Hoferbe (inheritor) of the Grobbel Hof in Obringhausen.
Lived at 109 Columbus Avenue, Detroit, MI (1890 Detroit Directory)
Business at 1 Central Market, Detroit, MI (1890 Detroit Directory)He was one of the many financial donors to the formation and construction of the Detroit Museum of Art in 1885-1886. [source:Title: Historyof Detroit, a chronicle of its progress, its industries, its institutions, and the people of the fair City of the straits, by Paul Leake; Page 350; on-line source:
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Elizabeth was the daughter of Sam and Mary Campeau. According to Dorothy McGrath Grobbel, wife of Gerard Grobbel, Elizabeth was a "tough,sharp matriarch of the clan, French, didn't miss anything! Ruled the Grobbels!"
In business with Henry Keves as Keves & Grobbel, Umbrella Manufacturer, located at 58 Mich Avenue, Hotel Cadillac, Detroit, MI (1890 Detroit Directory)
The St. Mary's (Greektown, Detroit) baptismal records of her childrengives her birth location as Düsseldorf, Germany and the spelling of her maiden name as variously Leiten, Letil and Leintz.
The St. Joseph record for Joseph Emil's baptism gives her maiden nameas Leden.
169. Wilhelmina Antonette Grobbel
Baptismal sponsors were Wilhelmina Schmidt and Anton Münch, both of Detroit.
Baptismal sponsors were Christoph Hutter and Bertha Moenig.
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Catharina and Johann Caspar Mönig are the maternal Great-Great-Grandparents of Dierk Stoetzel.
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DEATH: Book E; p. 436; Lapeer Co., MI.
BURIAL: Death certificate.
BURIAL: SS. Peter and Paul cemetery.
Elizabeth was buried at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
The St. Joseph Baptismal record notes that her sponsors were John Grobbel and Elizabeth Schulte and that she was baptized by Fr. T.G. Steinhauser.
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BIRTH: Date derived from age at death on death record; And obit; Lapeer Co.
Press; Nov. 28, 1928.IMMIGRATION: 1900 U.S. Census stated that Jacob immigrated to America in 1854.
MARRIAGE-SPOUSE #1: Book F; p. 50; #737; Macomb Co., MI.
MARRIAGE-SPOUSE #2-PARENTS: Record in St. Clement's Church, Center Line,
Michigan.NATURALIZATION: Signed letter of intent; 29 March, 1871; Book C; p. 305;
Macomb Co., MI.DEATH: Book C; p. 301; Lapeer Co., MI. And obit; Lapeer Co. Press; Nov. 28,
1928BURIAL DATE: Obit; Lapeer Co. Press; Nov. 28, 1928.
BURIAL: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
LAND: Deed for farm in Lapeer Co. in Book 67; p. 3; Register of Deeds; dtd 9
May 1882; Lapeer Co., MI.CENSUS: Spelling of name in 1880 census for Macomb Co., MI is SLAUGHT.
Both marriages were at St. Clement's Church. He was buried at SS. Peter and
Paul cemetery.
Jacob bought farm on Jones Rd. in Arcadia Twp., Lapeer Co., MI on 9 May, 1882
for $1030.00. The next was told by Dorothy SCHLAUD ROWLEY. When Grandpa and
Gramdma moved to Five Lakes, they lived in a lumber camp while they were
building their house. Grandma baked bread in a stone oven that was left there
by the lumbermen.
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BIRTH-PARENTS: Book B, p. 274, #465; Macomb Co., MI.
DEATH: Died at birth. Surname spelled as Slout.
177. Josephine Schlaud
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BIRTH: Record #2444; Vol. 3; pg. 68; Lapeer Co., MI. Name spelled as SLOUDS.
DEATH: Vol. A; pg. 170; Lapeer Co., MI. Has name spelled as SLOUDS.
185. George Schlaud
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DEATH: Book C; p. 51; Lapeer Co., MI.
