Born and baptised Johann Wilhelm Eisenbraun the son of Gottlieb and Catharina Margareth Schmidt Eisenbraun. One of seven children sisters Mathilda ( John N ) Smith, Catharine Margaretha ( Joseph ) Maeres, Maria Magdalena (Frank) Gunzel, Amelia Carolina (1842-1843) and brothers Christian Gottlieb and Philipp Heinrich.
He was married to Mary Anne Weiss sometime in the 1860's. They had two children Henry John and Ida Mathilda ( John ) Buroughs.
Here are two articles I have been able to find regarding William Eisenbrown. They both give a good picture of his life. Still searching for an actual obituary.
William Eisenbrown, dean of the city magistrates, died yesterday at his home, 107 South Thirty-eighth street. His terms as magistrate total 31 years. He was 76 years old.
His death was caused by bronchitis. He became ill nearly three weeks ago. Because of his age he was unable to rally and three days ago he suffered a relapse.
In recent years Magistrate Eisenbrown has figured but infrequently in public affairs, but during the administration of Mayor Blankenburg he presided over the Central Police Court and also held court there under the administration of Mayer Reyburn.
Democrat, but indorsed by G. O. P.
Magistrate Eisenbrown was a Democrat in politics, but became so popularly known because of fairness of decisions and square dealing with all persons brought before him, that in 1916 he was indorsed by the Republican party and elected by a plurality of over 60,000.
His present term would have expired the first Monday in January, 1924, He was a candidate on the Democratic and the Town Meeting Party tickets in 1918, the year of his last re-election.
The vereran magistrate, the oldest in the city in point of service, is survived by his wife, Mary, daghter Mrs. Ida (John) Buroughs, and a son, Harry Eisenbrown.
Mr Eisenbrown was born in the old Northern Liberties district in a house which is now 905 North Third street in the Sixteenth ward. He served in the Navy during the Civil War except for a year in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, in which he enlisted when 17 years old.
As a Union seaman, he took part in numerous engagements fought by the South Atlantic fleet under Admiral Dahlgren, particularly in the neighborhood of Charleston, S.C.
Had Record As Fighter
His fighting ability as a soldier and sailor did not forsake him in the comparative ease of a magistrate's career. When 66 years old he offered to thrash any wife-beater brought before him.
It was on that occasion that the magistrate summed up some of his philosophy.
"There is a great deal of sadness in being a magistrate," he said, "but the position also has its compensations. The chance of bringing happiness to homes that otherwise would be ruined is one of the blessed opportunities that come to us and it is particularly good to have such a chance some at Christmas."
Magistrate Eisenbrown was a past commander of General John A Logan Post No.115, Grand Army of the Republic; past master of Apollo Lodge, No.386. F. & a. M. and one of the oldest chancellors of the Fourth of July Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was also a member of the Constatter Volksfest Verein, the Junger Maennerchor and the South Philadelphia Schuetzenverein.
From the Philadelphia Inguirer 1921-12-09 (9 Dec 1921)
Magistrate Eisenbrown dies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Dec 8 – Magistrate William Eisenbrown, for thirty-one years a member of the city's minor judiciary, died today at his hom, 107 South Thirty-eighth street. He was 76 years odl.
Magistrate Eisenbrown was ill for three weeks, with bronchitis. His condition became serious a few days ago and he grew worse rapidly, until he died at 4 a.m. today.
During his long service as a magistrate, Mr. Eisenbrown won a reputation for fair and square dealing. He was a Democrat, but prided himself of being an "Independent" and declared he never allowed the part leaders to "lead me around."
He was born in this city, in the old section known as Northern Liberties, May 14th 1846. He went to the public schools here, and subsequently worked as a printer, farm hand and tool polisher.
When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers and was honorably discharged after three months' service. Then he enlisted in the Navy and served throughout the war.
When discharged he took a course in a Philadelphia business college and while studying there served a route of morning newspapers, and afterwards engaged in the milk business.
