George Engert Headstone in
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
George Engert was the oldest son born to Joannes Valentine Engert and Barbara Berger. Born on 12 April 1836 in what was then considered Irondequoit, George was a very successful coal dealer. He married Mary Schlick, who was born in Prussia, about 1858 in Rochester. They had 10 children. George died on 10 March 1900 at his home in Rochester from heart disease. George was buried on 13 March 1900 in the family plot in Section 9, East Division, Lot 11, Grave 3N-E. He was 64 years old at the time of his death.
The following are his obituaries:
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, New York
Saturday March 10, 1900
Death of a Well Known Coal Dealer of This City.
The death of George ENGERT, a well-known coal dealer of this city, occurred this morning at the family residence, No. 65 Marshall street, aged 64 years. The deceased was a highly respected citizen of Rochester, and the announcement of his death will be read with sincere regret by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Although his health had been poor for the past year his death occurred unexpectedly. The cause of death was heart disease.
George Engert was born April 12, 1836, on Hudson avenue, then situated in the town of Irondequoit. He was the son of the late Valentine Engert. He received a common school education and worked upon the Buckland farm in West Brighton which was owned by his father for several years. In 1857 he purchased this farm and engaged in farming for ten years.
In 1867 he entered in the coal business with John Frick, the firm's name being Engert & Frick. At the end of two years the partnership dissolved and Mr. Engert continued in the coal business until 1884. At this date he entered into partnership with A.F. Schlick under the firm name of Geo. Engert & Co. During this year the deceased and his son,
Theodore C. Engert, and Col. H.N. Schlick went in the coal business under the name of H.N. Schlick and Co. Mr. Engert continued to be interested in both firms until his death occurred.
Mr. Engert was always a Democrat in politics and took an active interest in the affairs of his party. He represented his constituents in the Board of Supervisors for two terms, in 1886 and 1888. In 1890 he was nominated by his party for the office of county treasurer but was defeated by his Republican opponent, the late Alexander McVean.
The deceased was a life-long member of St. Joseph's Church. He was a prominent member of the parish, and always contributed liberally towards the support of the church. he was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce since that organization was formed. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary C. Schlick of Dansville, by whom he is survived. The deceased also leaves five sons, T. C., Dr. G.A., J.H. E.H. and B.A. Engert, four daughters, Mrs. William F. Shafer, Susie, Josephine and Cecelia Engert, and five grandchildren, all of this city.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
Democrat & Chronicle
Rochester, New York
Sunday 11 March 1900
Page 18 column 2
George Engert, one of the oldest coal dealers in the city and well known in business circles, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 65 Marshal street, aged 64 years. He is survived by his wife, five sons, T. C., Dr. G. A., J. H., E. H. and E. A. Engert and four daughters, Mrs. William F. Shafer, and Missus Susie, Josephine and Cecilia Engert, all of this city.
The deceased was a life-long member of St. Joseph's church on Franklin Street. He was known as one of the most liberal givers in the parish. He was one of the charter members of the Chamber of Commerce.
George Engert was born on April 12, 1836 on Hudson avenue, in what was then Irondequoit. His father was the late Valentine Engert. After a common school education he worked on a farm in West Brighton and finally became owner of it, living there for ten years. In 1867 he entered into partnership with John Frick to deal coal in this city. The partnership was dissolved after two years, and up to 1884 Mr Engert conducted the business himself. Then he took a partner in the person of A. F. Schilick. He also became interested in the firm of H. N. Schlick & Company, coal dealers.
Mr. Engert was always influential in the Democratic party, and though not holding many offices he was one of the leaders. He represented the fourth ward in the board of supervisors in 1880 and 1888. In 1890 he was nominated for county treasurer by his party, but was defeated by the late Alexander McVean.
The deceased had been in poor health for the past three years, but his death was sudden. An acute attack of heart disease was the cause.