Frederick Biehler's headstone has yet to be located. His son Ferdinand Edward Biehler (1879-1895) is supposed to be in that plot also, and I could not locate a headstone for him either. Ferdinand Edward Biehler died in a manner similar to his father, which had to have been particularly hard for the family. Read this page first, then visit the one for the son: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105019472
"The ‘Sewer,' a notorious dive on the north side of Beaver street, at which the lowest classes resort, was the scene of an affray last night which should result in its being summarily closed by the authorities. The place is run by James Seavers, said to be an ex-convict, and the class who frequent it is composed largely of criminals. At the rear end the saloon opens into the Ruttenkill sewer, a fact that, some think, may account for one or more of the mysterious disappearances which have taken place in this city within recent years. Last night Edward Ruth was induced to enter the place by Jack Gillespie, Geo. Talmage and Thomas McCotter, three well-known jail birds. The door was then locked and the trio pitched upon Ruth and beat him in a terrible manner. Captain Davidson was summoned and arrested Talmage and subsequently Sergeant Bailey and Officer Biehler took in custody Gillespie and McCotter. Ruth's injuries were dressed by Dr. Shevlin. The case was examined before Justice Clute this morning at nine o'clock, when Henry Grady, bartender in the place, testified that he was there when the row occurred; that McCotter and Talmage and two canalers were present when Ruth came in; that Ruth challenged those present to fight and was finally accommodated, and that Gillespie did not come in until after the row was over. He also said that Ruth came back after his injuries were dressed and claimed his watch and money had been stolen during the melee. The witness said that he unlocked the door, but did not know who locked it. William True, bartender at Burbanks's, said he saw Ruth go in Seavers's; heard the sounds of the battle and tried to get in but found the door locked. He waited and finally saw Ruth come out, assisted by some one else. On this showing Justice Clute discharged Gillespie, and sent McCotter and Talmage to jail on charges of assault second degree."
"A ‘Sewer' That Should Be Cleaned Out—A Brutal Assault." Albany Evening Journal. September 9, 1884: 4 col 4. (bold emphasis added)
"The rear of Robert Bowden's restaurant, 43 Beaver street, was damaged to the extent of two or three hundred dollars by fire last night. The flames were contained to the cook room where they originated. The alarm was struck at 12:42 by Patrolman Biehler; the insurance patrol and Steamer 4 were on the ground almost together, and in less than fifteen minutes the fire, which at first was quite threatening, was under control. James Myers, who keeps a saloon at No. 45, lives over the restaurant and his family were sound asleep. They were aroused by the patrol, and Dr. M[aurice] J[oseph] Lewi [ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=95834778 ] carried three youngsters down stairs in a hurry. The building belongs to Joseph Myers. Both he and the occupant are fully insured."
"Fire in a Restaurant." Albany Times. June 26, 1886: 4 col 3. (bold emphasis added)
"Officer Frederick Biehler of the third precinct caught two men pilfering from the food exhibits at the fair grounds yesterday and turned them over to the authorities at Watervliet."
"Scraps." Albany Evening Journal. September 14, 1888: 8 col 2.
“There is a crowd of toughs who congregate on the viaduct and throw down missiles at passers by on the walk beneath. Biehler went to arrest some of them. As he passed out of Shaw & Barnett’s it was snowing hard. A train came up the east track; Biehler crossed to the other track. Supt. Bissell was on a tour of inspection over the road on his engine Monitor 522. It was coming down the road very fast when it struck the officer; in fact, so fast was it running that the locomotive could not be stopped till it reached Livingston avenue. Sergeant Beckett was sent to the officer’s home to acquaint his wife, who is about to be confined, of the accident to her husband.”
“A Policeman’s Head Crushed; Officer Biehler Knocked Down by a Locomotive—Other Accidents.” Albany Times. April 3, 1889: 3 col 4.
