The Niemeyers

This is a living history of my family. My father started me down this path of collecting and researching our family. As you read these accounts, I would welcome comments and any help that you may contribute. Check back often because this will be an ongoing record and I'm sure an interesting journey for us all.

Andy & Evelyn Niemeyer

Niemeyer, Andrew Charles
Sex: Male
Father: Niemeyer, Andrew John
Mother: DeHaven, Doris
Birth: 09 Apr 1917 in St. Louis, MO
1940 Became a Pharmacist, +50 years Board Certified

Lived at 7 St. Thomas Ct., Florissant, Mo since 1948
29 Jan 1977 Ordained a Deacon in Catholic Church
Death: 15 Jul 2002 in St. Charles, Mo
17 Jul 2002 Buriel Date - Sacred Heart Cem. Section 003 Lot 213

Hotteway, Evelyn Elizabeth

Sex: Female
Father: Hotteway, Herman
Mother: Arnold, Caroline C.
Birth: 13 Jun 1920 in St. Louis, MO
Death: 25 Jun 2001 in St. Charles, Mo
28 Jun 2001 Buriel Date - Sacred Heart Cem Section 003 Lot 213
Marriage: 06 Nov 1940 in Hillsboro, MO
Married by JP N.C. Eaves

Children:

i. Andrew David Niemeyer. He was born on 26 Feb 1946 in St. Louis, MO. On 13 Jun 1966 started At McDonnel Aircraft. Between 1967–1969 in US Army. He married Pamela Grace Chavez. They were married on 14 Nov 1969 in St. Dismas Church, Florissant, Mo. On 01 Jun 2005 he retired from Boeing.

ii. Carole Anne Niemeyer. She was born on 04 Aug 1941. Married Robert J. Schirmer on 4/20/1962 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Florissant, Mo.

iii. Sharon Elizabeth Niemeyer. She was born on 16 Jun 1948 in saint louis, mo. She married Richard Leonard on 22 Feb 1966 in Our Lady of Fatima, Florissant, MO. Divorced Leonard in 1988. Married Jerry Wayne Hayes (B. 2/14/1945) on 3/15/1999 in Hamilton, Al. She died on 09 Mar 2010 in Hamilton, Al.

iv. Deborah Ann Niemeyer. She was born on 21 Sep 1953.

v. David Joseph Niemeyer. He was born on 23 Jul 1960. He married Joyce Schloeman (B. 7/21/1952) on 4/6/1991 in Troy, Mo.

vi. Mary Anne Niemeyer. She was born on 09 Oct 1961 in Lutheran Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She married John Everett Hargadine on 28 Sep 1996 in St. Louis, MO.

vii. Steven John Niemeyer. He was born on 27 Dec 1966. He married Dale Ellen Weissenburger (B. 3/3/1959) on 3-27-2002 in their home in Bridgeton, Mo.

Andrew John Niemeyer & Doris Dehaven

Niemeyer, Andrew John (Grandfather)
Sex: Male
Father: Niemeyer, Andrew J.
Mother: Schmitt, Katharine
Birth: 16 Oct 1896 in St. Louis, MO
Death: 23 Dec 1966 in St. Louis, MO
Died of heart attack putting up Xmas decorations
Worked at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

DeHaven, Doris
Sex: Female
Father: Dehaven, Henry Lewis
Mother: Scott, Mary Jane (Jennie) Udora
Birth: 10 Jan 1898 in Chicago, Ill
Death: 28 Nov 1971 in St. Louis, MO
Died of stroke

Marriage Fact:
Andrew John Niemeyer and Doris DeHaven. Marriage Fact Jun 1916 in Married by JP in St. Charles, Mo. They were married on 17 Jan 1917 in Ste Peter & Paul Church, St. Louis, Mo. They had 3 children.

i. Andrew Charles Niemeyer. He was born on 09 Apr 1917 in St. Louis, MO. 1940 in Pharmacist. He married Evelyn Elizabeth Hotteway. They were married on 06 Nov 1940 in Hillsboro, MO. On 29 Jan 1977 Ordained a Deacon. He died on 15 Jul 2002 in St. Charles, Mo. On 17 Jul 2002 buried - Sacred Heart Cem. in Section 003 Lot 213. They had 7 children.

ii. LeVerna Cecelia Niemeyer. She was born on 30 Jun 1921 in St Louis, Mo. She died on 29 Jul 2009 in St. Louis, MO. Married to Lawrence Murphy. He was born on 15 Sep 1920. He died on 12 Aug 2006 in St Louis, Mo. Member of Local 115 Union Painter. WW II Veteran. St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame member.
Lawrence Murphy and LeVerna Cecelia Niemeyer. They had 3 children.
1. Lawrence J. Murphy. He was born on 06 May 1949.
2. Jacqueline Marie Murphy. She was born on 25 Sep 1950. She married James Earl Manning. They were married on 17 Nov 1972.
3. Pamela Ann Murphy. She was born on 30 Nov 1955 in St Louis, Mo. She married Rodney George Renfrow. They were married on 07 May 1983. She died on 25 Mar 2002 in St Louis, Mo.

iii. Erma Marie Niemeyer. She was born on 11 Jul 1927.

Married to Anthony Salvatore (Sal) Sansone. He was born on 13 Oct 1927. Anthony Salvatore (Sal) Sansone and Erma Marie Niemeyer. They had 4 children.
1. Michael Anthony Sansone. He was born on 23 Nov 1950. He married Nancy Schutte. They were married on 22 Jan 1972.
2. Monique Anne Sansone. She was born on 16 Apr 1960.
3. Melissa Anne Sansone. She was born on 05 Mar 1964.
4. Michelle Anne Sansone. She was born on 26 May 1954.

