Biography by Diana Druback
Albin Henry Thomae aka Al Morgan was born at home at 147 Houston Street in New York, New York on January 18, 1895. Marie Kriner a midwife from 87 Second Street delivered him. His parents were Ablin Hy Thomae (1864-1904) and Anna Hulda Riedel Thomae (1874-1937). Both were immigrants from Germany. Albin was baptized Albin Heinrich, with two of his siblings, on December 25, 1897 at the German Evangelical Mission Church located at 141 East Houston Street in New York City. Albin was the second of seven children born to the couple. In 1898, Albin's mother took him and two of his siblings to Germany to visit relatives for a few months. Albin's father died when he was nine years old and his mother "married" (no record has been found) Charles Armitage Morgan (1871-1941). As an adult, Albin was 5 feet 4 inches tall and slender, and had blue eyes and brown hair. On May 28, 1918, at age 23 Albin enlisted at Camp Upton, Long Island and served as a corporal in the United States Army, 324th Supply Company Quarter Master Corp during World War I. He was released from service on July 16, 1919 and received the victory medal with France and the bronze victory button. In 1919 or 1920, Albin married Dorothy M. Kent (b. Aug. 3, 1901) in Brooklyn, New York and they had two children. The family lived at 37 Dare Court in Brooklyn. Al worked as an agent for a newspaper, a shipping clerk, a checker at a dock, and an e-ray technician. In 1924, Albin filed for divorce and cited infidelity with James Murphy. The judge awarded her $5.00 a week alimony pending trial. In the 1930 U.S. Census, Albin is described as a widower. Albin's second "wife" was named Margaret (Sept. 17, 1901 - June 2, 1965). No marriage record has been found, however, she is described as his wife in several other documents. They lived at 2040 Wellwood Avenue in Farmingdale, New York. When Margaret died she was buried in the Long Island National Cemetery Section 2p, Site 2424. Albin died ten years later, on July 19, 1975 at age 80 at the V. A. Hospital, Ward 14 East, 800 Poly Place in Brooklyn. Services were held at the Byrnes Funeral Home at 2384 Gerrittsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Albin was buried with his wife Margaret in the Long Island National Cemetery on July 23, 1975.
Sources:
State of NY Cert. of Birth #5044
Baptism, FHL Film 961892
U.S. Census Recs. 1900-1940
WWI Draft Reg. Card
Albin Henry Thomae aka Al Morgan was born at home at 147 Houston Street in New York, New York on January 18, 1895. Marie Kriner a midwife from 87 Second Street delivered him. His parents were Ablin Hy Thomae (1864-1904) and Anna Hulda Riedel Thomae (1874-1937). Both were immigrants from Germany. Albin was baptized Albin Heinrich, with two of his siblings, on December 25, 1897 at the German Evangelical Mission Church located at 141 East Houston Street in New York City. Albin was the second of seven children born to the couple. In 1898, Albin's mother took him and two of his siblings to Germany to visit relatives for a few months. Albin's father died when he was nine years old and his mother "married" (no record has been found) Charles Armitage Morgan (1871-1941). As an adult, Albin was 5 feet 4 inches tall and slender, and had blue eyes and brown hair. On May 28, 1918, at age 23 Albin enlisted at Camp Upton, Long Island and served as a corporal in the United States Army, 324th Supply Company Quarter Master Corp during World War I. He was released from service on July 16, 1919 and received the victory medal with France and the bronze victory button. In 1919 or 1920, Albin married Dorothy M. Kent (b. Aug. 3, 1901) in Brooklyn, New York and they had two children. The family lived at 37 Dare Court in Brooklyn. Al worked as an agent for a newspaper, a shipping clerk, a checker at a dock, and an e-ray technician. In 1924, Albin filed for divorce and cited infidelity with James Murphy. The judge awarded her $5.00 a week alimony pending trial. In the 1930 U.S. Census, Albin is described as a widower. Albin's second "wife" was named Margaret (Sept. 17, 1901 - June 2, 1965). No marriage record has been found, however, she is described as his wife in several other documents. They lived at 2040 Wellwood Avenue in Farmingdale, New York. When Margaret died she was buried in the Long Island National Cemetery Section 2p, Site 2424. Albin died ten years later, on July 19, 1975 at age 80 at the V. A. Hospital, Ward 14 East, 800 Poly Place in Brooklyn. Services were held at the Byrnes Funeral Home at 2384 Gerrittsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Albin was buried with his wife Margaret in the Long Island National Cemetery on July 23, 1975.
