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20116 Henry Röhrs «aus 20106» , 31.08.1885 Manhattan, New York, 18.11.1965 Danbury, Connecticut, [I20608], Mason, Gas Station & General Store owner, 1931-1935,1936-1962 Danbury directories, 1880,1900,1910,1920 census, my father George P. Rohrs, WWI & World War II Draft Registration Cards. NY Birth's and Christenings, 1640-1962. This source claims birth was 1 Sept 1885., "Henry Rohrs Hurt", New Rochelle Pioneer, July 7, 1906., Lived at 192 Webster Ave., New Rochelle with wife Elizabeth through the 1920's. In the 1930's and beyond, he owned "Travelers Rest", a gas station and general store in Danbury, Ct. He Lived in Connecticut for 37 years. "I got gas there as a young driver not knowing who he was." (comment- George L. Rohrs). Birthday also listed as 1 Sept. 1885. Buried in Beechwood Cemetery, New Rochelle, NY.
In 1906, Henry was hurt in a fall from his horse which required hospitalization for months. A severe fracture of both bones in his lower limb caused a doctor to determine amputation was the only way to save his life. Fortunately, this was not necessary. Articles concerning the accident, his treatment, and release from the hospital are in the N.R.Pioneer. (see sources)
Workingmen's Fund Ball: The 15th annual civic ball of the Workingmen's Sick and Death Benefit Fund was held in Germania Hall. Officers include Henry, John Appenzeller, Valentine Kraft, among others.
  I) 14.09.1910 Westchester, New York , [F559]
 Elizabeth E. Appenzeller «aus 629» , 18.04.1887, 15.09.1962 Danbury, Connecticut, [I795], Gas Station & General Storekeeper, see Henry, Buried in Beechwood Cemetery, New Rochelle, NY
 Kinder:
 1)Anna Louise , 30.07.1901 Pelham, New York, 04.08.1902 Pelham, New York, [I20519], «20117»


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