George Altenburg

George Altenburg was born September 11, 1825, in Canada, and died February 2, 1869, in Cattaraugus Co., NY, at age 43. Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY. He is the son of Daniel David Altenburg of Ballston, Saratoga Co., NY, and Elizabeth Fancher of Roxbury, Morris Co., NJ.

Sarah Oyer was born August 18, 1831, in East Otto, Cattaraugus Co., NY, and died April 25, 1887, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY, at age 55. Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

George Altenburg and Sarah Oyer were married before July, 1850, in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

George Altenburg and Sarah (Oyer) Altenburg had nine children:

  1. George H. Altenburg: Born July 29, 1851, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died October 9, 1852, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY (age 1). Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.
  2. Emma Jane "Janey" Altenburg: Born April 27, 1853, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died July 12, 1881, in Unknown (age 28). Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.
  3. Ephraim Fancher Altenburg: Born March 10, 1855, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died March 5, 1935, in Palestine, Kosciusko Co., IN (age 79). Buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Kosciusko Co., IN. Married about 1882 in Granger, Cattaraugus Co., NY, to Abigail Minerva "Minnie" Piatt: Born August 6, 1865, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died October 31, 1949, in Burket, Kosciusko Co., IN (age 94). Buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Kosciusko Co., IN.
  4. Fredrick Filmore Altenburg: Born September 27, 1856, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died September 12, 1930, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY (age 73). Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Married 1882, in Unknown, to Hattie E. Shaw: Born September 15, 1863, in Newfane, Niagara Co., NY; Died May 30, 1954, in Butler, Butler Co., PA (age 90). Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.
  5. Thomas H. Altenburg: Born May 1, 1858, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died May 23, 1930, in Marathon Co., WI (age 72). Buried in Knowlton Cemetery, Knowlton, Marathon Co., WI. Married to Anna Unknown: Born February 20, 1865, in Unknown; Died February 14, 1940, in Unknown (age 74). Buried in Knowlton Cemetery, Knowlton, Marathon Co., WI.
  6. Frank M. Altenburg: Born April 19, 1863, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died May 26, 1863, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY (age 3). Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.
  7. Harriet Altenburg: Born August 27, 1864, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died February 17, 1927, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY (age 62). Buried in in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.
  8. Abraham "Abe" Altenburg: Born March 6, 1866, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died September 29, 1940, in Plover, Portage Co., WI (age 74). Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Married March 13, 1888, in New York, to Addie Hills: Born Unknown, in New York; Died Unknown.
  9. Margaret G. "Maggie" Altenburg: Born December 4, 1868, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died October 2, 1952, in Gowanda, Cattaraugus Co., NY (age 83). Buried in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Married (1) 1888, to Boone G. Haley: Born 1867, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died 1896, in Cattaraugus Co., NY (about age 28). Buried in in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Married (2) 1901, to Samuel Simmons: Born March 19, 1857, in Ellocottville, Cattaraugus Co., NY; Died August 23, 1937, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY (age 80). Buried in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

TIMELINE

Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.

George Altenburg was born September 11, 1825, in Canada.

Sarah Oyer was born August 18, 1831, in East Otto, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

George Altenburg and Sarah Oyer were married before July, 1850, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 19, 1850, shows George Altenburg (age 25) born in Canada, is a Hotel Keeper, and is living in Burton, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Living with him are: Sarah Altenburg (age 18) born in New York; Elizabeth Altenburg (age 21) born in Canada; Adelia Oyer (age21) born in New York; Eliza O'Neal (age 18) born in Ireand, and Henry Tracy (age 27) born in New York.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 21, 1855, shows George Altenburg (age 25) born in Unknown, is a married Lumberman, and is living in the Town of Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Sarah Altenburg (age 24) born in Cattaraugus Co., NY; his daughter, Emma J. Altenburg (age 9) born in Cattaraugus Co., NY, and his son, Ephraim Altenburg (age 3/12) born in Cattaraugus Co., NY.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 23, 1860, shows George Altenburg (age 35) born in Canada, and with real estate of $1,300 and personal estate of $500 is a Lumberman, and is living in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Living with him are: Sarah Altenburg (age 29) born in New York, and with real estate of $200; Emma Jane Altenburg (age 7) born in New York; Ephram Altenburg (age 5) born in New York; Fredrick Altenburg (age 4) born in New York; Thomas Altenburg (age 2) born in New York; George Altenburg (age 2/12) born in New York; and Mary Morgan (age 16) born in New York, a Domestic.

George Altenburg died February 2, 1869, in Cattaraugus Co., NY, at age 43. Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

Sarah (Oyer) Altenburg died April 25, 1887, in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY, at age 55. Buried in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

The Olean Democrat, Allegany, Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY, Thursday, April 28, 1887

Mrs. Sarah Altenburg, of Allegany, died Monday, of Bright's disease, aged 55 years. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church in that village at 2 o'clock p.m. Wednesday.

 

History of Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas Counties, Wisconsin, 1924.

Abraham "Abe" Altenburg

Prominent farmer of the town of Pelican, Oneida County, was born in Cattaraugus County, N.Y., March 6, 1865 [1866], son of George and Sarah (Oyer) Altenburg. The parents were natives of New York State, and the father followed the lumber industry there; he died when the son Abe was but three years old, and the latter, after reaching manhood, cared for his mother until her death in 1890. Abe Altenburg received his education in New York State and came west after his mother's death, stopping first at Stevens Point and later going to Dancy, Wis., where for two years he was manager of the farm operated by the John Weeks Lumber Co. He came to Rhinelander in the spring of 1892, and subsequently for 21 months he was runner in the lumber camps of Day & Daniels, after which he went to the oil region of southern Ohio. After spending four years as a driller and tool dresser in that section of the country he returned to Rhinelander in the spring of 1898 and here became manager of the Brown Bros. farm, remaining in that capacity for five years. In 1911 he settled on the 40-acre farm in the town of Pelican, which he had purchased previously and which is known as the old Morrill and Barber farm, adjoining Faust Lake. Here Mr. Altenburg erected a substantial set of buildings and proceeded with the clearing of the land, and he has developed it into the fine agricultural property it is today, the entire tract being cleared and furnished with modern farming equipment. He is successfully carrying on general farming and dairying, having a good herd of Holstein cattle, and he holds a high place in the esteem of the community. He is a director on the school board of his district. Fraternally he is a member of the Foresters, and he and his family affiliate with the Methodist Church. Mr. Altenburg was married in New York State, March 13, 1888, to Miss Addie Hills, daughter of Alphonso and Martha Hills, both of which parents are now deceased. A son, Howard, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Altenburg on April 8, 1889, but was taken from them by death on Aug. 22, 1905.

Abraham "Abe" Altenburg died September 29, 1940, in Plover, Portage Co., WI, at age 74. Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.