Was George Eckfeldt related to Adam Eckfeldt?

[Kevin J Flynn]

Adam Eckfeldt (July 15, 1769 - February 6, 1852) - Second Chief Coiner (1814 - 1839)

he had no children with his first wife who died, 6 children with his second wife

Children

Susanna - Married William Ewing DuBois

Jacob Reese Eckfeldt (March 1803 - August 9, 1872) -

Children

Jacob Baush Eckfeldt (1846-1938)

Elias B. Eckfeldt

Magdalena Eckfeldt

Adam C. Eckfeldt (August, 1812 - 1890)

Margaretta.

 

George J. Eckfeldt (1805 - 1864) - Foreman of Coining Room (1830 - 1861)

Children

Theodore Eckfeldt - Night watchman at Mint (1859 - 1860)

John M. Eckfeldt - First coiner at San Francisco Mint

 

It had been stated that Theodore worked under Franklin Peale, and was fired for stealing. That Theodore was able to obtain a letter

from his grandfather Adam Eckfeldt and Franklin Peale stating he was of good character.

 

Obviously Breen and others were incorrect, as George was not Adam's son and Theodore was not his grandson.

 

As George J. Eckfeldt was roughly the same age as Jacob Reese Eckfeldt, I am wondering if Adam had a brother who was George's father

or if there was some other connection?

 

Trying to figure out all of the family and friend connections at the Mint, and what outside people had insiders who they were able to get rarities from.

 

I have heard that Phila coin dealer William Idler was related to William Ewing DuBois by marriage, trying to see if it was on DuBois wife's side, which would also make Idler related to Eckfeldt. This all goes toward Idler and his son in law Haseltine having family connecitons at the Mint. George and his son Theodore were the ones who supposedly make the first set if restrikes in 1859-60.

 

 

Thanks

Kevin

 

 

[RWB]

The various Patterson, Smith and Evans books about the Mint include biographical info. Also check the APS in Philadelphia.

[CaptHenway]

"Grandfather" can be a generic term for a revered ancestor and not necessarily literally two generations removed.

[Kevin J Flynn]

"Grandfather" can be a generic term for a revered ancestor and not necessarily literally two generations removed.

 

But George was born in 1805,

Adam's son Jacob was born in 1803,

Adam was born in 1769, first marriage in 1792 to Maria Hahn, which ended with her death, second marriage to Margaretta Bausch produced six children, none of which were George

 

Do you know if there was a family connection between George and Adam?

 

I believe Breen and many others assumed that if Theodore had a letter from Adam Eckfeldt, he must be related. I believe this to be incorrect, that Adam was just a nice individual who liked to help people.

 

Kevin

[CaptHenway]

Have you contacted these people?

 

http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v13n08a09.html

[Kevin J Flynn]

Have you contacted these people?

http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v13n08a09.html

 

Thanks,

I had written QDB asking Dave if he knew who George was, he

responded to me he did not, but copied Joel Orosz and Len Augsburger

saying they might.

 

Kevin

[RWB]

In late 19th century Philadelphia, you couldn't run down a pedestrian with your delivery wagon without finding an Eckfeldt under the wheels. George Morgan's first residence in October 1876 was in Mrs. Eckfledt's boarding house.

[Kevin J Flynn]

In late 19th century Philadelphia, you couldn't run down a pedestrian with your delivery wagon without finding an Eckfeldt under the wheels. George Morgan's first residence in October 1876 was in Mrs. Eckfledt's boarding house.

 

That makes sense. But with jobs, especially the Mint during this time period, it was useful to know someone inside.

 

Learned George J. Eckfeldt's father was Michael.

 

Kevin

[RWB]

Many of the mint's officers were related to one another or family friends.