George Fred Ohmes

1882 - 1931  (48 years)

• Name	George Fred Ohmes
  Alt. Birth	6 Dec 1881	, , New York, United States   [1]
  Birth	6 Dec 1882	, , New York, United States   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1910	322 Vandervoort Street, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States   [3]
  		1910 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 2, Niagara Co., NY) 322 Vandervoot, dwelling 164, household 215 13. Ohmes George H., head, male, white, 29, married once, married for 6 years, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, laborer on railroad, able to read and write, rented home 14. Ohmes Mary, wife, female, white, 30, married once, married for 6 years, mother of one child (now living), born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, able to read and write 15. Ohmes Alice, daughter, female, white, 4, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
  Occupation	1910  [4]
  	railroad laborer
  Census	1915	126 1st Avenue, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States   [5]
  		1915 New York census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co.) 126 1st Ave. 5. Ohmes, Mary, wife, white, female, 35, born USA, 35 years in US, citizen, housewife 6. Ohmes, George, head, white, male, 34, born USA, 34 years in US, citizen, teamster 7. Ohmes, Alice, dau., white, female, 10, born USA, 10 years in US, citizen, in school 8. Ohmes, Georgiana, dau., white, female, 5, born USA, 5 years in US, citizen, in school 9. Ohmes, Harold, son, white, male, 2, born USA, 2 years in US, citizen 10. Vogt, Mary, aunt, white, female, 71, born USA, 71 years in US, citizen
  Occupation	1915  [6]
  	teamster
  Occupation	1918  [2]
  	railroad fireman for Buffalo Creek Railway
  Census	1920	126 1st Avenue, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States   [7]
  		1920 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co., NY) 126 First Ave., dwelling 201, household 275 7. Ohmes George, head, owns home, mortgaged, male, white, 39, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born Germany, mother born Germany, able to speak English, factory laborer 8. Ohmes Mary, wife, female, white, 39, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born illinois, mother born New York, able to speak English 9. Ohmes Alice, daughter, female, white, 14, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English 10. Ohmes Georgiana, daughter, female, white, 9, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English 11. Ohmes Harold, son, male, white, 7, single, attends school, not able to read or write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York 12. Wogt Mary, aunt, female, white, 75, sngle, not able to read or write, born New York, father born…
  Census	1925	126 1st Avenue, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States   [8]
  		1925 New York census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co.) 126 First Ave. 15. Ohmes George, head, white, male, 44, born U.S., citizen by birth, laborer (paper mill) 16. Ohmes Mary, wife, white, female, 45, born U.S., citizen by birth, housework 17. Ohmes Georgiana, daughter, white, female, 14, born U.S., citizen by birth, school 18. Ohmes Harold, son, white, male, 12, born U.S., citizen by birth, school 19. Vogt Mary, aunt, white, female, 81, born U.S., citizen by birth
  Occupation	CA 1920–1925  [9, 10]
  	paper mill laborer
  	In the 1920 census it just says "laborer, factory"; the 1925 census specifies "Laborer (paper mill).
  Census	1930	124 North Marion Street, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States   [11]
  	The family surname is mistranscribed as "Ahmes" in this census.
  		1930 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 2, Niagara Co., NY) 124 N Marion St, dwelling 251, household 301 26. Ahmes George, head, rents for $25 per month, has a radio, male, white, 50, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born Germany, mother born Germany, able to speak english, laborer at a paving contractor 27. Ahmes Mary, wife, female, white, 50, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Illinois, able to speak English 28. Ahmes Harold, son, male, white, 18, single, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, mechanic for a paving contractor 29. Rilkey Charles, roomer, male, white, 35, married, first married at 20, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, painter for a paving contractor
  Occupation	1930  [12]
  	laborer for a paving contractor
  Find-A-Grave ID	96374534
  Death	11 Oct 1931	192 Miller Street, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States   [13]
  		Death notice of George F. Ohmes (Niagara Falls Gazette, 12 Oct 1931, page 4) Ohmes Rites Wednesday NORTH TONAWANDA, Oct. 12 - George F. Ohmes, 49 years old, died Sunday after a lingering illness at his home, 192 Miller street. He was a lifelong resident. He was a member of Lumber City Circle, No. 464, P. H. C. Surviving are a wife, Mary O.; a son, Harold L., and two daughters, Mrs. Carl Meyers and Mrs. Jerome Kumm. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the residence. Burial will be in the City cemetery.
