William H. Ecks1

M, b. June 1861, d. 13 June 1932
Family Explorer
     William H. Ecks was born in June 1861 at Germany.2

     William H. Ecks emigrated on 10 May 1875. The ship, 'S. S. Rhein', was described as follows:



The steamship RHEIN, the first of two vessels of this name owned by Norddeutscher Lloyd, was built by Caird & Co, Greenock, Scotland, and was launched in August 1868. 2,901 tons; 106,4 x 12,22 meters (length x breadth); clipper bow, 1 funnel, 2 masts; iron construction, screw propulsion, service speed 12 knots; accommodation for 70 passengers in 1st class, 100 in 2nd class, and 600 in steerage; crew of 117.


3 October 1868, maiden voyage, Bremen - Southampton - New York. 1878, engine compounded and new boilers by builders; service speed 13 knots. 1889-18 September 1890, Bremen-Baltimore service. 1891, sold to Gray, Liverpool. 1892, resold to A. Rimner & Co, Liverpool (register shows Caird's as owner). 1893, sold to Jaeger Brothers, Liverpool. June 1894, broken up in Barrow-in-Furness.3


     William married Ella Radcliffe on 24 December 1900, at Kings, New York.4,5

     William died on 13 June 1932 A letter from the 'Flatlands Volunteer Firemens' Association' read as follows:
Dear Brother Firemen: A tribute to William H. Ecks, was born in Germany, came to this country at the age of 14 resided at Canarsie L. I. Town of Flatlands (now the Borough of Brooklyn City and State of New York.) for a number of years and died June 13th 1932 at the age of 72. He was a charter member of Flatlands Engine Co. #1 and served in the capacity of Foreman and Secretary, was ready to perform the duties devolved upon him, served his full time in the Flatlands Fire Department and after disbandment entered the service of the Fire Department City of New York, from which he was retired. He was an active member of the Flatlands Volunteer Firemen's Association Inc. He held the position of Sergeant at Arms and Steward for a number of years and was faithful to his trust. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the stricken household and to our Association. We are again reminded that for us the shadows are swiftly lengthening and how brief the span of life. The Association he loved and served so faithfully has lost a valuable friend.6
and was buried at Canarsie Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.7

Census

     William and Ella appeared on the 1905 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at Flatlands Lane (South side), enumerated 1 June 1905. William was listed as a foreman. Their son, William Radcliffe and Ella's sons, Henry and William were listed as living with them.8

     William and Ella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 2 May 1910. William was working as a city fireman Their children, William Radcliffe and Eunice Elsie were listed as living with them. His children Henry Lehman and William Adolph were listed as living with them.9

     William and Ella appeared on the 1915 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 1 June 1915. William was working for the city as a fireman. Their children, William Radcliffe and Eunice Elsie, Ella's two sons, William and Henry, and Henry's wife, Henrietta were listed as living with them.10

     William and Ella appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at Rockaway Avenue, enumerated 1920. William was listed as a fireman for New York City. Their children, William Radcliffe and Eunice Elsie, Ella's son, William, and his wife, Cynthia were listed as living with them.11

     William and Ella appeared on the 1925 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 1 June 1925. William was a New York City fireman. Their children, Eunice Elsie and William Radcliffe were listed as living with them.12

     William and Ella appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at East 92nd Street, enumerated 10 April 1930. William was renting, paying $45.00 a month. They had a radio in the home. He was retired Their son, William Radcliffe was listed as living with them.13

Children of William H. Ecks and Ella Radcliffe

Last Edited=26 Sep 2021

Citations

  1. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, Data provided by Penny.
  2. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 59.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Copy of ship manifest is from Ancestry web site. Page one title and page ten was combined for ease of reading.
  4. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, Data provided by Penny. William H. Ecks, in 1900, according to the census, was a next door neighbor to Ella.
  5. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York, New York, Marriage Index 1866-1937
    Name: William H Ecks Gender: Male Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1900 Marriage Place: Kings, New York, USA Recorded Marriage Year: 1901 Spouse: Ella Lemkin Certificate Number: 105.
  6. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, E-mail dated Wednesday, January 12, 2011 8:39 PM. A copy of letter from 'Flatlands Volunteer Firemens' Association.'
  7. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 129733488.
  8. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 9, line 12 thru 16.
  9. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 29 A, line 2 thru 7.
  10. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Brooklyn, New York, Page 19, line 43 thru 50.
  11. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 11 B, line 52 thru 57.
  12. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 5, line 10 thru 13.
  13. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 17 A, line 22 thru 24.

