Frank Joseph Zerwas (1886 - 1963)

Born 3 Sep 1886 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Lucille (Carter) Zerwas — married 22 Jan 1913 in Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States

Descendants

Died 2 Aug 1963 at age 76 in Mendota Heights, Dakota, Minnesota, United States

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Biography

Frank was born on 3 Sep 1886 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. He was the son of Joseph Zerwas and Christina Peters.
He married Mary Carter on 22 Jan 1913 in Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States. They had children.
He passed away in 1963.

Sources

• FamilySearch, United States Census, 1900

Name: Frank Zerwas
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Cleveland Township Cleveland village, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Stepson
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): S-Son Birth Date: Sep 1886
Birthplace: Minnesota
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Gerhard Zerwas Head Male 28 Minnesota
Christina Zerwas Wife Female 33 Germany
Frank Zerwas Stepson Male 14 Minnesota
Gertrude Zerwas Stepdaughter Female 12 Minnesota
Mary Zerwas Stepdaughter Female 11 Minnesota
Katharina Zerwas Daughter Female 7 Minnesota
Joseph Zerwas Son Male 6 Minnesota
John Zerwas Son Male 3 Minnesota
Josephine Zerwas Daughter Female 2 Minnesota
Matilda Zerwas Daughter Female 0 Minnesota
Henry Bland Boarder Male 19 Kansas
John Esch Boarder Male 47 Germany
Image of Frank Zerwas in household of Gerhard Zerwas, United States Census, 1900 View the original document. The original may contain more information than was indexed.
Record Collection:
Wiki LinkUnited States Census, 1900
Document Information:
District 62
Sheet Number and Letter 6A
Household ID 110
Line Number 49
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T623
GS Film Number 1240773
Digital Folder Number 004120289
Image Number 00015
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9SR-X3K : accessed 26 July 2018), Frank Zerwas in household of Gerhard Zerwas, Cleveland Township Cleveland village, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 62, sheet 6A, family 110, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,773.

• FamilySearch, Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949

Name: Frank Zerwas
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 22 Jan 1913
Event Place: Le Sueur Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Mary Carter
Spouse's Gender: Female
Image of Frank Zerwas, Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949
View the original document. The original may contain more information than was indexed.
Record Collection:
Wiki LinkMinnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949
Document Information:
Reference ID vol J p 32
GS Film Number 1320259
Digital Folder Number 004703876
Image Number 00577
Citing this Record
"Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDDR-ZLD : 12 March 2018), Frank Zerwas and Mary Carter, 22 Jan 1913, Le Sueur Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States; citing p. , local historical societies and universities, Minnesota; FHL microfilm 1,320,259.

• FamilySearch, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Name Frank Zerwas
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 1917-1918
Event Place St. Paul City no 8, Minnesota, United States
Gender Male
Nationality United States
Birth Date 03 Sep 1886
Birthplace Mankato, Minnesota, United States
Citation
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K87B-473 : 13 March 2018), Frank Zerwas, 1917-1918; citing St. Paul City no 8, Minnesota, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,682,639.

• FamilySearch, Minnesota Births and Christenings

Name Gerhard Francis Zerwas
Gender Unknown
Birth Date 24 Jan 1918
Birthplace St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
Father's Name Frank Zerwas
Mother's Name Mary
Citation
"Minnesota Births and Christenings, 1840-1980," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FD3Q-3MG : 10 February 2018), Frank Zerwas in entry for Gerhard Francis Zerwas, 24 Jan 1918; citing St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, reference Vol 73 Pg 306; FHL microfilm 1,309,120.

• FamilySearch, United States Census, 1920

Name: Frank Zerwas
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: St Paul Ward 9, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Own or Rent: Rent
Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Birthplace: Minnesota
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Sheet Letter: A
Sheet Number: 1
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Frank Zerwas Head Male 33 Minnesota
Mary Zerwas Wife Female 22 Minnesota
Gerhard Zerivas Son Male 1 Minnesota
Lucille Zerivas Daughter Female 0 Minnesota
Image of Frank Zerwas, United States Census, 1920
View the original document. The original may contain more information than was indexed.
Record Collection: Wiki LinkUnited States Census, 1920
Document Information: District ED 112
Sheet Number and Letter 1A
Household ID 14
Line Number 49
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Film Number 854
GS Film Number 1820854
Digital Folder Number 004966232
Image Number 00812
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW13-5SY : accessed 29 July 2018), Frank Zerwas, St Paul Ward 9, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States; citing ED 112, sheet 1A, line 49, family 14, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 854; FHL microfilm 1,820,854.

