Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameElizabeth Anna Kunigunda Brütting 
BirthJul 1844, Bavaria
Death13 Jan 1930
Documentation
On 15 November 1865, George Wolfel, age 24, male, occupation farmer, and Kunigunde Wolfel, 21, female, both Burggeilenreuth and both destined for Baltimore, arrived at the port of Baltimore on the ship Admiral. [Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Baltimore, 1820-1891. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Micropublication M255.]
1880 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
Enumeration District 22, West part 3 precinct 2nd Ward, page 398A
212 Canton Avenue
Dweling 124, Family 196
Woelfel, George, white, male, 38, married, furniture dealer, born in Bavaria, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, Annie, white, female, 36, wife, married, keeping house, born in Bavaria, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, Elizabeth, white, female, 13, daughter, single, at home, attended school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, John, white, male, 10, son, single, at school, attended school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, Margaret, white, female, 8, daughter, single, at school, attended school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, George, white, male, 6, son, single, at school, attended school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, John, white, male, 4, son, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, Annie, white, female, 8/12, born in September 1879, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
1900 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
4th Precinct, Enumeration District 62, Sheet 9
316 Ann Street, Dwelling 150, Family 185
Woelfel, George, head, white, male, born July 1840, 59, married, born in Germany, both parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1865, 35 years in the U.S., naturalized citizen, store keeper, 0 months not employed, can read and write, speaks English, lives in house
Woelfel, Elizabeth, wife, white, female, born July 1844, 55, married, mother of 4 children of whom 4 are living, born in Germany, both parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1865, 35 years in the U.S., can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, Annie, daughter, white, female, born September 1879, 20, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, George, son, white, male, born March 1874, 26, married, married for 1 year, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, book keeper, 0 months not employed, can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, Elizabeth, daughter in law, white, female, born December 1877, 22, married, married for 1 year, mother of 1 child of which 1 child is living, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, Bernard, grandson, white, male, born January 1900, 4/12, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, cannot read or write, does not speak English
Woelfel, Barbara, daughter, white, female, born September 1883, 16, single, born in Maryland, father born in Maryland, mother born in Germany, can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, Mamie, daughter, white, male [sic], born January 1887, 13, single, born in Maryland, father born in Maryland, mother born in Germany, at school, attended school for 9 months, can read and write, speaks English
Vernon, Mary, boarder, white, female, born February 1837, 63, single, born in Ireland, both parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1848, 52 years in the U.S., music teacher, 0 months not employed, can read and write, speaks English
Letters of Administration Granted—Estate of George Woelfel to Kunigunda Woelfel, bond $2,000. [Baltimore Sun, 20 January 1908, page 8.]
1920 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
6th Ward, Enumeration District 68, page 3B
16 N. Luzerne Avenue
Dwelling 65, Visited Number 71
Woelfel, Elizabeth, head, owns free of mortgage, female, white, 75, widowed, immigrated in 1863, naturalized in 1868, can read and write, born in Bavaria, tongue German, both parents born in Bavaria and spoke German, speaks English, no occupation
Woelfel, Mamie A., daughter, female, white, 33, single, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria and spoke German, speaks English, no occupation
Woelfel, George, male, white, 37, divorced, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, collector for furniture store, speaks English
The last will and testament of Elizabeth Anna Kunigunda Woelfel, widow, of the City of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland, was dated 1 March 1915. To St. Anthony’s (Roman Catholic) Orphan Asylum, $100. To the Order of Oblate Sisters of Providence (colored), $50. To the Dolan Children’s Aid Society, $50. To the Rector of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church $300, as an offer for requiem masses to be said for the repose of the souls of myself and my beloved husband George Woelfel. To daughter Maria A. Woelfel all household furniture, except one picture titled Blessed Margaret Mary, which I give to daughter Anna J. Schmitt. To grandchildren Peter Schmitt and Edwin Schmitt each $100. To grandson Frederick George Endress (son of my deceased daughter Elizabeth Endress) $300. To my children viz., George J. Woelfel, Anna J. Schmitt, Barbara E. Mathis and Maria A. Woelfel, $250. To grandson George Woelfel (the son of my deceased daughter Elizabeth Endress), $1500, which sum shall be paid to him when he shall have arrived at