Hermann Mueller / Herman Miller

Hermann Mueller emigrated from Stettin, Prussia to Cazenovia, NY in1908 with his wife Emilie (alternately spelled Amelia, or Emily in censuses), son Otto, and mother-in-law Sophia Bloedow.   They were sponsored by Emilie’s sister and her husband, Bertha and Charles Baaske. Sitting around the kitchen table on a rainy evening in the Adirondack Mountains, Aunt … Continue reading →

Millers & the 1940 Census, take 3

Otto, Anna and Arthur lived at 344 Hillview Ave in 1940- they were definitely counted in the census- Enumeration District 66-175, page 20. I also tracked down Eleanor at 554 Cortland Ave in April 1940 where she and Charlotte Smith shared an apartment. The landlady was Beulah Spohn. Enum 66-169, p. 16. I am positive their next move was to 1343. Both Mom and Char worked at McKesson-Robbins in Syracuse- Mom was a stenographer and Char was a filing clerk.

Third time’s the charm!

Many thanks to my mother, who cross-referenced house pictures and discovered the mystery location(s) of my grandparents and great-grandparents in 1940.  

Pam writes:

“Otto, Anna and Arthur lived at 344 Hillview Ave in 1940- they were definitely counted in the census- Enumeration District 66-175, page 20. I also tracked down Eleanor at 554 Cortland Ave in April 1940 where she and Charlotte Smith shared an apartment. The landlady was Beulah Spohn. Enum 66-169, p. 16. I am positive their next move was to 1343. Both Mom and Char worked at McKesson-Robbins in Syracuse- Mom was a stenographer and Char was a filing clerk.”

The 1940 Census for Otto, Anna, and Arthur @ 344 Hillview Ave:

 

 

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Millers & the 1940 Census, take 2

To start with, thanks to everyone who has started to follow my blog, and family members who have provided feedback!  My intention is to write as the inspiration hits, but to also try to be fairly regular in the posting.  This will be more challenging over the summer with nice weather, but we will see … Continue reading →