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Note: , near Lutzk.") They returned to Germany in 1912. Homesteads were being given to returning Germans by the German Kaiser who created a commission in 1908 for 75-80 homesteads given with no payment or interest for 3 yrs. Rudolf's family returned intending to go to USA, but "red eyes" of children delayed trip. Rudolf and his father were drafted in German army in 1914 (father) and 1916. Rudolf became prisoner of English abt 1917, released in 1919. Immig. to USA in 1922 with sister Helen. Bro. Bert went to USA in 1910 (abt age 12-14). Most others went to Brazil (Adolf in 1924). Rudolf worked in Chicago in construction til 1929 when stock market dropped and banks closed.
Adolf was a religious fanatic . Adolf wrote the biography of his father (1835-1925)."
Ellis Island Records shows he came with sister Helene, departed from Hamburg, Germany, arriving September 5, 1922. Both resided in Karft, Germany, prior to departure. At time of arrival, she was age 24 and he was 25. Ship was Mount Clinton. Uncle was Adolf Schulz living at 2221 Kostner, Chicago. Place of birth for both Rudolf & Helene was Zapust, Poland.
Brothers came on Westphalia on July 4, 1923. Place of birth was:
Bertholdt - Saport, Russia (from Ellis Island records. Could be Zapust.)
1930 Census (April) shows Rudolf was age 33, married at age 27, owned home (value $10,000), immigrated in 1922, Papers (for naturalization), presently working as a laborer in the building trade. Besides spouse and two sons, several roomers and lodgers were at their address of 913 Webster, Chicago. (One family was Henry Mueller, Sr., Lya (spouse?) and Henry, Jr., all from Germany.
Note: Parents immigrated from Germany to Ukraine before Rudolf was born. ("Zapust, Volyn, Boratyn
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