His family appears to have first settled in Baltimore upon arrival from Germany.
In 1895 NJ Census he is living in Lumberton, Burlington, NJ with his father Casper "Adam" Griefzu (Jan. 1817 - Jan. 9, 1903) and his mother Josephine "Sophia" Elizabeth Greifzu (Oct. 1820 - Aug. 10, 1906.
In 1900 he was living with his parents in Lumberton, NJ and was listed as a widower, born in Maryland about 1857.
April 2, 1902 advertisement in Philadelphia Inquirer: HOUSEWORK - Middle-aged woman for general housework; a good home in the country wages $2 per week. Address: H.A. Greifzu, Mount Holly, NJ.
The following is an article indicating that Harry Greifzu may have been a train conductor:
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: FIRST FATAL TROLLEY ACCIDENT.
Date: August 16, 1905
Page: 3
Column: 5
Summary: The first fatal accident on the liens of the Burlington County Railway Company was recorded early on Sunday morning(presumably a reference to August 13, 1905), when Thomas Lucas, of Mount Holly, was killed by an east-bound car a short distance below the power plant at Hainesport. About 12.30 o'clock Sunday morning Lucas boarded the west-bound car that ended its trip at Hainesport. Before taking the ride he was informed by conductor Ivins Russell that he was in no condition to be put off the car along a country road at the end of the journey, but Lucas was so positive that he knew what he was doing that there was no further serious objection to his riding. When put off the car at the power plant he said he was going to walk to Rancocas Park and at that time Russell cautioned him not to go near the tracks. The warning was evidently not heeded, as Lucas either fell or laid down to rest between the rails a short distance below Hainesport and when the 1.11 car from the Park came along he was struck and killed. The wheels did not pass over the victim's body, but he was caught up by the front trucks and so tightly wedged between them and the motor box that the body could not be removed until after the car had been raised from the tracks. He must have been killed instantly. Lucas' neck and one of his ankles were broken and his head and body were crushed. The remains were placed in charge of Undertaker Keeler and brought to Mount Holly to be prepared for interment yesterday morning. The car which killed Lucas was in charge of conductor John Griefsu and motorman William Briggs. As soon as the accident happened the conductor had a special car dispatched to Mount Holly for Superintendent Gilbert and he and Dr. Parry, of Hainesport, were soon on the scene directing the removal of the body from the trucks. Testimony that the accident was unfavorable can be given by the passengers in the car at the time of the application of the brakes by Motorman Briggs, as the jolting they received was sufficient to convince them that not much force could have been applied. The car went but a few feet after Lucas was struck.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: LOCAL BRIEFS.
Date: May 15, 1907
Page: 3
Column: 2
Summary: ... The heirs of Adam Griefzu have sold the property near the Catholic cemetery, on the Mount Holly and Hainesport road, to John A. Griefzu. ...
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 1, 1909:
GREIFZU. - Near Mt. Holly, N J. July 30, 1909. HARY ADAM GREIFZU, in his 52d year. Relatives and friends, also Foresters of America and Knights of Golden Eagle, are invited to attend funeral, on Monday afternoon, August 2, at 2.30 o'clock, from his late residence, near Mt Holly. Also services at the Lutheran Church at 3 o'clock. Interment Lutheran Cemetery.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: LOCAL BRIEFS.
Date: August 4, 1909
Page: 3
Column: 2
Summary: ... ---The death of Harry Adam Greifzu occurred at his home near Mount Holly on Saturday after he had suffered for some time from a condition that developed after he had injured his leg while working at the Risdon-Alcott foundry. Getting no relief from several minor operations performed, Griefzu about two months ago had the affected limb amputated at the Burlington County Hospital, but the trouble was too far developed for the operation to save the man's life. The funeral took place on Monday, interment at the Lutheran cemetery. ...
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: DIED.
Date: August 4, 1909
Page: 2
Column: 6
Summary: GREIFZU.--July 31, near Mount Holly, Harry Adam Greifzu, in his 52d year.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: SURROGATE'S OFFICE.
