William H. Albrecht

William Herbert Albrecht was born 30 Jan 1850 Belleville, Illinois and died on 25 feb. 1920 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana son of John Heinrich Albrecht and Elizabeth Berresche / Rereskee

A description of him is found in his passport application.

1920 - March 3 - Pioneer Merchant Dead -

Terre Haute Feb 26 - William H. Albrecht Sr., 70 years old, superintendent of the Root tore and one of the earlier merchants of Terre Haute died last night.

Mr. Albrecht's condition has been critical for sixc weeks,resulting, it is thought, from an attack of influenza last year, but no statement of his condition and been mad public and his death xame as a surprise to his many friends and associates.

He is survived by the widow, on daughter, Helen and one son,William H. Jr., who is in the mercantile buisnees in Toledo, O.

Mr Albrecht owned a cottage at Lake Maxinkuckee and was an annual visitor here. - Citizen March 3 1920

William H. Albrecht, Former Merchant Here, Is Dead

William J. Fischer, of the Fuess-Fischer COmpany, has just received notice of the death of William Herbert Albricht, at his home in Terre Haute, Indiana

Death occured February 22. Deceased was born in Bellville January 30 185, and he was remembered by the older citizens as having been in the retail dry goods business here about 30 of 35 years ago.

He was at one time in the firm of H. Deideashelmer & Cmpany and was later a member of the firm of Espechain, Fuess & Company,

After leaving here, Mr. Albrecht was in partnership with Mr. Espenhaun in Terre Haute. - Belliville, Illinois

married 8 May 1878 St Clair, Illinois Lena S. Stubinger Birth May 4 1852 Belleville, Illinois Death May 21 1927 Culver, Marshall county, Indiana daughter of Henry Seiburger & Kate

Mrs. Lena Stuebinger Albrecht, widow of the late WIlliam H. Albrecht, and member of a pioneer Belleville Family, passed away at her home in Culver Indiana., on Saturday May 21, it was learned here today by friends of the famiy at the age of 75 years and 17days.

Her body was creameted at Indianapolis, Ind.

Mrs Albrecht was born in Belleville May 4, 1853 and was married to WIlliam H. Albrecht, also a native of this city, on May 8, 1978. He preceded her in death February 25, 1920

Shortly after he marriage, Mrs. ALbrecht went to Terre Haute, Ind., where her husband had estblished a dry goods business under the name of Espenhain & Albretch.

She began failing in health after leaving Terrre Haute about six years ago and moved to her summer home on Lake Maxinkuckee at Culver, Indiana.

The deceased is survived by one daughter, Miss Helen Albretch, of Culver, Ind.; one son William H. Albrecht, Detriot, Mich; three sisters: Mrs. Laura Brady, Cleveand OHio; Mrs. Carl F. L. Hoffinger, St Louis and Miss Ida E. Stuebinger of Culver Ind. - Belleville Daily Advocate 31 May 1927

Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name William Albrecht
Marriage 8 May 1878 St Clair, Illinois,
Spouse Lina Stuebiger

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
Name Lina Albrecht
Maiden Name Stubinger
Gender Female
Race White
Age 75
Marital Status Widow
Birth Date 11 May 1852
Birth Place Illinois
Death Date 21 May 1927
Death Place Union, Marshall, Indiana,
Death Registration Date 1926 - 1927
Father John H. Stubinger
Mother Catherine Burham

They had: William Herbert Albrecht January 17, 1882 Terre Haute, Vigo county Indiana Death 21 Jun 1964 Webb County, Texas BURIAL Laredo City Cemetery Laredo, Webb County, Texas,

William Herbert Albrecht, recognized as a dynamic force among the younger representatives of business interests in Toledo, is now the treasurer of The Inter State Mining and Coal Company. He is making steady advancement in the conduct of his affairs, for in his vocab ulary there is no such word as fail and everything which he attempts is carried forward to successful completion.

Mr. Albrecht. is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana, born January 17, 1882, his parents being William Herbert and Lena S. (Stubinger) Albrecht, the former a dry goods merchant.

Having mastered the branches of learning taught in the public schools of his native city, William H. Albrecht afterward became a student in the Culver Military Academy at Culver, Indiana, and later entered the Columbian University, now the George Washington University, at Washington, D. C., from which he was graduated as a member of the class of 1904.