  Burial	City Cemetery, Tonawanda, Erie, New York, United States   [1, 13]
  		Headstone of George F. Ohmes, City Cemetery (Tonawanda, NY) GEORGE F. OHMES 1881 - 1931
  Person ID	I742	Main Tree
  Last Modified	2 Jun 2026

  
  

  Family	Mary Vogt Lacey,   b. Jan 1880, , , New York, United States d. 19 Aug 1940, 35 Linwood Avenue, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States (Age 60 years)
  Marriage	3 Feb 1904	North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States   [14, 15]
  		Marriage announcement of George Frederick Ohmes and Mary Vogt Lacey (Tonawanda News, 9 Feb 1904, page 1) A quiet wedding took place Wednesday evening, February 3, at the home of Rev. Duncan Cameron, where Mr. George Frederick Ohmes and Miss Mary Vogt Lacey were united in marriage. After the wedding the bride and groom went to the home of the groom and were surprised with a variety shower. Covers were laid for fifty. At home, 34 Sanson street.
  Children	> 1. Alice Anna Ohmes,   b. 31 May 1905, Tonawanda, Erie, New York, United States d. 21 Aug 1981 (Age 76 years) + 2. Georgiana Frances Ohmes,   b. 21 Sep 1910, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States d. 10 Oct 2000, Florida Hospital-Deland, Deland, Volusia, Florida, United States (Age 90 years) + 3. Harold Lacey Ohmes,   b. 22 Oct 1912, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States d. 9 Mar 1984, , Seminole, Florida, United States (Age 71 years)
  Family ID	F271	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Alt. Birth - 6 Dec 1881 - , , New York, United States Birth - 6 Dec 1882 - , , New York, United States Marriage - 3 Feb 1904 - North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1910 - 322 Vandervoort Street, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1915 - 126 1st Avenue, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1920 - 126 1st Avenue, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1925 - 126 1st Avenue, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1930 - 124 North Marion Street, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Death - 11 Oct 1931 - 192 Miller Street, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States Burial - - City Cemetery, Tonawanda, Erie, New York, United States  = Link to Google Earth
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• Sources

  [S306] Cemetery -- City Cemetery (Tonawanda, NY), Headstone of George F. Ohmes; 1881 - 1931; Photographed by Waterbuoy53 (Reliability: 2). Headstone of George F. Ohmes, City Cemetery (Tonawanda, NY) GEORGE F. OHMES 1881 - 1931 [S179] Military -- World War I draft cards, downloaded 1 June 2026; George Fred Ohmes; Niagara County board 1, serial number 1530 (Reliability: 2). World War I draft card - George Fred Ohmes Serial Number 1530, Order Number 2480 1. Goerge [sic] Fred Ohmes 2. Permanent home address: 126 First Ave., North Tono, Niagara, NY 3. Age: 37 4.Date of birth: December 6, 1882 5. White 10. Native born citizen 16. Occupation: Fireman, railroad 17. Employer's name: Buffalo Creek Ry. 18. Place of employment: Buffalo, Erie, NY 19. Nearest Relative: Mary Ohmes, 126 First Ave., North Tono, Niagara, NY Description of registrant: Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair [S152] 1910 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 2 North Tonawanda, ED 123; sheet 11A; dwelling 164, household 215; George H. Ohmes; downloaded 1 June 2026 (Reliability: 3). 1910 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 2, Niagara Co., NY) 322 Vandervoot, dwelling 164, household 215 13. Ohmes George H., head, male, white, 29, married once, married for 6 years, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, laborer on railroad, able to read and write, rented home 14. Ohmes Mary, wife, female, white, 30, married once, married for 6 years, mother of one child (now living), born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, able to read and write 15. Ohmes Alice, daughter, female, white, 4, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York [S152] 1910 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 2 North Tonawanda, ED 123; sheet 11A; dwelling 164, household 215; George H. Ohmes; downloaded 1 June 2026 (Reliability: 2). 