Lewis Strauss1

b. April 1839, d. 23 May 1921

Last Edited=29 Apr 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Lewis Strauss was born in April 1839 at Germany.2 He immigrated in 1857 to USA.2 He married Sara Prager, daughter of Samuel Prager and Dina Wolf, circa 1871 at Pennsylvania.1,2
     Lewis Strauss was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census on 1 June 1880 26 Locust St., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Also living in the house was his wife, Sara Prager, his daughter, Bertha Strauss, Amalie Strauss and Bella Strauss.3 Lewis Strauss and Sara Prager lived in December 1882 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.1
     Lewis Strauss was listed as the head of household on the 1900 census on 1 June 1900 1210 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Also living in the house was his wife, Sara Prager.2 Lewis Strauss died on 23 May 1921 at 5418 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 82.4 He was buried on 25 May 1921 at West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.4

Children of Lewis Strauss and Sara Prager

Citations

  1. [S749] Samuel Prager Probate records, Page 1.
  2. [S756] Lewis Strauss household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 04 June 1900, ED 9, sheet 3A.
  3. [S757] Lewis Strauss household, 1880 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 05 June 1880, ED 108, sheet 23 [209C].
  4. [S743] Newsbank Obit Database, online http://infoweb.newsbank.com, Lewis Straus Obituary, 27 May 1921, p. 17.

Wolf Mendel1

b. June 1837, d. 20 February 1911

Last Edited=20 May 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Wolf Mendel was born in June 1837 at Germany.2 He married Karolina Prager, daughter of Samuel Prager and Dina Wolf, circa 1868 at Germany.1,2 Wolf Mendel lived at Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.1 He and Karolina Prager immigrated in 1893 to USA.2 He was naturalized before June 1900.2
     Wolf Mendel was listed as the head of household on the 1900 census on 1 June 1900 1213 Sheffield, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Also living in the house was his wife, Karolina Prager, his son, Solomon Mendel, Louis Mendel and Leo Mendel, his daughter, Dina Mendel, Betty Mendel, Eugenie Mendel and Emma Mendel.2 Wolf Mendel was a dry goods salesman.2 He and Karolina Prager lived before March 1907 at 217 Gross St., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3 Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager lived after March 1907 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3
     Wolf Mendel was listed as the head of household on the 1910 census on 15 April 1910 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Also living in the house was his wife, Karolina Prager, his son, Louis Mendel and Leo Mendel, his daughter, Emma Mendel, Betty Mendel and Dina Mendel.4 Wolf Mendel was a merchant in a department store.4 He died on 20 February 1911 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 73.5 He was buried on 22 February 1911 at West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.5

Children of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager

Citations

  1. [S749] Samuel Prager Probate records, Page 1.
  2. [S750] Wolf Mendel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 08 June 1900, ED 51, sheet 7B.
  3. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, "Personal," 15 March 1907, p.9.
  4. [S751] Wolf Mendel household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 15 April 1910, ED 463, sheet 1B.
  5. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Wolff Mendel Obituary, 24 February 1911, p. 5.

Solomon Mendel1

b. March 1870, d. 26 March 1931
Solomon Mendel|b. Mar 1870\nd. 26 Mar 1931|p405.htm#i12142|Wolf Mendel|b. Jun 1837\nd. 20 Feb 1911|p405.htm#i12141|Karolina Prager|b. 24 May 1842|p28.htm#i813|||||||Samuel Prager|b. 7 Sep 1807\nd. 6 Dec 1882|p26.htm#i778|Dina Wolf|b. 13 Aug 1808\nd. 19 Mar 1880|p26.htm#i779|

Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Alex Calzareth.
Last Edited=15 May 2009
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Solomon Mendel married Bertha Buka.2 Solomon Mendel was born in March 1870 at Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.1,2 He was the son of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager.1 Solomon Mendel immigrated with Wolf Mendel in 1893 to USA.1 Solomon Mendel lived between 1893 and 1927 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.2 He was naturalized before June 1900.1 He and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 1213 Sheffield, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.1 Solomon Mendel was a shoe salesman.1 He died on 26 March 1931 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2 He was buried on 29 March 1931 at West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.2

Children of Solomon Mendel and Bertha Buka

Citations

  1. [S750] Wolf Mendel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 08 June 1900, ED 51, sheet 7B.
  2. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Sol W. Mendel Obituary, 03 April 1931, p. N.
  3. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Emil Leonard Mendel Obituary, 06 February 1925, p. 27.
  4. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Lester Robert Mendel obituary, 03 December 1926, p. 27.

