The Damerow Family

 
Ernestine Damerow
Ernestine Damerow (center) and her sisters Caroline and Friedericka
A Sampler created by Caroline Damerow in 1871
Gottfired & Friedericka Damerow
  
  • Generation 1
  • Generation 2
  • Generation 3
  • Generation 4
  • Sources

Generation 1: George Damerow-1. He was born Bet. 1780–1800.  Maria Schulz. She was born Bet. 1780–1800.  George Damerow and Maria Schulz. They had 1 child.

  1. Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow[1, 2, 3, 4]. He was born on 10 Jun 1821 in Wallmow, Prenzlau, Prussia  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. He married Albertine Fredricka Rustembach. They were married Bet. 1840–1847. Arrival on 16 Oct 1873 (New York)[1, 2]. Residence 1900 in  Wheatfield, living with daughter Caroline, and grand daughter Maria Jagow[1, 4].  Naturalization 1900 in 1900 Census indicates naturalized. His death on 26 Jan  1909 in Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, USA (Burial St. Johnsburg Cemetery,   Wheatfield). Departure in Hamburg, Germany and Southampton, England[2].  Custom in Germany[2]. DESTINATION was United States of America[2].

 

Generation 2: Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow and Albertine FrederikaRustembach. They had 5 children.

Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow-1[1, 2, 3, 4]. Christening on 04 Sep 1808 in Storkow, Pommern,Prussia?. He was born Jul 1821 in Wallmow, Prenzlau, Prussia[1, 2, 3, 4]. Arrival on 16 Oct 1873  (New York)[1, 2]. Naturalization 1900 in 1900 Census indicates naturalized. Residence 1900 in  Wheatfield, living with daughter Caroline, and grand daughter Maria Jagow[1, 4]. Departure in  Hamburg, Germany and Southampton, England[2]. Custom in Germany[2]. DESTINATION was  United States of America[2]. Notes for Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow:  General Notes: Name: Gottfried Damerow  Arrival Date: 16 Oct 1873  Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820  Age: 53 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PASSENGER LIST OF THE SHIP "FRISIA" THAT GOTTFRIED, FRIEDERICKA, CAROLINE, ERNESTINE, AND ELIZABETH TRAVELED ON TO THE UNITED STATES IN 1873.

Port of Departure: Hamburg, Germany and Southampton, England  Destination: United States of America
Place of Origin: Germany  Ethnicity/Race/Nationality: German  Ship Name: Frisia
Search Ship Database: Search the Frisia in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database  Port of Arrival: New York
Line: 34  Microfilm Serial: M237  Microfilm Roll: M237_383  List Number:  1116
Port Arrival State: New York  Port Arrival Country: United States

Albertine FrederikaRustembach[3, 4, 5]. She was born 1819[5]. Arrival on 16 Oct 1873 in New York[5].Residence 1880 in Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, United States[3, 4]. She died on 30 Dec 1922 in  St Johnsburg, NY. Departure in Hamburg, Germany and Southampton, England[5]. Custom in  Germany[5]. DESTINATION in United States of America[5]. Notes:  General Notes: Fedke Damerow  Arrival Date: 16 Oct 1873
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1819  Age: 54

Port of Departure: Hamburg, Germany and Southampton, England  Destination: United States of America
Place of Origin: Germany  Ethnicity/Race/Nationality: German  Ship Name: Frisia
Search Ship Database: Search the Frisia in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database  Port of Arrival: New York
Line: 35  Microfilm Serial: M237  Microfilm Roll: M237_383  List Number:  1116
Port Arrival State: New York  Port Arrival Country: United States

