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Jacob H. Striffler

Male 1851 - 1925  (74 years)


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  • Name Jacob H. Striffler  [1
    Birth 6 Jan 1851  Lancaster, Erie County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 31 May 1925  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial 3 Jun 1925  Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • At the time of the 1880 census, it appear that he and his wife, Sophia, were living with his widowed father and younger siblings.

      Cass City Chronicle
      July 1, 1904
      Local Items
      Page 4

      J. H. Striffler has built a stone foundation on his property on east Main Street, onto which he intends to move the barn which stands on the place. Workmen are busy this week getting the barn ready to be moved.


      Cass City Chronicle
      Friday, July 21, 1911
      Local Happenings
      Page 4


      Mrs. A. A. Ricker of Detroit arrived Monday to spend a few days with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. J. H. Striffler. On Wednesday, she returned to Detroit accompanied by her sister, Miss Margaret Striffler. Later in the week the two ladies and Mr. Ricker will leave that city for Buffalo, where they will spend a month with friends and relatives.

      Cass City Chronicle
      Friday, July 31, 1914

      Mrs. Henry Frantzman of Townline, N.Y. and Mrs. William Bockstedt and Earl Bockstedt of Buffalo, N.Y., who have been visiting at the home of J.H. Striffler, returned home Wednesday.

      Cass City Chronicle
      Friday, June 5, 1925

      J.H. Striffler Passed Away-
      Long Prominent in the Community as Auctioneer and Business Man-
      Served Cass City and Elkland Township as Office for Many Years

      Cass City lost a prominent citizen, one who has been long connected with the business and political affairs of the community, in the death of Jacob H. Striffler, who passed away at his home on East Main street Sunday evening, May 31. Mr. Striffler, in his 45 years of residence here, has been unusually active as a business man and through his tireless energy has done much to bring the Cass City community to the front in a business way.
      Mr. Striffler was born in Lancaster, N.Y. on Jan. 6, 1851. On January 22, 1880, at Lancaster, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Helwig and the following March they came to Cass City, settling on the Striffler homestead just east of the corporation line of the village.
      Mr. Striffer established a farm implement business here in 1882 which he conducted for a period of 19 years. At the age of 19 years, when still a resident of Lancaster, he commenced his activities as an auctioneer, and shortly after coming here, he entered in earnest into his career in this profession which he followed for about 35 years in this community. Many a sale had "Jake" Striffler in charge in that long period and he found it very difficult to give up auctioneering eight or ten years ago when his health made it advisable for him to do so, because he enjoyed the work and so many were insistent that he at least continue until their sales were made.
      Engaged as a farmer, implement dealer, cattle buyer and auctioneer, all at one time, Mr. Striffler still found time to give attention to political affairs of the community. He served his township as supervisor, treasurer and highway commissioner and Cass City as village president and trustee.
      After a life of unusual activity, Mr. Striffler found it extremely trying to give up his hard work when ill health forced him to "ease up" four years ago.
      Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church of which Mr. Striffler was a member on Wednesday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. C.F. Smith. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.
      Besides his widow, he leaves give children, Mrs. O.W. NIQUE of Decker, Mrs. A.A.RICKER and Calvin J. Striffler, both of Cass City, Mrs. Fred SMILEY of Evart, and Mrs. Laura LAWTHER of Flint; one granddaughter, Eleanor NIQUE; one brother, Chas. D. Striffler, and one sister, Mrs. Peter BURG, both of Cass City.
      Relatives and friends from a distance in attendance at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HELWIG of Lancaster, N.Y., Mrs. Elizabeth BOCKSTEDT of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Frank SIMMET and Harley SIMMET of Middleton, Mich., Miss Bertha SIMMET of Ithaca, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MANN, Mrs. Elizabeth MANN and daughter, Lucile, Mr. and Mrs. Fred BROWN and Mrs. O. DENT, all of Carson City, Mrs. Caroline HELWIG, Marion HELWIG, Mr. and Mrs. Russell ERB and Chester LOESCHE, all of Bad Axe.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)
    • (Research):Census Information:

      1880 Federal Census Household:
      Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupatio
      nFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
      Henry STRIFFLER Self W Male W 67 FRANCE Farmer FRANCE FRANCE
      Jacob STRIFFLER Son M Male W 30 NY Farmer FRANCE BAVARIA
      Sophia STRIFFLER Wife M Female W 20 NY Keeping House BAVARIA BAVARIA
      Charles STRIFFLER Brother S Male W 19 NY Farmer FRANCE BAVARIA
      Susan STRIFFLER Sister S Female W 28 NY Keeping House FRANCE BAVARIA
      John STRIFFLER Brother S Male W 17 NY At School FRANCE BAVARIA
      Source Information:
      Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan
      Family History Library Film 1254607 NA
      Film Number T9-0607
      Page Number 97A

      1900 Census
      Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village
      Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
      SD 8, ED 111 Sheet 3A
      52-52
      Shiffler, Jacob Hd W M Jany 1851 49 M20 Ny Germany Germany Farmer and Implements
      Shiffler, Sophia Wf W F April 1860 40 M 20 5/5 NY Germany Germany
      Shiffler, Ida S Dtr W F Jany 1881 19 S Mich NY NY
      Shiffler, Lillie Dtr W F Apr 1883 17 S Mich NY NY
      Shiffler, Calvin J SOn W M May 1885 15 S Mich NY NY
      Shiffler, Maggie M Dtr W F Sept 1892 7 S Mich NY NY
      Shiffler, Laura E Dtr W F Apr 1896 4 S Mich NY NY
      Stower, Frank Hired Man W M Mar 1870 S Mich Canada/Eng

      1910 Census
      Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township, Cass City Village
      Enumerated 14 Apr 1910
      SD 8, ED 113, Sheet 8B
      70-70
      Striffler, Jacob Hd M W 59 M1 30 NY Germany Germany Farmer
      Striffler, Sophie Wf W F 50 M1 30 5/5 NY Germany Germany
      Striffler, Maggie F Dtr W 17 S Mich NY NY
      Striffler, Laura F Dtr W 14 S Mich NY NY
    Person ID I24246  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Henry Striffler,   b. 4 Aug 1811, Kirberg, Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine, Imperial Territory Of Alsace-Lorraine, Elsa?-Lothringen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jul 1883, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Wagner,   b. Aft 1811, Bayern, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1863, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 52 years) 
    Family ID F8091  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sophia Helwig,   b. 17 Apr 1860, Lancaster, Erie County, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Aug 1946, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Marriage 22 Jan 1880  Lancaster, Erie County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Ida S. Striffler,   b. 24 Jan 1881, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Jan 1969, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
     2. Lillian S. Striffler,   b. 18 Apr 1883, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Aug 1964, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     3. Calvin J. Striffler,   b. 1 May 1885, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Mar 1961, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     4. Margaret M. "Maggie" Striffler,   b. 21 Oct 1892, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Dec 1980, Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years)
     5. Laura E. Striffler,   b. Apr 1896, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Photos
    Striffler, Jacob and Sophia (Helwig)
    Striffler, Jacob and Sophia (Helwig)
    Jacob and Sophia were both born in New York before the Civil War, moving to Michigan to start their family
    Family ID F9282  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Sep 2007 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 6 Jan 1851 - Lancaster, Erie County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 22 Jan 1880 - Lancaster, Erie County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 31 May 1925 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 3 Jun 1925 - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
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  • Headstones
    Striffler, Jacob H.
    Striffler, Jacob H.

  • Sources 
    1. [S722] Elkland (Twp, Tuscola Co, MI) Cemetery Records ; http://elkland.rawson.lib.mi.us/.