Philip Scholl was born in February 12, 1825 in Graben, Baden, Germany to Christina Scholl and an unknown man according to his birth certificate (see cert. below). Philipp was baptized on the 15th at 1pm.His grandparents on his mother's side are Wendel Scholl and Maria Katherma born Nuchterin. After living in Germany, he immigrated to New York where he was a shoemaker.
He married Elizabeth Kelch in 1828 in El Saso, Germany. They had eight children in 16 years. First was Frederick, then Elizabeth, Philip, Christina, Elizabeth, Lydia, George Philip, and Josephine.
In the 1860 census he was a shoemaker.
By 1870 he moved his family to Arago, NE, became a farmer and raised his children in a rural environment mainly populated by immigrant Germans.
He died January 13, 1897 and is buried with his wife in the little cemetery located behind the Zion United Church of Christ, in Falls City, NE.
Documents related to Philipp Scholl:
Birth: millenium file:
| Name: | Philipp Scholl |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Birth Date: | 12 Feb 1825 |
| Baptism Date: | 15 Feb 1825 |
| Baptism Place: | Graben, Baden, Germany |
| Mother: | Christina Scholl |
| FHL Film Number: | 1238310 |
| Reference ID: | p298 n8 |
Research needed, highly doubtful info:
| FamilySearch has posted the name of Philipp's (spelling from Birth cert) |
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| father. Here is their source: "Deutschland, Geburten und Taufen 1558-1898," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NVF6-91M : accessed 07 Nov 2014), Johann Martin Köhler in entry for Wilhelm Köhler, 26 Jul 1831; citing ; FHL microfilm 1238310. posted by jaimiepa | ||||||||||||||||||
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Immigration:
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| Name: | Philip Scholl |
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| Residence Date: | 1850 |
| Residence Place: | New York City, New York, New York, United States |
| Comments: | Shoemaker |
| Ancestry: |
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| Name: | Philip Scholl |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Birth Date: | 12 Feb 1826 (birth cert says 1825) |
| Birth Place: | Graben, Baden, Germany |
| Death Date: | 13 Jan 1897 |
| Death Place: | Arago, Richardson, Nebraska, USA |
| Mother: | Christina Scholl |
| Spouse: | Elizabeth Kelch |
| Children: | Frederick Scholl |
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| Philip and Frederick Scholl holding hands, 1856 |
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| Notice that he must renounce his allegiance to the Duke of Baden. |
Here is proof that the above is correct:
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| New York Directory, 1857 |
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| 69 Montgomery Street, NY, Located in the Garfield place Historic district, this colonial home is loaded with its original character. Gorgeous woodwork, wide board flooring, 9 foot ceilings and fireplaces are some of its fine qualities. Beautiful renovated kitchen w/sub zero refrigerator and Jenn Aire Range brings this home up to today's standards. A screened in porch overlooks the private landscaped yard. Full walk up attic and finished basement add to the impressive resume of this fine home. |
1860 census: New York City
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1885 Nebraska census:
Zion United Church of Christ, Falls City, NE
Note: this church is very old, with a white exterior and stain glass windows. The cemetery is located a hundred yards behind the church and is small.