He was first elected a magistrate in 1885 and re-elected up to 1910, when the Republican organization, by means of a so-called Workmen's Party, defeated him.
From The Patriot on 1921-12-09 (09 Dec 1921)
He was married to Mary Anne Weiss sometime in the 1860's. They had two children Henry John and Ida Mathilda ( John ) Buroughs.
Here are two articles I have been able to find regarding William Eisenbrown. They both give a good picture of his life. Still searching for an actual obituary.
William Eisenbrown, dean of the city magistrates, died yesterday at his home, 107 South Thirty-eighth street. His terms as magistrate total 31 years. He was 76 years old.
His death was caused by bronchitis. He became ill nearly three weeks ago. Because of his age he was unable to rally and three days ago he suffered a relapse.
In recent years Magistrate Eisenbrown has figured but infrequently in public affairs, but during the administration of Mayor Blankenburg he presided over the Central Police Court and also held court there under the administration of Mayer Reyburn.
Democrat, but indorsed by G. O. P.
Magistrate Eisenbrown was a Democrat in politics, but became so popularly known because of fairness of decisions and square dealing with all persons brought before him, that in 1916 he was indorsed by the Republican party and elected by a plurality of over 60,000.
His present term would have expired the first Monday in January, 1924, He was a candidate on the Democratic and the Town Meeting Party tickets in 1918, the year of his last re-election.
The vereran magistrate, the oldest in the city in point of service, is survived by his wife, Mary, daghter Mrs. Ida (John) Buroughs, and a son, Harry Eisenbrown.
Mr Eisenbrown was born in the old Northern Liberties district in a house which is now 905 North Third street in the Sixteenth ward. He served in the Navy during the Civil War except for a year in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, in which he enlisted when 17 years old.
As a Union seaman, he took part in numerous engagements fought by the South Atlantic fleet under Admiral Dahlgren, particularly in the neighborhood of Charleston, S.C.
Had Record As Fighter
His fighting ability as a soldier and sailor did not forsake him in the comparative ease of a magistrate's career. When 66 years old he offered to thrash any wife-beater brought before him.
It was on that occasion that the magistrate summed up some of his philosophy.
"There is a great deal of sadness in being a magistrate," he said, "but the position also has its compensations. The chance of bringing happiness to homes that otherwise would be ruined is one of the blessed opportunities that come to us and it is particularly good to have such a chance some at Christmas."
Magistrate Eisenbrown was a past commander of General John A Logan Post No.115, Grand Army of the Republic; past master of Apollo Lodge, No.386. F. & a. M. and one of the oldest chancellors of the Fourth of July Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was also a member of the Constatter Volksfest Verein, the Junger Maennerchor and the South Philadelphia Schuetzenverein.
From the Philadelphia Inguirer 1921-12-09 (9 Dec 1921)
Magistrate Eisenbrown dies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Dec 8 – Magistrate William Eisenbrown, for thirty-one years a member of the city's minor judiciary, died today at his hom, 107 South Thirty-eighth street. He was 76 years odl.
Magistrate Eisenbrown was ill for three weeks, with bronchitis. His condition became serious a few days ago and he grew worse rapidly, until he died at 4 a.m. today.
During his long service as a magistrate, Mr. Eisenbrown won a reputation for fair and square dealing. He was a Democrat, but prided himself of being an "Independent" and declared he never allowed the part leaders to "lead me around."
He was born in this city, in the old section known as Northern Liberties, May 14th 1846. He went to the public schools here, and subsequently worked as a printer, farm hand and tool polisher.
When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers and was honorably discharged after three months' service. Then he enlisted in the Navy and served throughout the war.
When discharged he took a course in a Philadelphia business college and while studying there served a route of morning newspapers, and afterwards engaged in the milk business.
He was first elected a magistrate in 1885 and re-elected up to 1910, when the Republican organization, by means of a so-called Workmen's Party, defeated him.
