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Occupation: Merchandise

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Registration for WW1 draft, listed home address as 2378 Putnam Ave, NY and he was already working as a postal clerk (June 5, 1917)
At the time of his registration for the WWII draft, he worked for the US Post Office, at Grand Central Station in New York City. Address was 243-50, 145th Ave, Rosedale, Queens, NY

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Occupation: Printer

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Father and Mother born in NY

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Occupation Butcher.

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Occupation: Stock Keeper.

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Cabinet Maker, Nothing in Indianapolis Ward 9 in 1880 census

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Occupation: Pork Packer.

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Enrolled in Marburg 1679

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Age 15, Gender M, Port of Arrival New York, Port of Departure Havre, Place of Origin Deutschland, Ship Sully, Family Identification 88111

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Citizen (townsman) of the imperial city Pfeddersheim (1471-1510), where he was an enthusiastic wine grower and wine seller. His cousin is Erhard Bengel of Pfeddersheim. In 1479, he added two acres to his property from the hospital at Pfeddersheim. In 1491, he loans 10 florins to the hospital of Pfeddersheim and makes a mortgage of his house, yard, and barn for security for the loan.

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1357 is associated with the title "respectable and modest common people" when he was juror of the court from Ellerstadt (Pfalz).

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Occupation given as locksmith.

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Declaration of Intent: 10 Oct 1837. Court: Quarter Sessioins.

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Occupation: Lock Manufacturer

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Conrad was an inventor. He had several US patents, including one for a padlock and one for a toy. These include:
Letters Patent 1355, dated October 5, 1839. "Manner of constructing locks with double catch-bolts"
Letters Patent 6522, dated June 12, 1849. "Padlock"
Letters Patent 8775, dated March 2, 1852. "Plates of Trunk-Locks"
Letters Patent 10862, dated May 2, 1854. "Trunck-Lock Hasp", extended seven years on November 1, 1870.
Letters Patent 20075, dated April 27, 1858. "Toy"
Letters Patent 37453, dated January 20, 1863. "Improved Belt-Fastener"
Letters Patent 39486, dated August 11, 1863. "Improvement in Padlocks"
Letters Patent 44101, dated September 6, 1864. "Improvement in Hasps for Trunk-Locks"
Letters Patent 62458, dated February 26, 1867. "Improvement in Hasps for Trunk Locks" was assigned to Conrad by Leonhardt Uitting.

He was also a member of the German Settlement Society of Philadelphia.

He operated Star Lock Works in Philadelphia, until 1869, when he retired and sold the business to Hilldebrand & Wolf, Star Lock Works, Manufacturers of Trunk Locks, Padlocks, Dead Latches, Door Springs, Keys, etc., No. 110 South Eighth and Sansom Streets.-The Philadelphia Star Lock Works are the oldest and most widely known establishments in their line in the city, having been founded in 1836 by Mr. Liebrich. Eventually, on the retirement of Mr. Liebrich in 1869, the present co-partners, Messrs. L. Hillebrand and Daniel Wolf, continued the business under the style and title of Hillebrand & Wolf. The premises occupied are situated at No. 110 South Eighth and Sansom streets, and are equipped with all the latest approved modern machinery necessary for the systematic conduct of the business. The firm manufactures trunk locks, padlocks, dead latches, door springs, trunk stays, keys, etc., which are unrivalled for quality of materials, workmanship, design and general utility by those of any other first-class house in the trade. It will be apparent that the greatest care and the scientific researches of years have been exercised to bring the famous ' Star Locks and Keys" to their present point of perfection. Immense quantities are annually sold all over the country, while numerous testimonials are continually received, bearing evidence to the high character and quality of the popular and reliable ' Star Locks. ' This firm sells principally to large wholesale houses, from which their goods are distributed among the retail trade. - "Pennsylvania Historical Review, City of Philadelphia Leading Merchants and Manufacturers, Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1886

Burial date from Philadelphia Inquirer extract in source.

Tax information for several periods between 1862 and 1866 shows value of locks, etc of about $1233, at address 112 S 8th Street.