William Radcliffe Ecks1

M, b. 25 October 1902, d. January 1980
Family Explorer
FatherWilliam H. Ecks1 b. Jun 1861, d. 13 Jun 1932
MotherElla Radcliffe1 b. Oct 1870, d. 29 Jun 1948
     William Radcliffe Ecks, son of William H. Ecks and Ella Radcliffe, was born on 25 October 1902.2

     William married Mona Hunt on 1 August 1937.3

     William died in January 1980, at age 77.4

Census

     William appeared on the 1905 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, William and Ella.5

     William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, William and Ella.6

     William appeared on the 1915 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, William and Ella.7

     William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census, enumerated 1920, the household of his parents, William and Ella of Brooklyn, at Rockaway Avenue, Kings, New York.8

     William appeared on the 1925 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, William and Ella. He was working as a bank accountant.9

     William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 10 April 1930, of Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, William and Ella. He was a patrolman for the city of New Yoek.10

Family: William Radcliffe Ecks and Mona Hunt

Last Edited=13 Jul 2018

Citations

  1. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, Data provided by Penny.
  2. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, Data provided by Penny: I have no proof that this is OUR William Ecks, but Mom always said they had moved to NJ and the birth date fits.
    According to my godmother, William Radcliffe Ecks married Mona Hunt on 1 Aug. 1937.
  3. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, E-mail dated Saturday, February 05, 2011 8:41 PM, marriage information.
  4. [S20] Unknown author, Social Security Death Index, ECKS, WILLIAM 25 Oct 1902 Jan 1980 77 08540 (Princeton, Mercer, NJ) 08540 (Princeton, Mercer, NJ) New York.
  5. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 9, line 12 thru 16.
  6. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 29 A, line 2 thru 7.
  7. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Brooklyn, New York, Page 19, line 43 thru 50.
  8. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 11 B, line 52 thru 57.
  9. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 5, line 10 thru 13.
  10. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 17 A, line 22 thru 24.

Anna Katarina Edgren1

F, b. 22 January 1885
Family Explorer
FatherKarl Johan Jansson Edgren1 b. 2 Feb 1861
MotherKarolina Henriksdotter1 b. 29 May 1857, d. 31 Oct 1928
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
4th cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
4th cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Anna Katarina Edgren, daughter of Karl Johan Jansson Edgren and Karolina Henriksdotter, was born on 22 January 1885 at Älvsbacka, Värmland, Sverige.1

     Anna married Gustav Adolf Gustavsson on 30 May 1914, at Nedre Ulleruds, Värmland, Sverige.2

Children of Anna Katarina Edgren and Gustav Adolf Gustavsson

Last Edited=8 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1860-1941
    Child's Given Name: Anna Katrina Birth Date: 22 Jan 1885 Birth Place: Älvsbacka, Värmland Father: Karl Edgren Mother: Kristina Lojd Mother Birth Date: abt 1858 Mother Age: 27 GID Number: 100017.49.29000 Roll/Fiche Number: SC-1000 Volume: 842.
  2. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Marriage Records, 1860-1943
    Name: Anna Katarina Maiden Name: Edgren Gender: Kvinna Age: 30 Birth Date: 22 Jan 1884 Marriage Date: 30 Maj 1914 Parish: Nedre Ulleruds Marriage Place: Nedre Ulleruds, Värmland, Sverige Spouse: Gustaf Adolf Gustafsson.
  3. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sverige, namnindexerade födelseuppgifter, 1859-1943
    Name: Gerda Vitalis Birth Date: 10 Mar 1917 Birth Place: Nedre Ullerud, Värmland, Sverige Father: Gustav Adolf Gustafsson Mother: Anna Katarina Edgren Father Birth Date: 11 Mar 1889 Mother Birth Date: 22 Jan 1884 Page number: 0/0.
  4. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sverige, namnindexerade födelseuppgifter, 1859-1943
    Name: Anna Lisa Birth Date: 2 Dec 1915 Birth Place: Övre Ullerud, Värmland, Sverige Father: Gustaf Adolf Gustafsson Mother: Anna Katarina Edgren Father Birth Date: 12 Mar 1889 Mother Birth Date: 22 Jan 1884 Page number: 0/0.
  5. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1860-1941
    Child's Given Name: Axel Karl Johan Birth Date: 5 Jan 1917 Birth Place: Övre Ullerud, Värmland Father: Gustav Adolv Gustavsson Father Birth Date: 12 Mar 1889 Mother: Aina Katarina Edgren Mother Birth Date: 22 Jan 1884 Mother Age: 33 GID Number: 553.51.12600 Roll/Fiche Number: CK1211 Volume: SCB.
  6. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sverige, namnindexerade födelseuppgifter, 1859-1943
    Name: Karin Elvira Birth Date: 17 Okt 1919 Birth Place: Karlstads landsförsamling, Värmland, Sverige Father: Gustaf Adolf Gustafsson Mother: Anna Katarina Edgren Father Birth Date: 12 Mar 1889 Mother Birth Date: 22 Jan 1884 Page number: 0/0.