"The funeral of policeman Frederick Biehler, who received fatal injuries by being struck by the locomotive Monitor at the Broadway viaduct at noon Wednesday [the 3rd], took place from his home 19 Lodge street, this afternoon between 2 and 3 o'clock. It was a sad sight to look upon the widow and her five small children. The remains were enclosed in a black cloth covered silver mounted casket, on which was a plate appropriately inscribed. A broken column and shield with the figures '67' the officer's number, in natural flowers, were sent by his comrades of the Third precinct. Rev. Mr. Miller of the First Lutheran church officiated. Members of the police force acted as bearers, and all the police not on duty attended. The remains were taken to Fisher cemetery at Babcock corners."
"Funeral of Policeman Biehler." Albany Times. April 5, 1889: 3.
"The inquest in the case of Officer Biehler will be continued Friday evening".
"Local Jottings; City and Vicinity News in Brief." Albany Evening Times. April 18, 1889: 4 col 5
"The coroner's jury in the case of Officer Biehler, who was killed recently by an engine near the viaduct, returned a verdict last evening, censuring the railroad company for not using greater precautions in the erection of gateways, etc., and recommending that the railroad trains on track 1 pass the vicinity of the viaduct at a lower speed."
"Local Jottings; City and Vicinity News in Brief." Albany Times. April 20, 1889.
"The police force of the city contributed as follows to the fund for the benefit of the family of Officer Fred Biehler, who was killed at the Broadway viaduct some days since First precinct, $26; Second, $25; Third, $40 and $17 for flowers at his funeral, Fourth, 28, Fifth, $23, headquarters, 15, making $158 in all. It will be used in paying the undertaker and the remainder will be given to the bereaved family."
"The Biehler Fund." Albany Times. April 27, 1889.
Other children, buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY:
• Josephine Biehler Van Kleeck (1877-1955) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12791503
• Carolyn Biehler Rohloff (1886-19??) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92076302
• Frederick John Biehler (April 27, 1889-July 22, 1948) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92075926
Harry J. Biehler (July 1881-March 20, 1955)
Another officer of the Third Precinct, John Fay (1849-1891), interred elsewhere in Albany County.
"The ‘Sewer,' a notorious dive on the north side of Beaver street, at which the lowest classes resort, was the scene of an affray last night which should result in its being summarily closed by the authorities. The place is run by James Seavers, said to be an ex-convict, and the class who frequent it is composed largely of criminals. At the rear end the saloon opens into the Ruttenkill sewer, a fact that, some think, may account for one or more of the mysterious disappearances which have taken place in this city within recent years. Last night Edward Ruth was induced to enter the place by Jack Gillespie, Geo. Talmage and Thomas McCotter, three well-known jail birds. The door was then locked and the trio pitched upon Ruth and beat him in a terrible manner. Captain Davidson was summoned and arrested Talmage and subsequently Sergeant Bailey and Officer Biehler took in custody Gillespie and McCotter. Ruth's injuries were dressed by Dr. Shevlin. The case was examined before Justice Clute this morning at nine o'clock, when Henry Grady, bartender in the place, testified that he was there when the row occurred; that McCotter and Talmage and two canalers were present when Ruth came in; that Ruth challenged those present to fight and was finally accommodated, and that Gillespie did not come in until after the row was over. He also said that Ruth came back after his injuries were dressed and claimed his watch and money had been stolen during the melee. The witness said that he unlocked the door, but did not know who locked it. William True, bartender at Burbanks's, said he saw Ruth go in Seavers's; heard the sounds of the battle and tried to get in but found the door locked. He waited and finally saw Ruth come out, assisted by some one else. On this showing Justice Clute discharged Gillespie, and sent McCotter and Talmage to jail on charges of assault second degree."
