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Peter Schirf

Male 1856 - 1934  (77 years)

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  • Name Peter Schirf  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36] 
    Birth 16 Aug 1856  Sharpsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37] 
    1900 United States Federal Census    		 1900 United States Federal Census
    1900 United States Federal Census    		 1900 United States Federal Census
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1870  Carrolltown, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 34] 
    Residence 1880  Barr, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 30] 
    Residence 1898  Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 29, 36] 
    Residence 1900  Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 9] 
    Residence Abt 1907  [32] 
    Residence 1910  Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 33] 
    Residence 1914  Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Residence 1920  Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 27] 
    Residence 1930  Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 35, 37] 
    Burial 1934  Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 31] 
    IMG_2100    		 IMG_2100
    Death 13 May 1934  Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 25, 31] 
    Cause: Chronic Myocarditis / Myocordial Degernation (Inflamation of heart muscle) 
    Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967    		 Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967
    Obituary 14 May 1934  Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [38] 
    Third avenue, a retired employe of the Altoona works, died at a local hospital at 1:10 o\'clock yesterday afternoon of a complication of diseases after having been ill for some time. 
    FSID M7GR-DHH 
    Residence Munster, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I63  Perchinske Strohmeyer Tree
    Last Modified 5 Aug 2025 

    Father Jacob Schirf, Sr,   b. 2 Jul 1831, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Feb 1915, Nicktown, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Gertrude Heiler,   b. 16 Mar 1826, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Apr 1905, Nicktown, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1854  Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47] 
    • The marriage records of Jacob and Gertrude have yet to be found, and may never be found. We know that they came over to the U.S. in 1854. The reason for this is that they were definitely not married where so many people list them as being married. I have a paper from St. Philomenas that states there is no record of their marriage at that church. There is a baptismal record. I plan on posting both as soon as I scan the pile of things I have to scan. This should help everyone with sourcing some.
      We know they lived in Sharpsburg, and since they were German they probably attended St. Mary's which was dedicated in June of 1854, but had had services held in the basement since 1852. The inability to find records of a marriage is probably the result of a fire that destroyed St. Mary's church and it's records. In 1866, several months later the cornerstone for a new church was laid, and the church was rebuilt.

      On deducing a date this is how I came upon a timeframe.
      In the Federal Census of 1900 taken 5 June 1900 Jacob and Gertrude list 45 years as being the length of their marriage . That puts the marriage date between 6 June 1854 and 5 June 1855. We can probably assume they were married prior to October 1854 because of the date of the baptism of their daughter Catherine. The 1900 census goes on to state that they have been in the US 46 years and both migrated in 1854, yet have been married 45 years. This shows that the wedding would have probably occurred in the U.S.
      Taking all of this into account the wedding range would be between June and October of 1854. In Sharpsburg because that was where they were living at the time, and being german one can assume they went to the Catholic Church locally that was primarily German, St. Mary's, it was a split off of St. Josephs. The Church also often used priest s from St. Philomena's in Pittsburgh where their daughter was later baptized, and where there is no marriage record for them.
      St. Mary's burned down in 1866, and all records were lost in the fire. Thus there is little chance of finding a record of the marriage.

      (This information from schirf.net)
    • St.Philomena,
    Age at Marriage He : ~ 22 years and 5 months - She : ~ 27 years and 9 months. 
    Family ID F321  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Theresa Barbara Stoltz,   b. 5 Apr 1857, Barr, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Jan 1934, Carrolltown, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage 26 Nov 1878  Barr, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 48, 49] 
    Age at Marriage He : 22 years and 3 months - She : 21 years and 7 months. 
    Children 
     1. Denis Anicetus Schirf,   b. 9 Sep 1879, Nicktown, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Nov 1949, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Thomas Jacob Schirf,   b. 31 Jan 1881, Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Apr 1961 (Age 80 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Francis August Schirf,   b. 7 Jun 1882, Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Sep 1951, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. Mary Schirf,   b. May 1884, Nicktown, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Dec 1951, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 67 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. Nicholas Peter Schirf,   b. 12 Aug 1886, Nicktown, Cambria, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Dec 1951 (Age 65 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +6. Anna Barbara Schirf,   b. 3 Mar 1888, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Mar 1970, Niles, Trumbull, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. Edward Englebert Schirf,   b. 18 Nov 1889, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Oct 1942, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. Matilda Schirf,   b. 2 May 1891, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Jun 1895, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 4 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. Rose Agnes Schirf,   b. 31 Dec 1892, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Jan 1894, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F14  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 5 Aug 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Aug 1856 - Sharpsburg, Allegheny, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Residence Post Office: Munster - 1870 - Carrolltown, Cambria, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 26 Nov 1878 - Barr, Cambria, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self - 1880 - Barr, Cambria, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1898 - Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head - 1900 - Logan, Blair, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head - 1910 - Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1914 - Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head - 1920 - Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head - 1930 - Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 1934 - Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: Chronic Myocarditis / Myocordial Degernation (Inflamation of heart muscle) - 13 May 1934 - Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Third avenue, a retired employe of the Altoona works, died at a local hospital at 1:10 o\'clock yesterday afternoon of a complication of diseases after having been ill for some time. - 14 May 1934 - Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - Munster, Cambria, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    strohmeier_schirf wedding record    		strohmeier_schirf wedding record
    Peter Schirf - Funeral Announcement    		Peter Schirf - Funeral Announcement
    Screen Shot 2020-12-28 at 9.16.30 AM    		Screen Shot 2020-12-28 at 9.16.30 AM

