1900 US Federal Census:
Name: Christie Braum
Age: 13
Birth Date: Aug 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Katharine Braun
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Joseph Braum 41 - Head - Butcher
Katharine Braum 36 - Wife
Margaret Braum 17 - Daughter
Joseph A Braum 16 - Son - At School
Christie Braum 13 - Son - At School
Marie F Braum 9 - Daughter - At School
Clara Braum 7 - Daughter - At School
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Christopher F Braum
Age in 1910: 23
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Street: Border Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph F Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Catherine Braum
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Slaughter House
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Household Members:
Joseph F Braum 53 - Head - Butcher - Fresh Meat
Catherine Braum 44 - Wife
Josiah A Braum 26 - Son - Laborer - Slaughter House
Christopher F Braum 23 - Son - Laborer - Slaughter House
Marie P Braum 19 - Daughter
Clara Braum 17 - Daughter
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Christopher Braum registered for the WWI draft on Jun 5, 1917 from the borough of West Elizabeth, Pa., at 30 years of age. He worked as a Teamster for Dravosburg Rock Company and was single. He was tall, medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair. (see draft card attached)
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He serves as a Wagoner in the 318th Field Hospital, of the 305th Sanitary Train, of the 80th Division, in France during WWI. The Field Hospital is disbanded on Jun 9, 1919, as well the the discharge of the unit members. (318th Field Hospital History)
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1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Christy Braum
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Street: Border Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph F Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Kathrine Braum
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Butcher (scratched out - laborer in it's place)
Industry: Gas Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Joseph F Braum 62 - Head - Proprieter - Butcher Shop
Kathrine Braum 54 - Wife
Christy Braum 33 - Son - Laborer - Gas Company
Clara Braum 24 0 Daughter
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In the 1930 US Federal Census, Christopher is not listed living at his parent's home, just sister, Clara K (28). His father is no longer listed as a butcher.
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He filled out a Veteran's Compensation Application on Feb 5th, 1934 in order to receive $160 for 16 months of Army service time. He served from Feb 11, 1918 until Jun 9, 1919, in the 318th Field Hospital. He listed 2nd & Border Street as his current address. He was inducted in the Army in Duquesne, Pa., on Feb 11, 1918. The engagements he participated in WWI were Meuse Argonne Picardy Sector. He served overseas from May 26, 1918 to May 31, 1919. He was honorably discharged on Jun 9, 1919 at Camp Dix, New Jersey. (see application attached)
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Christopher F. Braum died on Mar 18, 1936 from a drowning accident during a flood of Mon River on corner of Washington and 2nd Street, West Elizabeth, Pa. It was listed as a probably accident. His occupation was a butcher and single at that time. The informant was Martha Harlett from West Elizabeth, Pa.. (see attached certificate)
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(Note: His year of birth is shown as 1888 on his grave marker, yet he registered for the WWI draft showing 1886 as well as on his Veteran's Compensation Application.)
Name: Christie Braum
Age: 13
Birth Date: Aug 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Katharine Braun
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Joseph Braum 41 - Head - Butcher
Katharine Braum 36 - Wife
Margaret Braum 17 - Daughter
Joseph A Braum 16 - Son - At School
Christie Braum 13 - Son - At School
Marie F Braum 9 - Daughter - At School
Clara Braum 7 - Daughter - At School
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Christopher F Braum
Age in 1910: 23
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Street: Border Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph F Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Catherine Braum
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Slaughter House
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Household Members:
Joseph F Braum 53 - Head - Butcher - Fresh Meat
Catherine Braum 44 - Wife
Josiah A Braum 26 - Son - Laborer - Slaughter House
Christopher F Braum 23 - Son - Laborer - Slaughter House
Marie P Braum 19 - Daughter
Clara Braum 17 - Daughter
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Christopher Braum registered for the WWI draft on Jun 5, 1917 from the borough of West Elizabeth, Pa., at 30 years of age. He worked as a Teamster for Dravosburg Rock Company and was single. He was tall, medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair. (see draft card attached)
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He serves as a Wagoner in the 318th Field Hospital, of the 305th Sanitary Train, of the 80th Division, in France during WWI. The Field Hospital is disbanded on Jun 9, 1919, as well the the discharge of the unit members. (318th Field Hospital History)
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1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Christy Braum
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Street: Border Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph F Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Kathrine Braum
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Butcher (scratched out - laborer in it's place)
Industry: Gas Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Joseph F Braum 62 - Head - Proprieter - Butcher Shop
Kathrine Braum 54 - Wife
Christy Braum 33 - Son - Laborer - Gas Company
Clara Braum 24 0 Daughter
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In the 1930 US Federal Census, Christopher is not listed living at his parent's home, just sister, Clara K (28). His father is no longer listed as a butcher.
