Maria J. Grieser

b. 10 April 1857, d. 9 June 1937
  • Maria J. Grieser was born on 10 April 1857 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
  • A carte de visite photograph found in the album of Elisabeth's sister Philippina Harmson appears to have been made about 1867 of the four eldest Grieser children, Mary, Louis, John and Nicholas (by G. Grelling, Artist, Detroit).
  • Frederic Grieser and Anna Elisabetha Dexheimer, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Detroit, Michigan. Other members of the household included Maria J. Grieser, Louis Grieser, John Grieser, Nicholas Grieser and Lina Grieser.
  • She married Joseph P. Nigg, son of Clemence Nigg and Sophia (?), on 2 July 1878 in Detroit, Michigan.
  • Joseph P. Nigg and Maria J. Grieser appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 204 Maple Street enumerated next to Joseph's parents.. Other members of the household included Wilhelm Nigg.
  • Joseph P. Nigg and Maria J. Grieser appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 306 St. Aubin Avenue. Other members of the household included Joseph C. Nigg, Cecilia Louise Nigg, Albert John Nigg, Herbert Nicholas Nigg and Esther Nigg.
  • Joseph P. Nigg and Maria J. Grieser appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 1866 Canfield Avenue. Other members of the household included Joseph C. Nigg, Albert John Nigg, Herbert Nicholas Nigg and Esther Nigg.
  • In February 1917, Mary J. Nigg wrote the following postcard to her aunt Lena Dexheimer Harms: Dear Aunt - Glad to hear you that you are still living and wish you much happiness on your birthday. We are all well and hope you are the same. Aunt Eva in New York sent me your address and I thought you would like to hear from me. Should be very glad to hear from you as soon as possible. Here is my address from your niece Mary J. Nigg 1866 East Canfield Ave Detroit Mich.
  • It is an educated guess that Anna Elisabetha Dexheimer married Frederick Grieser, pending further research. Although her stated age indicates that she was born about 1832 rather than late 1828, it is possible that she may have consistently under-stated her age, possilby because her husband appears to have been younger.
  • Joseph P. Nigg and Maria J. Grieser appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 1866 Canfield Avenue East.
  • Maria J. Grieser became a widow at the 7 June 1937 death of her husband Joseph P. Nigg.
  • Maria J. Grieser died on 9 June 1937 at age 80 in Clay, St. Clair County, Michigan, . Hier death was officially witnessed by Cecilia Louise Nigg.
  • She was interred at Evergreen Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
  • Last Edited: 2 Apr 2016

Family: Joseph P. Nigg b. 30 June 1856, d. 7 June 1937