Biography of Margaret Zoeller (1858-1934)

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Margaret Zoeller

of Pittsburgh

1858 - Born presumably in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Phillip G. and Margaret (Keinert) Zoeller.

-- Was a dressmaker.

-- Never married.

Obituary, 1934

1906 - Living in Pittsburgh at the death of her father.

1910 - After the death of her mother, received half of her mother's household goods and furniture, with her sister Julia receiving the other half.

1930 - When the federal census was taken, she resided with her brother Bernard and his wife Margaret (Graham) Zoeller on Oak Road in Pittsburgh. Also in their household were unmarried niece Hazel (age 32) and sister Julia W. Zoeller (age 68). Bernhard's occupation was listed as "repairman - leather belts," and Hazel's employment was given as "stenographer - office."

1934 - Died at age 76 on Dec. 5, 1934. Resided at 111 Whited Street, Overbrook, via Shannon Car No. 37 to Oak Station. Obituary in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (page 30) said she was the “daughter of the late Philip and Margaret Keinhart Zoeller… Sister of Mrs. Catherine Parker, Miss Julia, Bernard and Jacob Zoeller.” Buried at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Mt. Oliver. Named Bernhard Zoeller as administrator of her estate. See Allegheny County, PA, Proceedings Index 56, page 52.