Procedure Designer, U.S. Steel Accounting Dept. Authored a book: "The Purchasing Man" (Steel).
Records conflict:
1789 Donald Saul
Apr 1791 Dolores Snider
27 Feb 1789 calculated from death record (information provided by Fr. D. Kluber)Parish records indicate that Adam Hartman's mother lived with him. The 1880 census states that Adam Hartman's mother was born in Bavaria, as does her death record.
From "History of Noble County, Ohio, 1887"
"Adam Brahler was born in Germany in 1810 and came to this country in 1837, and settled near Wheeling, W. Va. In 1845 he came to Fulda, where he followed farming and his trade, that of a carpenter. He owned eighty acres of land, a part of which now [1887] belongs to his son John. He was a devout Catholic. He died in 1873, his wife in 1871."Johann Adam Brahler emigrated to America in 1837. He lived in Wheeling for a time and then came to what was then Monroe County, Ohio. There, in Fulda, he evenutally owned 80 acres of land.
Adam Brahler was one of the immigrants who donated land on which the church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception was built. Next to the church (to the right, as you're facing the church) is a white house that was once known as the “Brahler House.” It was once occupied by Adam’s son, John Brahler, and his descendants. The house is now owned by the Hohman family.
At the time of the 1850 census, 49 year old German-born farmer Adam Brayler lived in Enoch Twp., Monroe County, Ohio with his wife Nancy (49) and their three children: John (13), Mary (11), and Mary A. (8). The children were all born in Virginia. Neither of the parents could read or write. Oddly, 11 year old Mary did not attend school, but her two siblings did. Also living in the house was a 25 year old German-born carpenter named Sebastian Kusler. Adam's farm was valued at $800. The adjacent households in the census were those of farmer Valentine Weaver and German-born schoolteacher Henry Hasting.
In 1860, 58 year old farmer Adam Brahler lived in Enoch Twp., Noble Co., Ohio with his 59 year old wife, Agnes. Both were born in Hesse Cassel (Germany). Living with them was their 18 year old daughter, Mary A. Brahler, born in Virginia. The census states that Adam Brahler could not read or write. The neighboring farms listed in the census were those of Adam Brahler's two older children: John Brahler, and Mary Brahler Hartman (wife of Adam Hartman).
In 1870, Adam (59) [sic] still worked the farm and lived in Enoch Twp. with his wife, Agnes (69), an invalid. With them lived 22 year old Caroline Harpst (Herbst), who was employed as their housekeeper. Adam did not own any real estate, and his personal possessions were valued at $1450. Adjacent farms in the census belonged to John Huffman and Adam's son, John Brahler.
Following his wife's death, Adam lived with one of his children. His obituary states:
Mr. Adam Brahler, an old and respected citizen of Enoch Township had a stroke on
the 19th ult. and died the next day. He was in the 63rd year of his age.
See Vol 12- p.11 of Catherine Foreaker Fedorchak, Monroe Co. Records- from Spirit of Democracy issue 8 April 1873
Alternate surnames: Spongenburg, Pangenberg Alternate given name: Agnes Nancy
Ellers is part of the village of Neuhof, about 10 miles south of Fulda, Germany.
Peter Hartman was born and raised in Fulda, Noble County, Ohio. In 1880, he worked as a servant and farm hand in the household of Phillip Schilling in Watertown Twp., Washington County, Ohio.
Shortly after the marriage of Peter Hartman and Rose Cornett, the family moved to Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. A number of other Fulda residents had already migrated there. Peter and Rose's first two children were born in Braddock. Around 1891, the family moved back to Fulda, where they were living at the time of the 1900 census. Their remaining children were born there.
In 1900, 39 year old farmer Peter Hartman lived on a farm that he owned in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 33 year old wife Rose and their six children: Mary (12), Joseph (10), Julia (8), Mildia (6), Minna (2), Francis (8 months). Also living with them was Peter's 60 year old widowed mother, Mary Brahler Hartman. Only Mary and Joseph went to school that year, and Joseph only for three months. Joseph could not read or write.
Around 1907, Peter sold the farm and the family moved to Stark County, Ohio where Peter and Rose died. (Researcher Delores Snider and her husband owned the Peter Hartman home until the 1990s.) Information on Peter's death certificate was supplied by Jos. Hartman.
In 1920, Peter Hartman (59) owned a farm in Nimishillin Township, Stark Co., OH with his wife Rosa (58) and children Bernetta (15), Anna (13), Leander (8) and Eve (5). Only Anna and Leander attended school. Also living with them was Rosa's unmarried sister, Elizabeth Kornet (55).
