Ernest Julius Geisler Jr (1894 - 1978)

Born 1 Jul 1894 in Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lillian M (Mckenny) Geisler — married 4 Nov 1924 in Calhoun, Illinois, United States

Died 8 Mar 1978 at age 83 in Hardin, Illinois, United States

Biography

Ernest Julius Geisler was born on July 1, 1894 in Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States, son of Ernest Godfrey Geissler (1866–1936) and Amelia Magdalena Volkert (1866–1934).

In 1900, Ernest (6) was living in household of Ernest Guieslar (34) in Point Precinct, Calhoun with his parents, Ernest (34) and Amelia (34); and his siblings, Henry (9), George (5), and Tresa (2). ^[1]

In 1910, Ernest (16) was living in household of Earnest G Geisler (43) in Point Precinct, Calhoun with his parents, Earnest G (43) and Emelia S (42); his siblings, Henry C (17), George W (14), Treacy C (12), Grace I (7), and Albert F (9 months); and Albert R Armacost (60). ^[2]

Ernest registered for the draft for World War I. ^[3], ^[4]

In 1920, Ernest (26) was living in household of Ernst Geisler, Sr (53) in Point Precinct with his parents, Ernst Geisler, Sr (53) and Amelia (52); and his siblings, Henry (27), and Albert (10). ^[5]

In 1930, Ernest (36) was living in Point Precinct, Calhoun with Ernest J Geisler, Jr, Jr (undefined), and Lillian Geisler (undefined). ^[6]

In 1940, Ernest (46) was living in Point Election Precinct, Calhoun with his wife, Lillian (44); and Rose Anna Murphy (12, lodger), Charles Murphy (13, lodger), and William Nold (70, lodger). ^[7]

Ernest registered for the draft for World War II. ^[8]

Ernest died on March 8, 1978 in Hardin, Illinois, aged 83. He was buried in Saint Matthews Cemetery, Brussels, Calhoun County, Illinois.^{[9] [10]}

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Albert R Armacost
• Ernest J Geisler, Jr, Jr
• Lillian Geisler

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 31; Digital film/folder number: 004113695; FHL microfilm: 1240239; Image number: 392; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00706-7
   FamilySearch Record: MSS4-DGL (accessed 5 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DC8W-M9V
   Ernest Guieslar (6), single son, in household of Ernest Guieslar (34) in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970738; FHL microfilm: 1374245; Image number: 560; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03343-5
   FamilySearch Record: MKHQ-V7J (accessed 5 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVH-S9X
   Earnest J Geisler (15), single son, in household of Earnest G Geisler (43) in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
3. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005247392; FHL microfilm: 1452435
   FamilySearch Record: K68D-2M1 (accessed 5 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-81WY-JZ5 Image number 00591
   Name: Ernest J Geisler, Jr; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Calhoun, Illinois, United States; Birth Date: 1 Jul 1894; Birth Place: Belleville, Illinois, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
4. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005247392; Record number: 0
   FamilySearch Record: QY4C-5GPZ (accessed 5 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-81WY-JZ5 Image number 00591
   Name: Ernest J Geisler; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Calhoun, Illinois, United States; Birth Date: 1 Jul 1894; Birth Place: Illinois, United States; Citizenship Place: USA; Race: White.
5. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 17; Digital film/folder number: 004964612; FHL microfilm: 1820301; Image number: 151; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01854-9
   FamilySearch Record: MJS7-MRK (accessed 5 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6X-6WW
   Ernst Geisler, Jr (25), single son, in household of Ernst Geisler, Sr (53) in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
6. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 35; Digital film/folder number: 004950395; FHL microfilm: 2340143; Image number: 473; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03775-1
   FamilySearch Record: XSR8-QB3 (accessed 5 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4K-HN1
   Ernest J Geisler, Jr, Jr (35), married head of household in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
7. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 48; Digital film/folder number: 005459504; Image number: 200; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: KWWC-KW7 (accessed 5 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-Q4SY
   Ernest Geisler (45), married head of household in Point Election Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
8. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Illinois; Affiliate Publication Number: M2097; Digital film/folder number: 004134411; FHL microfilm: 2281807; Image number: 5586; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: R00833-6
   FamilySearch Record: V1KM-8FH (accessed 5 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DZ59-HQ6
   Name: Ernest J Geisler; Birth Date: 01 Jul 1894; Residence Place: Golden Eagle, Calhoun, Illinois; Military Draft Registration Date: 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Golden Eagle, Calhoun, Illinois, United States; Occupation Employer: Ernest J/Geisler; Record Nbr: 5586; System Of Record: SLS.
9. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   FamilySearch Record: JPRL-FPT (accessed 5 December 2023)
   Ernest Geisler death Mar 1978 (born 1 Jul 1894) residing in Hardin, Calhoun, Illinois.
10. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38930585/ernest-julius-geisler: accessed), memorial page for Ernest Julius “Ernie” Geisler (1 Jul 1894–8 Mar 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38930585, citing Saint Matthews Cemetery, Brussels, Calhoun County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lynn (contributor 47138895).

See also:

• Birth:

"Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007619848; FHL microfilm: 2155107; Record number: 331; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: H95P-BGW2 (accessed 5 December 2023)
Ernest Julius Geisler born on 1 Jul 1894, son of Ernest Geisler & Amelia Volkert, in St. Clair, Illinois, United States.

• FamilySearch Person: LH78-S6Q