Axel Vilhelm Edgren1

M, b. 1 September 1892, d. 1 March 1973
Family Explorer
FatherKarl Johan Jansson Edgren1 b. 2 Feb 1861
MotherKarolina Henriksdotter1 b. 29 May 1857, d. 31 Oct 1928
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
4th cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
4th cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Axel Vilhelm Edgren, son of Karl Johan Jansson Edgren and Karolina Henriksdotter, was born on 1 September 1892 at Övre Ullerud, Värmland, Sverige.1

     Axel married Selma Maria Svensdotter on 29 April 1929, at Nedre Ulleruds, Värmland, Sverige.2

     Axel died on 1 March 1973, at Övre Ullerud, Värmland, Sverige, at age 80.3

Family: Axel Vilhelm Edgren and Selma Maria Svensdotter

Last Edited=22 Oct 2018

Citations

  1. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1860-1941
    Child's Given Name: Axel Wilhelm Birth Date: 1 Sep 1892 Birth Place: Övre Ullerud, Värmland Father: Karl Johan Jansson Mother: Karolina Henriksdotter Mother Birth Date: abt 1857 Mother Age: 35 GID Number: 100017.63.9200 Roll/Fiche Number: SC-1579 Volume: 1053.
  2. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Marriage Records, 1860-1943
    Name: Selma Maria Maiden Name: Svensson Gender: Kvinna Age: 33 Birth Date: 4 Apr 1896 Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1929 Parish: Nedre Ulleruds Marriage Place: Nedre Ulleruds, Värmland, Sverige Spouse: Axel Vilhelm Edgren.
  3. [S98] Compiler: Anki Lindkvist Anki Lindkvist, Information research by Anki Lindkvist, Location: Sweden, Posted, No further information.

Elin Ottilia Edgren1

F, b. 28 June 1887
Family Explorer
FatherKarl Johan Jansson Edgren1 b. 2 Feb 1861
MotherKarolina Henriksdotter1 b. 29 May 1857, d. 31 Oct 1928
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
4th cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
4th cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Elin Ottilia Edgren, daughter of Karl Johan Jansson Edgren and Karolina Henriksdotter, was born on 28 June 1887 at Övre Ullerud, Värmland, Sverige.1

     Elin married Johan August Stråle on 26 December 1907, at Nedre Ulleruds Annex, Värmland, Sverige.2

Family: Elin Ottilia Edgren and Johan August Stråle

Last Edited=22 Oct 2018

Citations

  1. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1860-1941
    Child's Given Name: Elin Ottilia Birth Date: 28 Jul 1887 Birth Place: Övre Ullerud, Värmland Father: Carl Edgren Mother: Karolina Henriksdotter GID Number: 100017.53.56500 Roll/Fiche Number: SC-1002 Volume: 903.
  2. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sweden, Indexed Marriage Records, 1860-1943
    Name: Johan August Sträh Gender: Man Age: 24 Birth Date: 5 Aug 1883 Marriage Date: 26 Dec 1907 Parish: Nedre Ulleruds Annex Marriage Place: Nedre Ulleruds Annex, Värmland, Sverige Spouse: Elin Ottilia.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke