Sources

[S1] P&D Stevens Family History

[S2] White, Helen Frances- Notes from Personal Interview by Dianne Z. Stevens

[S3] Stevens, Harold - obituary

[S4] Romppainen, Alvar F. - obituary

[S5] White, Addie - Photo Album

[S6] Census, Federal - 1920 - Chesterfield Co., VA, twnsp of Midlothian - ED# 17, sheet 12

[S7] Census, Federal - 1870 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Apple River

[S8] Nicklas Family History

[S9] White Family History

[S10] Nicklas, Anna Adelaide - Family Photo Album

[S11] White, Dorothy E. - Letters to P&D Stevens Family


Letter 1. 1-26-76: "One big differences between our generation and later ones is the amount of dollar bills and coins that are handled. We didn't have many.
Uncle John sent us each a dollar at Christmas. Grandma and Aunt Eva gave us little gifts I think Aunt Eva got for sending in Subscriptions to McCall's Magazine.
Our Sunday School bought us gifts from the 10 Cent store.
When we went to Virginia, we turned yellow, because we got malaria, there was so much woods and dampness, making a fine home for mosquitos.
Goats are something we had on that first Virginia place. We were glad to tell the other children at school that we had kids at home. Those goats climbed up onto the chickenhouse roof. They were quite a nuisance.
There was a spring on that first Virginia place, and that spring had its own house among the big ferns or brakes. Soon we had a well with a pump.
Grandpa Wesley White made us a swing to play on. It was a big board that swung around on a stump. Someone would push it, and, if you didn't watch out, you could get bumped.
We girls preferred paper dolls to real ones. Oh, yes, we had spool people too. All of these we dressed.

Letter 2. Feb 1976: Dianne wants to know about spool people. They were just spools that our imagination gave heads, arms, legs, and faces. Mother sewed, so we had the use of many empty spools. We dressed them in bits of cloth. Spool families would visit one another.
Our mother had four children for whom she sewed, washed with a washboard, churned and canned. We helped with the canning, because our family sold canned goods. We helped with the planting of tomato plants,potatoes, beans, etc.
Mothers often got lonely in those days when the fathers were at work and the children away at school. Few had telephones. There were no radios or television sets to keep one in touch with the world...
Grandmother White claimed to have had twelve children. (In those days many of the babies died or were born dead.) I know of --
Uncle Enoch Barrett, James Enoch Barrett's father (The father of Uncle Enoch was killed while watching a horseshoe pitching game. The gun he was holding with the barrel beneath his chin discharged when hit by a horseshoe.) Grandmother married Grandfather, William L. White.
William Wesley, Paul and Lois' grandfather.
John K. He was very religious. His first wife died when their baby was born, of puerperal fever, a disease caused by the carelessness of doctors and nurses. Of course the baby died too. By the way the second wife acted, we think she wasn't quite sane and by divorcing Uncle John, she made him the only one of the family to go through a divorce court.
Rachel. Rachel died quite young at 40 of a stroke.
Tibbals. He was a postmaster at Oskaloosa, Iowa for a long time. Tibbals and his wife, Merritt's mother and father, died of the flu when Merritt was tiny. He was raised by an aunt on the Sincox side of the family. I guess they were sort of rough. They drank and Merritt does too. When he phoned me the last times I could hardly understand him.
Lizzie. Tibbals and Lizzie were twins.
Joseph.
Annie. Joseph and Annie were twins
Wilbur. He died young of meningitis.

Letter3. 3/22/76: History may reveal skeletons, so adults please read before releasing to children...
Speaking of schooldays: After I left the 4th grade, we went by horsedrawn schoolbus to a consolidated school. I remember that a neighbor boy just didn't want to go to school, and he didn't have to go. Now the colored folk had a little one-room school. Being very poor, the colored people had no facilities for taking baths. (I've read the kings and queens of England of years ago had trouble keeping clean.)
One odd thing that I remember is that there were beautiful wild violets growing in the graveyard at the colored church. The church was next door to our one-room schoolhouse. I picked violets and worried that night because I had stepped on some graves.
Now family business: Grandma Nicklas' name was Henrietta Dorthea. Part of the relationship called her Henrietta and part Dorthea. This grandmother was a dear little lady who had the misfortune of being an illegitimate child. As I remember it, she had a red-headed illegitmate sister. When she came to this country great grandmother became a lawabiding citizen.
About Grandma White, I don't know her maiden name. I think it was something like Faricker...
The Mormon church today sends out missionaries. In Grandma White's day they sent missionaries to the Isle of Man. A number of Grandma's sisters came to this country to join the Mormon colony...
Snobbish colored people from Richmond would come to visit the folk at our local colored church and sometimes there would be shootings. As I understand it, the city people felt much superior to the country folk and expressed their feelings.

Letter4: Some of us near Richmond, VA went to high school via train. We had a whole train society. The conductor would come through the car punching holes in our tickets. He might call out, 'Tickets, tackets, and pocket books!' Besides the school children there were college students and men and women who commuted to their jobs.
I don't know if many people nowadays have cisterns or not. There was one on our Illinois place and I remember that a kitten fell into it breaking our hearts. Of course, Grandma Nicklas and Aunt Eva got their drinking water from their cistern in Platteville, Wisconsin. I remember that you could taste smoke in the water. Grandma said, ' You'd get used to it.' Evidentally it didn't hurt her, for she didn't die until her 90th year.

Letter 5: Curious people or groups that we knew years ago is what I'll write about this time.
Most of the time in Virginia we were in the Baptist church. As you probably know, there are many Baptists in the south. Until baptismal fonts were built in the church, people would be immersed in a pond or creek. One lady in the neighborhood must have been a Presbytarian or an Episcopalian. She would favor us with a solo every once in a while. We thought her funny, because her voice would quiver.
Quite a few people in Virginia were proud of having Indian blood. One family lived on the first place we had in Virginia after we moved up on the hill. One brother asked father to pull a tooth for a poor Indian. Father did.
Huegonauts were religious refugees from France. Once we went to Huegonaut Springs, VA - our family and the Baumanns' - for a picnic. That religious sect must have had a colony there. Of course we went by horse and buggy. A short distance now was a long way then.

Letter 6 - 8/2/76 - I'll mention music this month. When we children were little we had a gramophone in place of what we call a record player today. It had a horn that was shaped like a morning glory flower. The records were...cylinders that fitted on to a solid cylinder. Records I remember are, ' Just a Little Attic but it's Home Sweet Home', "Ring the Bells of Heaven', 'Tell Mother I'll be There'. Poke Miller's 'The Old Time Religion', and instrumentals, some by violin, flute, and harp, one 'Love and Devotion.'
We had a book of favorite songs. Many of them were Stephen Foster. They, of course, were mostly Negro. I believe Negro songs are out of style nowadays.

Letter 7 - 8/21/1977: ....
Letter 8 - 7/16/1978: Helen called sometime ago and mentioned that we should have questioned the former generation more when we had the chance; however, there were some things they were reluctant to talk about. My, but life is much easier on womenfolk than it used to be! We don't have the big ironings they used to have to do. Grandmother White had to have every sock ironed. Everything had to be ironed.
The water had to be hand pumped and carried in pails. It was necessary to boil the clothes. The bar of soap (one kind was called Octagon) had to be sliced up so as to be softened by the water.
We didn't have the chore girls, woven metal gadgets, to get the sticky particles of food off the dishes.
I've heard the practise of saving string made fun of nowadays. There were no tapes or rubber bands for quickly sealing packages.
What a lot of sewing and mending had to be done! Today, if we watch for bargains, we can buy our clothes ready-made for practically what it would cost us for the material and notions.
The boys and girls may have had chores to do before starting off to school.
And there were school wagons instead of buses and maybe ill-tempered drivers. If the poor driver had indigestion, he might not feel too good.
I can't get over thankfulness for 1978.

[S12] Stevens, Edmund - obituary

[S13] Stevens Blanchard Kathryn-notes from interview

[S14] Langille Family Database

[S15] Census, Federal - 1880 - Rock Co., WI, Village of Orfordville (ED # 198)

[S16] Census, Federal - 1900 - Green Co., WI, city of Brodhead, ED # 120

[S17] Census, Federal - 1920 - Rock Co., WI, town of Footville - ED# 99, sheet #2

[S18] Stevens, Flora Balis - Obituary

Obituary unknown date, unknown paper:
Mrs. Flora Stevens

Brodhead - Funeral services for Mrs.
Flora L. Stevens, 75, who died
Wednesday in St. Therese; hospital,
Waukegan, Ill., will be at 2:30 p. m.
Saturday in the Newcomer funeral home,
the Rev. Robert Sachtjen, pastor of the
Methodist church, officiating. Burial will
be in Greenwood cemetery, Friends may
call at the funeral home Friday evening. .

The daughter of John E. and Mary
Derrick Balis, she was born July 7,
1876, in Brodhead.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Blanchard, Oak Park, Ill.; two sons,
Harold, of Waukegan, Ill., and Paul, of
Jerome, Idaho; a sister, Mrs. Hattie
Carden, La Honda, Calif.; a brother,
Ernest Balis, Footville, and six grand-
children,

[S19] Balis,Flora- Obituary

Mrs. Flora Stevens
Brodhead - Funeral services for Mrs. Flora L. Stevens, 75, who died Wenesday in St. Therese hospital, Waukegan, Ill., will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Newcomer funeral home, the Rev. Robert Sachtjen, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Greewood cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening.
The daughter of John E. and Mary Derrick Balis, she was born July 7, 1876 in Brodhead.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Blanchard, Oak Park, Ill; two sons, Harold, of Waukegan, Ill.; and Paul, of Jerome, Idaho; a sister, Mrs. Hettie Carden, La Honda, Calif.; a brother, Ernest Balis, Footville, and six grandchildren.

[S20] Memories of my Life - Book One

[S21] Thoughts and Memories over the Years

[S22] Charles Stevens death certificate

State of Wisconsin
Dept of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics
Original Certificate of Death
Registered No. 15

Green County
City of Brodhead

full name of Deceased: Chas. Stevens

Personal and Statistical Particulars.
Male
White
dob: July 16, 1829
age: 88 yrs. 1 Mo. 10 days
married
born: Nova Scotia
father: Wm. Stevens
birthplace of father: Nova Scotia
maiden name of mother: Anna Higgins
birthplace of mother: Nova Scotia

The above personal particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief
signed: Mrs Wm Leng (Alice Tattrie)
Filed: Sept 5, 1917 J Sutherland, M.D., local Registrar

Medical Certificate of Death
date of death: Aug 26th 1917
I hereby certify, That I attended the deceased from
Aug 25, 1917 to Aug 26, 1917
That I last saw him alive on Aug 25th 1917
and that death occurred on the date stated above at 12 midnight.
The cause of death was as follows:
Senile Debility
Signed: S W Forbush
Aug 29, 1917, Orfordville, Wis.

Place of burial - Greenwood Cemetery
Date of burial: Aug 28, 1917
Undertaker: Chas. W. Fuller, Brodhead. WI

[S23] Census, Federal - 1900 - Green Co., WI, Spring Grove Twsp, ED # 129

[S24] Census, Federal - 1910 - Green Co., WI, Spring Grove Twsp

[S25] Census, Federal - 1920 - Green Co., WI, Brodhead, ED # 130

[S26] Census, Nova Scotia - 1871 - Colchester County, Upper Londonderry 25

[S27] Zimmerman, Dianne - Baptismal Certificate

[S28] Zimmerman, Forrest, certified copy of birth certificate

[S29] Zimmerman, Forrest-death certificate

[S30] Who is He

[S31] World War II end- newspaper article

[S32] Census, Federal - 1920 - Multnomah, Oregon, city of Portland, ED # 104

[S33] DeMouth, Thelma - Baptismal certificate

[S34] Zimmerman, Thelma, death certificate

[S35] Census, Federal - 1920 - Yellowstone Co, Montana, school district 24

[S36] DeMouth, Samuel - Death Certificate

[S37] DeMouth Family Bible

Aug 29 1843 Cordelia E. Martindale, Orwell Vermont

[S38] DeMouth Family History

[S39] Census, Federal - 1900 - Clark, WI, Eaton twsp

[S40] DeMouth, Musa - fish story

[S41] Video "The Arisan Maru"

[S42] US Marine Corps certificate given to Musa DeMouth on 8/17/1948

[S43] Census, Federal - 1830 - Morris Co., NJ, Pequanac Twsp

[S44] Census, Federal - 1840 - Morris Co., NJ, Pequannock

[S45] gravestone rubbing

[S46] May Sommers personal family history of the DeMouths, Written for her children in 1936

Demouth Family History

dated June 1936

This history is of my Mother's ancestors, and my father's what little is known of them.

This story begins many years before the Revolutionary War. It follows down through the years the history of my people, covering a period of about two-hundred years of time.

William Levi was born in Germany in 1737. At the age of thirty he was sold to the English army to fight against the colonists during the Revolutionary War. These Germans were Hessians. William being one of them. They were lured on board the battle-ships to see the interior. Then the gangplanks were lifted and the ships sailed away. William Levi hated the English and got out of fighting every apportunity. He would play off sick at their military drills, etc. One cold night when snow was on the ground he took off his shoes and tied them on his feet, heels front and toes of the shoes facing backwards so the British would think he had gone in the opposite direction! In a short time he safely reached the American lines. Levi was a miller and was following his trade when carried off to America.

After the Revolutionary War ended, he went back to his trade and married a girl by the name of Abigail Mudge who was of English descent. Abigail's grandparents came over to this country on the Mayflower, not sure, and brought with them a pewter platter which they gave to Abigail. This platter many years after was melted and molded into spoons, one of which the writer posesses.

Abigail's second husband was Mr. Lamb, by whom she had two children. He was killed in the Revolutionary War fighting against the English.

There was an incident happened along about this time, no date to make sure when it happened, which shows are folks were in poverty. One dark night a wagon drove up which was loaded with barrels of flour being taken to the British soldiers. One barrel had rolled off and the head broken in. The driver went to the house where some of my folks lived and told them about the broken barrel and said he would give it to them, half or more was still in the barrel and clean. He would give them this barrel if they would remove every trace of the flour that was scattered, in other words, cover his trail. They studied a little. It was abetting and helping an enemy but their family was hungry and no harm could come of it probably, and they accepted the barrel of flour and covered the flour in the road with dust. It was the Colonists that must not know that the British were near. Such is war.

Abigail now a widow marries William Levi the Hessian who was brought to this country on a British warship. We have no proof of this marriage but we have proof of the 1740 marriage first one. This week came the following from Sharon, Conn. The town clerk sends a notice of David Skinner's marriage to Abigail Mudg in 1740. Also D. Skinner died August 12, 1740, her husband.

K. B. Hotaling, Town Clerk

The above item is all the proof we have of the authenticity of our history, all else has been carried down by word of mouth and may be correct and may not be.

Where was Abigail Mudg between 1740 first marriage and 1797 when my grandmother Mariah was born, supposed to be Abigail's child by William Levi. I think a generation was skipped right here. We know the date of 1740 must be trueit coming out of a book of vital statistics. We know 1797 must be correct for my grandmother remembers things she saw in 1800, she was three years old then.

Abigail's name was first Mudg then Skinner, she then married and changed name to Lamb, then married William Levi. Eight children were born to them as follows: William, Oliver, John, Phoeba, Mariah, Betsy, Frances and Elizabeth, twins who died in infancy. William Levi and Abigail his wife spent most of their lives near Sharon, Connecticut.

We drop all these children but Mariah my grandmother. She was born in 1797. She learned to write on birchbark by the light of a fireplace. She learned to spin wool on a tall spinning wheel, being very young and small, her father had to make her a bench on which she would walk back and forth as she spun.

We will now turn to my mother's father's people. Many years before the Revolutionary War, there were a Mr. and Mrs. Demouth who came from Holland and settled in New Jersey. To them was born in1770 a son Jacob.
They owned 300 acres of landabout twenty miles fron New York City. They had but one child, Jacob, who at his parents death inherited everything they left, three hundred acres of land with a beautiful stone mansion on it, archards, flowergardens, etc. We have no record of Jacob's wife.

One or both of them did not seem to know how to handle an estate as in course of time all was lost. Jacob had a conscience and it would not let him keep those thirty slaves, so in 1810 he freed them. That of course was a loss of much money. That and other things caused the estate to be sold piece by piece until finally the family got in hard straits.

It was in the great mansion Jacob and his wife's children were born nine of them who were: Frederick, Adam, James, John, Thomas, Jacob, Mary, Betsy, and Charlotte. Jacob Demouth, the father of these nine children was a prominent public man. He was Justice of the Peace of Pequat Township, Morris County, New Jersey for thirty years. He belonged to the Methodist church. But we must now follow one of these children down the line, one of them is related to us, it is John. John Demouth was my grandfather.

At the age of twenty-four he became acquainted with Mariah Levi. She had come from Connecticut to New Jersey to keep house for her brother. At the age of twenty-three she and John Demouth were married (my grandparents). The wedding was in the year 1818. The first two years of their married life were spent in Connecticut, after which they returned to New Jersey. John was a farmer. To this union six children were born: Samuel, Chalon, James, Jacob, Frances and Semantha, my mother the youngest of the family.

John and Mariah raised their family in New Jersey then migrated to Wisconsin in 1848. Semantha was twelve years old when her parents moved to Wisconsin. It was in Wisconsin John Demouth was killed by a tree falling on him that he had just chopped down. His grand-daughter May was about one year old in 1861. . . .

A cousin, Frank Barber, was visiting in New Jersey and saw the place where his mother and mine (sisters) had lived. Demouth was their maiden name now changed to Frances Barber and Semantha Webster. Cousin Frank also saw the place where the old mill had been when slaves worked in it. That was before Jacob Demouth freed his slaves.

[S47] DeMouth, Jacob - civil war letters

Jacob Demouth Civil War Letters to his Wife Cordelia

There are three letters. In 1983 they were in the possession of Jacob's granddaughter, Erma Schaper, of Butternut, Wisconsin. I transcribed the letters from copies I made of the originals. The task was difficult because 1) Jacob's spelling was strictly phonetic and he used no punctuation, 2) The letters have deteriorated with age and very difficult to read (letter 2 was in six pieces instead of one.) and 3) the copies given to me were not made dark enough and some words are almost totally lost, especially those in the folds.

To make reference to the originals easier I have labeledthe letters A, B, and C according to their date. The number following the A, B. or C refers to the page of the original. I transcribed line by line so that one line as printed corresponds to one line of the original.

I have retained Jacob's spelling as much as possible. Sometimes I had to guess at the spelling as well as at the word itself. Where the word is undecipherable I left a blank. I added some punctuation to make them more readable.



LETTER A


A1 April the 23, 1864
Chattonoga, Tennessee

My dear wife, I take my
pen in hand to let you no hoow
I git alonng. I went out and took
a walk. Wee went down the side of
the mountain. There was lakes along
our walk. There was a little crick. In
sum places the water fell about
ten or twelve feet. There sum
posys. Wee could look down in the
valey. The gras was green down
there and it looked very plesand.
Wee went down five or six hundred
feet. On our return to camp I saw
a little girl and it brot my
thoughs back to my home. I
love you and the children. God
bless you all. April the 24, 1864 Sunday
I had nother walk to day. Past
threw too orcherds - appel trees, plum,
peach and cherry trees. The government
is goin to have a _______ing up heer.
It has about 20 acors in it. There


A2
is about 200 men going to work
in it. April the 25, 1864
I continue my leter to you to let
you no how I am giting along.
I went to day and took a walk.
Wee went so wee could see down
on the Tennessee River. Wee past
over the old battle filed.
The trees was about full of
holes and I picked up four or
five boles. I saw there one sight
that I hope I may never see
again. It was a man with the dirt partley
dug out of from him so
it left his skull and shoulder and
arm bair. And I thought of the
horoes of the war dear beover.
Wife, think of mee and
pray for me that I may
com home. And again God
bles us all for his name sake.
Wee past threw as porty orchard
as I ever see. The trees was very
thrifty plumes and apple ___________.

A3
There are sum rasberry bushes
and sum posyes. There was
about 500 trees. It covered
about 20 acors of land. I see
M___v Charles. He youst to
live in _______________. He saw
Mr. Webster and Mr. Halock. They
are home sick. How how but
hope that they will be
well. They must leave there
soon. I think that I will
wright to Webster. Good by
for to night me love.
April 27, 1864
I have just been out on
nother walk. I saw
(criters?) running by the Tennessee
River. You must take good
care of the fruit trees
and our bushes and poses.
When the pinkes blossom
you must send me one.
I have got well of the
mumps and my arm is

A4
sore ___________ ____________ I feel
very weell to day.
It is a pleasant day heer.
April 28, 1864
My dear wife, it is a pleasant
day heer to day. I have 1
and onley leter from you that
cum direct heer. It
was dated the 10 of April. I hope
that I may see you soon.
I love you one and all. Pray
for mee and Lord give me
strength. I shall pray for
you. Let us look to God.
He is our trust to helpe
in time of need. My arm is
giting beter. The mumps
is well now. Good by my
loved ones and I thank God
for his goodness to mee
from day to day. Chattonooga
Tennessee ____________ 21 reg
Jacob Demouth


B1
May the 2, 1864 Gorgia

Wee left Look-
out Mountain about 5 osleck
in the morning. Nothing
of importase the first time.
Wee stoped the sestint time.
Wee see a very nice lot of
fruit trees _____________________
appel trees. The land was
sandy land. Wee stop
at 2 o'clock in the day and
setunder a cherry tree and
about two rods off was 2 very
nice apple trees. The sun
is moust down and wee have
got to the division. There is
about 13,000 men heer to
night. The place is colect
graysville. The curs run
threw it. It is a nice
valey. Wee marched about
15 miles today.

B2
May 3 _____________________________
This morning about 20
men was about ____________________________
went ahead of us. Wee
see nothing ________________________
________________________________________
and _________ the _______________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Wee ________ not tell how
long wee can stay. The Tennsig
River is close by but it
Looked as if wee might
have sum good time heer.
I got your letter
May 2. It was dated April the 19th.
I was glad to heer from
you. I am well to day.
I hope you ____________________
I love you and think of you
when I am alone and I
think of you _________ I _________
_______________________________


B3
______________________________
___________ May the 4, 1864
I have just
received your leter mailed
the 16th of April with one
from your mother in the
__________. I was glad
to hoer from you all.
You must lookout for hiring
_______________________
but no more. I hope you
__________ let out the south
lot. Do the best you
kin but do not work to ________
hard. The enemy is about 7
miles from here but I
do not no how meney they
have. I have herd sum
men say that there was
about 100,000 men here in
this division. I got one dated
the 22 of April. Tell Mr.
Watrous that I will make
it all wright about the logs.

B4

I love to talk to you
How does the old fruit trees
do? There is heer sum very
nice orchards heer. I love you
and the children so well.
I think of you very much
of the time. I am not
lonsom heer for like to go
sum where I cin be alone
and (somewhere) to think of home.
and think how ______________
God lookes over us all. I
love my God and I no
he loves me to. When I
am alone I love to look
away in that bright land
where pain and sorrow is no
more. All sorrow
is gon. I pray that God
will keep you threw this
war and dismal world
__________________________
____________________________
I hope I may cum home
sum day. Good by my
dear wife. Jacob Demouth
Send me 2 postage stamps.
That is anouf to send it once.


C1

July the 12, 1864
Georgia - Wee are near
the Talhuzit River. Sum
of our men are acrost it.
Wee are nine miles from _____________.
I am well this morning and I love
_______________________________
perty good _________ _____________
four days. I have washed
my shirt and drores so I
feel very good to day. I
do not think that the coper
heds kin do eney thing
this ________ ______ ________
I think that the soldiers
will ______________________
______. We have been in the
______ sum 2 or 3 dayes. Wee have
had very still times. I hope
you will not feel bad when
I have to go in the fight.
I will right as often as

C2
think I kin aford. I don't
no how son I kin come home.
but every thing lookes as if
the war would close this fall
but you must not put to
much dependance on what
I say about coming home beckus
I kin not tell how long this
war will last and you no how
unsurten life is heer. I hope I
may come home to live and
to see the little ones romp
as they should. I trust you
will be good to them by night
and day. I love you one and
all. I pray that God will bles
you and keep you from sin.
I am happy to day and I hope
you will rite and let me
no how the fokes are giting
along at home. I cannot rite

C3
to them all but they must
ask you how I do and then
they kin finde out.
July the 14, 1864
Good afternoon my old
woman. I am well today
and I hope you are the
same. If you know how
Esmond Jenkins got hurt
I want you should let
me know becaus
Martain Jenkins is about
thirty rods from heer. Hee
has not hurd from home
in about 1 month. I have
had several talkes with
him. If you heinte bin
to Manitowock I think
you hast beter weite
untill school is out
and I hope you will
in joy your self well.
You must kiss the children
for me.

C4
This cost me 2 cents.
Skoonie made it.

(Here is a detailed picture of a warrior riding an eagle)

Long Liveth the Union!
I hope that you will
look to God at all times
and he will take care
of you. I pray that God
will bles me and keep me from all
harm and bring me back in
safety to you and my friends.
I have been heer in camp 7 days
and had a good time but I do
not no how soon wee will leave heer.
pray for mee.
from your husben. Jacob Demouth

[S48] Civil War Certificate from WI State Historical Society

[S49] Census, Federal - 1870 - Calumet Co., WI, Charlestown twsp.

[S50] Census, Federal - 1860 - Calumet Co., WI, Charlestown twsp

[S51] Census, Federal - 1880 - Clark Co., WI, town of Weston. ED 174

[S52] Clark County, Wisconsin Rootsweb site

[S53] Census, Federal - 1910 - Clark Co, WI, Loyal

[S54] Census, Federal - 1840 - Morris Co., NJ, Pequannock

Lists Oliver Levi family with one male between 50 and 60, and one female between 40 and 50. Oliver is living next door to Isaac "Birgie", probable son-in-law.

[S55] Census, Federal - 1880 - Calumet Co, WI, Charlestown

[S56] Bybee, Marsha

[S57] Joseph L. Barber - 1827

Submitter: Pat
Subject: Joseph L. Barber - 1827
Message: From the Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin

Joseph L. Barber, of section 10, range 2, Weston Township, Clark County, was born in Essex County, New Jersey, October 10, 1827, the son of John S. and Abigail (Kinneman) Barber, both natives of New Jersey; the former was a shoemaker by trade. They were the parents of eleven children, six of whom still survive. Our subject's grandfather, John S. Barber, was a Hessian, and came to this country to fight against the Americans in the Revolutionary War, but deserted by jumping off a man-of-war, swam to the shore and joined Washington's army, in which he was an officer until the close of the war. His wife cooked many meals for Washington, as the great General made his headquarters at their house while he was in winter quarters near Morristown, New Jersey. She drew a large pension, and died about thirty-five years ago, at the age of ninety-seven years.

The subject of this sketch learned the ship-carpenter's trade, at the age of twenty-two years. He went to Chemung County, New York, where his brothes and sisters still reside. One brother (Abbott) is a wealthy man and a Knight of the Red Cross Mason. Mr. Barber came to Calumet County, Wisconsin, in 1851, where he bought land, but afterward returned to the East, and worked at his trade until 1854. In that year he came again to this State and settled on a farm, which was covered with heavy timber. He was a soldier in the late war, in Company D, Sixteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, serving one year, and participated in the battles of Savannah, Fort McAllister and others. His hearing was affected in the army, as was also his heart and lungs, and on account of the two latter, draws a small pension. Mr. Barber came to this county in 1884, settling on his present farm of eighty acres, forty of which is cleared.

He was married in New Jersey, in July, 1847, to Frances Elizabeth Demouth, a native of New Jersey and daughter of John and Maria (Levi) Demouth. Mr. and Mrs. Barber have had eleven children, seven of whom still survive, namely: Hannah, Samantha, Theodore, Joseph, Frank, Lillie and Albert. Hannah married George Smith of Boyd, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, and they have two children-George and Mary. Hannah has a high school education, and has taught seven years. Samanth married Sanford Chase of Jefferson County, New York and they have four children: Joseph S., Edward A., Frances C. and John L. Theodore is principal of the Alma Center School of Jackson County; was married to Flora Mc Carty and has one child-Joseph. Joseph married Sina Fadner, lives in Eau Claire, and has two children-Carl F. and an infant girl. Frank is principal of the Melrose High School, Jackson County, and is a graduate of the Neillsville High School, in both English and German. Lillie is a teacher also. Albert married Alamanz Demouth, resides in Hayton, Calumet County, Wisconsin, and has three children-George A., Lillian and Eva. Mr. Barber is a Mason socially, and politically a Republican. He has held the offices of Supervisor, Assessor, Constable, and Clerk of School Board. Mrs. Barber is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

[S58] Demouth Report

DeMouth Report
Alex D. Fowler
P.O. box 112
Boonton, N.J.
Sept 28, 1949

Mrs. Charles O. Webber
37 Fillmore Street
Denver 5, Colorado

Dear Mrs. Webber:

I am sorry you had to wait so long in hearing from me in regard to your inquiries of the Demouth family in Morris County. One reason for the delay, besides my vacation, was that it took me some time to analyze the various Demouth references I had already noted, and, moreover, I wanted to look up any further references in Trenton and Morristown when I recently made searches in those places. The net result of all this is that I can carry your Demouth line back positively two more generations and possibly three, and I believe I can clear up the question of the location of the old homestead.

Starting with the first Demouth, Jacob, of whom I have found records as early as 1722, your line would appear as follows: Jacob (1), Frederick (2), Adam (3), and Jacob (4). The last Jacob (4), you already know about; he was the father of your John and the grandfather of Semantha. In what follows I shall give you the data on each or at least give you as much as has a bearing on the genealogical aspects.

The first reference to Jacob (1) I have yet found is contained in Morris County Deeds, Book A, page 70 (abb. MC Deeds A/70) dated December 30, 1730, in which Jacob Temout and Elizabeth his wife convey some land near Montville, N. J., to Mathew Van Duyne. In this deed it is stated that Jacob Temout purchased the land on December 5, 1722, from John Koarta; also that previous to 1730, Jacob had sold 100 acres to his son Frederick(2). You will appreciate that the spelling of "Temout" for Demouth is probably the English phonetics of the Dutch pronunciation of the French name. Incidentally, Jacob (1) signed his name but Elizabeth made her mark. The land involved in the deed was not far from Pompton Plains where in 1736 was located the only Dutch Reformed church in this vicinity. Hence, when we find the first marriage performed in that church was Jacob Tymouth, widower, to Barbara Parleman, widow, in 1736, we are inclined to believe it to be your Jacob (1). There does not appear to be any record of a will filed for Jacob (1) in New J.

As to Frederick (2), I find a record of a marriage in the Hackensack R.D. Church for Frederick Temout, young man, born in "Hedenborgh" (Edinborough ?), banns published April 14, 1722, both living in "Geemepogh" (Communipaw, Jersey City). This may or may not be Frederick (2), son of Jacob (1), but the probable age (young man) and the spelling of the name make it a strong probability. Since the marriage took place several months before Jacob (1) purchased land in Morris County, their residence, Communipaw, is not out of order. If my conjecture - that this is Frederick (2) - is correct, then this tells from what city - Darmstadt - the Demouths came from.

To continue with the references to Frederick (2), the next thing I find is a deed filed in the vaults of the Secretary of the State of New Jersey at Trenton. In this deed, dated Sept. 27, 1748 filed in Book G-2, page 111, Frederick Demouth and four others were granted 422.70 acres by John Burnett and Samuel Neville. This land was on Rockaway River, but its exact location I haven't dtermined. Again, on July 10, 1750, Frederick purchased 614 acres of land (c.f. G-2, p. 518), this time mainly in Rockaway Valley which is very near Boonton. Purchase was made on May 1, 1758, (Trenton's Deedss p. 394) of 655 acres in Rockaway Valley from Thomas and Richard Penn (sons of Wm. Penn to whom the tract was laid out in 1730. Upon acquiring this tract, Frederick (2) established his home and his farm there. We know that this Frederick who bought the Penn tract was your ancestor, as will be shown below, but we are less sure that he was the same Frederick referred to in the Hackensack marriages or that he was the son of Jacob (1). However, he was referred to in the Trenton deeds as "Frederick Temout" and his mark was "FD." This fact is not without significance, even if it does not constitute proof.

The next pertinent reference to Frederick (2) is his will dated Feb. 5, 1763, and proved Sept. 8, 1766. (N.J. Archives, 1st series Vol. XXXIII, p. 423) In his will he gives his wife Charlotte the use of all his real and personal property while his widow. "...Sons, Adam and Conrood, my plantation where I dwell, of 600 acres, and also land by Rockaway River, of 80 acres, and all other lands, except 4 lots at Newfoundland. When son, Conrood, shall get merried he is to have a setout equal to his brother and sisters. Daughters, Elizabeth and Catherine, 4 lots at Newfoundland. Executors - my two sons, Adam and Conrood." (Trenton Wills I, p. 56) The testators name was given as "Frederick Temout."

It is my guess that one of the two daughters married Peter Snyder whose father had been a business associate of Frederick. This might account for the Peter Snyder house at Newfoundland being referred to as the Demouth place.

All the references to Adam (3) have been posthumous ones: in MC Deeds E?90, dated April 10, 1790, "...Adam Miller and and Anna his wife, late Anna Demouth of Pequannock Township of the first part and Jacob Demouth of the second part...whereas Adam Demouth deceased...died intestate and at the same time was seized of considerable estate both real and personal in the County of Morris and elsewhere and whereas the same descended to his two children Jacob Demouth and Anna Demouth now Anna Miller..." This was a quit-claim deed releasing to Jacob 512 acres of the homestead farm of Adam Demouth, his father. Other deeds bearing out the above genealogical data were recorded in Morris County in 1797 (c.f. MC Deeds C/289; D/362; D/364).

We thus have Jacob (4) obtaining the greater part of the homestead farm in Rockaway Valley. That he was your ancestor is proved by the following quit-claim deed (MC Deeds K-3/236, dated Feb. 16, 1836); "...Frederick Demouth Adam Demouth John Demouth Charlotte Demouth Richard Kayhart & Elizabeth his wife late Elizabeth Demouth of the Township of Pequanack and James Demouth and Jacob Demouth of the Township of Hanover...of the first part and Thomas Demouth of the Township of Pequanack ..of the second part..." The land conveyed was that already in Thomas' possession "..which descended to them as the heirs of Jacob Demouth, Esq.. late of Pequanack deceased...it being the homestead farm of the said Jacob Demouth, dec'd." The bounds of the farm are described in terms of adjacent farms well-known in Rockaway Valley. You will note that the above grantors and grantee are eight of the nine children (Mary excepted) named by you as children of your ancestor, Jacob Demouth. The location of this farm is within the old William Penn tract.

I found various references to Jacob (4) in Munsell's History of Morris County, New Jersey published in 1882, but most of them refer to his activities as Justice of the Peace over a 20-year perioddddfrom 1815 until his death - most of this you seem to have learned already. He is credited with being the founder of the Rockaway Valley Methodist Church (c.f. Centennial Pamphlet of that church, published Sept. 20, 1942).

There is still in Rockaway Valley what is known as the Demouth Cemetery in which the following tombstone inscriptions may be seen:

On one stone: Jacob Demouth d. Mar. 22, 1835, in 72nd year
Deborah, wf. of Jacob, d. Sept. 14, 1833 in 66th year
Frederick Demouth, d. Apr 26, 1836, in 46th year
Susannah, wid of Fred'ck, d. Apr 28, 1863
Elizabeth Demouth, d. June 26, 1869, age 45 yrs. 9m, 2d.
Jirah Demouth, d. May 20, 1854, age 42 yrs.
Malinda, wf. of Jirah, d. Jan. 15, 1849, age 35 yrs.

I was taken to the Demouth Cemetery by Mr. Frank Bott, an elderly resident near there, and he also pointed out to me the site of the old Demouth house which stood on the Butler road at a point due east of the cemetery. Mr Bott remembers seeing the remains of the foundations of the house, but there is no sign of them now.

The Frederick Demouth whose inscription is given above was undoubtedly the son of Jacob (4). His (Frederick's) will (MC Wills D/457 dated July 8, 1834; proved May 10, 1836) names his wife Susan; son Jirah (who was devised 12 acres); son Decatur (also 12 acres); and daughters Elizabeth and Susan (who were to receive $60 each when they married or when 21). Witnesses: James M. Fleming, Thomas Demouth, and John Demouth.

I have been unable to discover any relationship between the DeMotts of Pompton Plains and the Demouths of Rockaway Valley, although I have always suspected that there was a definite connection. None of the DeMott first names, except one jacob, are the same as those of the Demouths.

A few unsuccessful inquiries were made by me to find some local descendants of the Demouths. Mr Frank Bott knew of none and the telephone directory listed only one bearing the name of Demouth. That one was formerly a Boonton alderman who died just recently.

In Trenton I found, besides the deeds already mentioned, a list of tax rateables in Morris County. Among the rateables for the year 1778 were the following:
Adam D'Mouth, 460 acres improved land worth L 3000;
102 acres unimproved land worth L 200;
L 220 out at interest

Executors of Frederick Demout, one acre of improved land (no valuation)
L175 out at interest.

Adam Demouth in 1778 was rated one of the three wealthiest men in Pequannock Township.

On studying the various data I have given you, you will undoubtedly have many questions about the points which I have not made clear or which I have not considered. If so, please let me know and I shall try and answer them.

Yours very Truly,
A. D. F.
Alex D. Fowler, P.O. Box 112, Boonton, N.J.

[S59] Song of Yamhill

[S60] Ancestry World Tree Project: DeMouth

gives date 3/22/1835 for Jacob DeMouth's death

[S61] Morris Co. Hall of Records - Deeds

[S62] Census, Federal - 1850 - Morris Co., NJ, Rockaway Twsp.

[S63] Census, Federal - 1860 - Morris Co, NJ, Rockaway

[S64] Ancestry Family tree of Cheryl Hahn

[S65] Census, Federal - 1880 - Passaic Co, NJ, West Milford Twsp

[S66] Census, Federal - 1860 - Passaic Co, NJ, W Milford

[S67] Census, Federal - 1870 - Passaic Co, NJ, West Milford Twsp

[S68] Norma's Family

[S69] Memorials: Being a Genealogical, Biographical and Historical Account of the Name of Mudge

[S70] Kokanour Family Ancestors

[S71] Dutchess Co., NY Probate Records 1787 - 1865; Register of Wills and letters Testamentary and of Administration in the Sur

[S72] The Tryon Family in America

[S73] Letter from Mrs. Chas Webber to Mr. Alexander Fowler

Denver, Colorado, August 10, 1949

Mr. Alexander Fowler
Vreeland Avenue,
Boontown, New jersey

Dear Mr. Fowler,

Through Eulalia Chapman of the Denver Public Library, and May B. Leonard, assistant Librarian of the Morristown Library of Morristown, New jersey, I have learned of your research concerning the De Mouth family.
I am a descendant of that family and am interested in additional information.
Here is some of the information I have - some as handed down by our grandmother and some from Morristown Library and our Library here.
Our grandmother Semantha Demouth, born in 1836 in Morris County, daughter of John Demouth. Brothers and sister were Samuel, Chalon, James, Jacob, and Frances. Semantha married Bradley Webster and Frances married Joseph Barber. John Demouth was one of the nine children of Jacob De Mouth. These were Frederick, Adam, James, John, Thomas, Jacob, Mary, Betsey, and Charlotte.
"Jacob was a prominent public man. He was Justice of the Peace of Pequat Township for thirty years." This according to family chronicle, and I have discovered that it was Pequannock Township and find records of marriage performed by him covered the years from 1816 to 1829. The name Pequot is confused with the records of the first Mudge, Gen. Jarvis Mudge, who lived in Pequot, now New London, in 1649. My grandmother was not sixteen when she married so it was easy to see how she could get the names confused. She did not learn to read and write until after her marriage.
John Demouth, father of Semantha, married Mariah Levi in 1818, who came down from Connecticut to live with her brother (Oliver Levi, no doube, who married Mary Levi in 1816). Also the Rockaway records mention that Thomas Demouth married Betsy Levi of Litchfield, Connecticut. The children of William Levi, the Hessian who married the widow Lamb, were William, Oliver, John, Phoebe, Mariah, Betsy, and twins Frances and Elizabeth who died in infancy. So three Demouths married Levis.
The first settlers of Litchfield from whom John and Thomas De Mouth's mother descended were the Mudges on her mother's side. But as far as I can find out the Widow Lamb's maiden name was not Mudge, although an Abigail Mudge was an ancestor. William Levi was a Hessian who deserted during the Revolutionary War and remained in America. He was crippled with one foot shorter than the other and a miller by trade. The descendants of Thomas De Mouth might know just who was the wife of William Levi.
We have the account of the "Beautiful stone Mansion in which Jacob DeMouth was born in 1770 and which he as an only child inherited. In 1810 he freed his thirty slaves as his conscience would not let him keep them. It was in this house that his nine children were born." I would like to know if the DeMouth house near Newfoundland and the "old De Mott Place" on Pompton Plains and the house of Jacob DeMouth are the same. If so, then the DeMouths must be descendants of Hendrick DeMott born in 1715 who came into possession of the place. He had twelve children. Possibly Jacob Demouth born in 1770 was a grandson of Hendrick but there is a conflict of dates. He was born in the "stone mansion" and Peter Snyder was in possession in1773 according to a letter from May B. Leonard. I have heard my grand mother describe this old stone house but about the only thing I remember was that the white wash was over an inch thick. And she thought the railroad cut through there and the house or part of it was destroyed. Frank Barber, a son of Frances Demouth Barber, visited the place in 1936 and at least part of it was standing. We have lost all touch with these relatives as that generation is gone.
Grandmother's stories were a mixture of Connecticut and New Jersey and are confused in my mind.
John Demouth lived for two years after his marriage in Connecticut, then returned to New Jersey, where his children were raised. He was killed by a falling tree in Wisconsin in 1861.
Any additional information I can get would be most welcome.
May B. Leonard stated that in 1944 the Library received a letter from Victor E. DeMouth, Pfc. Ward #100, Hospital #2, Fort Bragg, N.C. He had worked on his family for a number of years. I know of no way to get in touch with him, but will send a letter to that address.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Chas. O. Webber
3734 Fillmore Street,
Denver 5, Colorado"

[S74] Zimmerman, Jon Christian - certified copy of birth certificate.

[S75] Zimmerman, Nancy - personal Interview with DZStevens 25 SEP 2002

[S76] White, Ezra-Personality Profile from Llano Grande Lake Park newsletter 1/5/1979

[S77] White Tombstone - Apple River, IL

[S78] Census, Federal - 1850 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Irish Hollow Precinct

[S79] Census, Federal - 1860 - Jo Daviess Co., Ill., Elizabeth Twsp.

[S80] Census, Federal - 1900 - Jo Daviess Co., Ill., Apple River twsp.

[S81] Census, Federal - 1910 - Jo Daviess Co., Ill, Village of Apple River

[S82] FamilySearch.com

[S83] Irene Clark, Miscellaneous Papers

[S84] White, Lizzie - letter to Helen White 31 DEC 1962

[S85] Census, Federal - 1860 - Jo Daviess Co., IL, Elizabeth Twsp

[S86] White, Ellen Faragher - Will

In the Matter of the Estate Last Will and Testament
of Filed September 22, 1927
~Ellen White, Deceased Box 14 County Records

~ I, Ellen White, widow of William L. White, deceased of the Village
of Apple River, in the County of Jo Daviess and State of Illinois, of the
age of eighty-eight years, and being of sound mind and memory, do make,
publish, and declare this my last will and Testament in the manner follow-
ing:
~ FIRST: It is my will that all of my just debts and funeral expenses
be fully paid as soon after my deceass as conveniently may be.

~SECOND: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Annie E. White, the sum
of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00).

~Third: I give and bequeath to my son, John K. White, the sum of One
Thousand Dollars (1000.00).

~FOURTH: I give and bequeath go my son, Enoch Barrett, the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars (500.00).

~FIFTH: I give and bequeath to my grand-children, namely Phillip L.
White, Dorothy White and Helen White, children of my son Wesley White
of Midlothian, Virginia, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) each, the total
bequest to said three grand-children being Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00).

~SIXTH: I give and bequeath to my two grand-children, Edith M.
Phillips, and Ellen W. Phillips, children of my daughter Elizabeth E.
Phillips, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) each, being a total bequest of
Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) to these two grand-children.

~SEVENTH: I give and bequeath to my two grand-sons, Howard F. White
and Merritt W. White, sons of my son George Tibbals White, On Hundred
Dollars ($100.00) each, being a total bequest of Two Hundred Dollars
($200.00) to these two grand-children.

~EIGHTH: I give and bequeath to my grand-son, James Barrett, the
sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).

~NINTH: I give and bequeath to the Board of Foreign Missions of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of Apple River, Illinois, the sum of Two Hun-
dred Dollars ($200.00).

~TENTH: I give and bequeath to the Society of Home Missions of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of Apple River, Illinois, the sum of Two
Hundred Dollars ($200.00).

~ELEVENTH: I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Annie
E. White, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots Numbered
Five (5) and Six (6) in Block Number Three (3), in the Original Village
of Apple River, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with the hereditaments and
appurtenances thereunto belonging, to have and to hold to her own use and
benefit forever. It is my request that my said daughter, Annie E. White,
shall give my son, John K. White, the privilege of living in the resi-
dence situate upon above described lots so long as he cares to do so. -27- (continued)


~TWELFTH: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Annie E. White, all of
my household goods and kitchen utensils to have and to hold for her own
use and benefit forever.

~THIRTEENTH: All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, be
the same real, personal, and mixed, I give and bequeath to my five (5)
children, namely: William Wesley White, John K. White, Joseph H. White,
Annie E. White, and Elizabeth E. Phillips, share and share alike, to have
and to hold the same to them and their heirs and assigns forever.

~FOURTEENTH AND LASTLY: I make, constitute and appoint my daughter,
Annie E. White, to be the Executrix of this, my Last Will and Testament,
hereby requesting and directing that no surety be required on her bond
as such Executrix.

~ I hereby revoke any and all former Wills and Codicils by me made,
and declare this only to be and contain my Last Will and Testament.

~ IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name to this my
Last Will and Testament, consisting of two type-written pages, this
Thirty-first day of July, in the year of our Lord One Thousand nine hun-
dred and twenty-five (1925).
Ellen White (seal)

~This instrument was on the day of the date thereof, signed, sealed,
published and declared by the said testatrix, Ellen White, to be the Last
Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at her request, and in
her presence, and in the presence of each other, gave subscribed our
names as witnesses, and we believe her to be of sound mind and memory
at the time of signing the same.
Leo W. Charlton
John M. Spear

[S87] Weston Cemetery, Elizabeth Twsp, Jo Daviess Co., IL

[S88] Census, Federal - 1850 - Jo Daviess Co., Elizabeth Twsp. IL

[S89] Jo Daviess Co. Marriage Book G

[S90] Census, Federal - 1920 - JoDaviess Co., IL, town of Apple River

[S91] Civil War - Certificate of Service

[S92] Census, Federal - 1850 - Grant Co, WI, Eastern District

[S93] Census, Federal - 1880 - Grant Co, WI, Smelser

[S94] Nicklas-Schlucke marriage certificate

[S95] Driskill, Sophie - Letters

DRISKILL, SOPHIE LETTERS

Letter A - to Helen Romppainen. written during the 1970s


"7 E. Cypress
Yukon, Okla.
73099 Apt. 101

Dear Helen
I enjoyed hearing from you. Glad you are interested in working on the Nicklas Family tree. I have tried to help some. I'm mailing some of my information I received. A lot of it is duplication but it may help clear some points on previous papers. We are so scattered. My nephew and I are the last close relatives. He is my brother's son.
Sorry I could not get Uncle Peter's wife's maiden name. She was born out of wedlock, a very nice, small, nervous lady. She was a lovely seamstress and very neat. She and uncle spent a winter with us so I got to know them quite well. She was a goose herder in Germany. I saw an article in Magazine aobout the German goose herders. It was considered a very good job.
Our grandparents visited my parents in Iowa and gave mother a lot of information about themselves. Maybe I should not give you this informationbut I thought you would like to know it.
Too bad our grandparents were cousins. There were 6 mental cases and 2 suicides. Many teachers and doctors. Evelyn spent the winter with us at the time. She was a wonderful seamstress also. They lived with grandparents quite a while. They are buried in Jamestown without a marker. Father often said he would like to place a marker but no one seemed interested. Uncle (Peter) was a very poor businessman. She made a living by sewing.
I don't know how much you know about the Nicklas family. My father spoke very little about them. They left quite a sum of money to the children in the will. Our cousin found the will in a trunk.
I hope this has not tired you and wish you. Good luck.
Love, Sophie Driskill.".


Driskill, Sophie - Letters to DZStevens

Letter B

1147 N.W. 37
Okla City Okla
2-20-74

Dear Cousin-

I received your letter asking for information about the Nicklas Tree. I sent most of my information to Geo. Kreuty Jr. in Houston, Texas. I'll send what I have as can remember. I was so glad to be with your mother last winter. I enjoyed her so much. I hear from Dorothy at Christmas. This is a rainy day, but we are glad for the rain. We have a lot of bulbs up; tulips, Jonquils, and hyacinths- My husband just came home from the hospital. He was there three days, but could not find any real reason for his trouble. I heard your mother speak of you and your sister-in-law, We did not go to the valley. I'm glad now we didn't. I lost my only sister Jan. 10 in Nashua, Iowa. Guess Phillip & Ezra are enjoying the Texas winter.Hope this information will be of some help.
Geo. Kreutz Jr.
85011 Western Dr.
Houston, Texaz 77055
He is a poor hand to write. He is a Deputy Sheriff and very busy.
Love, Sophie (An early outline of the Nicklas family was enclosed.)


Letter C
Dear Dianne

I received your letter today. I opened George's letter. I thought I may be more able to answer questions than he.
1. No one knows what place in Germany they were born.They were married in Penn. No one knows the town. They went to Illinois, Monroe County, where the children were born. They went to Grant Co. Wis. (Georgetown>) We do not know the date of Peter's death. I think Peter lived with his parents and later moved to Platteville, Wis. I do not know Harriet's last name. She was born in Germany and was a "Goose Herder."
I don't think Geo. Kreutz knows too much about the family. His son is getting the information. I'll forward your letter to George.
My father never told anything aobut his folks. I got some from my mother. They use to visit them & John Nicklas gave the most to us. Geo. Kreutz Jr. is my 2nd cousin, your 3rd.
Love, Sophie

Letter D

1 E. Cypress
Yukon, Okla
73099 Apt - 101

Dear Dianne
I received your letter and be glad to answer your questions. I'm enclosing the picture of cousin I said was retarded. He could not learn in school but ran his father's farm 10 years with help, runs a car, but not very responsible. Please return his picture. Married and divorced.
This is another lonely day. I'm trying so hard to adjust, but it is so hard. Arthur was such a wonderful husband and companion for 56 years. We were SO happy. I know he is better off and with the Lord. Prayers and friends are a great help, but my life will never be the same.
Back to the family tree. My sister Vera was a Deaconess in Meth. church 25 years. My brother Earl was WWI vet. He died in Vet hosp.
Both became mentally ill at 65. Drs. called it Paralona schizophrenia. Clarence and Blanche were my sister's children. They also became ill at 65 and lived about 3 yrs. I'm pleased you are working on Family Tree.
Love, Sophia Driskill
John Geo. Nicklass & Anna Beitch were born in Germany, met in Penn. and married. They went to Monroe County, Ill where children were born. Moved to Georgetown Wis. (Grant County) where they lived until death. Jack, John, & Peter were in Civil War. Jack & John got T.B. and died shortly after.
Hope this will be some help.
Sophia


Letter E

Sunday

Dear Cousins -
Did you get the material about Nicklas Family Tree? I'm going to send some more material.It may be a duplicate of some of the material, but it may help. I hope your daughter is doing OK on it. It is quite a job. I have been working on it for nearly a year. We are so scattered. It takes time to get the information.
I have been looking for Geo. Kreutz, Jr. He lived in Houston and retired and moved to an acreage in Ark. He said he was coming, but was getting a check up first. Dr. found cancer of the prostate, but he thought it was under control. He is such a fine young man. I'm afraid his report wasn't good. One of Lenn Kreutz Hallett's granddaughters lives here in Yukon. Her parents visited us a year ago. Her grandmother was Aunt Caroline Nicklas Kreutz, my father's sister. I guess Phillip will soon be back to the valley. They enjoy their travels. I enjoy their Christmas letter. How is Dorthea?
Love, Sophia & Art


Letter F (about 1978)

Monday

Dear Cousins -
I I finally got as much information as I could for Nicklas Family Tree. It has really been a task. I've worked on it nearly a year. I still don't have all the names. I'm enclosing some pages with information that may help. Some were so slow in answering. Hope your daughter can make use of this material. Some of the White's isn't finished and you may know some others. Do you remember the Kreutz family? She was father's youngest sister, Carolyn. Uncle John, her brother, married her (Carolyn's) husband's sister, Amelia Kreutz. I had a letter from Geo Kreutz III. He has worked as a deputy in Houston and retired and bought an acre in Ark. He is such a fine man and has such a nice family. We visited him while were in the valley. One of his sons is a lawyer and other a journalist. I hope this family tree is finished so I can see it before I go. I'm 88 now. Geo III will visit us in Aug. One of the Kreutz granddaughters lives here. She is Lena Hallett's son. Hope this will be of some help. I'll be anxious to hear from you. I'm so glad I saw you in the valley. Send me a copy if you have more names.
Love, Sophia & Arthur




Letter G- Feb 1982 - in response to the question "Who were the 5 mental cases and the one retarded that you mention?"

The 5 mental cases in the Nicklas family tree were:
Vera and Earl Nicklas, children of William and Emma Nicklas
Clarence and Blanche Leaman, children of Albert and Laura Leaman
Dwight E. Werk, son of Seranus and Beatrice Werk. I would rather they did not want his case history.

We have a wonderful cousin living here (Yukon.) Her grandmother was father's sister, Carolyn Kreutz. Lena Hallett's granddaughter lives here. Harold & Sherril Puffett - ch. Steven & Jeri Ann. Lena is daughter of Carolyn Kreutz.




Letter H - Mar 1982

"7 E. Cypress
Yukon, Okla
73099 - Apt. 101

Dear Cousin,
I received your letter. Your question, Aug. Werk's first wife was Lydia VonBerg. She died with T.B. He married her cousin Wilhemina Nicklas (John Nicklas - father's brother John) 2 children from Lydia and 2 from second wife. Hope this clears your problem. I'm so glad you are working on Nicklas Family Tree.
Father did not talk about his parents (John George Nicklas & Anna Catherine Betsch). I got most (of my information) from John Nicklas, Jr. My sister said something once about wishing to know about them. Our cousin Eva Nicklas said, "You would NOT want to KNOW about them." I often wondered WHY? I only know they were first cousins.
Hope this helps. I, too, wish you could visit me. I'm so lonely.
Love, Sophie Driskill.".






Letter J (received 30 Aug 1984)

Mrs. Arthur Driskill
7 E. Cypress, No. 101
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

Dear Cousin

You will be surprised to hear from me. I have written Helen many times asking for some information about some relatives, but she has never answered.
I'm still working the Nicklas family history. I've been working on it for several years. I have all information now except I need our cousin's wife (Betty Nicklas, her husband was Richard Nicklas. He was only son of Dr. Geo., whose father was Peter Nicklas, Helen's grandfather. Richard has 2 sons. He has been dead many years ago with a blood disease (leukemia). He was a woodwork teacher in a college. He had retired and had a shop of his own in Loveland, Colo. I would like to hear from his wife or boys. Do you think you could help me? Richard Nicklas would be Helen's 1st cousin.
We have a cousin living here, Shirley Puffett. She is such a nice person. She visits me every Sat. Her father was Arthur Hallett. His mother Lena Kreutz and grandparents Geo.Kreutz and Caroline Nicklas, my father's sister. My father's name was William Nicklas. I'm his youngest daughter. There were 7 in our family. I'm youngest and only one living. I'm the only one of close Nicklas family left. I'm 94 years and I'm only one to be able to give this information. I won't be here for too long. I sent you the information you wanted. Have you been able to work on it?
I also need Uncle Peter's wife's maiden name. She was Harriet _____. That is why I'm anxious to get ion touch with Richard Nicklas wife or family.
I always enjoy Phillips Christmas letter. Guess they quit traveling. Wewere with them in the Valley. I was so glad to meet and be with Helen there.
I lost my husband 2 1/2 years ago. I live in an apt. My daughter lives here. Also my husband's 2 sisters. I'm very comfortable.
We have had nice summer. I still garden with help. Lots of flowers & tomatoes.
If you would help me I would be happy.
Love, Sophia


Letter K (mailed 6 Sep 1984

7 E. Cypress
Yukon, Okla
73099 Apt 101

Dear Cousin Dianne

It was good to hear from you. Sorry you could not answer my questions. I only wish Eva Nicklas (b.. 1866) was still here so she could give me this information.
Do you think Helen's sister Dorothy could help me? I know she has fallen and been in a hosp. and lives in a nursing home. We used to write quite often, but she hasn't written for some time. I surely would like to know about Richard Nicklas family.
Congratulations on your new son. My 2 daughters - Ramah Miller 27 May 1913, NormahMiller 23 Jan 1915. They married brothers.
We are having niceweather, some hot days but good rains. I enjoy my garden flowers andvegetables. I get lots of help here or I would have to quit. I enjoy living here in an apartment in Teachers Retirement Home. Everyone so kind and helpful. Would you mind writing Dorothy and see if we can get this information. I just discovered I don't have her new address. Has Philip moved to new location?
Best Wishes, Sophia Driskill


Letter L

11 - 12 - '84

Dear Cousins

We are having delightful autumn weather 70 degrees - no frost so far. I'm still picking roses etc. I finally get Richard Nicklas' address. My granddaughter in Greeley, Colo. looked in phone book in Denver and found Richard's son Theodore. His wife answered. She said Richard and Betty died 1961 & 1977. Richard had 2 sons; Theodore & Richard. Theodore has three children. He is an atty. Richard Jr. not married. I have his address so I'll write for more information. I'm so glad to know His address. Richard Nicklas was Helen's 1st cousin.
Has Phillip & Ezra moved from the valley? I visited them in Kansas.
Time goes so fast. It will soon be Thanksgiving and Christmas. One of my daughters will give us a Thanksgiving dinner. (18) We will all fly to Dallas for Christmas at Ramah's son Dick. (grandson)
I enjoyed Helen and Phillip so much in the Valley.
I know you are enjoying your family in Wis. I have been to Madison several times. My sister lived there.
I have just returned from dinner. Three meals are served here. This is such a nice place for me. I would not live anywhere else, especially since my husband died 2 yrs. ago. Everyone so kind & helpful.
I thought you would enjoy good new.
Love, Cousin Sophia


Letter M

Posmark 24 May 1985

Dear Cousins -
I'm anxious to know if your 14 year old daughter is well again after that car accident. I HOPE she has recovered.
I've been trying to get Uncle Peter's wife's maiden name. No one would help me, so I wrote to the court house and received the information. I'm so happy about it. Uncle Peter was your mother's grandfather, and my father's brother. I had a copy made for you. I wrote again for more information. I know this the right couple because Uncle Peter's middle name was Franklin and his wife has a German name. Guess he was 20 when married. We always called his wife Harriet. One of her middle initials is H. Guess we went by Harriet.
I wrote you I got hold of Richard, Uncle Peter's only child. He and wife Betty have been gone several years. Richard had two sons - Theodore & Richard. Richard never married. Theodore in an Atty and has three children,Annette, Sharon & Robert. Richard wife, Betty Grimes. He lived in Loveland Colo. and now in Arnada, Colo.
Theodore's wife Katherine Stevenson. I've written her twice, but no answer. My granddaughter lives in Colo. She gotthis information for me.
I had a nice letter from Ezra & Phillip.
I'm doing quite well for 94.
Love, Sophia




Letter N (Postmark 11 Jun 1985)

Dear Dianne
I want to thank you for your letter with names. I surely appreciate your help. Only wish some of my other cousins did as well. Two of my cousins have never answered.
Did I send you the copy of Uncle Peter's wedding? It has a lot I can use.
We are having a lot of rain. I have so many flowers, roses, lilies, etc.
I'm sending a picture of my husband and myself. It was taken in 1980. The last picture of my husband. he died Jan. 7, 1982. It is a lonely life without him. He was such a wonderful companion for over 50 yrs. Our 2 girls are such a help and comfort.
I'm anxious to know if your daughter is still improving?
Sorry to hear about Helen's broken ankle.
You are the only cousin who seems interested in the Nicklas family history. I'm so glad you are so helpful.
It sounds like you have a nice family. I hope you both enjoy them.
Love, Sophia
P.S. I'll send a copy of Peter's wedding if I have not sent it.


Letter P (Jun 1985)

Dear Cousins -

I always enjoy your letters. Sorry your daughter is still in hospital but thankful she is making some improvements. Hope she will continue. I'm mailing a copy of Peter Nicklas marriage. I wrote to many for Aunt Harriet's maiden name but no luck so I told you I wrote to his court house and got RESULTS! Uncle Peter was my father William's oldest brother. I tried to get his wife's name. Uncle Peter & Aunt Harriet had three children. Dr. Geo. married Carrie Straw. (His) son (had) grandson Richard. Evelyn (single), and Ade - Wesley White. She had 4 children, Wilbur (died T.B. in south, Dorothy (single) and Helen with 2 children; Paul & Diana, Lois - Tony ? (need children's names)
I had a hard time getting Richard's address. My granddaughter in Greeley got Richards & Theodore son's wife - Katherine Stevenson. They have 3 children; Annette J., Sharon L., Robert W. Richard's other son, Richard, (single) lives in Ft. Collins, Colo.
I had a nice letter from Phillip & Ezra. Her maiden name was Ezra Grimes. They have 2 adopted children - Dorothy Nell Wilson (Calif) Bruce - Brownsville, Texas.
Hope this information will be helpful. Aunt Harriet was born out of wedlock. I see she took her mother's name. She was a goose herder in Germany, a good job.
This is a rainy day (4 in)
Hope this is very helpful. Sorry about Helen's ankle accident.

Love, Sophia


Note Q

Some Nicklaus Characteristics:

tall and slender
slow
religious
neat
stingy with money
queer in some ways
stomach trouble
curvature of the spine
Also senile
Many teachers and doctors
not talkative
Poor business people

Some queer acts:
Grandma had 200 in slipper for missions when died.
Did not put money in bank.
Uncle John afraid to ride on train.

Sad in family
2 suicides
5 mental cases
1 retarded
4 T.B.

[S96] Census, Federal - 1860 - Grant Co, WI, Hazel Green

[S97] Census, Federal - 1870 - Grant Co., Wisconsin, Hazel Green

[S98] Census, Federal - 1880 - Grant Co., Wisconsin, Beetown

[S99] Wisconsin - Clark Co Marriage Records before 1907

[S100] Census, Federal - 1870 - Clark Co, WI, twsp Eaton

[S101] Oregon Death Index 1903- 1998

[S102] Blancher, Bessie - letter re the Pierces-11 MAR 1974

Grandpa Pierce did not go to any war - his father had died - and he, being the oldest, had been the head of the family - evidently inherited the farm - and lived there until they sold and went west(North Dakota) in perhaps 1912 or 1913?...They moved to North Dakota when Aunt Winnie and Uncle Roy took claims on land out there... Of course you realize Clark County was a logging area and completely forested when they first were there. How they got there, I don't know.

[S103] Census, Federal - 1880 - Clark Co, WI, town of Eaton

[S104] Census, Federal - 1860 - Adams Co., WI, Strong's Prairie Twsp., P.O. - Friendship

[S105] Census, Federal - 1920 - Billings Co., ND, unorganized twsp 144N -R100W; ED# 13, sheet 4 recorded 28 Jan 1920

[S106] Census, Federal - 1910 - Clark Co, WI, Eaton

[S107] Census, Federal - 1930 - Columbia Co, Oregon, St Helens City

[S108] Census, Federal - 1860 - Waukesha Co., WI, Twn of Brookfield

[S109] Census, Federal - 1870 - Clark Co, WI, town of Loyal

[S110] Pierce~1.PAF file

[S111] Letter from Bessie Tucker to Dianne Stevens dated 3-11-1974

[S112] Mabel (Pierce) Tucker obituary

[S113] Clark County Cemeteries

[S114] DeMouth, Musa - Letter re Frank Pierce's wife- 3APR 1974

[S115] Gould-Pierce-Wisconsin

[S116] Census, Federal - 1920 - Osborne Co, Kansas, Ross twsp

[S117] Census, Federal - 1930 - Osborne Co., Kansas, Downs, ED 20

[S118] FamilySearch.com - International Genealogical Index of North America

[S119] Familysearch.com-Waugh

[S120] Social Security Death Index

[S121] George Tucker Obituary

[S122] Descendants of Frank Orlando Pierce

[S123] Shirley Morrison letter to Dianne Stevens

[S124] Social Security Records

[S125] DeMouth, Musa - letter written the day she died

[S126] Bruce Sonneson

[S127] Blancher, Harold and Bessie - Golden Wedding Anniversary invitation

[S128] Blancher, Bessie - stories

[S129] Tucker, Norma Hendrick-letter 5aug1983

[S130] Clark County, Wisconsin - Deaths

[S131] Clark County Records

[S132] Nicklas, John George - Will

A Will
I, John George Nicklas: of the town of Schmelzer, being of sound mind and memory,and mindful of the uncertainties of human life, do make, publish, and declare this my last will and testament in manner following:
First: After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses I give, ______ and bequeath to my son Peter Benjamin Nicklas the sum of $1000.00.
Second: I give, d__________ and bequeath to my son John Nicklas the sum of $1000.00.
Third: I give, devise(?) and bequeath to my son Wilhelm Nicklas the sum of $1000.00.
Fourth: I give, devise(?) and bequeath to my daughter Elisabeth Vonberg wife of Leonhard Vonberg the sum of $1000.00.
Fifth-I devise and bequeath to my daughter Katharina Linderman wife of Samuel Linderman the sum of $1000.00.
Sixth-I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Karalina Kreutz wife of George Kreutz the sum of $1000.00.
Seventh, All the rest and residue and remainder of my estate both real and personal I give devise and bequeath to all my sons and daughters to be equally divided between them and their heirs share and share alike the child or children of a deceased child taking the share which his her or their parents would have taken if living.
Eight.-I hereby nominate and appoint Louis Riefstick the executor of this my last will and testament and hereby authorize and empower him the said Louis Riefstick to, compound, compromise and settle and claim or demand which may be against or in favor of my said estate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of May A.D.1880.
(signature) John George Nicklas (seal)

The above instrument, consisting of one sheet was on the day of the date thereof signed published and declared by the said testator, to be his will and testament in the presence of us who have signed our names at his request as witnesses in his presence and in presence of each other.
(Signature) Louis Reifstick of the town of Jamestown
(Signature) Ch Leifeling of the town of Jamestown

State of Wisconsin
County of Grant } I William McGonigal Judge of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing copy has been compared by me with the original Last Will and Testament of John George Nicklas late of said County deceased as the same appears on file of Record and of Probate in my office and required by Law to be in my custody, and that said copy is a true and correct transscript and of the whole thereof. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of said County at the city of Lancaster in said County this 20th day of August AD 1885. (Signature) Wm McGonigal, County Judge

[S133] Driskill, Sophie - letter to DZStevens Mar 1982

7 E. Cypress
Yukon, Okla
73099 - Apt. 101

Dear Cousin,
I received your letter. Your question, Aug. Werk's first wife was Lydia VonBerg. She died with T.B. He married her cousin Wilhemina Nicklas (John Nicklas - father's brother John) 2 children from Lydia and 2 from second wife. Hope this clears your problem. I'm so glad you are working on Nicklas Family Tree.
Father did not talk about his parents (John George Nicklas & Anna Catherine Betsch). I got most (of my information) from John Nicklas, Jr. My sister said something once about wishing to know about them. Our cousin Eva Nicklas said, "You would NOT want to KNOW about them." I often wondered WHY? I only know they were first cousins.
Hope this helps. I, too, wish you could visit me. I'm so lonely.
Love, Sophie Driskill

[S134] Census, Federal - 1860 - Grant Co, WI, Smelzer Grove

[S135] Nicklas, Anna Katharina Betsch article

Grandma Nicklas

Anna Katharina Betsch Nicklas died Jan. 5, 1889 of high blood pressure age 80 yrs. 5 mos. 28 days. Born Aug. 9, 1809. 1832 came to U.S. from Lenabach Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. In 1833 she was united in marriage to John George Nicklas. He preceeded her in death 4 yrs. before. She was a faithful member of her church since 1845. God comfort the relatives and meet again in heaven.
Platteville, Wisconsin
J.F. Steiner
minister

[S136] White, Philip - letter to Sophie Driskill dated 1-27-1986

[S137] Census, Federal - 1930 - Larimer Co, Colorado, Precinct #34

[S138] Shirley Nyman Harris, Various papers copied and sent to DZStevens in August 2003

[S139] Shirley Nyman Harris-verbal report

[S140] Nyman, Ina-letter to Dianne Stevens dated 2/26/1984

[S141] Nyman, Ina - various papers

[S142] Veith, Michele

[S143] Census, Federal - 1850 - Rock Co, WI, Spring Valley

[S144] Balis, Abiah - gravestone

Died age 54, 10 m., 13 days

[S145] Patriquin GED received 13 Oct 2003

[S146] Census, Federal - 1920 - Lewis & Clark Co., MT, city of Helena - ED# 4

[S147] Census, Federal - 1880 - Green Co, WI, Spring Grove

[S148] Wisconsin, Green Co., - Marriages before 1907

[S149] Census, Federal - 1930 - Iowa Co, WI, Mineral Point

[S150] Driskill, Sophia-funeral program

[S152] Zimmerman, Kathryn Death Certificate, copy

[S153] Zimmerman, Kathryn, cremation certificate

[S154] Who is She?

Who Is She?
Our woman of June is known for the sweetness of her smile and the fact that she is a delightful dinner companion. This necessarily short profile is a condensed version of her life as related by her daughter.
Our lady was born in 1918 on a farm near Franklin, Missouri, the second of five children. Missouri was not then one of the more advanced states, no one in the area having running water or electricity. But they had food, all of which, including the meat, they raised and preserved. All was used carefully. The girls learned to sew on brightly printed flour sacks from which they made their dresses.
They had fun, too, a play house under an apple tree, baseball in the summer, and on winter evenings playing cards and popping corn. The three older ones rode several miles to a one-room school on a little horse named Trixie.
Her father allowed bands of gypsies who traveled the countryside to camp near the house and her mother gave them milk for their children. They told fortunes for a penny. When her Grandfather Brown went out to have his told in the evening, the little girl worried about him, but he would be back in the morning and the gypsies gone.
During the Depression many men who were out of work walked the roads or rode the freight trains looking for odd jobs. Though her daddy couldn't afford to hire them, her mother always managed to find something for them to eat.
After finishing the eigth grade in 1932, the girl couldn't afford to go to the high school ten miles away. Besides, the family needed any money she could earn by working for families in the area. The pay was negligible and she suffered agonies of homesickness. In fact, in all the jobs she held over the next 20 years, she never got over being homesick.
In Kansas City she got a better job, earning $6.50 a week out of which she saved enough to buy a radio for her father and brothers to listen to ball games. On her days off she enjoyed the local YWCA where she made two fast friends among the working girls. Eventually the three went to Chicago to work for wealthy familites.
Though she worked for a kind family with a huge house on Lake Michigan, she was so homesick that she took a bus to Missouri every time she could. The first year her family had electricity she saved enough money to buy her mother a refrigerator.
Once again she found social life at the YW. There she met a little dark haired girl who had lost her mother and had come to live with her aunt who was Director of the YW. The girl liked the plump lady with the beautiful smile and would watch for her coming. A real love affair developed.
A year later when the girls' father and brother came to visit, our woman's cheerful ways captured the heart of the grieving father and in 1955 they were married.
Instantly she became the mother of the girl and the 15 year old boy who was considered a total loss. The new mother soon had the house running smoothly and the boy jumped from being a D to an A student. He now has a PhD degree and is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force.
Meanwhile the job of Resident Director of the Highland Park YW opened up. For 10 years, along with her home duties, our woman ran the Y for 15 girls, supervised the upkeep of the building and kept the books.
Ill health forced her to retire and, when her husband retired, they lived on Puget Sound in sight of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains.
When they moved to Madison in response to her daughter's urging, they feel that the view from their 15th floor "penthouse" beats that of Puget Sound. Best of all they are near their daughter and three grandchildren all of whom visit Oakwood often.

[S155] Zimmerman, Christian - descendants

[S156] Zimmerman Family History

[S157] Census, Federal - 1880 - Fillmore County, Minnesota, Carrolton twsp

[S158] Census, Federal - 1920 - Multnomah Co., Oregon, Portland, ED# 41, sheet 4A

[S159] Zion Cemetery Sexton, Canby, Oregon

[S160] First Grave in Zion in 1897 Recalled in Daughter's Death

First Grave in Zion In 1897 Recalled In Daughter's Death

Internment in Zion Memorial Park was given Friday to Mrs. George Zimmerman, nee Minnie Wintermantle, 79, of Portland, whose father, the late Christian Wintermantle, was the first person to be interred in the Canby cemetery.

Mrs. Zimmerman was 11 when she came to Oregon with her parents in 1892. She attended Mundorff school after the family moved from Jefferson in 1894 to live on the old Henry Kraft farm on Union Hall road, and later taught classes for a year at Mundorff. Her father was a Civil war veteran, a corporal with the 26th Wisconsin infantry. He and several other Canby E.U.B. church members, including Jacob Mundorff and John Koehler, a Civil war veteran who died in 1905, bought the original acre for cemetery use in 1897, and Wintermantle's grave was dug that fall - the first in the now city-owned cemetery.

Mrs. Zimmerman's widower and son, Forrest, who flew from Chicago for the funeral were here Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Koehler. Mr Koehler's first wife, Louise, who died in 1936, was the sister of Mrs. Zimmerman. Of the eight daughters and three sons of the Christian Wintermantles, only two survive - Ella Mundorff of Cornelius and Clara Wardle of Yakima.

[S161] Census, Federal - 1900 - Clackamas Co, OR, Canby Precinct, Town of Canby ED82

[S162] Ihringen Evangelical Church records

Ihringen church record - as transcribed by Julie Edwards- DEC 2003 -

[S163] Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel

[S164] Wintermantle, Christian-Journal kept on trip from WI to OR 9/26/1883 translation by Marcel Rotter May 2005

[1]
On my journey (meditations)
At 20:20, we left Geneva. In Mason City Junction, we changed cars. We arrived in St. Paul at 7 PM. We stayed in a hotel. It cost us $7.25 for soups and breakfast. At 8:30 in the morning, we were boarding the Emegrand Train [Emigrant train?] and now we are traveling N. West through wide open, very beautiful land, black sandy soil with [??]underwood and [?? ??] marshland with rotten wood. The grass is approximately 4 foot high here. We just passed a huge pond. This pond is one of the [??] that I ever visited [means probably “saw”]. Another crops field, almost [??] [??]

[2a]
I just saw a pine on the left [?? ?? ??]
Parham - nice area; the other deserts were all the same -all Sand. [?? ?? ??] Yesterday we were in Mandan until the evening. This morning, we crossed the central Missouri. We stopped at a station in Dakota. They call the land The Bad Lands. [?? ?? ??]

[2b]
Monday 10 am
10 am we crossed the line between Dakota and Montana. The land is better. Still more than 1,000 miles to Portland. The buffalo grass is all white now; now we go towards the Stone river to the west; it’s strange how [??] the land is. …Yellowstone … the surrounding mountains with the coal are visible. We are going 20-30 miles per hour behind an Express Tradet Train I bought land for 1 Th [=Thaler] at the value of 50 cents compared to yesterday’s land for $135

[3a]
The soil of this desert seems to be empty. One can see villages or single dwellings only rarely. The last night, we made only 125 miles. We just passed a snowy mountain. The Yellowstone River is still on our right. We went through a tunnel in a high mountain. The Yellowstone Valley is very pretty, but not good for farming. The [?? ?? ??] has a child [?? ??] in our car. 3 PM - we are following the Yellowstone river. The weather is nice. The far away mountains are covered with snow.

[3b]
This area is somewhat inhabited. We are passing high grass and potatoes in a garden as well as a chained bear. We are now halfway from St. Paul to Portland. Today, I bought again land for $1. Now it snows again. We just saw an Indian camp with a ranch. The strange thing about this desert is how the nutrition[??] let the grass grow: buffalo grass, Pinsh[?]grass, which has [??] instead of fruit. Some Indians just came by on horses. Edon station, evening. It snows, the ground is white. Today, we climbed [by train] over a chain of mountains. From 118 feet on all the way up to the top were 2 inches of snow on the ground.


[4a]

Now, we are at in the station Juwesand, where very pretty farms are. 20 ar [=German agricultural measurement] of wheat in heaps and additional 100 of oats. But everything has to be irrigated. We always see the snow-covered mountains. It is cold, the water [=lakes, ponds] has ice on top, and the ground is frozen. Last night, two cracks broke. It is dangerous. At times, we are passing rocks that hang over 100 feet high over the cars. Today, October 10, we are in Helen. An old place, where they do mining. Now, we have to go over the Kedloy[?] mountains. The mountains are white, no snow in the valley.


[4b]

The whole sale at auction brought
$153663
Discount $ 7433
146230

Hammer 284.73, for the tickets
for the auctions 2804
Duts [name?] 150
Releas 50
for Glaken $10.00
Ghetty $ 1:50

1462.30
338.33
1123.67
295.85 the Nob to Kirby [names?]


[5a]

¼ to 3, we just left Helene, we go between the high forelands of the Rocky Mountains. After 16 miles, we made it. We just arrived on top of the Rocky Mountains, the fifth place in the United States. This road is a miracle to walk on. From now on, the waters run westward. We are now on the Pikes Pecks, 5773 feet above sea level. From the foot of the mountains up to here, we climbed 1000 feet, 26 feet the mile. We should [??] more. Now, 8 PM, we are going [?? ?? ??] 11 October; today we are still in good health. Last night, we [??] movement [?? ??] over ..,

[5b]

… 100 miles down. At 4 PM, we passed the highest bridge of the road; 216 feet high. One lane wide. We are now going from Clark Fork alongside Lonegarb[?]. On both sides large mountains covered with pine trees. There are, for example, bears, elks, and stags in this area. We passed [??]. There, the [??]wood stands over 100 foot high, and higher. [?? ?? ??] Now, we have been going for 30 miles along the L pond. It’s supposed to be 40 miles long. There is a steam boat that transports wood to the mills.


[6]

Thursday, October 12, 9 am. We are now in the W[estern] Terr[itory] and go towards the Cascade Mountains. For hundreds of miles is nothing but sand - a desert. The water is warm and beautiful. In the distance, we see a mountain with yesterday’s snow. 12 noon in Ainsworth, our train is being carried over the Snackriver [=Snake river] by a train boat. Now, at ½ 3, we are leaving Wallela. Only one more night and one more day, and we are in Portland. Here is a sandy desert, where the wind blows the sand into the houses. Just like in Iowa the snow. Today, it is very warm.


[7]

Index
Years old
Rosina September 26/ 83 17
Mathilde 15
Willy 13
Albert 12
Hedwig 10
Herman [?] 8
Emilie 6
Luise 4
Minna 2
Clara 1


[8a]

the taxation of the class for 1883
the income of the preachers $100
the odd jobs 25



[8b]

income for the presiding elder at the camp meeting

from brother Altstadt 50
-- -- Britz 50
-- -- Henrichs 50
-- -- Rubb 25
widower Reicko 50
broth. Osterland 1.00
Werter Fischer 1.00
John Knoll 50
brother Hennrichs 50
brother Altstadt 50



[9a]

Index of Income of the Preacher for 1883

Widow Reicko $2.00
Broth. J. Knoll $5.00
Brother Hennrichs $5.00
Chris Wintermantel $7.00
10 for bread 90
11 -- -- 50
the 12 of October 1.00
the 13 of October 85


[9b]

The apprentice of Mr. Haufa worked 3 days until April 12 .

[S165] Wintermantle, Christian- Resolutions of Respect from the Warner Grange.

[S166] Germans to America

[S167] Census, Federal - 1860 - Sauk Co, WI, Township of Franklin, Post Office White Mound (near Plain)

[S168] Census, Federal - 1870 - Madison Co, IA, Webster TWsp, PO Winterset

[S169] Census, Federal - 1880 - Franklin Co., Iowa, Geneva Twsp

[S170] Wintermantle,Minnie, note

"youngest son of Jacob (?)"

[S171] Visiting Zion

Visiting Zion
Located on South Township Road just before the South Walnut Street crossroad is Zion Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum. The property covers about 20 acres, 11 of which are developed. The old section is mostly filled and now there are only infrequent burials in remaining family plots. The new section is currently being used and has been added to over the years with growth to the north and east and a new mausoleum was dedicated in 1989. Groundbreaking has just begun on a companion mausoleum that will mirror the existing building and it is hoped to be completed by Memorial Day of 2002. The cemetery is over one hundred years old, organized by the Zion Cemetery Association in January of 1897. The first burial was that of Christian Wintermantel, the individual who originally proposed the cemetery on January 19, 1897. The cemetery was owned by the Canb6 Evangelical United Brethren Church until it became too labor-intensive to maintain, and was handed over to the City in 1937. Rules and regulations were adopted on January 10, 1938 and it has remained in City hands since that time. A fire destroyed some of the paperwork and over the years, the City has reconstructed the records.
Our present sexton, Ken Robinson of KR Maintenance, is on duty full time at Zion. He has reestablished the Memorial Gardens and has added a lovely waterfall and reflection pond with benches for quiet mediation. He has been diligent to mow, prune, paint, remove damaged trees, and open up areas that have been overgrown. For the past four years, has has planted a garden and shares his harvest with some of Zion's frequent visitors who sill long for fresh produce, but can not longer plant a garden of their own; The area even attracts picnickers. Please call Mr. Robinson at 503-266-8480 if your are interested in locating relatives, purchasing property, or just viewing the premises.

[S172] Wintermantle, Mathilda-pension papers

[S173] Census, Federal - 1860 - Sauk Co., WI, Troy Twsp

[S174] Wintermantle Genealogy: Christian and Mathilda's Family Tree 1799 to 1986

[S175] St John Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery

[S176] Letter edged in black

[S177] Letter Edged in Black

The letter is written in German. This translation is by the folks at ScripTrans

Envelope:
Mr. Christ. Wintermantel
Ackley(?), Hardin Co, Iowa
Ableman, 7 December 1880
Dear Brother-in-Law and Sister:
Father died on Saturday the 4th (December) at 5:45 in
the morning, after
a 6 week-long illness. He had at the beginning of his
illness a weakness with the back and stomach ache, we
used the Lebenswecker*, whereupon he was better, but
he does not lose the entire weakness, whereupon we let
the doctor come, but as soon as father had the
medicine taken away ? was to eat, so that in 9 days,
he had forgotten he was to meet with Karl. Brother
John, sister Elira, and Caroline…
Brother John, sister Elira,(Probably Eliza and refers to sister Elizabeth) and Caroline her 3 daughters, which serve in Baraboo, were here for the funeral. Father endured from Friday noon up to his end after much
pain. Father died gladly, since he himself saw, that he cannot have much luck and more happy conditions with his handicap. Father was buried yesterday the 6th of the month, he now has overcome all ? and worries and the ground may be easy to him.
The rest of us are well and hope that our letter, to you, finds you well.
Many cordial greetings from all of us to all of you.
Your brother, A. Fey

* Originally invented in the 1850s by Carl Baunscheidt
and called a Lebenswecker (German for "Life
Awakener"), this counter-irritation device consisted
of an 8" long turned ebony hollow handle, with 30
small needles in one end which the operator coats with
Baunscheidt's inflammatory oil. A spiral spring
concealed in the handle is then pulled back and let go
to drive the 30 needles and their irritating oil into
the skin.


[S178] Census, Federal - 1880 - Sauk Co, Wi., town of Excelsior

[S179] Druschel-obituary

[S180] Druschel, Wm - obit

[S181] Wintermantel, Fey - an Email

[S182] Wayne Wardle letter to Dianne Stevens dated 3 Jun 2003

[S183] Matilda Wintermantle/ H. C. Weber Marriage Certificate

[S184] Matilda Weber Obituary

WEBER, Matilda--Passed away at a local
hospital Nov. 1. Her home was at Yak-
ima, Wash. She was the widow of the
late Rev. Henry C. Weber of the Inland
Empire. Survived by 3 daughters, Mrs.
Esther Polenske of Edwall, Wash.; Mrs.
Ella Braun and Mrs. Lenora McCrory,
both of Yakima; 1 son, Walter Weber of
Seattle, Wash.; 5 sisters, 2 in Yakima
and 3 in Portland, and 1 brother of
Portland, Ore.; 11 grandchildren, and
4 great-grandchildren. She was a mem-
ber of Knobhill Evangelical church of
Yakima, Wash. The THORNHILL-CAREY
FUNERAL HOME, N1322 Monroe st.,
is intrusted with her last rites.

[S185] Census, Federal - 1900 - Marion Co, OR, Sidney Precinct ED140

[S186] William Fredric Wintermantle death certificate

[S187] Census, Federal - 1900 - Lincoln Co, WA, Sassin Precinct ED41

[S188] Patsy Clark Email of 5 Feb 2004 to Dianne Stevens

[S189] Census, Federal - 1910 - Lincoln Co., Washington, Edwall precinct

[S190] Census, Federal - 1920 - Lincoln Co., Washington, Edwall Precinct

[S191] Christian Wintermantle Journal as translated by Renata Schwertl, Madison,WI, 1983

[S192] Census, Federal - 1920 - Tillamook Co, Oregon, Hebo, ED# 389

[S193] Amelia Hornschuch Death certificate

[S194] Census, Federal - 1920 - Clackamas Co, Oregon, Canby, ED# 26

[S195] Zimmerman, Forrest- notes from conversation with

[S196] Britzius, Mathias-Descendants of

[S197] Hopp, Eve - photo of tombstone

Wife of Adam Zimmerman
Died Dec 16, 1867
age 29 yrs

HENRY
died DEC 20, 1866
age 3 yrs 6 mos

WILLIAM
Died AUG 15, 1865
age 7 mos

SARAH
died FEB 15, 1861
age 6 mos 5 das

______ Infant
Daughter died May 15, 1866

Children of
ADAM and EVE Zimmerman

[S198] Zimmerman Family Tree

[S199] Wheeler Family Tree

[S200] Census, Federal - 1900 - Multnomah Co, city of Portland

[S201] Census, Federal - 1930 - Lake Co., Illinois, Zion

[S202] Census, Federal - 1920 - Lake Co, Illinois, Benton Twsp. ED # 244

[S203] Census, Federal - 1930 - Multnomah Co, Oregon, Portland, ED # 284

[S204] Census, Federal - 1920 - Multnomah County, Oregon, city of Portland, ED# 22, sheet 13

[S205] Britzius, Zimmerman, Maurer Research

[S206] Kneil, Elizabeth - photo of tombstone

[S207] Census, Federal - 1880 - Fillmore Co., MN, Spring Valley Twsp. ED86

[S208] Census, Federal - 1900 - Fillmore Co., MN, Spring Valley Twsp ED 37

[S209] Census, Federal - 1910 - Fillmore Co., MN, Spring Valley Twsp. ED 35

[S210] Census, Federal - 1920 - Fillmore Co., MN, Spring Valley Village

[S211] Census, Federal - 1880 - Martin Co., MN, Fraser Twsp ED154

[S212] Census, Federal - 1900 - Martin Co., MN ED171 p.1A

[S213] Poems by Mary L. Derrick Balis

To the Memory of "Grandma Balis"
Died Dec. 19, 1881, aged 80 years.


Straightened at last the crippled limbs,
Folded in rest the weary hands,
Another angel near God's throne,
Happiest of all the angel band.


Weary, and faint, and sick, below,
Yet waiting with patience the Master's will;
Wondering why others were called to go,
While she, so willing, should linger still.

Full of good works, her simple life,
Full of firm faith, her trusting heart;
Her gentle words disarmed all strife.
And took from the bitterest wound its smart.

The Lord was her comfort, her strength, her trust,

Her "Rock of Refuge" in time of need,
Tho' the poor,weak body will crumble to dust,
She leaned, we know on no broken reed.

And we feel she has gone to her sure reward
In heaven, where "The ransomed and angels be,"
For "Blessed are they who die in the Lord,"
And we truly can say, Of such was she.

M. L. Balis
Orleans Nebraska
Jan. 9th, 1882

"Ina Maude Balis, daughter of John and Mary Derrick Balis, died November 20, 1884. born July 3, 1884, age 3 months and 21 days, buried at Orleans, Nebraska.

A verse written by her mother, Mary Derrick Balis:

God looking down from heaven
Saw our Ina, sweet and fair.
'She is too pure for earth,' He said,
'I'll take her to my care.'
And while we grieve that God should take
The treasure He had given
Her tiny hands still hold the charm
To draw our souls to heaven."



Verse written by Mary Derrick Balis on the death of three little girl Derrick cousins between May and October 1884.

"To the Memory of little Susie, May, and Ina - by One who Loved them all

Twas in a garden where bright flowers bloom
And noxious weeds forever were upspringing.
The air was heavy with sweet perfume
But poisonous breaths the weeds were ever bringing.

Three lilly buds upon their parent stems
Received the gardeners ever watchful care.
He cherished as misers do their gems
And sheltered them from each rude breath of air.

And as he watched each petal, pure, unfold,
He loved them more with each discovered grace,
Until he thought, No other hand more bold
Must pluck my flowers from their growing place.

I must at least have one. Which shall it be?
The one half open with its pearly leaves
Half hiding, half disclosing, promises to me
That makes its plucking sore to grieve?

But should I leave it - that I cannot do.
I must have one. He broke it from its stem
Then turning, gazed upon the other two.
"I must have all!" he cried. "I must have them!"

"The one almost a lily bloom
The one a tiny bud, so fair and sweet."
He left the garden all in the deepest gloom
And took his treasure to the Master's feet.

"Master, behold these lovely buds I bring.
They were too pure and fair to bloom on earth.
Here in your garden all the year is spring
And here of loving care there is no dearth.

On earth rude storms must sometimes near them come.
Perhaps the tempest finds them in its track.
I love my flowers. 'Tis why I bring them home.
I love them so, I would not take them back.

Though I shall miss them and shall often weep
Still this will comfort me thru future years.
I know the Master safe my buds will keep
And in his own good time will dry my tears."

[S214] Derrick Family History

[S215] The Richard Nyman Farm

[S216] Nyman Richard Picnic-notes-summer 1984

[S217] Cemeteries - an Email

[S218] Census, Federal - 1870 - Sauk CO, WI, Twsp of Franklin, PO Plain

[S219] Jacob Wintermantel Passport

Passport No. 38 Hemisphere
No. 11413 Purpose: To travel to America
Canton Baden
Oberheim Section Passpot Bureau Breisach

Description:
age - 55 years
Height - 5 ft 9 in
stature - slim
face - longish, healthy
hair - brown
Forehead - high
eyebrows - brown
eyes - blue
nose - pointed
mouth - middlesized
beard - small beard in cheeks
chin - round
distinguishing marks - none
Personal affairs - married

Signature - Jacob Wintermantel

All native and foreign civil and military authorities are requested to let the holder of this passport -
Jacob Wintrmantel
and his wife, Salome Walter
and their six children -
Anna Maria - 26
George Jacob - 24
John George - 24
William - 17
Rosina - 15
Christian - 13
born in Ihringen, residing in Ihringen, who wish to travel to North America in order to settle there, travel free and without hindrance, also providing protection and help if needed. This pass was issued upon proper payment in triplicate, 9 April 1856.
Witnessed by Gortsch - Passport Bureau

[S220] Census, Federal - 1850 - Green Co., Wi, town of Spring Grove

[S221] PAF file: Boslow_Anc_Stevens.paf

[S222] TenEyck Family Record Book

[S223] Stevens Family History

[S224] Round Robin Letter from Hettie to her children, nieces, and nephews dated 9 Jun 1973

[S225] History of Green County, Wisconsin - 1884

[S226] History of Old Clarence

"The old village plot was located on land in Section 2, which was first settled by Wm. Sherry in the spring of 1841...

"Clarence was known in those days as Tenneyville. It was later named Clarence in honor of Squire Derrick, the name of the town from which he came ...

"Morris Derrick, brother of Squire Derrick, kept a small stock of groceries and liquors ...

"In 1840 Rudolphus Derrick settled on Section 2 in the town of Spring Grove. He bought 1200 acres of land and was one of the leading men of his time. He built a log house west of the bluff where he lived until his death. He was Justice of the Peace for many years. His log house served as a court house. His son, Franklyn Derrick, father of Frank Derrick, built the house on the hill...

"Jacob Ten Eyck, my grandfather, came from Canada and bought 540 acres of Rudolphus Derrick. He built a house just west of the Clarence bridge on the south side of the road.

The log house that grandfather built had no doors or windows -only places cut for them and blankets were hung up at the door. (There was no saw mill.) All slept in the loft, or up stairs reached by a ladder, and after all were up, the ladder was drawn up so the wolves could not reach them. Kate (daughter of Jacob) said she could see wolves everywhere, their eyes shining in the dark ... Kate was the first white child born in Clarence ...

"Grandmother Ten Eyck was an invalid in the latter part of her life. She never tired of relating incidents of the early settlements. Especially of Peter Emel, the Frenchman, and his Indian wife, who often called. They would follow Mrs. Ten Eyck to the chamber, cellar, or garden, when she would supply them with meat or other eatables. She told of the herds of deer that bounded through the brush and thicket that then surrounded the place, and of the wild turkey that came and gobbled near the door, feeding from the corn they found. Kate Taylor said she could remember seeing 30 deer at one time.

"Before there was a bridge, Grandfather Ten Eyck built a canoe out of logs in which he brought the people across the river that had no other way. Later, a bridge was built but every winter it would wash out. Frank Derrick says that once when it had gone out they built a raft of logs and had a couple of pulleys in which ropes were run. They would take hold of the rope and pull the raft to their side, then all would get on, the smallest children were made to sit down and the older ones would manage the raft. It would float down with the current as far as it could go, and then they would pull on another rope to bring them to the other side. He says many a morning they went to school that way and as he thinks of it now, he wonders how it happened none of them drowned...

"Sugar River received its name from the white sand that could be seen through the water.

"An old cemetery used in the days of Clarence is located on Section 2 opposite the Searles place. A private graveyard is located on the original purchase of R. H. Derrick.

"In the spring the Indians camped along the Sugar River. They came to fish and hunt. The men and women walked, their tents and other things were fastened to long poles. One end was held up by the pony and the other dragged on the ground. One winter there was a sickness among them and nothing to eat. Someone came and told Grandfather Ten Eyck and he sent word back for them to bring their ponies and he would help them. They came and he loaded their ponies with meat, vegetables, bread and straw. The children that died, they hung up in the trees down near the bridge where the park is now. They were left there through the winter and the next spring they came for them, but they never came again to camp."

""The old hotel and barn were destroyed by fire and the post office was discontinued in 1857 and who can tell what became of the many, many homes and business places. Everything is gone where was once this beautiful village of Clarence and now laid out in fields of farm land and farm homes."

[S227] Clarence

The Half-Way Tree

"This tree is a burr oak standing south of HWY 81 on land once owned by Charles A. Warner...His son well remembers the Indian chief who twice a year with some members of his tribe camped on the bank of the Sugar River where it flowed through Warner land... When [the son] was a little boy, about 1867, he can remember the Indian chief standing at the door of his father's blacksmith shop, where he had come to get a gun and some other things repaired, and saying, 'You no cut that tree!' and pointing to the burr oak, which still stands alone. The Indian then explained to Mr. Warner that the tree marked for the Indians the point which was one half way between the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes.

The Indians walking single file, one foot directly in front of the other, had worn the trail down through the sod. The tree was then about the size of a stove pipe. The bark was hacked in many places by Indian tomahawks. One year during an unusual drought nearly all the leaves died. At another time the tree was found one morning stripped of all its leaves by grasshoppers. Mr. Warner promised it should stand and it has. The Indian trail wound from the northeast to the southwest. Mr. Warner, coming home one day, announced that the Indians were quite accurate, as the middle point had been located at Magnolia."

[S228] Sheldon Family Line, The

[S229] Genealogy and History of the Derthicks and Related Derricks, Eight Centuries of the Derthicks and Related Derricks...

[S230] Three1252

[S231] Ephraim Derrick

I'm 99.9% positive that Ephraim was born in Colchester CT (the site of their
homestead is now in Salem township), but I don't have a primary record to
prove it. A primary record - church record, town record - may exist, but
once I had the Spencer and Goodpasture book on the Dethick/Derrick family
genealogy, I didn't search any further. The book doesn't cite a specific
church or town record for births, but states that much of the first 4
generations of the Dethicks/Derricks is documented by Ephraim Derrick's
diaries/writings and family bible.