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The St. Clement Parish Baptismal records indicate that her name at the christening on 2 June 1859 was Marie Elizabeth Grobbel. I have inferred that she is the same daughter of Anton & Elizabeth who was calledMary Ann Grobbel and was known to be the wife of Frank Lange.
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BIRTH: From Petition for Naturalization; Petition and Record Book 2 1920-1926;
p. 69; Lapeer Co., Michigan.DEATH: Book C; p. 279; Lapeer Co., MI.
BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: Tombstone; SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Frank was buried at SS. Peter and Paul cemetery. He came to the US at Detroit
28 October 1872 on the vessel Smith as per his Petition for Naturalization in
Book 2; p. 69; 1920-1926 Lapeer Co., MI.
[Schlaud.FTW]BIRTH: From Petition for Naturalization; Petition and Record Book 2 1920-1926;
p. 69; Lapeer Co., Michigan.DEATH: Book C; p. 279; Lapeer Co., MI.
BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: Tombstone; SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Frank was buried at SS. Peter and Paul cemetery. He came to the US at Detroit
28 October 1872 on the vessel Smith as per his Petition for Naturalization in
Book 2; p. 69; 1920-1926 Lapeer Co., MI.
188. Elizabeth Lange
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BIRTH: Book 3; p. 55; Lapeer Co., MI. Surname listed as Laing.
[Schlaud.FTW]BIRTH: Book 3; p. 55; Lapeer Co., MI. Surname listed as Laing.
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BIRTH: Book B; p. 107; #675; Macomb Co., MI.
[Schlaud.FTW]BIRTH: Book B; p. 107; #675; Macomb Co., MI.
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Catherine was Edward Schlaud's (Her nephew) God-mother. She had red hair. She
was known as Kate. Catherine and Bernard were married at St. ClementChurch.
She was buried at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.CHRISTENING: Record from St. Clement Church records.
MARRIAGE: Record in St. Clement Church.
BURIAL: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
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Variant spelling `Snoblen', Info on Bernard and his children taken from North
Branch Quasquicentennial Book with material written by Virginia Snoblen.DEATH: Book C; p. 290; Lapeer Co., MI.
BURIAL: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
resided 3644 Snoblen Rd. North Branch, bur. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery,
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BURIAL SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
bur. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery,
94. Anthony John Frank Grobbel
Anthony Grobbel was a Highway Commissioner in the early 1900's, probably for Warren Twp. (definitely not for Macomb County).
He later served on the City of Center Line Board of Review in 1941.
199. Leo Grobbel
Unmarried
Worked as a pipefitter in a shipyard in Washington State during WorldWar II.
200. Edward J. Grobbel
Unmarried
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Edward J. Grobbel - affectionately known as "Uncle Eddie"
(b. 08 April 1900, d. 31 January 1982)
His Handwritten Autobiography, dated 01 March 1975
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Born in the Village of Warren (State Road, now Mound, near Chicago road) April 8, 1900, the son of John Francis Anthony Grobbel, born Oct. 30, 1865, and Mary Grobbel, born May 16, 1869. He was the son of Francis Anthony Grobbel and Elizabeth Gobel and she was the daughter of John Minick and Marie Jansen. They were married at St. Clement June 27, 1894. Clem was first child Nov. 2,1895, Leo second Feb. 28, 1898, Marie Aug. 19, 1905, Agnes May 31, 1911.When 5 years old, moved to a farm at corner of State Road (now Mound)at 11 Mile Rd. Started school at Public School between 12 and 13 Mileon State Rd. When in the 5th grade, went to St. Clement (ed. - school) and was kept in the 5th grade as they were ahead in education at that time. Was 1 Priest, Fr. Kramer, 4 Nuns, Teachers were Sr. Gertrude,Sr. Amata, Sr. Emerantia, the cook, Sr. Adrian. I made my 1st Communion in 1911. Up till that time it was 12 years of age, then 7 year oldswere allowed. Was altar boy until leaving school June 1914, graduating from 8th grade, receiving an award of 2nd Prize in my class from Fr. Kramer, a book (Freddy Carr and Friends).