Obituary from the Louisville Herald, pg 4, August 19, 1926:
Peter Hartman died at his home north-east of Louisville Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Hartman became ill a number of weeks ago and gradually declined until the
end came. He was born in Noble County, 66 years ago and lived there until 19
years ago when he moved his family here. Mr. Hartman followed farming all his
life. He was a good citizen and was held in esteem by all who knew him. His
wife died last year and this bereavement left him sad and lonely. Surviving are
seven daughters and three sons. They are Mrs. Isidore Biedenbaugh (sic), Mrs.
Louis Blend and Miss Anna Hartman, of Canton; Mrs. Morris Carl (sic), of
Warren; Sister Mary Alacoque, of Dayton, and the Misses Bernadette and
Genevieve Hartman, of Louisville, and Joseph, Frances (sic) and Leander Hartman
also of Louisville.
Funeral services were held at Saint Louis church on Tuesday morning and were
conducted by Rev. Father Borgis, of Canton. Burial was made in Saint Louis cemetery.
The 1900 census entry for Rose Cornett (also known as Rosie or Rosa) states that she was born in Pennsylvania. This contradicts all other evidence (church records, obituary) which states that she was born in Noble County, Ohio. According to the census, all six of Rose's children were alive in 1900.
Rose died of appendicular abscess. Information on death certificate was supplied by Peter Hartman.
Irene Karl Hughes remembers that, as a child under the age of 4, she was held up to kiss the body of her grandmother, Rosa Cornett Hartman, at a wake held in the Hartman's own house, which was on a farm. Irene also remembers that as a small child, she visited her grandparents at their farm. Her family owned a dog, which barked all night on the first night of their visit to the Hartmans.
Rose Cornett Hartman's obituary from the Louisville Herald, pg 4,, March 5, 1925:
Mrs. Peter Hartman died at Mercy hospital Wednesday evening following an
operation. She became ill two weeks ago and suffered from gall stones and
complications. The operation revealed that Mrs. Hartman was in a very serious
condition and there was little hope for her recovery.
Mrs. Hartman is survived by her husband and the following children: Joseph
Hartman, of Louisville; Mrs. I. H. Biedenbach, Mrs. L. J. Blend, of Canton; Mrs M.
S.(sic) Karl, of Warren; Sister M. Alaconque (sic), of Dayton; Francis, Bernadette,
Anna, Leander and Genevieve, of the home. Two children preceded their mother in
death.
Mrs. Hartman was born in Noble County, Ohio, on March 19th, 1866, making
her age fifty-nine years. The family moved to Louisville a number of years ago and
Mrs. Hartman made friends here because of her genial, kind disposition. In the home
the loss is great for Mrs. Hartman was a devoted wife and mother.
Funeral services will be held at St. Louis Catholic church, Louisville, Saturday
morning at 9 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. N. P. Weckel. Burial will be made
in St. Louis cemetery.
Netti Nau's records indicate that the date of birth was 31 Jan 1888. Most records refer to her as Mary, some records (Snider) include the name Elizabeth.
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From the Louisville Herald, pg 5, October 24, 1918:DAUGHTER DIES IN CONVENT
Sister M. Lutgardis, formerly Miss Mary Hartman, the eldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Hartman, died Saturday morning, October 19, at Ottawa, Ohio, where
she had been teaching in the parochial school for the past nine years. The cause of her
death was Spanish influenza. Her illness was of short duration and her death was not
expected. Shewas 30 years of age and for the past 14 years had been with the Sisters
of the Precious Blood of Marie Stein. She was loved and esteemed by all who knew her.
Seven weeks before her death she was at home on a visit to the members of the family
who mourn the loss of a dear one. Besides herparents she is survived by 3 brothers
and seven sisters and many relatives and friends. Burial was made Saturday afternoon
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Mary's youngest sister Genevieve recalled the visit of her sister in 1918 when Dennis Hughes spoke to her on July 1, 2001. She said that on the night before Mary left to return to the convent, Mary read a story to Genevieve. Genevieve (who would have been four years old at the time) related that she cried when she awoke the next morning and was told that her sister had already left. A picture of the Hartmans on the steps of their home was apparently taken during that visit of Mary. ... Dennis Hughes
SS# issued in Indiana in 1965 or 1966.
Death notice of Brother Claude (Francis) Hartman, C.S.C.
