Earl Abrecht 1
- Born: 18 September 1895, Frederick, MD 1
- Marriage (1): Virginia Ethel Bowings on an unknown date
- Died: 26 December 1957, Adamstown, MD at age 62 1
- Buried: 28 December 1957, Frederick, MD 1
Noted events in his life were:
• His obituary was published in The News on 26 December 1957 in Frederick, MD. Earl Abrecht, 8 Sunset Drive, Alexandria, Va., formerly of this city, died suddenly at the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Bowings, Adamstown, this morning at 4:40 o'clock, aged 62 years. Although he had been in ill health, his death was very unexpected. Born in this city, he was a son of the late George F. and Mary Elizabeth Esterly Abrecht. Mr. Abrecht was a well known automobile mechanic, having been employed by Lawrence Baker, this city for 14 years, more recently being employed by the U.S. Government as a mechanic. He retired September 30. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Ethel Bowings Abrecht, one step daughter, Mrs. Frank Savala, France; and the following brothers and sisters; Charles Abrecht, Lewis Abrecht, both of this city; Ernest Abrecht, Richmond, Va.; Miss Gertrude Abrecht, Miss Katie Abrecht and Mrs. J. Earl Gilbert, all of this city. Three step grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. The body rests at the funeral home, 106 East Church street, where friends may call after 7 o'clock this evening. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Mount Olivet cemetery. M. R. Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
(Source: The News, Frederick, MD, 26 Dec 1957) ------------------------------------- .
Earl married Virginia Ethel Bowings, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Bowings and Bessie Manzella Perrell, on an unknown date. (Virginia Ethel Bowings was born on 16 August 1910,2 died on 19 August 1961 2 and was buried after 19 August 1961 in Frederick, MD 2.)
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