Fred Berger (1897 - 1953)

Born 26 Feb 1897 in Johnstown, Fulton, New York, United States

Ancestors

Died 30 Sep 1953 at age 56 in Gloversville, Fulton, New York, United States

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Biography

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Fred Berger was born on February 26, 1897 in Johnstown, Fulton, New York, United States, son of Rudolf Hartwig (1863–1931) and Alma Berger (1864–1948).

In the 1900 census, Fritz (age 3) was the son of Rudolf Berger in Johnstown Ward 3, Fulton, New York.^[1]

In the 1910 census, Fred (age 14) was the son of Randolph A Berger in Johnstown, Fulton, New York, United States.^[2]

In the 1915 census, Firtz (age 18) was the son of Rudolph Berger in Johnstown, Fulton.^[3]

Fred was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Fulton County, New York, United States.^[4]

Fred was in a military record on 4 September 1918 in Johnstown, New York.^[5]

In the 1920 census, Fredrick (age 23), Butcher, was the single son of Radelph Burger in Johnstown, Fulton, New York.^[6]

In the 1930 census, Fred (age 32), Butcher, was the single son of Rudolph Berger at 6 Gilbert St, Johnstown, Fulton, New York, United States.^[7]

In the 1940 census, Fred (age 49), Proprietor-saloren, was the widowed head of household in Gloversville, Fulton, New York.^[8]

Fred was in a military record on 15 February 1942 in Gloversville, Fulton, New York.^[9]

In the 1950 census, Fred (age 53), Proprietor, was the married head of household in Gloversville, Fulton, New York, United States.^[10]

Fred died on September 30, 1953 in Gloversville, Fulton, aged 56.^[11][12][13]

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnstown Ward 3, Fulton, New York; Roll: 1037; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0020
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #18876070 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Fritz Berger (3), single son, in household of Rudolf Berger (37) in Johnstown Ward 3, Fulton, New York. Born in New York, USA.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnstown, Fulton, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374962
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #111187177 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Fred R Berger (14), single son, in household of Randolph A Berger (48) in Johnstown, Fulton, New York, USA. Born in New York.
3. ↑ 1915 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1915"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Johnstown; County: Fulton; Page: 01; Line Number: 22
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2703 #5700994 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Firtz Berger (18) son in household of Rudolph Berger (52) in Johnstown, Fulton. Born in United States.
4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Registration State: New York; Registration County: Fulton County
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #2355243 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Name: Fred Berger; Birth Date: 26 Feb 1897; Birth Place: New York, USA; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: R. F. D. #2; Residence Place: Fulton County, New York, USA; Draft Board: 2; Physical Build: Slender; Height: Medium; Hair Color: Dark Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Relative: Mr. Rudloph Berger.
5. ↑ Military: "New York, U.S., Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919"
   Original data: New York State Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Adjutant General's Office. Series B0808. New York State Archives, Albany, New York
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 3030 #342306 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Name: Fred Berger; Birth Place: Johnstown, New York; Birth Date: 26 Feb 1897; Service Start Date: 4 Sep 1918; Service Start Place: Johnstown, New York; Service Start Age: 21.
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnstown, Fulton, New York; Roll: T625_1113; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 197
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #31620458 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Fredrick Burger (23), single son, Butcher, in household of Radelph Burger (56) in Johnstown, Fulton, New York. Born in New York.
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnstown, Fulton, New York; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2341174
   Ancestry Record 6224 #27563914 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Fred Berger (32), single son, Butcher, in household of Rudolph Berger (68) at 6 Gilbert St, Johnstown, Fulton, New York, USA. Born in New York.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Gloversville, Fulton, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02536; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 18-20
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #2167044 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Fred Berger (49), widowed, Proprietor-saloren, head of household in Gloversville, Fulton, New York. Born in New York.
9. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #304024961 (accessed 27 March 2024)
   Name: Fred Berger; Race: White; Age: 44; Birth Date: 26 Feb 1897; Birth Place: Johnstown, New York; Residence Place: Gloversville, Fulton, New York; Registration Date: 15 Feb 1942; Registration Place: Gloversville, New York, USA; Employer: Self-; Height: 5 7 2/; Weight: 235; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Mr Alma Berger;
   Household Members (Name):
   Fred Berger.
10. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
    National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Gloversville, Fulton, New York; Roll: 4627; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 18-26
    Ancestry Record 62308 #282241168 (accessed 27 March 2024)
    Fred Berger (53), married, Proprietor, head of household in Gloversville, Fulton, New York, USA. Born in USA.
11. ↑ 1953 Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
    Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
    Ancestry Record 60901 #901610 (accessed 27 March 2024)
    Name: Fred Berger; Birth Date: 27 Feb 1897; Death Date: 30 Sep 1953; Claim Date: 9 Nov 1953; Notes: 27 Aug 1976: Name listed as FRED BERGER.
12. ↑ Death: "New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956"
    New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index; Certificate Number: 56632
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61535 #2217098 (accessed 27 March 2024)
    Fred Berger death 30 Sep 1953 (age 56) in Gloversville, New York, USA.
13. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #211468198 (accessed 27 March 2024)
    Memorial page for Fred Berger (26 Feb 1897-30 Sep 1953), citing Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York, USA (plot: Section A-7); Maintained by Daniel Berger (contributor 50264410).

• Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
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  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1217216409 (accessed 27 March 2024)
  Name: Fred Berger; Gender: Male; Spouse: Margaret Berger; Publication Title: Gloversville, New York, City Directory, 1960.
• Military: "U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
  Original data: United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2019
  Ancestry Record 61861 #303837 (accessed 27 March 2024)
  Name: Fred Berger; Record Type: Military Service; Birth Date: 26 Feb 1897; Military Date: 2 Jan 1919; Residence Place: Gloversville, New York; Death Date: 30 Sep 1953.