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      Judge John Philip Bëhm was also known as Behm.² Judge John Philip Bëhm, son of Joseph Bëhm and Anna Mary Matég, was born on 10 November 1867 in Missouri.^3,4,5 Conflicting evidence placed his birth on November 11, 1865 (Burial Record) or in June 1867.^1,6
     He lived with his parents, Anna and Joseph, in 1870 at Bonhomme Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.⁷
     He was enumerated with his parent Joseph Bëhm under the name of "John Boehm" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was listed as a three-year-old boy born in Missouri, his parents were foreign born.⁷
     John Philip was a farmer in 1896 at Manchester Road and Hillsboro Road, Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁸ He lived in 1896 at Manchester Road and Hillsboro Road in Missouri.⁸
     John was enumerated as the brother of Henry Matthiew Bëhm on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was listed as a single 32-year-old male born in June 1867 in Missouri. He was a farmer and could read, write and speak English.⁹
     Judge John Philip Bëhm and Henry Matthiew Bëhm appeared on the 1905 tax roll of Maries County, Missouri. The property covered was described as 20 acres in W 1/2 NESW of section lot 32, township 40, range 9; 40 acres in NWSW of section lot 32, township 40, range 9; 80 acres in S 1/2 SW of section lot 32, township 40, range 9; 48 acres S side S 1/2 NW of section lot 32, township 40, range 9; 24 acres in SWSE 15.75 a of section lot 32, township 40, range 9; 80 acres in E 1/2 SE, section lot 31, township 40, range 9; 25/100 acre in Cen SWNE of section lot 32, township 40, range 9 and 24 acres in SENE of section lot 31, township 40, range 9 of Maries County, Missouri. Property all shown as owned by "Behm Bros".¹⁰
     Judge John Philip Bëhm John Behm left last tuesday for Valley Park. He was accompanied by Adolph Haschmann on 14 March 1907 at Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹¹
     Judge John Philip Bëhm John Behm of Valley Park is visiting his brother Hy at this place. on 18 April 1907 at Missouri.¹²
     John was enumerated as the brother of Henry Matthiew Bëhm on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. He was listed as a 40-year-old single white male. He was working as a farm hand.¹³ Judge John Philip Bëhm was appointed Judge of the County Court, 1st District in 1919 in Missouri.¹⁴
     John was enumerated as the brother-in-law of Augusta Bertha Mary "Berta" Peters under the name of "John Behm" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a 52-year-old single white male born in Missouri. Both of his parents were born in Bohemia. He was a Judge of the Circuit Court.^2,15 Judge John Philip Bëhm was the informant listed on the death certificate of Charles Joseph Bëhm on 9 June 1921.^16,17
     Judge John Philip Bëhm and Francis Behm purchased the Central Motor Company on 19 December 1921 from Louis Weber and F. K. Dzengolewaski who had purchased the garage in 1919. The name was changed to the Behm Service Station and a filling station was installed. They handled oil, other equipment and the United States tires. The announcement stated that Mr. Behm stated that the new place would not take the agency for any special car. The place will be used for storage and cars will be washed and repaired. There will be day and night service.
Accoring to the notice John Behm planed to move from Vienna, Missouri to Edwardsville in the near future.¹⁸
     A notice in the Edwardsville Intelligencer on March 11, 1924 stated NOTICE - All persons owing accounts with us kindly settle same as soon as possible thereby permitting us to close up our affairs relative to dissolving our partnership. Behm Service Station.¹⁹
     John married Mary Catherine Otto, daughter of Henry Otto and Mary Buschmann, on 29 April 1924 at St. Leo's Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri. the ceremony was performed by Father Coffey.^20,4,1 Judge John Philip Bëhm lived in 1924 at Former Hy Otto home. in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, the home was purchased by the bride from the Otto family heirs.²⁰
     Apparently by May 1927 Francis was no longer a partner with his uncle, John. An article in the Edwardsville Intelligencer stated that the building at the corner of Vandalia and Johnson streets, once used as the temporary court house of Madison county and later converted into a garage was sold to R. C. Harwood by John Behm of Vienna, Missouri. Francis was not listed as a co-owner. Mr. Harwood had been a tenant of the building for several years operating under the name of the White Way Garage.²¹
     In July, 1927 property that John owned in Edwardsville, Illinois was appraised at $2,400.00. It was described as the east part of 562 and 563 and part of section 11, lot 563.²² Mary and Judge John Philip Bëhm lived in 1930 at Jackson Township in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.²³
     John is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 60-year-old-male born in Missouri. Both of his parents were born in Bohemia. He was married at the age of 58. No occupation listed.. Enumerated with him was his wife, Mary Catherine.²³
     John died on 11 April 1933 in Missouri at age 65.^3,4,1 His obituary was published in the Vienna Home Adviser on 20 April 1933 at Missouri.²⁰ His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, Requiem High Mass the service was performed by Reverend John Fugel. Those attending the funeral included William C. Weber, Anna A. Weber, David Carl Berg, Josephine Margaret Berg, Joseph Francis Berg, Emma Amelia Berg, Lydia Marie Berg, Emma Edith Behm, Francis Behm, Elizabeth Caroline Behm, Helen Bëhm, Henry Bëhm, Ethel U. Behm, Laura Emily Hawkins, Josephine Mary George, Mary Emma Williams, William Otto and Hattie Emily Bergl.²⁰ Judge John Philip Bëhm was buried on 12 April 1933 in Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Missouri.^20,24,1

Judge John Philip Bëhm Tombstone

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     Anna Behm, daughter of Joseph Bëhm and Anna Mary Matég, was born on 14 February 1861 in Missouri.¹
     She lived with her parents, Anna and Joseph, in 1870 at Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     She was enumerated with her parent Joseph Bëhm under the name of "Anna Boehm" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. She was listed as a nine-year-old girl born in Missouri, her parents were foreign born. She was attending school.²
     Anna Behm was a sponsor for Mary Emma Berg's baptism on 22 September 1878 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.³ Anna Behm was a witness at the wedding of Charles Joseph Bëhm and Virginia "Jenny" Kyle on 22 October 1879 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Missouri; witnesses were Anna Behm, Allesh Kyle, John Smith and Michael Brennemann.^1,4
     Anna died on 2 March 1881 at age 20 cause of death was tuberculosis, galloping consumption.^1,5 She was buried in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Missouri.^1,6,5,7