  1. Ernestine Augustine Wilhelmina Damerow[6, 3]. She was born on 18 Jul 1867 in  Trampe, Brussow, Uckermark, Prussia?[6]. Immigration 1873 in according to 1930 US  Census. Arrival on 16 Oct 1873 (New York)[6]. Confirmation 1881 in St. Johannes  Evan. Lutheran Church, St. Johnsburg, NY. She married Frank Crego. They were  married Abt. 1888. Residence 1910 in 294 Locust Street. Naturalization 1930 in  NOT naturalized on 1930 Census. Burial 1940 in Cold Springs Cemetery,  Lockport NY. Her death on 01 Apr 1940 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY). Departure in  Hamburg, Germany and Southampton, England[6]. Custom in Germany[6].  DESTINATION was United States of America[6].
  2. Caroline Damerow[1, 3, 4]. She was born Jul 1858 in Germany[1, 4]. Arrival 1873[1].Residence 1900 (Wheatfield, Niagara, New York)[1, 4].
  3. Elizabeth Maria Auguste Damerow. She was born on 23 Aug 1856 in Karpzow,  Uckermark, Prussia. She married Fred Jagow. They were married on 14 Apr 1879  in St Peter's Lutheran Church, North Ridge, Town of Cambria, NY. Residence  1880 (Cambria, Niagara County, NY). Burial 1936 in St. John's Lutheran  Cemetery, St. Johnsburg, NY. Her death on 09 Jul 1936 (Walmore, Wheatfield,  Niagara County NY).
  4. Friedericka Damerow[7]. She was born Sep 1851 in Prussia[8]. Arrival 1871[8].  Emigration 1871 in according to 1900 census. She married Christian Behnke.  They were married 1876. Residence 1900 (Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY)[8].  Naturalization in not naturalized on 1900 Census.
  5. Wilhelmine Dorothea Damerow. She was born on 22 Sep 1849 in Wallmow,  Prenzlau, Prussia. She married Friedrich Siegmann. They were married 1870 in  Brandenburg, Prussia. Emigration 1871. Naturalization 1876. Residence 1900  (Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY).

Generation 3: Frank Crego and Ernestine Augustine Wilhelmina Damerow. They were married Abt. 1888. They  had 1 child.

Ernestine Augustine Wilhelmina Damerow-2 (Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow-1)[6, 3]. She was bornon 18 Jul 1867 in Karpzow, Uckermark, Prussia?[6]. Immigration 1873 in according to 1930 US  Census. Arrival on 16 Oct 1873 (New York)[6]. Confirmation 1881 in St. Johannes Evan. Lutheran  Church, St. Johnsburg, NY. Residence 1910 in 294 Locust Street. Naturalization 1930 in NOT  naturalized on 1930 Census. Burial 1940 in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport NY. Her death on  01 Apr 1940 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY). Departure in Hamburg, Germany and Southampton,  England[6]. Custom in Germany[6]. DESTINATION was United States of America[6].

Frank Crego is the son of Jacob D. Crego and Anna O'Connell[9]. His birth on 12 Mar 1864(Newstead, Erie County NY)[9]. Town Justice Bet. 1881–1886 (Newstead, Erie County NY).  Residence 1910 in 294 Locust Street. Occupation 1930 (Painter & Paperhanger). Census 1930 in  Block 298 (4th Ward Lockport). Burial 1940 in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport NY. His death on  06 Nov 1940 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY).

    1. William Jacob Crego[10, 11]. His birth on 07 Jul 1894 (NY)[10, 11]. He married  Genevieve Cecilia Kirkman. They were married on 30 Jan 1919 in St Joseph's  Old Cathedral, Buffalo NY. Occupation 1930 (Policeman - Lockprt Police Dept).  His death on 06  Feb 1990 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY)[11]. Social Security Number  was 058-18-9255[11]. SSN Issued was New York[11].

Generation 3: Fred Jagow and Elizabeth Maria Auguste Damerow. They were married on 14 Apr 1879 in St  Peter's Lutheran Church, North Ridge, Town of Cambria, NY. They had 9 children.

Elizabeth Maria Auguste Damerow-2 (Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow-1). She was born on 23 Aug1856 in Karpzow, Uckermark, Prussia. Residence 1880 (Cambria, Niagara County, NY). Burial  1936 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, St. Johnsburg, NY. Her death on 09 Jul 1936 (Walmore,  Wheatfield, Niagara County NY). Sources [S107] St Peter's Lutheran Records, North Ridge.

Fred Jagow. He was born on 20 Apr 1855.

