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William Edward Fiegenbaum, II, child of William Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Mary Montgomery, was born on 3 July 1918 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
William Edward Fiegenbaum was born on 22 September 1923 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- [S177] Ancestry.com (library edition), Oregon Death Index, 1903-98.
Accessed in June 2009. Original data from: State of Oregon. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998. Salem, Oregon: Oregon State Archives and Records Center.
Name: Fiegenbaum, William Edward. County: Wasco. Death Date: 15 Oct 1991. Certificate: 91-19578. Age: 73. Birth Date: 3 Jul 1918. Spouse: Alice.
- [S117] United States. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index (Washington, D.C.: Social Security Administration), William E. Fiegenbaum.
Accessed in 2009 through Ancestry.com (http://search.ancestrylibrary.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693).
William E. Fiegenbaum, born on 3 July 1918, died on 15 October 1991 at the age of 73 years. He held Social Security Number 508-01-1265, issued by Nebraska. The last address of record was not specified (this was not necessarily the place of death).
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 4A (image 689).
1930 U.S. census, population schedule; Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 4-5 April 1930; W. Edward Fiegenbaum household, 442 North 11th Street, dwelling 106, family 106, lines 47-49.
In the household was: 49) Fiegenbaum, William E; son; male; white; age 11; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio.
By calculation from the information provided, William E. would have been born about 1918-1919. For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1930 U.S. census for this person's parents.
- [S22] Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald (Albany, Oregon); 15 October 1991.
Volume 15, page 133. Obituary for "William Fiegenbaum II."
"July 3, 1918 - Oct. 15, 1991"
"Mr. Fiegenbaum was born in Geneva, Neb.,...."
- [S22] Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald (Albany, Oregon); 15 October 1991.
Volume 15, page 133. Obituary for "William Fiegenbaum II."
"July 3, 1918 - Oct. 15, 1991"
"Mr. Fiegenbaum earned his master's degree in education from Oregon State University and taught at the Children's Farm Home until his retirement in 1980."
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 4A (image 689).
1930 U.S. census, population schedule; Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 4-5 April 1930; W. Edward Fiegenbaum household, 442 North 11th Street, dwelling 106, family 106, lines 47-49.
The household consisted of: 47) Fiegenbaum, W. Edward; head of household; owner of home; value of home=8000; household owns a radio; male; white; age 60; married at age 32; did not attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Iowa; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=jeweler optician; industry=Jewelry store; class of worker=o; worked last work day; not a U.S. veteran. 48) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 51; married; married at age 23; did not attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Ohio; father born in Ireland; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none. 49) Fiegenbaum, William E; son; male; white; age 11; single; did attend school since 1 September 1929; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none.
The enumerator was Maude M. Fiegenbaum.
- [S22] Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald (Albany, Oregon); 15 October 1991.
Volume 15, page 133. Obituary for "William Fiegenbaum II."
"July 3, 1918 - Oct. 15, 1991"
"Mr. Fiegenbaum...graduated in 1940 from Kearny [sic] Teacher's College in Nebraska. He taught for a short time in Burns, Wyo., before joining the U.S. Army."
- [S5] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Genealogical research.
William served in the US Army in Germany and the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 129.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for William Edward Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 17 October 1991 in The Dalles Chronicle, of The Dalles, Washington.
"After college he served in the U. S. Army during World War II, returned home, and then later served during the Korean Conflict."
- [S22] Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald (Albany, Oregon); 15 October 1991.
Volume 15, page 133. Obituary for "William Fiegenbaum II."
"July 3, 1918 - Oct. 15, 1991"
"He served overseas in the 96th Division during World War II."
- [S282] U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records (Record Group 64).
Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946. Online database accessed 5 August 2016.
Name: William E Fiegenbaum; Army serial number 17041189; Residence: Fillmore County, Nebraska; Place of enlistment: Fort Crook, Nebraska; Date of enlistment: 14 March 42; Grade; Private; Branch: branch immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Term of enlistment: "for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law"; Nativity: Nebraska; Year of birth: 18; Race and citizenship: white, citizen; Education: 4 years of college; Civil occupation: Teachers (secondary school) and principals; Marital status: single, without dependents; Component of the Army: Army of the United States; Card number: [no data]; Box number: 0243; Film reel number: 2.100.
- [S22] Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald (Albany, Oregon); 15 October 1991.
Volume 15, page 133. Obituary for "William Fiegenbaum II."
"July 3, 1918 - Oct. 15, 1991"
"He married Alice Louise Steffgen on Nov. 15, 1943, in Medford, and they moved to Albany in 1955. His wife died in 1982."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 89, 129.
William Edward Fiegenbaum, II, died on 15 October 1991 at The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 129.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for William Edward Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 17 October 1991 in The Dalles Chronicle, of The Dalles, Washington.