      Charles Joseph Bëhm was also known as Behm. Charles Joseph Bëhm, son of Joseph Bëhm and Anna Mary Matég, was born on 26 February 1859 in Jefferson County, Missouri.^4,5,3 Conflicting evidence placed his birth during November 1859.⁶ He was baptized on 20 September 1859 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri, sponsor was Charles Joseph Stüver, performed by Reverend Francis Trojan.^4,7
     He lived with his parents, Anna and Joseph, in 1860 at Rock Township in Jefferson County, Missouri.⁸
     He was enumerated with his parent Joseph Bëhm under the name of "Chas Bimm" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Rock Township, Missouri. He was listed as a one-year-old white male born in Missouri.⁸
     He lived with his parents, Anna and Joseph, in 1870 at Bonhomme Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.⁹
     He was enumerated with his parent Joseph Bëhm under the name of "Charles Boehm" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was listed as an 11-year-old boy born in Missouri, his parents were foreign born and he was attending school.⁹
     Charles Joseph Bëhm was a sponsor for Mary Emma Berg's baptism on 22 September 1878 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹⁰
     Charles married Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, daughter of Simeon Kyle and Mary Harriss, on 22 October 1879 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Missouri, the witnesses were Anna Behm and Allesh Kyle. The marriage ceremony was performed by Reverend David Josholtz. witnesses were Anna Behm, Allesh Kyle, John Smith and Michael Brennemann.^4,11
     Virginia and Charles Joseph Bëhm lived in 1880 at Bonhomme Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their child, (?).¹²
In 1880 Charles Joseph Bëhm farmed at Bonhomme Township in Missouri.¹²
     Charles was enumerated on the Agriculture Schedule of the 1880 U.S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He owned 80 acres of tilled land and one acre of permanent meadows, pastures, orchards, vineyards valued at $2,000.00. He also owned farm implements valued at $200.00 and live stock valued at $275.00. He had 20 acres in Indian corn, 50 in wheat and 1 in apples.¹³
     Charles is a head of household on the 1880 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was identified as a married 21-year-old male born in Missouri. His parents were mistakenly shown as born in Ireland. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Virginia, his son (?).¹² Mary Harriss and Charles Joseph Bëhm were shown as neighbors on the 1880 U.S. census.^14,12
In 1896 Charles Joseph Bëhm farmed at St. Paul Road in Sherman, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹⁵ He lived in 1896 at St. Paul Road in Missouri.¹⁵
     Charles is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 40-year-old white male born in Missouri in November 1859. He had been married 18 years. He was a farmer who rented a farm listed on farm schedule 149. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Virginia, his sons Henry, John H. and Charles Joseph, his daughters Louisa, Mary, Helen and Katherine B.² Charles Joseph Bëhm, Michael "Mick" Koebel and Wilhelm Heinrich Koebel were neighbors according to the 1900 census. They were living in Bonhomme Township, Missouri.^2,16,17
     Charles was enumerated on the 1910 U.S. Census of Boles Township, Franklin County, Missouri, where he was listed as a 50-year-old male born in Missouri, his parents were born in Austria. He had been married for 30 years in his present marriage and could not read or write. He was a boarder in the household of Frank Mc Graw (no known relationship).¹⁸
     Charles Joseph was a watchman in 1921.³ At the time of (an unknown value) in 1921, Charles resided in Wood River, Madison County, Illinois.³
     Charles died on 9 June 1921 at Missouri Baptist Sanitaruim in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 62, Judge John Philip Bëhm was the informant on the death certificate.^4,3 His cause of death was an internal hemorrhage accompanied by myclogenous Leukemia.³
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was C. R. Lupton at 4440 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri.³ Charles Joseph Bëhm was buried on 11 June 1921 in Valhalla Cemetery in Hanley Hills, St. Louis County, Missouri.^4,3
     His estate was probated in June 1921 at Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri, Mary Ellen "May/Mae" Bëhm was the executor the beneficiaries were Louisa Bëhm, Henry Bëhm, John H. Bëhm, Mary Bëhm, Helen Bëhm, Katherine B. Behm and Charles Joseph Bëhm, others mentioned were Francis Behm, William C. Weber, Charles Frank Weber, Clara Marguerite J. Heller, Joseph Francis Berg and Emma Amelia Laumand.¹⁹
     The final setlement of the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm was filed on 11 December 1922 at Probate Court, Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri.²⁰

     (?) (?) was born in Bohemia, Czechoslovakia.

     Mary Veronica Matég, daughter of (?) (?) and Anna Mary Matég, was born on 25 August 1846 in Prague, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia.^2,1
     Mary Veronica Matég immigrated in 1853 to New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, traveling by ship.
     She lived with her parents, Anna and Joseph, in 1860 at Rock Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.³
     Mary was enumerated with her step-parent, Joseph Bëhm under the name of "Mary Bimm" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Rock Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 13-year-old white female born in Bavaria.³
     She lived with her mother, Anna and step-father Joseph Bëhm, in 1870 at Bonhomme Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     Mary was enumerated with her step-parent, Joseph Bëhm under the name of "Mary Boehm" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 23-year-old woman born in Bohemia, her parents were foreign born.⁴ Mary and J. Francis "Frank" Weber lived from 1872 to 1894 in Times Beach, St. Louis County, Missouri, on a farm near the Meramec River.⁵
     Mary married J. Francis "Frank" Weber, son of Adalbert J. Weber and Theresa Niebauer, on 26 November 1872 at House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.²
     Mary and J. Francis "Frank" Weber lived in 1880 at Bonhomme Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Josephine, William and Charles, Mary's brother, Henry Matthiew Bëhm.⁶
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of J. Francis "Frank" Weber under the name of "Mary Weber" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. She was listed as a married 34-year-old female born in Germany as were her parents. She could not read or write.⁶
     Mary Veronica Weber and Frank J. Weber purchased a home and 280 acres of land at the corner of Antire and Jim Weber Roads, Jefferson County, Missouri, in 1894 from Jeremiah Howell.⁵
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of J. Francis "Frank" Weber under the name of "Mary Weber" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Meramec East Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. She was listed as a 58-year-old female born in Bohemia as were both of her parents. She had been married for 28 years and had seven children, four still living. She could read write and speak English.⁷
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of J. Francis "Frank" Weber under the name of "Mary Weber" on the 1910 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. She was listed as a 64-year-old married woman born in Bohemia as were both of her parents. She was married for the first time at the age of 37 and had seven children only four of whom were still living.⁸ At the time of his death in 1913, J. and Mary resided at Meramec Township in Missouri.⁹ She was named a beneficiary in the will of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on 30 May 1913. Her husband, J. Francis "Frank" Weber, died on 1 November 1913 at age 69.^10,11
     Mary Veronica Weber was appointed executrix of the estate of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on 1 November 1913.¹²
     Mary died on 19 March 1917 in Missouri at age 70, William C. Weber was the informant on the death certificate.^2,1 Her cause of death was cerebral apoplexy.¹ Mary Veronica Matég was buried on 21 March 1917 in St. Philomena Cemetery in located in House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.^10,1