      1. Eduard Heinrich Ludwig Jagow. He was born Apr 1879.
      2. Albert Friedrich Wilhelm Jagow. His birth on 20 Nov 1880 (Town of Cambria,Niagara County, NY). He married Elsbeth Helene Albertine Retzlaff. They were  married on 22 Apr 1909 in St Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore, NY. His death  on 11 Oct 1963 (Niagara Falls, NY). Burial in St Peter's Lutheran Cemetery,  Walmore, NY.
      3. Emma Martha Ernestine Jagow. She was born on 29 Aug 1882.
      4. Walter Frederick Jagow. His birth Mar 1890 (Town of Wheatfield, NiagaraCounty, NY). His death on 11 Feb 1935 (Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County,  NY). Burial was Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.
      5. Maria Jagow. Her birth on 16 Aug 1891 (Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County,NY). Her death on 01 Dec 1961 (Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY). Burial  in St Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Walmore, NY.
      6. Frederick Jagow. His birth on 27 Jul 1893 (Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County,NY). He died Oct 1978.
      7. Johann Heinrich Albert Jagow. He was born on 29 Nov 1885.
      8. John Jagow. He was born Sep 1895.
      9. Elizabeth Jagow.

Generation 3: Christian Behnke and Friedericka Damerow. They were married 1876. They had 2 children.

Friedericka Damerow-2 (Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow-1)[7]. She was born Sep 1851 in Prussia[8].Emigration 1871 in according to 1900 census. Arrival 1871[8]. Residence 1900 (Wheatfield,  Niagara County, NY)[8]. Naturalization: not naturalized on 1900 Census.

Christian Behnke[12, 7, 8, 13]. He was born Mar 1852 in Germany[12, 7, 8, 13]. Emigration 1871 inaccording to 1930 US Census. Arrival 1873[8]. Alternative Surname 1881 in Bohnke. Residence  1900 (Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY). Naturalization 1900 in prior to 1900. Census 1930 in  Living with daughter Mary Kreuger & family in North Tonawanda.

    1. Mary Behnke[14, 12, 7]. She was born 1877 in New York[14, 12, 7]. Residence 1930 in  North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York[14, 12].
    2. Martha Behnke[7]. Her birth 1877 (New York)[7]. Residence 1880 in Lockport,   Niagara, New York, United States[7]. She married Johann Schulmeister. They  were married 1896.

Generation 3: Friedrich Siegmann and Wilhelmine Dorothea Damerow. They were married 1870 in Brandenburg,  Prussia. They had 5 children

Wilhelmine Dorothea Damerow-2 (Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow-1). She was born on 22 Sep1849 in Wallmow, Prenzlau, Prussia. Emigration 1871. Naturalization 1876. Residence 1900  (Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY).

Friedrich Siegmann. He was born on 06 Jun 1839 in Wallmow, Prenzlau. Emigration 1871.

      1. Charles Siegmann. He was born Oct 1886.
      2. William Siegmann. He was born Mar 1884.
      3. Frederick Siegmann. He was born Oct 1878.
      4. Henry Siegmann. He was born Apr 1882
      5. Marie Siegmann. She was born 1872. .

Generation 4: William Jacob Crego and Genevieve Cecilia Kirkman. They were married on 30 Jan 1919 in St  Joseph's Old Cathedral, Buffalo NY. They had 8 children.

William Jacob Crego-3 (Ernestine Augustine Wilhelmina Damerow-2, Gottfried WilhelmDamerow-1)[10, 11]. His birth on 07 Jul 1894 (NY)[10, 11]. Occupation 1930 (Policeman - Lockprt  Police Dept). His death on 06 Feb 1990 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY)[11].

Genevieve Cecilia Kirkman is the daughter of Matthias Kirchman and Rose Elizabeth Riegle[15].She was born on 28 Apr 1898 in Swormville, Erie Co, NY[15]. Her death on 26 Aug 1983 (Lockport,  Niagara Co NY)[15].

