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The Peter Sprengling Family
Peter Sprengling
b. 10 Jun 1836, Weinolsheim,
Kreis Oppenheim, Rheinland-Pfalz
ba. 12 Jun 1836, Dolgesheim,
Kreis Oppenheim, Rheinland-Pfalz
d. 16 Jan 1877, Hudson County Hospital
for the Insane, North Bergen,
Hudson Co, NJ
bu. Hoboken Cemetery, North Bergen,
Hudson Co, NJ
m. 6 Aug 1867,
Hoboken, Hudson Co, NJ
Maria Hanna Charlotte NN
b. May 1825-1827, Hanover, Germany
d. bef. 17 Oct 1906, Hudson Co, NJ
Widow of Wilhelm Peter Augustus
Strübeg-Strübig-Strebeck
Children:
Frank P. Sprengling
b. abt 1868, Hudson Co, NJ
d. 6 Feb 1916, Bergen Co, NJ
Chronological Timeline:
On 18 Oct 1854 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, John H. Senne & his wife Barbara mortgaged a property to Catherina Sprengling for $1,000. The property was described as "Lot nine and the East one third of Lot twelve in Block forty five in the second Ward of the City of Milwaukee and the buildings thereon." John H. & Barbara Senn stated they would be responsible for taxes and assessments of every nature, as well as $50 for attorney's fees. The witnesses to the deed were A. Henry Bielfeld JP and Lorenz Minkler. John H. & Barbara Senn swore oath and proved the deed on 18 Oct 1854 and the deed was recorded the same day. The full entry states the mortgage was delivered to Peter Sprengling.
NOTE: This property is presently located near the corner of W Highland Ave. and N 6th St. in Milwaukee. This is now a parking lot, directly across the street from the Fiserv Forum.
SOURCE: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin mortgage volume 26, page 449-450
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On 16 Jun 1855, Peter Sprengling and A. Henry Bielfeld JP were witnesses to a deed between Henry & Charlotte Werdehoff and Kalmon Simon. The property is described as being in Sheboygan County. Henry & Charlotte Werdehoff swore oath and proved the deed on the same day in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSRG-Y93F-C
On 14 Apr 1856 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Banner und Volksfreund Vereinigte Tägliche Stadt-Ausgabe published an article mentioning Peter Sprengling:
"Tägliche Brief-Liste [Daily Letter List]
April 14, 1856
Sprengling Peter"
NOTE: This is indicative that there was a letter addressed to Peter Sprengling at the local post office.
On 11 Jun 1856 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Banner und Volksfreund Vereinigte Tägliche Stadt-Ausgabe published an article mentioning Peter Sprengling:
"Tägliche Brief-Liste [Daily Letter List]
Juni 11, 1856
Sprengling Peter"
NOTE: This is indicative that there was a letter addressed to Peter Sprengling at the local post office.
On 1 Oct 1856 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Banner und Volksfreund Vereinigte Tägliche Stadt-Ausgabe published an article mentioning Peter Sprengling:
"Halbmonathliche Brief-Liste [Bi-Monthly Letter List]
Springline Peter"
NOTE: This is indicative that there was a letter addressed to Peter Sprengling at the local post office.
Nearly every day from July to December of 1856 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the The Daily Milwaukee News published an article regarding Peter Sprengling-Springling:
"FAMILY GROCERY
P. SPRINGLING,
Main Street, between Mason and Wisconsin.
Just received a fine lot of German and French prunes. The German prunes are very superior in quality, and entirely fresh.
TEAS!
A fine assortment of fresh and superior quality of teas, such as Gunpowder, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Oolong &c, &c
FISH!
Fresh and very fine Salmon, Mackerel, White Fish, pickled Cod, &c, &c
Also, Groceries of every kind usually kept in Grocery Stores.
Also, a fine assortment of CIGARS of the best brands, Operas, Londres, and Rogallas of different grades.
FRESH BUTTER AND EGGS,
Just received fresh from the country, at SPRINGLING'S, 259 Main st.
