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Albert Earnest Juch

Albert Earnest Juch

Male 1830 - 1871  (41 years)


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  • Name Albert Earnest Juch  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Birth 27 Feb 1830  Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 7, 10] 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration Abt 1855  San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1860  El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Residence 1 Jun 1860  El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 9] 
    Franklin and Moline streets. 
    Residence Oct 1866  Franklin, Robertson, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Retail liquor dealer Brewer 
    Residence 1870  San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Residence Post Office: San Diego 
    Bankruptcy Court 20 Sep 1870  London, Greater London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Bankruptcy Court 
    Death 4 Mar 1871  San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Person ID I195  Bob Juch's Tree 2
    Last Modified 16 Feb 2025 

    Father Karl Wilhelm Regimius Juch,   b. 11 Dec 1801, Gotha, Thuringia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Oct 1858, Gotha, Thuringia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Wilhelmine Regine Juch,   b. 6 Apr 1806, Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 18 Jul 1876, Gotha, Thuringia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 70 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F30017  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ida Emily Putti,   b. 3 Jul 1833, Gotha, Delitzsch, Sachsen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Sep 1907, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1852 
    Children 
     1. Charles Juch,   b. Abt 1854, Leipzig, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1868, Pinos Altos, Grant, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 14 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Arthur Earnest Juch,   b. 16 Jan 1858, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Aug 1930, Julian, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +3. Lillian F. Juch,   b. 4 Sep 1859, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Feb 1937, San Diego County, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. Helena Charlotte Juch,   b. 23 Aug 1862, Ciudad Juárez, Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Jul 1941, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +5. Minerva C. "Minnie" Juch,   b. 29 Sep 1864, Ciudad Juárez, Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Apr 1944, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. Lincoln A. Juch,   b. 13 Dec 1866, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Oct 1885, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 18 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >7. Ida Juch,   b. 22 Jul 1868, Pinos Altos, Grant, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Sep 1919, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F57  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Feb 2025 

  • Notes 
    • In 1860, El Paso was a small but growing settlement in the western frontier of Texas. The region's economy was largely based on agriculture, trade, and small-scale industries. Brandy distilling in El Paso during this period would have been a relatively nascent and localized enterprise, reflecting the broader trends of American frontier spirits production.

      Historical Context
      Location: El Paso, situated on the Rio Grande, served as a strategic trade and transportation hub connecting the American Southwest with Mexico. This location facilitated the exchange of goods, culture, and technologies, including those related to distilling.
      Agriculture: The agricultural landscape around El Paso in the mid-19th century included vineyards, as Spanish and Mexican settlers had introduced viticulture to the region. Grapes were one of the viable crops in the arid climate, and surplus grapes were often used to produce brandy.
      Brandy Distilling in 1860
      Techniques: Distilling techniques in 1860 El Paso likely mirrored those used in other frontier regions. Small, family-run operations would use copper stills to distill fermented grape juice into brandy. The process involved fermenting the crushed grapes, then heating the fermented mixture to evaporate the alcohol, which was subsequently condensed back into liquid form.
      Equipment: The equipment utilized would have been rudimentary, often handmade or imported from other parts of the United States or Mexico. A typical distillery would include a grape press, fermentation vats, and a simple pot still.
      Production Scale: Production was small-scale, primarily for local consumption. Brandy was used not just as a beverage but also for medicinal purposes and as a preservative.
      Legal and Economic Factors: There were minimal regulations governing distilling in frontier regions like El Paso. The lack of stringent laws allowed for more widespread, albeit informal, production. The local economy benefited from the trade of spirits, and brandy was a valuable commodity for barter.
      Cultural Impact
      Influence of Settlers: The cultural influence of Spanish, Mexican, and later American settlers shaped the distilling practices. Spanish and Mexican traditions of brandy and other spirits production were particularly influential, given the region's history.
      Social Role: Brandy played a significant social role in the community, being present at social gatherings, celebrations, and in everyday life. It was a symbol of hospitality and conviviality.
      Challenges
      Environmental Conditions: The arid climate posed challenges for agriculture, including grape cultivation. Water scarcity and extreme weather conditions could affect grape yields and, consequently, brandy production.
      Supply and Demand: Limited transportation infrastructure meant that supplies for distilling (like equipment and additional ingredients) were hard to come by. Similarly, market access was restricted, often confined to local or regional markets.
      In summary, brandy distilling in El Paso in 1860 was a modest, community-centered activity influenced by the region’s unique cultural and environmental context. It reflected the ingenuity and adaptability of frontier settlers in leveraging available resources to produce valued commodities.

  • Sources 
    1. [S22] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. M653, 1;), Year: 1860; Census Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 61; Image: 123.
      Birth date: abt 1830
      Birth place: Preußen
      Residence date: 1860
      Residence place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1860usfedcenancestry&h=35257261&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt

    2. [S23] Ancestry.com, El Paso Herald-Post (El Paso, Texas), (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - El Paso Herald-Post. El Paso, Texas, United States Of America. Database created from microfilm copies of the newspaper.Original data: El Paso Herald-Post. El Paso, Tex;).
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    3. [S14] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories (Beta), (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.Original data - Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory titl;).
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    4. [S80] Ancestry.com, Texas, County Tax Rolls, 1846-1910, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2014;).

    5. [S81] Ancestry.com, U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.Original data - National Archives (NARA) microfilm series: M603, M754-M771, M773-M777, M779-M780, M782, M784, M787-M789, M791-M793, M795, M1631, M1775-M1776, T227, T1208-T1209. For comp;).

    6. [S14] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories (Beta), (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.Original data - Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory titl;).

    7. [S19] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003.Original data - 1870. United States. Ninth Census of the United States, 1870. Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration. M593, RG29, 1,761 rolls. Minnesota. Minnes;), Year: 1870; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: M593_78; Page: 497B; Family History Library Film: 545577.

    8. [S3387] Ancestry.com, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;), The Sacramento Bee; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1944; Publication Place: Sacramento, California, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/623747542/?article=f1c02bc2-12c0-4e7f-8934-58d4b1305f57&focus=0.38587865,0.23756476,0.50067353,0.3294534&xid=3355.
      https://www.newspapers.com/image/623747542/?article=f1c02bc2-12c0-4e7f-8934-58d4b1305f57&focus=0.38587865,0.23756476,0.50067353,0.3294534&xid=3355

    9. [S181] Ancestry.com, Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.Original data - Nonpopulation Census Schedules for California, 1850-1880. Microfilm. The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.Nonpopulation Census Schedules for Illino;), National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Texas, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007.

    10. [S20] S. Robert Juch, Juch Family records.

    11. [S3696] Newspapers.com - The Standard - 20 Sep 1870 - 7, (Name: The Standard; Location: London, Greater London, England; Date: 20 Sep 1870;), Bankruptcy Court 20 Sep 1870.
      https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-standard-bankruptcy-court/161731169/?xid=637

    12. [S21] Obituary of Ida Putti Juch, (Name: San Diego Union, Sept. 1907;).


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