Bachman Family of Brookville

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In 1930, the Bachman family appears on the federal census at Brookville. The house had five residents in it: the head-of-household whose name is illegible, his wife, Myra, and children: Virginia (16), Robert (14), and Lawrence (9). The Bachmans were born in New York; in 1930 he was 40 and she 41. They had been married about 18 years, or two years before the birth of their eldest daughter, Virginia. Both had been born in New York, as had each of their parents. They had apparently come to New Jersey sometime after 1906, as all but the youngest child, Lawrence, were also born in New York. Mr. Bachman gave his occupation as a "buyer" but it is difficult to make out for what industry or company is listed on the census.
The 9 Aug 1929 issue of the New Jersey Courier mentions that Mr. and Mrs. Vere Bachman and son have returned from a week in New York State.
Location: Brookville, Delaware Township, NJ 08559, USA

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