Albert Zuspann

#430, (26 November 1895 - 1962)
Father*Adam Zuspann1
Mother*Rosena Myer1 (1854 - )
The Hoop Pole, Mount Vernon High School

Family 1

Edith Dona Lewis b. 1896, d. 1939
Child 1.Rosemary Zuspann+ (1920 - 2006)

Family 2

Clara L _____ b. c 1902, d. 2007
"My grandfather was Albert Zuspann from Posey County between Mt. Vernon and Evansville, Indiana. He had brothers William and Raymond; and sisters Lydia and Emilia. Ann was Raymond's second wife and they lived in Mt. Vernon after they were first married. I assume that Ann was your Grandmother."2 
Birth*26 November 1895He was born on 26 November 1895 at Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IndianaG.1,3 
9 June 1900He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 in the household of Adam Zuspann and Rosena Myer at Marrs Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.4 
25 April 1910He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 in the household of Adam Zuspann and Rosena Myer at 916 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IndianaG, age 14.5 
1914He was graduated in 1914 from Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IndianaG.6 
1916He was a bookkeeper at Parsons-Scoville in 1916 at Evansville, Indiana.6 
5 June 1917He registered for the military draft on 5 June 1917 at W. 5th Street, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IndianaG.3 
Marriage*19 October 1919He married Edith Dona Lewis, daughter of James Robert Thompson Lewis and Edith Dona Reed, on 19 October 1919 at Posey Co., IndianaG.7 
6 January 1920He and Edith Dona Lewis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at 227 Bray Avenue, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IndianaG.8 
9 April 1930He and Edith Dona Lewis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at 220 West Oregon Street, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IndianaG; also Alice Espenlaub (23), servant.9 
14 May 1940He appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 at 524 South Willow Road, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IndianaG.10 
Marriage*between 14 May 1940 and 27 April 1942He married Clara L _____ between 14 May 1940 and 27 April 1942.11 
27 April 1942He registered for the military draft on 27 April 1942 at RR 6, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IndianaG.11 
Death*1962He died in 1962 at IndianaG.12 
Burial*1962He was buried in 1962 at Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Black Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.12 

Citations

  1. [S117] Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920, online Ancestry.com, Zuspan, male; b. Posey Co., 26 Nov 1865; father Adam, mother Rosa Myer; bk. H-4, p. 52.
  2. [S253] Patricia Cannon Childs postings, online boards.ancestry.com/authorposts.aspx.
  3. [S1278] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, image viewed online FamilySearch.org or Ancestry.com. no. 3, 3rd ward, Vanderburgh Co., IN, 5 Jun 1917; Albert Zusspan, age 21, b. Mt. Vernon, IN, 26 Nov 1895; res. YMCA, w. 5th St., Evansville, IN; bookkeeper, _____, 915 Main St., Evansville, IN; single.
  4. [S5] 1900 U.S. Federal Census. Adam (48), b. Germany Nov 1852, parents b. Germany, imm. 1853, natlzd, farmer; Rosena, b. IN Sep 1854, parents b. Germany, 10 children, 5 living; marr. 24 yrs.
  5. [S8] 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Adam (57), b. and parents b. Germany, laborer; Rosa (54), b. IN, parents b. Germany, 10 children, 5 living; marr. 34 yrs.
  6. [S1037] The Hoop Pole yearbook (Mount Vernon, Indiana: Mt. Vernon High School), 1916, p. 96. Class of 1914, General Notes. Albert Zusspan.
  7. [S198] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database], Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research and Works Progress Administration, compilers, online Ancestry.com, Albert Zuspann and Edith L Lewis, marr. Posey Co. 19 Oct 1919; citing Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive, W. P. A. Original Record. Located: County Clerk's Office, Book C-17, p. 67.
  8. [S11] 1920 U.S. Federal Census. Albert (24), b. IN, father b. Waifembuyer Aus [Austria?], mother b. Germany, wholesale grocery bookkeeper; Edith D (23), b. and father b. IN, mother b. IL; roomers in res. of Anna (70, wid.) and Etta (29, dau.) Davis.
  9. [S7] 1930 U.S. Federal Census. Albert (34), b. IN, parents b. Germany, accountant H.A. Woods Co.; Edith (33), b. and father b. IN, mother b. IL.
  10. [S346] 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Albert (44), wid., b. IN, same res. 1935, retail drug co. bookkeeper.
  11. [S1277] World War II Draft Registration Cards, image viewed online FamilySearch.org or Ancestry.com, Evansville, IN, 27 Apr 1942; Albert Zuspann, age 46, b. Mt. Vernon IN 26 Nov 1895, res. RR 6, Evansville, IN; empl. H A Woods Drug Co., 130 1/2 S E 4th St, Evansville; contact Mrs. Clara Zuspann, same res.
  12. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, shared grave marker; Zuspann: Albert, Father, 1895–1962; Edith D, Mother, 1896–1939. Bellefontaine Cemetery, section AA row 29 grave 5. Narrative: Edith d. 17 Aug 1939. Memorial 63684121, created by Crystal G, photo added by Jock-a-mo fi na ney.