      J. Francis "Frank" Weber was also known as Frank J.³ J. Francis "Frank" Weber, son of Adalbert J. Weber and Theresa Niebauer, was born on 15 June 1844 in Bohemia (according to his death certificate his place of birth was Austria - Hungary or Bohemia.^4,5,1
     J. Francis "Frank" Weber immigrated along with Adalbert J. Weber and Theresa Niebauer in 1854 at Houses Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.⁶

     J. Francis was a farm hand in 1860.⁷
     He lived with his parents, Theresa and Adalbert, in 1860 at Meramec Township in Jefferson County, Missouri.⁷
     He was enumerated with his parent Adalbert J. Weber under the name of "Francis Weaver" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri. He was listed as a 16-year-old boy born in Bavaria.⁷
     J. Francis "Frank" Weber served in the Union Army, 80th Missouri Militia as a private during the Civil War. He was in battles at Pilot Knob, Keokuk and Little Rock. In later years, while sharing his war experiences with his grandsons, Weber often spoke of the hard forced march to Pilot Knob.⁶
     Franks' grandson recalled another story told by his grandfather. It seems the Quantrill and James' gangs sometimes met at the property on Anitre Road, now known as the Beaumont Boy Scout Reservation. According to Weber, he had met some of the men from both gangs.
Once, when Quantrill was brought in with a bullet wound, they sent for a doctor from Valley Park to look after the wounded fugitive. They say Quantrill believed he was going to die, so he gave the doctor his gun. for many years, that gun was a prized possession of the Valley Park family. I have found no evidence that Quantrill's gang operated in the St. Louis area, some skirmishes they did participate in were: John Shepherd's Home, Missouri, May 1862; Sibley, Missouri, June 22, 1862 & Oct. 6, 1862; Spencer, Kentucky, Apr. 13, 1865; David Tate's Home, Missouri, Mar, 22, 1862; Texas, Nov. 22, 1864; Capt. Thatcher, MO, June 16, 1863; Tuscumbia, Missouri, Dec. 1864; Union Mills, Missouri, 1864; Wadesburg, Missouri, July 9, 1862; Wakefield's Farm, Kentucky, May 10, 1865; Warrensburg, Missouri, Mar. 26, 1862 & Mar. 26, 1864; Westport (also called Battle of Little Blue River), Missouri, Oct. 21-22, 1864; Richard White's Home, Missouri, 1865; Wilson's Creek (or Springfield & Oak Hills), Missouri, Aug. 10, 1861; Worthville, Kentucky, 1865; Younger's Winter Camp, Missouri, Feb. 10, 1863.
The James-Younger gang did operate in the St. Louis area including the May 27, 1873 St. Genevieve, Missouri robbery of the Ste. Genevieve Savings Bank of $4,100.00 and the January 31, 1874 robbery at Gad's Hill, Missouri of the Iron Mountain Railroad with a take of $12,000.00. (http://www.islandnet.com/~the-gang/)
A recording made on Jim Younger's violin, played by him during his 1876-1901 incarceration at Stillwater Prison, was restored by Frank Younger in 1997. Evelyn Hall performs period pieces on Jim's violin, with Matt Audette performing the vocals and guitar. As well as can be determined, this is the first time the violin has been played to any extent since its time in Stillwater.^6,8


     He was enumerated with his parent Adalbert J. Weber on the 1870 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri. He was listed as a 22-year-old male born in Missouri. He was working as a farm hand.⁹ Mary and J. Francis "Frank" Weber lived from 1872 to 1894 in Times Beach, St. Louis County, Missouri, on a farm near the Meramec River.⁶
     J. married Mary Veronica Matég, daughter of (?) (?) and Anna Mary Matég, on 26 November 1872 at House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.³
In 1880 J. Francis "Frank" Weber farmed at Bonhomme Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.¹⁰
     Mary and J. Francis "Frank" Weber lived in 1880 at Bonhomme Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Josephine, William and Charles, Mary's brother, Henry Matthiew Bëhm.¹⁰
     J. is a head of household on the 1880 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was identified as a married 36-year-old male born in Germany as were his parents. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary Veronica, his sons William C. and Charles Frank, his daughter Josephine J., his brother-in-law Henry Matthiew Bëhm.¹⁰
     Frank J. Weber and Mary Veronica Weber purchased a home and 280 acres of land at the corner of Antire and Jim Weber Roads, Jefferson County, Missouri, in 1894 from Jeremiah Howell.⁶
     With the help of his sons, Frank farmed the land for many years. He purchased a 12-hp Rumley tractor, which they used for wheat threshing, clover hulling, and corn shredding. by removing the front wheels of the steam-powered tractor, they were able to convert the tractor to a saw mill. The engine provided the power for sawing the lumber. (Rumley Oil Pull was designed to meet the needs of a smaller farmer and used for plowing, drilling, cultivating, harvesting, etc.) The 12-20 was the smallest model Rumely made, but it still keeps the heavy weight look. This makes them a perfect tractor for someone who doesn't have a lot of space, but wants a heavy weight tractor.⁶
J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Herman Vornberg were shown as neighbors on the 1900 U.S. census.^11,12
     J. is a head of household, under the name of ""Frank Weber"", on the 1900 U. S. Census for Meramec East Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. He was identified as a 59-year-old married male born in Bohemia as were both of his parents. He had been married for 28 years and owned a farm free of mortgage listed on farm schedule 205. He could read, write and speak English. He immigrated to the U. S. in 1861 and was naturalized.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary Veronica, his sons William C., Charles Frank and James Thomas, his daughter Josephine J.¹¹ J. Francis "Frank" Weber was shown as a neighbor of James Thomas Weber on the 1910 U.S. census.¹³
     J. is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 66-year-old male born in Bohemia as were both of his parents. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1851 and owned a farm listed on farm schedule 55. Enumerated with him was his wife, Mary Veronica.¹⁴ At the time of his death in 1913, J. and Mary resided at Meramec Township in Missouri.¹⁵
     He left a will signed 30 May 1913 at High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri, in which the beneficiary was Mary Veronica Weber, Charles Frank Weber was named a beneficiary after the death of the primary beneficiary, Josephine J. Vornberg, William C. Weber and James Thomas Weber were named beneficiaries after the death of the primary beneficiary, Michael Weber and Julia Weber were not mentioned, the witnesses were J. P. Miller and J. H. Kreienheder. His will stated "I, Frank Weber, of High Ridge in the County of Jefferson and State of Missouri, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore, make, ordain, publish and declare, this to be my last Will and Testament.
First. I order and direct that my Executrix hereinafter named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently may be.
Second. After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, I give devise and bequeath to my beloved Wife Mary Weber, all of my Property Which I may posess at my death, such as personal, mixed and real estate, during her natural life.
Thence I give, devise and bequeath to my Daughter Josephine Vornberg (nee Weber) nothing, thence to my son William C. Weber nothing, thence to my son Charles F. Weber nothing, thence to my son James T. Weber nothing. Thence after the death of my beloved wife Mary Weber, All of my personal property or mixed property shall be divided into equal shares between my four children above named. Thence I give, devise and bequeath to my son William C. Weber the south half of my farm, and he the said William C. Weber must pay out of said half the farm ($2500.00) Twenty-five hundred Dollars. Thence I give devise and bequeath to my son James T. Weber the north half of my farm, and he the said James T. Weber must pay out of said half the farm ($2500.00) Twenty-five hundred dollars; it is my will for William C. Weber, to pay the said sum of Twenty-five hundred Dollars to my son Charles F. Weber; and my son James T. Weber to pay the said sum of Twenty-five hundred Dollars to my Daughter Josephine Vornberg (nee Weber).
Further I request for my said farm shall be divided equal in value between my two son's named, William C. Weber and James T. Weber.
Lastly, I make, consitute and appoint my beloved Wife Mary Weber without Bond to be Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the 30th day of May(1913), in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and thirteen.