"A ‘Sewer' That Should Be Cleaned Out—A Brutal Assault." Albany Evening Journal. September 9, 1884: 4 col 4. (bold emphasis added)
"The rear of Robert Bowden's restaurant, 43 Beaver street, was damaged to the extent of two or three hundred dollars by fire last night. The flames were contained to the cook room where they originated. The alarm was struck at 12:42 by Patrolman Biehler; the insurance patrol and Steamer 4 were on the ground almost together, and in less than fifteen minutes the fire, which at first was quite threatening, was under control. James Myers, who keeps a saloon at No. 45, lives over the restaurant and his family were sound asleep. They were aroused by the patrol, and Dr. M[aurice] J[oseph] Lewi [ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=95834778 ] carried three youngsters down stairs in a hurry. The building belongs to Joseph Myers. Both he and the occupant are fully insured."
"Fire in a Restaurant." Albany Times. June 26, 1886: 4 col 3. (bold emphasis added)
"Officer Frederick Biehler of the third precinct caught two men pilfering from the food exhibits at the fair grounds yesterday and turned them over to the authorities at Watervliet."
"Scraps." Albany Evening Journal. September 14, 1888: 8 col 2.
“There is a crowd of toughs who congregate on the viaduct and throw down missiles at passers by on the walk beneath. Biehler went to arrest some of them. As he passed out of Shaw & Barnett’s it was snowing hard. A train came up the east track; Biehler crossed to the other track. Supt. Bissell was on a tour of inspection over the road on his engine Monitor 522. It was coming down the road very fast when it struck the officer; in fact, so fast was it running that the locomotive could not be stopped till it reached Livingston avenue. Sergeant Beckett was sent to the officer’s home to acquaint his wife, who is about to be confined, of the accident to her husband.”
“A Policeman’s Head Crushed; Officer Biehler Knocked Down by a Locomotive—Other Accidents.” Albany Times. April 3, 1889: 3 col 4.
"The funeral of policeman Frederick Biehler, who received fatal injuries by being struck by the locomotive Monitor at the Broadway viaduct at noon Wednesday [the 3rd], took place from his home 19 Lodge street, this afternoon between 2 and 3 o'clock. It was a sad sight to look upon the widow and her five small children. The remains were enclosed in a black cloth covered silver mounted casket, on which was a plate appropriately inscribed. A broken column and shield with the figures '67' the officer's number, in natural flowers, were sent by his comrades of the Third precinct. Rev. Mr. Miller of the First Lutheran church officiated. Members of the police force acted as bearers, and all the police not on duty attended. The remains were taken to Fisher cemetery at Babcock corners."
"Funeral of Policeman Biehler." Albany Times. April 5, 1889: 3.
"The inquest in the case of Officer Biehler will be continued Friday evening".
"Local Jottings; City and Vicinity News in Brief." Albany Evening Times. April 18, 1889: 4 col 5
"The coroner's jury in the case of Officer Biehler, who was killed recently by an engine near the viaduct, returned a verdict last evening, censuring the railroad company for not using greater precautions in the erection of gateways, etc., and recommending that the railroad trains on track 1 pass the vicinity of the viaduct at a lower speed."
"Local Jottings; City and Vicinity News in Brief." Albany Times. April 20, 1889.
"The police force of the city contributed as follows to the fund for the benefit of the family of Officer Fred Biehler, who was killed at the Broadway viaduct some days since First precinct, $26; Second, $25; Third, $40 and $17 for flowers at his funeral, Fourth, 28, Fifth, $23, headquarters, 15, making $158 in all. It will be used in paying the undertaker and the remainder will be given to the bereaved family."
"The Biehler Fund." Albany Times. April 27, 1889.
Other children, buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY:
• Josephine Biehler Van Kleeck (1877-1955) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12791503
• Carolyn Biehler Rohloff (1886-19??) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92076302
• Frederick John Biehler (April 27, 1889-July 22, 1948) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92075926
Harry J. Biehler (July 1881-March 20, 1955)
Another officer of the Third Precinct, John Fay (1849-1891), interred elsewhere in Albany County.
