Karl Gotthard Stolper

Karl Gotthard Stolper

Male 1832 - 1908  (75 years)

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  • Name Karl Gotthard Stolper 
    Nickname Charles Stolper, Sr, 
    Born 14 Dec 1832  Kainowe, Kreis Trebnitz, Silesia, Prussia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 10 May 1908  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 13 May 1908  Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Arrived in the United States in May, 1854 via the Port of Buffalo, NY.

      In their 50th anniversary booklet it states, "aus Emiliental, Schliesen und Juliane Schmidt bei Grunberg, Schliesen" in the "Heiligen Lutheran Dreieinigkeitsgemeinde"

      Facts about this person:

      Burial Date/Site: May 13, 1908 Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI

    • From Russell Cameron Thomas, 3 Dec 2014:

      "Karl Gotthard Stolper Americanized his name to 'Charles' and founded one of the first barrelmaking (cooperage) companies in Wisconsin, serving the beer industry and others. His two sons also Americanized their names.

      Karl Gotthard Stolper (1832-1908) became 'Charles Stolper, Sr.'
      Johann Albert Stolper (1868-1921) became 'John A. Stolper.'
      Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Stolper (1872-1933) became 'Charles Stolper, Jr.'

      Obituary, "Hardwood Record," 1908:

      'Charles Stolper, Sr., president of Charles Stolper Cooperage Company and one of the pioneer coopers of Wisconsin, recently died at his home in Milwaukee at the age of 74 years from a stroke of paralysis.  From a small beginning, Mr. Stolper developed one of the largest and best known tight cooperage plants in the country.'"
    Person ID I33490  Complete
    Last Modified 4 Dec 2014 

    Father Carl Gottlieb Stolper,   b. 15 Dec 1793, Gros Biadauschke, Kreis Trebnitz, Silesia, Prussia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Apr 1882, Batavia, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Mother Karoline Ratsch,   b. 17 Jul 1794, Luzine, Kreis Oels, Silesia, Prussia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Apr 1852, Kainowe, Kreis Trebnitz, Silesia, Prussia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Married 5 Oct 1817  Silesia, Prussia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F18040426  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Johanna Juliana Schmidt,   b. 4 Dec 1841, Silesia, Prussia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Sep 1912, Milwaukee, WI Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 6 Sep1857  Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Carl August Wilhelm Stolper,   b. 1 Sep 1858, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Sep 1858, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
    +2. Anna Augusta Emilie Stolper,   b. 8 Aug 1859, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1945, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
    +3. Anna Louise Augusta Stolper,   b. 9 Oct 1861, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Nov 1947, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     4. Juliana Palmer Selma Stolper,   b. 6 Jul 1863, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Dec 1863, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     5. Amalia Anna Auguste Stolper,   b. 6 Jul 1863, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1863, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
    +6. Paulina Wilhelmina Elizabeth Stolper,   b. 17 Oct 1864, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Oct 1951, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
    +7. Emma Franciska Albertina Stolper,   b. 2 Nov 1866, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1933, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
    +8. Johann Albert Stolper,   b. 22 Nov 1868, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1921, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years)
     9. Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Stolper,   b. 16 Apr 1872, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
    Last Modified 20 May 2014 
    Family ID F18040886  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 6 Sep1857 - Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 May 1908 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 13 May 1908 - Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)

    Karl Gotthard Stolper signed the photo, lower right: "Karl Stolper."

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    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908) Home (photo 1982)
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908) Home (photo 1982)

    National/State Register Listing Name: North First Street Historic District

    National Register Multiple Property Name: Multiple Resources of N. 3rd St. (Brewers' Hill)

    National Register Listing Date: 2 Aug 1984; State Register Listing Date: 1 Jan 1989

    Historic Name: Charles Stolper, Sr. House; (Other Name: Michael S. Wisniewski House)

    Location: 2403 N. 2d St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI

    Year Built: 1899 (Survey Date: 1982) Architectural Style: Queen Anne Architect: G. C. Ehlers

    Structural System: Balloon Frame, Wood Lap Siding Current Wall Material: Aluminum/Vinyl Siding
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)

    Chas. Stolper Cooperage Co.

    Envelope (1901) shows decorative logo
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)

    Chas. Stolper Cooperage Co.

    Envelope (1901), obverse shows view of the factory
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)

    Image: Just Art Pottery (JustArtPottery.com)

    Barrel manufactured by "Chas. Stolper Cooperage Co." portrayed in ceramic art pottery by Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, OH

    Roy Richard Thomas toured (1935-36) the Rookwood Pottery factory with his fourth grade class when his family lived in Cincinnati.

    Note name in lower portion of the barrel: "Chas. Stolper Cooperage Milwaukee"

    Headstones
    Stolper Family Memorial, Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
    Stolper Family Memorial, Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

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    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)
    Charles Stolper, Sr. (1832-1908)

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