Frank Weber (Seal)

This indenture was, on the day of the date thereof, signed, published and declared by said testator, Frank Weber, to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request, have subscribed our names thereto as witnesses, in hi presence and in the presence of each other.

J. P. Mill
J. H. Ereienheder."¹⁶
     J. died on 1 November 1913 at Meramec Township in Missouri at age 69, William C. Weber was the informant on the death certificate.^5,1 His cause of death was chronic nephritis accompanied by hemiplegia.¹
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was O. Brackmann in Missouri.¹ J. Francis "Frank" Weber was buried on 4 November 1913 in St. Philomena Cemetery in located in House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.^5,1
     Mary Veronica Weber was appointed executrix of the estate of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on 1 November 1913.¹⁶ After the probate of his estate was filed, an inventory was taken on 15 November 1913 at Missouri. Herman Vornberg, J. P. Miller and J. H. Kreienheder prepared the inventory.¹⁶ The inventory of the estate included:

Cash on hand at date of Frank Weber deceased	$150.00
One note Executed Feb 23rd 1910 by Chas Weber due one year after date, to the amount of	$200.00
at the rate of six per cent interst due on same to date	32.00
One note executed Oct 1st 1912 by Chas Weber due one year after date to the amount of	$200.00
at the rate of six per cent interest, interest due to date	$13.50
One noe exectued May 6th 1912 by James T. Weber due one year after date at the rate of six per cent interest to the amount of	$50.00
Interest due to date
Household furniture & Bed Ware	25.00
One Top Buggy and single harness	15.00
One old Pony horse	5.00
One cow	25.00
5 head of hogs at $8.00 each	40.00
about 5 Doz of chickens at $3.00 a Doz	15.00
Cider Mill	2.00
Old Farm Wagon	8.00
Vice and Coil Springs	2.00
Corn in field	50.00
Hay in shed	60.00
About 5 bu of clover seed	30.00

All the the N.W. qr. of N.W. Qr. of Sec 3 containing 160 acres. All in Twp 43 R 4 East containing in the aggregate 280 acres.¹⁶

     Mary Catherine Otto, daughter of Henry Otto and Mary Buschmann, was born on 3 November 1889 in St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,2,3,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in Maries County (Death Certificate).⁴
     Mary Catherine was Nurse.
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Henry Otto on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. She was listed as a ten-year-old female born in Missouri and had attended school for nine months during the year.³ Mary Catherine Otto was named a beneficiary in the will of Henry Otto on 15 December 1916.⁵ Mary Catherine Otto was named a beneficiary in the will of Mary Buschmann on 28 December 1916.⁶
     Mary married Judge John Philip Bëhm, son of Joseph Bëhm and Anna Mary Matég, on 29 April 1924 at St. Leo's Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri. the ceremony was performed by Father Coffey.^7,8,9 Mary and Judge John Philip Bëhm lived in 1930 at Jackson Township in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹⁰
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of Judge John Philip Bëhm under the name of "Mary Behm" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 42-year-old female who was married at the age of 34.¹⁰
     Mary died on 19 July 1950 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, at age 60, Anna C. Otto was the informant on the death certificate.^2,11,4 Her cause of death was cerebral embolism accompanied by arteriosclerosis.⁴
     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was W. C. Birmingham in Missouri.⁴ Mary Catherine Otto was buried on 22 July 1950 in Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^12,4

Mary Catherine Behm Tombstone

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     Matthew Matég was born in Bohemia, Czechoslovakia.

     Augusta Bertha Mary "Berta" Peters, daughter of Edward Peters and Emilie (?), was born on 22 March 1863 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.³ Conflicting evidence placed her birth on March 1, 1864 (death certificate).^4,5
     She lived with her parents, Emilie and Edward, in 1870 at township 6, range 10, Madison County, Illinois.²
     She was enumerated with her parent on the 1870 U. S. Census for township 6, range 10, Illinois. She was listed as a six-year-old girl born in Pennsylvania.²
     She lived with her parents, Emilie and Edward, in 1880 at Central Township, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁶
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Edward Peters on the 1880 U. S. Census for Central Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 15-year-old girl born in Pennsylvania.⁶
     Augusta married Henry Matthiew Bëhm, son of Joseph Bëhm and Anna Mary Matég, on 29 May 1891 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri.^3,7 Augusta Bertha Mary "Berta" Peters lived in 1891 in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Augusta was enumerated as the wife of Henry Matthiew Bëhm under the name of "Bertha Behm" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a 36-year-old white female born in Pennsylvania during March 1864. Both of her parents were born in Germany. She had been married for 17 years and had 5 children, all living. She could read, write and speak English.⁴ Augusta Bertha Mary "Berta" Peters lived in 1905 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, former John Buschman farm. For over a year early in the history of Maries County both the Circuit Court and the County Court for Maries County, Missouri were held on the farm of Roysdon Roberson, afterwards known as the Jesse Crismon farm and later owned by by Mrs. Bertha Behm and her children, something over a mile southwest of Vienna.^3,8
     Augusta was enumerated as the wife of Henry Matthiew Bëhm under the name of "Bertha Behm" on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. She was listed as a 46-year-old married white female born in Pennsylvania. She had been married for 26 years and had five children all still living.⁹ Her husband, Henry Matthiew Bëhm, died on 19 November 1919 at age 62.^10,11,7
     Augusta is a head of household, under the name of "Bertha Behm", on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was identified as a 55-year-old widow born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was farmer. Enumerated with her were:, her married daughter Julia Virginia Behm, her daughters Emma Edith, her grandson Raymond Henry Volmert, her brother-in-law Judge John Philip Bëhm, her son-in-law Benjamin Casper Volmert.^12,13
     In October 1921, Bertha spent a week with her son Francis and his wife in Edwardsville, Illinois.¹⁴
     She lived with her son-in-law, Benjamin Casper Volmert and daughter, Julia, in 1930 at Jackson Township in Missouri.¹⁵
     Augusta was enumerated as the mother-in-law of Benjamin Casper Volmert under the name of "Bertha Behm" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a widowed 66-year-old married female born in Pennsylvania, her parents were born in Germany. She could read and write.¹⁵
     Augusta died on 23 October 1941 at Ozark Nursing Home in Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 78, Laura Emily Behm was the informant on the death certificate.^3,16 Her cause of death was myocarditis and senility.¹⁶ Her obituary was published in the Home Advisor Newspaper on 31 October 1941 at Missouri.³ Her obituary stated:

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     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was Schrader Funeral Home in Ballwin, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹⁶ Augusta Bertha Mary "Berta" Peters was buried on 23 October 1941 in Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, Funeral was held from the Visitation Church, Satuday at 9'oclock following a Requiem High Mass by the pastor, Rev. Father B. J. Scheffer and interment was made in the Parish Cemetery. Schroeder Funeral Home of Ballwin MO.^3,16

      Virginia "Jenny" Kyle was also known as Lizzie.³ Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, daughter of Simeon Kyle and Mary Harriss, was born in January 1864 in Missouri.^3,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1860 (1870 census).¹
     She was enumerated with her parent Simeon Kyle under the name of "Virginia Kyle" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. She was listed as a ten-year-old girl born in Missouri and was attending school.¹
     Virginia married Charles Joseph Bëhm, son of Joseph Bëhm and Anna Mary Matég, on 22 October 1879 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, the witnesses were Anna Behm and Allesh Kyle. The marriage ceremony was performed by Reverend David Josholtz. witnesses were Anna Behm, Allesh Kyle, John Smith and Michael Brennemann.^5,2
     Virginia and Charles Joseph Bëhm lived in 1880 at Bonhomme Township in St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their child, (?).⁶
     Virginia was enumerated as the wife of Charles Joseph Bëhm on the 1880 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. She was listed as a married 18-year-old female born in Missouri as were her parents.⁶
     Virginia was enumerated as the wife of Charles Joseph Bëhm under the name of "Lizzie Behm" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 36-year-old white female born in Missouri in January 1864. She had been married 18 years and had nine children, seven of whom were still living. She could read, write and speak English.³
     Virginia lived in 1910 at 4870 Page Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, residing with her were, her children Mary, Helen, Mary, Ernest, Katherine and Charles.⁴
     Virginia is a head of household, under the name of "Jennie Behm", on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 22, St. Louis, Missouri. She was identified as a 47-year-old woman born in Missouri as were her parents; she had been married for 33 years and had ten children, eight were still living. She was renting a home. Her husband was living in Franklin County, they may have been seperated at the time. Enumerated with her were:, her sons Ernest and Charles Joseph, her daughters Mary Ellen, Helen, Mary and Katherine B.⁴

      Louisa Bëhm was also known as Behm. Louisa Bëhm was also known as Virginia.¹ Louisa Bëhm, daughter of Charles Joseph Bëhm and Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, was born in November 1884 in Missouri.²
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Charles Joseph Bëhm on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a single 16-year-old white female born in Missouri in November 1884. She had attended school for eight months during the year and could read, write and speak English.² Louisa Bëhm lived circa 1915 at 5736 Clemons Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Louisa married (?) Hodgman circa 1915.¹
     Louisa Bëhm was a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.¹

      Henry Bëhm was also known as John Henry.¹
     Henry married Ethel U. (?).² Henry Bëhm and Ernest Behm might be the same person . Henry Bëhm was also known as Behm. Henry Bëhm was also known as Ernest.³ Henry Bëhm, son of Charles Joseph Bëhm and Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, was born on 29 April 1885 in Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹
     He was enumerated as the son of Charles Joseph Bëhm on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was listed as a single 15-year-old white male born in Missouri in January 1885. He had attended school for eight months during the year and could read, write and speak English.⁴
     Henry Bëhm George Behm of St. Louis County has been visiting his brother Henry Behm, south of town the past week on 9 May 1907 at Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁵
     Henry was a carpenter in 1920.²
     Ethel and Henry Bëhm lived in 1920 at 207 East 13th Street in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Residing with them were, their children Thalingy and Mildred.²
     Henry is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Tyson Lane Township, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. He was identified as a 56-year-old male born in Missouri as were both of his parents. He rented a house and was employed as a carpenter. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Ethel U., his daughters Thalingy C. and Mildred E.² Henry Bëhm lived in June 1921 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.³
     Henry Bëhm was a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.³ Henry Bëhm attended the funeral of Judge John Philip Bëhm on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁶

     John H. Bëhm, son of Charles Joseph Bëhm and Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, was born on 29 April 1885 in Missouri.^2,3 Conflicting evidence placed his birth in August 1886 (1900 census).⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Charles Joseph Bëhm on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 13-year-old white male born in Missouri in August 1886. He had attended school for eight months during the year and could read, write and speak English.⁴
     John married Irene M. Quinn, daughter of Thomas Quinn and May A. O'Toole, on 7 September 1907 at St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     John H. was a mechanic at a motor company in 1920 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.⁶
     Irene and John H. Bëhm lived in 1920 at 215 East 13th Street in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Residing with them were, their children John, Joseph and Dorothea.⁶
     John is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Tyson Lane Township, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. He was identified as a 54-year-old male born in Missouri and working as a mechanic at a motor company. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Irene M., his sons John L. and Joseph Clifford, his daughter Dorothea E., his brother-in-law Edward "Eddie" Quinn.⁶ John H. Bëhm lived in June 1921 in Oklahoma.⁷
     John H. Bëhm was a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.⁷
     John H. was an automobile mechanic in 1930.¹
     Irene and John H. Bëhm lived in 1930 at 1825 1/2 West 45th Street in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Residing with them were, their children Joseph and Dorothea.¹
     John is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He was identified as a married 45-year-old man born in Missouri as were his parents. He was married for the first time at the age of 22, could read and write, was not a veteran, rented a home for $25.00 per month and owned a radio. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Irene M., his son Joseph Clifford, his daughter Dorothea E.¹ John H. Bëhm and Leo P. Quinn were shown as neighbors on the 1930 U.S. census.^1,8
     John died on 18 June 1967 in Riverside County, California, at age 82.³