- [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
William Edward Fiegenbaum died on 15 October 1991 at Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon; age 73.
- [S22] Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald (Albany, Oregon); 15 October 1991.
Volume 15, page 133. Obituary for "William Fiegenbaum II."
- [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Email of 26 May 2009 to J. Mark Fiegenbaum.
William and Alice (Steffgen) Fiegenbaum were cremated and their remains were inurned in Glass niche #430, unit #2 in Willamette Memorial Park, 2640 Old Salem Road NE, Albany, OR 97321. Jane included digital images of the niche with the email.
- [S22] Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald (Albany, Oregon); 15 October 1991.
Volume 15, page 133. Obituary for "William Fiegenbaum II."
"July 3, 1918 - Oct. 15, 1991"
"Burial of cremains will be at Willamette Memorial Park. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at AAsum Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick Walsh officiating."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 85.
William Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Mary Montgomery were married on 8 October 1901 at Oregon, Holt County, Missouri.
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 86.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for William Edward Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 13 January 1955 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.
"His father now being stationed at Oregon, Missouri, his mother prevailed on him to remain at home, and he began watch-making and repairing at Oregon, where he remained five years. It was here he met Miss Maude Mary Montgomery, and after she finished her education, they were married 8 October 1901."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 88.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a wedding announcement for William Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Mary Montgomery. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 11 October 1901 in the "Oregon, Holt County, Missouri Sentinel."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 85-86.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an account of the golden wedding anniversary celebration for William Edward and Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared in the "Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska; Signal Newspaper."
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 88.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for "Mrs William E. Fiegenbaum." Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 10 September 1953 in the "Signal, Geneva, Nebraska."
"On 8 October 1901 she and William Edward Fiegenbaum were united in marriage and they came to live in Geneva, Nebraska which has been their home ever since."
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910 U.S. census, population schedule.
NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 91A (image 1,186). Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva Township, Ceneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 28, census sheet 7A, enumerated on 22 April 1910; William E. Fiegenbaum household, State Street, dwelling 174, family 174, lines 27-29. Access through HeritageQuest July 2004 and Ancestry.com in June 2009 & February 2011.
In the household was: 27) Fiegenbaum, William E.; head of household; male; white; age 40; married (first marriage); married 8 years; and, 28) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 32; married (first marriage); married 8 years; mother of 2 children, 1 child still living.
By calculation from the information provided, William and Maude would have been married about 1901-1902. For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1910 U.S. census for these individuals.
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 4A (image 689).
1930 U.S. census, population schedule; Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 4-5 April 1930; W. Edward Fiegenbaum household, 442 North 11th Street, dwelling 106, family 106, lines 47-49.
In the household was: 47) Fiegenbaum, W. Edward; head of household; male; white; age 60; married at age 32. 48) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 51; married; married at age 23.
For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1930 U.S. census for this person.
- [S211] Article or notice, "Cupid's Captives." The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri). Friday, 11 October 1901; Page 4, Column 2.
Digital copies accessed through Chronicling America (The Library of Congress) at (http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90061417/1901-10-11/ed-1/seq-4/) in November 2011.
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 37.
A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an account of the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Friedrich William and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts did not identify when and where this report was published, but it seems likely it appeared in the Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri.
From a list of the children of Friedrich and Louisa: "...Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Nebraska...." At another point in the account, it was mentioned that "...Edward is the kid of the family and is a jeweler at Geneva, Nebraska and is married."
- [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910 U.S. census, population schedule.
NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 91A (image 1,186). Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva Township, Ceneva, Ward 1, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 28, census sheet 7A, enumerated on 22 April 1910; William E. Fiegenbaum household, State Street, dwelling 174, family 174, lines 27-29. Access through HeritageQuest July 2004 and Ancestry.com in June 2009 & February 2011.
The household consisted of: 27) Fiegenbaum, William E.; head of household; male; white; age 40; married (first marriage); married 8 years; born in Iowa; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=jeweler; industry=jewelry store; owner; can read; can write; owns home; free of mortgage; home is house (not farm). 28) Fiegenbaum, Maude M.; wife; female; white; age 32; married (first marriage); married 8 years; mother of 2 children, 1 child still living; born in Ohio; father born in "Scot."; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write. 29) Fiegenbaum, Francis M.; daughter; female; white; age 5; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Iowa; mother born in Ohio; occupation=none; did not attend school since 1 September 1909.
- [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 129.
William Edward Fiegenbaum, II, and Alice Louise Steffgen were married on 15 November 1943 at Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.
- [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
William Edward Fiegenbaum were married on 15 November 1943 at Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.
- [S22] Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald (Albany, Oregon); 15 February 1982.
Volume 12, page 11. Obituary for "Alice Fiegenbaum."
"She married William E. Fiegenbaum on Nov. 15, 1943, in Medford. He survives."
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