Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameCharles Michael Kopp 
Birth20 Jul 1886, Baltimore, Maryland
Death7 May 1956, Baltimore, Maryland
Burial9 May 1956, Woodlawn Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland
ResidenceBaltimore, Maryland
OccupationInsurance inspector
Cause of deathCerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension; pneumonia
Eye colorGrey
FatherCharles Michael Kopp (1857-1900)
MotherWilhelmina “Minnie” Ströhlein (1862-1938)
Documentation
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Birth date of 20 June 1886 from family Bible.
1900 U.S. Census for Baltimore City, Maryland:
Vol. 11, E.D. 76, Sheet 4, Line 86
Montford Avenue, Baltimore, house number 823
Charles Kopp, white, born June 1857, age 42, born in Maryland. Day laborer. Both parents born in Germany. He owned his house, which was mortgaged. Married 18 years
Minnie Kopp, wife, born June 1862 in Maryland, age 37. She had had 10 children, of whom 5 were living. Both parents born in Germany
William Kopp, son, born December 1881 in Maryland, age 18, boiler maker
Charles Kopp, son, born July 1886 in Maryland, age 13, at school
May Kopp, daughter, born October 1891 in Maryland, age 8, at school
Julia Kopp, daughter, born May 1895 in Maryland, age 5
John R. W. Kopp, son, born December 1897 in Maryland, age 2
All could read and write.
On 21 February 1906, The Baltimore Sun reported:
Pupils Give Entertainment.
The senior pupuils of Miss Marie P. McLaughlin’s School of Elocution and Dramatic Art held an entertainment last evening at Heptasophs’ Hall, Cathedral and Preston streets, which was largely attended. Long before the performance began standing room was at a premium. The program was a very creditable one and was listened to with marked attention.
The following pupils took part:
Misses Florence Pearson, Hildreth Schaeffer, Grace Hohman, Alma Heise, Claris Young, Sophia Bear, Edith Ripperger, Vola Caltrider, Katherine McElson.
Messrs. Charles F. Snyder, Morton Sultzer, Jopseh A. Wherrett, Joseph L. Le Brun, Monroe Wherrett, Edward Wherrett, William McDermott, Charles Kopp, Henry Witz.
Miss Rena McCarter was the pianist.
[The Baltimore Sun, 21 February 1906, page 7.]
On 16 May 1908, The Baltimore Sun reported:
Comedy At Faith Reformed Church.
“The Toastmaster,” a college comedy in three acts by Norman Lee Swartout, was given by the young men of Faith Reformed Church Wednesday, Thursday and last night.
The cast was made up of Misses Margaret Driver and Lillian Bergunt and Messrs. Henry Schmallbach, John Feige, John Hedeman, J. Martin Helm, Walter Lawrence, Charles Kopp, Henry Witz, Jr., and Fred Bloom. Miss Rose Hedeman was pianist.
[The Baltimore Sun, 16 May 1908, page 7.]
1910 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland:
Enumeration District 8, Ward 1, page 2B
2705 Eastern Avenue, Dwelling No. 30, Family No. 35
Donaldson, Robert C [sic], head, male, white, age 46, married twice, number of years of present marriage: 7, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, occupation traveling salesman, merchant tailor, wage earner, not out of work in 1909 or 1910, can read and write, owns house free of mortgage
Donaldson, Minnie, wife, female, white, age 48, married once [sic], number of years of present marriage: 7, mother of 10 children, 7 children living, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write
Kopp, Charles, step son, male, white, age 24, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school since 1 September 1909
Kopp, Julia, step daughter, female, white, age 15, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school since 1 September 1909
Kopp, John, step son, male, white, age 13, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school since 1 September 1909
Kopp, Frank, step son, male, white, age 10, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school since 1 September 1909
Donaldson, Cecilia, daughter, female, white, age 6, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, no occupation
Marriage date from family Bible.
On 5 June 1917, Charles Michael Kopp completed a draft registration card, giving his full name as Charles Michael Kopp, residing at 1617 Ellamont Av., Balto., Md., born 20 July 1886, natural born citizen, born in Baltimore, occupation traveling salesman for Haas Tailoring Co. of 113 E. Balto St., Balto., Md., claims wife as a dependent, married, Caucasian, no military service, medium build, tall height, grey eyes, light hair, not bald, no disabilities. [World War I Draft Registration Card, Roll 1684141.]