=============================
He filled out a Veteran's Compensation Application on Feb 5th, 1934 in order to receive $160 for 16 months of Army service time. He served from Feb 11, 1918 until Jun 9, 1919, in the 318th Field Hospital. He listed 2nd & Border Street as his current address. He was inducted in the Army in Duquesne, Pa., on Feb 11, 1918. The engagements he participated in WWI were Meuse Argonne Picardy Sector. He served overseas from May 26, 1918 to May 31, 1919. He was honorably discharged on Jun 9, 1919 at Camp Dix, New Jersey. (see application attached)
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Christopher F. Braum died on Mar 18, 1936 from a drowning accident during a flood of Mon River on corner of Washington and 2nd Street, West Elizabeth, Pa. It was listed as a probably accident. His occupation was a butcher and single at that time. The informant was Martha Harlett from West Elizabeth, Pa.. (see attached certificate)
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(Note: His year of birth is shown as 1888 on his grave marker, yet he registered for the WWI draft showing 1886 as well as on his Veteran's Compensation Application.)
1900 US Federal Census:
Name: Christie Braum
Age: 13
Birth Date: Aug 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Katharine Braun
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Joseph Braum 41 - Head - Butcher
Katharine Braum 36 - Wife
Margaret Braum 17 - Daughter
Joseph A Braum 16 - Son - At School
Christie Braum 13 - Son - At School
Marie F Braum 9 - Daughter - At School
Clara Braum 7 - Daughter - At School
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Christopher F Braum
Age in 1910: 23
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Street: Border Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph F Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Catherine Braum
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Slaughter House
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Household Members:
Joseph F Braum 53 - Head - Butcher - Fresh Meat
Catherine Braum 44 - Wife
Josiah A Braum 26 - Son - Laborer - Slaughter House
Christopher F Braum 23 - Son - Laborer - Slaughter House
Marie P Braum 19 - Daughter
Clara Braum 17 - Daughter
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Christopher Braum registered for the WWI draft on Jun 5, 1917 from the borough of West Elizabeth, Pa., at 30 years of age. He worked as a Teamster for Dravosburg Rock Company and was single. He was tall, medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair. (see draft card attached)
==================================
He serves as a Wagoner in the 318th Field Hospital, of the 305th Sanitary Train, of the 80th Division, in France during WWI. The Field Hospital is disbanded on Jun 9, 1919, as well the the discharge of the unit members. (318th Field Hospital History)
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1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Christy Braum
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Street: Border Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph F Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Kathrine Braum
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Butcher (scratched out - laborer in it's place)
Industry: Gas Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Joseph F Braum 62 - Head - Proprieter - Butcher Shop
Kathrine Braum 54 - Wife
Christy Braum 33 - Son - Laborer - Gas Company
Clara Braum 24 0 Daughter
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In the 1930 US Federal Census, Christopher is not listed living at his parent's home, just sister, Clara K (28). His father is no longer listed as a butcher.
