Elizabeth Butscher

Birth Oct 27,1836 in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Death Nov 25,1909 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Alexander Constantin was born in Prenzlau, Germany in 1836 ( Johann Watzke & Charlotte Dubois). Alexander's uncles Anton and Franz emigrated to Wisconsin in 1851 and Alexander and Ferdinand followed a year or so later and arrived in New Orleans.  Ferdinand Rudolph left New Orleans to establish himself in Chicago. Alexander became a prominent founder of the wool and hide bussiness in the New Orleans area.

       Alexander married his new found love Elizabeth Butscher in New Orleans in the year of 1858. Elizabeth was also born in Germany in the town of Baden.

       Alexander went on to serve one term on the Louisiana State Legislature in the 1880's during the Administration of Governor Samuel McEnery whom served from 1881 to 1888.

      Alexander Constantin & Elizabeth parented 6 children as follows:

John Charles 1859 whom married Caroline Dinkeld on 1-21-1882

Sophia 1865 whom married Henry Widmer on 9-22-1888

Lena 9-25-1868 whom married Joe Cook on 6-12-1885

Alexander Jr. 1872 ( no record of his marriage at this time )

Phillipine 1874 whom married William Erslew on 8-25-1897

Charles A. 1876 whom married my great-grandmother Pauline Pabst on 11-24-1898

       Elizabeth Butscher died on 11-25-1909 at her home on 3207 S. Rampart St. in New Orleans.

       Alexander followed 5 yrs. later on 8-28-1914. Both were layed to rest at the St. Joseph's Cemetery No.1 in New Orleans,La.

Below is an old and worn copy of Alexander Constantin Watzke and Elizabeth Butscher's marriage license.

This is a document showing Alexander, Elizabeth and a list of all 6 children, their birth's and marriages.

Huge Update concerning Alexander " King " Watzke:

Alexander Constantin Watzke Jr. was the son of Alexander Constantin Watzke and Elizabeth Butscher and he died on June 2, 1928. He however was not "King" Watzke. Headstone were finally discovered in St. Joseph's Cemetery #1 that confirmed this. Although quite worn, they were still in good enough condition to read. "King" Watzke was Alexander Joseph Watzke son of John Charles Watzke and Carolina Dinkel. He was the Grandson of Alexander Constantin Watzke and nephew of Alexander Constantin Watzke Jr.. Alexander Joseph "King" Watzke was the one that died at the age of 36 on Jan. 14, 1919 during the Spanish Influenza and was the famous Ragtime/Jazz Violinist. I know this because my Great-Grandfather: Charles Alexander Watzke Sr. whom was his Uncle and my Grandfather Charles Alexander Watzke whom was his first Cousin was raised in the same household on S. Rampart St. in New Orleans, La.. It was written in the Ny. Times back then as Alexander Constantin Watzke and Elizabeth Butscher being his parents because the person covering the story took it for granted that he was the son of the famous or rather well known at the time member of the Louisiana State Legislature during the time of Governor McEnry in the 1890's. Not realizing he was the Grandson. That error was never corrected by Ny. Times and has caused much controversy over the years with people outside and within the immediate family.