Family/Spouse: SIMPSON, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROBERTS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married WEISENBERGER, Esther Kerns on 26 Oct 1939 in Church of the Brethren, Detroit, MI. Esther (daughter of WEISENBERGER, Edgar L and Ruby) was born on 6 May 1916 in Highland Park, Wayne County, MI; died on 3 Jul 1985 in Royal Oak, MI; was buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married BURNS, Elizabeth M on 26 Oct 1915 in St Louis, MI. Elizabeth (daughter of BURNS, John and SANFORD, Frances E) was born in Mar 1889 in St Louis, MI; died on 28 Oct 1956 in Detroit, Wayne County, MI; was buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/29/1956

Mrs. Elizabeth Russ, a charter
member of the Niagara Falls Col-
lege Club, die unexpectedly Friday
(Oct. 28, 1956) in Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. Russ is survived by her
husband, Peter J. Russ, and two
children, Peter J. Russ Jr. and Mrs.
Edward Boltz, all of Burmingham,
Mich. She also is survived by
five grandchildren. Funeral ser-
vices will be held in Detroit.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/14/1915

I n v i t a t i o n s h a v e been receive d In
t h i s c i t y to t h e m a r r i a g e of P e t e r J
Russ, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Russ,
of No. 1601 W h i r l p o o l a v e n u e , to Miss
E l i z a b e t h B u r n s , of St. Louis, Mich..
on October 26, at the home of the
bride. Mr. and Mrs. Russ will re-
side at No. 1033 Niagara avenue, this
city, and will be at home after December
1st.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 10/29/1915

The home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Burns of Center street. St. Louis, Mich.,
was the scene of a very pretty wedding
on Tuesday evening, when Miss Elizabeth
Burns was united in marriage
with Mr. Peter John Russ of this city.
Rev. Dean C. C. Ziegler, of Ishpeming,
Mich., officiating.
Mrs. Herbert Ehlers of Decker. Mich.,
was matron of nonor, and Miss Myrtle
Sanford, of Danville, Ill., was the
bridesmaid. Mr. Charles Tattersall
this city acted as best man.
Miss Burns is a graduate of the State
Normal School at Mount Pleasant, Mi-
chigan, and is also an alumnus of the
University of Michigan, and has been
a successful teacher, having had charge
of the county Normal of Lenawee
County and later of the County Norman
of Shiwasee county, Michigan.
The bridal party left by auto for
Saginaw, from thence the wedding
journey will go on to Cleveland and
other eastern points.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Russ will be at
home fter December 1st at No. 1022
Niagara avenue, this city.

Edgar married Ruby about 1911. Ruby was born about 1894 in IN; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/12/1922

J o h n Russ, one of the city's most
h i g h l y respected citizens, died this
m o r n i n g a t t h e family home, No. 1601
Whirlpool street, at the ago of 85
y e a r s . He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Barbara Russ, and three sons.
J o h n J. of LaSalle, William F. and
P e t e r J., of t h i s city, and two d a u g h -
t e r s , Mrs. F. H. Taylor of this city
a n d Mrs. George Taylor of Chicago.
He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Vitus
Laur. of t h i s city. Funeral Monday
a f t e r n o o n at 1.30 from the home and
a t 2 o'clock from Trinity Lutheran
church, South avenue, burial to be in
Oakwood cemtery. Rev. Paul T.
Gutknecht officiating.
Mr. Russ was one of the pioneers
of N i a g a r a Falls. He was born in
W u r t e n b u r g , Germany, and came to
N i a g a r a in 1866 where he has since
made his home. He was in the emp
l o y of the New York Central for
m a n y years and was retired twelve
y e a r s apo on a pension in recognition
of his w o r t h as a mechanic. He celeb
r a t e d his golden wedding annivers
a r y J u n e 27 last. He was one of the
o r g a n i z e r s of Trinity Lutheran
c h u r c h . He had lived for 39 y e a r s in
t h e house in which he ..passed away.
He leaves t h i r t e e n g r a n d c h i l d r e n and
two g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n.

Johannes married BOHNACKER, Barbara on 27 Jun 1872 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Barbara (daughter of BOHNACKER, Johann Jakob and SCHNEIDER, Anna) was born on 21 Dec 1850 in Feldstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 17 Jul 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/17/1925

Mrs. Barbara Russ, 74 years old,
widow of John Russ, died at 7
o'clock this morning at the family
home. No. 1601 Whirlpool street.
She had been ill a year. Mrs. Russ
was born In Wurtemburg, Germany,
and came to this country, settling in
this city 53 years ago. Practically
all of .her residence in this city was
spent in, the neighborhood In which
she lived at the time of her death.
She held the confidence and esteem
of- a wide circle of friends and was
beloved for her many admirable
qualities.
For many years a member of the
Trinity Lutheran church, Cleveland
avenue, Mrs. Russ wa.s active In the
Interests and affairs of that congregation.
She is survived by three
sons, Johns Russ of La Salle, former
La Salle village president, and William
and Peter Russ, both of this
city; two daughters, Mrs. Frank
Taylor and Mrs. Charlotte Taylor
of Niagara Fails, a brother In St.
Paul, Minn., and a sister In Germany.
The funeral will be held on Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
home and. a t 2:30 o'clock from the
Trinity Lutheran church, the Rev.
M. C. Kertzman officiating. Burial
will be in the family plot in Oakwood
cemetery.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1922

Mr. and Mrs. John Russ of. No. 1601
Whirlpool street celebrated- their
golden wedding anniversary at a
dinner party at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Frank Taylor of No.
714 Linwood avenue. on Tuesday
evening. The color scheme of the
decorations was gold and white, carried
out with quantities of yellow
and white roses. Mr. a nd Mrs. Russ
were presented with a purse of gold.
The guests consisted of the immediate
family, three sons and two daughters
and their families. Mr. John Russ
of. La Salle, Mr. Peter Russ of Linwood
avenue and Mr. William Russ
pt; Spring street. Mrs. Frank Taylor
of Linwood avenue and Mrs. George
Taylor of Chicago were -the sons and
daughters present at the dinner
party. Mr. and Mrs. Russ were
born in Wurtemburg, Germany, and
came to this country at different
times during their early youth. They
were married at the German Lutheran
church in this city 50 years ago and
have made their, home here for the
past 40 years.

John married SANFORD, Frances E about 1886. Frances (daughter of SANFORD, James and Maria L) was born about 1867 in MI; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Emma about 1888. Emma was born in Aug 1870 in IN; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]