Sources:
State of NY Cert. of Birth #5044
Baptism, FHL Film 961892
U.S. Census Recs. 1900-1940
WWI Draft Reg. Card
Biography by Diana Druback
Albin Henry Thomae aka Al Morgan was born at home at 147 Houston Street in New York, New York on January 18, 1895. Marie Kriner a midwife from 87 Second Street delivered him. His parents were Ablin Hy Thomae (1864-1904) and Anna Hulda Riedel Thomae (1874-1937). Both were immigrants from Germany. Albin was baptized Albin Heinrich, with two of his siblings, on December 25, 1897 at the German Evangelical Mission Church located at 141 East Houston Street in New York City. Albin was the second of seven children born to the couple. In 1898, Albin's mother took him and two of his siblings to Germany to visit relatives for a few months. Albin's father died when he was nine years old and his mother "married" (no record has been found) Charles Armitage Morgan (1871-1941). As an adult, Albin was 5 feet 4 inches tall and slender, and had blue eyes and brown hair. On May 28, 1918, at age 23 Albin enlisted at Camp Upton, Long Island and served as a corporal in the United States Army, 324th Supply Company Quarter Master Corp during World War I. He was released from service on July 16, 1919 and received the victory medal with France and the bronze victory button. In 1919 or 1920, Albin married Dorothy M. Kent (b. Aug. 3, 1901) in Brooklyn, New York and they had two children. The family lived at 37 Dare Court in Brooklyn. Al worked as an agent for a newspaper, a shipping clerk, a checker at a dock, and an e-ray technician. In 1924, Albin filed for divorce and cited infidelity with James Murphy. The judge awarded her $5.00 a week alimony pending trial. In the 1930 U.S. Census, Albin is described as a widower. Albin's second "wife" was named Margaret (Sept. 17, 1901 - June 2, 1965). No marriage record has been found, however, she is described as his wife in several other documents. They lived at 2040 Wellwood Avenue in Farmingdale, New York. When Margaret died she was buried in the Long Island National Cemetery Section 2p, Site 2424. Albin died ten years later, on July 19, 1975 at age 80 at the V. A. Hospital, Ward 14 East, 800 Poly Place in Brooklyn. Services were held at the Byrnes Funeral Home at 2384 Gerrittsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Albin was buried with his wife Margaret in the Long Island National Cemetery on July 23, 1975.
Sources:
State of NY Cert. of Birth #5044
Baptism, FHL Film 961892
U.S. Census Recs. 1900-1940
WWI Draft Reg. Card
Albin Henry Thomae aka Al Morgan was born at home at 147 Houston Street in New York, New York on January 18, 1895. Marie Kriner a midwife from 87 Second Street delivered him. His parents were Ablin Hy Thomae (1864-1904) and Anna Hulda Riedel Thomae (1874-1937). Both were immigrants from Germany. Albin was baptized Albin Heinrich, with two of his siblings, on December 25, 1897 at the German Evangelical Mission Church located at 141 East Houston Street in New York City. Albin was the second of seven children born to the couple. In 1898, Albin's mother took him and two of his siblings to Germany to visit relatives for a few months. Albin's father died when he was nine years old and his mother "married" (no record has been found) Charles Armitage Morgan (1871-1941). As an adult, Albin was 5 feet 4 inches tall and slender, and had blue eyes and brown hair. On May 28, 1918, at age 23 Albin enlisted at Camp Upton, Long Island and served as a corporal in the United States Army, 324th Supply Company Quarter Master Corp during World War I. He was released from service on July 16, 1919 and received the victory medal with France and the bronze victory button. In 1919 or 1920, Albin married Dorothy M. Kent (b. Aug. 3, 1901) in Brooklyn, New York and they had two children. The family lived at 37 Dare Court in Brooklyn. Al worked as an agent for a newspaper, a shipping clerk, a checker at a dock, and an e-ray technician. In 1924, Albin filed for divorce and cited infidelity with James Murphy. The judge awarded her $5.00 a week alimony pending trial. In the 1930 U.S. Census, Albin is described as a widower. Albin's second "wife" was named Margaret (Sept. 17, 1901 - June 2, 1965). No marriage record has been found, however, she is described as his wife in several other documents. They lived at 2040 Wellwood Avenue in Farmingdale, New York. When Margaret died she was buried in the Long Island National Cemetery Section 2p, Site 2424. Albin died ten years later, on July 19, 1975 at age 80 at the V. A. Hospital, Ward 14 East, 800 Poly Place in Brooklyn. Services were held at the Byrnes Funeral Home at 2384 Gerrittsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Albin was buried with his wife Margaret in the Long Island National Cemetery on July 23, 1975.
Sources:
State of NY Cert. of Birth #5044
Baptism, FHL Film 961892
U.S. Census Recs. 1900-1940
WWI Draft Reg. Card
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