Date: August 25, 1909
Page: 3
Column: 3
Summary: The will of John Henrick Adam Griefzu, deceased, of Mount Holly, has been admitted to probate and Jacob Oswald has been appointed executor. The Burlington County Hospital and German Lutheran church are given $50 each and the balance of the estate goes to the son, William Casper Griefzu. The personal property is valued at $100. ...
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline:
Date: August 10, 1910
Page: 3
Column: 7
Summary: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE final accounts of the subscriber, Executor of JOHN HENRICH ADAM GREIFZU, deceased, late of the county of Burlington, will be audited and stated by the Surrogate and reported for settlement and allowance to the Orphans' Court for September 15, 1910. JACOB OSWALD, Executor. Dated Aug. 4, 1910. Walter A. Barrows, Proctor. 6-5t (This notice also appears in the August 17, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 8, the August 24, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 9, the August 31, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 9, the September 7, 1910 edition at Page 3, Column 7 and the September 14, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 8.)
After he died, his son went to live with his aunt and uncle in Philadelphia.
In 1895 NJ Census he is living in Lumberton, Burlington, NJ with his father Casper "Adam" Griefzu (Jan. 1817 - Jan. 9, 1903) and his mother Josephine "Sophia" Elizabeth Greifzu (Oct. 1820 - Aug. 10, 1906.
In 1900 he was living with his parents in Lumberton, NJ and was listed as a widower, born in Maryland about 1857.
April 2, 1902 advertisement in Philadelphia Inquirer: HOUSEWORK - Middle-aged woman for general housework; a good home in the country wages $2 per week. Address: H.A. Greifzu, Mount Holly, NJ.
The following is an article indicating that Harry Greifzu may have been a train conductor:
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: FIRST FATAL TROLLEY ACCIDENT.
Date: August 16, 1905
Page: 3
Column: 5
Summary: The first fatal accident on the liens of the Burlington County Railway Company was recorded early on Sunday morning(presumably a reference to August 13, 1905), when Thomas Lucas, of Mount Holly, was killed by an east-bound car a short distance below the power plant at Hainesport. About 12.30 o'clock Sunday morning Lucas boarded the west-bound car that ended its trip at Hainesport. Before taking the ride he was informed by conductor Ivins Russell that he was in no condition to be put off the car along a country road at the end of the journey, but Lucas was so positive that he knew what he was doing that there was no further serious objection to his riding. When put off the car at the power plant he said he was going to walk to Rancocas Park and at that time Russell cautioned him not to go near the tracks. The warning was evidently not heeded, as Lucas either fell or laid down to rest between the rails a short distance below Hainesport and when the 1.11 car from the Park came along he was struck and killed. The wheels did not pass over the victim's body, but he was caught up by the front trucks and so tightly wedged between them and the motor box that the body could not be removed until after the car had been raised from the tracks. He must have been killed instantly. Lucas' neck and one of his ankles were broken and his head and body were crushed. The remains were placed in charge of Undertaker Keeler and brought to Mount Holly to be prepared for interment yesterday morning. The car which killed Lucas was in charge of conductor John Griefsu and motorman William Briggs. As soon as the accident happened the conductor had a special car dispatched to Mount Holly for Superintendent Gilbert and he and Dr. Parry, of Hainesport, were soon on the scene directing the removal of the body from the trucks. Testimony that the accident was unfavorable can be given by the passengers in the car at the time of the application of the brakes by Motorman Briggs, as the jolting they received was sufficient to convince them that not much force could have been applied. The car went but a few feet after Lucas was struck.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: LOCAL BRIEFS.
Date: May 15, 1907
Page: 3
Column: 2
Summary: ... The heirs of Adam Griefzu have sold the property near the Catholic cemetery, on the Mount Holly and Hainesport road, to John A. Griefzu. ...
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 1, 1909:
GREIFZU. - Near Mt. Holly, N J. July 30, 1909. HARY ADAM GREIFZU, in his 52d year. Relatives and friends, also Foresters of America and Knights of Golden Eagle, are invited to attend funeral, on Monday afternoon, August 2, at 2.30 o'clock, from his late residence, near Mt Holly. Also services at the Lutheran Church at 3 o'clock. Interment Lutheran Cemetery.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: LOCAL BRIEFS.
