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People > Pioneers > Johann Wilhelm and Elisabeth Trüber

Johann Wilhelm and Elisabeth Trüber

Johann Wilhelm Trüber was born in Norka, Russia on December 17, 1858, the son of Conrad Trüber (born 1819) and Sophia Brill (born 1818). 

Johann Wilhelm married Elisabeth Müller (Miller) on January 22, 1885 in Norka. Elisabeth was born July 6, 1864 in Norka, the daughter of Peter Müller (born 1820) and Katharina Hölzer (born 1820).

At least one child, a son named Johannes (John), was born in Russia on December 23, 1885.

Johann Wilhelm, Elisabeth and Johannes immigrated to the United States in 1886 and were living in Portland by late 1887 or early 1888.

Johann Wilhelm's sister, Sophia, had married Conrad Schwartz. They were living in Albina by 1884.

Seven more children were born in Portland: Marie (born Feb. 1888), Conrad (born Jan. 1891), William (born May 1893), Samuel (born March 9, 1895), Elizabeth (born Apr. 1903), Lillian (born Apr. 1905), and Edna (born about 1910).

Johann Wilhelm (now John William) is listed in the 1891 Albina City Directory. Another early pioneer, Peter Klaus, is boarding with the Trüber (now Treber) family.

John William's mother died in Russia on November 21, 1891. His father, Conrad, and brother, Johannes Conrad, immigrated to the United States early in 1892, departing from Hamburg, Germany on March 15, 1892 and arriving in Baltimore aboard the steamship Bohemia on April 2nd. The passenger manifest indicates that they are bound for Oregon where they would reunite with John W. and his family.

At the time of the 1900 U.S. Census, the John W. Treber's are living at 406 Stanton Street (now 516 NE Stanton Street) and John W. is working as a teamster. His sister, Margaretha arrived during the year with her husband Johann Georg Urbach.

John W.'s father died on April 25, 1904 and was buried at the Lone Fir Cemetery.

In 1910, the family is living at 314 Failing Street (now 84 NE Failing Street) and John W. is working as a carpenter.

Elizabeth died on October 20, 1915 and was buried at the Rose City Cemetery.

In 1920, John W. is living with his son Samuel and daughter Lillian at 954 Garfield Avenue (now 4506 NE Garfield) and he is retired.

In 1930, John W. is living with his daughter Lillian at the same Garfield Avenue address.

Lillian married Andrew Cunningham and John W. is living with them in the Garfield Avenue house in 1940.

John William Treber died in 1942 and was buried at the Rose City Cemetery with Elizabeth. 

Shown below is collection of photos from the Samuel Treber family provided courtesy of Finn Carpenter. 
Edna Treber, daughter of Conrad Treber and Pauline Ostwald.
Johann W. Treber Family, wife Elisabeth holding a daughter (probably Elizabeth or Lillian). Sons: Johannes, Conrad, William & Sam with dog on porch. Portland, Oregon before 1910. This house was located at 406 Stanton Street (now 516 NE Stanton Street) .
John W. Treber
John, Mary, Conrad, Johannes, Elisabeth, William and Samuel Treber.
John W. and Elisabeth Treber home at 314 Failing Street (now 84 NE Failing Street). Elisabeth standing on the porch.
Wedding portrait of Mary Treber and James Beall on October 5, 1912.
Pauline (Ostwald) and Conrad Treber with daughter Edna.
Sam Treber family
Sam Treber
Sam Treber
Sam Treber leans on fence in front of the family house at 406 Stanton Street.
Sam Treber
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Written on front: With love, Rosalie
Vivian at 6 months
Photo is signed in the lower right corner: " With Lot's of Love, Hazel Joly" and a date of either 1/4/17 or 1/4/14.
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John Gordon Hammer
John Gordon Hammer back side of prior image providing his birthdate
John Gordon Hammer?
Treber family picnic
John William and Elizabeth Treber headstone
Source: Find-a-grave.com

Sources

Photographs and captions courtesy of Finn Carpenter.

Ancestry.com

Find-A-Grave.com

Norka database.
Last updated February 6, 2021..
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