George Wilhelm Feige
(27 Jan 1867 - 28 Aug 1930)

George Wilhelm Feige  (27 Jan 1867,  Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA  - 28 Aug 1930,  Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA )   -- Age: 63   --Cause of Death: heart problems
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George Wilhelm  was the child of Friedrich Wilhelm ("William") Feige and Augusta Amalie Theunert

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Occupation: shoemaker, machinist, electrician

George Feige was born on January 27, 1867 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He was the son of Prussian immigrants, Wilhelm Friedrich Feige and Augusta Amelia Theunert. George lived in Pittsfield from birth to early adulthood. He married Charlotte Salisbury on February 16, 1887 in Auburn, New York. George’s older sister, Ellen, and her husband, Frank Shorey, were living in Auburn at the time. They are probably in some way associated with George going there and eventually marrying there. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved back to Pittsfield. George worked in a variety of occupations. His sister, Louisa, married Jacob Gimlich. Jacob was part owner of a brewery, Gimlich & White. George worked there for a while around 1889. Around 1890, George and Charlotte moved back to Auburn, NY. George became a shoemaker. He worked as a shoemaker until around 1899, at which time they moved to Webster, Massachusetts. George worked as a machinist in Webster. He later worked for his nephew, Charles W. Bergmann, and did bicycle repair work. This was around 1907. By 1912, he was working for Charles W. Bergmann, but was now an electrician. By 1928, George opened his own electrical supply store, located on School Street in Webster. He died in Webster on August 28, 1930, at the age of 63.


There is a Henry Feig born March 16, 1896 listed in the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 living at 109 School St. in Webster. Birthplace listed as Bohemia;Austria. Related?

Ancestor's Life Events

PITTSFIELD, MA -- 1867 - 1886?

Birth   His birth and baptism record found at the Pittsfield Library shows he was born on 27 Jan 1864 and baptized on 21 Apr 1867 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pittsfield, MA. His birth record found in Massachusetts Vital Records (Vol: 196 ; Page: 55) shows he was born on 27 Jan 1867 - last name is spelled wrong - parents listed as William and Augusta (Dinehart) - occupation of father listed as "Saloon" - both parents from Germany. Pittsfield Birth Records 1844-1938 found at the Berkshire Anthenaeum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Feige, George E. Jan 27, 1867 M s/o William saloon Germany Augusta Dinehart Germany Vol 2 P 142

1867 Baptism ZION'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - BIRTHS AND BAPTISMS, 1860-1923  Feige, Georg Wilhelm b. 27 Jan 1864 Baptised 21 Apr 1867 Witnesses: Wm Hoffman, Wm Rinehardt, Minnie Liedholdt, Carol? Neubert

Baptism - ZION'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PITTSFIELD, MASS. Thanks to Diane Balogh  Georg Wilhelm Feige b. 27 Jan 1867, Taconic St., Pittsfield, MA - baptised 21 Apr 1867. Parents Wilhelm Feige and Augusta Teunert. Witnesses are difficult to read. Looks like they might be: Wm? Hoffmann?, Wm. Reinhardt?, Mrs. Min... Leidhold?, Carrol? or Carl? Neubert

1870 U.S. Census  Taken July 30th, 1870, Pittsfield, MA shows William Feige Age 45, looks like Grocer? Ret? Prussia living with Augusta Feige, Age 46, keeping house, Prussia. Their children are: Charles Feige, Age 23, Grocer? Clerk, Prussia; Henry Feige, Age 9, at school, Massachusetts; George Feige, Age 3, at home, Massachusetts Charles Squires, 63, Machinist, Massachusetts.

1876 Pittsfield, Massachusetts   Location of Feige house in 1876 Source: http:/www.wardmaps.com/viewasset.php?aid=4141

1880 U.S. Census  Pittsfield, Massachusetts shows William Feige, age 58, Prussia, Farmer living with Agusta Feige, 50, keeping house, Prussia. Their children are: Henry Feige, 20, born in Massachusetts, works on farm and George Feige, 10 (should be 13), born in Massachusetts, at school.

29-Oct-1882, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts ZION'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - Parish Registers Book 1 Confirmation?

AUBURN, NY -- 1887? - 1888?   Somewhere in this timeframe, George moved to Auburn, NY. His sister, Ellen and her husband (Frank Shorey) were living there at the time (on Owasco Street). He ended up marrying one of his sister's neighbors, Charlotte M. Salisbury.

Friday, February 18, 1887 The Weekly Auburnian, Auburn, NY  Married – FEIGE – SALISBURY – At the home of bride, 130 Owasco St., on Wednesday evening, Feb. 16, by the Rev. William H. Allbright. George W. Feige and Miss Charlotte M. Salisbury, all of Auburn.

PITTSFIELD, MA -- 1888 - 1890   After his marriage, George took his new wife back to Pittsfield (to meet the rest of his family?). For a brief period, he worked for his sister's (Louisa) husband's (Jacob Gimlich) company, Gimlich & White.

Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts - 1888   Pittsfield Directory 1888 - Ancestry.com - page 62 Feige George, bds Churchill, North Woods Feige William, farmer, h Churchill, North Woods

Pittsfield, Massachusetts Directories, 1889-93  Name Business Name Occupation Location City State Year William Feige farmer Churchill, North Woods Pittsfield MA 1889 Book Section E Page 62 George Feige emp. Gimlich & White h. 25 Onata 1889 Henry Feige farmer bds. 25 Onata 1889 William Feige Gimlich & White employed 25 Onota Pittsfield MA 1890 William Feige Gimlich & White employed 25 Onota Pittsfield MA 1891

Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts - 1890   Pittsfield Directory 1890 - Ancestry.com - Page 64 Feige George, rem to Auburn, N. Y. Feige Henry, emp Gimlich & White, bds 25 Onata Feige William, emp Gimlich & White, h 25 Onata

AUBURN, CAYUGA, NY -- 1890 - 1898   George and Charlotte returned to Auburn, NY. After the death of George's father (1892), his mother moved to Auburn, NY to live with them.

Ancestry.com. Auburn, New York Directories, 1889-92[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Original data: Auburn City Directory, 1889-1890. Auburn, NY: Alonzo P. Lamey, 1890.; Auburn City Directory, 1890-1891; Auburn, NY: Alonzo P. Lamey, 1891; Auburn City Directory, 1890-1892; Auburn, NY: Alonzo P. Lamey, 1892; 1890-1892. Auburn, NY: Alonzo P. Lamey, 1892.  George bds 23 1/2 Frances around 1890. Occupation: shoe op

Auburn, Ward 1, E.D. 2, Cayuga, New York 1892 New York State Census  George Feige, m, 26, US Citizen, shoemaker Charlot Feige, f, 24, US Citizen Willard Feige, m, 4, US Citizen Edward Feige, m, 3, US Citizen

Ancestry.com. Auburn, New York Directories, 1889-92[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Original data: Auburn City Directory, 1889-1890. Auburn, NY: Alonzo P. Lamey, 1890.; Auburn City Directory, 1890-1891; Auburn, NY: Alonzo P. Lamey, 1891; Auburn City Directory, 1890-1892; Auburn, NY: Alonzo P. Lamey, 1892; 1890-1892. Auburn, NY: Alonzo P. Lamey, 1892.  George is living at 18 Frederick in the years 1891, 1892, occupation: shoemaker.

Auburn, Cayuga New York - 1895   The Auburn City Directory 1895 - Ancestry.com, page 144 Feige, George W., shoemaker, h 32 Maple

Auburn, NY 1897-98 City Directory  George is living at 9 Catlin with his mother, Augusta. Augusta is a widow. http:/distantcousin.com/directories/ny/auburn/1897_98/

Auburn, Cayuga New York 1882-1897 Auburn NY City Directory page 502 Secret Societies Con. Junior Order, II A HI - Pride of Cayuga Council No 23. Organized November 1892. Meetings held Friday evenings, over 145 Genesee Street. George Feige, Counsellor; Wm L Curry, Rec Sec'y.

Auburn, Cayuga New York - 1899   The Auburn City Directory 1899 - Ancestry.com - Page 174 Feige, Augusta, widow William, res 26 Foote Feige, George W., shoemaker, h 26 Foote

WEBSTER, WORCESTER, MA -- 1900 - 1930   Shortly before (or after) the death of his mother (1900), George moved to Webster, Massachusetts. He began working as a machinist. He moved on to bicycle repair and eventually electrical work for his nephew's company (C. W. Bergmann). Charles W. Bergmann was the son of George's oldest sister, Augusta. George's son, Willard, and his daughter, Helen, also worked for C.W. Bergmann. Willard was an electrician and Helen was a bookkeeper.

Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts 1900 U.S. Census  George is 33. He is listed as a machinist living in Webster, Massachusetts. He was born in Massachusetts. His parents were born in Germany. His wife, Charlotte (Salisbury) b. abt 1868, is listed as age 32. Their children are: Willard, born July 1888 in MA, age 11, going to school; Edward F., b. abt. 1891 in MA, age 9, Helen, b. abt. 1893 in NY, age 7, George, b. abt. 1894 in NY, age 6, and Henry, b. abt. 1900 in MA, an infant. NOTE: It's possible that Henry is really Gertrude because in 1910 Census, Gertrude appears at age 9. Charlotte has had 6 children and 6 children are still living. There is no sign of a Henry. Year: 1900; Census Place: Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 695; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1700.

1907-1908 Webster, Dudley and Oxford, Massachusetts City Directory  George W. Feige living at 59 1/2 School Street in Webster, Massachusetts. He is listed as a Bicycle Repairer. NOTE: He works for his nephew, Charles W. Bergmann.

Tuesday, August 4, 1908 The Auburn Citizen, Auburn, NY  “George W. Feige of Webster, Mass., formerly of Auburn, is visiting relatives here for a few days.”

