Frederick C Binder

Notes:

1874 BIRTH: MO: Frederick C Binder was born September 1874 re 1900 census below, the son of Frederick H Binder and Katherine Blochberger [1868] of Jefferson City

1880 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 7,pg 7, 3 June, Dw 206-60/73: Fred Binder age 5 born Missouri (Hanover,MO) at home, attended school, son of Frederich H and Catherine Binder

1895 PASSPORT APPLICATION: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 30: "#718, Frederick Charles Binder, bn 18 Sep 1874, Jefferson City MO, father emigrated to US on board "Sailing Ledel" from Bremen on 2nd Oct 1866, resides in US from 1866-1895 in Jefferson City, naturalized before District Court of US, Western District of MO at Jefferson City on 3 Oct 1877. I am his son - 20 years old 1874-1894 at Jefferson City [permanent residence], a student. I left US 22 Sept 1894 on "Compania," arriving Liverpool 29 Sepp 1894, resided in Wolfenbuttel since 4 Oct 1894. I am now temporarily residing in Wolfenbuttel, intending to return with 2 years. I am studying and traveling, signed Frederick Charles Binder, Jr, 18 January 1895.
Description of applicant: 20 years old, 5'8 1/2" tall, medium forehead, grey eyes, nose rather oprecince, medium mouth, rather retiring chin, dark hair, dark complexion, face rather long & narrow, 2 teeth filled with gold.
I hereby certify that I know the above Frederick Charles Binder, Jr personally and know him to be son of person referred to, signed Case [or Carl??] Binder, Wolfenbuttel."

1898 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Frederick C Binder md Alma K Wagner on 21 June 1898

c1900 HISTORY: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City from the Illustrated Sketch Book & Directory of Jefferson City & Cole Co, pg 341, sketch of his father Frederich H Binder: "He has 1 child, Fred C Binder, who is associated with his father in his various enterprises & is Superintendent & Treasurer of the Water Works Co.
Fred Binder, jr., is married & with his charming wife (formerly Miss Alma, daughter of W W Wagner, of Jefferson City), resides at 109 West High street."

1900 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 23, pg 6B,Dw 221,249-109 W. High St:
BINDER, Frederick C-head 25/MO bn Sept 1874 (GY,MO)md 2yrs-supt
Asst. Water Marshall; Alma-wife 18/MO bn Aug 1881 (MO,MO)
md 2 yrs, 1/1 child living; Frederick W-son 1/12-MO bn May 1900.

1904 MARRIAGE? Index to Marriages, St Charles MO 1904, Anc Img 157: Fred Binder md Emma Ludloff December 18, 1904, Bk 8 pg 184

1910 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City:Anc.com Img13,pg 7A,22 April,Dw 135/152-109 W High St:
BINDER, Fred C-head 35/MO (GY,MO) DV-Manager Water Works Co, own Farm,
home

1912 MARRIAGE #2: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Frederick C Binder of Jefferson City, over 21, md Mrs. Alma Katherina Binder on 25 January 1912

1918 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,St Louis: Fred C Binder, 4392 Maryland St, St Louis, died June 17, 1918; buried Jefferson City June 18, 1918. Capitolist - Supt Water Works.

1920 CENSUS for Alma shows her a widow

Frederick married Alma Kathrina Wagner 21 Jun 1898, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States. Alma (daughter of William Washington Wagner and Lena B Bohrer) was born 30 Aug 1881, Cole, Missouri, United States; was christened 16 Oct 1881, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; died Aft Oct 1918. [Group Sheet]

1. Frederick W Binder was born 14 May 1900, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; died 11 Feb 1916, Saint Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States; was buried 11 Feb 1916, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States.

Notes:

1845 BIRTH: Germany-Hanover Province: Frederich H Binder born 14 October 1845, the son of J H and Johanna (Meyer) Binder, of the same Province.

1866 IMMIGRATION: History of Cole... Counties, Missouri by Goodspeed: In 1866 he ... took passage at Bremen, and landed at New York City on the 8th day of November 1866. He came... to Missouri... Frankline County... 1867 came to Jefferson Ctiy.

1868 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Frederich H Binder md Mrs Catherine Hugershoff, born Blochberger on 19 May 1868 by Joseph Rieger, Minister [first settled paster of the German Evangelical Church].