Appears in McElroy's Philadelphia City Direcctory for 1863, page 447 as lock manufacturer. Business address 110 S 8th

"Previous to 1836 there were no trunk locks made in America, these goods being imported mostly from Engliand. Conrad Liebrich, a German locksmith, soon after settling in this country, recognized an opportunity for a home industry in this line, and started to make locks in a small way, occupying a basement at 110 South Eighth street. Although the production was crude and the demand limited, by industry, close application and mechanical ingenuity he was enabled to establish a profitable business with the local shops, gradually extending the trade to other points, and before very long had gained a national reputation for his locks. The imported article continued to be used, but in diminshed quantities, until with the rapid improvement of mechanics the American lock entirely displaced the foreign.
This was the beginning of America's trunk lock industry. Mr. Liebrich continued alone, trading under the style of the Patent Lock Manufactory, until 1867, when he admitted to partnership Louis Hillebrand and Daniel Wolf. The firm then became Liebrich, Hillebrand & Wolf, the factory also being changed to the Star Lock Works. Additional room was taken at the same place. In 1870 Mr. Liebrich died, the remaining partners continuing as Hillebrand & Wolf. The partnershiip continued until April 1, 1894, when the business was taken over by William and Louis Wolf, sons of Daniel Wolf, who had died about six months previously. Just ten years from that date the present change occured". Pg 396, of "Luggage and Leather Goods" Vols 12-14.

"NOTICE TO TRUNK MAKERS.--The subscriber keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of his IMPROVED (original German) INSERTED TRUNK LOCKS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms in quantities from one to a gross. N.B.--The Trade may rest assured they are perfectly safe in using this Lock, notwithstanding the threats to invade their rights, as I hold myself responsible for any action that dare be brought against them. CONRAD LIEBRICH, Locksmith. No. 46 South Eighth street, near Chesnut. CAUTION.--I hereby caution all ersons from making or using any infringements of my Patent, which bears date October 5, 1839."--3 April 1840, Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

"CAUTION--I am informed that INSIDE TRUNK LOCKS have been imported and sold here, infringing on my PATENT, dated the 5th of October, 18939. Now this is to caution Importers Dealers, Trunkmakers and the American public in general, from buying, selling, using or importing the above Locks, as I shall deal with them according to law. My Locks are stamped thus on the outside plate Liebrich's Patent, No 1--2 & 3, with the American Eagle. CONRAD LIEBRICH."--30 December 1844, Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

"CAUTION. The public is hereby notified that the subscriber obtained letters patent from the United States on the 5th day of October 1839, for an inside SELF-LOCKING TRUNK AND CHEST LOCK. At first I had great difficulty and went to great expense in introducing it as a trunk lock, but after the trunkmakers became acquainted with the mode of putting them on, the travelling community was soon convinced that it was the best trunk lock now in use; for a common inside lock is better than the best outside one, and those who have had the lock in use can give the best evidence of its value. Importers of trunk locks lately became aware of the above facts, and they know that John Bull can make locks cheaper than we can, and without inquiring at the patent office, where I have a right to stamp my locks patent, my lock was sent to England, counterfeited, and sent over by large quantitites.
Now this is to caution the public in general from infringing on my right, as I shall deal with them according to law. My locks are stamped -'Leibricks Patent," Nos. 1,2,3,4, with the American eagle on the outside plate. CONRAD LEIBRICK. N.B. The above locks are manufactured and for sale at No. 46 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia."--5 Feb 1845, The Baltimore (MD) Sun

"COMBINATION PADLOCKS-- Of the Lock, the undersigned has on hand 10 different sizes, it is used without a key and can be changed every day. Besides the above, I manufacture and keep always on hand all kinds of SECURE LOCKS, such as Door Locks for dwellings, stores, vaults and prisons. Also Pad, Trunk, Chest, Desk, Closed and Drawer Locks &c. C. LIEBRICH, 46 South Eighth street, A few doors below Chesnut west. N.B. -- All kinds of Locks made to order and pairing done."--13 July 1846, Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

"ROOMS TO LET -- With Steam Power, at No. 46 South Eighth Street. C. LIEBRICH"--15 February 1856, Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

"SECURE YOUR DOORS.--NIGHT LATCHES. of superior quality, as well as Padlocks, in variety, for sale at Store, No. 110 S. EIGHTH St., below Chesnut. C. LIEBRICH, Manufacturer."--17 June 1859, Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

"LIEBRICH--At Philadelphia, on Tuesday, August 9, CONRAD LIEBRICH, in the 62d year of his age."--12 August 1870, New York (NY) Herald