Date: August 4, 1909
Page: 3
Column: 2
Summary: ... ---The death of Harry Adam Greifzu occurred at his home near Mount Holly on Saturday after he had suffered for some time from a condition that developed after he had injured his leg while working at the Risdon-Alcott foundry. Getting no relief from several minor operations performed, Griefzu about two months ago had the affected limb amputated at the Burlington County Hospital, but the trouble was too far developed for the operation to save the man's life. The funeral took place on Monday, interment at the Lutheran cemetery. ...
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: DIED.
Date: August 4, 1909
Page: 2
Column: 6
Summary: GREIFZU.--July 31, near Mount Holly, Harry Adam Greifzu, in his 52d year.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: SURROGATE'S OFFICE.
Date: August 25, 1909
Page: 3
Column: 3
Summary: The will of John Henrick Adam Griefzu, deceased, of Mount Holly, has been admitted to probate and Jacob Oswald has been appointed executor. The Burlington County Hospital and German Lutheran church are given $50 each and the balance of the estate goes to the son, William Casper Griefzu. The personal property is valued at $100. ...
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline:
Date: August 10, 1910
Page: 3
Column: 7
Summary: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE final accounts of the subscriber, Executor of JOHN HENRICH ADAM GREIFZU, deceased, late of the county of Burlington, will be audited and stated by the Surrogate and reported for settlement and allowance to the Orphans' Court for September 15, 1910. JACOB OSWALD, Executor. Dated Aug. 4, 1910. Walter A. Barrows, Proctor. 6-5t (This notice also appears in the August 17, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 8, the August 24, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 9, the August 31, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 9, the September 7, 1910 edition at Page 3, Column 7 and the September 14, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 8.)
After he died, his son went to live with his aunt and uncle in Philadelphia.
His family appears to have first settled in Baltimore upon arrival from Germany.
In 1895 NJ Census he is living in Lumberton, Burlington, NJ with his father Casper "Adam" Griefzu (Jan. 1817 - Jan. 9, 1903) and his mother Josephine "Sophia" Elizabeth Greifzu (Oct. 1820 - Aug. 10, 1906.
In 1900 he was living with his parents in Lumberton, NJ and was listed as a widower, born in Maryland about 1857.
April 2, 1902 advertisement in Philadelphia Inquirer: HOUSEWORK - Middle-aged woman for general housework; a good home in the country wages $2 per week. Address: H.A. Greifzu, Mount Holly, NJ.
The following is an article indicating that Harry Greifzu may have been a train conductor:
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: FIRST FATAL TROLLEY ACCIDENT.
Date: August 16, 1905
Page: 3
Column: 5
Summary: The first fatal accident on the liens of the Burlington County Railway Company was recorded early on Sunday morning(presumably a reference to August 13, 1905), when Thomas Lucas, of Mount Holly, was killed by an east-bound car a short distance below the power plant at Hainesport. About 12.30 o'clock Sunday morning Lucas boarded the west-bound car that ended its trip at Hainesport. Before taking the ride he was informed by conductor Ivins Russell that he was in no condition to be put off the car along a country road at the end of the journey, but Lucas was so positive that he knew what he was doing that there was no further serious objection to his riding. When put off the car at the power plant he said he was going to walk to Rancocas Park and at that time Russell cautioned him not to go near the tracks. The warning was evidently not heeded, as Lucas either fell or laid down to rest between the rails a short distance below Hainesport and when the 1.11 car from the Park came along he was struck and killed. The wheels did not pass over the victim's body, but he was caught up by the front trucks and so tightly wedged between them and the motor box that the body could not be removed until after the car had been raised from the tracks. He must have been killed instantly. Lucas' neck and one of his ankles were broken and his head and body were crushed. The remains were placed in charge of Undertaker Keeler and brought to Mount Holly to be prepared for interment yesterday morning. The car which killed Lucas was in charge of conductor John Griefsu and motorman William Briggs. As soon as the accident happened the conductor had a special car dispatched to Mount Holly for Superintendent Gilbert and he and Dr. Parry, of Hainesport, were soon on the scene directing the removal of the body from the trucks. Testimony that the accident was unfavorable can be given by the passengers in the car at the time of the application of the brakes by Motorman Briggs, as the jolting they received was sufficient to convince them that not much force could have been applied. The car went but a few feet after Lucas was struck.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: LOCAL BRIEFS.