1920 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
Enumeration District 255, Sheet 16B
2811 Windsor Avenue
Kopp, Charles M., head, owner, mortgaged, male, white, 33, married, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, salesman in upholstery, wage worker
Kopp, Clara E., wife, female, white, 33, married, can read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, speaks English, no occupation
Koons, Minnie E., sister-in-law, female, white, 40, single, can read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, speaks English, no occupation
The 1921 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1246:
Kopp, Chas M slsmn h 2811 Windsor av
1930 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
15th Ward, Block 437, Enumeration District 4-291, Supervisor’s District 4, Sheet 9A
Enumerated on 9 and 10 April 1930
2811 Windsor Avenue
Dwelling 29, Household 110
Kopp, Charles N., head, owner, $4,500 in real estate, owns radio set, not on farm, male, white, age 42, married, first married at age 25, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, occupation dispatcher for taxi company, wage worker, at work previous day, not a veteran
Kopp, Clara E., wife, female, white, age 42, married, first married at age 25, not in school, can read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, no occupation
Koons, Minnie, sister-in-law, female, white, age 55, single, not in school, can read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, no occupation
1936 Baltimore City Directory, page 717:
Kopp Chas M (Clara) taxi driver h 2811 Winsor av
1937 Baltimore City Directory, page 694:
Kopp Chas M (Clara) dispr h 2811 Windsor av
Charles M. Kopp was mentioned in the 3 February 1938 will of his mother Minnie Donaldson. He was to receive one-seventh of her real and personal estate. The will was proved on 5 August 1939. [Baltimore City, Maryland, Wills, J.H.B. 193, pages 277–279.]
On 1 July 1939, in the settlement of the estate of his mother Minnie Donaldson, Charles M. Kopp received one-seventh of the estate. [Baltimore City, Maryland, Administration Accounts J.H.B. No. 358, pages 91–93.]
1940 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
15th Ward, Enumeration District 6-489, Sheet 8B
2811 Windsor Avenue, household 191, owned, value $3,000
Kopp, Charles M., head, male, white, 53, married, not in school, highest level of education 6th grade, born in Maryland, living in same house in 1935, at work week of March 24–30, worked 60 hours that week, dispatcher for public utility, wage worker, employed 52 weeks in 1939, income in 1939 $1,000, no other source of income
Kopp, Clare, wife, female, white, 53, married, not in school, highest level of education 8th grade, born in Pennsylvania, living in same house in 1935, not at work, not seeking work, engaged in housework, no other sources of income
Koons, Minnie, sister-in-law, female, white, 63, single, not in school, highest level of education 8th grade, born in Pennsylvania, living in same house in 1935, not at work, not seeking work, engaged in housework, no other sources of income
On 27 April 1942, Charles Michael Kopp registered for the World War II draft, giving his address as 2811 Windsor Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland; mailing address the same; age 55; born 20 July 1886 in Baltimore, Maryland; name of person who will always know your address Frank C. Kopp of 620 Holand Road; employer Yellow Taxi Cab Co of 508 E. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland; race white; height 5’11-3/4”; weight 182; brown eyes; brown hair; dark complexion; scar on left little finger.
Death date from family Bible.
A death certificate provides the following information:
Charles M. Kopp. Died in Baltimore City, Maryland at Franklin Square Hospital. Usual residence: Baltimore, Md. at 2811 Windsor Avenue. Stay in city: life. Born: 7/20/87. Age: 68. Born in Maryland. Citizen of U.S.A. Sex: M. Race: W. Occuption: retired inspector with the Wilmark Agency. Married. Father: Charles Kopp. Mother: Mina Strickline. Social Security Number: 213-05-7686. Informant: Mrs. Clara E. Kopp, 822 Woodington Road. Cause: Cerebral hemorage due to Hypertension. Other significant contribution: pneumonia. Physician attended from 4/17/56 until 5/7/56. Last saw on 5/7/56. Donald McLaughlin, staff physician at FSqH. Burial at Woodlawn Cem., May 9, 1956. [Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland, microfilm death certificate 56 1271.]