Frederick Biehler's headstone has yet to be located. His son Ferdinand Edward Biehler (1879-1895) is supposed to be in that plot also, and I could not locate a headstone for him either. Ferdinand Edward Biehler died in a manner similar to his father, which had to have been particularly hard for the family. Read this page first, then visit the one for the son: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105019472
"The ‘Sewer,' a notorious dive on the north side of Beaver street, at which the lowest classes resort, was the scene of an affray last night which should result in its being summarily closed by the authorities. The place is run by James Seavers, said to be an ex-convict, and the class who frequent it is composed largely of criminals. At the rear end the saloon opens into the Ruttenkill sewer, a fact that, some think, may account for one or more of the mysterious disappearances which have taken place in this city within recent years. Last night Edward Ruth was induced to enter the place by Jack Gillespie, Geo. Talmage and Thomas McCotter, three well-known jail birds. The door was then locked and the trio pitched upon Ruth and beat him in a terrible manner. Captain Davidson was summoned and arrested Talmage and subsequently Sergeant Bailey and Officer Biehler took in custody Gillespie and McCotter. Ruth's injuries were dressed by Dr. Shevlin. The case was examined before Justice Clute this morning at nine o'clock, when Henry Grady, bartender in the place, testified that he was there when the row occurred; that McCotter and Talmage and two canalers were present when Ruth came in; that Ruth challenged those present to fight and was finally accommodated, and that Gillespie did not come in until after the row was over. He also said that Ruth came back after his injuries were dressed and claimed his watch and money had been stolen during the melee. The witness said that he unlocked the door, but did not know who locked it. William True, bartender at Burbanks's, said he saw Ruth go in Seavers's; heard the sounds of the battle and tried to get in but found the door locked. He waited and finally saw Ruth come out, assisted by some one else. On this showing Justice Clute discharged Gillespie, and sent McCotter and Talmage to jail on charges of assault second degree."
"A ‘Sewer' That Should Be Cleaned Out—A Brutal Assault." Albany Evening Journal. September 9, 1884: 4 col 4. (bold emphasis added)
"The rear of Robert Bowden's restaurant, 43 Beaver street, was damaged to the extent of two or three hundred dollars by fire last night. The flames were contained to the cook room where they originated. The alarm was struck at 12:42 by Patrolman Biehler; the insurance patrol and Steamer 4 were on the ground almost together, and in less than fifteen minutes the fire, which at first was quite threatening, was under control. James Myers, who keeps a saloon at No. 45, lives over the restaurant and his family were sound asleep. They were aroused by the patrol, and Dr. M[aurice] J[oseph] Lewi [ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=95834778 ] carried three youngsters down stairs in a hurry. The building belongs to Joseph Myers. Both he and the occupant are fully insured."
"Fire in a Restaurant." Albany Times. June 26, 1886: 4 col 3. (bold emphasis added)
"Officer Frederick Biehler of the third precinct caught two men pilfering from the food exhibits at the fair grounds yesterday and turned them over to the authorities at Watervliet."
"Scraps." Albany Evening Journal. September 14, 1888: 8 col 2.
“There is a crowd of toughs who congregate on the viaduct and throw down missiles at passers by on the walk beneath. Biehler went to arrest some of them. As he passed out of Shaw & Barnett’s it was snowing hard. A train came up the east track; Biehler crossed to the other track. Supt. Bissell was on a tour of inspection over the road on his engine Monitor 522. It was coming down the road very fast when it struck the officer; in fact, so fast was it running that the locomotive could not be stopped till it reached Livingston avenue. Sergeant Beckett was sent to the officer’s home to acquaint his wife, who is about to be confined, of the accident to her husband.”
“A Policeman’s Head Crushed; Officer Biehler Knocked Down by a Locomotive—Other Accidents.” Albany Times. April 3, 1889: 3 col 4.
