Charles & Wilhelmina MENKE in STL 1880
I would appreciate any information on Charles in particular, but both would be great!I'm researching and all I have found is an 1880 Census and my Great Grandmother's Death Certificate where he's listed as Carl Menke.
The 1880 Census info shows him as a Shoemaker in St. Louis, MO, with his wife Wilhelmina and they have 6 children; Charles, Lizzetta, Ameilia, Dora, Emma and Gustav.There's no info on this Census as to when he/she emigrated or when naturalized.They both show from Prussia but all the children are listed born in Missouri.I am guessing he and Wilhelmina either emigrated together or individually with their parents at young ages.On the Census she is shown as either 51 or 57 the handwriting is poor and he is listed clearly at 50 which makes his birth 1830.It also does not list age at marriage so again I don't know if they were married when they came over or individuals with their parents.Also I do not know what port they came in at.
Any information anyone can add would be great.I've been searching all over.I read most posts here before posting too.Thank you for your time!
- Paula
Any information further would be greatly appreciated.