From The Patriot on 1921-12-09 (09 Dec 1921)
Born and baptised Johann Wilhelm Eisenbraun the son of Gottlieb and Catharina Margareth Schmidt Eisenbraun. One of seven children sisters Mathilda ( John N ) Smith, Catharine Margaretha ( Joseph ) Maeres, Maria Magdalena (Frank) Gunzel, Amelia Carolina (1842-1843) and brothers Christian Gottlieb and Philipp Heinrich.
He was married to Mary Anne Weiss sometime in the 1860's. They had two children Henry John and Ida Mathilda ( John ) Buroughs.
Here are two articles I have been able to find regarding William Eisenbrown. They both give a good picture of his life. Still searching for an actual obituary.
William Eisenbrown, dean of the city magistrates, died yesterday at his home, 107 South Thirty-eighth street. His terms as magistrate total 31 years. He was 76 years old.
His death was caused by bronchitis. He became ill nearly three weeks ago. Because of his age he was unable to rally and three days ago he suffered a relapse.
In recent years Magistrate Eisenbrown has figured but infrequently in public affairs, but during the administration of Mayor Blankenburg he presided over the Central Police Court and also held court there under the administration of Mayer Reyburn.
Democrat, but indorsed by G. O. P.
Magistrate Eisenbrown was a Democrat in politics, but became so popularly known because of fairness of decisions and square dealing with all persons brought before him, that in 1916 he was indorsed by the Republican party and elected by a plurality of over 60,000.
His present term would have expired the first Monday in January, 1924, He was a candidate on the Democratic and the Town Meeting Party tickets in 1918, the year of his last re-election.
The vereran magistrate, the oldest in the city in point of service, is survived by his wife, Mary, daghter Mrs. Ida (John) Buroughs, and a son, Harry Eisenbrown.
Mr Eisenbrown was born in the old Northern Liberties district in a house which is now 905 North Third street in the Sixteenth ward. He served in the Navy during the Civil War except for a year in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, in which he enlisted when 17 years old.
As a Union seaman, he took part in numerous engagements fought by the South Atlantic fleet under Admiral Dahlgren, particularly in the neighborhood of Charleston, S.C.
Had Record As Fighter
His fighting ability as a soldier and sailor did not forsake him in the comparative ease of a magistrate's career. When 66 years old he offered to thrash any wife-beater brought before him.
It was on that occasion that the magistrate summed up some of his philosophy.
"There is a great deal of sadness in being a magistrate," he said, "but the position also has its compensations. The chance of bringing happiness to homes that otherwise would be ruined is one of the blessed opportunities that come to us and it is particularly good to have such a chance some at Christmas."
Magistrate Eisenbrown was a past commander of General John A Logan Post No.115, Grand Army of the Republic; past master of Apollo Lodge, No.386. F. & a. M. and one of the oldest chancellors of the Fourth of July Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was also a member of the Constatter Volksfest Verein, the Junger Maennerchor and the South Philadelphia Schuetzenverein.
From the Philadelphia Inguirer 1921-12-09 (9 Dec 1921)
Magistrate Eisenbrown dies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Dec 8 – Magistrate William Eisenbrown, for thirty-one years a member of the city's minor judiciary, died today at his hom, 107 South Thirty-eighth street. He was 76 years odl.
Magistrate Eisenbrown was ill for three weeks, with bronchitis. His condition became serious a few days ago and he grew worse rapidly, until he died at 4 a.m. today.
During his long service as a magistrate, Mr. Eisenbrown won a reputation for fair and square dealing. He was a Democrat, but prided himself of being an "Independent" and declared he never allowed the part leaders to "lead me around."
He was born in this city, in the old section known as Northern Liberties, May 14th 1846. He went to the public schools here, and subsequently worked as a printer, farm hand and tool polisher.
When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers and was honorably discharged after three months' service. Then he enlisted in the Navy and served throughout the war.
When discharged he took a course in a Philadelphia business college and while studying there served a route of morning newspapers, and afterwards engaged in the milk business.