the age of 40 years. To granddaughter Maria A. Woelfel (daughter of my decased son John C. Woelfel), $1000, which shall be paid to him when he reaches 35 years. To grandson Frederick Lutz (son of my deceased daughter Margaret Lutz) the sum of $400, which shall be paid to him when he reaches 35 years. To Marie Lutz (daughter of my deceased daughter Margaret Lutz) $400 to be paid to her when she reaches 35 years. To granddaughter Geraldine Lutz (daughter of my deceased daughter Margaret Lutz) $400 to be paid to her when she reaches 35 years. My house and lot at 16 North Luzerne Avenue I give to my daughter Maria A. Woelfel, to be held by her as long as she shall remain unmarried, with the right to purchase said fee-simple property at any time before her marriage for the price of $2000, and to take an absolute title thereto by paying said sum to my Executrix. Should my daughter fail to purchase the property, then it shall become part of the residue of my estate. All the rest and residue of my estate I direct my Executrix to divide into five equal parts, distributed to daughter Anna J. Schmitt, daughter Maria A. Woelfel, daughter Barbara E. Mathis, son John Woelfel, and son George J. Woelfel (with additional provisions if any should die before the testator). Daughter Maria A. Woelfel to be executrix. Signed Elizabeth Anna Kunigunda Woelfel. Witnesses: Jas. G. Phillips, John A. Henkus, Wm. B. Smith. On 10 March 1930 proved by Wm. B. Smith and Jas. G. Phillips. Codicil of 11 February 1925 states that “As I have not heard from my grandson, Frederick Lutz, (son of my deceased daughter, Margaret Lutz) … for a number of years past … I hereby revoke the bequest …” Witnesses to the codicil: Maria Anna Woelfel, Mrs. Anna E. Getz, Elizabeth J. Schussler. On 10 March 1930, Maria A. Woelfel states that the testatrix departed life on 13 January 1930. Admitted to record. [Baltimore City, Maryland, Will Book 1929, pages 434–438.]
WOELFEL.—On January 13, 1930, ELIZABETH, beloved wife of the late George Woelfel.
Funeral will take place from her late residence, 16 North Luzerne avenue, on Thursday at 8.30 A. M.; thence to St. Michael’s Church, where Solemn Requiem High Mass will be said at 9 A. M. Interment in Holy Remeemer Cemetery.
[Baltimore Sun, 14 January 1930, page 23.]
1880 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
Enumeration District 22, West part 3 precinct 2nd Ward, page 398A
212 Canton Avenue
Dweling 124, Family 196
Woelfel, George, white, male, 38, married, furniture dealer, born in Bavaria, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, Annie, white, female, 36, wife, married, keeping house, born in Bavaria, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, Elizabeth, white, female, 13, daughter, single, at home, attended school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, John, white, male, 10, son, single, at school, attended school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, Margaret, white, female, 8, daughter, single, at school, attended school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, George, white, male, 6, son, single, at school, attended school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, John, white, male, 4, son, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
Woelfel, Annie, white, female, 8/12, born in September 1879, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria
1900 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
4th Precinct, Enumeration District 62, Sheet 9
316 Ann Street, Dwelling 150, Family 185
Woelfel, George, head, white, male, born July 1840, 59, married, born in Germany, both parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1865, 35 years in the U.S., naturalized citizen, store keeper, 0 months not employed, can read and write, speaks English, lives in house
Woelfel, Elizabeth, wife, white, female, born July 1844, 55, married, mother of 4 children of whom 4 are living, born in Germany, both parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1865, 35 years in the U.S., can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, Annie, daughter, white, female, born September 1879, 20, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, George, son, white, male, born March 1874, 26, married, married for 1 year, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, book keeper, 0 months not employed, can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, Elizabeth, daughter in law, white, female, born December 1877, 22, married, married for 1 year, mother of 1 child of which 1 child is living, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, Bernard, grandson, white, male, born January 1900, 4/12, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, cannot read or write, does not speak English
Woelfel, Barbara, daughter, white, female, born September 1883, 16, single, born in Maryland, father born in Maryland, mother born in Germany, can read and write, speaks English
Woelfel, Mamie, daughter, white, male [sic], born January 1887, 13, single, born in Maryland, father born in Maryland, mother born in Germany, at school, attended school for 9 months, can read and write, speaks English
Vernon, Mary, boarder, white, female, born February 1837, 63, single, born in Ireland, both parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1848, 52 years in the U.S., music teacher, 0 months not employed, can read and write, speaks English
Letters of Administration Granted—Estate of George Woelfel to Kunigunda Woelfel, bond $2,000. [Baltimore Sun, 20 January 1908, page 8.]
