Charles Heinrich Haushalter

Youth

Charles was born on March 27, 1880 in Water Valley, Hamburg, New York, United States, to George Heinrich Haushalter (1852-1944) and Mary Louise (Heinrich) Haushalter (1853-1926).[1][2] He grew up on the Haushalter farm, helping with farm chores as every farm child did.[3]

Logging in Coeur d'Alene

Family records indicate that Charlie worked as a logger in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho from 1901-1907. He was listed as a laborer on the family farm in 1900.[4] There are numerous pictures in the family archive,[5] some of which can be seen on this profile, that show him working as a logger during this time. The family notes say he was "given" "homestead land" in 1907. However, his 1907 patent for the land[6] Indicates he bought the land that year. Although it's possible he bought out what was originally a homestead in order to sell it to move back home to take care of the family farm. He loved living in Idaho, and always regretted having to return home to take charge of the family farm when his grandfather became incapacitated.[7]

Return to Water Valley

Charlie married Anna Louise Zdunek (abt.1885-1959) on 12 Jun 1912.[8][9] They lived on and farmed the Haushalter land in Water Valley, New York for many decades. They had three children:

  • Doris Virginia (1914-2003)
  • June Augusta (1920-2025)
  • Carl Henry (1925-2012)

Charles was an incredibly hard worker. The 1950 Census records him as having worked 80 hours in the past week--28 hours more than anyone else recorded. He was seventy years old at the time.[10] And his descendants have no trouble believing that. He was also extremely community-oriented. He helped organize the local farmers into a co-op to get better prices for their crops at market.[11][12] The town of Hamburg appointed him a fire warden year after year,[13][14] and he advocated for putting in a sidewalk near the Water Valley School and stopping motorists from speeding past the children there.[15] He grew prize-winning crops[16][17] and raised award-winning barred chickens[18][19] for the Erie County Fair.

Charles was the last one in the family to actively farm the Haushalter land in Hamburg, NY. In the 1960s, he and his grandson, John Casler, grew strawberries to raise money for John's Harvard tuition. But by the 1990s, theft and destruction of crops by careless neighbors made it impossible to even lease the land out for farming.

Death

Charles died peacefully in his sleep at home on the farm[20] in October of 1963.[21][22] He is buried with his wife and many extended family members in Prospect Lawn Cemetery in Hamburg, New York.[23]