[S232] Rolls of Honor (Ancestor Index)

[S233] Census, Federal - 1910 - Mulnomah Co., Oregon, Arleta

[S234] MA, Lynn, Vital Records of

[S235] Hardy and Bruin Ancestors

[S236] Haney Family Tree

[S237] Belle Derrick Obituary

[S238] Census, Federal - 1900 - Sauk Co, WI, Excelsior

[S239] Wisconsin Deaths 1820 -1907

[S240] History of Sauk County

[S241] Census, Federal - 1880 - Sauk, Wisconsin, Prairie du Sac

[S242] Census, Federal - 1910 - Sauk, WI, Prairie du Sac Village

[S243] Descendants of Heinrich Fey

[S244] Ancestry.com ID: 1024794

[S245] Randall

[S246] Census, Federal - 1790 - NY, Dutchess Co., town of Amenia

[S247] Census, Federal - 1850 - Bergen Co., NJ, Franklin

[S248] Ratables - 1816 - Pequannock Twsp, Morris County, NJ

[S249] Census, Federal - 1820 - Orange co., NY, Blooming Grove

[S250] Census, Federal - 1830 - Bergen Co., NJ, Franklin

[S251] Passaic County, New Jersey - Vol. AC - Marriages Deaths 1848 - 1867

[S252] Deaths in the Township of Hanover, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, from the 1st day of May1868 to the 1st day of M

[S253] Re: Oliver Levi

Dear Dianne,
Thank you for your note. In one paragraph, you've multiplied my
knowledge of Oliver Levi tenfold! I know just about nothing about
Oliver or his family. My only connection is the similarity of places
and names connecting my gggrandmother, Maria Levi, and Oliver
and Mary Demouth.
In August 1838, my gggrandfather, Isaac Burgey married Maria Levi in
Pequannock Twp, Morris County. Judging from later censuses, Maria
would have been 20 years old at the time. In 1816 in Pequannock Twp,
Oliver Levi married Mary Demouth, the Rev. Joseph Totten presiding.
(Isaac and Maria were married by a JP). In the 1840 federal census,
Isaac and Oliver were enumerated one after the other. Neither appears
in the 1830 census. Because of this proximity, the names, the location,
and the approximate date of Maria's birth, I am assuming Oliver and Mary
are Maria's parents. I have not found any hard evidence, however.
In the 1850 census, Oliver is living with other another Demouth family
and there is no trace of Mary. By that time, Isaac and Maria are in
Newark. Maria's death record says her father's name was Isaac and
her mother's name was Margareth. I discount this because her
husband Isaac had been dead 16 years and there was never any
evidence there was someone named Isaac Levi in Pequannock.
Dianne, that's all I know. I did get an inquiry from someone about
Mariah Levi. It was about a year ago. I thought it was my Maria but
the birth date was similar to yours. I'll try to find if I kept a copy of
that email but I'm not confident.
Thanks so much for writing. I hope this helps you in some way. Can
you tell me what was your source for the information about Oliver? George

[S254] Census, Federal - 1850 - Morris Co, NJ, Pequannock Twsp - District # 15

[S255] Church of Jesus Christ of the latter Day Saints - Familysearch.com

[S256] Burying Grounds of Sharon Connecticut, Amenia and Northeast New York

[S257] Bailey Genealogy, James, John, & Thomas & their Descendants in Three parts.

[S258] Elizabeth Demouth Death Certificate

[S259] EMail dated 9 JUN 2002

[S260] Rockaway Records of Morris County NJ Families

The DeMont Family

In my collections made in the centennial year (1876) some account of the DeMouth family were given to me by a member of that family, which I do not find in the Morris County history, which I will make mention here that the record may be preserved.

The DeMont, or DeMouth family were formerly residents of France, French Hugenots who fled from France on account of their Protestant faith and removed to Hanover in Germany, and from thence emigrated to America in June, 1709, and became the first settlers of Rockaway Valley, of this township. They were the first white settlers in the valley, and this family was in possession of old papers and deeds dating from 1709 to 1730, and an old relic, a razor hone of petrified wood, which came over with the family, and had traditionally been preserved in the family a long time during their residence in France. Several other relics were well preserved and of great antiquity.

The early family records had been lost, but history mentions Frederick, and Jacob a probable son. They were also among the earliest settlers at New Foundland in this (Rockaway) township. The mythical inscription "P. x S. 1773" on the triangular stone above the door of the old stone house now owned by Theodore Brown, may be interpreted that the building was erected by Peter Snyder in 1773. It was an addition to the original stone house built just 40 years previous upon the lands owned by a member of the DeMouth family, who located there from Rockaway Valley about 1730, and inherited by the wife of Peter Snyder, who was a daughter of this early settler at New Foundland.

Mr. Thomas DeMouth, who gave me this information, lived and owned lands where the Clinton Reservoir now is, these lands being occupied by his father, Thomas, a descendant of the original family in America. He was born (the elder Thomas DeMouth - DZS) Sept. 2, 1804, died July 2, 1881. Married Betsey Levi, of Litchfield, Ct. Her people were among the first settlers of that county. She was born Oct. 1, 1799, died Sept. 8, 1887. Both buried at Oak Ridge. Children: Wesley, who served in the war '61-5; Electa, married Rev. Peter D. Vreeland, Nov. 12, 1856; Elizabeth, married Patrick Burns Nov. 16, 1867; Thomas, Jr., born Oct 4, 1838, died Aug. 4, 1858; Hiram, born Mar.30, 1840, married Stagg, died about 1880; Abner and Minerva.

[S261] Sharon,Conn., Probate Records 1757-1783: Towns of Sharon, Kent, Canaan, and Salisbury

[S262] "The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: Groton"

[S263] Mudge Research notes

[S264] LostBowyer

[S265] Maurer Descendants

[S266] Maurer, Christina Elizabeth - tombstone

[S267] Research of Claude B. Finley & Others Family Tree

[S268] Hill Family Tree

[S269] Census, Federal - 1900 - Sauk Co, Wi, Twsp Honey Creek ED137 p.10A

[S270] Letter from George Wintermantle to Mathilda Druschel 1/16/1908

[S271] Census, Federal - 1870 - Sauk Co., WI, Twsp of Honey Creek

[S272] Census, Federal - 1880 - Sauk Co, Wi, Honey Creek Twsp, ED# 254

[S273] Census, Federal - 1860 - Sauk Co., WI, Honey Creek Twsp.

[S274] Letter from George Wintermantle to relatives in Germany

January 31, 1875

Honey Creek, Sauk County, Wisconsin

Dear Relatives and Friends,

Since nearly 10 years have already passed since our emigration to America, and I have not entirely forgotten you who still live at my place of birth, I finally came to the thought to write again to you. Very likely, there are those of our relatives and acquaintances there who still think about us and would like to know how things are going with the Wintermantel family in America. This short report will give you some idea how we have fared.

After a wait of 2 days in New York we journeyed directly to Wisconsin and settled in Honey Creek, Sauk County, where we worked for the first few months for different farmers until August when our father moved a few miles farther and, in September, bought 40 acres of land for $1.00 an acre. Next spring we built a house on this land, and that is where the parents now live.

The first years father broke up 20 to 30 acres of land with the help of Jacob and William planted a vineyard and fruit trees, so that the parents have a pretty nice home. Both are still living. Father is still well and strong for his age. Mother is somewhat frail, but still pretty well. They live in well-to- circumstances and know nothing of want, for their land has produced MANY A GOOD HARVEST of wheat, oats, corn, wine and different vegetables with which you are acquainted too.

The land was still pretty wild when we arrived. The first ones came to this region about 10 years earlier, most of them from Switzerland, others from North Germany and South Germany and from the Alsace, still others from the eastern and southern states. Until 1846, wild people and wild animals were the only inhabitants of this region. And some of the original inhabitants are still present.

Now I will gove you a brief report of all our relatives. M. Schmidlins live close by our parents. He had father's farm in rent for several years. but then they bought out an Irishman. The two older daughters are married. Several children were born in America, and several have died. The parents
and the rest of the children are healthy and well. Brother John Jacob was found by Brother William in Memphis in 1860 and then took the train to Wisconsin. He lived for several years with the parents. In 1865 he went to Iowa, bought land, married, sold the land again, moved farther west, bought other land at Winterset, Iowa County, Iowa, where he now lives. He is a widower, but lives in well-to-do circumstances. We never saw anything more of Brother Fredrich. According to J. J. Angaben he died in 1847 in Louisville, Kentucky. Sister Anna Maria has also died. She was married to Rudolf Jager, a
cobbler from Hanover. He died 3 years earlier in 1867. Brother George JACOB lives beside Schmidlin. He was married in 1859 to Agnes Joos, who as a little girl came from Switzerland with her parents. He does little as a cobbler, but in his farming he already has good help from his boys.

During the Civil War George JACOB'S lot came to go into the army, and he went to Petersburg and Richmond in Virginia. He returned to Wisconsin safe and sound at the close of the war. It was hard for him to leave wife and children. He told me that sometimes everything was a cemetery for the fallen soldiers. Brother William enlisted in the army in the beginning of the war. He served 3 years in the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment, mostly under General Bloncl in the southwest, in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and in Indian Territory. He was in many battles and bloody situations, and in danger day and night between southern rebels and enemy Indians. In 1865 he moved with John Jacob to Iowa where he bought and sold farms several times, naturally not without profit. But two years ago he moved to Kansas where he again acquired 160 acres of land. Probably, according to law, every soldier with an honorable discharge was entitled to 160 acres of land. He sold a farm in Iowa, I think it was 730 acres. His wife was a daughter of a German preacher from Illinois. Sister Rosina was married in October, 1861, and lives in Minnesota since 1865. This state is west of Wisconsin. And the place where Rosina lives with her husband, Paul Heiz, is probably 300 miles from here.
Brother Christian was also in the war. He served in the 26th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment He was in some of the largest battles of the whole war, near Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville in Virginia and at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. He endured earthshaking cannon fire, he saw blood flow in streams in larger and smaller battles. After his three years of service in the army he came back hom from the war unhurt. After the war he married Mathilda Fei who came with her parents from Prussia to America. In 1867 he sowed 2 acres of hops on Father's land and made more than a thousand dollars from the hops. In the fall of 1868 he moved to the other brothers in Iowa.

Iowa, our western neighbor state, draws the people there because there it is not necessary to make a farm out of woodland like in Wisconsin, in most cases, for there on the large prairies you can see only heaven and grass for hundreds of miles. There the settlers can prepare 40, 50 or 60 acres of the nicest and fattest land with the break-plow and two teams of horses in one summer, and harvest 800, 1000 or 1500 bushels of wheat the next summer, and so with one stroke come to easy street. Of course, it does not always go so -well, but it does in many cases. The harvesting as well as the sowing and threshing is done with machines. Ten horses (5 teams) and 12 to 14 men are used for threshing when the grain and weather are dry, and 400 to 500 bushels of wheat or 700 bushels of oats can be threshed in one day, and in most cases, so well cleaned that it can be taken to the mill or to the market. Of course, the grain is cheap in the west and the workers wages are high. From myself, I cannot report such famous deeds and thrilling experiences.

Not like my brothers, I stayed in the same town and county where we settled in June, 1856. For five years I worked as a hired man for $140 a year. But in 1858 1 already bought 43 acres of land for $315. The following year I bought 20 acres more for $45. These 20 acres are hilly with much timber on them. In 1861 I made the beginning on this piece of land, and with the help of Brother Christian I cleared 8 acres of hazelbrush and burned it all in 8 days. We broke the land with a large plow and 5 yoke of oxen in 4 1/2 days. The next year I already threshed 157 bushels of wheat. The next spring I cleared five acres more on which I immediately planted corn and potatoes. Results were very good.

In December, 1862, I married Charlotte Rose, daughter of Fredrich and Katrina Rose, but after a short marriage of I year and 2 weeks, my dear Charlotte died. Eleven weeks before her death a girl was born whom I turned over to my sister, Salome, for her upbringing. She was a real mother to the dear child until I was married again the following year to Anna Kindschi. She came with her father and relatives from Switzerland to America. With her I have 5 girls. Two are going to school. They are being taught German and English.

On January 13th I received a letter from Brother Christian in Iowa in which he enclosed a letter from you which you sent to Christian Wintermantel in Iowa. Regarding this I wanted to write to you, and had a letter ready when I received 2 other letters from him, one was from you and one from my mother's oldest sister, Kathrina, very likely written by her daughter, Kathrina. The next morning I brought them to my parents and read them to them in the presence of their daughter, Salome, and the young Schmidlin. These 2 letters surprised us, and brought joy, but also sorrow. We blamed ourselves for great carelessness, that for such a long time we did not write to you, and if I should give the reason, I would not know what to say. After the letters were read, father gave me $10 which I was to send to my mother's oldest sister. But if she should not be living any more, one half of it shall go to Rosina, the other sister of my mother, but the other half to go to the oldest sister's daughter, Kathrina.

Now I could come to a close, but I cannot send empty paper to Germany. I will, therefore, write something about the price of land. Last spring a farm of 120 acres was sold in our neighborhood for $2,700. It is almost all level land, but perhaps 50 acres is usable, the other is woods. But the land is all fertile. Another farm of 200 acres, with 80 acres under plow was sold for $4,250. On it was a 2 story stone house which cost $1,200.

Now I shall also write something of the conditions of the state and church, but there isn't enough room. Finally, a hearty greeting from us all to you all. Next spring I want to write another letter, God willing. When you write again tell us how many gulden you received for the $10. Our address is,

George Wintermantel, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

[S275] Census, Federal - 1870 - Fillmore Co., MN, Preston Twsp, Preston Village

[S276] Zimmerman-Grubb wedding announcement

[S277] Weston East Cemetery, Christy, Clark Co, Wi near Loyal

[S278] Melvin, G.

[S279] Milt's Secondary Family History

[S280] Thomas and Lucy Martindale

[S281] Filice, Almeda letter

[S282] Wisconsin Births 1820 - 1907

[S283] California Birth Index 1905 - 1910

[S284] Census, Federal - 1930 - Clark Co, Wisconsin, Weston - dist 42

[S285] Schaper, Erma - Letter to DZStevens 21 Jan 1977

[S286] Census, Federal - 1880 - Gosper Co, Nebraska, Elk Creek

[S287] Martindale, James Charles - Social Security Application

[S288] Hicks, Bette - letter re DeMouth family tree 1976

[S289] Census, Federal - 1900 - Sauk Co., WI, Twsp of Franklin ED134 p.3A

[S290] Census, Special, of Civil War veterans and widows - 1890

[S291] Census, Federal - 1880 - Sauk Co, WI, Twsp of Franklin, ED# 251

[S292] Census, Federal - 1860 - Sauk Co., WI, Bear Creek Twsp - roll 1429

[S293] Christian Wintermantel Pension Papers

[S294] Civil War Soldiers, American

[S295] Census, Federal - 1880 - Multnomah Co, OR Fulton Precinct ED92

[S296] Kleasner, Mattie Lou - obituary

[S297] Kleasner, Louis - newspaper article - "Tank Fighter Tells of Drive Through Germany"

[S298] Census, Federal - 1860 - Sauk Co, WI, Franklin Twsp, p.159

[S299] Wintermantel Cemetery

[S300] Census, Federal - 1870 - Madison Co, IA roll #407, Jackson Twsp.

[S301] John J. Wintermantel data so far.............

[S302] Census, Federal - 1900 - Sioux Co, Iowa, Lincoln Twso, City of Hull, ED# 138

[S303] Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index

[S304] Census, Federal - 1900 - Sauk Co., WI - Prairie du Sac village ED141 p. 4B

[S305] Fred & Rose Sprecher's 50th Wedding Anniversary Compilation

[S306] Jan Bender phone conversation on 2 Aug 2003

[S307] Census, Federal - 1900 - Columbia Co, WI, Lodi ED15 p. 1B

[S308] George H. Wintermantle - death certificate

[S309] Census, Federal - 1900 - Snohomish CO., WA, City of Everett - ED213

[S310] Census, Federal - 1870 - Benton Co, Iowa, Eldorado Twsp

[S311] Census, Federal - 1880 - Multnomah Co., Willamette Slough Precinct ED92

[S312] Edna Monroe Reeves Death Certificate

[S313] Census, Federal - 1850 - Dane Co., WI, York

[S314] A History of Portland

[S315] Loyal Cemetery Index

[S316] Pre-1907 Wisconsin Vital Records

[S317] Census, Federal - 1880 - Clark Co., WI, town of Loyal

[S318] Joseph Todhunter Probate Papers

[S319] Census, Federal - 1850 - Waukesha Co.,WI, town of Brookfield, p. 187

[S320] Steel Email dated 23 May 2002

"Dianne
From the Bishops Transcripts
9 Dec 1810 Baptized Joseph the illegitimate son of Mary Todhunter of
Hutton, Jeremiah Lee the reputed father."

[S321] Census, Federal - 1880 - Clark Co, WI, town of Sherman

[S322] Hi Friend in Wisconsin

Dianne
Did the census records say where Joseph (Snr) was born as I can not see his birth in Watermillock, however it would appear Mary was born there and he probably travelled there to get married, there is a great concentration of Todhunters in Caldbeck just a few miles to the north of Watermillock. They will have left before the 1851 census. Unfortunately my extracts start around 1800 and end 1837 the period I am interested in, but I have found these, so if you are sure that Hannah and Joseph were their children then I guess you have found them.
Not sure if we are related yet, but am working on in :-)
Hope this will help.
Good luck
John
------------------------------------------------------- Hannah TODHUNTER
Sex: F


Event(s):
Christening: 29 Jul 1841
Watermillock, Cumberland, England


Parents:
Father: Joseph TODHUNTER
Mother: Mary WHITE
-------------------------------------------------------
Joseph TODHUNTER
Sex: M


Event(s):
Christening: 27 Jul 1845
Watermillock, Cumberland, England


Parents:
Father: Joseph TODHUNTER
Mother: Mary WHITE
--------------------------------------------------------
Mary WHITE
Sex: F


Event(s):
Christening: 31 Jan 1813
Watermillock, Cumberland, England


Parents:
Father: John Harris WHITE
Mother: Hannah MOUNSEY
John Steel

[S323] Census, Federal - 1900 - Clark Co, WI, Unity twsp ED# 16

[S324] Census, Federal - 1910 - Clark Co, WI, Unity, ED# 20

[S325] Census, Federal - 1880 - Clark Co, WI, town of Unity

[S326] Census, Federal - 1900 - Clark Co., WI Loyal ED #25

[S327] Census, Federal - 1920 - Fond du Lac Co, WI, Fond du Lac, ED 39

[S328] Census, Federal - 1920 - Fillmore Co., MN, Spring Valley Twsp ED34

[S329] Feathgill, Ethel - phone conversation 20DEC2001

[S330] Pequannock Tax List #3 1778-1780

1778-80 tax list - Adam Dmott -460(improved acres) worth 3000 #s, 102(unimproved acres) worth 200#s, 12 (horses), 20 (horned cattle), 15 (hogs), 3(slaves), 222(Pounds out at interest), Exempt ("Demout 562(acres), 8(horses), 12(horned cattle), 4(hogs), 2(slaves),

[S331] Pequannock Town Book 1741-1754

[S332] New York City Lutheran Church book

[S333] Palatine Families of New York, The

Jacob Demuth (Hunter Lists #118) Jacob Demuth made his first appearance on the Hunter lIsts 1 July 1710 with 4 pers. over 10 yrs. of age and 2 pers. under 10 yrs. The household showed 5 pers over 10yrs. and 1 under 10 on 4 Oct 1710, 4 pers. over 10 yrs. and 1 under 10 on 31 Dec 1710, and then 5 pers. over 10 yrs. of age 24 June 1711. Jacob Dimouth, 1 man, 1 lad aged 9 to 15, 1 woman, and 2 maids aged 9 to 15, were in Ulster Co. in 1710/11 (West Camp Census). Jacob Yeymout/Zeymout was noted on the Ramapo Tract in N.J. in 1714 (Ramapo Tract Acct. Bk.). Jacob Demuth and his wife with 3 Ch. were at Hackensack ca. 1716/17 (Simmendinger Register); There was also a Jacob Demuth with wife Anna Elisabetha and 3 ch. at Beckmansland mentioned in Simmendinger. Jacob Demuth of Eulenkil and Hanover appeared in Berkenmeyer's Protocol in 1731 (Albany Protocol, p. 19) He md. 1st Anna Elisabetha (Febers?); he may have been the Jacob Tymouth widower, who md. Barbar Parleman, widow, in 1735 (Pompton Plains Ref. Chbk.) or the Jacob Themout, widower of Hooghwyzel, Darmstad, Germany, who md. Barbara Thewalt, widow, b. Moxter, Germany, in 1736 (Acquackanonk Ref. Chbk. ) . Issue with 1st wife:
1) Anna Dorothea (HJ), md. Johann Peter Friederich June 1717 (N.Y. City Luth. Chbk.).
2) Anna Maria (HJ), conf. at Newtown 12 June 1712 (West Camp Luth. Chbk.). She md. Martin Van Duyn (HJ), and they were sp. by Jacob Themoth and Elis. Febers in 1728 (Acquackanonk Ref. Chbk.).
3) Johann Frederich (HJ), conf. Easter 1714 (West Camp Luth. CXhbk.). Fredrik Temont, single man b. Darmstadt, md. 14 April 1722 Annatie Miller, single woman b. Hedenborgh (Hackensack Ref. Chbk.): her full name was Annatie Charlotte Muller (HJ). Issue:
i)Cornad, bpt. 4 weeks old 6 March 1733/34 on the Eulenkill - sp.: Jacob Demuth and wife Elisabeth (N.Y. Cuty Luth. Chbk.).
ii) Elisabetha, b. 29 Oct. 1735 and bpt. on the Eulenkill - sp.: Pieter Friederich and wife Anna Dorothea (N.Y.City Luth. Chbk.).

[S334] Montville Reformed Cemetery, NJ

[S335] Kayhart, Demouth

[S336] Family History of the Ancestors of Lois Eleanor Wells

Early records, and the De Mouths themselves, frequently spelled the name differently, so it was necessary to search for information on these ancestors under such spellings as De Muth, Demont, De Mont, Dumont, Demit, Demet, Demott, De Mott, De Met, Demun, Demund, Demut, De Mutt, Dumon, Dumond, Dumot, Du Mott, Du Mond, De Muthe, and De Mouth. In France the name was often written "de Mathe", as is shown in more than one transaction we found. In "Notorial Records from 1603 to 1665" Pierre Sanxy is listed as attorney for Joachim and Clorinde de Mathe, his wife. (Our branch of the family always pronounced the name to rhyme with "Vermouth" regardless of how it was spelled.)

The earliest De Muths came over before the Huguenot troubles in France, colonized the Bergen, N.J. area and had large landholdings dating from 1624 in and near Boonton, N.J. The De Mott Hill and Cemetery there still exist. They say that Abner De Mouth lived like a feudal lord; he had 7000 acres of land, had his own brewery and his own blacksmith shop, all on his own place.

Our direct ancestral De Mouths were Huguenots, natives of France who fled from there at the time of Louis XIV when he revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1685. (The Edict had been promulgated by Henry IV in 1598 and had given the Huguenots almost a hundred years of peace.) The Revocation created a period called the "Reign of Terror" by those who endured the persecution, who had all their property confiscated, who were forbidden to worship as Protestants and whose lives were threatened if they failed to conform or tried to escape. Their ministers were nearly all executed. Fortunate escapees fled to Germany and Holland.

Three De Mott brothers and other members of their family escaped from Brittany and fled to Holland. They waited there ten years for any of their retainers who might wish to accompany them to the New World and who might find ways to escape from France to join them. One of the brothers received a large land grant from Holland to property up beyond Boonton in New Jersey. In 1709 these three families came to America. Some settled in the Boonton area where earlier De Mouths had colonized; the little towns and hills and cemeteries thereabouts still bear the family name. Others settled down in Somerset and they gradually spread out all over Rockaway Valley.

Many early family records have now been lost but history records that two of these brothers, Jacob and Frederick De Mouth, from 1709 to 1730 recorded legal papers and deeds to property at New Foundland in Rockaway Township and elsewhere in Rockaway Valley. The records. refer to them as "Jacob and Frederick De Mouth, first settlers of Rockaway Valley". These records spell their names variously as De Mathe, De Mott, De Mouth, De Muthe or De Muth. In 1730 Jacob built a sturdy house of stone for his family not far from New Foundland near the site of the old Clinton Reservoir. His grandson, also named Jacob, is the first of our De Mouth ancestors in America for whom we have exact and complete dates: he was born in 1763 and died March 22, 1835.

The old stone house was occupied for a time by a De Mouth daughter whose husband, Peter Snyder, built an addition to the house and a new entry way. Above the door he set a triangular stone with the Mysterious-looking inscription P.X.S. 1773. It was occupied by our direct ancestors for five generations. The last to live there before it was destroyed was Margaret De Mouth who married Theodore Denman in 1854. Her daughter, Suzanne Denman, as a very young woman, went to visit the site and got the above information from the man who occupied the next farm, Thomas De Mouth. . . Suzanne (Suzanne Denman Vincett, who first researched genealogical data for this book and who collected most of the data)

[S337] Census, Federal - 1850 - Morris Co., NJ, Hanover

[S338] Malinda Kayhart and Jirah Demouth

[S339] West Camp Census

Statement of Heads of Palaten Famileys and Number of Persons in Both Towns of ye West Side Hudsons River. Winter 1710.

Dimouth, Jacob - 1 man, 1 lad (9-15), 1 Woman, 2 maids (girls 9-15), Total - 5

[S340] Palatine Heads of Families from Governor Hunter's Ration Lists June 1710 to September 1714

Compiled from the records in London and Presented to the Descendants of the Palatines by

[S341] Gustine Compendium

[S342] Thomas Pierce of Charlestown, Mass.

[S343] Ewer.paf

[S344] World Family Tree: vol. 15, tree 3422

[S345] Census, Federal - 1840 - Orleans, Vermont, Derby

[S346] Census, Federal - 1850 - Jefferson Co., WI, town of Waterloo

[S347] Raven Genealogy and Family History

[S348] Charles Arquette, an Email dated 16 Apr 2003

[S349] Census, Wisconsin - 1847 - Jefferson Co., Town of Waterloo, p. 72

[S350] World Tree: vol 66, Tree # 1470

[S351] Hannah Todhunter Arquette

[S352] Loyal City Cemetery Index

[S353] Census, Federal - 1910 - Clark Co, WI, Sherman

[S354] Census, Federal - 1900 - Clark Co, WI, Sherman

[S355] Clark County Probate File # 4469

[S356] Census, Federal - 1920 - Clark Co., WI, town of Sherman ED # 30, Sheet 8B

[S357] Census, Federal - 1930 - Price Co, WI, town of Catawba

[S358] Ullrich and Birchler Families of Louisville

[S359] Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1633

[S360] Ayres/Graves Families

[S361] Genealogy of Stacia Misner

[S362] Colchester County, Nova Scotia Genweb site - Births

[S363] Census, Federal - 1920 - Whatcom Co., WA - ED# 231, p. 3B

[S364] Patriquin Connection

[S365] Paul & Carolee Wyatt

[S366] Families of Burlington Co., NJ

[S367] George Holmes Info

[S368] Thomas Gates

[S369] Carter

[S370] Steele Family History

[S371] White - Perry Family, The

[S372] New Jersey Marriage Records

[S373] h8465

[S374] Nephi Johnson Ancestry

[S375] RE: Condon, Stewart, Lafferty in Canada 1776

[S376] Raymond Sullivan

[S377] Walker, Frank D. - letter to Lonabell McCall dated 22 FEB 1957

[S378] Balis Clough Boston Transcript Article

[S379] James Brian Grandon Ancestry

[S380] Five Generations

[S381] Former Resident Turns 100

[S382] Texas Deaths 1964 - 1998

[S383] Horrocks, Philips, Winget, Keeler, Clark, Watson, Lockwood,
Strong, Gates and ancestors

[S384] Guyette, Sherman, Autry, et.al.

[S385] Perkins, Gene

[S387] DeMouth, Musa - informal family tree chart

[S388] Balis, Henry M. - tombstone

"Liet. H.M. Balis Age 42 yrs, 2 mo"

[S389] Covered Bridge Poem

THE OLD COVERED BRIDGE
1865-1931

At the foot of a bluff, where native pines grow,
There, a river called Sugar flows.
It lazily swerves round the bend that curves
And was crossed by a bridge, all enclosed.

The bridge was long and wide, covered top and both sides,
With lumber, the best to be had,
Logs used in the piers, had grown there for years
And the workmanship, surely not bad.
It was known far and wide, by the town at its side,,
A little burg always called Clarence.
Tho many prefer, for its kind, to refer,
"It's the Old Covered Bridge of our parents."

The pioneers too, who traveled here thru
As the emigrants pushed to the West.
Have camped neath this bluff, where waters weren't rough
And fished near the bridge with the rest.

Many a fellow has been in this plight,
As his horses pulled him thru,
Of fearing a hold-up, a ghost, or a fright,
In this dark covered bridge, in the night.

The children galore, who romped o'er the plank floor,
And whistled and called to their echo,
Have a love in their heart, from which they can't part,
For the dear Covered Bridge, we let go.

Just over the arch of this bridge, at each end,
A very huge sign used to say,
"For driving your horses off from a walk,
A $5.00 fine you must pay."

With all of this care, it would still stand there
If the auto had not come to town,
And a thirty-ton truck, just out of luck,
Broke every stringer down.

The wail that went up, filled our bitter cup,
When the Old Covered Bridge was condemned,
Do leave the Old Bridge, at Pine Bluff ridge,
As a landmark and be ever our friend.

L. B. F.

[S390] Maria Clough, Wife of Abiah Balis

[S391] Ewer Family of Massachusetts and New York

[S392] Ewer Family History

[S393] Paul Ewer Revolutionary War Pension File

[S394] Lee Massachusetts, Centennial History of theTown

[S395] Carden, H.B. letter to Lona Belle

[S396] Letter to Dianne Stevens from Ina Balis Nyman

[S397] Orfordville's Oldest Resident

[S398] Wisconsin State Journal

[S399] Condon Clan (The), Descendants of Thomas Condon, Ontario, and his son Nathaniel Bloodsworth Condon, WI and Allied Lines

[S400] Ronald Cox's Ancestors, Cousins, and Allied Families

[S401] Veith, Michele

[S402] Case and his Contemporaries, or, The Canadian itinerants' memorial: constituting a biographical memorial of Methodism in

[S403] http//www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2/john_balis_stone.htm

[S404] Lambert, Reasoner, Harness, Bohlmann

[S405] One Hundred Year-Old Letters Give Vivid Description of County

[S406] Family Tree of Cloptons Nesters Roots Hortons St Johns etc

[S407] The Condon Clan, Descendants of Thomas Condon, Ontario, and his son, Nathaniel Bloodsworth Condon, WI and Allied Lines

[S408] Calling all Condons

[S409] Olsen, Wayne - EMail dated 7 APR 2002 - "Condon, Lafferty, Stewart"

[S410] TenEyck Families and their Connections

[S411] Ancestry.com

[S412] Balis Clough Boston Transcript Article

From: "Michele Veith" <[EMail address deleted]> To: "Dianne Stevens" <[EMail address deleted]>Subject: Balis Clough Boston Transcript Article Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 13:47:18 -0500 X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000
Here it is. Interesting, but not what I had hoped for:
Balis, Clough. Would be glad of help in tracing the lineage of Abiah Balis and his wife Maria Clough, who had sisters Hannah and Caroline Clough. These Cloughs were born in Kinderhook, N. Y. After marriage she lived in Ontario County, N. Y., and Barcelona Harbor, N. Y., afterward moving to Crawford County, Pa.; then to Wisconsin. Children of Abiah and Maria Balis: George, Abraham, Luther, Thomas, Henry, Caroline, and Julia.
The article/request was written by a "J. R. B. S." I am imagining that one back in 1912 would write to the newspaper with a response, giving the reference number (the Balis, Clough entry was #3 of 9 questions this particular person wrote).

[S413] Gates

[S414] John Harris White - Email including partial Probate Record

Here is a synopsis from the probate records (including the last will and testament) for John Harris White (I only received this from www.sampubco.com on June 18. The handwriting is going to take me a while to decipher but here are the highlights so far. My plan is to fully transcribe these for posting on Rootsweb at some point.)
Date Will proved - Aug. 7, 1856, Jacob R. How, Surrogate, Cayuga County, NY; John White and Matthew White, executors.
"...that John Harris White late of the town of Summer Hill in the County of Cayuga aforesaid,departed this life on or about the Twenty First day of May in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six. That the said deceased was at the time of his death an inhabitant of the said County of Cayuga, that he has left a Last Will and Testament which is dated the Nineteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six...That the said deceased left the following heirs at law and next of kin, to with: Jonathan White, Jane Rosekrans of Moravia, Thomas White of Aurelius, Cayuga County, Isabella Jenkins of the State of Illinois, Matthew White, Joseph White, Hannah Hines[?], Mary Todhunter of the State of Wisconsin and your petitioner, children of the Deceased, Ruth Brown, Isaac Brown of the State of Wisconsin, Ami Nicholson of Cumberland County in England, Eliza McGowan whose place of residence cannot after diligent enquiry be ascertained, grandchildren of the Deceased. That the said Ruth Brown and Isaac Brown are minors and have no General Guardian. That the said deceased left no widow. That said Will relates to both real and personal estate...Dated June 24, 1856. John White, Cayuga County..."
"Will... I give an bequeath to my granddaughter Maria Baldwin, wife of Jese [?] Baldwin, the sum of sixty dollars...to my granddaughter Ann Nicholson [?], now residing in England, the sum of sixty dollars...to my granddaughter Eliza, wife of Emmet MacGowan, the sum of ten dollars...to my grandson and grand daughter Ruth Brown and Isaac Brown, the sum of Fifty dollars each...to my daughter Mary Toddhunter's children, the sum of One Hundred Dollars, to be equally divided amongst them when they attain the age of Twenty One years...to my daughter Hannah Hind's children the sum of One Hundred Dollars to be divided equally...after paying my just debts and funeral expenses...the remainder of my property is to be equally divided amongst the following of my children, viz: Matthew White, Jonathan White, John White, Joseph White, Thomas White, and my daughter Isabella, wife of Benjamin Jenkins, and my daughter Jane wife of Coonrod Rosekrans..."