Rome, January 12, 1977
The prayers of the members of the Congregation and the usual suffrages of
the Brothers of the Midwest Province are requested for therepose of the soul
of Brother Claude (Francis) Hartman, C.S.C., who died January 12, 1977, at
Dujarie House, Holy Cross Brothers Center, Notre Dame, Indiana. The deceased
was born in Caldwell, Ohio, October 31,1899. He received the Holy Habit, July 1,
1929, and made perpetual profession, February 2, 1934.
Thomas Barrosse, C.S.C.
Requiescat in pace! Superior GeneralFrom the Louisville Herald, pg 3, January 20, 1977:
BROTHER CLAUDE C.S.C., age 76, of Notre Dame University, South Bend,
Indiana, a former Louisville resident, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 12,
at the Notre Dame Infirmary following a short illness.
Born in Fulda, O. October 30, 1900, to the late Peter and Rose Cornettt Hartman,
he lived in the Louisville area for some years before entering the Congregation of
Holy Cross Order of Christian Teaching. He was in teaching, at different schools
for 40 years, retiring in 1967.
He is survived by one brother, Lee W. Hartman of Louisville; five sisters, Mrs.
Mildred Blend and Mrs. Bernadette Kieffer, both of Canton, Mrs. Minnie Karl of
Warren, Sister Genevieve Hartman SGS of Cleveland,and Sister Edith Hartman SPB
of Troy.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday at 3:30 PM in the NotreDame University
Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.
AKA: Etta, Ida Elizabeth. Edith Hartman entered the convent 7 Dec 1919 as Sister Mary Alacoque.
Alternate name: Anna Magdalen Hartman (source: Snider)
This child is not included as a child in the family of Peter Hartman and Rose Cornett in Dolores Snider's "St. Mary's, 150 years, Fulda OH".
From the Louisville Herald, pg 4, August 10, 1911:
Albert Henry, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Hartman who reside
north-east of Louisville, died Monday morning. His age was three years and the
cause of his death was spinal meningitis. The child was one of a family of ten
children and will be greatly missed by those who survive. Funeral services were
held at St. Mary's Catholic church at Harrisburg, Tuesday, and were conducted by
Rev. Father Calvey. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Genevieve entered the convent in Cleveland, OH in 1930. Her community was renamed twice after she entered. Initially, itwas called the Sisters of Magdelene. Later the community name was changed to the Sisters of the Cross. After Vatican II, it was renamed the Contemplative Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Genevieve was the first Superior of the sisters after this last name change, beginning 12/8/1973.
George had a farm outside Lowell, OH. George married Mary (?). The had two children, Francis and Agnes. Agnes was crippled (deformed back). Lived in Marietta, OH.
Mary Hartman was considerably older than George. Before marrying Mary, George went with Lena Singer, but the family said she was too old for him (7 yrs). He later married Mary, who was more than 10 years older than George.
In 1900, George Hartman (34 - Oct 1865) and his wife Maria A. (46 - May 1854) owned a home at 4519 Jacob St. in Precinct 6 of the Ritchie District of Wheeling, West Virginia. Living with them were their children Agnes (13 - Oct 1886) and Francis G. (8 - Aug 1891), both of whom attended school. George worked as a railroad conductor. Living next door to the Hartmans in 1900 was the family of 57 year old German immigrant Leopold Brehler. George Hartman's mother's maiden name was Mary Brahler, and she had been born in Wheeling. Leopold's name was spelled Brahler in earlier censuses. There may be a blood relationship between George Hartman and Leopold Brahler, but at this time the exact nature of the kinship remains a mystery.
By the time of the 1910 census, the Hartman family had moved to a farm in Watertford, Washington County, Ohio. The household consisted of George D. (48), his wife Mary A. (59), and children Agnes E. (22), and Francis G. (17). No one in the household was employed outside the home.
In 1920, Geo D. Hartman (50) and his wife Mary A. (59) owned a farm in Marietta's 4th Ward in Washington County, Ohio. Living with them was their son, Francis (24). George was employed as a cabinet maker at a mantel works. Francis worked as an electrician in a factory.
In 1930, a couple named George and Mary Hartman was found living at 103 Sharon St. in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. George's age in the census (64) is about right, but Mary's age (60) is quite a bit off from other census records. George worked as a checker for a furniture manufacturer. Both he and Mary were natives of Ohio. Their home they owned was valued at $5000. They did not own a radio set.
No record has yet been found for George Hartman's death.
