Born in Zsombolya (Jimbolia, Romania today) Jimbolia was colonized in 1766 by German-speaking settlers (Danube Swabians) who named their new community Hatzfeld.[4] After 1867 this community was also officially known as Zombolya.

Family records claim the family came to the US when Carl was 6 months old. about 1902-03. 1910 and 1920 Census support this.

1920 Census living Norwood Ward 4, Hamilton, Ohio. Has immigration year as 1904 and birth year 1903.

Was living at the 2417 West 59th St home when both Merrilyn and Ellene were born

1930 Census - 2417 West 59th Street Seattle, Renting ($23.50 month), 27 years old, born in Austria, Language German, arrived 1903, Shoemaker, works at a shoe repair shop.

1940 Census - Married living at 852 West 60th Street - own their home. Education ended at 8th grade. Working in shoe repair.

1942 Draft Registration - Working at H. L. Klein and Sons - Shoe Hospital

Birthday either Nov 24 or 27, records disagree

Carl and Frieda were divorced, 1946

Death Record - Washington State Archives
SSN - 531-09-8119
Last Residence Zipcode - 98109
Seattle, WA
July, 1965