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People > Pioneers > Adam and Emma Schwartz

Adam and Emma Schwartz

Adam Schwartz was born in Norka, Russia on June 28, 1870 (U.S. records show his birth in June 1872). Adam was the son of Heinrich Schwartz (born 1827) and Christina Schwindt (born 1829). 

Adam immigrated to the United States on May 6, 1887 with his brothers Peter and Johann Georg. Peter and George settled near Gering, Nebraska. Adam's parents also immigrated and settled in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

Adam decided to move west. On November 3, 1891, he married Emma Schmidt in Portland. A son, Adam, was born on March 22, 1892. Adam would serve in the U.S. Army during World War I. A second son, John, was born about 1893.

In 1891, Adam's brother, Conrad Schwartz, was living on the south-side of San Marino (now NE Knott), 4 lots east of Margaretta Avenue (now MLK Blvd.).

Around 1884, Adam and his family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where three children were born: Katharine, Henry and Lena. They returned to Portland around 1907.

In 1910, the family is living at 543 Goldsmith with Emma's mother, Elizabeth, and their six children: Adam, John, Kate, Henry, Lena, and Rose. Adam and Adam Jr. are working for the railroad as a laborers.

At the time of the 1920 census, It appears that Adam and Emma were living apart. Adam was living with John and Lena Yost and he is listed as an "uncle".

By 1930, Adam and Emma were again living together at 657 Savier Street in NW Portland.

Adam Schwartz died on October 12, 1834 and is buried at the Rose City Cemetery. Emma died in 1950 and is buried with Adam. 

Sources

Passenger lists, 1891 Albina City Directory, Portland City Directories, U.S. Censuses - Ancestry.com

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Last updated November 7, 2017.
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