He was first elected a magistrate in 1885 and re-elected up to 1910, when the Republican organization, by means of a so-called Workmen's Party, defeated him.
From The Patriot on 1921-12-09 (09 Dec 1921)
He was married to Mary Anne Weiss sometime in the 1860's. They had two children Henry John and Ida Mathilda ( John ) Buroughs.
Here are two articles I have been able to find regarding William Eisenbrown. They both give a good picture of his life. Still searching for an actual obituary.
William Eisenbrown, dean of the city magistrates, died yesterday at his home, 107 South Thirty-eighth street. His terms as magistrate total 31 years. He was 76 years old.
His death was caused by bronchitis. He became ill nearly three weeks ago. Because of his age he was unable to rally and three days ago he suffered a relapse.
In recent years Magistrate Eisenbrown has figured but infrequently in public affairs, but during the administration of Mayor Blankenburg he presided over the Central Police Court and also held court there under the administration of Mayer Reyburn.
Democrat, but indorsed by G. O. P.
Magistrate Eisenbrown was a Democrat in politics, but became so popularly known because of fairness of decisions and square dealing with all persons brought before him, that in 1916 he was indorsed by the Republican party and elected by a plurality of over 60,000.
His present term would have expired the first Monday in January, 1924, He was a candidate on the Democratic and the Town Meeting Party tickets in 1918, the year of his last re-election.
The vereran magistrate, the oldest in the city in point of service, is survived by his wife, Mary, daghter Mrs. Ida (John) Buroughs, and a son, Harry Eisenbrown.
Mr Eisenbrown was born in the old Northern Liberties district in a house which is now 905 North Third street in the Sixteenth ward. He served in the Navy during the Civil War except for a year in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, in which he enlisted when 17 years old.
As a Union seaman, he took part in numerous engagements fought by the South Atlantic fleet under Admiral Dahlgren, particularly in the neighborhood of Charleston, S.C.
Had Record As Fighter
His fighting ability as a soldier and sailor did not forsake him in the comparative ease of a magistrate's career. When 66 years old he offered to thrash any wife-beater brought before him.
It was on that occasion that the magistrate summed up some of his philosophy.
"There is a great deal of sadness in being a magistrate," he said, "but the position also has its compensations. The chance of bringing happiness to homes that otherwise would be ruined is one of the blessed opportunities that come to us and it is particularly good to have such a chance some at Christmas."
Magistrate Eisenbrown was a past commander of General John A Logan Post No.115, Grand Army of the Republic; past master of Apollo Lodge, No.386. F. & a. M. and one of the oldest chancellors of the Fourth of July Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was also a member of the Constatter Volksfest Verein, the Junger Maennerchor and the South Philadelphia Schuetzenverein.
From the Philadelphia Inguirer 1921-12-09 (9 Dec 1921)
Magistrate Eisenbrown dies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Dec 8 – Magistrate William Eisenbrown, for thirty-one years a member of the city's minor judiciary, died today at his hom, 107 South Thirty-eighth street. He was 76 years odl.
Magistrate Eisenbrown was ill for three weeks, with bronchitis. His condition became serious a few days ago and he grew worse rapidly, until he died at 4 a.m. today.
During his long service as a magistrate, Mr. Eisenbrown won a reputation for fair and square dealing. He was a Democrat, but prided himself of being an "Independent" and declared he never allowed the part leaders to "lead me around."
He was born in this city, in the old section known as Northern Liberties, May 14th 1846. He went to the public schools here, and subsequently worked as a printer, farm hand and tool polisher.
When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers and was honorably discharged after three months' service. Then he enlisted in the Navy and served throughout the war.
When discharged he took a course in a Philadelphia business college and while studying there served a route of morning newspapers, and afterwards engaged in the milk business.
He was first elected a magistrate in 1885 and re-elected up to 1910, when the Republican organization, by means of a so-called Workmen's Party, defeated him.
From The Patriot on 1921-12-09 (09 Dec 1921)
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