Andrew J. Niemeyer & Katherine Schmitt

Niemeyer, Andrew J. (Great Grandfather)
Sex: Male
Father: Niemeier, John Theodore
Mother: Brinkel, Mary Adelaide
Birth: 24 Oct 1864 in St. Louis, MO
Residence: 1880 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States [1]
25 Apr 1910 in Address on census 816 Ann Ave
Death: 19 Feb 1930 in St. Louis, MO
22 Feb 1930 in Buried in S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery
Lived on Menard St, 2402 S Tenth St
Jobs: Gide House & Wolfing as grocery clerk
Grahme Paper - packer Cooper (Barrel Maker), Bartender

Schmitt, Katharine
Sex: Female
Father: Schmitt, Joseph
Mother: Jacobberger, Franzisca
Birth: 26 Mar 1865 in Alsace-Lorraine
1870 Immigration Year from Germany
17 Dec 1935 in Tested for heart problems at WU clinic
Death: 05 Apr 1936 in St. Louis, MO
Burial: Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
Marriage: 27 Nov 1883 in St. Peter & Paul Church St. Louis, Mo

Photo note: Family photo taken circa 1897 (My grandfather, Andrew John, in stroller)

Children of

i. Andrew John Niemeyer. He was born on 16 Oct 1896 in St. Louis, MO. He married Doris DeHaven. They were married on 17 Jan 1917 in Ste Peter & Paul Church, St. Louis, Mo. On 23 Dec 1966 Died of heart attack putting up Xmas decorations. He died on 23 Dec 1966 in St. Louis, MO. Worked at Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

ii. Catherine Niemeyer (Twins). She was born on 24 Aug 1884. Died at 5 weeks.

iii. Rose Niemeyer (Twins). She was born on 24 Aug 1884. Died at 6 weeks.

iv. John Niemeyer. He was born on 18 Nov 1886. 1892 Died at 6 yrs (Pneumonia). He died 1892.

v. Charles C. Niemeyer. He was born on 02 Sep 1887 in Missouri. He died Nov 1957. On 14 Nov 1957 Died. Married to Marie.

vi. Marie Francis (Mammie) Niemeier. She was born on 29 Oct 1889 in Missouri. On 23 Apr 1918 Married to Herbert Kaiser. On 13 May 1968 Died.

vii. Catherine Mary Niemeier. She was born on 23 Apr 1892. Fact 1 on 24 Nov 1920 in Married Joseph A. Zimmermann. She died 1986. On 06 Mar 1986 Died.

viii. Helen A. Niemeier. She was born on 22 Jul 1894. She died on 05 Apr 1923. On 05 Apr 1923 Died, 1006 Victor St., St. Louis. On 09 Apr 1923 Buried in SS Peter & Pauls Cemetery. Married to Arthur J. Kamp.

John T Niemeier & Mary Adelaide Brinkel

Niemeier, John Theodore (My 2nd Great Grandfather)

Individual Summary: Niemeier, John Theodore
Sex: Male
Father: Niemeier, John G
Mother: Unknown
Birth: 23 Jul 1830 in Hannover / Hanover/Germany or Prussia
Death: 26 Jul 1908 in St. Louis, MO

Individual Summary: Brinkel, Mary Adelaide
Sex: Female
Father: Brinkel, Gerhard
Mother: Unknown
Birth: 23 Apr 1829 in Geste, Germany
Death: 23 Apr 1890 in St Louis, Missouri, USA

Shared Facts: Marriage: 11 Nov 1858 in St. Louis, MO
According to census filings neither spoke or read English

Both John T. and Mary Brinkel emigrated to this country on the "Hermann" from Bremen and arrived in Baltimore on 30 Sept 1858 and are both listed on the passenger list. They are buried side by side in Sts Peter and Paul Cemetary in St. Louis Missouri.


John Theodore Niemeier and Mary Adelaide Brinkel. Marriage on 11 Nov 1858 in St. Louis, Mo Index Book 09 Page 060. They had 4 children.

i. Andrew J. Niemeyer. He was born on 24 Oct 1864 in St. Louis, MO. Residence 1880 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States[1]. He married Katharine Schmitt. They were married on 27 Nov 1883 in St. Peter & Paul Church St. Louis, Mo. On 25 Apr 1910 address on census 816 Ann Ave. He died on 19 Feb 1930 in St. Louis, MO. On 22 Feb 1930 in Buried in S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetary. Lived on Menard St, 2402 S Tenth St. Occupations on census - Cooper (Barrel Maker), Bartender, Gide House & Wolfing as grocery clerk, Grahme Paper - packer.

ii. Catherine Niemeier. She was born on 23 Oct 1869 in St Louis, Mo. Residence 1880 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States[1]. She married Albert J. Urban. They were married 1889 in St Louis, Mo. On 22 Jun 1944 Died. Both Albert & Her are buried in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Both buried in plot of John Theodore Niemeier.

iii. Gerhard Henry Niemeier. He was born on 16 Dec 1865. He married Emma Louise Rudloff. They were married 1891. Residence 1920 in St Louis Ward 9, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri[1]. He died on 15 Apr 1942 in St Louis, Mo. On 18 Apr 1942 buried in SS Peter & Pauls Cemetery. Went by Henry G. (on Tomestone).

iv. Marie (Mayme) Niemeyer. She was born on 29 Nov 1872 in St Louis Missouri. She married John Wurm. They were married 1893. She died on 01 May 1942 in St. Louis, MO.


Questions I have: 1. What made them leave Germany in 1858?
2. Did they meet on the boat or did they leave Germany together?
3. With no known relatives in US why settle in St. Louis?