Brief Life History of Alexander Ferdinand
When Alexander Ferdinand Piltz II was born on 8 July 1900, in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, United States, his father, Alexander F Piltz, was 49 and his mother, Rosina L Bertsch, was 34. He married Sarah Frances Yates on 15 August 1921, in New York City, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He died on 18 May 1980, in Washington, Washington, Kansas, United States, at the age of 79, and was buried in Washington, Washington, Kansas, United States.
Photos and Memories (7)
Do you know Alexander Ferdinand? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (10)
- Alexander Piltz in household of Alexander F Piltz, "United States Census, 1920"
- Alexander Ferdinand Pitz, Jr., "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940"
- Alex Piltz, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
Spouse and Children
World Events (8)
1901 · Assassination of Mckinley
President William McKinley was shot at the Temple of Music, in the Pan-American Exposition, while shaking hands with the public. Leon Czolgosz shot him twice in the abdomen because he thought it was his duty to do so. McKinley died after eight days of watch and care. He was the third American president to be assassinated. After his death, Congress passed legislation to officially make the Secret Service and gave them responsibility for protecting the President at all times.
1917 · Women Given the Right to Vote in New York
Voters in New York approve a bill giving women the right to vote. This is passed three years prior to the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which allowed women to vote nationwide.
1923 · The President Dies of a Heart Attack
Warrant G. Harding died of a heart attack in the Palace hotel in San Francisco.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pilz ‘mushroom’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.