Margaret Dolores Sahr
F, (9 September 1897 - 20 May 1934)
| Father-Biological* | Albert M. Sahr b. 11 Nov 1863, d. 24 May 1933 |
| Mother-Biological* | Margaret Elizabeth Merdian b. 6 Dec 1865, d. 18 Jul 1941 |
Last Edited=9 Jul 2026
Margaret Dolores Sahr was born on 9 September 1897 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Albert M. Sahr and Margaret Elizabeth Merdian. Margaret, age 13, appeared on the US Census of 1910 living at Ralanning Pike, O'Hara Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania,in the household of her parents, Albert M. and Margaret Elizabeth Sahr.4 Her married name was Stein.
Margaret Dolores Sahr married William George Stein, son of Henry "Harry" Stein and Bernadine Wiethorn.
Margaret, age 22 years, and William, age 26 years, appeared on the US Census of 1920 on North Canal Street, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.6 Margaret, age 32 years, and William, age 36 years, appeared on the US Census of 1930 on Middle Road, Indiana, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.5 On 19 February 1934, when William filed his Veteran's Compensation Application, Margaret and William lived at Deer Creek Road, Glenshaw, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.7 Margaret Dolores Sahr died on 20 May 1934 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at age 36 from peritonitis caused by an incomplete abortion.2,3,8
Margaret's obituary of 31 May 1934, reads:
Margaret was buried on 2 June 1934 at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.2,9,8
Margaret Dolores Sahr married William George Stein, son of Henry "Harry" Stein and Bernadine Wiethorn.
Children:
1. Bernadine Stein (c1921-____)
2. William G. Stein Jr. (c1922-____)
3. Virginia M. Stein (c1928-____.)1,5
1. Bernadine Stein (c1921-____)
2. William G. Stein Jr. (c1922-____)
3. Virginia M. Stein (c1928-____.)1,5
Margaret, age 22 years, and William, age 26 years, appeared on the US Census of 1920 on North Canal Street, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.6 Margaret, age 32 years, and William, age 36 years, appeared on the US Census of 1930 on Middle Road, Indiana, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.5 On 19 February 1934, when William filed his Veteran's Compensation Application, Margaret and William lived at Deer Creek Road, Glenshaw, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.7 Margaret Dolores Sahr died on 20 May 1934 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at age 36 from peritonitis caused by an incomplete abortion.2,3,8
Margaret's obituary of 31 May 1934, reads: STEIN—On Wednesday. May 30. Margaret Sahr Stein. wife of William G. Stein. Funeral from the residence of her mother. 1119 Emporia St., Sheraden. on Saturday. June 2. at 8:15 a.m. Requiem mass at Mary's Church. Pine Creek. o'clock. Friends invited.
Published by The Pittsburgh Press, 31 May 1934.8
Published by The Pittsburgh Press, 31 May 1934.8
Margaret was buried on 2 June 1934 at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.2,9,8
Citations
- Feightner, Margaret Ann. Scully-Sahr Genealogy. Virginia: manuscript, 1990.
- Department of Health, Record Group. Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2014.
- Gravestone Inscription.
- Census Bureau. 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2006.
- Census Bureau. 1930 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2002.
- Census Bureau. 1920 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., World War II Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948 Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2015.
- Pittsburgh Press, "STEIN" Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 31 May 1934.
- Find-a-Grave. Online https://www.findagrave.com/