1910 U.S. Census  George is 43 living in Webster, Massachusetts. He was married at age 20. He was born in Massachusetts. His parents were born in Germany. Charlotte is 42. She was married at age 20. Charlotte was born in New York. Her parents were born in New York. The children are: Edward, 19, Helen girl, 17, George Jr., 12, Gertrude, 9, Clifford, 2. Edward, Helen, George Jr. were all born in New York. Gertrude And Clifford were born in Massachusetts.

The Webster, Dudley and Oxford Directory 1912 book section F Page 63 George W. Feige electrician at 110 Main St in Webster, MA. His home was 59 1/2 School St. Also listed -- working with him and boarding with him is Helen L. Feige, bookkeeper. NOTE: 110 Main St. is the business of Charles W. Bergmann (George's nephew)

Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts The Webster, Dudley and Oxford Directory 1915 book section F Page 76 George W. Feige electrician at 110 Main St in Webster, MA. His home was 59 1/2 School St. Also listed -- working with him and boarding with him is Helen L. Feige, bookkeeper. Henry Feige is also listed employed at Joslin House Garage, living at 59 1/2 School St. Willard Feige is also listed working as an electrician with his father at 110 Main St., living in Thompson, Connecticut

Laws Relating to Licensing and List of Electricians Registered by the Massachusetts State Examiner of Electricians for the year ending November 18, 1917  Page 69 List of Journeymen Feige, Geo. W. 59 1/2 School St., Webster - License No. B1837

1920 U.S. Census  George is 52 years old (born in Massachusetts, parents born in Prussia/Germany). He his living at 283 School St. in Webster, Massachusetts with Charlotte, age 51, b. abt 1868 . An 11-year-old son, Clifford, lives with them. All Salisburys were born in NY. George is listed as an electrician at a store. At 279 School St., there is Caroline Salisbury (Charlotte’s mother) at 76 and Helen Salisbury (Charlotte’s sister) at 53. Helen works in a shoe shop. Caroline was born in NY. Her parents were born in NY.

Saturday, July 9, 1921 The Auburn Citizen, Auburn, NY  “Mr. George Feige of Webster, Mass., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shorey at 57 ½ Owasco Street.”

Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts The Webster and Oxford Directory 1928 page 274 George W. Feige, electrical supplies at 43 School St. in Webster, MA, living at 283 School St. George is also listed under "Electrical Service Companies" on Page 293. On Page 100 of the same directory, the following Feiges are listed: Feige, Anna r 115 Chase Ave. Feige, Dorothy, emp S L Works, r 115 Chase Ave. Feige, George W. (Charlotte), electrical supplies 43 School, h 283 School Feige, Willard (Anna), elec, h 115 Chase Ave

283 School Street, Webster, MA 1930 U.S. Census  George Feige, 63, b. MA, parents b. Germany, proprietor of electric store, age at first marriage 20. Charlotte M., 62, age of marriage 19, b. NY, parents b. Germany (error). Helen E. Salisbury, sister-in-law, 63, b. NY, parents b. NY. Single.

Ancestor's Marriage(s) and Child(ren)

married Charlotte M Salisbury -- Date: 16 Feb 1887 Place:  Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA Source: The Weekly Auburnian, Auburn, NY Feb 18, 1887 Volume/Page: Feb 18, 1887  Married at 130 Owasco St., Auburn, New York

Family Group Record for George Wilhelm Feige and Charlotte M Salisbury

Children: Willard S Feige (28 Jul 1888, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA - 18 Jan 1929, Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA) Edward Evylyn Feige (12 Sep 1890, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA - 17 Nov 1938, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut?) Helen Louise Feige (9 Oct 1892, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA - 22 Jun 1954, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA) George W Feige (28 Mar 1898, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA - 2 Oct 1918, Somme-Py, France) Gertrude Marie "Trudy" Feige (18 Jun 1900, Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA - 27 Jun 1989, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA) Charles Clifford "Kipp" Feige (4 Jul 1908, Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA - 6 Jul 1983, Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio)

Ancestor's Death-related Information

Webster Evening Times, Webster, MA Friday, August 29, 1930 "George W. Feige Dies Yesterday, Aged 63 Years George W. Feige widely known resident of Webster, and for many years in the electrical business, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 283 School street. He has been a sufferer from heart trouble for some time. Mr. Feige was 63 years of age and for the past few years has conducted an electrical store. He was for many years employed at the C. W. Bergnann store on Main street. He was a native of Pittsfield, but has lived most of his life in Webster. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Charlotte M. (Salisbury) and two sons, Edward E. of Bridgeport, and Charles Clifford Feige of Worcester; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Brandes of Webster, and Mrs. Earl E. Mason of Chicago. The funeral service will be from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Chester A. Wheeler, pastor of the Congregational church, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion cemetery, in charge of Undertaker O. Floyd Nolf"

Buried at:

Mount Zion Cemetery
Old Worcester Rd.
Rte 12
Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA





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My great-grandfather, Charles Albert Feige was born in either Ruddick (sp),Austria or Prussia. Born 1886, mother's name Minnie? She had another son, hugo or hugh born in same. She was widowed, either in Europe or Chicago, IL. Are we connected? ironsides456@gmail.com 3/27/2011 11:54:14 PM

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