FLOUR CONSTANTLY ON HAND-Best wheat flour, rye flour, corn meal, cracked wheat, graham flour, &c, &c
SPRINGLING'S 259 Main street.
HOPS.-A lot of Fresh Hops just received at SPRINGLING'S
GERMAN SOAP.
A superior article of German soap, used for genera[l] washing purposes, just received at 259 Main Street by P. SPRINGLING
APPLES! APPLES! APPLES!
Just received, at P. SPRENGLING'S, No. 259 Main street, 150 bbls. apples which are selling at the small price of $3,00 per bbl. Also, a choice lot of grapes for sale cheap.
On 8 Jan 1857 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Banner und Volksfreund Vereinigte Tägliche Stadt-Ausgabe published an article mentioning Peter Sprengling:
"Tägliche Brief-Liste [Daily Letter List]
January 8, 1857
Sprengling Peter"
NOTE: This is indicative that there was a letter addressed to Peter Sprengling at the local post office.
On 26 May 1857 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Daily Milwaukee News published an article regarding Peter Sprengling:
"Tibbals & Sprengling open a grocery store at 259 Main Street."
On the same day and in the same newspaper began a sales advertisement, which was published every day from May 26 through June 9:
"Fresh Groceries!
At the old stand of Peter Sprengling,
259 Main Street,
now
Tibbals & Sprengling.
Just arrived by the first steamer of the season, a
fresh supply of Groceries, direct from the city of
New York. The articles are all of the first quality, and
selected with great care, with especial reference to
CITY TRADE,
and Peter's old customers may rely upon getting the
full value of their money, for with the increased
facilities by the addition to the firm of his worthy partner,
Mr. Tibbals, he is better prepared to supply their wants,
and they invite those who have not before traded at
their store to call and see for themselves. They have
the very best qualities of
teas, sugars,
fish, dried and pickled;
pickles, bottled;
bottled preserves;
flavoring extracts;
fruits, sardines,
citron and lemon, preserved.
Figs 'extra quality' in five lb. paper
boxes; Extra Liverpool Salt,
for dairy purposes;
And all articles usually kept at a first class family
grocery store. Goods delivered to any part of the city
without extra charge.
Tibbals & Sprengling, 259 Main Street."
On 22 Aug 1857 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Daily Milwaukee News published an article regarding Peter Sprengling. The article was also published on August 23, 25, 29, 30 and September 1, 4 and 5:
"Dissolution of Co-Partnership.
Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between Lincoln N. Tibbals and Peter Sprengling, under the firm name and style of "Tibbals & Sprengling" is this day dissolved.
The public are hereby notified not to sell Peter Sprengling any goods, for, or on account of said firm of Tibbals and Sprengling, nor to pay any monies due said firm to said Peter Sprengling.
August 18, 1857. L. N. TIBBALS.
On 28 Jan 1864 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, Peter Sprengling enlisted as a private in Capt. Ritter's Company, Georgia Light Artillery, Capt. John B. Rowan's Company (Steven's VA Light Artillery) for service from January to May, when he was captured at the Battle of Resaca in Georgia on 16 May 1864. On 20 May 1864, as a prisoner of war at Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia, Peter Sprengling was transferred to the military prison in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was received the following day on 21 May 1864. Two days later, on 21 May 1864, he was transferred from the the military prison in Louisville to another military prison in Alton, Illinois, where he was received on 25 May 1864. The records for this transfer states Peter Sprengling had enlisted in the US Navy. Peter Sprengling was discharged from service on 10 Jun 1864 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois, but wasn't released from the military prison until 16 Jul 1864. These records give significant amounts of detail describing Peter Sprengling. He was a 28 year old gardener born in Prussia, who had blue eyes, light brown hair and a sallow complexion. He was 5'3 3/4" in height and had two moles on his back.
NOTE: It's peculiar that Peter Sprengling seemlingly enlisted and served for the Confederates during the Civil War. This is in stark contrast to his half-brother Andreas Sprengling and brother-in-law Johann Peter Stümpges, who both served for the Union out of Wisconsin.