Source for maiden name: death certificte of daughter Agnes Hartman Keller
Sources conflict on date of birth:
May 1854 -- 1900 census
10 Jun 1849 -- death certificateAccording to the 1900 census, Mary was born in Ohio; her parents were natives of Germany. By 1900, she had given birth to two children, both of whom were alive at the time of the census.
According to her death certificate, Mary Burkhart Hartman, a resident of Waterford, Ohio, was a patient in "Mrs. Burgy's Nursing Home, 201 Tilman Ave., Marietta, Ohio" at the time of her death. Her husband, George Hartman, was the informant for the death certificate.
In 1900, John (34) and Margaret (29) Hartman owned a home at 747 Helena St. in Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. John was employed as a teamster. A portion of the house was rented to a young couple named James and Mary Pollard.
At the time of the 1910 census, John (45) and Margaret (39) owned a home at 519 Corey Ave. in Braddock. John worked as a foreman for a contracting company. The census incorrectly states that John and Margaret's parents were all born in Ohio. In reality, only Margaret's mother was a native of Ohio.
In 1920, John and Margaret were still living in Braddock. The name of the street is not identified, but John Hartman's great-nephew, Edward L. Schweinberg, says that the family was living on First Avenue at that time. Living with the Hartmans were Margaret's widowed brother, Edward, and his six children: Harold (16), Luella (14), Elmer (12), Bernard (11), Adrian (7), and Cletus (2 yrs, 4 mos.). All of the children except Cletus attended school. (The census lists them as boarders, not relatives.) Also living in the house was a lodger, Matthew Prokopsky (22), a native of Austria-Hungary. In the 1920 census, the parents of John and Margaret Hartman were all identified as being born in West Virginia. (John's mother and Margaret's father were born in Wheeling.) In 1920, John Hartman was employed at the electric works.
In 1930, John (64) and Margaret M. (59) Miller at 653 First Ave. in Braddock. Living with them were Adrian (17) and Cletus (12). The census indicates that the boys were sons of John and Maggie, and that their last name was Hartman. Both boys attended school. John Hartman was employed as a laborer for an electric manufacturer. The Hartman family owned a radio set. Another Fulda family, Leonard and Olivia Herbst, lived two doors away.
John was financially well off. He loaned many of his relatives money to purchase their homes.
According to McAdams, there are three names on John Hartman's tombstone:
John Hartman, husband 1866 - 1948
Margaret Hartman, wife 1870 - 1932
A. Miller Hartman, 1913 - 1932
It is believed that A. Miller Hartman is their adopted son Adrian (son of Margaret's brother Edward).
John and Maggie had no children of their own, but they took in the children of Maggie's deceased brother. Three of the boys entred religious service: two became priests (Harold and Bernie Miller), and one became a brother (Elmer Miller) who later left the order and got married.
Harold Miller became a priest.
Elmer Miller entered religious service as a brother. He later left the order and married.
Bernard Miller entered the priesthood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may directed for the historical upkeep of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, P.O. Box # 286, Caldwell, OH 43724.
In 1880, Paul Nau lived and worked on his parents' farm in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. He attended school that year.
In 1900, "Powell Nan" (Paul Nau) (37 - Aug 1862) lived with his wife of 12 years, Elizabeth (32 - Apr 1868) in a home they rented at 735 Halket Ave. in Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Living with them were their children Mary (10 - Aug 1889), Emma (7 - Mar 1893), and Edward (2 - Mar 1898). Mary and Emma attended school. Paul worked as a day laborer. Also living with them as a boarder was Ohio native Ignis Hartman (18 - Feb 1882). (Although identified on the census as a "boarder" Ignis Hartman was in all likelihood, Elizabeth brother Ignatius.) Ignis also worked as a day laborer. Paul and Elizabeth as well as the two older children and Ignis were born in Ohio, Edward was born in Pennsylvania. Paul's parents and Elizabeth's father were boprn in Germany, Elizabeth's mother was born in Virginia. According to the census, Ignis' parents were born in Germany.
At the time of the 1910 census, 47 year old John P. Nair (Nau) lived with his wife of 21 years in a rented home at 638 Talbot Avenue in Braddock. Other members of the household were their children Mary M. (20), Emma M. (17), Edward A. (12), Frieda G. (9), Clara C. (7), and Pauline E. (3). Edward, Frieda and Clara attended school. John worked as a wagon driver, Mary was a clerk in a bakery, and Emma's occupation could not be determined on the census. John, Elizabeth, Mary and Emma were born in Ohio. The four younger children were born in Pennsylvania. John and Elizabeth's parents were born in Germany. According to the census, Elizabeth had given birth to 8 children, 6 of whom were still living.