1870 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com img 89, pg 43, 7 June, Dwelling 268/304:
BINDER, Frederick 24/Prussia ($300,300)md carpenter; Catherine 26/MO housekeeper;
Clara 4/MO

1873 STATE CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com img 5:
BINDER, Fred 1 white male, 3 white females = 4 persons, no colored
carpenter, born Germany

1880 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 7,pg 7, 3 June, Dw 206-60/73:
BINDER, Frederich H 35/Hanover (Hanover,Hanover) md architect; Catherine-wife
35/MO (Bavaria,Bavaria)md - keep house; Clara-dau 14/MO (Hanover,MO)
at home; pg8: Fred-son 5/MO (Hanover,MO) at home,attended school;
ENGLEBROCHT, Barbra-servant 17/...

1892 HISTORY: The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, pg 267: "...The old church building being inadequate for the needs of the growing congregation it was decided to erect a larger and more modern house of worship. In 1892 the contract for the new church was awarded to Mr. Fred Binder, the president of the congregation... erected and furnished at a cost of $10,000..." [pg 268 shows F H Binder, who is Fred C's father]. The President of the Ladies' Society is Mrs Fred H Binder..."

1899 HISTORY: History of Cole, Moniteau, Morgan, Benton, Miller, Maries, and Osage Counties, Missouri by Goodspeed Publishing Company (1899): Cole County Biographies, a MOGenWeb Project - Fred H. Binder: Fred H Binder, president of the Jefferson City Water Works Company, architect and builder, was born in the Province of Hanover, Germany, October 14, 1845, his parents being J. H. and Johanna (Meyer) Binder, who were of the same Province. The father was an architect and builder, and civil engineer, his special business being the building of houses and water-mills. He and wife died in their native land, leaving four children: Carl, Fred H., Charlotte and Anna. Fred H Binder was reared and educated in Germany and at an early day was apprenticed to the architect and builder's trade, and thoroughly learned the intricacies of the business.
In 1866 he determined t seek his fortune in America, and took passage at Bremen, and landed at New York City, on the 8th of November, 1866. He came directly to Missouri and located for a short time in Franklin County, and in the spring of 1867 came to Jefferson City, and began working at his trade. By perseverance and close study he soon became proficient in command of the English language, and at the same time gained the confidence and esteem of the people. In 1878 he was elected a member of the Board of Education, and served five years as secretary of the same. In 1881 he was elected a member of the city council, and in 1884 was chosen mayor of the city with no opposition. In the summer of 1884 he was appointed by the Secretary of the United States Treasury as superintendent of the construction of the United States Court House and Post Office, and held this position until the completion of these buildings in 1888.
He constucted the State Reform School building at Boonville, which is considered to be one of the best and cheapest buildings erected by the State. He also erected the Catholic Church and most of the good buildings in Jefferson City. Upon the organization of the Jefferson City Water Works Company, he was elected the president, and managed the construction of the same; it is one of the finest and best built in the State, and completed under his super-vision.
As an architect and builder he has few equals and he deserves much credit for his enterprise and public spirit. He is Past Grand in the IOOF, is president of the Board of Trade, and has been president of the first Jefferson City Building and Loan Association ever since its organization.
In 1868 he was married to Miss Kate Blockberger, a native of Jefferson City, by whom he has two children: Clara, wife of Prof. Zeisberg, musical instructor, and Fred C. He and wife are members of the Evangelical CFhurch.