Date: May 15, 1907
Page: 3
Column: 2
Summary: ... The heirs of Adam Griefzu have sold the property near the Catholic cemetery, on the Mount Holly and Hainesport road, to John A. Griefzu. ...
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 1, 1909:
GREIFZU. - Near Mt. Holly, N J. July 30, 1909. HARY ADAM GREIFZU, in his 52d year. Relatives and friends, also Foresters of America and Knights of Golden Eagle, are invited to attend funeral, on Monday afternoon, August 2, at 2.30 o'clock, from his late residence, near Mt Holly. Also services at the Lutheran Church at 3 o'clock. Interment Lutheran Cemetery.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: LOCAL BRIEFS.
Date: August 4, 1909
Page: 3
Column: 2
Summary: ... ---The death of Harry Adam Greifzu occurred at his home near Mount Holly on Saturday after he had suffered for some time from a condition that developed after he had injured his leg while working at the Risdon-Alcott foundry. Getting no relief from several minor operations performed, Griefzu about two months ago had the affected limb amputated at the Burlington County Hospital, but the trouble was too far developed for the operation to save the man's life. The funeral took place on Monday, interment at the Lutheran cemetery. ...
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: DIED.
Date: August 4, 1909
Page: 2
Column: 6
Summary: GREIFZU.--July 31, near Mount Holly, Harry Adam Greifzu, in his 52d year.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: SURROGATE'S OFFICE.
Date: August 25, 1909
Page: 3
Column: 3
Summary: The will of John Henrick Adam Griefzu, deceased, of Mount Holly, has been admitted to probate and Jacob Oswald has been appointed executor. The Burlington County Hospital and German Lutheran church are given $50 each and the balance of the estate goes to the son, William Casper Griefzu. The personal property is valued at $100. ...
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline:
Date: August 10, 1910
Page: 3
Column: 7
Summary: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE final accounts of the subscriber, Executor of JOHN HENRICH ADAM GREIFZU, deceased, late of the county of Burlington, will be audited and stated by the Surrogate and reported for settlement and allowance to the Orphans' Court for September 15, 1910. JACOB OSWALD, Executor. Dated Aug. 4, 1910. Walter A. Barrows, Proctor. 6-5t (This notice also appears in the August 17, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 8, the August 24, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 9, the August 31, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 9, the September 7, 1910 edition at Page 3, Column 7 and the September 14, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 8.)
After he died, his son went to live with his aunt and uncle in Philadelphia.
In 1895 NJ Census he is living in Lumberton, Burlington, NJ with his father Casper "Adam" Griefzu (Jan. 1817 - Jan. 9, 1903) and his mother Josephine "Sophia" Elizabeth Greifzu (Oct. 1820 - Aug. 10, 1906.
In 1900 he was living with his parents in Lumberton, NJ and was listed as a widower, born in Maryland about 1857.
April 2, 1902 advertisement in Philadelphia Inquirer: HOUSEWORK - Middle-aged woman for general housework; a good home in the country wages $2 per week. Address: H.A. Greifzu, Mount Holly, NJ.
The following is an article indicating that Harry Greifzu may have been a train conductor:
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: FIRST FATAL TROLLEY ACCIDENT.