1910 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 2, Niagara Co., NY) 322 Vandervoot, dwelling 164, household 215 13. Ohmes George H., head, male, white, 29, married once, married for 6 years, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, laborer on railroad, able to read and write, rented home 14. Ohmes Mary, wife, female, white, 30, married once, married for 6 years, mother of one child (now living), born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, able to read and write 15. Ohmes Alice, daughter, female, white, 4, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York [S155] 1915 New York State Census, Niagara County, population schedule; Ward 3 North Tonawanda, election district 1; page 21; 126 1st Ave; George Ohmes; downloaded 2 November 2022 (Reliability: 3). 1915 New York census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co.) 126 1st Ave. 5. Ohmes, Mary, wife, white, female, 35, born USA, 35 years in US, citizen, housewife 6. Ohmes, George, head, white, male, 34, born USA, 34 years in US, citizen, teamster 7. Ohmes, Alice, dau., white, female, 10, born USA, 10 years in US, citizen, in school 8. Ohmes, Georgiana, dau., white, female, 5, born USA, 5 years in US, citizen, in school 9. Ohmes, Harold, son, white, male, 2, born USA, 2 years in US, citizen 10. Vogt, Mary, aunt, white, female, 71, born USA, 71 years in US, citizen [S155] 1915 New York State Census, Niagara County, population schedule; Ward 3 North Tonawanda, election district 1; page 21; 126 1st Ave; George Ohmes; downloaded 2 November 2022 (Reliability: 2). 1915 New York census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co.) 126 1st Ave. 5. Ohmes, Mary, wife, white, female, 35, born USA, 35 years in US, citizen, housewife 6. Ohmes, George, head, white, male, 34, born USA, 34 years in US, citizen, teamster 7. Ohmes, Alice, dau., white, female, 10, born USA, 10 years in US, citizen, in school 8. Ohmes, Georgiana, dau., white, female, 5, born USA, 5 years in US, citizen, in school 9. Ohmes, Harold, son, white, male, 2, born USA, 2 years in US, citizen 10. Vogt, Mary, aunt, white, female, 71, born USA, 71 years in US, citizen [S153] 1920 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 3 North Tonawanda, ED 137; sheet 15A; dwelling 201, household 275; George Ohmes; downloaded 25 June 2022 (Reliability: 3). 1920 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co., NY) 126 First Ave., dwelling 201, household 275 7. Ohmes George, head, owns home, mortgaged, male, white, 39, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born Germany, mother born Germany, able to speak English, factory laborer 8. Ohmes Mary, wife, female, white, 39, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born illinois, mother born New York, able to speak English 9. Ohmes Alice, daughter, female, white, 14, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English 10. Ohmes Georgiana, daughter, female, white, 9, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English 11. Ohmes Harold, son, male, white, 7, single, attends school, not able to read or write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York 12. Wogt Mary, aunt, female, white, 75, sngle, not able to read or write, born New York, father born… [S157] 1925 New York State Census, Niagara County, population schedule; Ward 3 North Tonawanda, election district 1; page 76 (penned); 126 First Ave; George Ohmes; downloaded 2 November 2022 (Reliability: 3). 1925 New York census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co.) 126 First Ave. 15. Ohmes George, head, white, male, 44, born U.S., citizen by birth, laborer (paper mill) 16. Ohmes Mary, wife, white, female, 45, born U.S., citizen by birth, housework 17. Ohmes Georgiana, daughter, white, female, 14, born U.S., citizen by birth, school 18. Ohmes Harold, son, white, male, 12, born U.S., citizen by birth, school 19. Vogt Mary, aunt, white, female, 81, born U.S., citizen by birth [S153] 1920 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 3 North Tonawanda, ED 137; sheet 15A; dwelling 201, household 275; George Ohmes; downloaded 25 June 2022 (Reliability: 2). 