      Mary Bëhm was also known as Sadie.¹ Mary Bëhm was also known as Behm. Mary Bëhm was also known as Jane.² Mary Bëhm, daughter of Charles Joseph Bëhm and Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, was born in 1892 in Missouri.¹ Conflicting evidence placed her birth in November, 1890 (1900 Census).³
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Charles Joseph Bëhm on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a single nine-year-old white female born in Missouri in November 1890. She had attended school for eight months during the year and could read, write and speak English.³
     She lived with her parent, Virginia, in 1910 at 4870 Page Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Virginia "Jenny" Kyle under the name of "Sadie Behm" on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 22, St. Louis, Missouri. She was listed as a single 18-year-old woman born in Missouri as were her parents.¹
     Mary married (?) Bates circa 1915.² Mary Bëhm lived in June 1921 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.²
     Mary Bëhm was a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.²

      Helen Bëhm was also known as Anna. Helen Bëhm was also known as Behm. Helen Bëhm, daughter of Charles Joseph Bëhm and Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, was born in 1890 in Missouri in 1890 (1930 census).^3,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in May, 1892 (1900 census).⁵
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Charles Joseph Bëhm under the name of "Anna Behm" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a single seven-year-old white female born in Missouri in April 1892. She had attended school for eight months during the year and could read, write and speak English.⁵
     She lived with her parent, Virginia, in 1910 at 4870 Page Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Virginia "Jenny" Kyle on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 22, St. Louis, Missouri. She was listed as a single 20-year-old woman born in Missouri as were her parents.⁴
     Helen married Roy George Empson M.D., son of Harmon Empson and Millie Blackburn, in 1914.^1,3 Helen Bëhm and Roy George Empson M.D. lived in 1918 in Valmeyer, Monroe County, Illinois.⁶
     Helen and Roy George Empson M.D. lived in 1920 at Main Street in Valmeyer, Monroe County, Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Richard.²
     Helen was enumerated as the wife of Roy George Empson M.D. under the name of "Helen Empson" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Harrisonville Precinct, Valmeyer, Monroe County, Illinois. She was listed as a married 30-year-old female born in Missouri as were both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English.² Helen Bëhm lived in June 1921 in Illinois.¹
     Helen Bëhm was a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.¹
     Helen and Roy George Empson M.D. lived in 1930 in Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Richard.³
     Helen was enumerated as the wife of Roy George Empson M.D. under the name of "Helen Empson" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Harrisonville Precinct, Illinois. She was listed as a married 40-year-old woman born in Missouri were her parents. She was married for the first time at the age of 24.³ Helen Bëhm attended the funeral of Judge John Philip Bëhm on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁷

      Katherine B. Behm was also known as Rachel.² Katherine B. Behm was also known as Mina. Katherine B. Behm was also known as Grace.³ Katherine B. Behm, daughter of Charles Joseph Bëhm and Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, was born in May 1894 in Missouri.⁴ Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1898 (1910 Census).²
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Charles Joseph Bëhm under the name of "Mina Behm" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was listed as a five-year-old white female born in Missouri in April 1894.⁴
     Katherine married Leo P. Quinn, son of Thomas Quinn and May A. O'Toole, in 1908.^3,5
     She lived with her parent, Virginia, in 1910 at 4870 Page Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Katherine and Leo P. Quinn lived in 1910 at 921 Chugunne in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Residing with them were, their child, William (street name not real readable).⁵
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Virginia "Jenny" Kyle under the name of "Rachel Behm" on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 22, St. Louis, Missouri. She was listed as a 12-year-old girl born in Missouri as were her parents; she was attending school.²
     Katherine was enumerated as the wife of Leo P. Quinn under the name of "Kathleen Quinn" on the 1910 U. S. Census for Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. She was listed as a married 20-year-old woman born in Missouri, her father was born in Illilnois and her mother in Missouri.⁵
     Katherine and Leo P. Quinn lived in 1920 at 1248 Detroit Avenue in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Residing with them were (street name not real readable).⁶
     Katherine was enumerated as the wife of Leo P. Quinn under the name of "Catherine B. Quinn" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Oklahoma. She was listed as a married 27-year-old woman born in Missouri as were her parents.⁶ Katherine B. Behm lived in June 1921 in Oklahoma.³
     Katherine B. Behm was a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.³
     Katherine and Leo P. Quinn lived in 1930 at 1825 West 45th Street in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Residing with them were, their children Ruth.¹
     Katherine was enumerated as the wife of Leo P. Quinn under the name of "Katherine Quinn" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. She was listed as a married 38-year-old woman born in Missouri as were her parents. She was married for the first time at the age of 18 and could read and write.¹

      Charles Joseph Bëhm was also known as Behm. Charles Joseph Bëhm was also known as Charles H.² Charles Joseph Bëhm, son of Charles Joseph Bëhm and Virginia "Jenny" Kyle, was born on 26 February 1897 in St. Louis, Missouri.^3,1 Conflicting evidence placed his birth in 1902 (1910 and 1930 census).^4,5
     He was enumerated as the son of Charles Joseph Bëhm on the 1900 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was listed as a two-year-old white male born in Missouri in February 1897.³
     He lived with his parent, Virginia, in 1910 at 4870 Page Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     He was enumerated as the son of Virginia "Jenny" Kyle on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 22, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as an eight-year-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents; he was attending school.⁵
     Charles was enumerated under the name of "Chalres H. Behm" on the 1920 U.S. Census of ward 28, St. Louis, Missouri, where he was listed as an 18-year-old male born in Missouri as were his parents. His relationship is shown as nephew however I haven't found any evidence that Robert Bloom was his uncle. He was a boarder in the household of Robert F. Bloom (no known relationship).⁶ He lived in June 1921 in Valmeyer, Monroe County, Illinois.²
     Charles Joseph Bëhm was a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.²
     Charles Joseph was a timekeeper for a plastering contractor in 1930 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.⁴
     Charles married Marie (?) in 1930.⁴ Marie and Charles Joseph Bëhm lived in 1930 at 4251 South Normandie Avenue in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.⁴
     Charles is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for California. He was identified as a 28-year-old male born in Missouri as were his parents. He was married for the first time within the year, owned a radio, was renting a home for $40.00 per month and was not a veteran. Enumerated with him was his wife, Marie.⁴

      John Henry Bëhm was also known as Behm. John Henry Bëhm, son of Judge John Philip Bëhm and Mary Catherine Otto, was born on 17 August 1925 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^2,3
     John died on 19 August 1925 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^2,3 His cause of death was chocking to death in hospital, death certificate states "cerebral hemorhage of newborn."^2,3
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was Jno. L. Fenneise in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.³ He was buried on 20 August 1925 in Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^4,3

John Henry Bëhm Tombstone

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     Michael Weber was buried in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Missouri, St. John's or Rock Creek Cemetery.¹ Michael Weber, son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, was born on 20 November 1881.
     Michael died on 21 June 1882 in Missouri as infant.¹ He was not mention in the will of J. Francis "Frank" Weber signed 30 May 1913.

