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     Katherine was born in May 1892 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Vincent Halter and Antonia Szymankiewicz. She married Anton Nowowiejski, . Katherine died on 11 August 1971 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 79.² Her body was buried on 17 August 1971 at Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.³
     
Biography of Katherine Halter:


      Katherine was named after her step-grandmother, Katherine WUNCH Halter, and from the description, she resembled her step-grandmother in temperament as well as looks. Everyone called her Kate, which suited her well. Kate means to the point, no nonsense, and direct. The words that come to mind from my memory of her are hard-working, neat, efficient, quick, organized, also a take charge person who, at times, came across as bossy. Kate and Victoria who was only eleven months older were more than sisters, they were good friends, sharing the same acquaintances, enjoying many of the same activities, from the gymnastics club, Sokol, the Polish Falcons, picnics with their group, outings to the park and more. While Victoria had "escaped" from the home and hardware store to her dressmaking job as soon as she could, Kate had a natural mechanical talent which she put to good use in her father's hardware and plumbing business. My mother always said that Kate could cut and fit pipe, repair windows, hang wallpaper, and anything else that was needed, as well as - no- better than, any of the men who worked for "Pa". The Halter women, as a rule, were no helpless females. They seemed to be ahead of their time and I have often wondered what they might have done, if given the equal opportunities afforded females today. Kate, in addition to her business and mechanical skills, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed crafts and sewing, as well. [Recollections of Kate HALTER Nowowiejski by Eleanor SMOLINSKI Brysac]

     Lillian was born on 4 November 1920 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Vincent Halter and Pauline Jelinek. She married Anthony Kresho, son of Anthony Kresho and Frances Yambor, in 1945 at Covington, Kenton Co., Kentucky.¹ She married Frank Volkar, , circa 1958.² Lillian Halter died on 15 December 2006 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 86. She was buried on 18 December 2006 at All Saints Cemetery, Northfield, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.

     Louis was born circa 1879 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹ He was the son of Joseph L. Halter and Odelia Weber. He married Minnie Wirnmann, daughter of Adam Wirnmann and Minnie Ott, on 16 November 1904 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.²
     Louis's occupation: Bricklayer.

     Lucille was born circa 1903 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Halter and Emma Konrad.

     Margaret was born circa 1907 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of William Halter and Margaret E. (--?--).

     Marie was born on 7 November 1903 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Vincent Halter and Antonia Szymankiewicz. Marie died on 14 December 1963 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 60.² Her body was buried on 18 December 1963 at Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.³
     
Biography of Marie Apolonia "Mamie" Halter:

Aunt Mamie was very special to me, and it was not until I was older, in my teens, I believe, that I realized that she was a troubled lady. Whatever it was that triggered her times of depression, did not affect the many beautiful days we spent together. When Aunt Mame opened the doors to culture by taking me to the museums of art, history, health, to exhibits, to plays, the experiences enriched my life even to this day. Like all the Halter girls, she had a creative talent for dressmaking, tailoring, and crafts. In particular, she enjoyed pettipoint and tatting. She began a tradition of giving her nieces an exquisite tatted handkerchief for their wedding day. Mine has a dainty three-and-a half inch tatted lace edge which is one of the Halter treasures I have saved for future generations. [Recollections of Marie Halter by Eleanor Smolinski Brysacz ]

     Mary was born circa 1871 at Poland. She was the daughter of Joseph Halter. She married (?) Kalinowski, , circa 1900.¹

     Maurice was born circa 1816 at Poland. He was the son of Jozef Halter and Antonia (--?--). He married (?) Wunsch, daughter of Maciej Wunsch and (?) Vetter(Metter), circa 1864 at Poland. He married Katherine Wunsch, daughter of Maciej Wunsch and (?) Vetter(Metter), circa 1873 at Poland. Maurice died circa 1876 at Poland. His body was buried circa 1876 at Poland.
     Maurice's occupation: Shoemaker.
Biography of Maurice Halter:

Maurice (or Moric) was a shoemaker, enjoyed music and was very easy going. He was born in Poland and died there of a stroke at over 60 years of age.

     Mayme was born circa 1902 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Vincent Halter and Antonia Szymankiewicz. Mayme died circa 1903 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.²

     Olga was born circa 1873 at Poland.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Carl Halter and Caroline Hubner. She married Edwin B. Hasserodt, , on 20 October 1892 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.²
     Olga's occupation: Dressmaker.