In the Headlines

  1. WWII Draft Registration: "United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942" citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Digital film/folder number: 101693274; Image number: 95
    FamilySearch Record: QKV7-4JN6 (accessed 22 September 2025)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSS1-5QPL-1
    Name: Charles Henry Haushalter; Race: White; Occupation: Farmer; Military Draft Registration Date: 27 Apr 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Water Valley, Erie, New York, United States; Residence Place: Water Valley; Birth Date: 27 Mar 1880; Birth Place: Hamburg, New York; Complexion: Ruddy; Weight: 205; Eye Color: Blue; Hair Color: Gray; Height: 5 10.
  2. 1880 Census: "United States, Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00006; Digital film/folder number: 005161465; FHL microfilm: 1254827; Image number: 143; Record number: 35623850; Sheet number: 394; Sheet letter: A; Indexing batch: C56022-8
    FamilySearch Record: MZZR-D62 (accessed 22 September 2025)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBN-D6N
    Charles Haushalter (0), single son, in household of George Haushalter (28) in Hamburg, Catskill, Greene, New York, United States. Born in New York, United States.
  3. 1900 Census: "United States, Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 46; Digital film/folder number: 004114513_002_M923-MPX; FHL microfilm: 1241033; Image number: 234; Record number: 38445; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00688-2
    FamilySearch Record: MSX2-5S1 (accessed 22 September 2025)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6SV9-LT5
    Charles Houshalter (20), single son, in household of George Houshalter (47) in Hamburg, Erie, New York, United States. Born in New York.
  4. 1900 Census: "United States, Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 46; Digital film/folder number: 004114513_002_M923-MPX; FHL microfilm: 1241033; Image number: 234; Record number: 38445; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00688-2
    FamilySearch Record: MSX2-5S1 (accessed 22 September 2025)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6SV9-LT5
    Charles Houshalter (20), single son, in household of George Houshalter (47) in Hamburg, Erie, New York, United States. Born in New York.
  5. Logging Photos: Haushalter-Casler Family Archive, Box 2. Cincinnati, OH. Sep 22, 2025.
  6. Land Patent: Bureau of Land Management General Land Office, Patent Details: MV-0607-262 - Patent Image: Certificate (pdf) (accessed September 21, 2025); HOUSHALTER, CHARLES H, was issued land patent on 6/5/1907 in Idaho; Land Office: Coeur D Alene; Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566); Document Nr: 2329; Total Acres: 160.00; Land Descriptions:
    (1) ID, Boise, Twp - Rng: 049N - 004W; SW¼NE¼; Section 15; Kootenai County.
    (2) ID, Boise, Twp - Rng: 049N - 004W; N½SW¼; Section 15; Kootenai County.
    (3) ID, Boise, Twp - Rng: 049N - 004W; SE¼NW¼; Section 15; Kootenai County.
  7. 1910 Census: "United States, Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972914; FHL microfilm: 1374952; Image number: 686; Record number: 32575; Sheet number: 29; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03544-8
    FamilySearch Record: M54J-3ZN (accessed 21 September 2025)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVJ-7CS
    Charles Haushalter (30), single head of household in Hamburg, Erie, New York, United States. Born in New York.
  8. Marriage: "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967"
    New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index; Certificate Number: 46735
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61632 #7153898 (accessed 22 September 2025)
    Charles H Houshalter marriage to Anna L Stunick on 12 Jun 1912 in Buffalo, New York, USA.
  9. 1912 Newspaper: "Charles and Anna marriage license announcement" Newspapers.com
    The Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, New York) Thu, Jun 13, 1912, page 12
    Newspapers Clip: 181537766 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  10. 1950 Census: "United States, Census, 1950"
    citing Enumeration District: 15-157; Page: 16; Line: 3; Digital film/folder number: 108837945; Image number: 17
    FamilySearch Record: 6XT1-KWHD (accessed 22 September 2025)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHJ-5QHW-M3KB-9
    Chas Henry Haushatten (70), married, Farmer, head of household in Hamburg, Hamburg, Erie, New York, United States. Born in New York.
  11. 1919 Newspaper: "Erie County Shippers and Growers' have good year--Charles secretary" Newspapers.com
    Buffalo Courier Express (Buffalo, New York) Fri, Jan 31, 1919, page 10
    Newspapers Clip: 180432984 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  12. 1925 Newspaper: "Establishment of Erie County Growers and Shippers Assn Chas A Houshalter secretary January 1908" Newspapers.com
    The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York) Thu, Dec 3, 1925, page 8
    Newspapers Clip: 145556722 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  13. 1922 Newspaper: "Charles appointed fire warden" Newspapers.com
    The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York) Thu, Feb 2, 1922, page 1
    Newspapers Clip: 180433662 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  14. 1925 Newspaper: "Appointed town fire warden" Newspapers.com
    The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York) Thu, Jan 15, 1925, page 1
    Newspapers Clip: 145446684 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  15. 1937 Newspaper: "Charles part of Water Valley contingent to get sidewalk for school, slow speeding" Newspapers.com
    The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Fri, Dec 10, 1937, page 29
    Newspapers Clip: 180435583 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  16. 1955 Newspaper: "Charles wins fair prize for fruit and farm products" Newspapers.com
    The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Thu, Aug 18, 1955, page 34
    Newspapers Clip: 180447208 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  17. 1959 Newspaper: "Charles wins more fair prizes" Newspapers.com
    Buffalo Courier Express (Buffalo, New York) Thu, Aug 20, 1959, page 12
    Newspapers Clip: 180447475 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  18. 1921 Newspaper: "Charles wins prizes for Plymouth Rocks" Newspapers.com
    Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) Wed, Dec 14, 1921, page 25
    Newspapers Clip: 180433544 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  19. 1923 Newspaper: "More chicken ribbons for Charles" Newspapers.com
    The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Mon, Jan 22, 1923, page 26
    Newspapers Clip: 180433773 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  20. John Casler. Personal recollection. 2025.
  21. 1963 Newspaper: "Obituary for H HAUSHALTER-Charles" Newspapers.com
    The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York) Fri, Oct 18, 1963, page 34
    Newspapers Clip: 180522865 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  22. Death: "United States, Social Security Death Index"
    citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
    FamilySearch Record: JPHS-H6K (accessed 21 September 2025)
    Charles Haushalter death Oct 1963 (born 27 Mar 1880) in New York.
  23. Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #82555405 (accessed 22 September 2025)
    Memorial page for Charles H Haushalter (1880-1963), citing Prospect Lawn Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie County, New York, USA; Maintained by Connie Lagasse Russell (contributor 47359327).
  24. 1919 Newspaper: "Newspapers.com"
    Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, New York) Mon, Aug 11, 1919, page 5
    Newspapers Clip: 167339686 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  25. 1921 Newspaper: "Organizing member of Hamburg Rod and Gun Club" Newspapers.com
    The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York) Thu, Sep 29, 1921, page 1
    Newspapers Clip: 145446812 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  26. 1921 Newspaper: "Erie County Growers and Shippers Report" Newspapers.com
    The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York) Thu, Jan 27, 1921, page 1
    Newspapers Clip: 145557468 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  27. 1934 Newspaper: "Tests of new method to control cabbage maggots on Charles' farm" Newspapers.com
    The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York) Thu, May 31, 1934, page 8
    Newspapers Clip: 180435141 (accessed 22 September 2025)
  28. 1962 Newspaper: "Charles named census worker" Newspapers.com
    The Sun and the Erie County Independent (Hamburg, New York) Thu, Sep 13, 1962, page 6
    Newspapers Clip: 180447631 (accessed 22 September 2025)

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