A death notice stated:
KOPP.—On May 7, 1956, CHARLES M. KOPP, of 822 Woodington road, beloved husband of Clara E. Kopp (nee Koons). Friends may call at the Home of Henry H. Witzke, 4101 Edmondson avenue, on Tuesday after 6 P.M. Services on Wednesday at 1:30 P.M. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. [The Sun (Baltimore), Tuesday, 8 May 1956, page 28; Wednesday, 9 May 1956, page 30.]
Birth date of 20 June 1886 from family Bible.
1900 U.S. Census for Baltimore City, Maryland:
Vol. 11, E.D. 76, Sheet 4, Line 86
Montford Avenue, Baltimore, house number 823
Charles Kopp, white, born June 1857, age 42, born in Maryland. Day laborer. Both parents born in Germany. He owned his house, which was mortgaged. Married 18 years
Minnie Kopp, wife, born June 1862 in Maryland, age 37. She had had 10 children, of whom 5 were living. Both parents born in Germany
William Kopp, son, born December 1881 in Maryland, age 18, boiler maker
Charles Kopp, son, born July 1886 in Maryland, age 13, at school
May Kopp, daughter, born October 1891 in Maryland, age 8, at school
Julia Kopp, daughter, born May 1895 in Maryland, age 5
John R. W. Kopp, son, born December 1897 in Maryland, age 2
All could read and write.
On 21 February 1906, The Baltimore Sun reported:
Pupils Give Entertainment.
The senior pupuils of Miss Marie P. McLaughlin’s School of Elocution and Dramatic Art held an entertainment last evening at Heptasophs’ Hall, Cathedral and Preston streets, which was largely attended. Long before the performance began standing room was at a premium. The program was a very creditable one and was listened to with marked attention.
The following pupils took part:
Misses Florence Pearson, Hildreth Schaeffer, Grace Hohman, Alma Heise, Claris Young, Sophia Bear, Edith Ripperger, Vola Caltrider, Katherine McElson.
Messrs. Charles F. Snyder, Morton Sultzer, Jopseh A. Wherrett, Joseph L. Le Brun, Monroe Wherrett, Edward Wherrett, William McDermott, Charles Kopp, Henry Witz.
Miss Rena McCarter was the pianist.
[The Baltimore Sun, 21 February 1906, page 7.]
On 16 May 1908, The Baltimore Sun reported:
Comedy At Faith Reformed Church.
“The Toastmaster,” a college comedy in three acts by Norman Lee Swartout, was given by the young men of Faith Reformed Church Wednesday, Thursday and last night.
The cast was made up of Misses Margaret Driver and Lillian Bergunt and Messrs. Henry Schmallbach, John Feige, John Hedeman, J. Martin Helm, Walter Lawrence, Charles Kopp, Henry Witz, Jr., and Fred Bloom. Miss Rose Hedeman was pianist.
[The Baltimore Sun, 16 May 1908, page 7.]
1910 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland:
Enumeration District 8, Ward 1, page 2B
2705 Eastern Avenue, Dwelling No. 30, Family No. 35
Donaldson, Robert C [sic], head, male, white, age 46, married twice, number of years of present marriage: 7, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, occupation traveling salesman, merchant tailor, wage earner, not out of work in 1909 or 1910, can read and write, owns house free of mortgage
Donaldson, Minnie, wife, female, white, age 48, married once [sic], number of years of present marriage: 7, mother of 10 children, 7 children living, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write
Kopp, Charles, step son, male, white, age 24, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school since 1 September 1909
Kopp, Julia, step daughter, female, white, age 15, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school since 1 September 1909
Kopp, John, step son, male, white, age 13, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school since 1 September 1909
Kopp, Frank, step son, male, white, age 10, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school since 1 September 1909
Donaldson, Cecilia, daughter, female, white, age 6, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, no occupation
Marriage date from family Bible.
On 5 June 1917, Charles Michael Kopp completed a draft registration card, giving his full name as Charles Michael Kopp, residing at 1617 Ellamont Av., Balto., Md., born 20 July 1886, natural born citizen, born in Baltimore, occupation traveling salesman for Haas Tailoring Co. of 113 E. Balto St., Balto., Md., claims wife as a dependent, married, Caucasian, no military service, medium build, tall height, grey eyes, light hair, not bald, no disabilities. [World War I Draft Registration Card, Roll 1684141.]
