Ada C. Stahlberg was born in 1906, to Henry H. Stahlberg and his wife, Menna (nee Eggert), both of whom were native of Missouri. Ada was the youngest of two daughters born to Henry and Menna. Ada's sister, Melba, had been born in 1903.
By 1910, Henry and Menna found happiness in their marriage, and blessed by two precious daughters. Business was brisk as home builders were busy building brick homes throughout the City of St. Louis, and Henry was one of those masons whose work helped build the city.
The 1910 United States Federal Census, enumerated in St. Louis, Missouri, reported Ada to be 3 years old, and residing with her parents, Henry and Menna Stahlberg, along with her sister, Melba, who was now 6 years old, and attending school.
Sadly two years later the family would suffer a tragic turn of events. Henry fell into a diabetic coma on 03 April 1912, and died. He was only 42 years old. His wife Menna was faced with the challenge of raising their two young daughters alone.
By 1920, Ada was 13 years old. It was noted that Ada's aunt, Helen Eggert (Menna's sister, was boarding with the family at the time the United States Census was enumerated.
Ada's mother, Menna and aunt both worked as laborers at a Cotton Mill, while Ada's 16 year old sister, Melba, was employed as a "House-maid", for a Private Family. The family resided at 3224 Blair Avenue.
The 1930 United States Census, revealed that Menna (aka: "Minie" Stahlberg was still residing at 3224 Blair Avenue with her two daughters, Melba, now 26, and Ada, 23. Menna reportedly was employed as a "Matron", at a Public School, while both daughters worked at a local shoe factory. Ada worked as a Stenographer, while her sister Melba worked as a "Metal Dipper".
By 1935, the Stahlberg family had moved to 4246 Red Bud Avenue,St. Louis, Missouri.
Five years later, Menna and her daughters, and sister were living together at the same residence on Red Bud Avenue. The 1940 United States census revealed that Menna was now 69 years old, and reported to be a "Matron", working for the Board of Education. Both Ada and her sister Melba were now working for a stove manufacturer. Ada was employed as a typist, while Melba was employed as a "Metal Dipper". Helen H. Eggert, age 65 and Menna's sister, as well as the aunt of Ada and Melba, was employed as a Book Binder at a Stationery Supply store.
Ada had lived to be 65 years old. She passed away in November of 1971. Having never married, she lived her entire life in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Ada was laid to rest beside her parents, at St. John's Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Ada was survived by her sister Melba C. Stahlberg.
By 1910, Henry and Menna found happiness in their marriage, and blessed by two precious daughters. Business was brisk as home builders were busy building brick homes throughout the City of St. Louis, and Henry was one of those masons whose work helped build the city.
The 1910 United States Federal Census, enumerated in St. Louis, Missouri, reported Ada to be 3 years old, and residing with her parents, Henry and Menna Stahlberg, along with her sister, Melba, who was now 6 years old, and attending school.
Sadly two years later the family would suffer a tragic turn of events. Henry fell into a diabetic coma on 03 April 1912, and died. He was only 42 years old. His wife Menna was faced with the challenge of raising their two young daughters alone.
By 1920, Ada was 13 years old. It was noted that Ada's aunt, Helen Eggert (Menna's sister, was boarding with the family at the time the United States Census was enumerated.
Ada's mother, Menna and aunt both worked as laborers at a Cotton Mill, while Ada's 16 year old sister, Melba, was employed as a "House-maid", for a Private Family. The family resided at 3224 Blair Avenue.
The 1930 United States Census, revealed that Menna (aka: "Minie" Stahlberg was still residing at 3224 Blair Avenue with her two daughters, Melba, now 26, and Ada, 23. Menna reportedly was employed as a "Matron", at a Public School, while both daughters worked at a local shoe factory. Ada worked as a Stenographer, while her sister Melba worked as a "Metal Dipper".
By 1935, the Stahlberg family had moved to 4246 Red Bud Avenue,St. Louis, Missouri.
Five years later, Menna and her daughters, and sister were living together at the same residence on Red Bud Avenue. The 1940 United States census revealed that Menna was now 69 years old, and reported to be a "Matron", working for the Board of Education. Both Ada and her sister Melba were now working for a stove manufacturer. Ada was employed as a typist, while Melba was employed as a "Metal Dipper". Helen H. Eggert, age 65 and Menna's sister, as well as the aunt of Ada and Melba, was employed as a Book Binder at a Stationery Supply store.
Ada had lived to be 65 years old. She passed away in November of 1971. Having never married, she lived her entire life in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Ada was laid to rest beside her parents, at St. John's Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Ada was survived by her sister Melba C. Stahlberg.