    1. Virginia Rose Crego[16]. Her birth on 09 Feb 1922 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY)[16].Burial 1988 in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport NY. Her death on 03 Oct 1988  (Lockport, Niagara Co NY)[16]. Social Security Number was 122-16-4693[16]. SSN  Issued was New York[16].
    2. William Jacob Crego Jr. His birth on 03 Jul 1925 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY). Hemarried Mary Suchetzky. They were married on 09 May 1953. Burial 1992 in Cold  Springs Cemetery, Lockport NY. His death on 02 Aug 1992 (Lockport, Niagara  Co NY).
    3. Charles Roy Crego. His birth on 10 Feb 1928 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY). Hisdeath on 17 Jun 1979 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY).
    4. Frank E Crego. His birth on 08 Jan 1930 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY). MilitaryService 1952 (Korean Conflict, killed in action). He died on 05 Sep 1952 in Korea.  Awarded in Purple Hearts.
    5. Ruth Crego. Her birth on 16 Nov 1933 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY). She marriedDonald Ruberto. Their marriage on 07 Sep 1957 (Lockport, Niagara Co, NY).
    6. Mary Jane Crego. Her birth on 13 Jun 1935 (Lockport, Niagara Co, NY). Shemarried Herbert Elmer Walker. They were married on 04 Dec 1981.
    7. Carol Anne Crego. Her birth on 24 May 1939 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY). Shemarried Duane George Jones. Their marriage on 10 Oct 1960 (Lockport, Niagara  Co, NY).
    8. Flora Grace Crego. Her birth on 10 May 1920 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY). Herdeath on 19 May 1920 (Lockport, Niagara Co NY).

Generation 4: Charles Krueger and Mary Behnke. They had 2 children.

Mary Behnke-3 (Friedericka Damerow-2, Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow-1)[14, 12, 7]. She was born1877 in New York[14, 12, 7]. Residence 1930 in North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York[14, 12].

Charles Krueger[14]. He was born 1879. Residence 1930 in North Tonawanda, Niagara, NewYork[14].

    1. Elsa Krueger. She was born 1900 in New York[14]. Residence 1930 in NorthTonawanda, Niagara, New York[14].
    2. Martha Krueger.

Generation 4: Johann Schulmeister and Martha Behnke. They were married 1896. They had 4 children.

Martha Behnke-3 (Friedericka Damerow-2, Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow-1)[7]. Her birth 1877 (NewYork)[7]. Residence 1880 in Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States[7].

Johann Schulmeister is the son of Gottfried Schulmeister and Auguste. His birth 1875 (NewYork).

    1. Mathilda M. Schulmeister. She was born 1897.
    2. Esther F. Schulmeister. She was born 1898.
    3. Walter A. Schulmeister. He was born 1900.
    4. Fred W. Schulmeister. He was born 1903.

Generation 4: Henry Siegmann and Apollonia. They had 1 child.

Henry Siegmann-3 (Wilhelmine Dorothea Damerow-2, Gottfried Wilhelm Damerow-1). He wasborn Apr 1882.

Apollonia. She was born 1881.

    1. Hildebrandt Siegmann.

Sources

  1. Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,  Inc., 2004), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, ED , roll , page.  Record for Gottfried Damerow.
  2. Ancestry.com, New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,  Inc., 2006), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Gottfried Damerow.
  3. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal  Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), www.ancestry.com, Database  online. Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, ED 193, roll T9_901, page 383.2000, image 0348. Record  for Gottfried Dameron.
  4. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal  Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), www.ancestry.com, Database  online. Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, ED 193, roll T9_901, page 383.2000, image 0348. Record  for Friedrike Dameron.
  5. Ancestry.com, New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,  Inc., 2006), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Fedke Damerow.
  6. Ancestry.com, New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,  Inc., 2006), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Cineshe Damerow.
  7. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal  Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), www.ancestry.com, Database  online. Lockport, Niagara, New York, ED 182, roll T9_900, page 122.2000, image 0610. Record for  Christian Behuke.
  8. Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,  Inc., 2004), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, ED , roll , page.  Record for Christian Behnke.
  9. Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,  Inc., 2003), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Newstead, Erie, New York, post office Akron, roll 931, page 465, image 236. Record for Frank Crego.
  10. Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Provo, UT, USA, The  Generations Network, Inc., 2005), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Roll 1818601, DraftBoard  1. Record for William J Crego.
  11. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc.,  2008), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for William J. Crego.
  12. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,   Inc., 2002), www.ancestry.com, Database online. North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, ED 90,  roll 1619, page , image 461.0. Record for Christian Behnke.
  13. Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,  Inc., 2006), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, ED , roll  T624_1050, part , page. Record for Christian Behnke.
  14. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network,   Inc., 2002), www.ancestry.com, Database online. North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, ED 90,  roll 1619, page , image 461.0. Record for Charles Krueger.
  15. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc.,  2008), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Genevieve Crego.
  16. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA, The Generations Network, Inc.,  2008), www.ancestry.com, Database online. Record for Virginia R. Crego.