[S415] Bit More

Dianne
Do you have these? From this the Hannah who died in 1800 can not be the
same one. But from this if we get to the bishops transcripts (there is a
copy in Kendal) then we can probably find Hannah's father or even
parents and maybe a birth date.
But records can be wrong but I am sure from the transcripts we will get
it, it looks also as if the Mounseys married the Cockbaines who I am
also related to. Lot of intermarrying in the rural areas in those days I
guess.
John
John Harris WHITE
Sex: M
Event(s):
Christening: 10 Sep 1788
Matterdale, Cumberland, England
Parents:
Father: Thomas WHITE
Mother: Ruth
John Harris WHITE
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Hannah MOUNSEY
Marriage: 10 Sep 1809
Watermillock, Cumberland, England

[S416] Passenger lists: New York 1820-1850

[S417] Roger Phillips Email of 16 Jul 2003

From: "Roger Phillips" To: "Dianne Z Stevens" "Larry Mead" Cc: "John & Beth Mishko" Subject: John Harris White update Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 22:37:16 -0400 X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158
I found the following item at the Owasco Cayuga Lakes Historical Society in the Rosecrans files. It is a transciption of a letter written by a daughter of Julia Ann Rosecrans White. I'm going to track down the person who has it to see if they have any other information.
This is a copy of a letter that I found in an old trunk in grandad's attic. I shall copy it exactly as it is written.
Owasco, NY April 11th 1881.
Mr. Burkes
or
Burlees
or
Burhes
Dear Sir,
Please excuse the liberty I take in addressing a few lines to you a stranger. I have always thought I would like to write to some of my relatives in England. if I only knew who & where to write too and seeing your name annexed to the will of Marion Wilson & thinking perhaps you might be a brother of hers. She was a cousin to my father whos name was Johnathan White, son of John H.[Harris] White who married Hannah Parker of England, they having 12 children, their names were Isabella, Ruth, Mary, Matthew, Jonathan, John, Hannah, Jane, Sarah, Joseph, Issac, Thomas, the youngest & grandma [Hannah Parker] died in England.
[here the transcriber mentions he/she left out 2 pages of the letter]
Aunt Ruth did to I believe. Grandpa [John Harris White] was educated by an uncle that he was named after. his uncle at his death left him a dower after receiving it Jane [White, daughter of John Harris White] married my brother [Coonrod Rosekrans] who resided in Moravia at the time of her death which occurred in 1875 or 76. Sarah married by the name of Brown resided in Wisconsin at the time of her death Joseph married a lady by the name of Putney resided at Cayuga. Thomas married a lady by the name of Whitcomb resides at Cayuga Co. New York. Now I have given you a history of the family. Some 2 or 3 years ago I saw an advertisement in the newspaper for the whereabouts of John W. White who came to this country many years ago. I lost the paper & not knowing who to inform of his whereabouts thinking it might be a reletive out there that wished to know of his whereabouts so I have taken this opportunity to inform them.
Direct your ans. to Mrs. Phebe Mattoon
Owasco Cayuga Co.
New York Box __[illegible]
source: letter written by Julia White (Julia Ann Rosecrans) [This must be an incorrect assumption by the transcriber because the author refers to Jonathan White as her father]
her daughter, Mrs. Phebe Mattoon, died at age 37 (1885-86) and husband JW Mattoon then married Abby Houck.
Laurel Auchampaugh [Owasco Town Hisorian] has copy of the letter and gave a copy to Lucinda Abbott Smith.
2nd tidbit. My grandfather Albert Rosecrans told me that when he sold the infamous Hinman Place a few years ago he noticed that either a John or Jonathan White had been a previous owner of some or all of the land. He hadn't made a connection to his grandmother's family until I brought it up.
The 1859 map for Moravia township (Cayuga Co., NY) shows J. White on what is now Hall Rd. across the road from where the Hinman house stood.
Sure enough, when I went back to the 1860 census, I found the family of Jonathan White 45, Julia A. 33, Sarah L. 12, Phebe 11, Clarisa 9 and Albert 7. The ages correspond with dates found on Jonathan White family markers at Indian Mound Cemetery
The 1870 census has Julia A., Sarah L.,Phebe A, Albert P., Chas. W. Metcalf 26 [later married Clarissa]. The next household has John J. White 54 and Elenor 54 - this is likely Jonathan White's brother.
The 1875 map has G. Rosecrans where J. White was in 1859 and Burgess & Hinman across the road where either there wasn't a house or J.M. Thornton lived in 1859.
The 1880 census also has George Rosecrans and Jason Hinman, but no more Whites.
More to come. I've picked up enough information this week to keep me busy until next spring.
Roger Phillips

[S418] Global Family Project

[S419] Bit More Again

At 0601 PM 5/24/02 +0300, you wrote
Dianne
Looks at if this is John Harris White parents marriage plus some more
related details.
You will have to print this out and get a tree going on paper I think to
make sense of it.
But I can't find anything else on Mary Todhunter, the birth registration
for Joseph says she was from Hutton, this is a village almost half way
between Watermillock and Greystoke. I can't see any way of tracking her
down without getting to the transcripts as the IGI is very incomplete.
Anyway this next list should give you something to think about.
John

Thomas WHITE
Sex M

Marriage(s)
Spouse Ruth HARRIS
Marriage 11 Nov 1782
Watermillock, Cumberland, England

The next one is only a possible for Thomas's birth. This would make him
35 when he married, a bit late but not impossible.

Thomas WHITE
Sex M

Event(s)
Christening 14 Feb 1747
Matterdale, Cumberland, England

Parents
Father Abraham WHITE
Mother Mary

[S420] Census, Federal - 1880 - Morris Co, NJ, Boonton

[S421] Census, Federal - 1860 - Morris Co, NJ, Pequannac

[S422] Morristown, NJ Directory 1887-88 1890-91

[S423] Census, Federal - 1850 - Passaic Co, NJ, West Milford Twsp.

[S424] New Jersey marriage records

[S425] Montana Death Index 1989-98

[S426] Interment.Net Cemetery Transcription Library

[S427] Olive Tree Genealogy

[S428] Census, Federal - 1860 - Morris Co., NJ, Rockaway

[S429] June Ferguson to Adam Genealogy

[S430] Census, Federal - 1850 - Jo Daviess Co., IL, Elizabeth Twsp

[S431] Henry C. Weber Obituary

Henry C. Weber
Henry C. Weber, age 69, died Saturday night in his home on Summitview following a sudden heart attack. He was born in Germany and came to Washington 48 years ago. He was a charter member of the Nob Hill Evangelical church and gave the land upon which the church is built. The family includes the widow, Mrs. Matilda C. Weber; one son, Walter H. Weber of Lower Naches; three daughters, Mrs. S. J. Polenske of Edwall and Mrs. Ella Braun and Mrs. Lenora McCrory of Yakima; a brother, Christian, of California; and 12 grandchildren. Mr. Weber was a cousin of the Rev. O. O. Weber of Yakima. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Webb's Funeral Parlors. The Rev. William Glaeser will officiate and pallbearers will be E. Helmer, Fred Rosenkranz, Philip Keller, George Sturm, T. J. Miland and Joseph Lange. Burial will be in Tahoma cemetery

[S432] Weber Email 25 Sep 2002

[S433] Griswold

see notes for Edward Griswold (b. 1578)

[S434] Letters of Administration, Estate of Andrew White

[S435] Eighteen39 Personal Property Assessment of Jo Daviess County, Illinois

In 1839 the Federal Government owned all the lands in Jo Daviess County except for the town lots of Galena that were sold in 1837. The only monies that were available to County Government came from the personal property taxes, the Galena town lot taxes, and license fees. This had to suffice to build a court house, a jail, and to pay salaries.
It would be another eight years before those living outside of Galena could purchase their lands. These people were gambling that they could eventually own their lands. They hoped for preemption rights, which were eventually denied.
This Assessment book is at Recorder of Deeds Office at the Jo Daviess County Court House in Galena, Illinois
The column headings have been abbreviated in the following transcription. They include:
Horses & Mares
Asses, Jennies & Mules (these were either not counted, or there were none)
Cattle
Clocks & Watches
Carriages & Wagons
Carts
Retail Stores
Shares of Stock (none were enumerated)
Money actually Loaned
All other Kinds of Property
Total amount of taxable property
State Tax (not included in this transcription)
County Tax (not included in this transcription.)
Apple River Assessment Precinct:

[S436] Census, Federal - 1870 - Jo Daviess Co, Ill, Elizabeth twsp

[S437] Census, Federal - 1880 - Jo Daviess Co, Illinois, Rice Twsp

[S438] Jo Daviess Estate Files for Samuel D. White

[S439] Jo Daviess Co., IL marriage record

[S440] Mary Launce Email 4 OCT 2002

[S441] Census, Federal - 1930 - Cowlitz Co., Washington, Woodland

[S442] Wintermantle

To: [EMail address deleted] Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:31:12 -0700 Subject: Re: Wintermantle X-Mailer: Juno 5.0.33 From: runnerdsk@juno.com
Hello and thanks for your inquiry.
The connection of the Wintermantle family to mine is by marriage through
Herman O. Wintermantle (b. 1875 in Iowa). He married Emma Wenger (my
blood relative) on June 27, 1900 in Marion County, Oregon. They had two
children that I am aware of: Mabel (b. about 1901) and Pearl (b. about
1903).
This family has been a dead end in my research. They apparently
disappeared from Oregon in the early 1900s to places unknown. I hope
someday to find out where they went and what became of them. I'm afraid
that I can't offer much information on the Wintermantle family itself, as
I have not attempted to trace that family to its roots.
Dave Runner
Salem, Oregon

[S443] Descendants of Georg Jakob Wintermantel

[S444] Census, Federal - 1880 - Jo Daviess Co, IL, Elizabeth

[S445] Vital Statistics from Galena Newspapers
July 22, 1828 - November 19, 1850
Marriages, Petitions for Divorce
Deaths, Est

[S446] Hallelujah

[S447] Census, Federal - 1850 - Jefferson Co., WI, Concord

[S448] Census, Federal - 1840 - Warren Co., NY Johnsburgh

[S449] Census, Federal - 1880 - Polk Co, WI, Alden

[S450] Eliza Gould

[S451] Wisconsin index of Marriages before1907

[S452] Pierce family

[S453] Census, Federal - 1930 - Mulnomah Co, Oregon, Portland

[S454] Mead

[S455] Descendants of John Guilford and Related Families

[S456] Rehoboth Roots

[S457] Marriage Records of B. C. Megie

[S458] Morris Co, NJ marriage records

[S459] Garritt Vanderhoof and Charlotte Demouth

I would like to let you know that my family is related to Jacob and Deborah Demouth. A research I am using found probate documents for Phebe Adkins. Phebe s maiden name was Phebe Demouth. She first married Andrew Decker, and that is my line. Their still needs to be more research, but Phebe Demouth was the daughter of Frederick De Mott and Susanna Crane. Frederick De Mott was the son of Jacob De Mouth married to Deborah. This information came from the Family History of The Ancestors of Lois Eleanore Wells, written by Lois Wells Wilson.



Do you know anything about Andrew Decker married to Phebe De Mouth, also know as Phebe Adkins? I am currently doing research on this line.

[S460] Application for Probate and Will of Phebe Adkins

[S461] McConnell, Bev Email 14 Jan 2003

[S462] Census, Federal - 1920 - Grant Co, WI, Glen Haven, ED # 102

[S463] Enjoyed Your Wonderful Letters

[S464] William Faragher Research

[S465] William Faragher Will

Patrick
Peel April 4th. 1865

In the name of God Amen

Know all men by these present, that I william Faragher, late of Ballacooil in the Parish of Patrick but now residing in the town of Peel being in perfect mind memory and understanding but considering the uncertainty of this life do make this my last will and testament.

In the way and manner following first I commit my soul to almighty God and my body to Christian burial.

First: I leave and bequeath to my son Thomas the house and garden that I possess in Glenmay in the Parish of Patrick and twenty pounds sterling.

Second: I leave and bequeath to my daughter Margaret (?) the sum of twenty pounds sterling.

Third: I leave and bequeath to my daughter Martha the wife of Thomas Murphy the sum of thirty _______________________.

Fourth: I leave and bequeath to my daughter Catherine the wife of William Shimmin my right and title to a bond of security of sixty pounds secured in the hands of Thomas Kinvig of the parish of _____. Said William Shimmin being joint morgager for the same sum in said bond and all interest due on said bond of security at the time of my Demise.

Fifthly: I leave and bequeath to my daughter Ann the sum of one pound sterling.

sixthly: I leave and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth the sum of one pound sterling.

Seventhly: I leave and bequeath toto my daughter Jane the sum of one pound sterling.

Eighthly: I leave and bequeath to my daughter Ellinor the sum of one pound sterling.

Lastly: I do nominate constitute and appoint my son William Robert and my daughter Eliza Esther the wife of Paul Mcylechreest my joint executors of all the rest of my cash goods chattels and effects of every description whatsomever. To be equally divided between them. And I do hereby exclude all other persons claiming or pretending to

[S466] Irene Clark Email dated 18 Jul 2003

[S467] Census, British - 1881 - Isle of Man

[S468] Rahlmeier, an Email from Margaret Ann Jenstad dated 26 Jul 2003

[S469] Ferris

[S470] Our Research

[S471] Ewer Family

[S472] Layton/Holt Genealogy

[S473] New England Witch Trial Lines

[S474] John Alexander an Email from Allan Meyer to Ellen Baker on 8 Dec 2000

[S475] John Alexander, an Email to Unknown recipient dated 8 Dec 2000

[S476] Maxwell & Fitch Ancestors

[S477] Deacon Thomas Skinner's Wife, an EMail from Glenn Skinner at received 4 APR 2003

[S478] Gabany

[S479] Relatives of Ralph and Pat Roberts

[S480] Arquette and Todhunter (#2)

[S481] Census, Federal - 1920 - Milwaukee Co., WI, Milwaukee ED # 30

[S482] Census, Federal - 1880 - Dodge Co, WI, Waupun

[S483] Arquette and Todhunter

[S484] Census, Federal - 1920 - Price Co, WI, town of Catawba

[S485] Arquette and Todhunter 3, Email 16Apr2003

JAY WAS MARRIED TO MARY KENNEDY

[S486] Pierce Lineage, an Email dated 22 Apr 2003, to Dianne Stevens

[S487] Minneapolis Tribune

Minneapolis Tribune
February 2, 1994

"Wintermantel, John F., age 74, of Minnetonka. Active member of Hopkins United Methodist Church. Retired from General Mills after 39 years of employment as a Food Technologist. After retirement, he volunteered for the Second Harvest Food Bank and Compatible Technology, Inc., Survived by wife, Clarice; children, Fred Wintermantel and wife Susan, Marla Muckala and husband Ray, Jana Wintermantel, Karen Hasse and husband Ted; grandchildren, Christina, Daniel, Sean, Joshua, and David; a sister, Iona Accola. Memorial Services Saturday, 4 pm Hopkins United Methodist Church, 717 Hwy 7, Hopkins. Private interment. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred."

[S488] Elda Wintermantel Potts Obituary

[S489] Minneapolis Tribune

[S490] Greta Hoover Greely obituary

[S491] Census, Federal - 1910 - Sauk Co, WI, Ableman Village

[S492] Margaret Ann Jenstad Email

[S493] Info on Katherine Ethel Wintermantel

[S494] Small Tidbit on Kate E. Wintermantle

[S495] Census, Federal - 1910 - Clay Co, Iowa, Webb

[S496] The Glen Woodfords

[S497] Herman Enke Death Certificate - Multnomah County, Oregon

[S498] Census, Federal - 1930 - Sauk Co, WI Excelsior

[S499] Wayne Wardle letter to D Z Stevens dated 27 Jun 2003

[S500] Shirlie Wayne Wardle Letter dated 13 May 2003

[S501] Census, Federal - 1880 - Dane Co., WI, Blooming Grove

[S502] Census, Federal - 1880 - Cedar, Nebraska, Precinct 7 & 8

[S503] Harold F. Greely obituary

Harold F. Greely Death Mourned
Harold F. Greely, 73, longtime resident and well-known businessman of Okanogan, died early Monday morning at his home.
Mr. Greely had been in failing health for the past several weeks. About a month ago his family were informed that he had cancer of the blood.
Funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. from the Okanogan Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Kinch officiating. The Okanogan Masonic Lodge was in charge of closing services which were held at the Okanogan Cemetery.
Mr. Greely was born on May 29, 1896 in Minnesota. He moved with his family to Molson when he was only five years old. He attended school there before moving to Okanogan in 1917.
He married Greta Hoover at Okanogan on Feb. 2, 1918. For many years he operated the Richfield service station on South Second Street.
He was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star, was a past Master and member of the Royal Arch Masons and also a member of the Okanogan Gun Club.
He is survived by his wife, Greta; one son, Col. Don Greely, just home from Viet Nam; one brother, Clair Greeley, Okanogan; two sisters, Merle Holman, Seattle, and Ethel Monroe, Port Townsend and two grandchildren.
The Barnes Funeral Home, Okanogan, was in charge of arrangements.

[S504] Funeral Notice for Fred W. Weber

The Funeral of Fred W. Weber, who was drowned in the Naches River at Horseshoe Bend on Tuesday will be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon from the Nob Hill Evangelical Church. Burial will take place in Tahoma Cemetery.

[S505] Heroic Effort to Save Chum's Life

HEROIC EFFORT TO SAVE CHUMS LIFE - Fred Weber drowns while trying to ford Naches River at Horseshoe Bend -

[S506] Ella Weber Braun obituary-Yakima Herald Republic

Ella Braun
(Keith & Keith Funeral Home, Yakima)
Ella M. Braun, 89, of N. 6th St. died Tuesday afternoon in Crescent Convalescent Center.
She was born Feb. 27, 1897, in Canby, Ore. to the Rev. Henry and Matilda (Wintermantle) Weber. In 1901, the family moved to north Yakima, where she attended Nob Hill Grade School and graduated from Yakima High School in 1916.
On Feb. 11, she married Oscar Braun in Yakima. The couple moved to Edwall for six months, then returned to Yakima, where they purchased 17 acres of orchard on Summitview Ave.
Mrs. Braun was an apple packer, working for several warehouses in the Yakima area, and was a homemaker. She retired in 1962.
She was a member of the Yakima Evangelical Church and the Hoe and Grow Flower Club. She enjoyed traveling, flower gardening, crocheting and sewing.
Survivors include a son, Wes Braun of Yakima; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Obinger of Oxnard, Calif; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, March 4, 1982, in Yakima: and two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Keith and Keith Terrace Heights chapel. Interment will be in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity.

[S507] Washington State Dept of Health

[S508] Reflections

On Sept. 10 at 9 p.m., the day and life of Oscar H. Polenske came to a fulfilling end. Oscar had been doing all day what he liked best, working with his ponies, making children happy, and then finally watching the draft horses and mules compete in a show of strength and straining at the fair rodeo. Next year, throughout the state of Washington, children and adults will be asking, "Where's Oscar?" for he has made friends with children of every age. It seemed to be an obsession with him to know everyone he ever met be he one or 100. With his continuous smile and joyous manner, along with his twirling ropes and hooey sticks, there was not a child or adult who did not instantly like and enjoy his stories.

[S509] Oscar Polenske, Making Kids Happy...

[S510] Oscar polenske story p.2

[S511] Oscar Polenske family information

[S512] Arthur W. Ehret obituary

[S513] Arthur W. Ehret Obituary #2

[S514] Mildred Ehret Obit






MRS. MILDRED EHRET

Mrs. Mildred Ebret, 71, a resident of
Centralia for the past 51 years, died in a
Centralia hospital Saturday.

She was born Oct. 13, 1904, at Cie Elum.
She came to Centralia from Ellensburg.
She was a housewife and school teacher
with Centralia her first teaching
assignment.

Mrs. Ehret was the widow of the late
Arthur Ehret.

She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Centralia, and
Centralia Chapter No. 14, Order of
Eastern Star.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs.
Mary Jean Baumbofer, Beaverton, Ore.;
one on, Dr. William W. Ehret, Centralia;
three grandchildren; a sister. in-law, Mrs.
Herb (Mary) Williams, Renton, and two
stepsisters, Mrs. Harold (Jessie)
Petersen, and Mrs. Sybil Ferris, both
Seattle

Services will be Tuesday, 2 p.m., at
Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia,
with the Rev. Paul Peterson officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Newell-Hoerling's Chapel.

[S515] Patsy Clark Email

[S516] Patsy Clark Email dated 10 Jun 2003

[S517] Herman Enke, Jr. - Death certificate

[S518] Herman Enke 1904-1909 an Email from Patsy Clark to Dianne Stevens 11Jun 2003

[S519] Descendants of John Harris White

[S520] Harry Woodford Family

[S521] Forrest Blanding, a family tree posted on

[S522] Nixon - 1

[S523] Canney Peckham Genealogy

[S524] Donald Clay Word obituary


Don Clayton Word

BELVIDERE — Don Clayton Word was born the second son of Don G. and Phyllis A. (Iwan) Word, on August 29, 1958, in Kadoka, South Dakota. He attended school in Belvidere and Kadoka, graduating from Kadoka High School in 1976. He attended South Dakota State University in 1978-1979, then returned home to help ranch with his dad. Don was united in marriage to Teri B. Jeffords on November 1, 1980, at the Kadoka Presbyterian Church. They continued to live and work on the ranch all their married life. Don served as an elder for the Belvidere Church. He was a Jackson County 4-H beef leader, and an active member of the Black Hills Stock Show Board of Directors. Raising Maine-Anjou cattle and taking his children to shows while developing their interest in livestock was something that he truly enjoyed. Showing cattle was always a family affair for Don. Don was a loving husband, a cherished father, and an affectionate son and brother. As time and people changed around him, Don always stood by the code which his father had passed down to him, a genuine love and respect for the land around him. He loved his job and invariably was a pure cowboy. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Teri Word of Belvidere; three daughters, Audra Word, Laura Word, and Elizabeth Word, all of Belvidere; a son, Clayton Word of Belvidere; his mother, Phyllis A. Word of Kadoka; three brothers and their families, Grady R. Word and his wife Kelli and daughter Keenie of Hermosa, David H. Word, his wife Mary and sons Murdock and Roman of Pierre, and John W. Word, his wife Pamela and daughters Mackenzie and Sydney of Kadoka; his father in-law, Steve Jeffords of Kadoka; and a host of other relatives and friends. Don Clay was preceded in death by his father, Don G. Word, on February 13, 1995, and his mother in-law, Carol Jeffords, on May 14, 2002. Don Clayton Word went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2003, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife Teri; his three daughters, Audra, Laura and Elizabeth; his son Clayton; and his mother, Phyllis Word. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 27, at the Kadoka City Auditorium, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating. Private family interment will take place at a later date. Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka is in charge of arrangements. A memorial is established. Published in the Rapid City Journal on 6/26/2003.

[S525] The Don Parrott Family Tree
Entries: 32025 Updated: Thu Feb 13 05:55:21 2003 Contact: Donald F. Parrott

[S526] Family Connections
Entries: 3014 Updated: Fri Mar 14 11:52:20 2003

[S527] Vern Gardner obituary

[S528] Patsy Clark Email of 25 Jul 2003

[S529] Schmiedlin Family Reunion - 9 Aug 2003 - Prairie du Sac, WI

[S530] Census, Federal - 1930 - Green Co., WI, Brodhead

[S531] Rootsweb.com - Condon Message Board

[S532] New Jersey Biographical and Genealogical Notes from the Volumes of the New Jersey Archives

[S533] Miler/Molesworth Family & Ancestors

[S534] Grant Co, WI - WI marriages 1835-1900

[S535] Zimmerman, Forrest & Thelma, copy of marriage certificate

[S536] Pierce-DeMouth wedding invitation

[S537] Clark Co., WI - Marriages before 1905

[S538] wedding invitation

[S539] White-Barrett marriage certificate

[S540] Barrett-Fariher marriage certificate

[S541] Tucker.ged

[S542] Zimmerman, Forrest & Kathryn, marriage certificate

[S543] Clackamas County Family History Society Letter to Patricia Andrea dated 27 Feb 1997

[S544] Minnesota, Olmstead Co, Record of Marriage, Book B, p. 272

[S545] EarlyConnecticut Marriages: Third Book

[S546] Early Marriage Records of the Lamb Family in the U.S.

[S547] Amenia Precinct Marriages 1763 - 1797; a Transcript of Marriages Recorded by COL. Roswell Hopkins - Justice of Peace

[S548] International Genealogical Index of North America

[S549] Wisconsin - Jefferson Co. Marriage Records before 1907

[S550] American Marriages Before 1699

[S551] Marriage certificate - Matilda C. Wintermantel/H.C.Weber

[S552] Pierce/Todhunter Research

[S553] Robert Parker of Barnstable Mass

[S554] Marriage certificate - Sadie Wintermantel/Herman Enke

[S555] Marie Hoover Smith obituary from unknown paper

[S556] Forrest Zimmerman letter to Dawne Stevens - 14 Jan 1974

Dear Dawne,
Grandma is writing to you about when she was a little girl on a farm. I grew up in small towns so my life was different.
When I was nine years old your great grandmother and great grandfather and I lived in Astoria Oregon. This was during World War I and they were building wooden ships at Astoria. My father worked at the shipyard. When we first went to Astoria we couldn't find any house to rent or buy so my father bought a lot and built a house on it. He built a real simple house, and got a carpenter friend to help him. I remember when we first moved into the house there were no inside partitions.
The year I was eight we had an influenza epidemic that killed lots and lots of people. I remember every week when we went to school we would see another empty desk. Most of the time the kids got well and came back but not always. Several of my classmates died that winter.
My how it rained there and how the wind blew! I remember one time I started out for school wearing a raincoat, a rain hat, and rubbers. I got just a short distance from the house when the wind caught my hat and blew it off. Every time I tried to pick it up the wind caught it again just as I was about to pick it up.
Astoria is very hilly and our house was on the side of a hill, with the back of the house on dirt and the front of the house on stilts. We kept our wood under the front of the house. We had a wood burning stove that your great grandmother cooked on and that we used to heat the house.
The country around Astoria is a lot like that in the rain forest on the Olympic Peninsula that we visited, lots of trees, brush, moss, and grass. During the heavy rains the water would soak into the ground at the top of the hill and sometimes we would find the nicest spring bubbling out of the ground at the bottom of the hill. Other places you would see the water just flowing out of the side of the hill. After the rain stopped the spring would dry up and the water would stop flowing out of the side of the hill.
I remember when I was there I went with a friend of mine (he was five years old) and his father for a walk through the woods. We saw half a wooden sled and my friend asked his father what it was. Of course I was a big boy and I knew. It snows there about once every twenty years.
My friend and I explored all the woods around and picked flowers in the spring. We found trilliums, wild Iris, johnny jump-ups (yellow violets to you), mayflowers, and many more that I cannot remember.
One of our neighbors was a commercial fisherman and in the middle of the afternoon he would bring some of his catch around to sell. My mother would buy salmon, or rock cod, or ling cod, or some other fish and cook them for dinner. I can still remember how good they were.
This is about all I can remember now. Grandma and I hope you get a Girl Scout badge for this.
Love, Grandpa

[S557] Forrest E. Zimmerman Experience and Education Resume - 1967

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION RESUME Forrest E. Zimmerman 1734 Dickinson Street Waukegan, Illinois 60085
Telephone: Area Code 312, ON 2-6586
EXPERIENCE
1. Midwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Building 1-A, Great Lakes, Illinois
August 1957 to the present date
I am responsible for electrical power distribution functions of the Utilities Division. I prepare economic and technical
projects, studies, and analyses to evaluate existing and proposed electric distribution and generation systems for the
Ninth Naval District. This includes evaluation of existing or proposed systerns and components thereof including
transformers, switches, relays, fuses, circuit breakers, etc.
I conduct special engineering studies relating to the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, and
make recommendations to the operating forces concerned. I make surveys and investigations and prepare repor ts
and evaluations of the technical and operational requirements of the electrical power generation and distribution
system operating staffs. I advise and lend technical assistance in the training of operating personnel.
I work under the general supervision of the Head of the Utilities Engineering Branch. The Branch Head assigns work,
pointing out broad objectives and furnishing guidance only on critical issues and policy matters.
2. Kleinschmidt Laboratories, Inc. Deerfield, Illinois
February 1955 to August 1957
Under the general supervision of the Chief Electrical Engineer, I was responsible for the selection of all electric
components used in equipment manufactured for the Signal Corps. I wrote Technical Action requests to Signal Corps
Engineering Labs to obtain contractual approval for non-standard items. I specified tests for new sources and
evaluated results. I changed and designed or specified different components as necessary to insure reliable operation
of equipments under all service conditions. I initiated engineering changes necessary for electrical components. I
designed some relay circuits and checked models to insure reliability of operation under all operating conditions.






3. Gramer-Halldorson Transformer Corp. 2734 North Pulaski Chicago, Illinois
August 1953 to January 1955
Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer, I designed transformers, both power and audio, and inductors for
electronic equipment. I specified tests and evaluated results on samples of new transformers designed by me. I acted
as project engineer for subcontract with Armour Research Foundation on Signal Corps contract on design method for
power transformers. This consisted of designing units by Armour method, translating results into form suitable for
commercial production, testing models and evaluating results, editing Armour reports for clarity and agreement with
commercial practice.
4. Air Force Cambridge Research Center 230 Albany Street Cambridge, Massachusetts
February 1946 to August 1953
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Unit, I designed all types of transformers (power, audio, ultra-sonic and
pulse) and chokes (filter, audio, resonant charging and radio-frequency). I specified construction and tests and
evaluated results. I designed some saturable reactors. I acted as consultant to other groups for problems in electrical
engineering. I outlined problems and necessary action to be taken to convert 5-25KVA diesel driven generators into a
mobile generating station mounted on two semi-trailers. After completion, I placed the units in operation.
I advised Air Installations Office of various electrical problems including use of transformers, ground problems and
measurements, voltage control and some distribution problems, I selected motors for various applications and
selected or designed control systems. I acted for the Chief of Unit in most administrative matters, which included the
ordering of materials, assignment of work, and keeping of records.
5. Military Service United States Navy
September 1942 to January 1946
I was commissioned as a line officer Lieutenant (Junior Grade) in September 1942. 1 spent eight weeks in
indoctrination school at the U. S. Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island; then twelve weeks at the New York
Navy Yard in Gyro Compass School. I was assigned to the Norfolk Navy Yard for further training and later as Gyro
Compass Officer where I handled both production and planning for repair and conversion. In June 1944, 1 was
assigned to the Navy Yard, Pearl Harbor, where I became planning officer for Gyro Compass and where I remained
until release from active duty as a Lieutenant Commander.






6. U. S. Army Engineers Bonneville District Portland, Oregon
September 1935 to September 1942
1 worked as a clerk in cost section until May 1938, when I transferred over as an electrician helper. In September
1938 1 became Junior Operator. In 1940 1 became Operator. I was responsible for the operation and maintenance of
two 50,000-KVA hydro-electric generators; for the operation of cooling water pumps, fire pumps, air-compressors and
other auxiliary equipment.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Reed College, Portland, Oregon Bachelor of Arts (Physics) 1932
Graduate
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 10 graduate hours of Physics, 1948 - 1949
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois (Registration
Number 62-25020) by examination 1965 Member, National Society of Professional Engineers Member, Illinois
Society of Professional Engineers (Lake County Chapter) Lieutenant Commander, U. S. Naval Reserve, (Retired)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born: December 28, 1909 Present Age: 57 Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington Height: 6'2" Weight: 210 # Health:
Excellent Marital Status: Married, 2 grown children Hobbies: Photography

[S558] Place names of North Dakota

Quinion II
from Place Names of North Dakota

Quinion (Billings). This rural Post office was established February 25, 1910 with Lydia B. Townsend pm. Her suggested name of O-Y Ranch was rejected by postal officials, who then accested the name QUINION, honoring H. Chris Quinion, a native of VT who came here in 1885 and started the Q-Bar Ranch on Magpie Creek north of Fryburg. It was located in SE 1/4 Sec. 13-144-100, twenty-nine miles NNE of Medora near the McKenzie County line until 1911 when it moved one mile west to SE 1/4 Sec. 14-144-100, the home of the new pm Florence M. Mason. Elizora M. Desmouth became the pm in 1916, holding this position until 1918 when the post office moved one mile NE to SW 1/4 Sec. 12-144-100, the home of new pm Frank O. Pierce. It closed July 14, 1923 with mail to Fairfield. (1, 2, 40, 53, 81, 414)

[S559] Census, Federal - 1930 - Billings Co., North Dakota, Fryburg twsp

[S560] Census, Federal - 1930 - Ada Co, ID, Kuna twsp

[S561] Census, Federal - 1930 - Ada Co, Idaho, Boise City, ward 19

[S563] Kathryn Blanchard to Dianne Stevens - Letter I - about 1973

Kathryn Blanchard to Dianne Stevens
Letter I
about 1973

Dear Dianne

Several years ago when we lived in Maywood our family (Derrick) got started on our genealogy. Mother, Uncle Ernie, and Aunt Hettie could give most of what was needed - also a cousin in Nebraska and another in Washington. Lura Cardin, Aunt Hettie's daughter, did a lot of the work. We had a copy and when I was in Maywood a lady that did typing made five copies for us. After we came here I gave one to Paul and sent one to each of his children as all were married and would like to have it. I thought I had made one for each of you but I just had my own here. Now we had it duplicated and you and Lois shall get the copies soon. Dates and ages are as near as one can tell as it was done by a number of people, I'm sure.

