Friedrich Heinrich Geltmayer1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 23135, (1829 - 1918)
FatherErnst Heinrich Kuhlmann4,5,6 (17 Sep 1800 - abt Nov 1853)
MotherAnne Marie Elisabeth Fenncker4,7 (1 Feb 1802 - 1844 or 1845)

Key Events:

Birth: 26 Jul 1829, Brockum, Kingdom of Hanover8,9,10
Marriage: 22 Nov 1857, Huntington Co., Indiana, Varena Long (2 Sep 1837 - 1 May 1905)11,12,13
Death: 8 Dec 1918, 1217 Guilford St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana14,15
Burial: 10 Dec 1918, St. Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana16,17,18
ChartsDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
AncestryThe Fenker Family

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Narrative:

     Friedrich Heinrich Geltmayer was born on 26 Jul 1829 in Brockum, Kingdom of Hanover, on the Geltmeyer farm, near.8,9,10 He was baptized on 2 Aug 1829 in Evangelische Lutherische Kirche, Brockum, Kingdom of Hanover, with Johann Hinrich Engelke, his uncle Fredrich Hinrich Fenncker, and Friedrich Hinrich Schlöke as godparents.4
     He arrived in New York with his parents, Ernst Heinrich Kuhlmann and Elisabeth Fenncker, on 7 Jul 1832, aboard the brig Charlotte Louise, having departed from Bremen, Germany.5,19,20,21 The family settled first in Allentown, Pennsylvania.22,23
     In the United States, the family returned to his father's birth surname, Kuhlmann, but he "Americanized" the spelling of both his first name and surname, using the spelling Frederick Kuhlman.3,24,25
     He moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with his parents after a short time.26
     His mother died in 1844 or 1845, when Friedrich was about 15 years old.27,28
     He moved about 1844 to Wooster, Ohio, with his father, and perhaps with his mother, though it seems more likely she had died in Pennsylvania.29
     He moved to Warren Twp., Huntington Co., Indiana, with his father in 1845.30,31,32,33 He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Huntington Co., Indiana, in the household of his father, Ernst Heinrich Kuhlman.34
     Frederick bought a lot on Guilford St. in 1853, where he built the house where he lived the rest of his life. A sister kept house for him for a time.35
     Frederick was appointed executor of his father's estate, along with Lewis Hitzfield. On 23 Jan 1854 they held a public auction to sell his personal property.36
     Frederick married Varena Long, daughter of Frederick Long and Lina Pfister, on 22 Nov 1857 in Huntington Co., Indiana, with D. Talapperty, justice of the peace, officiating.11,12,13
     Frederick and Varena appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, enumerated 4 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $800 and personal estate of $50. Their children William and Mary were listed as living with them, as was Eve A. Kitch, age 12, relationship unknown.37
     He was a plasterer and stone mason, like his father and his brothers.38,39,40,41,42,43
     Frederick and Varena appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $1,000 and personal estate of $100. Their children William, Mary, Emma, Elizabeth, Frederick and Charles were listed as living with them.44
     Frederick and Varena appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, on North Guilford St., enumerated 8 Jun 1880. Their children William, Mary, Emma, Elizabeth, Frederick, Charles, Joseph, Matilda, Anna and Margaret were listed as living with them.45
     Frederick and Varena appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 116 Guilford, enumerated 6 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Elizabeth, Joseph, Matilda, Anna and Margaret were listed as living with them.46
     On the afternoon of 18 Jun 1900 Frederick was painting the roof of his house on Guilford St.. As he climbed the ladder with a bucketful of red paint, the ladder broke and he tumbled headfirst into the open doorway of the outside stairway to the cellar. The paint landed on top of him, covering his face, long beard, clothing and hands. Those finding him covered in red were afraid he had suffered fatal injuries, but when the paint was removed and a doctor examined him no broken bones or internal injuries were found.47
     His wife died on 1 May 1905 in 146 North Gulford St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.48,49,50 He served with the Huntington volunteer fire department, and was the oldest surviving member at his death.35
     Frederick appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 1217 Guilford St., enumerated 18 Apr 1910, reporting he owned his home, free of mortgage. His children Elizabeth, Joseph and Anna were listed as living with him.51
     Frederick left a will dated 5 Jul 1918, in which he directed his debts and funeral expenses be paid, and all the rest of his estate be divided equally between his children, William, Emma, Frederick, Elizabeth, Matilda, Anna, Joseph and Margaret. His son-in law, Horace Kiracofe was named executor.52
     Frederick died on 8 Dec 1918, his residence, 1217 Guilford St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 89.14,15 He was buried on 10 Dec 1918 in St. Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.16,17,18
     His will was probated on 12 Dec 1918 in Huntington Co., Indiana, Circuit Court.52

Children:
     Children with Varena Long:

Citations

  1. [S11240] Taufregister (Baptism Register), Kingdom of Hanover, 1829, pg 68, no. 20, Friedrich Hinrich Kuhlmann Geltmayer.
  2. [S10864] Charlotte Louise arrival 7 Jul 1832, Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897, shows name as Friedrich H., son of E. Kuhlmann.
  3. [S10846] Earnest Kuhlman household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Fredrick Kuhlman.
  4. [S11240] Taufregister (Baptism Register), Kingdom of Hanover, 1829, pg 68, no. 20, Friedrich Hinrich Kuhlmann.
  5. [S10864] Charlotte Louise arrival 7 Jul 1832, Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897.
  6. [S10846] Earnest Kuhlman household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  7. [S10849] Frederick Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows his mother as --- Fenker.
  8. [S11240] Taufregister (Baptism Register), Kingdom of Hanover, 1829, pg 68, no. 20, Friedrich Hinrich Kuhlmann Geltmayer, shows date.
  9. [S10864] Charlotte Louise arrival 7 Jul 1832, Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897, shows age 3 when arriving in New York 7 Jul 1831.
  10. [S10849] Frederick Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows date, as 25th, and country, as Germany.
  11. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, B:326, Frederick H. Kuhlman and Ferana Long, shows date and officiant.
  12. [S10854] Frederick Kuhlman household, 1860 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  13. [S10885] Mrs. Frederick Kuhlman obituary, Daily News-Democrat, shows date.
  14. [S10849] Frederick Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  15. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows died Sunday, address, and at his home.
  16. [S10849] Frederick Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows date and cemetery, as German Reform Cemetery.
  17. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows funeral Tuesday, and cemetery, as St. Peter's Reformed.
  18. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 72185226, Frederick Heinrich Kuhlman, includes tombstone photo.
  19. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows he came to America with parents at age 3, story of visit.
  20. [S10853] Anne Maria Fernandez obituary, Evening Herald, shows her parents came to Bethlehem in 1832 but she came the following year.
  21. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows year.
  22. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows they took up their first residence in Allentown.
  23. [S10853] Anne Maria Fernandez obituary, Evening Herald, shows her parents came to Bethlehem in 1832 but she came the following year with an aunt, and they later moved to Allentown.
  24. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, B:326, Frederick H. Kuhlman and Ferana Long.
  25. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 72185226, Frederick Heinrich Kuhlman, includes tombstone photo showing name as Frederick Kuhlman.
  26. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows they moved to Bethlehem.
  27. [S10846] Earnest Kuhlman household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows her not in household, with youngest child age 6.
  28. [S10852] Nathan Henry Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows she died when he was a small boy, and he moved to Indiana with his father. Other sources place the move to Indiana about 1845.
  29. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows the family moved west, spending a year in Wooster, Ohio.
  30. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows the family came to Huntington Co. after spending a year in Wooster, Ohio.
  31. [S10851] Elizabeth Kuhlman obituary, Evening Herald, shows they came to Huntington Co. in 1845, township and town.
  32. [S10852] Nathan Henry Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows he moved to Indiana with father at age 10, which would have been 1842, but his younger sister was born in Pennsylvania about 1844.
  33. [S10853] Anne Maria Fernandez obituary, Evening Herald, shows family came to Huntington Co. 1845, township, in Claysville.
  34. [S10846] Earnest Kuhlman household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  35. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald.
  36. [S10871] "Executor's Notice" and "Executor's Sale," The Indiana Herald, 4 Jan 1854.
  37. [S10854] Frederick Kuhlman household, 1860 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  38. [S10846] Earnest Kuhlman household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as plasterer.
  39. [S10854] Frederick Kuhlman household, 1860 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as plasterer.
  40. [S10855] Fredrick Kuhlman household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as plasterer.
  41. [S10856] Fredk Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as plasterer.
  42. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as plaster.
  43. [S10850] Frederick Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows occupation as stone mason and plasterer.
  44. [S10855] Fredrick Kuhlman household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  45. [S10856] Fredk Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  46. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  47. [S11242] "The Ladder Parted," Huntington Weekly Herald, 22 Jun 1900.
  48. [S10863] Mrs. Fred Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  49. [S10885] Mrs. Frederick Kuhlman obituary, Daily News-Democrat, shows died this morning, at her home, and address.
  50. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 71854776, Varena Long Kuhlman, shows year, 1905, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  51. [S10858] Frederick Kulhman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  52. [S10862] Will Book, Huntington Co., Indiana, H:415-6, will of Frederick Kuhlman, 12 Dec 1918.
  53. [S10854] Frederick Kuhlman household, 1860 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  54. [S10855] Fredrick Kuhlman household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  55. [S10885] Mrs. Frederick Kuhlman obituary, Daily News-Democrat.
  56. [S11017] Newspaper Artists' Association, Forth Worth, Makers of Fort Worth, pg 79, F. M. Kuhlman.
  57. [S11022] Charles Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Democrat.
  58. [S11091] "Wedding Approach," Daily News-Democrat, 12 Oct 1903.
  59. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, W:293, Frank R. Smith and Anna L. Kuhlman.
  60. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, O:145, George Zurbuch and Margaret Kuhlman.