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Max S. Freudenberg (1857-1921) emigrated from Berlin, Germany to Jersey City, New Jersey in 1869. He was an actuary in the German Department of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, his father worked there as an insurance salesman. He was Jewish and his wife appears to be Protestant. (b. October 25, 1857; Berlin, Germany - d. March 21, 1921, 5:00 pm; 63 Concord Street, Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA)

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Miss C. Freudenberg (1959)

Death of his daughter. "The funeral of Miss Clara Freudenberg, 70, of 136 Cottage Street, Jersey City, who died yesterday in Keansburg, will be Thursday from the Otto Mack Funeral Home, Jersey City. Miss Freudenberg is survived by her brothers, Arthur, Ralph and Richard, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Sanford."

Death Claims Heights Gold Star Mother (1935 February 12)

Death of his wife: "Mrs. Eloise Freudenberg, a Gold Star mother, died at her home, 92 Jefferson Avenue, Saturday from a heart ailment, she was 74. Born in New York she had lived in Hudson City the past 35 years. Two of her sons went to war, one of them being killed while in action in France. Surviving are eight children: Mrs. Ada Kohlman, Charles, Clara, Arthur, Richard, Eugene, Ralph and Mrs. Grace Sanford. Twelve grand-children also survive."

Mrs. Ralph Kohlman (1957)

Death of his daughter. "Mrs. Ada Augusta Freudenberg Kohlman, 60 Crane Avenue, died Wednesday in her home after a short illness. A former resident of Jersey City and Hoboken, she had resided in this borough 14 years. Surviving are her husband, Ralph; two sisters, Miss Clara Freudenberg and Mrs. Grace Sanford; three brothers, Arthur, Richard and Ralph Freudenberg."

Freudenberg (1921 July 19)

The repatriation of his son's body, who died in World War I. "On October 15, 1918, in the Argonne, France, Private Freudenberg, Company M. 309th Infantry, aged 24 years, beloved son of Eloise and the late Max Freudenberg. Funeral from his late residence 22 Hopkins Avenue, Jersey City. Notice of time later."

Max Freudenberg (1921 March 23)

His obituary. "Funeral services for Max Freudenberg, who died on Sunday of heart trouble, will be held from his late residence 63 Concord street, Jersey City, this afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. Charles C. Cain of Simpson M.E. Church will officiate. Interment will be in Flower Hill Cemetery. The deceased was in his sixty-third year and had lived in Jersey City for several years. In addition to his wife Eloise (nee Lindauer), he is survived by several children."

Freudenberg (1921 March 21)

His funeral notice. "On March 20, 1921, Max, beloved husband of Eloise Freudenberg (nee Lindauer), aged 63 years. Relatives invited and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral on March 23, at 2 p.m., from his late residence, 63 Concord St., Jersey City."

Heights Boy Died On French Battlefield (1918 November 22)

Death of his son in World War I. "Private Louis J. Freudenberg reported killed in action October 16, was a member of company M, 309th U.S. Infantry. He entered the service April 4, last and went overseas May 19. He was twenty-four years old and was born in Hoboken but his family moved to 63 Concord Street, Jersey City twenty years ago. Private Freudenberg graduated from Public School Number 6, Jersey City and at the time he joined the colors he held a responsible position with Butler Brothers, Jersey City."

Closing Days Of Conflict Took A Big Toll Locally (1918 November 19)

Death of his son in World War I. "Another Jersey City Heights boy to make the supreme sacrifice, his family getting the official report last night, is Private Louis Freudenberg of 309th Infantry, whose home was at 63 Concord street. Private Freudenberg was twenty-four years old and was employed in New York prior to being drafted last spring. He was a graduate of No. 6 Public School. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Freudenberg, four brothers, one of whom, Richard, is in the service at Camp Meade, Maryland, and three sisters. The family were making preparations to welcome him home when the fateful telegram announcing his death in action October 6 came and turned their joy to sadness."

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