Frank Walker is my own cousin. Lonabelle Balis McCall is also. Her father is the uncle that Harold named Paul Robert for. Uncle Paul was named for the Uncle Paul Derrick in the genealogy. Frank Walker explains how much of the work was done. Brodhead was all that was listed for Paul and me. Harold's was Redfield, South Dakota. Mother was born in Nebraska and died in a Waukegan hospital.

I do have the Stevens - not nearly as complete but I'll answer most of your questions after I take time to do it. This much should help a lot. I'll send the genealogy along before I do that - Sometime and I can find some things you may like to have.

Mother gave me the plate so it was given to her by Mary Derrick.

Love to all
Haste
Kathryn

[S564] Kathryn Blanchard to Dianne Stevens - Letter II - about 1973

Kathryn Blanchard to Dianne Stevens
Letter II
about 1973


Mr. & Mrs. Paul Derrick Stevens
1005 N. Buchanon Sts.
Jerome, Idaho 83338

The clipping regarding my father's death told all I know about the birthplace of him and his parents.
I do not have their death dates. Mother did not have a record of the Stevens' family except for our own immediate family.
My grandparents, (Charles and Catherine Stevens) when I was a small girl, lived south of Brodhead east of the bridge across the road from the present school building.
Later they came to Brodhead and lived with Aunt Alice Oliver until Grandpa died. Aunt Alice was their oldest child - not a Stevens. Harry and Alice Long still live in the house. The house is just west of the high school - then High School.
After Aunt Alice died Grandma went to live with Aunt Ina Dedrick in the south part of town. She died there. Both grandparents died while I was teaching in Lodi. I came home for Grandpa's funeral but not Grandma's. The snow was deep and I did not drive a car so I had to come on the treain to Janrsville then out to Footville by car or through Hanover to one station then across to the other - about a mile walk.
I'm sure Paul will remember going to Brodhead with his parents to visit Aunt Ina and Uncle Lennie in a house on the south side. Aunt Ina died there but Uncle Lennie lived in a very pleasant nursing home near the Methodist church.
When I take a look through some of the pictures I have filed away in envelopes I may find some you may like to have. I think mother sent the photograph you have mentioned to the brothers and sisters who were still living.
Hope you have a pleasant trip to Seattle. Would your parents come to Madison to live? You do have an interesting kite project. Lucky two staid in the house or can't you use them again.
Hope Dawne continues with her violin. It is nice to do something like that as one grows up.
Your great g. f. must be an old man!
Love to all- I hope I have about answered all -
It is nice to have a garden.

[S565] Census, Canadian - 1871 - Nova Scotia, Colchester, Upper Londonderry

[S566] Lawrence Rheinhold

[S567] Cheryl Hahn Email of 1 Mar 2004

From: "The Hahn Family" <[EMail address deleted]> To: "Dianne Z Stevens" <[EMail address deleted]> Subject: Re: Tree OnLine Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 08:21:56 -0500 X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2615.200
Hi Diane,
I've had trouble getting on Ancestry.com lately to check what I had there.
I don't know if I mentioned this to you before or if it was someone else.
I'm certain that Catharine J. and Jane Stilwell are the same person and so
Abner Demouth only had one wife. In the 1850 census Daniel and Susanna
Stilwell have Catharine J. age 12 and John age 5 living with them.
Originally I thought that it said age 19 for Catharine J. but another person
read the census and saw that it was age 12. Daniel and Susanna were married
in 1837 and Jane's age when she married Abner indicated a birth in 1838 as I
recall.
Also, it would make sense for Jane to name a daughter for her mother. I
think I noticed you show that she used the name twice so the first one must
have died. I think use of that name by Catharine J. indicates that she was
Jane.
Cheryl Hennion Hahn

[S568] Shirley Morrison Email of 1 Mar 2004

[S569] William Stevens of Nova Scotia

[S570] Jane (Currie) Wile of GeneJane's Homepage

[S571] Jane Wile's Genealogical Database

[S572] Adam Zimmerman Estate Papers, Clackamas County Court, state of Oregon; 3 Apr1899 - 3 Mar 1902

Adam Zimmerman Estate Papers

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF CLACKAMAS

Inventory and Appraisement - p. 5

Personal Property

One promissory note for $1000.00 date of Jan 2nd, 1899, given by
Chas Druschel, interest at 7% for 2 years valued at $ 1040.00

One promissory note for $200.00 date of Jan 25th 1899, given by
_____ at 6 % interest for 2 years valued at 202.00

One promissory note for $4500.00 date of Nov 16th 1898, given by
John Krusp with interest at 5% for 15 years, secured by
mortgage or real property in Fillmore County Minnesota,
valued at4633.00

One promissory note for $250.00 date of Nov 26, 1898 given by
John Krusp at 7% interest one year, valued at 261.60

One promissory note of Theodore Riep for $37.00 date of
Nov 26th 1898, one year at 7% interest. Value 38.68

One promissory note of Wm Rappe for $34.00 date of
Nov 26th 1898 one year at 7% interest Value 36.74

One promissory note of J.D. Britzius for $30.00 date of
Nov 26th 1898, one year at 7% interest Value 31.25

One promissory note of Ole Tollefsen for $22.50 date of
Nov 26th 1898 One year at 7% interest Value 13.54

One promissory note of Leonard Haas for $18.25 date of
Nov 26th, 1898 One year at 7% interest Value 19.10

One promissory note of T M Morgan for $10.50 date of
nov 26th 1898, one year at 7% interest Value 11.00

Household Furniture 100.00


Real Property

Seven acres of land and dwelling house situate in
Canby, Clackamas County Oregon - Value 550.00

Amount carried forward 6946.91

p.9 of estate papers says the above list was submitted to the court on 7 Aug 1899
Elizabeth (widow and admistrator) submitted her final account of income and expenditures
of the estate on 23 Jan 1902.
A final petition to close the estate and distribute the assets as follows is dated 3 Mar 1902

P.11 Disposition

Elizabeth Krak (dau) already received $700.00

Elizabeth Zimmerman (widow) 1/2 $4690.71 2345.35

Mary Zimmerman 1/9 of remainder of estate 260.65

Estate of Wm Zimmerman deceased 260.59

Mrs. Emma Druschel 260.59

Aaron Zimmerman 260.59

Clara Hoff260.59

George Zimmerman 260.59

Maggie Zimmerman 260.59

Sarah Zimmerman260.59

Della Zimmerman260.59

"That said real property be decreed to descend according to law."

[S573] Portland Death Records for March 1911

[S574] Certificate of Death for Martha E. Pierce

[S575] Barb Trendholm Merklinger Email of 3 Mar 2004

[S576] Plymouth Colony Archive Project; Lt. Joseph Rogers

[S577] The Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact

[S579] Stories of the Pilgrims

[S580] Census, Federal - 1930 - Pembina Co, ND, Hamilton twsp

[S581] Census, Federal - 1920 - Pembina Co, ND, Cavalier twsp

[S582] Census, Federal - 1900 - Pembina County, ND, Hamilton twsp

[S583] Minnesota Death Index

[S584] Census, Federal - 1910 - Pembina Co., ND, cavalier twsp

[S585] Census, Federal - 1880 - Rock Co, WI, Spring Valley

[S586] Evelyn Palmer Email

[S587] Wayne Wardle letter dated 5 Mar 2004

[S588] Jane (Currie) Wile Email of 8 Mar 2004

I've found another reference to William Stevens in a newspaper article titled "Reminiscences of Some of the Early Settlers of Ramsheck Road" -published in the Truro Daily News - April 7 1904. It states that
"Wm. Stevens, settled and made his farm on the East side of the Lake, in the early years of the century."
This is referring to Folly Lake and gave me a very good idea of where his farm would have been situated.
Next I looked at a map of Colchester from the 1870 era that identifies the various homes in the county and who lived in them. In the area of where the William Stevens farm would have been there is an "R.Stevens" identified as the resident. I knew there was a Robert Stevens and Agnes MacLean married at Folly Lake in 1849 and suspected this would have to be the "R. Stevens" noted on the map.
After looking at the two Robert Stevens families in the 1871 census and noting who their near neighbors were, I was able to determine that Robert and Agnes (McLean) Stevens are the ones at Folly Lake and that Robert & Maria (Campbell) Stevens lived at East Mines, with this Robert being born about 1796 (as per his headstone & census records) and so could not be a son of William & Hannah (Higgins) Stevens.
Thought you'd like to know about this right away.
Please feel free to refer to me in your references as - Jane (Currie) Wile of GeneJane's Homepage - GeneJane is the name of my site and was a nickname given to my by my brother - way back when :-)
Cheerio !
Jane

[S589] Eliza (Woodward) Hardell Obituary

Burnett County Sentinel - 31 Jan 1895
DIED-- On the 11th of Jan. 1895 at the residence of
H.L. Ingalls, Mrs. Lydia E. Hardell at the advanced
age of 72 years, 7 months and 2 days. The deceased
never fully recovered from an attack of the Grippe,
and for the past two years needed almost constant care
which was cheerfully given, for who so dear as
grandmother. Mrs. H.L. Ingalls is her only daughter,
her only son dying in infancy.
This world is but a rugged road,
Which leads us to the bright abode,
Of Peace above.
So let us choose the narrow way,
Which leads no traveller astray,
From realms of love.

[S590] Census, Federal - 1930 - Yamhill Co, Oregon, Precinct 24

[S591] Contra Costa County Marriage Records, DEL - DUK

[S592] Marie Hoover-Smith Obituary

Marie Hoover Smith
Marie Hoover Smith, 93, Okanogan, died Feb. 9, 1992, in Okanogan-Douglas County Hospital, Brewster.
She was born Jan. 21, 1899, in Jefferson, Ore., to Matthew G. and Rosina M. Wintermantel Hoover. She moved at a young age to Bridgeport and had lived in the Brewster-Bridgeport-Pateros areas since.
She married Prater Hilliard Smith Aug. 29, 1925, in Bellingham. She graduated from the University of Washington and taught school for more than 47 years, principally in the primary grades.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Bridgeport and Okanogan, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Retired Teachers, Okanogan United Methodist Church. She was an accomplished pianist, and played often for church and school activities.
Survivors include a sister, Greta Hoover Greeley, Okanogan; a nephew, Donald H. Greeley, Satellite Beach, Fla. Her husband died Feb. 21, 1988.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Okanogan United Methodist Church. Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Okanogan United Methodist Church.
S__ate Funeral Home, Grand Coulee, had charge of arrangements.

[S593] Prater Hilliard Smith Obituary

Prater Hilliard Smith, 88, Okanogan, a longtime Douglas County and Malott orchardist, died Feb. 21 at Mid-Valley Hospital, Omak.
He was born June 11, 1899, at Gaffney, S.C., to Prater and Margaret (Potter) Smith. He moved to the Malott area in 1923 and worked as a fruit inspector. He married Marie Hoover in 1925 in Bellingham.
Mr. Smith owned and operated orchards in Malott and Douglas County for many years. He retired in 1980 and moved to Okanogan.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Okanogan Masonic Lodge and was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner.
Surviving is his wife, Marie, at home. He was preceeded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held later. Strate Funeral Home, Grand Coulee, was in charge of arrangements.

[S594] Greta H. Greely Obituary

[S595] Ethel M. Blinston Obituary

Jefferson Native Succumbs at Salem Hospital
Ethel M. Blinston of Rt. 1, Box 189, Jefferson, passed away Feb. 17, 1973 at a Salem hospital after a short illness. She had been hospitalized two weeks.
She was born July 6, 1897, on the family farm in the Sidney-Talbot area, then daughter of William F. and Edna Nye Wintermantel. She was united in marriage on October 29, 1915, to Delbert Blinston, who preceeded her in death on Oct. 23, 1942. To this union one daughter, Ilene, was born. She survives. In 1944, Mrs. Blinston was married to Arthur Blinston, who passed away June 29, 1963.
Survivors, besides the daughter Ilene Gurgurich, are granddaughter, Delane Albertson, great grandchildren, Tina and Blair Albertson, all of Jefferson; a sister, Elda Potts, of Caldwell, Ida., and a niece, Betty Heinrichs, of Salem. A brother, Freddie, preceeded her in death in 1932.
Practically her entire life was spent on a portion of the family farm. She was an active member of the Talbot Womans club, and loved people, making many friends in her journey through life. She was an ardent gardener, and when the parsonage at Talbot Community church across the road from where she lived, was being built, Mrs. Blinston suggested it needed a new rose garden and was the first to plant a rose there. For many years, she was news correspondent for the Salem, Oregon Statesman and Jefferson Review.
Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m., from the Virgil T. Golden Chapel, Salem, followed by internment at Balcrest Memorial Park. The Rev. Gordon E. Jaffee, former pastor at Talbot Community church officiated. Leighton Waddle, Jefferson, sang 'Beautiful Isle of Somewhere' and 'Beyond the Sunset'.
Pallbearers were Frank Glimour, Frank Gurgurich, Jack Craig, Ernest Freeman Jr., William Knight, and Frank Maristh.

[S596] John F. Wintermantel obituary

Wintermantel
John F., age 74, of Minnetonka. Active member of Hopkins United Methodist Church. Retired from General Mills after 39 years of employment as a food technologist. After retirement he volunteered for the Second Harvest Food Bank and Compatible Technology, Inc. Survived by wife, Clarice; children, Fred Wintermantel & wife Susan, Mara Mackala & husband Ray, Jana Wintermantel, Karen Haase & husband Ted; grandchildren, Christina, Daniel, Sean, Joshua & David; a sister, Ione Accola. Memorial services Saturday, 4 p.m. Hopkins United Methodist Church, 717 Hwy. 7, Hopkins. Private interment. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred.

[S597] Charles W. Druschel death certificate

[S598] Affidavit of birth

[S599] Thomas John Fey Obituary

Thomas John Fey, 86, of North Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born May 22, 1912, in Ableman, Wis. A resident for 42 years, he was a retired general contractor, a member for 25 years as a 32nd Degree Mason and a longtime elder at the First Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Judith Fey Thomas of Raleigh, N.C.; two sons, Joel T. Fey of Las Vegas and Jeffrey G. Fey of Van Nuys, Calif.; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services were 11 a.m. Friday in Paradise Memorial Gardens. Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave., handled arrangements.

[S600] Dorothy Alice A. Fey Obituary

Dorothy Alice A. Fey, 88, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. She was born Dec. 23, 1912, in Dickinson, N.D. A resident for 44 years, she was a homemaker and a member of Southgate Chapter of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by one daughter, Judith Fey Thomas of Raleigh, N.C.; two sons, Joel T. Fey of Las Vegas and Jeffery G. Fey of Van Nuys, Calif.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation is scheduled 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Paradise Memorial Gardens, 6200 S. Eastern Ave. Davis Funeral Home, 2127 W. Charleston Blvd., is handling arrangements.

[S601] Dorothy Fey Obituary

[S602] Census, Federal - 1930 - Mower County, Minnesota, Frankford - ED # 16

[S603] Lester J. DeMouth Letters as a US Marine

I have five letters Uncle Lester wrote to my mother before the war but while he was in the Marines and one he wrote to a friend. Here they are:

LETTER # 1

return address; Pvt. L.J. DeMouth, Marine Guard, U.S.S. Lexington, Long Beach, Calif.
postmark: U.S.S.Lexington, Aug.6, 4PM, 1936
address: Mrs. Thelma Zimmerman, Bonneville, Oregon

Aug. 6, 1936, Off Long Beach, at sea

Dear Thelma,

I'm sorry I haven't answered sooner but it's been pretty hard to find time. There's so many things doing all the time, and sports to work for and I'm really trying to study once in awhile. We're in the gunnery season now great noises all around us and being big and husky and pretty calm and cool, they put me in the thick of it... Can you imagine me as a man who stands right on top of a large gun throwing great big shells into it, and getting 7 shells in and shot off in 8 seconds. I won in speed the other day and when our battery officer said very good it sure made me feel good. Of course there's nine other men on the gun. But I consider my job first and most important. We're out at sea now drilling. But we go into port every night. I wish you could see how immaculate things are on a ship of this type. Everything is spotless. And the men are of course the same, if you have a spot on your white belt you don't get liberty, or if shoes aren't shined enough. However I've been quite lucky and haven't been restricted. Only once down in Panama and I tried to get ashore in a pair of kakie pants that weren't starched. And the seargent sent me back to change. Well I'm sure in with a mighty decent bunch. They're of course pretty rugged or they just get that way in here. But at least I don't drink anymore, only a glass of beer or something about once a month. If you see Jim(Probably Uncle Jim Martindale)tell him to write to me and that I haven't forgot that I owe him and, Jack, I haven't heard from him or heard much about him, so tell him to drop a line once in awhile and let me know his address. I'm sure glad to hear you and Forrest are coming along so nicely, but I knew you would. I sure tried hard to get to come home when we were in Bremerton but there wasn't a chance but we'll be up there again this winter (if we don't go east(?)) or maybe Spain. I sure had a nice job in Bremerton. I was a telephone orderly. Of course I had a lot of duty, but it's fun to talk to Captains, Admirals, Commanders, and all the rest. We've got the nicest bunch of officers in the navy on this ship. And I would do anything for them. Just think I get up out of my hammock every morn at 6;00, some difference from what I was used to. It's kind of a thrill to be a real "sea goin marine," as they're respected wherever we go. But at times I get a little lonely for the old friends and well some kind of a real home. I will try and save a little money and when I can get up there we'll get a tombstone for Mama. But you can't imagine how fast money goes, laundry, supplies, and many things. Well I've got to get back to drill, so tell Forrest and everyone hello. and PLEASE answer soon.
As ever
Your brother,
Lester
This letter may sound kind of funny but, everybody yelling, guns banging and, well, just try and figure it out.


LETTER #2

return address: Lester J. DeMouth, Marine Guard, U.S.S. Lexington, San Pedro, Calif.
postmark: U.S.S.Lexington, August 23, 7 AM, 1937
address: Mrs. F.E. Zimmerman, Bonneville, Oregon
Envelope: looks like an official "Lexington" envelope. It's decorated with a golden dragon and goat, has a stamp affixed with a photo of the ship, in the "return" area is printed the following:
U.S.S. Lexington with 63 planes aboard in company with the U.S.S. Lamson, Drayton, and Cushing, steamed into the Domain of the Golden Dragon and Realm of Neptunus Rex on 14 July 1937, when the intersection of the equator and International Date Line was crossed while searching for the lost Earhart Plane in the South Seas. The Lexington search group steamed about 11,000 miles and searched 200,000 square miles with no casualties while conducting the largest and most extensive mass search in naval peacetime history for the lost flier. 3 to 30 July, 1937.

Aug 22, 1937
Long Beach, Calif.

Dear Thelma
Sorry I didn't write sooner but that's the way it goes. We're finally back in Long Beach for 48 hours anyway. We're leaving again tomorrow (Monday) for San Clemente to fire nite battle practice. I guess I'm a little bit nervous but I can take it. I somehow just can't get used to firing those big guns. And I work on one every day, been taking care of a gun now for 1 whole year, quite a record on this ship for a marine gunner. I get it pretty easy though. Take right now for instance. Instead of being cooped up with a bunch of men I'm taking it easy in a sailors bunk. While he's ashore I'm in charge (back here) of the battery, 3 5in. guns. A nice homey compartment all to myself and all there is , is a little responsibility. I guess you read about our mad dash across the Pacific in search of Amelia. It was mad alright. I thought all the crew would go mad before we sighted land. But we proved our mettel by really roughing it out. Run short of provisions, gas, oil, and everything else. If you think it gets hot in Portland you should spend a few days around that Equator. I hope I never have to go back down there. That makes three times I've been down in those waters and I know a lot of sailors who have sailed for 20 years and never got near the equator. Well it's all over now and I sure am glad to be back in home port.

I think I'll spend five days in Portland sometime in Oct. At least I hope I can. I don't think I'll have to go to China. But one never knows does one.

I'm glad to hear you have the library at Bonneville. Maybe I can get some more of Wodehouse(?) books. How is Forrest coming along? Tell him hello and be seeing you soon. I wish I could have found a job before I joined so I could have stayed in Portland. But I guess this four years will do me a lot of good. But it's a cinch I won't save any money in here. I think I'll live in Frisco when I get paid off. I kind of like that place and there's a lot of work there, that is of course if I don't ship over in the navy. The marines are alright but it's the loneliest outfit in the world. It isn't much wonder that marines drink so much. We're the outcasts of every service. It really is.

Please write and let me know what you and Forrest are doing. It gives me something to think about anyway, and I'm really terribly lonely. So If I don't go to China I'll be seeing you in Oct.
Lots of Love
Lester
I hope you like the envelope.

Letter #3

Return Address: Pfc. L. J. DeMouth, U.S. Marines
Postmark: Bremerton Wash. Nov 8, 1937 8:30 AM
Address: Mrs. Forrest Zimmerman, Bonneville, Oregon
Envelope: On the left front of the envelope is a gold embossed picture labeled, "U.S.S. Lexington, Aircraft Battle Force." In the lower center of that picture is a stamp bearing a photo of the Lexington. Above, these words are printed in gold: "U.S.S. Lexington Visits the Pacific Northwest - Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington."

May 21, 1938
Long Beach, San Diego

Dear Thelma,

I was just counting the letters I've received from you in two and a half years, and if I'm not mistaken, it's three. Possibly Four, but not any more than that. So don't you think you could write me another one now, to that little grown up brother of yours? I';m sending a picture and I hope you can find one to send me. It's a fairly good picture, don't you think? They tell me I look like Fred McMurray (in the picture). The cute little fellow is a great buddy of mine. Believe it or not he's a smart kid too. Went to college for over 2 years and he's not quite 21 yet. He takes care of me, (as he calls it). You see, whenever I go ashore with him he refuses to let me drink, not even a beer, and for some reason I don't. Anyway, a great little fellow. The car belongs to a buddy of mine in Long Beach. His wife took our picture.

Have you heard from Dad lately? I haven't for months and there seems to be a big bill in San Jose that they insist we pay. I haven't enough money to pay for a bill that size, but Almeda (1st cousin) doesn't seem to realize it. I don't know what to do about it. I've tried to borrow money, but it's impossible. I guess we'll all have to get together and see what can be done about it. I'm going to 'Frisco' in a month or so and I'll see them. I don't know if I can raise any money or not. But we'll see.

We got back from the toughest cruise the fleet has ever made a few weeks ago. Gosh, it was tough too. We had five hundred men sick with tonsilitis and in between times we were having war maneuvers. And when there in the thick of battle, a man might just as well forget he ever had a place to sleep. But it's the fourth and last cruise to a foreign Port o' Call. I"m Pretty sure of getting off in Oct. and then I'll only have about a year left to do. I've been about the busiest man on the old lady Lex. these past few weeks. I've been holding down a gunner's mate's job, I'm in charge of the upkeep and general order of three big five inch anti aircraft guns. I've got two men but gosh, what a job. I've been trying to get out of it, as it's too much responsibility for me. But the officers tell me I'm doing fine and the gunner's mate will be back from leave in a couple of weeks. Well I may pull through.

Well write soon, Thelma and tell Forrest, Hello.
Lots of love,
Lester

Letter #4 (in same envelope as #3)

Feb. 7, 1941
Shanghai, China

Dear Sis"
So sorry, I've been so long in writing. Thanks a million for the pictures. They were swell. Little Jon sure is a mighty cute little baby. Gee, just think, by the time I see home land again, he'll be running around and almost ready to start to school. There's a matter of us remaining out here during the duration of war, that is of course if the U.S. actually goes into combat. However, if there is no war, I'll be back in around two or three more years.

I'm rather depressed today. I took a competitive exam for corporal. (It's been going on for the last three weeks.) And at the last few points, I lost out, just five tenths of a point lacking. I can hardly describe my actions. But after much hollering and yelling and all, I I settled down to consider that it was all my own fault and not the Marine Corps. I've been hitting the champanea little heavy, and they've warned me to lay off. Of course I still have plenty of time to make, but it sure hurt me and everyone was so sure I'd make it alright. Oh well, I guess I shouldn't let it get me down.

I had some pictures to send, but someone made off with them. However I'm having some more made so will send some next time. Shanghai is still the same - always trouble brewing. I'm on duty tonite. It's a sort of a riot squad in case of trouble. We have to go out and settle it, here in the settlement. Well Thelma I'm feeling so bad I guess I'll sign off. The mail leaves for the States in the morn. Will write more next time.
Best regards to Forrest.
With Love,
Lester

Letter #5

the Envelope:
Address: Mr. J. H. D. Simons, Bonneville, Oregon, U.S.A., c/o Mrs. F.E. Zimmerman, Box 705
Postmard: 4th Regt. U.S.M.C. Shanghai, China, Jul 7, 1941, 8 AM
Return address area: a black stamp , Shanghai, China, "Lester J. DeMouth" in the body of a dragon, some Chinese characters, F. Co. 2nd Bn. 4th Marines
Back flap of envelope: a stamped blue & white figure showing two dragons on opposite sides of a figure of planes earth. Above the words: Fourth U.S. Marines. Seper Fidelis. Below the words: Shanghai China.

The Letter:
top of each page : same stamp as on envelope flap.

June 1, 1941
Shanghai, China

Dear Jack,
Was glad to hear from you. A letter from the States is a very prized possession here in the Orient. I was out of Shanghai when your letter came on outpost duty. We get a dollar twenty extra a day for that duty, so with the exchange around eighteen for one it makes a tidy little sum. However the ~+' money isn't worth a great deal. The beer out here sure isn't as good as the brew you get at home. And although the world's beauties are on parade here, there isn't a chance with the upper crust so a wad of money goes for any darn fool thing. Well, if I live through another year out here I'll be coming home next year at this time. I'm keeping all my fingers crossed and I almost pray at nite. Some people might like this country, but little Lester sure has a different opinion. It wasn't so bad for awhile but now, it's getting to be too much routine. Most all places are restricted to us. We can't go out of the settlement unless it's on official business and liberty is up at midnite. Gosh, remember the day I met you on Wash. Street and you bought me a beer. I shipped over that day. Little did I know I would be coming way out here.

I kind of got on the deep end of it after I came back in. The old man, John Barterom (?) had me whipped to a frazzle up til a few weeks ago. And it was either quit or my whole body would have quit. Well after a few days lay off I felt a lot better. I should be a corporal now and up for sgt. instead of a pfc. nor even on the corporal's list. But I've had enough warning. But I just couldn't see it. But now I'm beginning to realize what a rugged life I've been leading. Gosh, and I'm not a kid anymore either. It's about time I began to think a little of the future. If I make out alright this cruise I'll stay in the service. If, however I'm still a pfc I'll quit for good and make a stab at something else. Maybe a bank guard job or something if I'm awful lucky.

I'm glad to hear you've got a pretty good job, in hopes you can keep it for a good while. I remember Betty alright. Tell her hello when you see her for me.

I haven't heard from Thelma or Musa for sometime. There's a little girl in the old home land, though, that never misses a mail boat. God bless her. It's almost a life blood to get her letters.

Gosh yes, Jack, I've spent many hours laying around dreaming of Maplewood, Mult, etc. And holy smoke, we were having good times. At least I can really enjoy the memories of them, if I can't have much fun here. Watches out here are pretty often and drill and schools all day. Oh me. Well Jack I'll promise a good letter next time but I have to go out on patrol soon and so must hurry to try to get this boat that's in.
Good Luck,
As ever
Lester

July 2 - I missed that boat and a few others but I make up the delay in the next letter.
Pfc. L. J. DeMouth, F Co. 2nd Batt, 4th Marines, Shanghai, China

Letter #6

Envelope:
Address: Mrs. F.E. Zimmerman, Bonneville, Oregon, U.S.A.
Return address area: a black stamp , Shanghai, China, "Lester J. DeMouth" in the body of a dragon, some Chinese characters, F. Co. 2nd Bn. 4th Marines
Postmark: Chinese characters, hard to read numbers 63.40/17 (?), Shanghai
Back flap: a stamped blue & white figure showing two dragons on opposite sides of a figure of planes earth. Above the words: Fourth U.S. Marines. Seper Fidelis. Below the words: Shanghai China.

Letter:
(no date)(Probably should come before Letter #4)
top of each page : same stamp as on envelope flap.

Dear Thelma,
It's been a long time since old Uncle Les has had a chance to write but, I'll scratch off a little note now. And after I hear from you I'll tell you all about China and Shanghai. I left More Is. in May or June. (Time is passing so fast I can't keep track (or care too.) and set sail for Honolulu a few days there, then off for Wake Island, a dreary desolate little Isle then to Guam. All hands went ashore and not being able to find anything else to do, the whole streets were a mob of fights. I got a tooth knocked out, and a few scars, then back to the transport and off to the Philippines. A hectic nite in Manilla, next morn off for China, and they dropped me off in Shanghai. We're out of the war zone but the Japenese and marines mix here quite a bit. The U.S. Marines are considered a sort of idol or god to the Chinese. They're supposed to be fearless and the boldest and bravest men in the world. I'm glad somebody thinks so.

