Paul Musch

Paul Musch was born about 1869 in Austria. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 23 on the ship "Didam" through the port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Paul arrived in New York City, New York on 5 August 1892. His distination was St. Paul, Minnesota.

On the US Census of 1900 Paul Musch lived in Springvale, Barnes County, North Dakota and his occupation was a servant for John & Mary Gurber and their six children.

On the US Census of 1910 Paul lived in Kirkland, Ward County, North Dakota with his wife Elizabeth (Haider) Musch and their children Anna, Minnie, Pauline, Joseph and Rose Musch. Paul was approximately 40 years of age and Elizabeth was 28 years old. Their place of birth is listed as Austria, Paul is listed as a farmer, and married Elizabeth in 1902.

On the US Census of 1920 Paul lived in Kirkelie, Ward County, North Dakota with this wife Elizabeth and their children Anna, Minnie, Pauline, Joseph, Rosina, Caroline, Rudolph, Paul, Alois, and Paul's mother Mary (Maria). Paul was approximately 50 years of age, and Elizabeth was 38 years of age. All the children were listed as being born in North Dakota. Paul's mother Mary (Maria) was 82 years old and her birth place is listed as Hungary. They all spoke German as their native language.

On the US Census of 1930 Paul was still living in Kirkelie, Ward County, North Dakota with his wife Elizabeth and the children Joseph W., Rosena E., Caroline W., Rudolf B., Elizabeth, Paul, Alois, and Richard J. All children are listed as being born in North Dakota. Paul's mother was no longer listed living in the home and is presumed to have passed away between 1920 and 1930 in Kirkland, Ward County, North Dakota.