• FamilySearch, United States Census, 1930

Name: Frank J Zerwas
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Birthplace: Minnesota
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Sheet Letter: A
Sheet Number: 19
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Frank J Zerwas Head Male 43 Minnesota
Mary L Zerwas Wife Female 32 Minnesota
Gerhart F Zerwas Son Male 12 Minnesota
Lucille M Zerwas Daughter Female 10 Minnesota
Geraldine T Zerwas Daughter Female 9 Minnesota
Loraine C Zerwas Daughter Female 7 Minnesota
Betty J Zerwas Daughter Female 5 Minnesota
Aurelia H Zerwas Daughter Female 1 Minnesota
Image of Frank J Zerwas, United States Census, 1930
View the original document. The original may contain more information than was indexed.
Record Collection:
Wiki LinkUnited States Census, 1930
Document Information:
District ED 120
Sheet Number and Letter 19A
Household ID 301
Line Number 8
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T626
Affiliate Film Number 1120
GS Film Number 2340855
Digital Folder Number 004951371
Image Number 00248
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X3D3-4VL : accessed 29 July 2018), Frank J Zerwas, St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 120, sheet 19A, line 8, family 301, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1120; FHL microfilm 2,340,855.

• FamilySearch, Minnesota Birth Index

Name James Allen Zerwas
Event Type Birth
Event Date 09 Nov 1937
Event Place Dakota, Minnesota, United States
Father's Name Frank F Zerwas
Mother's Name Mary Lucille Zerwas
File Number 1937-MN-039456
Citation
"Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VCL3-Q97 : 6 May 2014), Frank F Zerwas in entry for James Allen Zerwas, 09 Nov 1937; from "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing Dakota, Minnesota, United States, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.

• FamilySearch, United States Census, 1940

Name: Frank Zerwas
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 1, West St. Paul, West St. Paul City, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
Sex: Male
Age: 53
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Minnesota
Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Frank Zerwas Head Male 53 Minnesota
Mary Zerwas Wife Female 42 Minnesota
Gerhart Zerwas Son Male 22 Minnesota
Lucille Zerwas Daughter Female 20 Minnesota
Geraldine Zerwas Daughter Female 19 Minnesota
Lorraine Zerwas Daughter Female 17 Minnesota
Betty Jane Zerwas Daughter Female 14 Minnesota
Aurelia Zerwas Daughter Female 10 Minnesota
James Zerwas Son Male 2 Minnesota
Image of Frank Zerwas, United States Census, 1940
View the original document. The original may contain more information than was indexed.
Record Collection:
Wiki LinkUnited States Census, 1940
Document Information:
District 19-43A
Family Number 85
Sheet Number and Letter 4B
Line Number 53
Affiliate Publication Number T627
Affiliate Film Number 1918
Digital Folder Number 005454953
Image Number 00371
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSK2-288 : accessed 29 July 2018), Frank Zerwas, Ward 1, West St. Paul, West St. Paul City, Dakota, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 19-43A, sheet 4B, line 53, family 85, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1918.

• FamilySearch, United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

Name Frank Joseph Zerwas
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 27 Apr 1942
Event Place Saint Paul, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
Age 55
Race White
Complexion Ruddy
Employer Great Northern Railway
Birth Date 03 Sep 1886
Birthplace Mankato, Minnesota
Relative's Name Mary Zerwas
Relationship to Registrant Wife
Eye Color Gray
Hair Color Gray
Height 5 6
Weight 180
Citation
"United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QKCC-V9WV : 13 October 2017), Frank Joseph Zerwas, 27 Apr 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

• FamilySearch, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002

Typed or Handwritten H
Name Frank J. Zerwas
Event Type Death
Event Date 02 Aug 1963
Event Place Dakota, Minnesota
Birth Date 03 Sep 1886
Mother's Maiden Name Peters
Record Number 1541956
Certificate Number 003917
Certificate Year 1963
File Name 003917
Affiliate Batch Identifier NN110DN
Citation
"Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V4HX-P6Z : 4 December 2014), Frank J. Zerwas, 02 Aug 1963; from "Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2001); citing Dakota, Minnesota, record 1541956, certificate number 003917, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.

• FamilySearch, Find A Grave Index

Name Frank J. Zerwas
Event Type Burial
Event Date 1963
Event Place Mendota Heights, Dakota, Minnesota, United States of America
Photograph Included N
Birth Date 03 Sep 1886
Death Date 02 Aug 1963
Affiliate Record Identifier 53953557
Cemetery Resurrection Cemetery
Citation
"Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QVK1-P623 : 13 December 2015), Frank J. Zerwas, 1963; Burial, Mendota Heights, Dakota, Minnesota, United States of America, Resurrection Cemetery; citing record ID 53953557, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.

• https://de.findagrave.com/memorial/53953557/frank-joseph-zerwas

Frank Joseph Zerwas
GEBURT 3 Sept 1886
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
TOD 2 Aug 1963 (im Alter von 76)
Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
BESTATTUNG
Resurrection Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
GEDENKSTÄTTEN-ID 53953557