1920 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
6th Ward, Enumeration District 68, page 3B
16 N. Luzerne Avenue
Dwelling 65, Visited Number 71
Woelfel, Elizabeth, head, owns free of mortgage, female, white, 75, widowed, immigrated in 1863, naturalized in 1868, can read and write, born in Bavaria, tongue German, both parents born in Bavaria and spoke German, speaks English, no occupation
Woelfel, Mamie A., daughter, female, white, 33, single, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Bavaria and spoke German, speaks English, no occupation
Woelfel, George, male, white, 37, divorced, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, collector for furniture store, speaks English
The last will and testament of Elizabeth Anna Kunigunda Woelfel, widow, of the City of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland, was dated 1 March 1915. To St. Anthony’s (Roman Catholic) Orphan Asylum, $100. To the Order of Oblate Sisters of Providence (colored), $50. To the Dolan Children’s Aid Society, $50. To the Rector of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church $300, as an offer for requiem masses to be said for the repose of the souls of myself and my beloved husband George Woelfel. To daughter Maria A. Woelfel all household furniture, except one picture titled Blessed Margaret Mary, which I give to daughter Anna J. Schmitt. To grandchildren Peter Schmitt and Edwin Schmitt each $100. To grandson Frederick George Endress (son of my deceased daughter Elizabeth Endress) $300. To my children viz., George J. Woelfel, Anna J. Schmitt, Barbara E. Mathis and Maria A. Woelfel, $250. To grandson George Woelfel (the son of my deceased daughter Elizabeth Endress), $1500, which sum shall be paid to him when he shall have arrived at the age of 40 years. To granddaughter Maria A. Woelfel (daughter of my decased son John C. Woelfel), $1000, which shall be paid to him when he reaches 35 years. To grandson Frederick Lutz (son of my deceased daughter Margaret Lutz) the sum of $400, which shall be paid to him when he reaches 35 years. To Marie Lutz (daughter of my deceased daughter Margaret Lutz) $400 to be paid to her when she reaches 35 years. To granddaughter Geraldine Lutz (daughter of my deceased daughter Margaret Lutz) $400 to be paid to her when she reaches 35 years. My house and lot at 16 North Luzerne Avenue I give to my daughter Maria A. Woelfel, to be held by her as long as she shall remain unmarried, with the right to purchase said fee-simple property at any time before her marriage for the price of $2000, and to take an absolute title thereto by paying said sum to my Executrix. Should my daughter fail to purchase the property, then it shall become part of the residue of my estate. All the rest and residue of my estate I direct my Executrix to divide into five equal parts, distributed to daughter Anna J. Schmitt, daughter Maria A. Woelfel, daughter Barbara E. Mathis, son John Woelfel, and son George J. Woelfel (with additional provisions if any should die before the testator). Daughter Maria A. Woelfel to be executrix. Signed Elizabeth Anna Kunigunda Woelfel. Witnesses: Jas. G. Phillips, John A. Henkus, Wm. B. Smith. On 10 March 1930 proved by Wm. B. Smith and Jas. G. Phillips. Codicil of 11 February 1925 states that “As I have not heard from my grandson, Frederick Lutz, (son of my deceased daughter, Margaret Lutz) … for a number of years past … I hereby revoke the bequest …” Witnesses to the codicil: Maria Anna Woelfel, Mrs. Anna E. Getz, Elizabeth J. Schussler. On 10 March 1930, Maria A. Woelfel states that the testatrix departed life on 13 January 1930. Admitted to record. [Baltimore City, Maryland, Will Book 1929, pages 434–438.]
WOELFEL.—On January 13, 1930, ELIZABETH, beloved wife of the late George Woelfel.
Funeral will take place from her late residence, 16 North Luzerne avenue, on Thursday at 8.30 A. M.; thence to St. Michael’s Church, where Solemn Requiem High Mass will be said at 9 A. M. Interment in Holy Remeemer Cemetery.
[Baltimore Sun, 14 January 1930, page 23.]
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