Then worked on farm, asst. cook Renshaw ranch, Warren Township Supervisor Ben Wolf on assessment roll and Treasurer's Ed and Otto Jacob in collection of taxes, Jackson Coal and Lumber Co.
Lived on farm until home burned May 16, 1926 (ed. - this happened ona Sunday while the family was in Center Line working on building their new home on Lot 145 on Dale Ave. An electric refigerator on the back porch of the old farmhouse shorted out and started the fire - they heard the fire alarm whistle and saw the smoke off in the distance while at the new house on Dale). Moved in new home July 1926.
In meantime was working for Clem digging basements, making cement blocks. floors and sidewalks. Worked for Village of Center Line Water andStreet Department part-time 1932-1933. In Jan 1934 started work at Alcoa at 40 cents per hour. Retired Aug 1964 when plant closed, then averaged $3.00 per hour. Now receive Social Security and Pension pay.
Marie died Sept 29, 1934, Mother Feb. 23, 1942 (ed. - Feb. 25, 1942),Dad March 11, 1942 (ed. - March 12, 1942), Leo April 19, 1962.
Fractured left wrist Feb. 12, 1967. Treated for dry skin Feb. 17, 1965, still no soap, just oil for bathing now. Operation for cancer on left leg Feb 1, 1971 by Dr. Yamasaki.
Lifetime activities in Societies and Clubs, etc. were many.
USHER CLUB - joined at start of the club, Feb. 26, 1923, elected Secretary April 1923, held this to April 1930 as I was making the appointments for Masses. Fr. Mayer came July 1929 and appointed me President. Fr. Murray came March 1952 when elections were again held and was elected yearly to 1971 when was given a lifetime honorary membership. Nov.1974 the Club honored me with a friendship dinner and awarding of a beautiful Gold Plaque Commorating 50 years of service. (ed. - in conjunction with this dinner, on 24 Nov 1974, the Center Line Mayor and CityCouncil issued a "proclamation of tribute" to Edward J. Grobbel to recognize his 50 years of charitable service to the City of Center Line and St. Clement Parish).
St. VINCENT DePAUL - Joined Aug. 1928, Vice President in 1933, appointed treasurer together with Vice President July 1934 till 1959. In meantime, President Ready died 1935 and I became President, still continuing to collect and deposit all money I received for the treasurers.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY - President 1929
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS - Treasurer 1924-1928 inclusive, Life Policy
MACOMB CLUB - Treasurer 1926-1931, discontinued
CENTER LINE BUSINESS MENS BOWLING LEAGUE - Secretary Treasurer, 1924-1925, 1926-1950, quit
RED CROSS CHAPTER CENTER LINE OF MACOMB CO. - Treasurer 1932-1940, discontinued
CENTER LINE CIVIC ASSOCIATION - Treasurer 1931, 1932
WARREN CENTER LINE GOODFELLOWS - President 1934
U.A.W., A.W.A., U.S.A. LOCAL UNION - Financial Secretary 25 yrs. 6 mos. to Aug. 1964, plant closed
CENTER LINE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN - 1927-1935, covering Warren and CenterLine
208. Susan M. Grobbel
From the death notice in the Sat. Dec. 4, 2004 Detroit News:
LAZOEN SUSAN (AUNT SUSIE)
Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dearest sister of Roseann Cavacece.Most loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Friday [Dec. 3] at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke. In state 9:15 a.m. Saturday [Dec. 4) at St. Clement Church until 9:45 a.m. time of Mass. Burial St. Clement Cemetery.
From St. Clement Catholic Cemetery Record:
Name Burial Age Relation To
inf (daughter) Minnick jul 10 1900 1 day daughter of Anthony