"The funeral of policeman Frederick Biehler, who received fatal injuries by being struck by the locomotive Monitor at the Broadway viaduct at noon Wednesday [the 3rd], took place from his home 19 Lodge street, this afternoon between 2 and 3 o'clock. It was a sad sight to look upon the widow and her five small children. The remains were enclosed in a black cloth covered silver mounted casket, on which was a plate appropriately inscribed. A broken column and shield with the figures '67' the officer's number, in natural flowers, were sent by his comrades of the Third precinct. Rev. Mr. Miller of the First Lutheran church officiated. Members of the police force acted as bearers, and all the police not on duty attended. The remains were taken to Fisher cemetery at Babcock corners."
"Funeral of Policeman Biehler." Albany Times. April 5, 1889: 3.
"The inquest in the case of Officer Biehler will be continued Friday evening".
"Local Jottings; City and Vicinity News in Brief." Albany Evening Times. April 18, 1889: 4 col 5
"The coroner's jury in the case of Officer Biehler, who was killed recently by an engine near the viaduct, returned a verdict last evening, censuring the railroad company for not using greater precautions in the erection of gateways, etc., and recommending that the railroad trains on track 1 pass the vicinity of the viaduct at a lower speed."
"Local Jottings; City and Vicinity News in Brief." Albany Times. April 20, 1889.
"The police force of the city contributed as follows to the fund for the benefit of the family of Officer Fred Biehler, who was killed at the Broadway viaduct some days since First precinct, $26; Second, $25; Third, $40 and $17 for flowers at his funeral, Fourth, 28, Fifth, $23, headquarters, 15, making $158 in all. It will be used in paying the undertaker and the remainder will be given to the bereaved family."
"The Biehler Fund." Albany Times. April 27, 1889.
Other children, buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY:
• Josephine Biehler Van Kleeck (1877-1955) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12791503
• Carolyn Biehler Rohloff (1886-19??) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92076302
• Frederick John Biehler (April 27, 1889-July 22, 1948) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92075926
Harry J. Biehler (July 1881-March 20, 1955)
Another officer of the Third Precinct, John Fay (1849-1891), interred elsewhere in Albany County.
"The ‘Sewer,' a notorious dive on the north side of Beaver street, at which the lowest classes resort, was the scene of an affray last night which should result in its being summarily closed by the authorities. The place is run by James Seavers, said to be an ex-convict, and the class who frequent it is composed largely of criminals. At the rear end the saloon opens into the Ruttenkill sewer, a fact that, some think, may account for one or more of the mysterious disappearances which have taken place in this city within recent years. Last night Edward Ruth was induced to enter the place by Jack Gillespie, Geo. Talmage and Thomas McCotter, three well-known jail birds. The door was then locked and the trio pitched upon Ruth and beat him in a terrible manner. Captain Davidson was summoned and arrested Talmage and subsequently Sergeant Bailey and Officer Biehler took in custody Gillespie and McCotter. Ruth's injuries were dressed by Dr. Shevlin. The case was examined before Justice Clute this morning at nine o'clock, when Henry Grady, bartender in the place, testified that he was there when the row occurred; that McCotter and Talmage and two canalers were present when Ruth came in; that Ruth challenged those present to fight and was finally accommodated, and that Gillespie did not come in until after the row was over. He also said that Ruth came back after his injuries were dressed and claimed his watch and money had been stolen during the melee. The witness said that he unlocked the door, but did not know who locked it. William True, bartender at Burbanks's, said he saw Ruth go in Seavers's; heard the sounds of the battle and tried to get in but found the door locked. He waited and finally saw Ruth come out, assisted by some one else. On this showing Justice Clute discharged Gillespie, and sent McCotter and Talmage to jail on charges of assault second degree."