Ada C. Stahlberg was born in 1906, to Henry H. Stahlberg and his wife, Menna (nee Eggert), both of whom were native of Missouri. Ada was the youngest of two daughters born to Henry and Menna. Ada's sister, Melba, had been born in 1903.
By 1910, Henry and Menna found happiness in their marriage, and blessed by two precious daughters. Business was brisk as home builders were busy building brick homes throughout the City of St. Louis, and Henry was one of those masons whose work helped build the city.
The 1910 United States Federal Census, enumerated in St. Louis, Missouri, reported Ada to be 3 years old, and residing with her parents, Henry and Menna Stahlberg, along with her sister, Melba, who was now 6 years old, and attending school.
Sadly two years later the family would suffer a tragic turn of events. Henry fell into a diabetic coma on 03 April 1912, and died. He was only 42 years old. His wife Menna was faced with the challenge of raising their two young daughters alone.
By 1920, Ada was 13 years old. It was noted that Ada's aunt, Helen Eggert (Menna's sister, was boarding with the family at the time the United States Census was enumerated.
Ada's mother, Menna and aunt both worked as laborers at a Cotton Mill, while Ada's 16 year old sister, Melba, was employed as a "House-maid", for a Private Family. The family resided at 3224 Blair Avenue.
The 1930 United States Census, revealed that Menna (aka: "Minie" Stahlberg was still residing at 3224 Blair Avenue with her two daughters, Melba, now 26, and Ada, 23. Menna reportedly was employed as a "Matron", at a Public School, while both daughters worked at a local shoe factory. Ada worked as a Stenographer, while her sister Melba worked as a "Metal Dipper".
By 1935, the Stahlberg family had moved to 4246 Red Bud Avenue,St. Louis, Missouri.
Five years later, Menna and her daughters, and sister were living together at the same residence on Red Bud Avenue. The 1940 United States census revealed that Menna was now 69 years old, and reported to be a "Matron", working for the Board of Education. Both Ada and her sister Melba were now working for a stove manufacturer. Ada was employed as a typist, while Melba was employed as a "Metal Dipper". Helen H. Eggert, age 65 and Menna's sister, as well as the aunt of Ada and Melba, was employed as a Book Binder at a Stationery Supply store.
Ada had lived to be 65 years old. She passed away in November of 1971. Having never married, she lived her entire life in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Ada was laid to rest beside her parents, at St. John's Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Ada was survived by her sister Melba C. Stahlberg.
By 1910, Henry and Menna found happiness in their marriage, and blessed by two precious daughters. Business was brisk as home builders were busy building brick homes throughout the City of St. Louis, and Henry was one of those masons whose work helped build the city.
The 1910 United States Federal Census, enumerated in St. Louis, Missouri, reported Ada to be 3 years old, and residing with her parents, Henry and Menna Stahlberg, along with her sister, Melba, who was now 6 years old, and attending school.
Sadly two years later the family would suffer a tragic turn of events. Henry fell into a diabetic coma on 03 April 1912, and died. He was only 42 years old. His wife Menna was faced with the challenge of raising their two young daughters alone.
By 1920, Ada was 13 years old. It was noted that Ada's aunt, Helen Eggert (Menna's sister, was boarding with the family at the time the United States Census was enumerated.
Ada's mother, Menna and aunt both worked as laborers at a Cotton Mill, while Ada's 16 year old sister, Melba, was employed as a "House-maid", for a Private Family. The family resided at 3224 Blair Avenue.
The 1930 United States Census, revealed that Menna (aka: "Minie" Stahlberg was still residing at 3224 Blair Avenue with her two daughters, Melba, now 26, and Ada, 23. Menna reportedly was employed as a "Matron", at a Public School, while both daughters worked at a local shoe factory. Ada worked as a Stenographer, while her sister Melba worked as a "Metal Dipper".
By 1935, the Stahlberg family had moved to 4246 Red Bud Avenue,St. Louis, Missouri.
Five years later, Menna and her daughters, and sister were living together at the same residence on Red Bud Avenue. The 1940 United States census revealed that Menna was now 69 years old, and reported to be a "Matron", working for the Board of Education. Both Ada and her sister Melba were now working for a stove manufacturer. Ada was employed as a typist, while Melba was employed as a "Metal Dipper". Helen H. Eggert, age 65 and Menna's sister, as well as the aunt of Ada and Melba, was employed as a Book Binder at a Stationery Supply store.
Ada had lived to be 65 years old. She passed away in November of 1971. Having never married, she lived her entire life in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Ada was laid to rest beside her parents, at St. John's Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Ada was survived by her sister Melba C. Stahlberg.
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