     
     Julia died in Missouri as infant. She was buried in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Missouri, St. John's or Rock Creek Cemetery. She was not mention in the will of J. Francis "Frank" Weber signed 30 May 1913.

     Josephine J. Weber, daughter of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, was born on 18 December 1874 in Missouri.^1,2
     She lived with her parents, Mary and J., in 1880 at Bonhomme Township, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Josephine was enumerated as the daughter of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on the 1880 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. She was listed as a five-year-old girl born in Missouri, her parents were born in Germany.³
     Josephine was enumerated as the daughter of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on the 1900 U. S. Census for Meramec East Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. She was listed as a single 25-year-old female born in Missouri, both of her parents were born in Bohemia. She was working as a farmer on property rented from her father and listed on farm schedule 206. She could read, write and speak English.⁴
     Josephine (her first marriage)married William H. Vornberg (his first marriage) , son of Herman Vornberg and Amelia Delbruegge, on 28 August 1900 at St. Louis County, Missouri.^5,6
     Josephine and William H. Vornberg lived circa 1908 at the corner of Antire and Jim Weber Roads in Jefferson County, Missouri. Residing with them were The couple built a home across the road from the Weber farm.⁷
     Josephine J. Vornberg was a beneficiary in the will of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on 30 May 1913 , although the bequest didn't take effect until after her death.
     Josephine died on 13 May 1917 at St. Anthony Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 42.^1,7,2 Her cause of death was carcinoma of the liver and breast.²
     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was C. Hoffmeister & Company at 7814 South Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri.² She was buried on 13 May 1917 in St. Martin Cemetery in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.^1,2

Josephine J. Weber Tombstone

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     William C. Weber, son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, was born on 28 September 1878 in Missouri.^1,2
     He lived with his parents, Mary and J., in 1880 at Bonhomme Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     He was enumerated as the son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on the 1880 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was listed as a two-year-old boy born in Missouri, his parents were born in Germany.³
     He was enumerated as the son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on the 1900 U. S. Census for Meramec East Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 21-year-old male born in Missouri, both of his parents were born in Bohemia. He could read, write and speak English.⁴
     William married Anna A. Wallach on 24 May 1904 at Jefferson County, Missouri.^5,6
     William C. Weber was a beneficiary in the will of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on 30 May 1913 , although the bequest didn't take effect until after his death. William C. Weber was the informant listed on the death certificate of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on 1 November 1913.^1,7 At the time of his mother's death in 1917, William resided in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁸ He was the informant listed on the death certificate of Mary Veronica Matég on 19 March 1917.^9,8
In 1920 William C. Weber farmed at Bonhomme Township in Missouri.²
     Anna and William C. Weber lived in 1920 at Antire Road in St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Elmer and Irene.²
     William is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was identified as a married 40-year-old man born in Missouri, his parents were born in Bohemia. He was renting a farm. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Anna A., his sons Elmer J., his daughters Irene M.²
     Although not a beneficiary, William C. Weber was mentioned in the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.¹⁰
In 1930 William C. Weber farmed at Meramec Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.¹¹
     Anna and William C. Weber lived in 1930 at Augustine Road in St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were.¹¹
     William is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 51-year-old man born in Missouri, his parents were born in Czeckoslovakia. He was renting a farm which was listed on farm schedule 42 and was not a veteran. His age at the time of his first marriage was 26. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Anna A.¹¹ William C. Weber attended the funeral of Judge John Philip Bëhm on 12 April 1933 at Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹²
     William died on 11 November 1957 in Eureka, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 79.^13,14,1 He was buried in November 1957 in St. Philomena Cemetery in located in House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.^13,14,1

     James Thomas Weber, son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, was born on 2 August 1885.^1,2,3
     He was enumerated as the son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on the 1900 U. S. Census for Meramec East Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 14-year-old male born in Missouri, both of his parents were born in Bohemia. He could read, write and speak English and had attended school for six months during the year.²
     James married Laura Marie Nollman, daughter of (?) Nollman, on 2 June 1907 at Jefferson County, Missouri.^4,5 James Thomas Weber and Laura Marie Weber lived circa 1908 in Missouri near the Weber farm on Antire Road. The home, later known as the Diffey house, was built from lumber obtained from the 1904 World's Fair.⁶ James Thomas Weber and an unknown person were shown as neighbors on the 1910 U.S. census.⁷
     James is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, St. Louis, Missouri. He was identified as a 24-year-old male born in Missouri, his parents were born in Bohmemia. He owned a farm free of mortgage and listed on famr schedule 56. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Laura Marie.⁷
     James Thomas Weber was a beneficiary in the will of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on 30 May 1913 , although the bequest didn't take effect until after his death.
In 1918 James Thomas Weber farmed in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.³ Laura and James Thomas Weber lived in 1918 in Missouri.³ He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri, he was listed as medium height and slender build with brown eyes and dark hair.³
     After the death of his parents, Jim and Laura moved back to the old Weber house and took over the family farm. Over the years they sold off part of the family property, but remained in the house until they died. The original house was torn down around 1980 but Harold lives in a home on the Weber farm which has been in the family for 100 years.⁶
In 1930 James Thomas Weber farmed at High Ridge and Valley Park Road in Meremac Township, Jefferson County, Missouri.⁸
     Laura and James Thomas Weber lived in 1930 at High Ridge and Valley Park Road in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Viola and Monroe.⁸
     James is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. He was identified as a married 44-year-old male born in Missouri, his parents were born in Czechoslovakia. He owned a farm listed on farm schedule 187, and was not a veteran. He was married for the first time at the age of 21. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Laura Marie, his sons Monroe L., his daughters Viola.⁸ James Thomas Weber, William H. Vornberg and Frederick J. Vornberg were neighbors according to the 1930 census. They were living in High Ridge and Valley Park Road, Missouri.^9,10,8 His wife, Laura Marie Nollman, died on 2 July 1970 at age 83.¹ James Thomas Weber lived in 1972 in Missouri.¹
     James died on 8 October 1972 at age 87.¹¹ He was buried in October 1972 in St. Martin Cemetery in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri, in crypt 23-24.¹²