Emma Mendel1

b. May 1872, d. 29 March 1943
Emma Mendel|b. May 1872\nd. 29 Mar 1943|p405.htm#i12143|Wolf Mendel|b. Jun 1837\nd. 20 Feb 1911|p405.htm#i12141|Karolina Prager|b. 24 May 1842|p28.htm#i813|||||||Samuel Prager|b. 7 Sep 1807\nd. 6 Dec 1882|p26.htm#i778|Dina Wolf|b. 13 Aug 1808\nd. 19 Mar 1880|p26.htm#i779|

Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Alex Calzareth.
Last Edited=22 Apr 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Emma Mendel was born in May 1872 at Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.1 She was the daughter of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager.1 Emma Mendel immigrated with Wolf Mendel in 1893 to USA.1 Emma Mendel and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 1213 Sheffield, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.1 Emma Mendel and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.2 Emma Mendel died on 29 March 1943 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 70.3 She was buried on 31 March 1943 at West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3

Citations

  1. [S750] Wolf Mendel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 08 June 1900, ED 51, sheet 7B.
  2. [S751] Wolf Mendel household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 15 April 1910, ED 463, sheet 1B.
  3. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Emma Mendel Obituary, 2 April 1943, p. 23.

Louis Mendel1

b. June 1873, d. 5 December 1952
Louis Mendel|b. Jun 1873\nd. 5 Dec 1952|p405.htm#i12144|Wolf Mendel|b. Jun 1837\nd. 20 Feb 1911|p405.htm#i12141|Karolina Prager|b. 24 May 1842|p28.htm#i813|||||||Samuel Prager|b. 7 Sep 1807\nd. 6 Dec 1882|p26.htm#i778|Dina Wolf|b. 13 Aug 1808\nd. 19 Mar 1880|p26.htm#i779|

Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Alex Calzareth.
Last Edited=22 Apr 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Louis Mendel was born in June 1873 at Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.1 He was the son of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager.1 Louis Mendel immigrated with Wolf Mendel in 1893 to USA.1 Louis Mendel was naturalized before June 1900.1 He and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 1213 Sheffield, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.1 Louis Mendel was a sporting goods salesman.1 He and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.2 Louis Mendel died on 5 December 1952 at Hollywood, Florida, at age 79.3 He was buried on 8 December 1952 at West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3

Citations

  1. [S750] Wolf Mendel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 08 June 1900, ED 51, sheet 7B.
  2. [S751] Wolf Mendel household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 15 April 1910, ED 463, sheet 1B.
  3. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Louis Mendel Obituary, 12 December 1952, p. 143.

Eugenie Mendel1

b. January 1876, d. 24 September 1943
Eugenie Mendel|b. Jan 1876\nd. 24 Sep 1943|p405.htm#i12145|Wolf Mendel|b. Jun 1837\nd. 20 Feb 1911|p405.htm#i12141|Karolina Prager|b. 24 May 1842|p28.htm#i813|||||||Samuel Prager|b. 7 Sep 1807\nd. 6 Dec 1882|p26.htm#i778|Dina Wolf|b. 13 Aug 1808\nd. 19 Mar 1880|p26.htm#i779|

Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Alex Calzareth.
Last Edited=22 Apr 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Eugenie Mendel was born in January 1876 at Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.1 She was the daughter of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager.1 Eugenie Mendel immigrated with Wolf Mendel in 1893 to USA.1 Eugenie Mendel and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 1213 Sheffield, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.1 Eugenie Mendel married Nat H. Wetstein on 23 August 1905 at 217 Gross Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, "The ceremony took place in the library, handsomely decorated with palms and flowers."2 Eugenie Mendel and Nat H. Wetstein appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3 Eugenie Mendel and Nat H. Wetstein lived in 1918 at Erie, Pennsylvania.4 Eugenie Mendel died on 24 September 1943 at Pennsylvania at age 67.5 She was buried on 26 September 1943 at West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.5

Child of Eugenie Mendel and Nat H. Wetstein

Citations

  1. [S750] Wolf Mendel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 08 June 1900, ED 51, sheet 7B.
  2. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, An Interesting Event, 25 August 1905, p. 10.
  3. [S751] Nat Wetstein household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 15 April 1910, ED 463, sheet 1B.
  4. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Society, 13 September 1918, p. 13.
  5. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Eugenie Mendel Wetstein Obituary, 24 September 1943, p. 23.

Betty Mendel1

b. March 1877, d. 9 July 1954
Betty Mendel|b. Mar 1877\nd. 9 Jul 1954|p405.htm#i12146|Wolf Mendel|b. Jun 1837\nd. 20 Feb 1911|p405.htm#i12141|Karolina Prager|b. 24 May 1842|p28.htm#i813|||||||Samuel Prager|b. 7 Sep 1807\nd. 6 Dec 1882|p26.htm#i778|Dina Wolf|b. 13 Aug 1808\nd. 19 Mar 1880|p26.htm#i779|

Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Alex Calzareth.
Last Edited=20 May 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Betty Mendel was born in March 1877 at Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.1 She was the daughter of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager.1 Betty Mendel immigrated with Wolf Mendel in 1893 to USA.1 Betty Mendel and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 1213 Sheffield, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.1 Betty Mendel and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.2 Betty Mendel married Isadore W. (?) Jacobs on 24 November 1910 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3,4 Betty Mendel died on 9 July 1954 at Hollywood, Florida, at age 77.3 She was buried on 12 July 1954 at West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3

