On the 1940 Federal Census Julia (link here (385 kb), and hi resolution image here (1 MB)), age 65, and widowed is still listed as living at the 1741 Burlingame address with her 31 year old son Elmer.
4. Julia Gertrude2 Tischbein (Joannes Albert1) was born in Germany March 7, 1875. Julia died November 6, 1947 in Detroit, MI. These dates are from her death certificate. She was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, November 10, 1947
She married Joannis Sebastian Affeld 6/16/1897. He was the son of John P. Affeld and Annae Borganski. John Sebastian's date of birth is October 3, 1874, according to John's World War I draft registration card. John died 11 Oct 1925. The registration card is not dated but would be 1917 since the card does have the signed date of September 12 and his age is listed as 43 years. Also noted is their residence at the time, 761 Campell (should be Campbell) Ave. Detroit, MI
The 1920 Census lists John Affeld (age 45) with spouse named Sarah (age 43), and their 4 children, Evelyn (age 21), Raymond (age 19), Elmer (age 11), and Cyril (age7). Intresting that Julia's name is stated as "Sarah". They are still living at 761 Canpbell Ave., Detroit. (This document spells "Campbell" correctly.)
Julia is listed in 1901 as a seamstress in Detroit. In 1947 she lived at 1741 Burlingame, Detroit.
On the 1940 Federal Census Julia (link here (385 kb), and hi resolution image here (1 MB)), age 65, and widowed is still listed as living at the 1741 Burlingame address with her 31 year old son Elmer.
These documents concerning Julia were in the possession of Elmer Affeld, her son. And these documents concerning John S. Affeld were also among them.
Julia Gertrude Tischbein and Joannis Sebastian Affeld had the following children:
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Cyril3 Affeld.
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Evelyn Affeld was born 3/21/1899.
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Raymond Affeld.
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Elmer Vincent "Bud" Affeld was born in Detroit, MI in April 5, 1908. He died February 5, 1982 in Detroit, MI, at 74 years of age. Loved birds and had some as pets when he died, enjoyed oil painting, one picture he painted of a 3 masted sailing ship on the high seas is in the possession of Lou and Audrey Schneider. He never married.
Bud was awarded the Bronze Star for service in WWII, the Commendation for Outstanding Service reads:
Staff sergeant Elmer V. Affeld, 16064227, Company D, 136th Infantry Regiment, 33D Infantry Division, for out-standing performance of duty as a squad leader of his 81 mm mortar platoon, during combat operations, Grenade Hill, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 27 april 1945. His courage under fire contributed to the success of his regiment and division.
Here is a description and documents from his military career during World War II. Here is a list of other Documents of Elmer Affeld.
Occupation: He was Court Clerk for brother-in-law, Judge Louis J. Schneider, Detroit, MI.
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