Frank Mosblech Marries Adelheide Breeher in 1904
Prior to Thanksgiving last year, I wrote a St. Louis history post about 151 couple who broke the one day marriage license record in 1904. 1904 was the year St. Louis hosted the World’s Fair. What I did not realize until a few weeks ago was that my great grand-uncle, Frank O. Mosblech, was one of the grooms that day.
Frank O. Mosblech was born on February 12, 1881 in Barmen-Elberfeld, Germany. Frank emigrated with his parents shortly after his birth. They settled in St. Louis, Missouri. Gustave Mosblech worked as a master brewer for one of the breweries in St. Louis.
Artist rendering of 151 St. Louis couples marrying on Thanksgiving 1904 (Public Domain)
Frank O. Mosblech married Adelheid Breeher in November 1904. They were one of the 151 couples who obtained marriage licenses on Wednesday, November 23, 1904. Most of the couples married on Thanksgiving Day 1904.
Frank Mosblech lived at 215 E. Schirmer. Frank bought the house next to his parent’s house. They would host all the Mosblech family gatherings. Frank was 23 at the time of his marriage.
Adelheid Breeher lived at 2243 Montana Street in a house that is still standing. Built in 1890, the house is in the Marine Villa neighborhood. Adelheid was born in 1885 but I do not have the exact date yet. Adelheid would have been around 19 years old.
Frank and Adelheid Mosblech were married for over 38 years. Frank O. Mosblech passed away from heart failure at 61 years of age on January 29, 1943. Adelheid was 58 years old.
Frank’s and Adelheid’s marriage occurred during a significant day in St. Louis history during the most significant year in the city’s history. It is discoveries like this one that make researching the family history so enjoyable.
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