Child of Betty Mendel and Isadore W. (?) Jacobs

Citations

  1. [S750] Wolf Mendel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 08 June 1900, ED 51, sheet 7B.
  2. [S751] Wolf Mendel household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 15 April 1910, ED 463, sheet 1B.
  3. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Betty Mendel Jacobs Obituary, 16 July 1954, p. 20.
  4. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Mendel - Jacobs Wedding, 25 November 1910, p. 10.
  5. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Receptions, 22 May 1936, p. 15, "Miss Emma Mendel and Mrs. B. Putziger will be at home at 5636 Wilkins Avenue on the evening of May 31, in honor of their niece, Lucille Jacobs who will be married June 3 to Benjamin Wedner of Hobart Street. No Cards."

Leo Mendel1

b. June 1878, d. circa April 1955
Leo Mendel|b. Jun 1878\nd. c Apr 1955|p405.htm#i12147|Wolf Mendel|b. Jun 1837\nd. 20 Feb 1911|p405.htm#i12141|Karolina Prager|b. 24 May 1842|p28.htm#i813|||||||Samuel Prager|b. 7 Sep 1807\nd. 6 Dec 1882|p26.htm#i778|Dina Wolf|b. 13 Aug 1808\nd. 19 Mar 1880|p26.htm#i779|

Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Alex Calzareth.
Last Edited=22 Apr 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Leo Mendel was born in June 1878 at Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.1 He was the son of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager.1 Leo Mendel immigrated with Wolf Mendel in 1893 to USA.1 Leo Mendel was naturalized before June 1900.1 He and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 1213 Sheffield, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.1 Leo Mendel was a shoe salesman.1 He and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.2 Leo Mendel died circa April 1955 at Hollywood, Florida.3 He was buried at West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3

Citations

  1. [S750] Wolf Mendel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 08 June 1900, ED 51, sheet 7B.
  2. [S751] Wolf Mendel household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 15 April 1910, ED 463, sheet 1B.
  3. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Leo Mendel Obituary, 15 April 1955, p. 22.

Dina Mendel1

b. May 1882
Dina Mendel|b. May 1882|p405.htm#i12148|Wolf Mendel|b. Jun 1837\nd. 20 Feb 1911|p405.htm#i12141|Karolina Prager|b. 24 May 1842|p28.htm#i813|||||||Samuel Prager|b. 7 Sep 1807\nd. 6 Dec 1882|p26.htm#i778|Dina Wolf|b. 13 Aug 1808\nd. 19 Mar 1880|p26.htm#i779|

Relationship=1st cousin 4 times removed of Alex Calzareth.
Last Edited=22 Apr 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Dina Mendel married Bernard Putziger.2 Dina Mendel was born in May 1882 at Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.1 She was the daughter of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager.1 Dina Mendel immigrated with Wolf Mendel in 1893 to USA.1 Dina Mendel and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 1213 Sheffield, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.1 Dina Mendel and Karolina Prager appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3

Citations

  1. [S750] Wolf Mendel household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 08 June 1900, ED 51, sheet 7B.
  2. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Bernard Putziger Obituary, 29 November 1946, p. 28.
  3. [S751] Wolf Mendel household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 15 April 1910, ED 463, sheet 1B.

Nat H. Wetstein1

b. 10 June 1883, d. 14 July 1961

Last Edited=20 May 2007
Charts
Descendant Chart for the Wolf Family of Rohrbach near Heidelberg
Descendant Chart for the Prager Family of Tairnbach
Descendant Chart for the Kramer Family of Walldorf (Baden)
     Nat H. Wetstein was born on 10 June 1883 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2 He married Eugenie Mendel, daughter of Wolf Mendel and Karolina Prager, on 23 August 1905 at 217 Gross Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, "The ceremony took place in the library, handsomely decorated with palms and flowers."1
     Nat H. Wetstein was listed as the head of household on the 1910 census on 15 April 1910 5636 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Also living in the house was his wife, Eugenie Mendel.3 Nat H. Wetstein was a merchant in a department store.3 He and Eugenie Mendel lived in 1918 at Erie, Pennsylvania.4 Nat H. Wetstein died on 14 July 1961 at Los Angeles, California, at age 78.2

Child of Nat H. Wetstein and Eugenie Mendel

Citations

  1. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, An Interesting Event, 25 August 1905, p. 10.
  2. [S270] CA Death Index, online http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death, Nathanie H Wetstein, SSN:288-03-5496, d. 14 July 1961.
  3. [S751] Nat Wetstein household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, population schedule, 15 April 1910, ED 463, sheet 1B.
  4. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Society, 13 September 1918, p. 13.
  5. [S752] The Jewish Criterion, online http://pjn.library.cmu.edu/, Eugenie Mendel Wetstein Obituary, 24 September 1943, p. 23.