    Documents
    U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995    		U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
    Media Item(1).jpg    		Media Item(1).jpg
    Sheriff's Sale of Deceased Peter Schirf's Property    		Sheriff's Sale of Deceased Peter Schirf's Property
    Obituary - Teresa Schirf (Stoltz)    		Obituary - Teresa Schirf (Stoltz)
    U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995    		U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    strohmeyer_schirf wedding record    		strohmeyer_schirf wedding record
    SS Peter & Paul @ Cumberland, MD

    11/20/1905

    Edward J Strohmeyer from Conemaugh, PA; Son of Florian Strohmeyer & Augusta Travers and Anna Barbara Schirf from Altoona, PA daughter of Peter Schirf and Theresa Stoltz presented by Fr Rogerio and Crispino

    Headstones
    IMG_2100    		IMG_2100

    Histories
    Obituary of Peter Schirf    		Obituary of Peter Schirf

  • Notes 
    • PETER SCHIRF

      Of 2--- Third avenue, a retired employe of the Altoona works, died at a local
      hospital at 1:10 o'clock yesterday afternoon of a complication of diseases
      after having been ill for some time. He was born in Sharpsburg on Aug. 16,
      1856, a son of Jacob and Gertrude (Heller) Schirf, who resided for many years
      in Cambria county. His wife, Mrs. Theresa (S-oltz) Schirf, died on Jan. 20
      of this year. Surviving are five sons and two daughters, Dennis A. Schirf of
      the city, Thomas J. of Anadorka, Okla., Frank A. Schirf and Mrs. Nicholas F.
      Shank of the city, Nicholas Schirf of Antis township, Mrs. E. J. Strohmeyer
      of Niles, O., and Edward E. Schirf of the city. Two brothers and one sister,
      Giles Schirf of Latrobe, John of Nicktown and Mrs. Savina Lulay of Oregon,
      also survive. Mr. Schirf was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. The
      body may be viewed at the home. The funeral will be held Thursday morning
      with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Interment will be made
      in St. Mary's cemetery.

      Altoona Mirror, May 14, 1934

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      1900 United States Federal Census      		 1900 United States Federal Census


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      1910 United States Federal Census      		 1910 United States Federal Census


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      1930 United States Federal Census      		 1930 United States Federal Census


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      PETER SCHIRF

      Of 2--- Third avenue, a retired employe of the Altoona works, died at a local
      hospital at 1:10 o'clock yesterday afternoon of a complication of diseases
      after having been ill for some time. He was born in Sharpsburg on Aug. 16,
      1856, a son of Jacob and Gertrude (Heller) Schirf, who resided for many years
      in Cambria county. His wife, Mrs. Theresa (S-oltz) Schirf, died on Jan. 20
      of this year. Surviving are five sons and two daughters, Dennis A. Schirf of
      the city, Thomas J. of Anadorka, Okla., Frank A. Schirf and Mrs. Nicholas F.
      Shank of the city, Nicholas Schirf of Antis township, Mrs. E. J. Strohmeyer
      of Niles, O., and Edward E. Schirf of the city. Two brothers and one sister,
      Giles Schirf of Latrobe, John of Nicktown and Mrs. Savina Lulay of Oregon,
      also survive. Mr. Schirf was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. The
      body may be viewed at the home. The funeral will be held Thursday morning
      with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Interment will be made
      in St. Mary's cemetery.
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      Legacy NFS Source: Jacob Schirf - Government record: Death record or certificate: death: 1 February 1915; Nicktown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States

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      Theresa Barbara Stoltz
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      1900 United States Federal Census      		 1900 United States Federal Census



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