When his education was completed he became associated with his father in the dry goods business, continuing in that line for a time, while later he went to New York and also spent a period in the manufacturing trade in Toledo.

He came to this city to reside in 1915 and in the following year organized the Inter State Coal Company, of which he was secretary and treasurer. In December, 1922, the business was incorporated as The Inter State Mining & Coal Company, of which he became treasurer. They mine and ship steam and domestic coals, operating in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky, and the business has been developed along substantial lines productive of gratifying res ults. He organized the Toledo Commission & Sales Company, doing a general brokerage and commission business and has been treasurer since its inception. He finds pleasure in mechanical development and is interested in watching progress along these lines. As a business man he is thorough going, energetic and systematic, building upon a substantial foundation and at all times making wise use of his talent and opportunity.

In his fraternal relations Mr. Albrecht is a Mason and an Elk, loyally following the teachings and purposes of these organizations. He has been a member of the New York Athletic Club since 1905 and by reason of his social and business connections is well known in the eastern metropolis and in various other sections of the country.

From: Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio 1623-1923 BY: John M. Killits, A.M., LL.D. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company Chicago and Toledo 1923

City Directories, 1822-1995 Name William H Albrecht Jr Gender Male Residence Year 1904 Street Address 629 Swan Residence Place Terre Haute, Indiana, USA Occupation Mngr Adv And Silk Dept Publication Title Terre Haute, Indiana, City Directory, 1904 City Directories, 1822-1995 Name William H Albrecht Jr Gender Male Residence Year 1906 Street Address 629 Swan Residence Place Terre Haute, Indiana, USA Occupation Genl Mngr, W. H. Albrecht & CO, Publication Title Terre Haute, Indiana, City Directory, 1906 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name William Herbert Albrecht
Birth 17 Jan 1882
Residence 1917-1918 Toledo, Lucas, Ohio

1920 United States Federal Census
Name William H Albrecht Jr
Age 37
Birth Year abt 1883
Birthplace Indiana
Home in 1920 Toledo Ward 6, Lucas, Ohio
Street Michigan Street
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Roomer
Marital Status Single
Father's Birthplace Illinois
Mother's Birthplace Illinois
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Operator
Industry Coal
Employment Field Employer
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes

Name William H Albrecht
Gender Male
Race White
Age 42
Birth Date abt 1882
Birth Place Indiana
Marriage Date 5 Aug 1924
Marriage Place Monroe, Michigan
Residence Place Monroe, Michigan
Father Wm H Albrecht
Mother Lena Stuehinger
Spouse Cora V Wison
Record Number 1708
Name Cora V Wison[Cora V Farnsel]
Gender Female
Race WhiteAge 29
Birth Date abt 1895
Birth Place Ohio
Marriage Date 5 Aug 1924
Marriage Place Monroe, Michigan
Residence Place Blissfield, Michigan
Father James Wison
Mother Victoria Hasselschwert
Spouse William H Albrecht
Record Number 1708

Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952
Name Cora V Albrecht
Marriage Date 5 Aug 1924
Marriage Place Monroe, Michigan
Decree Date 2 Apr 1926
Decree Place Monroe, Michigan
Spouse William H Albrecht
State File Number 58 132
Docket Number 1254
Number of Children 0
Divorce Status Granted

U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name William Herbert Albrecht
Birth 17 Jan 1882
Residence San Antonio, Texas,

Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name William Herbert Albrecht
Gender Male
Race WhiteDeath Age 82
Birth Date 17 Jan 1882
Birth Place Terre Haute, Indiana
Residence Date Abt 1964
Residence Place Laredo, Webb, Texas
eath Date 21 Jun 1964
Death Place Laredo, Webb, Texas
Certificate Number 47073

Helen Albrecht b. 26 Apr 1884 Terrre Hautem Vigo county, Indiana Death 21 Feb 1942 Catarina, Dimmit, Texas; unmarried Creamated San Antonio, Texas

WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920
Name Albrecht
Gender Female
Birth Date 26 Apr 1884
Birth Place Vigo, Indiana
Father Wm. H Albrecht
Mother Lena Subbinger
Book H-1
Page 286

Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name Helen Albrecht
Gender Female
Race White
Death Age 56
Birth Date 26 Apr 1885
Birth Place Terra Haute, indiana
Residence Date Abt 1942
Residence Place Catarina, Dimmit, Texas
Death Date 21 Feb 1942
Death Place Catarina, Dimmit, Texas
Father William H Albrecht
Mother Lena Stuebinger

this is wrong - but another on ancestry has her listed as:
Ethel (Ella) Albrecht
Deborah Lynn Schieler Genealogy
Matching Person details
Spouse Charles Engel
Father William Herbert Albrecht
Mother Lena S Steubinger
Birth 26 Apr 1885 Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Death 21 Feb 1942 Catarina, Dimmit, Texas
Residence 1900 Vigo, Indiana

Last Name First Name Middle Name Title Age Year Month Day Page Paper
ALBRECHT HELEN MISS 1942 3 7 02 TRIB ??
ALBRECHT WILLIAM H. SR 1920 2 26 01 TRIB

1880 United States Federal Census 
Name	William Albrecht
Age	30
Birth Date	Abt 1850
Birthplace	Illinois
Home in 1880	Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
House Number	659
Dwelling Number	47
Race	White
Gender	Male
Relation to Head of House	Self (Head)
Marital Status	Married
Spouse's Name	Lena Albrecht
Father's Birthplace	Baden
Mother's Birthplace	Baden
Occupation	Dry Goods Man
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members	
Household Members
Name	Age
William Albrecht	30
Lena Albrecht	28
Alma Steubinger	16 
 
1900 United States Federal Census 
Name	William H Albrecht
Age	50
Birth Date	Jan 1850
Birthplace	Illinois, USA
Home in 1900	Harrison, Vigo, Indiana
Ward of City	Fourth
Street	Swan Street
House Number	627
Sheet Number	7
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation	128
Family Number	135
Race	White
Gender	Male
Relation to Head of House	Head
Marital Status	Married
Spouse's Name	Lena S Albrecht
Marriage Year	1878
Years Married	22
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Birthplace	Germany
Occupation	Dry Good Merch
Can Read	Y
Can Write	Y
Can Speak English	Y
House Owned or Rented	Own
Home Free or Mortgaged	F
Farm or House	H
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
William H Albrecht	50	Head
Lena S Albrecht 48	Wife
William H Albrecht Jr 18	Son
Helen Albrecht 16 	Daughter
 
1910 United States Federal Cens.
Name	W H Albrecht
Age in 1910	60
Birth Date	1850
Birthplace	Illinois
Home in 1910	Terre Haute Ward 2, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Sheet Number	9a
Street	South Street
House Number	629
Race	White
Gender	Male
Relation to Head of House	Head
Marital Status	Married
Spouse's Name	L S Albrecht
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Birthplace	Germany
Native Tongue	English
Occupation	Merchant
Industry	Dry Goods Store
Employer, Employee or Other	Employer
Home Owned or Rented	Own
Home Free or Mortgaged	Free
Farm or House	House
Able to read	Y
Able to Write	Y
Enumeration District Number	0141
Years Married	31
Enumerated Year	1910
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members	
Household Members
Name	Age
W H Albrecht	60
L S Albrecht	57
W H Albrecht Jr	26
Helen Albrecht	26
 
1920 United States Federal Census 
Name	Wm H Albrecht
Age	69
Birth Year	1851
Birthplace	Illinois
Home in 1920	Terre Haute Ward 2, Vigo, Indiana
Street	Seven Street
House Number	629
Residence Date	1920
Race	White
Gender	Male
Relation to Head of House	Head
Marital Status	Married
Spouse's Name	Lena S Albrecht
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Birthplace	Germany
Able to Speak English	Yes
Occupation	Supt.
Industry	Doat Store
Employment Field	Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented	Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged	Free
Able to read	Yes
Able to Write	Yes
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members	
Household Members
Name	Age
Wm H Albrecht	69
Lena S Albrecht	67
Helen Albrecht	35

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
Name	 William Herbert Albrecht	 
Birth 30 Jan 1850 Illinois	 
Death 15 Feb 1920 Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA	
Spouse Jena S. Albrecht	
Father	 John Albrecht	 
Mother	 Elizabeth Reresk

Name: William H. Albrecht
Date: 25 Feb 1920
LOCATION: Terre Haute
Age: 70 yr
Gender: Male
Race: W
Source Location: City Health Office, Terre Haute
Source Notes: book CH-55 on page 35 Indiana county death records indexed by the Indiana Works Projects Administration. Indiana: circa 1938-1941

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History of Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN - 1880 - businesses

ESPENHAIN & ALBRECHT, dealers in dry-goods, Terre Haute, who are proprietors of the extensive dry-goods and carpet establishment of Nos. 23-5 South Fourth street, have now been connected with this branch of the industries of Terre Haute since 1867.

