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The emigrants to Syracuse, New York, USA
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Progenitor
Adam Lorber (1836-1894), farmer and councilor, had to sell the family farm in Stübig and hiked with his wife Katharina Lorber née. Graßer (* 1841) and his five children Johann "John" (1865-1936), Anna Maria "Mary" (1867-1937), Theresia "Theresa" (1869-um 1950), Georg "George" (1872-1930) and Pankraz "Benjamin" (1876-1932) in 1881 by ship "Zealand" from Antwerp to Syracuse in the state of New York.
Werdegang
The change from the small Franconian village to the rather large city was certainly a culture shock. Nevertheless, the descendants apparently found a connection quickly in the then largely German-speaking community around the Assuption Church. All the children married and started families, the sons became workers - among other things in a candle and a typewriter factory, one of the daughters became a caretaker at Syracuse High School.
Outstanding biographies
- Theresa (born Monrian) Lorber (1869-after 1937), caretaker at the North Side High School Syracuse;
- Leonard John Lorber Senior (1897-1977), moved from Syracuse to Buffalo, well documented in Ancestry with photos;
- Henry Lorber (1898-1927), almost shot himself as a boy while playing with a revolver;
- Victor Lorber (1920-1969), several times, including the Purple Heart, excellent fighter pilot in the Pacific battles of World War II;
- Vincent Lorber (1931-2003), Plant Manager at Scott Aviation
Spread today
According to what is known, descendants are likely to be scattered across the United States. Some are still in the state of New York (especially around Buffalo), but also New Jersey, Georgia, Florida and California.
The article in the family magazine Laurus
This branch was also covered in the family magazine "Laurus" in 2014. The corresponding article can be downloaded here (PDF in German).
Do not be surprised about deviations from the above text. The article reflects the state of research from 2014. In contrast, the text on the homepage is up to date with family research.
Do not be surprised about deviations from the above text. The article reflects the state of research from 2014. In contrast, the text on the homepage is up to date with family research.
Sources:
- Ancestry.com (including the United States censuses there)