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Wenzel Family of Baltimore · Eighth Child

Annie Virginia Wenzel

February 23, 1866 – July 14, 1937  ·  Baltimore, Maryland
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Annie Virginia Wenzel

Eighth Child · Born February 23, 1866 · Baltimore County, Maryland
Annie Virginia Wenzel age 18
Annie Virginia Wenzel · Age 18

Annie Virginia Wenzel was born on February 23, 1866 in Baltimore County. She married William Henry Wolfe on November 22, 1888 at Whatcoat Parsonage in Baltimore, Maryland. William was born September 26, 1859, the son of John M. and Mary Wolfe.

I hereby certify, that on this twenty second day of November, one thousand, eight hundred and eighty eight, at Whatcoat Parsonage, William H Wolfe and Annie V Wenzel were by me united in marriage, in accordance with the License issued by the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Baltimore City, in the state of Maryland. Alex. E. Gibson, Minister Marriage Certificate · November 22, 1888

William and Annie had 6 daughters. Annie also had stillborn twin boys in 1894.

Daughters of Annie Wenzel & William Henry Wolfe

Six daughters · 1890–1908 · Baltimore, Maryland

Ethel Sherlock Wolfe (1890–1983)

Ethel Sherlock Wolfe was born on October 7, 1890 in Baltimore, Maryland. She married Thomas Roy Bowen on May 3, 1919. He was born February 13, 1890 in Maryland. Ethel and Roy had 3 children: Thomas I. (1921–), Miriam V. (1925–), and Dorothy C. (1930–1972).

1920 Census · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · 347 N. 62nd Street
NameRelationshipAgeOccupationBirthplace
Roy BowenHead30Cutter at a millPennsylvania
Ethel BowenWife29Pennsylvania

Also shows 2 other families living at the same address. Clearly, the person providing the birthplace incorrectly stated.

1930 Census · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · 644 N. 53rd Street
NameRelationshipAgeOccupationBirthplace
Thomas R. BowenHead40Chauffeur for department storeMaryland
EthelWife39Maryland
Thomas E.Son9Pennsylvania
VirginyeDaughter4Pennsylvania
DorothyDaughter3 monthsPennsylvania

Also shows that Thomas was first married at age 29, Ethel first married at age 28. Both parents of Thomas and Ethel were born in Maryland.

Thomas Roy Bowen died on February 6, 1975 in Camden, New Jersey at the age of 84. Ethel Bowen died on February 20, 1983 in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, at the age of 92.

Myrtle Daphine Wolfe (1898–1967)

Myrtle Daphine Wolfe was born on July 13, 1898 in Baltimore, Maryland. She married William Howard Curry on September 30, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born in Maryland in 1895. Myrtle and William had one son, William H. Curry (1928–1998).

1930 Census · Baltimore City, Maryland · 519 Kenwood Avenue
NameRelationshipAgeOccupationBirthplace
William CurryHead35Mail carrier at post officeMaryland
Myrtle CurryWife32Maryland
William H. CurrySon1 yr, 9 mo.Maryland

Also shows William first married at age 30, Myrtle first married at age 27. Parents were born in Maryland. They own their home, worth $5,000.

William Curry died on February 2, 1932 in Baltimore at the age of 37. Myrtle Curry died on August 6, 1967 in Baltimore, at age 69. Both are buried at Loudon Park Cemetery.

Curry — On August 6, 1967, Myrtle D., of 519 North Kenwood Avenue, beloved wife of the late William H. Curry and mother of William H. Curry. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. Obituary · Baltimore Newspaper · August 1967

May Virginia Wolfe (1900–1907)

May Virginia Wolfe was born on November 28, 1900 in Baltimore, Maryland. She died on August 8, 1907 in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 6. She is thought to have died from eating bad crab meat. She is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery. At her funeral, her 2-year-old sister Carrie threw her shoes into the grave.

Wolfe — Suddenly, on August 8, 1907, Mary V, aged 6 years, daughter of William H and Annie Wolfe. Funeral from her parents' residence 2320 Canton Avenue, this (Saturday) afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. Obituary · Baltimore Newspaper · August 8, 1907

Ida Elizabeth Wolfe (1903–1982)

Ida Elizabeth Wolfe was born on March 21, 1903 in Baltimore, Maryland. On March 7, 1918, she married Frank E. Day, son of Alvin Curtis Day and Mary Lodena Cross. He was born August 5, 1888 in Indiana. Ida and Frank had 3 daughters: Neva E. (1919–), Leona O. (1920–), and Virginia L. (1922–). Neva was raised by her grandparents, William and Annie Wolfe.

1930 Census · Fairmount, Indiana · 221 Buckeye Street
NameRelationshipAgeOccupationBirthplace
Frank E. DayHead41Mail carrierIndiana
Ida E. DayWife27Maryland
Leona O. DayDaughter10Maryland
Virginia L. DayDaughter7Indiana

Also shows Frank E. Day's age at first marriage: 29. Ida E. Day's age at first marriage: 15. Frank E. Day was a Veteran of the World War. They were renting for $12.50 per month.

