Martin Reitz (1891 - 1969)

Born 23 Sep 1891 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States

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Died 10 Jan 1969 at age 77 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States

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Biography

Martin Reitz was born on 23 Sep 1891 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.^[1][2] He was the son of John Reitz and Rosa, whose surname is currently unknown.

Martin's father immigrated to the United States from Italy in the late 1880s. The family's surname in Italy was "Rizzo", but changed to "Reitz" when the Rizzo family settled in the United States.

Martin initially lived in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, but moved with his parents to Oswego, Oswego, New York around the turn of the century. When his mother passed away in 1899, Martin and his siblings were placed in St. Francis Home (a Catholic orphanage in Oswego) until his father was able to get things straightened around.

By June 1918, Martin was living in Syracuse, New York and working as a cook in a dinner at the corner of Clinton and Onondaga Streets.^[3]

Martin joined the Citizens Defense Corp at Syracuse. He was inducted into service on 9 Sep 1918. He performed his service at Fort Hamilton until he was honorably discharged on 8 Dec 1918, with the rank of Private.^[1][4]

Martin married Concetta Furco on 17 Jun 1922 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.

Martin passed away on 10 Jan 1969 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.^[1]

Census Enumerations

1900 Oswego, Oswego, New York Martin (age 8) was an inmate at Saint Francis Home. His siblings, Anna, James, Phillip and Anna, also lived in the orphanage with him. Their father, John, has not yet been located this census year.^[5]

1905 Oswego, Oswego, New York Martin (age 12) lived in his father's household at 229 Liberty Street. He was attending school at this point in time.^[6]

Research Notes

One of the key pieces of documentation that connects Martin to this family is his military records. When Martin registered for the WWII draft, he indicated that his sister, Rose Demore of 63 Liberty Street, would always know how to get ahold of him.^[7] It is an error that Rose's address was entered as being in the city of Syracuse. Rose and her husband had lived at 63 Liberty Street, Oswego, New York for years by this point in time. Martin joined the Citizens Defense Corps. His military records show Rose's correct address: 63 Liberty Street, Oswego, New York because this is the address that Martin initially claimed as his own.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940. Martin Reitz, born 23 Sep 1891, died 10 Jan 1969. Citing National Archives and Records Administration, St. Louis, 1985. Digital Images: Family Search. Image 5008 of 6005. Accessed 26 Mar 2024. VA Master Index
2. ↑ United States Social Security Death Index. Martin Reitz, (1891-1969). Citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File Digital, Alexandria, Virginia. Digital Images: FamilySearch. Accessed 26 Mar 2024 Social Security Death Index
3. ↑ United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Martin Reitz; born 23 Sep 1891, Italy. Citing National Archives and Records Administration; NARA Microfilm Publication M1509. Digital Images: Family Search. Image 3345 of 4984. Accessed 26 Mar 2024. Martin Reitz World War I Draft Registration Card
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} New York, U.S., Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Martin Reitz, born 23 Sep 1891. Citing Adjutant General's Office. Series B0808. New York State Archives, Albany, New York. Digital Images: Ancestry.com. Image 224 of 1065 NY WWI Military Service Abract
5. ↑ United States Census, 1900. Oswego, Oswego, New York, United States. Martin Reitz in Saint Francis Home; enumeration district 133, sheet 15B, line 87, house visitation number 303, family number 308. Citing National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; NARA digital publication series T623. Digital Images: Family Search. Image 96 of 698. Accessed 19 Mar 2024. 1900 US Census
6. ↑ New York State Census, 1905. Oswego, Oswego, New York. Martin Ritz in the household of John Ritz; page 31, line 17. Citing the Oswego County Clerks Office. Digital Images: Family Search. Image 33 of 34. Accessed 24 Mar 2024. 1905 New York Census
7. ↑ United States World War II Draft Registration Card, 1938-1946. Martin Reitz, born 23 Sep 1891. Citing National Archives and Records Administration. Database: Family Search. Image 481 of 1098. Accessed 26 Mar 2024. WWII Draft Registration Card