Date: August 16, 1905
Page: 3
Column: 5
Summary: The first fatal accident on the liens of the Burlington County Railway Company was recorded early on Sunday morning(presumably a reference to August 13, 1905), when Thomas Lucas, of Mount Holly, was killed by an east-bound car a short distance below the power plant at Hainesport. About 12.30 o'clock Sunday morning Lucas boarded the west-bound car that ended its trip at Hainesport. Before taking the ride he was informed by conductor Ivins Russell that he was in no condition to be put off the car along a country road at the end of the journey, but Lucas was so positive that he knew what he was doing that there was no further serious objection to his riding. When put off the car at the power plant he said he was going to walk to Rancocas Park and at that time Russell cautioned him not to go near the tracks. The warning was evidently not heeded, as Lucas either fell or laid down to rest between the rails a short distance below Hainesport and when the 1.11 car from the Park came along he was struck and killed. The wheels did not pass over the victim's body, but he was caught up by the front trucks and so tightly wedged between them and the motor box that the body could not be removed until after the car had been raised from the tracks. He must have been killed instantly. Lucas' neck and one of his ankles were broken and his head and body were crushed. The remains were placed in charge of Undertaker Keeler and brought to Mount Holly to be prepared for interment yesterday morning. The car which killed Lucas was in charge of conductor John Griefsu and motorman William Briggs. As soon as the accident happened the conductor had a special car dispatched to Mount Holly for Superintendent Gilbert and he and Dr. Parry, of Hainesport, were soon on the scene directing the removal of the body from the trucks. Testimony that the accident was unfavorable can be given by the passengers in the car at the time of the application of the brakes by Motorman Briggs, as the jolting they received was sufficient to convince them that not much force could have been applied. The car went but a few feet after Lucas was struck.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: LOCAL BRIEFS.
Date: May 15, 1907
Page: 3
Column: 2
Summary: ... The heirs of Adam Griefzu have sold the property near the Catholic cemetery, on the Mount Holly and Hainesport road, to John A. Griefzu. ...
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 1, 1909:
GREIFZU. - Near Mt. Holly, N J. July 30, 1909. HARY ADAM GREIFZU, in his 52d year. Relatives and friends, also Foresters of America and Knights of Golden Eagle, are invited to attend funeral, on Monday afternoon, August 2, at 2.30 o'clock, from his late residence, near Mt Holly. Also services at the Lutheran Church at 3 o'clock. Interment Lutheran Cemetery.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: LOCAL BRIEFS.
Date: August 4, 1909
Page: 3
Column: 2
Summary: ... ---The death of Harry Adam Greifzu occurred at his home near Mount Holly on Saturday after he had suffered for some time from a condition that developed after he had injured his leg while working at the Risdon-Alcott foundry. Getting no relief from several minor operations performed, Griefzu about two months ago had the affected limb amputated at the Burlington County Hospital, but the trouble was too far developed for the operation to save the man's life. The funeral took place on Monday, interment at the Lutheran cemetery. ...
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: DIED.
Date: August 4, 1909
Page: 2
Column: 6
Summary: GREIFZU.--July 31, near Mount Holly, Harry Adam Greifzu, in his 52d year.
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: SURROGATE'S OFFICE.
Date: August 25, 1909
Page: 3
Column: 3
Summary: The will of John Henrick Adam Griefzu, deceased, of Mount Holly, has been admitted to probate and Jacob Oswald has been appointed executor. The Burlington County Hospital and German Lutheran church are given $50 each and the balance of the estate goes to the son, William Casper Griefzu. The personal property is valued at $100. ...
New Jersey Mirror
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline:
Date: August 10, 1910
Page: 3
Column: 7
Summary: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE final accounts of the subscriber, Executor of JOHN HENRICH ADAM GREIFZU, deceased, late of the county of Burlington, will be audited and stated by the Surrogate and reported for settlement and allowance to the Orphans' Court for September 15, 1910. JACOB OSWALD, Executor. Dated Aug. 4, 1910. Walter A. Barrows, Proctor. 6-5t (This notice also appears in the August 17, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 8, the August 24, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 9, the August 31, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 9, the September 7, 1910 edition at Page 3, Column 7 and the September 14, 1910 edition at Page 2, Column 8.)
After he died, his son went to live with his aunt and uncle in Philadelphia.
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