The Trebert Gas Engine Company was incorporated on August 24, 1904, with a capital stock of $50,000.00. The founding partners were Henry L.F. Trebert, with 180 shares, J. George Wagner Jr., 7 shares, Thomas Corkhill, 8 shares, Joshua M. Morris, 4 shares, Samuel P. Kay, 5 shares and John R. Kay, 5 shares.
The company is listed in Rochester City Directories from 1903 to 1909. The 1903 Directory shows H.L.F. Trebert & Co. making gas engines at 3 Frank. The 1904-1906 Directories show the company at 163 W Main St, with Edward S. Bartlett president, and J. George Wagner secretary and treasurer. The 1907-1909 Directories show the company at S Ford St, with the same officers.
The 1909 Directory states that Edward S. Bartlett died on July 25, 1908, at age 41. The 1910 Directory states the J. George Wagner has removed to Butler, Indiana.
Additional Information
"Trebert" 1907 Touring Car" Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal, December, 1906, P. 184
References
- Antique Automobuile Magazine, November-Deecember, 1969
- Rochester City Directories, 1903-1909
- Monroe County Clerks Office Electronic Index