Shanghai is a parade of all nations. Chinese, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Phillipino, British, Scotch, Indians, Russians, Germans. There's so many languages. I'll bet I'll be able to qualify for a diploma after the two or three years I'll be here. I like it, but also dislike it. The books or magazines or Richard Haliburton never even half described it. Filth in some sections, so terrible it turns the stomach. Splendor so great in other places it makes you gasp. We're living in a small billet, twelve of us and four servants. We're not allowed to even shine our own shoes. If we reach for a cigarette a boy grabs the matches and lights it for you. Ho hum, I will be lazy if I ever go back home. But how is everything in the Zimmerman family? Send me a picture of the baby. If you have a picture of you and Forrest with the baby, I would prefer that. Please write soon Thelma. I'm so lonesome for the states & home & everyone I know I feel like stowing away on the China Clipper.
Regards to all.
As ever
With Love
Lester
Be sure to send to San Francisco as you only have to pay 3 cents to mail there.
Pvt. L.J. DeMouth, Co. F, 2nd Batt, 4th Marines, Shanghai, China, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, Cal

[S604] The Arisan Maru Tragedy

THE ARISAN MARU TRAGEDY
A draft of prisoners was assembled at Old Bilibid Prison starting in late
September 1944 for transport to Japan to work as forced labor. Many of the
men came from the Cabanatuan Prison Camp. The draft of approximately 1800
boarded the Arisan Maru and departed Manila on October 10, 1944. The ship
sailed south to the vicinity of Palawan Island and laid over until 19
October. One reason advanced for the move South and the layover was to
avoid US air and naval action. The Arisan returned to Manila on the 19th,
took on supplies on the 20th and left in a convoy around midnight headed for
Takao, Formosa. The 6886 ton Arisan Maru was sunk in the Bashi Straits,
South China Sea, Latitude 20 o 46' N, Longitude 118 o 18' E, on October 24,
1944 at about 5:00 PM. Naval records indicate that the USS Shark II (SS 314)
attacked a Japanese freighter in the late afternoon of October 24, 1944. The
USS Shark was lost with all 87 hands in that same action and is believed to
have torpedoed the Arisan. The Arisan carried no markings or flag indicating
that it was carrying Allied prisoners. It was hit aft of midships causing
the ship to split open with the rear section sinking downward into the sea.
A torpedo is thought to have hit in number three hold where Japanese troops
and civilians were located. The Japanese quickly evacuated the ship and were
picked up by their destroyer escorts. Before leaving the Japanese guards cut
rope ladders into the prisoner holds but these were restored by the
prisoners and the survivors agree that almost all prisoners were able to get
off the ship. Many scavenged whatever food and water they could before
leaving the ship. At first, many prisoners swam toward the Japanese
destroyers hoping for rescue. They were pushed and beaten away with poles.
The men climbed on whatever wreckage they could find to stay afloat for
rescue.
There is sometimes a question regarding the number of survivors. The
documented number is eight or nine depending on whether you include PFC
Charles W. Hughes who succumbed to exposure and poor treatment shortly
after being picked up and taken to Formosa. Five men miraculously sailed to
China and were taken to Allied forces and returned to the USA in December
1944. The five were civilian Robert S. Overbeck, Sgt. Calvin R. Graef, Cpl.
Donald E. Meyer, Pvt. Anton Cichy, and Pvt. Avery Wilber. Overbeck was the
first to climb into an abandoned life-boat shortly after the destroyer left
the area. Later in the evening Wilber was noticed and picked up followed a
few hours later by Cichy. At dawn Graef and Meyer were spotted and they
completed the five. A few other men were spotted floating at a distance but
sea conditions did not allow them to get close enough to be picked up. The
story of the five is one of extraordinary good fortune and divine help from
above. Overbeck found a box with a sail floating near the life-boat. Later,
a keg of water was found and some hard tack ration was on board. Two days of
sailing brought them near the China coast and a friendly Junk. The Junk
Captain escorted the men to friendly Chinese and for the next 12 days the
five survivors were transported about 600 miles by foot, truck, bicycle and
plane to Kunming air field, base of the 14th Air Force and the Flying
Tigers. On November 28, 1944 they started their flight aboard a C47 back to
the USA. They flew over historic sites and terrane in India, Pakistan, Iran,
Egypt and Africa. They were back in Washington, DC being debriefed on
December 5, 1944
Four men survived on rafts of wreckage, Sgt. Philip Brodsky and Cpl. Glenn
Oliver together on one and WO Martin Binder and Pvt. Charles W. Hughes
separately. These four where picked up 4-5 days after the sinking by
Japanese ships and transported to Formosa. Upon arriving in Formosa Brodsky
and Oliver were interrogated by the Kempeitai and later they were joined by
Binder. The three were blindfolded, taken to the dock area and loaded on a
Japanese freighter that turned out to be the Hell Ship Hokusen Maru. The
three were held topside and forbidden to communicate with any other
prisoners. After a few days Hughes was brought on board. The ship then
sailed for Japan but after a few days returned to Formosa and the men
unloaded. Pvt Hughes died 11/09/1944 in Shirakawa Japanese prison hospital
on Formosa. The remaining three were moved to various camps on Formosa and
on January 19, 1945 Glenn Oliver was put on a detail to Japan. His last day
of work for the Japanese was August 15, 1945. Brodsky and Binder remained on
Formosa until Wars end. The accounts of the survivors are available in the
National Archives and in other interviews.
Who were these men of the Arisan whose lives would end in such an
inauspicious manor. They were Chaplains and doctors, farm boys, poets and
roustabouts, young soldiers and old, fathers, brothers and sons. They were
the product of boom times and depression. They were put in harms way by a
government and electorate with strong isolationist leanings. A nation that
stood by while millions of Chinese and others were slaughtered by a ruthless
Japanese Army. A Japanese military that was collecting intelligence on every
inch of the Philippines prior to Pearl Harbor with the full knowledge of the
US Government. Let those who love peace not close their eyes to evil. Only
the NON surprise attack on Pearl Harbor would arouse our nation to action
but the loss of Naval control in the Pacific sealed the fate of the men in
the Philippines. They would receive no outside help. They would fight along
with their Filipino comrades until their supplies were exhausted. They
became the victims of a war of political ideology and attitude not of their
making. For nearly three years these men of the Hell Ships fought to near
starvation, many enduring the "death march" and all experiencing the
brutality of their captors. Many were from National Guard and Reserve units
called up with little preparation and for the most part, supplied with
antiquated equipment to defend the far off Philippines.
Picture now, after enduring all this, of feeling your life ebb away in the
waters of the Pacific. Picture lines of men swimming to a Japanese destroyer
only to be denied rescue, actually beaten away with clubs, as described by
the eight survivors. Of voices fading in the night as the sea slowing
claimed the weakened men of the Arisan. In the morning the sun would rise
over a choppy sea with some men still clinging to wreckage, praying for
rescue. Their final days or hours known only to God. Remember to that these
men spent two weeks in the filthy holds of the Arisan before it was sunk.
My father spent his thirty-ninth birthday in the hold of this Hell Ship. I
wonder how many others spent their last birthday in such filth.
I was six years old when we left my father on the pier in Manila. For a
number of years after the war I wondered if my father could still be alive
on some remote island. Occasionally a story would surface of some soldier,
mostly Japanese, turning up in some remote island location. I am sure that
many relatives held out this hope as I did for years. Sadly, we know from
the survivors that many men were able to leave the ship and climb on
wreckage. It was eight months after the sinking before the relatives were
notified of the sinking and loss of their love one. Consider also the
anxiety of the relatives at the start of the war when their loved ones were
classified as MIA for months before they learned if the relative was alive
or dead. Freedom has its' costs for those who defend it on the front lines
and those who support their loved ones from afar. I learned of a strange
story a few years ago when contacted about a soldier on the Arisan. The
story started in 1945 when a family was contacted about their relative that
was listed on the Arisan Roster. They received a letter from a sailor who
claimed to have found a dog tag on a beach in China that was that of their
relative. In fact he sent the dog tag to the family. Years later another
relative has tried in vain to locate the sailor to confirm the facts of the
story.
Regardless of the final count, the Arisan still represents the greatest
loss of American life in a single military sinking. Greater than the more
well known sinking of the Arizona, Indianapolis or Titanic. Approximately
5000 American men died on hell ships in transit from the Philippines to
Japan. The total is over 20,000 men lost when considering all Allied
prisoners on Japanese hell ships traveling in the Pacific. If they were not
killed by friendly fire in the fog of war by Allied planes and submarines
they died in the filthy holds of the freighters carrying them to Japan for
forced labor. Questions have been raised regarding when and what was known
about these Hell Ships by American commanders, a question still being
researched. We know that spy's were active in Manila and it was no secret
that prisoners were being shipped to Japan. The problem was to identify the
ships in a vast sea. The ships carried no special markings and in fact the
Japanese even switched numbers on the Arisan while it laid off Palawan. It
is a matter of record that the group of five survivors of the Arisan were
debriefed in mid November at the 14th Air Force in China and again on
December 5th in Washington. Could not this intelligence been used in hopes
of avoiding the later tragedies of the Oryoku, Brazil and Enoura Hell Ships
that occurred after December 13, 1944?
The primary purpose for posting the story and roster of the Arisan is to
honor the men in this little known tragedy and to provide information to
relatives and friends. The inscription on the Pacific War Memorial on
Corregidor provides the best final benediction for the men of the Arisan:
"Sleep my sons, your duty done. Sleep in the silent depths of the sea or in
your bed of hallowed sod until you hear at dawn the clear low reveille of
God"
The Arisan Maru data on this site was compiled and edited from a number of
sources. The primary source was the hand written list prepared by US
prisoners acting as clerks for the Japanese and is available from the
National Achieves. Additional typed lists carried the designation: List No.
J.U.75 501-1-1 and No. J.U. 75 (Refers to ST/8). Additional information
regarding home towns and personal notes were obtained from returning
Veterans, relatives and friends of the men lost. The National Battle
Monuments Commission was very helpful in supplying information such as
service numbers from their data base. Additionally, information was gained
from the new W.W.II Memorial Website. Even though the list has been cross
checked with the noted sources there are still mistakes and omissions due to
human error and the lack of a single accurate record. It is unlikely that a
totally accurate count of the prisoners on-board the Arisan Maru or most
other Hell Ships can ever be established due to last minute changes in
rosters and the turmoil of war. The handwritten Arisan list contains 1764
names and I have added eleven names indicated by testimony given in
Washington (Sec 293 file of Gilbert R. Abell, 0-890111) by Arisan survivors.
One J.U. 75 list fixes the count at 1778. Another count of 1805 has been put
forth with some support. My estimate from the data suggests that at least
1794 were aboard the Arisan. I encourage comments regarding corrections or
additions to my list. I am always glad to share whatever information I have
that might be helpful, be they relative, friend or researcher regarding the
Arisan Maru.
BILL BOWEN
920 HARDING STREET
OREGON, WISCONSIN 53575
PHONE 608-835-1968
Internet address:

[S605] Winifred Braden death certificate

[S606] William Braden death certificate

[S607] Irene Clark Email

[S608] Jane Wille Email

[S609] Winifred Braden Obituary

Funeral Services held for Mrs. Wm. Braden, 52

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church in Beach for Mrs. Wm. Braden, one of the highly esteemed women of Golden Valley county, who passed away December 31st, after being in poor health for the past two years, Rev. Grant S. Moore officiating.
Mrs. Braden, whose maiden name was Winifred Ellen Pierce, was a daughter of Frank and Martha Pierce and was born on April 25, 1890, at Greenwood, Wisconsin. At the age of 21 she came to North Dakota and made her home at Quinion, North Dakota, where as a young woman she did practical nursing. On December 14,1912, she was married to William Braden in the Methodist church in Dickinson, Mr. Braden coming from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Braden homesteaded near Fairfield in Billings County, where they resided for 16 years. In 1934 the family moved to Beach.
Mrs. Braden was a very devoted wife and mother. Always sympathetic and understanding, she was often called to help care for the sick, which she did willingly. She had been a diabetic sufferer for the past two years and the last three weeks before her death she was a patient in the Beach hospital, where uremic poisoning brought about her death.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Braden is survived by eight children, Jessie Irene, (Mrs. Richard Weber, New Rockford); Vera (Mrs. Florien Adams, Dickinson); Mable (Mrs. Hollis Adams, Rathdrum, Idaho); Arnold, (a soldier at Camp Stoneman, California); Floyd (a soldier at Camp Sam Houston, Texas); Bernard, Frank, and Virgil (employed in defense work in Seattle). She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mable Tucker of Loyal, Wisconsin; Mrs Amos Davis of Claremore, Oklahoma; two brothers, Roy Pierce, St. Helens, Oregon, and Iner Pierce of Searing, N. D. There are ten grandchildren.
The heartfelt sympathy of the family's many friends is extended.

[S610] William Braden Obituary

Wm. Braden Dies of Heart Attack
William Braden, pioneer resident of Golden Valley County, succumbed suddenly Saturday, December 29, at 12:02 p. m., at the Johnstone Memorial hospital where he was recovering from a heart attack and a pulmonary embolus. He was anticipating going home, when he was seized with another heart attack, which proved fatal. In all he had three seizures.
Funeral services were held this Thursday, January 3, at 2:00 p. m., at the Beach Methodist church, with Rev. Grant Moore of Glasgow, Mont., a former pastor of the local church, officiating at the last rites. He also officiated at Mrs. William Braden's funeral services here nine years ago. Special music was provided by the choir who sang "Nearer My God to Thee" and "In the Garden." Pallbearers were Ray Hamlin, Clifford Bartholomew, John Pilot, Lyle Adams, Arvid Abraham, and Edward Koshney. Interment was made in the Beach city cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jessie I. Thompson, China Lake, California, Mrs. Vera G. Adams, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Mabel M. Adams, Sherwood, Ore., and five sons, Arnold W., Dallas, Oregon, Floyd A., Beach, Bernard R., Wibaux, Mont., William F., jr., Sidney, Mont., and Virgil L., Wibaux, Mont., besides three brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Wright, Redding, Calif., Mrs. John Gurch, Wayne, Mich., and Mrs. Louise Clark, Tacoma, Wn., Sam Braden, Davenport, Iowa, James Braden, Burlingame, Calif., and Joseph Braden of Elma, Wn., and twenty-five grandchildren.
William Braden was born July 25, 1875, at Chippewa Falls, Wisc., where he received his education. He was married to Miss Winifred Ellen Pierce, Dec. 14, 1912, at Dickinson.
He filed on a homestead in the Grassy Butte community in the early 1900's, and was engaged in agriculture many years, until he retired and moved to this city, about 1939. He was a resident of the state of North Dakota for 44 years. Mrs. Braden passed away on Dec. 31, New Years eve, nine years ago.
Mr. Braden, a kindly man and a good neighbor, was a typical American citizen and devoted family man, whose five sons all served in the armed forces during World War II. His cheery greetings to friends and acquaintances were always accompanied by a warm smile, which will serve to keep his memory a cherished possession in the hearts of his large circle of friends.

[S611] Reminiscences of Some of the Early Settlers of Ramsheck Road

Wm. Stevens, settled and made his farm on the East side of the Lake (Folly Lake), in the early years of the century (19th).

[S612] Census, Federal - 1920 - Osborne Co., Kansas, Ross twsp

[S613] Census, Federal - 1930 - Fond du Lac, WI, North Fond du Lac

[S614] Margaret LeMieux Obituary

Rites Slated for Resident of Village, 55
Mrs. T.A. LeMieux Dies; Presentation Church Services
Mrs. Truman A. Le Mieux, 55, of 915 Wisconsin Ave., North Fond du Lac, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Agnes Hospital following a lingering Illness.
The former Margaret L. Tynan was born July, 23, 1910, at North Fond du Lac, the daughter of Spencer and Lillian Redlin Tynan. She was married to Mr. Le Mieux Sept. 23, 1921, at Davenport, Iowa. A member of the Church of the Presentation, North Fond du Lac, She was organist at the church. She was also a member of Harmony Inc. and a former member of "The Barber Chords" quartet.
Survivors include her widower; her mother; one daughter, Mrs. Clifford Lange, Eau Clair; three sons, Jerome, North Fond du Lac, James, Chicago, and John, at home; two brothers, Spencer, North Fond du Lac, and James, Neenah; two sisters, Mrs. Jeannette Netzler, Oshkosh, and Mrs. Ralph Druggish, North Fond du Lac; and ten grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her father.
The widower is director of the North Fond du Lac department of public works.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Uecker-Witt Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the Church of the Presentation, Rev. J. V. Bier officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The body is in state at the funeral home.

[S615] All Smiles

[S616] Mabel Braden phone call 9 Apr 2004

[S617] Census, Federal - 1880 - Harlan Co, Nebraska, district 35

[S618] Lewis Kleasner Obituary

L. W. Kleasner Dies after Long Illness
Lewis W. Kleasner, sr. 65, died at 9 o'clock last night at the Rector Nursing home after a long illness.
Mr. Kleasner was born October 29, 1892, the son of F. H. and Elizabeth Middlebrook Kleasner in St. Charles County. He was married March 3, 1916 to Mattie Lou Brown at Fayette.
Mr. Kleasner was a member of the St. Charles Lutheran Church. He farmed in Howard County for many years before moving to Boone County in 1942.
Survivors include his widow; three sons, Lewis Kleasner of Santa Ana, California, Kenneth Kleasner of Sherman, Texas, and Wayne Kleasner of Columbia; two daughters, Mrs. Forrest Zimmerman of Waukegan, Illinois, and Mrs. Bernard Lyle of Columbia; four grandchildren; four brothers, Hite Kleasner and Elmer Kleasner of Forest Green, Chester Kleasner of Salisbury and Gene Kleasner of the Panama Canal Zone; and one sister, Mrs. Damon Bogart of Liberty.
He was preceeded in death by his parentsd, two brothers and three sisters.
Services wilkl be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Memorial Funeral Home chapel with Elder Atley Sapp officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be George Ashlock, Joe Carlos, Fred Sapp, E. T. Palmer, Del Cornell and John Chabaux.
The body will be at Memorial Funeral Home until time for the services.

[S619] Mattie Lou Kleasner Obituary

Mrs. Lewis Kleasner

Mrs. Lewis Kleasner, 70, of 600 Wilkes Blvd, died at 6 p. m. Saturday at the home of her daughter with whom she lived.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glynn Burke, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews of Mrs. Kleasner.
Mrs. Kleasner was the former Mattie Brown, born in Howard County Sept. 15, 1896 to George W. and Athelia Brown. She was married to Mr. Kleasner March 3, 1916. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Kleasner was a member of the First Christian Church here.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bernard Lyle, 600 Wilkes Blvd., and Mrs. Forrest Zimmerman, Waukegan, Ill; three sons, Earl Wayne Kleasner, 1602 Clinkscales Road; Kenneth Kleasner, Houston, Tex., and Lewis W. Kleasner Jr., Santa Ana, Calif.; seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
The body will be at Memorial Funeral Home until time for burial.

[S620] Census, Federal - 1930 - Howard Co, Missouri, Chariton

[S621] Kathryn Zimmerman Eulogy

Kathryn V. Zimmerman
My mom was a super nice lady with a big heart and a big smile. She had tremendous organizational abilities, she was a wonderful mother, and she radiated a courageous joyful spirit.
My mom had a big heart. She came from a poor Missouri farm family, She had to leave home when she was just 14 to help support her family. But she always had a heart for the poor. Maybe she got it from her dad whom she said would always find something to share with the hobos who would stop by their farm. When she was a very young woman she left Missouri and went to the Chicago area to work.She was upset for a long time by the experience of riding on the train through Chicago's slum neighborhoods. It made her so sad to think that anyone would have to live in such places. When we were growing up it seemed that whenever she received a request in the mail to help the poor she would always find a few dollars to send.
My mom had a big smile. Her smile could light up a whole room. The first time I ever remember seeing her was one day when she came through the big front door at the YWCA where I was staying with my aunt. She had such a beautiful smile and it seemed like it was just for me. After that whenever groups of people would come to the Y for meetings, I would always watch and hope that the lady with the beautiful smile would come.
My mom had tremendous organizational abilities. When she married my dad we were a pretty forlorn raggle taggle little group, my dad, my brother and me. And she made us such a good home. Though it was humble by material standards, she used her many skills to make it an oasis of peace and order and happiness in a bustling busy world. It was such fun to help her with the housework because she took such pride in it and enjoyed it so.
My mom was a wonderful mother. She made me feel I had no problem too large or too small for her to be concerned about. I remember when I was a fullgrown high school girl I would look forward to each evening when she would get home from work, and while she changed her clothes I would sprawl across the bed and tell her everything that had happened to me all day long and she would help me figure out what it all meant. And we had such fun together! She really taught me to find the fun in everyday living.
My mom was a woman of tremendous courage and spirit. She suffered with various physical problems all her life. She spent her last 20 years in a wheelchair. But she didn't let these things stop her from enjoying her friends and family and from running her own life the way she wanted it to be. Because of her great spirit I always felt like people who knew my mom socially would have been very surprised to learn how very physically handicapped she really was - and those who knew what shape she was really in would have been very surprised to see how resourceful and ingenious she was at caring for herself, and how independent she was able to be. She was a tremendous example for myself and many others of living with adversity.
A former minister at my church was fond or quoting a great theologian who had said, "Joy is the surest sign of the presence of God." Everytime I heard him say that the image of my mother came to my mind. My mom was a person who found joy in life. And she radiated joy to everyone around her. She was surely one of God's special people.
I'm very glad that we were able to take care of her in my home for her last year and a half. She enjoyed being in the heart of our home and getting in on the hubbub of our everyday life. This was not easy for us to do. It would have been impossible without the help and support of a great many people. I want to acknowledge some of the wonderful people who made it possible: Our helpers; Dianne, Elspeth, Cindy, and Zoua; the many fine people from our chuch, especially Bev who helped in emergencies and gave us respite; the fine professionals who worked with us; Rose, Mary, Dr. Adlin; and all of her great friends at Oakwood who remembered her and shared their love. Thank you to you all.

[S622] Census, Federal - 1900 - Howard Co., Missouri, Richmond

[S623] Census, Federal - 1910 - Howard Co., Missouri, Boonlick - ED #76

[S624] Kathryn Zimmerman letter written to granddaughter Dawne in 1974

Jan. 14, 1974

Dear Dawne,

Grandma is more than glad to write you about how life was for me when I was nine years old. I'm so happy about your Girl Scout badges. I always "root' for the Girl Scouts.
I grew up on a farm in the central part of Missouri. There seemed to be many jobs to be done so everyone worked and had fun too. When Grandma was nine, this was the time of the great depression.
Our way of life was rather primitive in some ways such as no electricity, running water, and definitely no modern conveniences of today. We had to grow all our food. That covered meat, (pork and beef) chickens, vegetables and fruits. Lots of our summer days were spent in the vegetable garden, hoeing and keeping weeds from taking over. We had to can all vegetables and fruits and place them in a food cellar. My mother was the kind that definitely canned enough food of all kinds to feed her family all winter.
Butchering time for the pigs and beef was a neighborhood affair. Neighbors helped one another as killing a big beef or porker was a big job. This could not be done until very cold weather started. You had to cool your fresh meat good before you cured it. This was done in what they called a "smoke house." After your pork was all trimmed and sugar and salt coated it was smoked by burning very small hickory logs in this tightly closed house. The trimmings were fat from the pigs so that called for a big session of cutting this fat into small chunks and cooking it ina big kettle over a fire. That was called lard and was long before Crisco was ever heard of. Some of the meat had to be canned. A lot was made into sausages and smoked. The farm ladies always made head cheese - truly a delicious part of fresh meat. My father susally butchered 5 or 6 big hogs. They usually milked about 6 Jersey cows and that meant lots of rich cream to be made into butter and sold at the grocery store.
As for fun, we had to make our own fun. We were always allowed to have neighborhood children over and we were luckier than some farmers as we had a car. My father was a great lover of the model "T" Ford and also had a Ford tractor. Our dad was wonderful at going after our friends for us. One thing Grandma remembers so well that was so much fun - We didn't have paved highways and when a snow storm hit opening up roads was unheard of. One of our neighbors had a huge horse drawn sleigh. So he would start out and go from farm to farm gathering up all the children for school. We always sang songs. What fun!
Would you believe Grandma went to a one room school house where all eight grades were taught? How we did have fun when time came to put on our Christmas play. We all would take a sheet and would make curtains that would draw. Our plays were something to remember. Another thing that was a lot of fun - we always held a "pie social" every fall at school. The girls were to trim a box up pretty and make a pie. Then at the social the boys would bid on them. You never knew who would help you eat your pie.
One nice thing - we had telephones. Kids talked as much on them then as they do today. Another thing that was fun - Grandma and Aunt Tudie always built a "pretend" house under a big apple tree. That worked fine until my brother and his friends would come to visit us.
Good Luck in your G. S. work, Dawne.
Let Grandma hear from you.
Lovingly,
Grandma

[S625] Wayne Kleasner obituary

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 KLEASNER
Wayne Kleasner, 75, of Holts Summit, formerly of Ashland, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 at St. Marys Hospital in Jefferson City.
Wayne was born May 20, 1928 in Fayette, MO, the son of Lewis Kleasner and Mattie Lou Brown Kleasner. He married Gladys Stewart on Mary 1, 1952 in Columbia and she preceded him in death on August 28, 1994.
Wayne owned and operated Kleasner Trucking for many years. He was a school bus driver for several years at Southern Boone County School District. Wayne served on the City Council Board in Ashland for several years. He loved the outdoors. Hunting and fishing. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan.
Survivors include: his daughters, Janet Kleasner and husband, Doug Workman of Holts Summit, MO and Connie Gober and her husband, Mike of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; one brother, Kenneth Kleasner of Houston Texas; two grandchildren, Abigail Gober of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Marshall Harmon of Holts Summit, MO; and his beloved canine companion, Duchess. Preceding him in death are his parents, his wife, two sisters and one brother.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia, MO. Elder Wallace Johnson will be officiating.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at Robinson Funeral Home in Ashland, Missouri. Memorial contributions are to the Shriner's.

[S626] Life Stories - Wayne Kleasner

Life stories: Wayne Kleasner
posted January 13, 2004
Wayne Kleasner of Holts Summit, a former resident of Columbia and Ashland, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at St. Mary?s Hospital in Jefferson City. He was 75.
Mr. Kleasner?s daughter, Connie Gober, said family, friends, fishing and baseball were most important to him.
?He played baseball till he was 50 years old,? Gober said. ?When McBaine had a team years ago, he was the captain. There were
a lot of old boys from Columbia and McBaine on that team. Once he won a national hitting championship.?
Mr. Kleasner was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
He was born May 20, 1928, in Fayette to Lewis Kleasner and Mattie Lou Brown Kleasner. He married Gladys Stewart on March 1, 1952, in Columbia.
?He was a hard worker,? Gober said. ?He owned and operated Kleasner trucking for about 30 years.?
Mr. Kleasner was also a school bus driver for several years for the Southern Boone County School District, and he served on the City Council Board in Ashland.
He loved the outdoors and animals. The dog he had at the time of his death, Duchess, was his constant companion.
Mr. Kleasner is survived by two daughters, Janet Kleasner of Holts Summit and Connie Gober of Mount Vernon, Ill.; one brother, Kenneth Kleasner of Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren.
His wife, two sisters, and one brother died earlier.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Robinson Funeral Home, 601 N. Henry Clay Blvd., Ashland.
Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Elder Wallace Johnson at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217 Business Loop 70 W.
Memorials may be sent to the Shriners.
? Gillian O?Brien

[S627] Kline Tynan Marriage announcement


---------Source: LOYAL TRIBUNE (Loyal, Clark County, Wis.) 07/27/1905
--------- Tynan, Maggie (Marriage - 20 JUL 1905)
Maggie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tynan, was married at seven o'clock Thursday evening, July 20, 1905, to Frank Kline, whose people, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kline, live just north of Loyal, Clark County. Rev. J. A. Hill tied the nuptial knot, the ceremony being witnessed by nearly eighty relatives and friends of the contracting parties. Spencer Tynan and Ed Haslow, the latter of Spokeville, and Miss Rellie Kline and Winnie Pierce were groomsmen and maids, respectively.
The bride was dressed in white silk and carried carnations, as did the bridesmaids, who were dressed in white lawnsdale.
The ceremony was preceded by a wedding supper partaken of by the contracting parties and their immediate families only. Following the pronouncement of the words making the new husband and wife, an informal hour was spent in congratulations, viewing the numerous list of beautiful presents, etc. Later dancing was indulged in, another supper being served around midnight.
For the present Mr. and Mrs. Kline will make their home with the bride's parents at the farm southeast of Greenwood. Here are best wishes for Mr. and Mrs. Kline.
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[S628] John L. Tynan


--------- Tynan, John (7 FEB 1853 - 31 JUL 1914)
Last Friday morning about 9 o'clock John Tynan accidentally received death near Medford, Wis. Mr. Tynan was on a load of lumber when his horses became frightened and ran away, throwing him off, the wagon passing over him just below the abdomen. Death resulted about one hour later.
John Tynan was born in Michigan Feb. 7, 1853. He came to this county (Clark County, Wis.) in the early sixties and was employed here a long time in the woods. About five years ago he was separated from his wife, who now resides at Spencer. He leaves to mourn his death the following children: Mrs. Frank Klaehn, who resides north of this village, Nellie of Oklahoma, John and Spencer of North Fond du Lac, who are both railroad engineers, and Sibil and Gennie, whose place of residence remains unknown. Besides there his death is mourned by a large number of relatives and friends.
The body was brought to Loyal Saturday and buried at the Loyal Cemetery Sunday. The funeral services were held from the M. E. Church, Rev. Thomas Harris officiating.

[S629] Oregon's Wisconsin Colony


OREGON’S WISCONSIN COLONY
Mrs. Della Armitage of Neillsville, Wis., arrived in Portland Tuesday morning, June 9, called here by the serious illness of her father, Henry Bealer.
J. C. Martindale and daughter, Viola, Mrs. H. T. Morse and daughter, Lillian and Mrs. Della Armitage drove from Portland to Salem Tuesday to visit the latter’s father, who is very ill in a hospital there.
J. C. Martindale and Mrs. Della Armitage called on Mr and Mrs. John Clark and Clint Tuttle of Woodburn Tuesday afternoon.
S. L. Demouth and wife of Maplewood, J. C. Martindale of Portland and Mrs. Della Armitage autoed to Clatskanie Thursday to see the latter’s ranch, which is located in the hills, five miles south of there.
Word was received in Portland Thursday after that Henry Bealer, formerly of Neillsville, Wis., had passed away at the Salem Hospital that morning. Arrangements have been made to have funeral at Ridgon’s undertaking parlor Saturday and the remains will be laid to rest in the Salem Cemetery.

[S631] Don DeMouth Obituary

From the Loyal Tribune [Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin], March 2, 1911, Page 1
Died at his home in Christie Wednesday morning, Feb. 15, at 6 o'clock, Don Demouth was born in Charlestown, Calumet County, August 25, 1862. When nine years of age he moved with his parents to Clark Co., where they settled on the farm still owned by his mother, Mrs. C. E. Demouth, who survives him, his father having died nearly six years ago. He has always remained on the old farm except two years spent in Oregon, and he has been a faithful son. Three years ago he and his brother Samuel returned to the old homestead where they have remained ever since.

[S632] Cordelia Demouth Obituary

Demouth, Cordelia E. (29 Aug. 1834 - 23 March 1923)
Mrs. Cordelia Demouth, whose death occurred March 23, 1923, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Nutting in Park Falls, was born at Ornell, Vermont, Aug. 29, 1834. Her maiden name was Cordelia E. Martindale. When 11 years of age, she came with her parents to Calumet County, Wisconsin. There she grew to womanhood, and on Sept. 25, 1861, she was married to Jacob Demouth. In 1871 they came to Clark County and started on a new farm near Christie, and there they passed through all the struggles and privations of pioneers. Seventeen years ago Mr. Demouth died. Some years ago Mrs. Demouth went west and had a new pioneer experience of taking a claim and living for a time on the prairies. Recent years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Nutting of Park Falls.
Of the seven children born to Mr and Mrs. Demouth, five preceded the mother in death. She leaves one son Samuel L. Demouth of Ballentine, Montana; one daughter, Lottie, Mrs. C. H. Nutting of Park Falls, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
She was a member of the M. E. church for many years, a faithful, consistent Christian.
The funeral was held March 27, at Christie, Rev. Bickles of Greenwood officiating.

[S633] Jacob DeMouth Obituary

JACOB DEMOUTH Jacob Demouth died at his home in Christie, Clark County, Thursday, Sept. 7th, 1905, after an illness of about three months. He was nearly 71 years old, being a resident of Clark Co. for 35 years. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. C. Nutting of Loyal and three sons, Don Living at home and Johan and Sam, both of Etna Mills, Calif., besides a host of friends to mourn his loss. He was a man who will be missed by all. The funeral was held at the home Sept. 9. Rev. Presnel of Greenwood delivered the funeral sermon, interment taking place at the Christie Cemetery.

[S634] Tynan Kline Wedding

Maggie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tynan, was married at seven o'clock Thursday evening, July 20, 1905, to Frank Kline, whose people, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kline, live just north of Loyal, Clark County. Rev. J. A. Hill tied the nuptial knot, the ceremony being witnessed by nearly eighty relatives and friends of the contracting parties. Spencer Tynan and Ed Haslow, the latter of Spokeville, and Miss Rellie Kline and Winnie Pierce were groomsmen and maids, respectively.
The bride was dressed in white silk and carried carnations, as did the bridesmaids, who were dressed in white lawnsdale.
The ceremony was preceded by a wedding supper partaken of by the contracting parties and their immediate families only. Following the pronouncement of the words making the new husband and wife, an informal hour was spent in congratulations, viewing the numerous list of beautiful presents, etc. Later dancing was indulged in, another supper being served around midnight.
For the present Mr. and Mrs. Kline will make their home with the bride's parents at the farm southeast of Greenwood. Here are best wishes for Mr. and Mrs. Kline.

[S635] John C. Demouth Obituary

---------Demouth, John (15 APR 1886 - 14 OCT 1913)
John Demouth died at San Jose Co. Hospital, Cal., Oct. 14, 1913. Deceased was born at Hayton, Calumet Co., April 15, 1886; moved to Neillsville, Clark County with his parents in 1871, where he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Lillian Barber in 1892. In the year 1903 he moved with his family to Morgan Hill, Cal., where he settled on a fruit ranch, but his health failed and for four years he has been an invalid. He leaves a wife and three small children who still reside at Morgan Hill. He also leaves an aged mother and one sister, Mrs. Lottie Nutting, who reside here, also one brother Samuel of Belfield, N.D. He will be remembered by many as he attended school in Neillsville several terms. He was a man beloved by all who knew him and always proved faithful to his profession, leading an honorable and upright life. Though storms of adversity closed around him, yet his trust was ever in his God. Our sympathy goes out to his invalid wife and helpless children left in destitute circumstances.

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[S639] Argent Rosetta Sprecher (Obituary)

Argent Rosetta Sprecher
April 23, 1911-June 6, 2004
Argent Sprecher, 93, of Sauk City/Blackhawk, died Sunday, June 6, 2004 as a result of a fall.
Mrs. Sprecher was born on April 23, 1911 in Dorchester to Rev. John and Bertha (Nickels) Marks.
She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1929 and received a bachelor of science degree from North Central College, Naperville, Ill. in 1933. Mrs. Sprecher did postgraduate studies at UW-Madison. She taught home economics and English in Horicon and at Downers Grove, Ill.
During her fathers ministry at Blackhawk Methodist Church she met her future husband. On Aug. 21, 1943 she married Clarence Sprecher.
Mrs. Sprecher was an active member of the Blackhawk Church where she taught Sunday School and was very involved with church activities. She served on the school board during the consolidation of the rural grade schools and the Sauk Prairie High School.
In their retirement she and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
Mrs. Sprecher is survived by three sons, Thomas (Connie) Sprecher, of Baraboo, Daniel (Sharon) Sprecher, of Blackhawk and Gerald (Sarah) Sprecher, of Woodridge, Ill.; five grandchildren, Tracey (Steve) Breunig, of Blackhawk, Sarah (Dan) Lewison, of Baraboo, John Sprecher, of Ravensburg, Germany, Elizabeth and Colin Sprecher, of Woodridge, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Elise and Caroline Lewison and Dylan Breunig; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Hehenberger and Marcella Sprecher; a brother-in-law, Cecil McCready and she is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on Dec. 9, 1985; her parents; a grandson, Corey Sprecher and her sisters Ronnata Griffiths and Naomi Meyer.
Mrs. Sprecher was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Funeral services are June 10 at 11 a.m. at the Blackhawk United Methodist Church with Pastor Carol Quinn officiating. Visitation is at 10 a.m. to the time of service. Internment will follow in the Blackhawk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church.
- She touched many lives through her years as teacher, and will be remembered for her great love of her family and friends.