An 1865 tax assessment shows P. Springling paying taxes as a "retail dealer" and "retail liquor" in Titusville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The retail dealer license was #234 . The retail liquor license was #235.
On 6 Aug 1867 at St. Mathew's Church in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, Peter Sprengling (29 years old) was married to the widowed Maria Charlotte Strubick (37 years old); both residents of Hoboken. They were married by Chas. Wossidlo, pastor of St. Mathew's Church.
NOTE: It appears in the record that Peter is listed as the widower, rather than the bride Maria. From later records, we know she was the widow of Wilhelm Peter Augustus Strübeg-Strübig-Strebeck. There's no record of any previous marriage for Peter.
The city directories for Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey show this family throughout several years. It's rather peculiar how Charlotte continued to appear as the widow of August, rather than the wife of Peter Sprengling. I suspect they were separated before he was admitted to the Hudson County Hospital for the Insane in North Bergen, unless Charlotte had something to do with his admission.
1866 Strebeck Charlotte, wid August h 104 Garden, Hoboken
1869 Stribeg Charlotte, wid August h 104 Garden, Hoboken
1870 Strubeg Charlotte, wid August h 104 Garden, Hoboken
1872 Strubeg Charlotte, wid August h 84 Meadow, Hoboken
1873 Springling Peter h 74 Second, Hoboken
1874 Sprengling Charlotte, wid August h 104 Garden, Hoboken
1877 Struberg Charlotte, wid August h 104 Garden, Hoboken
1878 Struberg Charlotte, wid August h 104 Garden, Hoboken
1882 Strubeg Charlotte, wid August 104 Garden, Hoboken
1883 Strubeg Charlotte, wid August 104 Garden, Hoboken
1884 Strebeg Charlotte, wid August 104 Garden, Hoboken
The death register for North Bergen, Hudson County, New Jersey, show that Peter Springling died on 16 Jan 1877 at the "Hud. Co. Ins. Asy. [Hudson County Insane Asylum]. He was 42 years 10 months and 10 days old, married and a native of Germany. The cause of death is listed as "apoplexy (asthenia)".
NOTE: The city directories show he was residing at 74 Second street in Hoboken in 1873, so he must've been admitted sometime between 1873-1877.
The 1880 federal census has Charlotte Striberg enumerated on 10 Jun 1880 at 104 Garden Street, in the 2nd District of the 1st Ward of Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey. The household consisted of the following:
Charlotte Striberg W F 55 W Head Keep H[ouse] Hanover Hanover Hanover
Wm. W M 21 S Son Laborer New York Hanover Hanover
Agusta W F 19 S Daugh[ter] At home New York Hanover Hanover
Frank Springell W M 13 S Son New Jersey Hess[en] Hanover
Gustave Mallander W M 31 M Son[-in-]law Carpenter Germany Germany Germany
Maria W F 26 M Daugh[ter] Keep H[ouse] New York Hanover Hanover
Wm. W M 1 S Son New Jersey Germany Germany
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBK-9LBG
The 1885 state census for New Jersey has the family enumerated within the 1st Ward of Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey. The household consisted of the following:
Charlotte Strubeg aged 20-60, female of foreign birth
Frank [Sprengling] aged 20-60, male of foreign birth
Mary aged 20-60, female of foreign birth
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9398-9GLP
The 1900 federal census has the family enuemrated on 1 Jun 1900 at 210 Garden Street, in the 2nd Precinct of Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey. The household consisted of the following:
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-672N-GK
The 1910 federal census has Frank P. Springling enumerated on 20 Apr 1910 at 31 Prospect Street in the 11th Ward of Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. The household consisted of the following:
Samuel R. Perry Head M W 53 M-15 New Jersey New Jersey New Jersey Car Inspector-Rail Road
Augusta Wife F W 50 M-15 New Jersey Germany Germany
Frank P. Springling Brother M W 42 S New Jersey Germany Germany Checker-Steamship Line
-in-law
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RJT-9MRK
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