Frank Day died on October 20, 1979 in Fairmount, Indiana, at age 91. Ida Day died on March 4, 1982 in Fairmount, Indiana, at age 78.

In memory of Ida E. Day, born March 21, 1903 Baltimore, Maryland. Entered into rest March 4, 1982. Interment at Park Cemetery Fairmount, Ind. Memorial Card · Ida E. Day · March 1982

Caroline Brown Wolfe (1905–1994)

Caroline Brown Wolfe was born on August 15, 1905 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was known as Carrie. Carrie married J. Osbourne Layne on March 11, 1925 in Ellicott City, Maryland. They had one child, Charles H. (1926–).

1930 Census · Baltimore City, Maryland · 520 Streeper Street
NameRelationshipAgeOccupationBirthplace
Osbourne LayneHead27Clerk at Insurance CompanyMaryland
Carrie LayneWife24Maryland
HowardSon4Maryland

Also shows Osbourne first married at age 22, Carrie first married at age 19. Their parents were born in Maryland. They rent their home for $20 a week. Two families were living at this address.

Osbourne died in November of 1994 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 92. Carrie died on May 12, 1994 in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 88. Carrie is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery.

Helen Isabel Wolfe (1908–1998)

Helen Isabel Wolfe was born on September 20, 1908 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was baptized on February 24, 1909 in Baltimore. Helen married Francis Wilson Collins on November 22, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was known as Frank. Frank was born on September 21, 1906 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Charles Edwin Collins and Ella Allard Collins. Frank and Helen had one child, Francis D. (1934–). Frank had a stroke in 1962 that led to his death on January 27, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 57.

Helen lived almost her entire life in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1997 she moved closer to her son in Charlotte, NC due to ill health. She died on February 18, 1998 in Charlotte, North Carolina, at age 89. Both Helen and Frank are buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, MD.

Census Records

1900–1930 · Baltimore & Philadelphia
Annie Virginia Wenzel circa age 25
Annie Virginia Wenzel · Circa Age 25
1900 Census · Baltimore City, Maryland · 1602 Lorman Street
NameRelationshipBirth MonthAgeOccupationBirthplace
William H. WolfeHeadSep 185940Cart builderMaryland
Annie V. WolfeWifeFeb 186634Maryland
Ethel S. WolfeDaughterOct 18909Maryland
Myrtle D. WolfeDaughterJuly 18981Maryland

Also shows William and Annie Wolfe's parents were born in Germany. They were married 12 years.

1910 Census · Baltimore City, Maryland · 910 Montford Avenue
NameRelationshipAgeOccupationBirthplace
William H. WolfeHead51Carpenter at ship yardMaryland
Annie V. WolfeWife44Maryland
Ethel S. WolfeDaughter19Seamstress at a shirt factoryMaryland
Myrtle S. WolfeDaughter11Maryland
Ida E. WolfeDaughter9Maryland
Carrie B. WolfeDaughter7Maryland
Helen I. WolfeDaughter1 yr 4 mo.Maryland

Also shows William and Annie Wolfe's parents were born in Germany. They were married for 22 years. Annie Wolfe had 6 children, 5 living.

1920 Census · Baltimore City, Maryland · 135 Streeper Street
NameRelationshipAgeOccupationBirthplace
William H. WolfeHead59Carpenter at a dry dockMaryland
Anna WolfeWife53Maryland
Myrtle D. WolfeDaughter23Operator at a shirt factoryMaryland
Carrie B. WolfeDaughter14Maryland
Helen I. WolfeDaughter11Maryland
Frank E. DaySon-in-law26Chauffeur at Camp HolabirdIndiana
Ida E. DayDaughter16Maryland
Neva DayGranddaughter8 monthsMaryland

Also shows William and Annie Wolfe's parents were born in Germany. Frank E. Day and Ida Day were married; Frank's parents were born in Indiana.

1930 Census · Baltimore City, Maryland · 2816 Orleans Street
NameRelationshipAgeOccupationBirthplace
Annie WolfeHead (Widow)64Maryland
Helen WolfeDaughter21Timekeeper at a department storeMaryland
Neva DayGranddaughter11Maryland

Also shows Annie Wolfe was a widow; her parents were born in Germany. Neva Day's father was born in Indiana and her mother in Maryland. They rent the rowhouse for $25 a week.

Death of William & Annie Wolfe

1928 & 1937 · Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore

William H. Wolfe died on November 2, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 69. Annie Wolfe died on July 14, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 71. Both are buried at Loudon Park Cemetery.

Death Certificate — Annie Virginia Wenzel Wolfe

519 N. Kenwood Ave.

Female, white, widowed, age 71 years, 4 months, 20 days, born in Baltimore.

Father — George Wenzel, born in Germany.
Mother — unknown, born in Germany.

Buried at Loudon Park Cemetery on July 17, 1937.
Died July 14, 1937 at 8:15 pm of cerebral thrombosis. Death Certificate · Annie Virginia Wenzel Wolfe · July 1937