=============================
He filled out a Veteran's Compensation Application on Feb 5th, 1934 in order to receive $160 for 16 months of Army service time. He served from Feb 11, 1918 until Jun 9, 1919, in the 318th Field Hospital. He listed 2nd & Border Street as his current address. He was inducted in the Army in Duquesne, Pa., on Feb 11, 1918. The engagements he participated in WWI were Meuse Argonne Picardy Sector. He served overseas from May 26, 1918 to May 31, 1919. He was honorably discharged on Jun 9, 1919 at Camp Dix, New Jersey. (see application attached)
==============================
Christopher F. Braum died on Mar 18, 1936 from a drowning accident during a flood of Mon River on corner of Washington and 2nd Street, West Elizabeth, Pa. It was listed as a probably accident. His occupation was a butcher and single at that time. The informant was Martha Harlett from West Elizabeth, Pa.. (see attached certificate)
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(Note: His year of birth is shown as 1888 on his grave marker, yet he registered for the WWI draft showing 1886 as well as on his Veteran's Compensation Application.)
Name: Christie Braum
Age: 13
Birth Date: Aug 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Katharine Braun
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Joseph Braum 41 - Head - Butcher
Katharine Braum 36 - Wife
Margaret Braum 17 - Daughter
Joseph A Braum 16 - Son - At School
Christie Braum 13 - Son - At School
Marie F Braum 9 - Daughter - At School
Clara Braum 7 - Daughter - At School
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Christopher F Braum
Age in 1910: 23
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Street: Border Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph F Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Catherine Braum
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Slaughter House
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Household Members:
Joseph F Braum 53 - Head - Butcher - Fresh Meat
Catherine Braum 44 - Wife
Josiah A Braum 26 - Son - Laborer - Slaughter House
Christopher F Braum 23 - Son - Laborer - Slaughter House
Marie P Braum 19 - Daughter
Clara Braum 17 - Daughter
=================================
Christopher Braum registered for the WWI draft on Jun 5, 1917 from the borough of West Elizabeth, Pa., at 30 years of age. He worked as a Teamster for Dravosburg Rock Company and was single. He was tall, medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair. (see draft card attached)
==================================
He serves as a Wagoner in the 318th Field Hospital, of the 305th Sanitary Train, of the 80th Division, in France during WWI. The Field Hospital is disbanded on Jun 9, 1919, as well the the discharge of the unit members. (318th Field Hospital History)
===========================
1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Christy Braum
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pa
Street: Border Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Joseph F Braum
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Kathrine Braum
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Butcher (scratched out - laborer in it's place)
Industry: Gas Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Joseph F Braum 62 - Head - Proprieter - Butcher Shop
Kathrine Braum 54 - Wife
Christy Braum 33 - Son - Laborer - Gas Company
Clara Braum 24 0 Daughter
=============================
In the 1930 US Federal Census, Christopher is not listed living at his parent's home, just sister, Clara K (28). His father is no longer listed as a butcher.
=============================
He filled out a Veteran's Compensation Application on Feb 5th, 1934 in order to receive $160 for 16 months of Army service time. He served from Feb 11, 1918 until Jun 9, 1919, in the 318th Field Hospital. He listed 2nd & Border Street as his current address. He was inducted in the Army in Duquesne, Pa., on Feb 11, 1918. The engagements he participated in WWI were Meuse Argonne Picardy Sector. He served overseas from May 26, 1918 to May 31, 1919. He was honorably discharged on Jun 9, 1919 at Camp Dix, New Jersey. (see application attached)
==============================
Christopher F. Braum died on Mar 18, 1936 from a drowning accident during a flood of Mon River on corner of Washington and 2nd Street, West Elizabeth, Pa. It was listed as a probably accident. His occupation was a butcher and single at that time. The informant was Martha Harlett from West Elizabeth, Pa.. (see attached certificate)
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(Note: His year of birth is shown as 1888 on his grave marker, yet he registered for the WWI draft showing 1886 as well as on his Veteran's Compensation Application.)
Inscription
Wagoner 318th SAN. TR. U.S. ARMY