Their establishment is 38 feet front by 65 feet deep, two floors and basement, which space is stocked with everything pertaining to the dry-goods, notion and carpet trade. They have many advantages over other houses of Terre Haute, not the least of which are their facilities for selling goods at prices ranging below their competitors, as is evidenced every day by the throng of customers to be found at their store. This advantage of low selling is brought about by low buying, Mr. ESPENHAIN, the senior member of the firm, having, in addition to his interest in their business at this city, two other large establishments of a similar nature, which are located at Belleville, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The enormous amount of goods required to run these three establishments can be bought much cheaper than the same goods in smaller quantities.

Mr. ALBRECHT, the junior member of the firm, and the one always to be found at the Fourth street store, is a native of Belleville, Illinois, and is a man now of about thirty years of age. In the active management of the large establishment over which he presides he is thorough, and wide-awake to all questions of detail as well as to the more important questions of financiering. They employ from seventeen to twenty clerks, and are fast becoming the most popular house in the city of their line. Mr. ALBRECHT has been entirely dependent upon his own resources, and whatever he may have accomplished in financial matters is due to his own energy and enterprise

OPERA HOUSE BURNED. Terre Haute, Ind., July 22. -- Naylor's opera house, built at a cost of $300,000 about 30 years ago, was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday night, and with it almost the entire block. The opera house was occupied by ESPENHEIM & ALBRECHT'S dry goods house. The building is completely destroyed, and the CIncinnati house, recently built at a cost of $50,000, and two buildings adjoining the opera house are also destroyed. The loss will reach $400,000. - Logansport Reporter Indiana 1896-07-22

Sheldon Swope built a three-story downtown store for Albrecht Dry Goods Co. in 1893. - Wabash Valley Profiles. the Albrecht Building was built during the Romanesque Revival

On December 19th, 1898 the retail side of the business was the starting point of the worst fire ever seen in Terre Haute. It cost four people their lives, seriously injured eight others and caused $2 million worth of damage.

In 1898, the Havens and Geddes building was less than five years old and considered "modern and safe." Around half of the store's 300 employees had already left for home and shortly before 6 p.m. on the evening of December 19th, 1893, an incandescent lamp burst in a main-floor display window, showering sparks onto piles of cotton used to simulate snow....

As well as the loss of life, the economic impact of the fire was huge...

Albrecht and company, a dry goods store, $750,000.... AUSTERLIN, WALSH and SHAY were badly injured in the falling of the floor in the Albrecht Building, and are now in the City Hospital

...More than half of the block on the north side of Wabash Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets and the Thorman & Schloss building at the northwest corner of the intersection were destroyed by the fire. The facia of the Albrecht Building, now Ellis Plaza, survived, but the rest of the building had to be rebuilt

May 16, 2009 - Demolition is a threat” to the Albrecht building at 518 Wabash Ave., said Todd Nation, another downtown property owner and memberof the Terre Haute City Council. The historic building was damaged by fire and has been vacant for two years, he said.

Terre Haute, IN, 1890. Terre Haute, IN: Chas O. Ebel & Co's, 1890

Name: Francis C Espenhain; Wm H Albrecht
Location 1: 400 and 404 Wabash avenue
City: Terre Haute
State: IN
Occupation: Jobbers and Retailers Dry Goods and Notions
Year: 1890
Business Name: Espenhain & Albrecht

Name: Wm H Albrecht
City: Terre Haute
State: IN
Year: 1890
Business Name: Espenhein & Albrecht
Location 2: 627 Swan

Terre Haute, IN, 1892. Terre Haute, IN: Chas O. Ebel & Co's, 1892.

Name: Wm H Albrecht
City: Terre Haute
State: IN
Year: 1892
Business Name: Espenhain & Albrecht
Location 2: 627 Swan

Name: Francis C Espenhain; Wm H Albrecht
Location 1: 400 and 404 Wabash avenue
City: Terre Haute
State: IN
Occupation: Jobbers and Retailers Dry Goods and Notions
Year: 1892
Business Name: Espenhain & Albrecht