Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Albert and Louisa Umber


Albert Umber was born in Germany on July 19, 1842, to Casper and Catherine Umber. He married Louisa Welchle in 1867 in Loerrach, Baden, Germany. In 1869 Albert and Louisa Umber, and two young daughters emigrated to the United States aboard the ship Harmonia. By 1870 the Umber family was residing in Erie County, Ohio, where Albert worked as a farmer. On November 28, 1901, Louisa Umber died as a result of heart trouble. Mr. Albert Umber passed away on March 1, 1917. Both Mr. and Mrs. Albert Umber were buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio. A cross adorns the top of their tombstone, along with the letter "U."

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