c1900 HISTORY: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City [from Illustrated Sketchbook & Directory of Jefferson City & Cole County, pg 431]: "The accompanying cut [picture] shows a front view of the Binder Building, 212 East High street, the property of Mr Fred. H Binder, a retired contractor and capitalist, the President of the Jefferson City Water Works Company, the Jefferson City Bridge and Transit Company, and the owner of a large amount of valuable property in the Capital City, included in which is the Music Hall, in which is his private office and that of the Water Works Company. Mr Binder also owns a handsome park in the western suburbs of the city. Before retiring, he built, under contract, a nu8mber of the most modern and imposing public buildings in the State outside of St Louis, among them the magnificent new structures which took the place of the Missouri State University buildings destroyed by fire. He superintended the erection of the U.S. Government building of this city, which is conceded to be the most perfect piece of architecture in the state. (See skethch, page 328.)"
Pg 328: "F H Binder - Frederick H Binder is a native of Hanover, Germany, where he was educated & grew to manhood. He fitted himself for the profession of architecture and building. When 20yrs old he came to the US, with the intention to learn the ways and methods of the new world, & returned to Germany after 5yrs sojourn. It was in 1867 that he came to Jefferson City, & since that time has resided here. He commenced life here as a journeyman carpenter, but it was not long before he was foreman for his employer & soon thereafter entered upon a career as architect & builder. The new State University building, Columbia; State Reform School, Boonville; School, Chapel & additions to the State Deaf & Dumb & Lunatic Asylums, Fulton, Mo; State Industrial School for Girls, Chillicothe, Mo; St Peter's & Evangelical Central churches & with few exceptions, all the prominent business & residence buildings erected from 1873-1892, in Jefferson City, are results of his labor. The US Court House & Post Office bldg, costing $150,000, was erected under his supervision as Superintendent of Construction of the US Treasury Dept. Mr Binder has many architectural monuments to his credit. He is Pres. of the Jefferson City Water Works Co., & the system, one of the best of its kind, was constructed under his supervision. He was the largest subscriber to the bridge enterprise, & one of the first to recognize the importance of building the bridge & was untiring in his efforts to bring about the consumation of that great enterprise. He was its first, ad is now Pre. & Mgr of the Bridge & Transit Co. For the past 25yrs he has been on of our leading men, for there is not movement looking to the advancement & up-building of Jefferson City in which he cannot be found at the front.
Time & again Mr. Binder has been honored by his fellow citizens. He was elected Mayor in 1884, without opposition, served in the City Council, & from 1878-83, was Sec & member of the City Board of Education. He was one of the original founders of the first Jefferson City Bldg & Loan Assn, organized in Jefferson City. He was its first President, and is still holding that position. He is broad & liberal in his views & a man of the strictest integrity.
Mr Binder resides in a modest, comforable home on Dunklin street, where, in his moments of leisure, he can gratify his taste for literature. He was married in 1868, to Katherine Blochberger of Jefferson City, who is still his devoted & congenial companion. He has 1 child, Fred C Binder, who is associated with his father in his various enterprises & is Superintendent & Tresurer of the Water Works Co.
Fred Binder, jr., is married & with his charming wife (formerly Miss Alma, daughter of W W Wagner, of Jefferson City), resides at 109 West High street."

1900 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com... have to get the rest-very incomplete:
BINDER, Frederick H-head ....bn 1845/GY md 35yrs; Catherine /MO

1910 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com img 2, pg 2, no date shown, Dw 28/28-210 E...
BINDER, Fred W-head 64/GY (GY,GY) md 42 yrs-Gen Supt Water Works Util Co,
imm 1869, own farm/home: Katherina-wife 66/MO (GY,GY)md 42yrs- no
occupation, 2 of 4 children living; Katie HELKEIMEYER-svt 28/MO (GY,MO)

1911 DEATH, BURIAL: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Fredrich Heinrich Binder died September 27, 1911 of Colon Cancer; buried Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City.

Frederich married Catherine Blochberger 19 May 1868, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States. Catherine was born Abt 29 Feb 1844, Cole, Missouri, United States; died 29 Oct 1920, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; was buried 1 Nov 1920, Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1846 BIRTH: MO: Catherine Blochberger was born about 1846, re 1870 census.

1868 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Frederich H Binder md Mrs Catherine Hugershoff, born Blochberger on 19 May 1868 by Joseph Rieger, Minister [first settled paster of the German Evangelical Church].

1870 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com img 89, pg 43, 7 June, Dwelling 268/304: Catherine Binder age 26, born Missouri, a housekeeper, wife of Frederick Binder

1873 STATE CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com img 5:
BINDER, Fred 1 white male, 3 white females = 4 persons, no colored
carpenter, born Germany

1880 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 7,pg 7, 3 June, Dw 206-60/73: Catherine Binder age 35, born MO (Bav,Bav) married and keeping house, wife of Frederich H Binder

c1900 HISTORY: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City, from the Illustrated Sketchbook & Directory of Jefferson City & Cole Co, pg 341: "Mr Binder resides in a modest, comforable home on Dunklin street, where, in his moments of leisure, he can gratify his taste for literature. He was married in 1868, to Katherine Blochberger of Jefferson City, who is still his devoted & congenial companion..."
p 268: "The President of the Ladies' Society [of the German Evangelican Central church] is Mrs Fred H Binder..."

1910 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com img 2, pg 2, no date shown, Dw 28/28-210 E Dunklin St: Katherina Binder age 66, born MO (GY,GY), married 42years, no occupation, 2 of 4 children living, wife of Fred W Binder

1911 DEATH, BURIAL: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Fredrich Heinrich Binder died September 27, 1911 of Colon Cancer; buried Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City.