1920 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
Enumeration District 255, Sheet 16B
2811 Windsor Avenue
Kopp, Charles M., head, owner, mortgaged, male, white, 33, married, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, salesman in upholstery, wage worker
Kopp, Clara E., wife, female, white, 33, married, can read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, speaks English, no occupation
Koons, Minnie E., sister-in-law, female, white, 40, single, can read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, speaks English, no occupation
The 1921 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1246:
Kopp, Chas M slsmn h 2811 Windsor av
1930 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
15th Ward, Block 437, Enumeration District 4-291, Supervisor’s District 4, Sheet 9A
Enumerated on 9 and 10 April 1930
2811 Windsor Avenue
Dwelling 29, Household 110
Kopp, Charles N., head, owner, $4,500 in real estate, owns radio set, not on farm, male, white, age 42, married, first married at age 25, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, occupation dispatcher for taxi company, wage worker, at work previous day, not a veteran
Kopp, Clara E., wife, female, white, age 42, married, first married at age 25, not in school, can read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, no occupation
Koons, Minnie, sister-in-law, female, white, age 55, single, not in school, can read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, no occupation
1936 Baltimore City Directory, page 717:
Kopp Chas M (Clara) taxi driver h 2811 Winsor av
1937 Baltimore City Directory, page 694:
Kopp Chas M (Clara) dispr h 2811 Windsor av
Charles M. Kopp was mentioned in the 3 February 1938 will of his mother Minnie Donaldson. He was to receive one-seventh of her real and personal estate. The will was proved on 5 August 1939. [Baltimore City, Maryland, Wills, J.H.B. 193, pages 277–279.]
On 1 July 1939, in the settlement of the estate of his mother Minnie Donaldson, Charles M. Kopp received one-seventh of the estate. [Baltimore City, Maryland, Administration Accounts J.H.B. No. 358, pages 91–93.]
1940 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
15th Ward, Enumeration District 6-489, Sheet 8B
2811 Windsor Avenue, household 191, owned, value $3,000
Kopp, Charles M., head, male, white, 53, married, not in school, highest level of education 6th grade, born in Maryland, living in same house in 1935, at work week of March 24–30, worked 60 hours that week, dispatcher for public utility, wage worker, employed 52 weeks in 1939, income in 1939 $1,000, no other source of income
Kopp, Clare, wife, female, white, 53, married, not in school, highest level of education 8th grade, born in Pennsylvania, living in same house in 1935, not at work, not seeking work, engaged in housework, no other sources of income
Koons, Minnie, sister-in-law, female, white, 63, single, not in school, highest level of education 8th grade, born in Pennsylvania, living in same house in 1935, not at work, not seeking work, engaged in housework, no other sources of income
On 27 April 1942, Charles Michael Kopp registered for the World War II draft, giving his address as 2811 Windsor Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland; mailing address the same; age 55; born 20 July 1886 in Baltimore, Maryland; name of person who will always know your address Frank C. Kopp of 620 Holand Road; employer Yellow Taxi Cab Co of 508 E. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland; race white; height 5’11-3/4”; weight 182; brown eyes; brown hair; dark complexion; scar on left little finger.
Death date from family Bible.
A death certificate provides the following information:
Charles M. Kopp. Died in Baltimore City, Maryland at Franklin Square Hospital. Usual residence: Baltimore, Md. at 2811 Windsor Avenue. Stay in city: life. Born: 7/20/87. Age: 68. Born in Maryland. Citizen of U.S.A. Sex: M. Race: W. Occuption: retired inspector with the Wilmark Agency. Married. Father: Charles Kopp. Mother: Mina Strickline. Social Security Number: 213-05-7686. Informant: Mrs. Clara E. Kopp, 822 Woodington Road. Cause: Cerebral hemorage due to Hypertension. Other significant contribution: pneumonia. Physician attended from 4/17/56 until 5/7/56. Last saw on 5/7/56. Donald McLaughlin, staff physician at FSqH. Burial at Woodlawn Cem., May 9, 1956. [Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland, microfilm death certificate 56 1271.]
A death notice stated:
KOPP.—On May 7, 1956, CHARLES M. KOPP, of 822 Woodington road, beloved husband of Clara E. Kopp (nee Koons). Friends may call at the Home of Henry H. Witzke, 4101 Edmondson avenue, on Tuesday after 6 P.M. Services on Wednesday at 1:30 P.M. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. [The Sun (Baltimore), Tuesday, 8 May 1956, page 28; Wednesday, 9 May 1956, page 30.]