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Lockport Union Sun and Journal

NIAGARA FALLS, April 24. — A former member of the board of education, a past president of the Trade and Labor council and for the past eight years a truant officer for the school system, John Laur, 712 Willow avenue, died Friday night at Memorial hospital. He had been ill only a short time. He was a brother of Supervisor Andrew Laur of the Town of Niagara.Surviving him are three sons. John V., Arthur A., and Charles J , all of this city; a sister, Mrs. William Mess, this city, and three brothers,Henry V. and Christian; Niagara Falls, and Andrew, town of Niagara.Funeral services will be held at Zlon church «t 3:30 o'clock, Monday,with the Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer officiating Burial will be in Oak.wood cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 4/24/1937

John Laur, of 721 Willow avenue,one of the most widely known men In Niagara Falls and a member of a pioneer Town of Niagara family, died In Memorial hospital last night, following a brief illness. He was 68 years old.A former member of the Board of Education, past president of the Trades and Labor council and for 14 years business agent for the local carpenter's union, Mr. Laur had served the past eight years as attendance officer for the schools of the city.He was president of the Niagara Falls Exempt Firemen's association and an outstanding leader in fraternal and church activities.Born In the Town of Niagara on May 23, 1868, he was the son of the late Vitus Laur and Katherlne Russ,widely known early settlers. He came to Niagara Falls 45 years ago and since that time had been active in many different spheres.Mr. Laur had been a Mason for 33 years and an Odd Fellow for 30 years, holding memberships in Niagara River Lodge, No. 785, F. and A.M., and Niagara Falls Lodge, No. 81,I. O. O. F.' He was also a member of Local 322. of the Carpenters' union; the Young Men's association of Zion Lutheran church and the German American Alliance. He was a former member of the government council of Zion Lutheran church.Surviving him are three sons, John V., Arthur A. and Charles J. Laur, all of this city; a sister, Mrs. William Mess, of this city, and three brothers,Supervisor Andrew Laur. of the Town of Niagara, and Henry V. and Christian Laur, of this city.The funeral will be held from the family home Monday afternoon with public services at the Zion Lutheran church at 3 30 o'clock, the Rev.Arthur H. Schmoyer officiating.Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

SAME PAPER AND DATE

LAUR— I n this city, Friday, April 22 John Laur o t 731 Willow avenue , beloved father of John V , Arthur A and Charles J. Laur, all o f this city, brother of Mrs. Wm . Mess, Henry V. and Cristian Laur Of this city, and Andrew R Laur o t the Town of Niagara . He was also survived by two grandchildren. Deceased was a member o f Niagara River Lodge No. 783, F. an d A. M , Niagara Falls Lodge No. 8 L t O. O. P , Carpenter s Union Local No . 322. YoungMen's Association of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, German American Alliance an d was president of th e Exempt Firemen's Association. Funeral services from Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Monday a t 3:45 p. m Rev . Arthur H. Scbmoyer officiating Interment in Oakwood cemetery

Niagara Falls Gazette - 5/19/1937

The will of John Laur, school at tendance officer, who died here on £prll 23, was admitted to probate at City Hall today by Judge-Surrogate William A. Gold, who named toe Power City Trust company executor. The bulk of Mr. Law's estate, listed nominally In the petition lor probate a t $5,000 realty and $1,000 and up wards personal property. Is to be shared by three sons, Charles J. Laur, John V. Laur and Arthur A. Laur, all of 721 Willow avenue. They are bequeathed certain parcels of real property and equal shares of the residuary estate. A trust fund of $2,000 Is to be established tor a grandson, John Arthur Laur, also of the Willow ave nue address. He will receive one half of the principal a t the age of 21 and the other half at the age of 25. The will, witnessed by Edward F. Dodge and W. Tobln Lennon, was drawn on April 31 of this year.

Johann married STREICHER, Emma Elise on 19 Nov 1902 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Emma (daughter of STREICHER, Jacob Frederich and STALEY, Julia Ann) was born on 10 May 1872 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 11 Jan 1926 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. LAUR, Maria Anna was born on 21 Feb 1904 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jun 1904 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
2. LAUR, Johann Vitus was born on 26 Dec 1906 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Jun 1944 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
3. LAUR, Arthur Adrian was born on 9 Oct 1908 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 May 1987 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
4. LAUR, Charles Jacob was born on 1 Jul 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Jan 1990 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Right Center.

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Lived in US 56 years - in Clarksville which was between Suspension
Bridge and Niagara Falls

Vitus married RUSS, Catharina on 1 Jan 1866 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Catharina (daughter of RUSS, Christian and SCHMID, Anna Maria) was born on 27 Feb 1845 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 12 Oct 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/12/1925

Mrs Catherine Russ Laur, one of
the best known residents of tho narth
end of the city, widow of Vitus Laur
and mother of Andrew, John Sr., Mrs.
Catherine Shafer, Grace Laur and Mrs.
Annie Mess, died early today at the
age of 80 years. Funeral from No.
1807 Ontario avenue at two o'clock
Wednesday afternoon and following
services In Zion Lutheran church, burial
will be in Oakwood. Mrs. Laur was
born In Wurtemburg Germany Feb.
27, 1845. and came to the U. S. in
1886. For 30 years Mrs. Laur was secretary
of the Ladies Aid of Zion
church. She was noted for her delightful
characteristics both in her
home and away from it.

Vitus married KAST, Magdalena on 8 May 1832 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Magdalena (daughter of KAST, Andreas and SCHWENKBECK, Ursula) was born on 9 Sep 1811 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 3 Nov 1880 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married SCHMID, Anna Maria on 12 May 1835 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Anna (daughter of SCHMID, Conrad and STÄHLE, Ursula) was born on 18 Apr 1810 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 10 Mar 1881 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married LAUR, Barbara on 5 Jun 1804 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Barbara (daughter of LAUR, Andreas and MANGOLD, Barbara) was born on 22 Apr 1785 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 5 May 1858 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andreas married SCHWENKBECK, Ursula on 24 Oct 1810 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Ursula (daughter of SCHWENKBECK, Daniel and DENTRICH, Margaretha) was born on 7 Jun 1773 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 11 May 1843 in Laichingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married KÄCHELE, Catharina on 10 Apr 1804 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Catharina (daughter of KÄCHELE, Michael and RUSS, Catherina) was born on 5 Nov 1781 in Grabenstetten, Germany; died on 26 Jan 1850 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Conrad married STÄHLE, Ursula on 2 May 1804 in Suppingen, Germany. Ursula (daughter of STÄHLE, Johann Friederick and DURST, Catharina) was born on 11 Dec 1772; died on 21 May 1840 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]