THE FAMILY LINE OF LORENZ A. HELFRICH

 



Lawrence A. (Lorenz) HELFRICH
(Chuck Helfrich's Dad's Dad)

Younger and older pictures

 



1st marriage
Lawrence A. (Lorenz) Helfrich - July 31, 1868 - November 14, 1943
and
Elizabeth Schehl - February 12, 1869 - August 1902
Marriage date - March 05, 1889

Above photo circa - 1900 - 1902

Their children were:


No photo available
August Helfrich
1889 - 1890 (Possibly twins)

No photo available
John George Helfrich
1889 - 1889 (Possibly twins)

Margaret Maggie Ottilia Helfrich
October 13, 1892 - September 07, 1978
Married Joseph Tabor - November 25, 1914

Elizabeth Magdalena (Lena) Helfrich
April 1895 - October 04, 1973
Married William Brandstetter-Abt. 1920-21

No photo available
Marcus ? Lawrence Helfrich
October 1897 - November 11, 1902

Theresa Julia Helfrich
April 4, 1900 - October 03, 1980
Married Sheridan Miller December 24, 1917

No photo available
Baby Helfrich
August 09, 1902 - August 09, 1902
Per the records, the baby only lived one hour, and was not named as far as we have determined, so male or female has not been verified.  We are assuming Elizabeth died in childbirth, since this child and Elizabeth were buried two days after this birth.


 

 

2nd marriage
Picture is from Mary Elizabeth McCoy Helfrich's Collection
(Chuck's mother and this was her writing at the bottom of the picture)

Lawrence A. (Lorenz) Helfrich - July 31, 1868 - November 14, 1943
and
Mary (Marie) E. HERR - June 22, 1881 - February 27, 1914
Marriage date - July 02, 1903

Above photo was their wedding photo - July 02, 1903

Their children were:


Martha Helfrich
August 13, 1901 - July 15, 1996
Married Paul Scobie

Rose Helfrich
May 08, 1904 - August 05, 1981
Married Joseph Barry

Helen Helfrich
February 17, 1906 - April 22, 1980
Married Frederick J. Guenther
 

Herman Andrew Helfrich (Chuck's Dad)
December 14, 1907 - September 04, 1980
Married Mary Elizabeth McCoy
February 28, 1930

Edna Lydia HELFRICH
April 26, 1910 - November 29, 1996
Married Joseph Simon Merkel April 29, 1931
 


No photo available
Infant Helfrich
Born Abt. 1913 possibly
Sandra found the following information:

"It is speculation on my part but if you look at Maria Helfrich's death certificate, the cause of death:  chronic nephritis, prob. antedating pregnancy.  Contributory: myocardial insufficiency birth of stillborn child.
 
I did find a burial in Highwood Cemetery for an "Infant Helfrich" date of death Jan 14, 1913 date of interment Jan 15, 1913.  Stillbirth"

This is something that we will pursue in the near future.

 


3rd marriage
Lawrence A. (Lorenz) Helfrich - July 31, 1868 - November 14, 1943
and
Phoebe Jane MANN

Marriage date - March 06, 1920

They had no children

 

Additional photos



Apparently, Lorenz A. Helfrich worked in the coal mines at some time.
We never knew that until this photo.  The 1920 census had him listed as a yeast wagon driver


Herman - on the right - is Chuck's dad


Standing - left to right - Martha - Theresa - Rose - and Sitting - Helen


Margaret Ottillia Helfrich Tabor

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF SANDRA BRANDON

 

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