In 1920, 57 year old widower J. P. Man (Nau) lived in a rented home at 119 Seventh Street in Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Living with him were hias children Edward (21), Clara (17), Pauline (13), and Paul (4). Also living with him was his 26 year old widowed daughter Emma Gribble and her 6 year old son Merle. Clara and Pauline attended school. J.P. worked in a department store; Edward worked as a "recorder" in a steel works; and Emma worked as a cook for the railroad.
In 1930, widower John Nau (68) lived with the family of his daughter, Emma and her husband Charles McCully in McKeesport, PA. John worked as a laborer is the steel mill.
Paul worked for the Copperweld company (which he always pronounced "Copper Glad"). The family lived in Braddock close to the river, in the section along Talbot Ave.
Obituary:
John Paul Nau, 79, of 808 ½ Fifth Avenue, died this morning at McKeesport
Hospital. He was born in Noble County, Ohio, August 31, 1862; but had been a
resident of this city about 15 years. Mr. Nau had been employed as a watchman
at Copperweld Steel Co., in Glassport, and was a member of St. Mary's German
Roman Catholic Church of McKeesport. He leaves three daughters Mrs. C.H. McCaulley, of McKeesport; Mrs.
William Stafford, of Sharon, Pa; and Mrs.Clyde Douglas, of Hampton, VA; two
sons, Edward and Paul, of McKeesport; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren;
and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Crock, of Wheeling, W.Va. Friends will be received
at the Willig Funeral Home.
Godparents: Francis and Magdelena (Hartman) Singer. Lucy is not listed with the family in the 1900 census, nor is she mentioned as a surviving daughter in her father's 1941 death notice.
At the time of the 1920 census, 21 year old Edward "Man" (sic) lived with his widowed father and younger siblings in the family's rented home on Seventh St. in Braddock, Pennsylvania. Edwared worked as a "recorder" at the steel works.
Godparents: Louis and Laura (Singer) Schweinberg), Laura was the niece of Elizabeth Hartman Nau.
Joseph worked as an ice man for the Diamond Ice Company. The Hartman family lived at 113 Camp Ave. in Braddock, PA. The family next door owned several cows that were kept for milk.
The family has not yet been found in the 1900 census. They were not living at 113 Camp Ave. at that time. (Other Noble County natives, members of the Stark and Blake families, lived there in 1900.)
By the time of the 1910 census, Joseph C. Hartman (39) and his wife Appolonia (42) owned a home at 113 Camp Ave. in Braddock. Living with them were their children, Isadore (17), Leo (13), Cecalane (11), William (9) and Paul (5). All the children except Isadore and Paul attended school. Also living in the home was Joseph's widowed mother, Mary (70). Joseph worked as an ice wagon driver. Living two doors away was widow Mary Schott Struif, a fellow Fulda native.
In the baptism records of her son Leo, Appolonia is listed as being from Woodsville, OH (in Monroe Co.)
At the time of the 1920 census, widow Appolonia Hartman (52) owned the family home at 113 Camp Ave. in Braddock. She lived there with son Isadore (Theodore?) (23), and daughter Ursula (20). In addition to the discrepancies regarding the names and ages of the children, Appolonia also identified her mother as a native of France whose native language was French.
In 1930, 60 year old widow Anna Hartman owned a home worth $5000 at 113 Camp Ave., Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania where she lived with her unmarried sons Isadore F. (36) and William (29). Like most of their neighbors, the Hartman family owned a radio set. Several adjacent properties (113 1/2 Camp ave., and another dwelling identified only as a "flat") were rented out... these may have belonged to Appolonia.
Godparents: Francis and Magdelena (Hartman) Singer. Magdelena Hartman Singer was the sister of Joseph C. Hartman.
In 1910, Isadore lived with his parents and younger siblings at the family home at 113 Camp Ave. He was employed as an apprentice moulder.
In 1920, "Theodore" Hartman, age 20 (sic) lived with his mother and younger sister at the family home on Camp Ave. He was employed as a laborer in a steel mill.
In 1930, 36 year old unmarried Isadore Hartman lived at 113 Camp Ave., Braddock, PA with his widowed mother and brother William. Isadore worked as a "cost clerk" for an electric manufacturer. He was a veteran of World War I.
In 1920, the 20 year old daughter of Appolonia Hartman is identified as "Ursula" Hartman. She was employed as a saleslady in a department store.
Employed as a secretary.
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Employed as a secretary.