Baker (Aug 1891 – )

Sarah Strauss's Timeline

9 Records

1859
11 Apr 1859
Birth of Sarah Strauss in Rockland, Pennsylvania
Rockland, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 1
Sarah Strauss resided here in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Sarah Strauss resided here in Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Sarah Strauss resided here in Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Sarah Strauss resided here in Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Sarah Strauss resided here in Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Sarah Strauss resided here in Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Sarah Strauss resided here in Pottstown, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Pottstown, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1937
12 Dec 1937
Age 78
Death of Sarah Strauss in Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1859
    Event Place: Rockland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 116001-119000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1607; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 167
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 2341818
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1158; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 024
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1445; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0280
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1378; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1375391
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Reading Times; Publication Date: 15 Dec 1937; Publication Place: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.14404118,0.26580083,0.23991132&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1158; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 024

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1445; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0280

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1378; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1375391

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pottstown Ward 10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1607; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 167

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pottstown, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 2341818

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Reading Times; Publication Date: 15 Dec 1937; Publication Place: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.14404118,0.26580083,0.23991132&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1937
    Event Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 116001-119000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Reading Times; Publication Date: 15 Dec 1937; Publication Place: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.14404118,0.26580083,0.23991132&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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