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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.

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