     Charles Frank Weber, son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, was born on 4 March 1880 in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.^2,3,4
     He lived with his parents, Mary and J., in 1880 at Bonhomme Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.⁵
     He was enumerated as the son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on the 1880 U. S. Census for Bonhomme Township, Missouri. He was listed as a four-month-old boy born in Missouri, his parents were born in Germany.⁵
     He was enumerated as the son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on the 1900 U. S. Census for Meramec East Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 20-year-old male born in Missouri, both of his parents were born in Bohemia. He could read, write and speak English.⁶
     Charles married Clara Marguerite J. Heller, daughter of William C. Heller and Katherine Boehling, on 15 November 1905 at Jefferson County, Missouri.^7,8
     Charles Frank Weber was a beneficiary in the will of J. Francis "Frank" Weber on 30 May 1913 , although the bequest didn't take effect until after his death.
From 1918 to 1920 Charles Frank Weber farmed in Missouri.^9,2 Clara and Charles Frank Weber lived in 1918 at Route 18 in Eureka, St. Louis County, Missouri.² He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri, he was listed as tall with as medium build with brown eyes and dark hair.²
     Charles is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. He was identified as a married 39-year-old male born in Missouri. Both of his parents were born in Bohemia. He owned a farm listed on farm schedule 11. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Clara Marguerite J., his son Roy M., his daughters Selma K.⁹
     Although not a beneficiary, Charles Frank Weber was mentioned in the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.¹⁰
     Charles died on 22 November 1929 at Meramec Township in Missouri at age 49, Clara Marguerite J. Heller was the informant on the death certificate.³ His cause of death was piercing of left ventricle of front breast fractured when car turned over on Burnsville-House Springs Road a mile from House Springs.⁴
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was J. H. Brunner in House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri.⁴ Charles Frank Weber was buried on 24 November 1929 in St. Martin Cemetery in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.^3,4 He lived in 1933 in Eureka, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹¹

     Clara Marguerite J. Heller, daughter of William C. Heller and Katherine Boehling, was born on 13 November 1884 in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.^3,4,2
     Clara married Charles Frank Weber, son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, on 15 November 1905 at Jefferson County, Missouri.^1,5 Clara and Charles Frank Weber lived in 1918 at Route 18 in Eureka, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁶
     Clara was enumerated as the wife of Charles Frank Weber under the name of "Clara Weber" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. She was listed as a married 34-year-old female born in Missouri as were both of her parents.⁴
     Although not a beneficiary, Clara Marguerite J. Heller was mentioned in the estate of Charles Joseph Bëhm in June 1921.⁷ Her husband, Charles Frank Weber, died on 22 November 1929 at age 49. She was the informant on his death certificate.³
     She lived with her son-in-law, George Edward Bruno and daughter, Selma, in 1930 at Byrnes Mill, House Springs and Eureka Road in Jefferson County, Missouri.⁸
     Clara was enumerated as the mother-in-law of George Edward Bruno under the name of "Clara Weber" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 45-year-old widow born in Missouri as were both of her parents.⁸ At the time of her death in 1955, Clara resided in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.²
     Clara died on 24 February 1955 at St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, at age 70, Selma K. Bruno was the informant on the death certificate.^3,2 Her cause of death was heart disease, generalized arterio sclerosis and obesity.²
     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was Casey and Lenox in Missouri.² Clara Marguerite J. Heller was buried on 27 February 1955 in St. Martin Cemetery in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.^3,2

     Selma K. Weber, daughter of Charles Frank Weber and Clara Marguerite J. Heller, was born in 1907 in Jefferson County, Missouri.³
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Charles Frank Weber on the 1920 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. She was listed as a 13-year-old girl born in Missouri. She was attending school.⁴
     Selma and George Edward Bruno lived in 1930 at Byrnes Mill, House Springs and Eureka Road in Jefferson County, Missouri. Residing with them were, Selma's brother, Roy M. Weber, Selma's mother, Clara Marguerite J. Heller.³
     Selma married George Edward Bruno on 1 January 1930 at Missouri.¹
     Selma was enumerated as the wife of George Edward Bruno under the name of "Selma Bruno" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri. She was listed as a married 23-year-old woman born in Missouri as were both of her parents.³ Selma K. Bruno was the informant listed on the death certificate of Clara Marguerite J. Heller on 24 February 1955.^5,6

     Roy M. Weber, son of Charles Frank Weber and Clara Marguerite J. Heller, was born on 21 April 1911 in Missouri.^1,3 Conflicting evidence placed his birth.¹
     Roy was enumerated as the son of Charles Frank Weber on the 1920 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. He was listed as an eight-year-old boy born in Missorui. He was attending school.³
     Roy died on 9 September 1921 at age 10.¹ He was buried in St. Martin Cemetery in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.¹
     He lived with his brother-in-law, George Edward Bruno and sister Selma, in 1930 at Byrnes Mill, House Springs and Eureka Road in Jefferson County, Missouri.⁴
     Roy was enumerated as the brother-in-law of George Edward Bruno on the 1930 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Missouri. He was listed as an 18-year-old male born in Missouri as were both of his parents. He was not attending school and was employed as a farm laborer.⁴

     Laura Marie Nollman, daughter of (?) Nollman, was born on 10 July 1886.¹
     Laura married James Thomas Weber, son of J. Francis "Frank" Weber and Mary Veronica Matég, on 2 June 1907 at Jefferson County, Missouri.^2,3 Laura Marie Weber and James Thomas Weber lived circa 1908 in Missouri near the Weber farm on Antire Road. The home, later known as the Diffey house, was built from lumber obtained from the 1904 World's Fair.⁴
     Laura was enumerated as the wife of James Thomas Weber under the name of "Laura Weber" on the 1910 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, St. Louis, Missouri. She was listed as a married 23-year-old woman born in Missouri, both of her parents were born in Bohemia. She had been married for two years and had one child.⁵ Laura and James Thomas Weber lived in 1918 in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri.⁶
     Laura and James Thomas Weber lived in 1930 at High Ridge and Valley Park Road in Meremac Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Viola and Monroe.⁷
     Laura was enumerated as the wife of James Thomas Weber under the name of "Laura M. Weber" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Meramec Township, Jefferson County, Missouri. She was listed as a married 43-year-old female born in Missouri, her parents were born in Germany. She was married for the first time at the age of 21.⁷
     Laura died on 2 July 1970 at age 83.¹ She was buried on 5 July 1970 in St. Martin Cemetery in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri, in crypt 23-24.

     
     Harold married Ethel Elizabeth Kimker, daughter of Louis R. Kimker and Katharine E. (?), on 29 September 1940.²