"A ‘Sewer' That Should Be Cleaned Out—A Brutal Assault." Albany Evening Journal. September 9, 1884: 4 col 4. (bold emphasis added)
"The rear of Robert Bowden's restaurant, 43 Beaver street, was damaged to the extent of two or three hundred dollars by fire last night. The flames were contained to the cook room where they originated. The alarm was struck at 12:42 by Patrolman Biehler; the insurance patrol and Steamer 4 were on the ground almost together, and in less than fifteen minutes the fire, which at first was quite threatening, was under control. James Myers, who keeps a saloon at No. 45, lives over the restaurant and his family were sound asleep. They were aroused by the patrol, and Dr. M[aurice] J[oseph] Lewi [ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=95834778 ] carried three youngsters down stairs in a hurry. The building belongs to Joseph Myers. Both he and the occupant are fully insured."
"Fire in a Restaurant." Albany Times. June 26, 1886: 4 col 3. (bold emphasis added)
"Officer Frederick Biehler of the third precinct caught two men pilfering from the food exhibits at the fair grounds yesterday and turned them over to the authorities at Watervliet."
"Scraps." Albany Evening Journal. September 14, 1888: 8 col 2.
“There is a crowd of toughs who congregate on the viaduct and throw down missiles at passers by on the walk beneath. Biehler went to arrest some of them. As he passed out of Shaw & Barnett’s it was snowing hard. A train came up the east track; Biehler crossed to the other track. Supt. Bissell was on a tour of inspection over the road on his engine Monitor 522. It was coming down the road very fast when it struck the officer; in fact, so fast was it running that the locomotive could not be stopped till it reached Livingston avenue. Sergeant Beckett was sent to the officer’s home to acquaint his wife, who is about to be confined, of the accident to her husband.”
“A Policeman’s Head Crushed; Officer Biehler Knocked Down by a Locomotive—Other Accidents.” Albany Times. April 3, 1889: 3 col 4.
"The funeral of policeman Frederick Biehler, who received fatal injuries by being struck by the locomotive Monitor at the Broadway viaduct at noon Wednesday [the 3rd], took place from his home 19 Lodge street, this afternoon between 2 and 3 o'clock. It was a sad sight to look upon the widow and her five small children. The remains were enclosed in a black cloth covered silver mounted casket, on which was a plate appropriately inscribed. A broken column and shield with the figures '67' the officer's number, in natural flowers, were sent by his comrades of the Third precinct. Rev. Mr. Miller of the First Lutheran church officiated. Members of the police force acted as bearers, and all the police not on duty attended. The remains were taken to Fisher cemetery at Babcock corners."
"Funeral of Policeman Biehler." Albany Times. April 5, 1889: 3.
"The inquest in the case of Officer Biehler will be continued Friday evening".
"Local Jottings; City and Vicinity News in Brief." Albany Evening Times. April 18, 1889: 4 col 5
"The coroner's jury in the case of Officer Biehler, who was killed recently by an engine near the viaduct, returned a verdict last evening, censuring the railroad company for not using greater precautions in the erection of gateways, etc., and recommending that the railroad trains on track 1 pass the vicinity of the viaduct at a lower speed."
"Local Jottings; City and Vicinity News in Brief." Albany Times. April 20, 1889.
"The police force of the city contributed as follows to the fund for the benefit of the family of Officer Fred Biehler, who was killed at the Broadway viaduct some days since First precinct, $26; Second, $25; Third, $40 and $17 for flowers at his funeral, Fourth, 28, Fifth, $23, headquarters, 15, making $158 in all. It will be used in paying the undertaker and the remainder will be given to the bereaved family."
"The Biehler Fund." Albany Times. April 27, 1889.
Other children, buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY:
• Josephine Biehler Van Kleeck (1877-1955) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12791503
• Carolyn Biehler Rohloff (1886-19??) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92076302
• Frederick John Biehler (April 27, 1889-July 22, 1948) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92075926
Harry J. Biehler (July 1881-March 20, 1955)
Another officer of the Third Precinct, John Fay (1849-1891), interred elsewhere in Albany County.