1920 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co., NY) 126 First Ave., dwelling 201, household 275 7. Ohmes George, head, owns home, mortgaged, male, white, 39, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born Germany, mother born Germany, able to speak English, factory laborer 8. Ohmes Mary, wife, female, white, 39, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born illinois, mother born New York, able to speak English 9. Ohmes Alice, daughter, female, white, 14, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English 10. Ohmes Georgiana, daughter, female, white, 9, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English 11. Ohmes Harold, son, male, white, 7, single, attends school, not able to read or write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York 12. Wogt Mary, aunt, female, white, 75, sngle, not able to read or write, born New York, father born… [S157] 1925 New York State Census, Niagara County, population schedule; Ward 3 North Tonawanda, election district 1; page 76 (penned); 126 First Ave; George Ohmes; downloaded 2 November 2022 (Reliability: 2). 1925 New York census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 3, Niagara Co.) 126 First Ave. 15. Ohmes George, head, white, male, 44, born U.S., citizen by birth, laborer (paper mill) 16. Ohmes Mary, wife, white, female, 45, born U.S., citizen by birth, housework 17. Ohmes Georgiana, daughter, white, female, 14, born U.S., citizen by birth, school 18. Ohmes Harold, son, white, male, 12, born U.S., citizen by birth, school 19. Vogt Mary, aunt, white, female, 81, born U.S., citizen by birth [S161] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 2 North Tonawanda, ED 32-85; sheet 14A; dwelling 251, household 30; George Ahmes; downloaded 2 June 2026 (Reliability: 3). 1930 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 2, Niagara Co., NY) 124 N Marion St, dwelling 251, household 301 26. Ahmes George, head, rents for $25 per month, has a radio, male, white, 50, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born Germany, mother born Germany, able to speak english, laborer at a paving contractor 27. Ahmes Mary, wife, female, white, 50, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Illinois, able to speak English 28. Ahmes Harold, son, male, white, 18, single, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, mechanic for a paving contractor 29. Rilkey Charles, roomer, male, white, 35, married, first married at 20, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, painter for a paving contractor [S161] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 2 North Tonawanda, ED 32-85; sheet 14A; dwelling 251, household 30; George Ahmes; downloaded 2 June 2026 (Reliability: 2). 1930 U.S. census - George Ohmes household (North Tonawanda Ward 2, Niagara Co., NY) 124 N Marion St, dwelling 251, household 301 26. Ahmes George, head, rents for $25 per month, has a radio, male, white, 50, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born Germany, mother born Germany, able to speak english, laborer at a paving contractor 27. Ahmes Mary, wife, female, white, 50, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Illinois, able to speak English 28. Ahmes Harold, son, male, white, 18, single, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, mechanic for a paving contractor 29. Rilkey Charles, roomer, male, white, 35, married, first married at 20, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, painter for a paving contractor [S126] Newspaper -- Niagara Falls Gazette (Fulton Postcards), Ohmes Rites Wednesday; obituary; 12 October 1931; page 4, column 8 (Reliability: 2). Death notice of George F. Ohmes (Niagara Falls Gazette, 12 Oct 1931, page 4) Ohmes Rites Wednesday NORTH TONAWANDA, Oct. 12 - George F. Ohmes, 49 years old, died Sunday after a lingering illness at his home, 192 Miller street. He was a lifelong resident. He was a member of Lumber City Circle, No. 464, P. H. C. Surviving are a wife, Mary O.; a son, Harold L., and two daughters, Mrs. Carl Meyers and Mrs. Jerome Kumm. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the residence. Burial will be in the City cemetery. [S262] Marriage Index -- New York, 1881-1967, accessed; 1 June 2026; George Ohmes / Mary V. Lacey (Reliability: 3). Groom: George Olmes Bride: Mary V. Lacey Marriage Date: 3 Feb 1904 Marriage Place: North Tonawanda Certificate Number: 2010 [S133] Newspaper -- Tonawanda News and North Tonawanda Evening News, Ohmes - Lacey; wedding announcement; 9 February 1094; page 1, column 2 (Reliability: 2). Marriage announcement of George Frederick Ohmes and Mary Vogt Lacey (Tonawanda News, 9 Feb 1904, page 1) A quiet wedding took place Wednesday evening, February 3, at the home of Rev. Duncan Cameron, where Mr. George Frederick Ohmes and Miss Mary Vogt Lacey were united in marriage. After the wedding the bride and groom went to the home of the groom and were surprised with a variety shower. Covers were laid for fifty. At home, 34 Sanson street.