[S640] Eva Nicklas Baptismal Certificate

[S641] Marjory Quirk Will

Will of Margery Quirk

This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Margery Quirk : (alias Radcliffe of Trelgey in the Parish of Kirk Patrick made the 11 of January 1813 this the 12 _______ being perfect in mind and memory at the writing thereof in manner as follows:

First I leave and bequeath unto my eldest son Phillip Quirk: all of my goods that he has at present in his hands besides land rents which rent he is to pay to the Executors.

Then I leave and bequeath unto my son Charles Quirk five shillings if he will come for them.

Then I leave and bequeath unto my son Richard Quirk five shillings if he will come for them.

Then I leave and bequeath unto my daughter Margery Farragher alias Quirk five shillings if she will come for them

Then I leave and bequeath unto my grandson Richard Lansbury five shillings.

Then I leave and bequeath unto my granddaughter Catrine White five shillings.

Lastly I nominate and appoint my granddaughter Margery Farragher sole executor of all my goods Movable and immoveable of what kind or nature whatsoever, and all other claims I cut out _______ or with the least legacy that the law affords.

Witness present

John Quirk
Thomas Corris myX }_____________________

______________________ 11th Feb 1814


The exectrix is sworn in court in form of law and hath given pledges in form of law, namley the witnesses of the will.


ThoStephen

May 2, 1814 _________Martin unless a claim against the estate of Marjory Quirk, deceased for the sum of ten pounds _________.

[S642] Henry Radcliffe Will

[S643] Irene Clark documents

[S644] Thomas McYlchreest Will - 29 May 1739

Submitted by: Shirley C Hogensen
Date: 3 June 2003
Original: LDS: 0106216
Note: The pagination may not be correct and translated or doubtful wording may not be indicated.
57 German
The last will and testament of Thos McYlchreest of Ballagarraghan in KK
German made with the consent and signing of Mabel McYlchreest als
Killey his wife the 29th of May 1739 being of perfect mind and memory
at the making thereof as followeth.
First He committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial.
Item: He left and settled with his above said wife's consent upon his son
Henry McYlchreest their whole right in Lammal and ten pounds legacy besides
together with a cow after the death of the longer liver. They settled the
intack in Lammal upon also.
Item: He left to his son John the house and garden in Peeltown and their
right in Hunter's Meadow of two pence rent with the sheep that are
named upon him and his mark as likewise to Henry the sheep that are named
upon him and of his mark and this with the consent aforesaid.
Item: He left to his son Silvester with his wife's consent the three
pounds ten shillings in the hands of Wm Quine Kennaa and a cow beside at the
death of the first of them the said Thomas Mcylechreest or his wife. Item:
He left to his son Matthias ten guinea the one half of the death of the
first and the other half at the death of the longer liver with two blankets
an a coverlet to which the wife likewise consented.
Item: He left to his son Gilbert twenty shillings legacy.
Item: He left and bequeath to his daughter Anne twenty pounds, a feather
bed and bolster and two blankets, one coverlet and a cow with the
consent aforesaid.
Item: He ordered that whatever was named upon the children severally should
be peaceably possessed by each without molesting or disturbing
any the other by claim or pretense of right thereto.
Item: He declared and willed that if Henry would dye without issue, John
should have Lammal and Anne to have the ten pound legacy and if John would
dye without issue Henry should have the concerns in Peel town and Anne to
have Hunter's Meadow. And if Anne would dye without issue or
will her goods to be equally between her two brothers Henry and John. Item:
He left the twenty shillings in the book with Mr Tear due from Thomas Caine
shoan to himself for legacy as remitted in consideration that he the said
Caine would see right done to his children in assist
them.
Item: To the witnesses of the will a mutton each.
Lastly They mutual constituted and ordained the survivor of them the
executor of all the rest of the goods effects of the other moveable and
immoveable. In testimony whereof they put their marks to their names. Dated
as within mentioned.
Thomas Mcylchreest his mark
Mabel Mcylchreest als Killey her mark
Witnesses:
William Tear
Philip Crain Jurati

At a Consistory Court at Balnahown March 4 1739.
Mable McYlchreest als Killey having survived her husband Thos
McYlchreest. She is sworn executrix in form of law and gives her
consent to every article in the within will.
Pledges are the witness
Probatums Est and Solvit 12d

Aug 7th 1740 Silvester Mcylchreest son of the within Thomas
Mcylchreest acknowledges to be fully paid and satisfy'd for the legacys
bequeathed unto him by his said father at and from the hands of the
executrix
and does hereby acquit her of the same forever.
Before me Rob Radcliffe Registry

Dec 29th 1741 Anne Christian wife of Daniel Christian came this day and
acknowledge to have received all and every the legacy bequeathed unto
her by the death of her father Thos McYlchreest and does hereby acquit the
executrix for the same before me.
Ro: Radcliffe Reg

June 10th 1742 - Mathias McYlchreest came this day and acknowledged
to have received five guineas of the legacy left unto him by his father
Thomas McYlchreest decease and does hereby acquit and discharge the
executrix for so much. Before Me Ro: Radcliffe Reg

March 17th 1749 Mathias McYlchreest came this day to the Registry and
acknowledges to have received the other five guineas due at his mothers
death left to him by his father Thos McYlchreest deceased and does hereby
acquit and discharge the executrix her heirs executors and
assigns for whatever was due to him by his said father's will and this
before me.
James Wilks Ar Reg

[S645] Ellinor Radcliffe als Mc Ylchreest, 1759 - Will

Ellinor Radcliffe als Mc Ylchreest, 1759
Top of Form 1
Bottom of Form 1
Submitted by: Joyce M Oates
Date: 15 September 2002
Original: LDS: 0106222
Note: The pagination may not be correct and translated or doubtful wording may not be indicated.
58 Patrick
In the name of God, Amen. We Henry Radcliffe
and Ellinor Radcliffe of Gordan in the Parish
of Patrick, being of sound mind and memory
and calling to mind the uncertainty of this
mortal life do jointly make this our last
will and testament in manner and form following.
First, we commit our souls to Almighty God
and our bodies to Christian burial. We
leave and bequeath unto our son Henry
Radcliff one crown legacy. We leave and
bequeath unto our daughter Marjery Quirk
als Radcliffe one crown legacy. We leave
and bequeath our daughter Catherin Radcliffe
one crown legacy. We leave and bequeath to
our son Thomas Radcliffe one crown legacy.
We leave unto our daughter Margret Radcliffe
one crown legacy. We leave unto our son
Charles Radcliffe one crown legacy. We
leave unto our daughter Ann Radcliffe
one crown legacy. Lastly, we do hereby
nominate, ordain, constitute, and appoint
whomsoever of us shall survive the other
sole executor of all the rest of our goods
moveable and immoveable whatsoever,
hereby revoking and disannulling all other
wills heretofore made by us, and appointing
this to be our last will. In testimony
whereof we have hereunto subscribed our
names and marks this twentieth day of
January 1756.
[signed] Henry Radcliffe,
[signed her mark] Ellnor Radcliffe als McYlchreest.
Witnesses:
--- Radcliffe,
Henry Waterson.

At a Chapter Court held at
Balnahown June 1st, 1759
Henry Radcliffe survivor of the within Testatrix
is sworn executor according to law, and hath
given pledges for payment of debts and legacies,
namely Patrick Karran Creg-lhey, and John Gell of German

[S646] Henry Radcliffe, 1787 - Will

Henry Radcliffe, 1787
Top of Form 1
Bottom of Form 1
Submitted by: Joyce M Oates
Date: 15 September 2002
Original: LDS: 0106230
Note: The pagination may not be correct and translated or doubtful wording may not be indicated.
47 Patrick
In the name of God, Amen. I Henry Radcliffe
of Gordon in the parish of Kirk Patrick,
calling to mind the uncertainty of this mortal
life and being of sound perfect and disposing
mind and memory thanks be to God Almighty for
the same and being desirous to settle and
dispose of my worldly effects and concerns
and to prevent lawsuits after my decease
respecting the same do make this my last will
and testament in manner and form following:
First, I commend my soul to Almighty God
in hopes of a blessed resurrection through
the merits of my blessed Saviour and my body
to a decent Christian burial at the direction
of my executor hereafter named.
Secondly, I leave and bequeat to my daughter
Margery wife of John Quirk of Trelgey in the
said parish the sum of one pound four
shillings and six pence as legacy.
Thirdly, I leave and bequeath unto my
granddaughter Ann Shimmin daughter of Charles
Shimmin of Ballabooy in the parish of
Kirk German the sum of five shillings
as a legacy.
Fourthly, I leave and bequeath unto my
daughter Margret wife of Thomas Quine
of Kynnaa in the parish of Kirk German
the sum one pound four shillings and
six pence.
Fifthly, I leave and bequeath unto my
son Charles Radcliffe the sum of five
shillings as a legacy if he or any other
person under him shall come to the Isle
to demand the same or any right of my
effects and to entirely exclude him
from any further pretensions to my
said effects.
Sixthly, I leave and bequeath unto my
grandson Samuel Radcliffe son of Thomas
Radcliffe of Gordon the sum of one
pound four shillings and sixpence legacy.
Seventhly, I leave and bequeath unto
my granddaughter Isabel daughter of my
said son Thomas the sum of one pound
four shillings and six pence as legacy.
Eighthly and lastly, I nominate constitute
and appoint my son Thomas Radcliffe of
Gordon aforesaid whole and sole executor
of this my last will and testament,
he paying the aforesaid legacies
together with all my just debts without
trouble or lawsuits ... the same and
hereby revoking any and every other
will or wills by me at any time heretofore
made and excluding every person or persons
who may claim any right to my effects
with sixpence legacy do make this only
my last will and testament. In testimony
whereof I have caused my name and mark
to be subscribed hereunto this 5th of
March 1784.
[signed, his mark] Henry Radcliffe.
Witnesses:
William Quirk,
Richard Quirk.

At a Chapter Court holden at
the House of Thomas Quine in
KK Patrick June 14th, 1787
the executor is sworn in Court in form of
law and hath given pledges for the payment
of debts and legacies namely Richard Quirk
one of the witnesses and Philip Clucas, both of KK Patrick
Last Modified 06/17/2003 12:07:14

[S647] Vivian Wintermantel Obituary

Obituary - Oregonian 13 Jul 2004, Sec. B. p. 6

Vivian E. Wintermantel
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004 in Riverview Abbet Funeral Home for Vivian E. Wintermantel, who died July 9 at age 89.
Vivian E, Palmer was born Feb. 19, 1915, in Portland, where she lived all her life. She graduated from Jefferson High School and was a cashier for View-Master. In 1965, she married Lloyd E.; he died in 1994.
Survivors include her son, Steven L., and two grandchildren.
Remembrances to Tigard Methodist Church.

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[S649] Gladys L. Fuchs Obituary

Gladys L. Fuchs
June 12, 1906-Sept. 2, 2004
Gladys L. Fuchs, 98, of Prairie du Sac/Blackhawk, died on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Fuchs was born in Viroqua on June 12, 1906, the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Yeager) Callaway. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Fuchs on June 15, 1927, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Blackhawk.
Mrs. Fuchs was a rural school teacher and taught elementary school at Witwen. She later was employed as a nursing assistant at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital and Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Blackhawk, and Concordia United Methodist Church, Prairie du Sac.
Mrs. Fuchs is survived by four children, Lillian Mueller, of Prairie du Sac, Albert (Priscilla) Fuchs, of Reedsburg, LaVerne (Lynda) Fuchs, of Janesville and Norma (Russell) Fenske, of North Freedom; a brother, Richard (Dottie) Callaway, of Las Vegas; two sisters, Betty (Roger) Andrew, of LaFarge and Blanche Allen, of Prairie du Sac; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; a grandson, John Albert Fuchs; three sisters, Helen Kirchstein, Mabel Strmiska and Bernice Swaddley; three brothers, Bernie, Harold and Willard Callaway and a son-in-law, Raymond Mueller.
A funeral service was at Concordia United Methodist Church, Prairie du Sac on Sept. 7, with Pastor Jeff Virchow officiating. Burial was in the Black Hawk Cemetery.

[S650] Paul A. Greely obituary

Paul Ames Greely was born at Chilton, Maine Oct. 1, 1832, and died at his home at Beach, N.D. of paralysis, on Oct. 26, 1924, aged 92 years. He was the seventh and youngest son of Augustus and Hannah Greely, his mother died when he was a boy only 5 years of age, his father remarried and Mr. Greely went to live at the home of a friend until he grew to manhood. He was married on July 4th, 1854 to Miss Martha Stinson, the same years he was married, he left Maine in company of several other families from his home vicinity, among whom were David Stinson, George Speers, Paul Greely and John Whitmore, and went to Wisconsin.
The decided to settle in the town of Maine. They named the township Maine, which name it bears today. He lived in the town of Maine for nearly 40 years. Here Mrs. Greely died, Aug. 2, 1892, soon after her death, he left there and went to Loyal, Clark County, Wis., where on Jan. 9, 1902 he was married to Mrs. Anna Snow. In 1909, Mr. and Mrs. Greely moved to Sentinel Butte, N.D., where they settled on a homestead, living there until 3 years ago when his failing health made it necessary for them to move near to Beach and a year ago into the city.
He was early employed as a lumberman in Maine and in Wisconsin. The greater part of his life was spent in farming. He served many years as post master at Stinson and later as mail carrier from Shiocton to Shawano. He held the office of assessor and chairman several terms. He answered his country's call in time of need. On Feb. 20, 1864 he enlisted in 3rd Wis. Cavalry. He served until the end of the War and was honorably discharged with the rank of quartermaster sergeant.
He was converted and joined the M. E. Church at Greenwood, Clark County, Wis., in that faith he has ever since lived.
He was always upright in his dealings with his neighbors and was held in his esteem by all who knew him.
To him were born nine children, all by his first marriage. They are Mrs. Martha Pierce, Hibbing, Minn., Mrs. Rose Gardner, Hylyard, Wash., Mrs. Delia Freeman, Hoquiam, Wash., Mrs. Dora Holmes, Aberdeen, Wash., Winfield and Sewell Greely, town of Maine. One died in infancy, one son, Leforest, died at the age of 55 years. He also leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, one half-brother, Oliver Greely, Blue Lake, Cal., 43 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Leeman Church, interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, six grandsons acting as pallbearers. Rev. Conkle of Shiocton Congregational Church conducted the services.
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[S651] Pamela Harding Obituary

Mrs. Charles Harding died at her home in West Beaver, Wednesday evening April 10th. At the age of 73 years, 10 months and 24 days.
Pamela Ann Pierce was born in Warren Co. New York, May 17, 1844.
When she came quite small she came with her parents by the way of Milwaukee to Vernon Co. where she grew to young womanhood. In early girlhood she was converted and became one of Christ’s followers, joining the M. E. Church. She was a very patient sufferer, waiting for her Masters call.
She was one of Christ’s followers for about 60 years, the last few months she was longing for the call “Come Home.”
About 51 yrs. ago she came to what is now the village of Loyal, and on Sept. 23, 1868 was united in marriage to Mr. C.D. Harding forming the third family at Loyal.
Shortly after marriage they moved to their homestead three miles East of Loyal where they made their home for 9 years. Then to the village of Loyal where they lived for 14 years.
About 26 years ago they moved to their homestead three miles East of West Beaver where she resided with her son Lewis where she passed away.
Four children were born to this union, Minnie, Cornelia, George and Lewis. Both girls have passed away, and George hasn’t been heard from for three years.
Deceased leaves to mourn her loss, her son Lewis, one brother Frank Pierce of Quinyun, N. Dak. And two sisters, Mrs. J. Tinin of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Pheobe Oxford of Mont., besides a host of friends and neighbors who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved loved ones.
The funeral services were held at the Methodists Church at Loyal on Sunday afternoon, Rev. E.E. Strevey officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Loyal cemetery.
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[S653] Kathryn Kleasner Certificate of Birth

[S654] Charles Stevens Obituary

"Mr. Charles Stevens, aged eighty-eight years, a former resident of Clarence, died at the home of Mrs. William Leng in Spring Valley on Sunday, following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held on Tuesday of this week at the home of Mrs. Leng, conducted by the Reverend Walter Trench Scott. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery."

[S655] Maggie Tynan and Frank Klahn marriage record

[S656] New Jersey Archives, VOL. XXXV; Abstracts of Wills Vol. VI

1785, June 10. Stewart, Priscilla, of Somerset Co.; will of. Son, William Stewart, my farm. Sons, William, Alexander and Bryan Leferty, goods and apparel; exept what I give to Ruth Leonard. My other two sons,2/3 of the value of a wench. Executors-friends, William McDonald, Robert Cross and William Stewart. Witnesses-George Cooper, Esther Steel, Margaret Cooper. Proved Aug. 13, 1785. Lib. 27, p. 406.

[S657] Inmate Conduct Records 1854-1946

[S658] self-given information

[S659] Young Women's Christian Association

[S660] People and Places from Grimsby's Past

[S661] Annals of the Forty No. 3, Loyalist and Pioneer Families of West Lincoln 1783-1833

[S662] The Wesleyan Repository and Literary Record

[S663] Census, Federal - 1900 - Rush Co., Kansas, ED# 245

[S664] John Howe Letter to Parents - 1842

"The soil is very fertile, producing every kind of grain and every kind of vegetable that one could wish. This is one of the most delightful countries to look upon that there is in the world. The prairies extend as far as the eye can reach without a tree. There is a prairie about one mile from this place which contains 64,000 acres, a smart chance for a farm, as the Housier says.

"The prairie wolves inhabit these vast plains. You can hear them howl very often in the night, but hardly ever see them. They are about as large as a common sized dog. There are plenty of deer, wild geese, (no turkeys), ducks and hill crane. Fish of every des­cription fill the rivers; catfish, pike, pickerel, rock bass, and a great many other kinds.

"Rock River is one of the handsomest rivers in east. Its current is about two miles an hour.

"I will give you some prices of grain; wheat 500, corn - 18-200, oats 12 1/20, and other things in propor­tion. I can buy factory clothes as cheap here as in the east. I am satisfied that a man will support a family much easier than in the east. A man can get a bushel and a half of wheat and from five to six bushels of corn for one day's work in harvest.

"Cattle grow very large here. I saw a cow which had nothing but grass to eat and weighed 876 pounds after she was dressed. They tell me that it is not infrequent for cows that are turned upon the prairie in the spring to get so fat as to weigh 1,000 pounds. Sheep get fatter here than in the east. The hogs here are not so large. The average weight, I should judge, would be from 100 to 175 pounds. But what they lack in weight they make up in number. Some men keep 60 to 80. Pork will not be over 1 or 1 1/2 0 a pound this fall.

[S665] An Epic Journey in the Northwest Territory by Rodolphus Derrick - April 30, 1820 to March 31, 1821

[S666] History of Hardin County, Ohio

[S667] Census, Federal - 1870 - Mower Co., MN, town of Racine

[S668] Ora Fox Obituary

[S669] Albert Leon Fox Obituary

[S670] IA Genweb, Gravestone Photo Project

[S671] Census, Federal - 1930 - Multnomah Co., Oregon, Portland, ED# 26-322

[S672] Minnie Zimmerman letter to Forrest after Thelma's death

Dear Darling Folks - That was hard news to take. She was beautiful and sweet and everybody loved her. We can never forget her.
I suppose from what I wrote you that I'm not able to work but George has developed into a GOOD cook and gets well balances meals. He sure is good.
We and others wonder why God lets these things happen. We will never know until that glad morning when we will meet again.
I'd like to be of some comfort to you.
What can we tell the children?
All my love goes to children. How can they understand?
About us coming back there, it just makes us feel there is some good we still can do.
God bless and help all of you. Maw

[S673] Census, Federal - 1840 - Jo Daviess County, Illinois, Apple River

[S674] Census, Federal - 1910 - Pierce Co, Washinton, Tacoma

[S675] email

[S676] Census, Federal - 1910 - Multnomah Co., Oregon, Portland

[S677] Census, Federal - 1920 - Multnomah Co, Oregon, Portland

[S678] Census, Federal - 1920 - King Co, Washington,Seattle

[S679] Census, Federal - 1930 - King County, Washington, Seattle

[S680] Lucinda Smith Email

[S681] Cumbrian Genealogy

[S682] Census, Federal - 1870 - Olmsted Co., Minnesota, Quincy Twsp, PO Little Valley

[S683] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index

[S684] The Gustine and Carlisle Genealogyy

[S685] Barbara K. Hill

I believe that I have proven that Mathias
Britzius was born in Soetern, Germany. I found the family on WorldConnect. Mathias died in Bisterscheid in 1766. I believe his birth date was on his death record and I made the connection to the Britzius family of Soetern and Achtelsbach. A Johannas Britzius was the father of 6 children, one being Johannes Mathias. His birthdate matched the date on Mathias's death record. Thus Mathias had moved from Soetern and ended up in Bisterscheid.

[S686] Wasem, Britzius, Amos Family

[S687] Julie post on website dianneandpaul.net

[S688] Christian Zimmerman Family Sheet #1

[S689] Christian Zimmerman Family Sheet #3

[S690] Christian Zimmerman family sheet #2 from J. Rose 18 Feb 2005

[S691] S. Warner Family Tree

[S692] A Genealogica Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Before 1692

[S693] Pioneers of Massachusetts: A Descriptive List

[S694] Genealogy of the Makepeace Families in the United States, From 1637 to 1857

[S695] C. Sexton Family Tree

[S696] Carol's Condon File received 20 Feb 2005

[S697] Dyer Families of New England

[S698] Britzius File I

[S699] Census, Federal - 1880 - Island, Washington Terr., Whidby & Camain Islands, ED # 37

[S700] Zimmerman History Packet Received from J. Rose 26 Feb 2005

[S701] Genealogy of Peter Zimmerman - Kate Rhiel

[S702] J. Rose Email

[S703] Biography of Christian Zimmerman

[S704] History of the Zimmerman Family in Altheim

From the History of the Zimmerman Family in Altheim

There have been many families named Zimmerman from the Thirty Years War till modern times. Most were small farmers, or master wheelwrights, master carpenters, or master weavers. Through several generations, they lived in different houses in the village at Hauptstraze (street) 14, 34, 58, 35; Kirchstraze 11, 23, 25, 33, 35; Baben Hauserstraze 1, 3, and Kreuzstraze 8 and 10. Today there are no more Zimmerman families in Altheim.

When many inhabitants emigrated in the last century, two families from the Zimmerman circle, and a few single people, also left their hometown of Altheim and emigrated. One family Johann Peter Zimmerman (Family Book II, page 80) went to Slavonia and Yugoslavia, and one family, Leonhard Zimmerman (Family Book II, page 272) went to North America. Among the single people, Johann Christian Zimmerman from Altheim, Hauptstraze 35 (Haag) went to Canada in May of 1832. His brother, Johann Heinrich, followed him in 1837. Elizabeth Dorothea Knoll from Altheim, Hauptstraze 17 (Hergert) emigrated with Johann Christian Zimmerman in May 1832. The two married on their new farm in Canada. Christian Zimmerman, born August 27, 1800, died in 1851 in Canada. His wife, Elizabeth Zimmerman, maiden name Knoll, born January 30, 1809 in Altheim, died October 18, 1888 in Preston, Minnesota, U.S.A., on the Adam Zimmerman farm. A great grandson, Rolland Zimmerman, R.R. #1 Box 26, Racine, Minnesota, 55961, U.S.A., came to Altheim with his family in October, 1983, to visit the hometown of his ancestors. He also visited the house at Hauptstraze 35 from which his great grandfather emigrated with his brothers. His visit gave cause to research the history of the Zimmerman family in Altheim and to record it.

A Hans Zimmerman is mentioned in Altheim as early as 1558. Due to war, hunger and disease only about 120 of the 360 inhabitants of Altheim remained alive in the Thirty Years War(1618-1648). A Paulus Zimmerman survived the war, a magistrate (but from his handwork, a weaver). He was buried on April 11, 1666. One of his sons could have been Nikolaus Zimmerman of whom descendants still live at Kirchstraze 23 and 33.

A Johann Peter Zimmerman about 1648 was most probably a son of Paulus Zimmerman, because he was also a magistrate in 1682, and later a village mayor. He died July 20, 1705 at the age of 57. In 1680 he, like other husbandmen (farmers), was assessed a tax of 70 florins, but he was not very able to pay. He owned a poor home, the worth of which amounted to only 30 florins. The worth of his land was 165 florins, and for livestock he had two pair of bad (poor) horses, one cow, one-year-old ox, three pigs. (A good beginning nonetheless, considering the poverty after the war.) In addition 25 florins borrowed from the church building and ten from the parsonage. He had five children. (Family Book I, page 64).

The wife of the emigrant Christian Zimmerman from Altheim, Hauptstraze 35, was Elizabeth Knoll, who likewise came from Altheim. She came from the house at Hauptstraze 27 (today Hergert), therefore only a few houses farther on the same side of the street. Elizabeth Knoll emigrated to Canada in May of 1832 as did Christian Zimmerman. Therefore they did not become acquainted on the emigrant ship as descendants assumed, rather they must have decided together, back in Altheim, to emigrate to Canada. Elizabeth Knoll was born in Altheim. In earlier times, Altheim was also called Spitzaltheim, because the church in Altheim had a high pointed (spitzen) tower. Elizabeth Dorothea Knoll was born January 30, 1809, and died October 18, 1888 on the Adam Zimmerman farm in the U.S.A. at Preston in Minnesota, allegedly at the age of 76 years, 9 months. Her father in Altheim was Johann Adam Knoll, born October 21, 1778 in Klein-Umstadt (a neighboring village) son of Andread Knoll and Susanne Marg, nee Strumfels. He died in Altheim on January 26, 1806. He married Anne Margarethe, nee Schodt, in Altheim on June 2, 1808. She was from Altheim Hauptstraze 27. Of the eight brothers and sisters of Johann Adam Knoll, two died while yet children, three girls married into families from Altheim, Schaatheim and Harpertshau. Johann Adam Knoll was born August 30, 1813, and remained in the house and continued the line. The oldest daughter, Elizabeth Dorothea Knoll went, according to the traditions of the descendants, to Canada to help out the fatherless
family with money. The father died at age 48 in 1826. However Knoll family was not without means at that time. Her mother's parents owned what for Altheim was quite a good piece of property at Hauptstraze 27. The parents, Philipp Schodt, born 1738, and Anna Margarethe Schodt, (married 1760) had two sons. Johann Martin and Johann Philipp who married someone from outside Altheim. The daughter, Anna Margarethe Schodt, stayed in her parents home and married Johann Adam Knoll from Klein Umstadt. In 1804 the property consisted of a two story house (that still stands today and has an arched gate), a barn and stable, on fourth Morgen (a measure of land six to nine tenths of an acre) garden, thirty four Morgen fields, three and three-fourths Morgen meadows, value of the property 200 florins. In 1848 the property was passed on to the son (inherited) who was again called Johann Adam Knoll, born August 29, 1813, and married Katherine Elizabeth Appell on June 12, 1836 (first wife). The son, Johann Nikolaus Knoll I took over the house and farm in 1871. His son was Johann Nikolaus Knoll II. His oldest daughter, Anna Marie Knoll, born February 5, 1817 married the farmer, Friedrich Heinrich Funck, who died at an advanced age, and passed the property on to the Hargert family. The farm yard had 617 sq. meters and the meadow 428 sq. M.

It is understandable that from the many children in the family, two sons would decide to emigrate. At that time poverty ruled in the villages and there was a great lack of opportunities for work. The small farming businesses were not in a position to support families with many children.

The son who remained in the house, Johann Valentin (Family Book II, page 259) had two daughters and one son. The son, Johann Nickolaus, born February .21, 1859 and died April 10, 1916, remained again in the house. (Family Book III, page 74). On February 9, 1873 he married Marie Gobel, born August 22, 1848, and died April 2, 1924. The three children were Katharine, born October 21, 1873; Elise, born June 10, 1879, and Johann Georg, born October 5, 1882.

Georg Zimmerman, born October 5, 1881, died October 12, 1960 in Altheim. (Family Book III, page 232) George was the last descendant in the Zimmerman family line. On April .14, 1912 he married Friederike

Funck, born July 1, 1885 in Hergershausen. She died July 2, 1960.They left two daughters, Elizabeth Zimmerman, born April 6, 1913 and died January 12, 1962, and Katharina, born September 13, 1914. Katha Haag, nee Zimmerman, still lives to day in the parent house of the Zimmerman family at Altheim, Haupstraze 35. On December 19, 1942 she married Jakob Haag, a civil servant, who died December 26, 1974.

In 1907, Nikolaus Zimmerman had the old half-timbered house torn down, and the present house built with attic and superstructure over the gate, finished on the outside with rock or brick. In 1973, the sonin-law, Karl Hunkel, gained extra living space by adding a construction over the gatehouse. In the upper story, Karl Hunkel and his wife Hildegard, nee Haag, and their children Regina, Matthias and Carmen, live. The yard has 621 square meters, the meadow and grassed area behind it has 767 square meters.

"What you inherit from your fathers you must pass on in order to keep."

"And I heard a voice from heaven say to me: 'Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, Father, Master from now on. The spirit speaks, that they rest from their work, because their works follow them."'

Of the five children of Johann Peter Zimmerman, the three sonst Johann Peter, Nickel Matthias, and Andreas left numerous descendants. These can be followed in a tabular summary.

We are interested in the line of Nickel Matthias Zimmerman, which stretches into the present.

Nickel Matthias Zimmerman was born October 16, 1677 and died April 13, 1731. He had seven children. (Family Book I, page 66.) Of the two sons, Johann Jost Zimmerman continues the line.

6. Johann Jost Zimmerman, born. August 23, 1713 and died January, 1792 (Family Book I, page 66a), had four children. Of his-two sons, Johann Bernhard continues the line.

5. Johann Bernhard Zimmerman, born June 2, 1743 and died April 19, 1800. Married on September 17, 1772 in the house of Johann Valentin Appel at Hauptstraze 35, and was "coupled'' with his daughter, Anna Sybilla. Johann Valentin Appel and Anna Sybilla, nee Appel, had seven children. Anna died in childbirth with the seventh child, who was born dead. Bernhard Zimmerman married four more times: 1783, 1793, 1799 and 1802. From the first marriage, Johann Peter Zimmerman continues the line.

4. Johann Peter Zimmerman, born December 11, 1773 and died July 7, 1852 in Altheim. He left ten children. (Family Book II, page 66.) Of them, Johann Christian Zimmerman, born August 17, 1800 went to Canada, in May of 1832. Elizabeth Knoll from Hauptstraze 27, born January 30, 1809, emigrated with him to America. They did not first become acquainted on the ship as assumed by descendants, but rather already knew one another in Altheim. The brother, Johann Henrich Zimmerman, born September 14, 1815 followed in 1837. He was not older as assumed by descendants, but fifteen years younger. Both brothers received a farm with 100 acres of land in Canada from the English government near Sebringville in Ontario.

The two sons that remained in Altheim have descendants, Johann Valentin Zimmerman, born January 11, 1810 and died August 27, 1837, stayed in the same house at Hauptstraze 35. The father, Johann Peter Zimmerman had only a small rural property which consisted of a two-story house, barn, cow-barn, pig pen, ten and one-half morgan field, two morgen meadows; worth of property was 960 florins. Of Peter Zimmerman's ten children, two drowned in the stream behind the house: Anna Maria,- born 1804 and drowned September 21, 1806; and Johann Peter, born 1807 and died December 9, 1810.



[S705] History of Christian and Elizabeth Zimmerman, updated

This next section is an updating of the work of Anna Zimmerman Nelson, and shared with us by Fern Zimmerman of Santa Ana, California.

During the year 1832, there came into the affairs of Christian Zimmerman a simple little circumstance which changed the course of his whole life.

One Sunday afternoon, Christian and his younger brother, Henry, were sitting on a fence not far from their home, when a group of young men about their own age joined them. These young men were discussing the fact that the English Sovereign was giving away one hundred acres of land in Canada to anyone who would go there and live on it. This looked like a wonderful opportunity to these boys who worked for a few cents a day, or perhaps received only thirty dollars for a whole years work, out of which they had to furnish their own clothes, which were made by hand. It was not an unusual thing during the busy season for these boys to rise at three o'clock in the morning and thresh grain with a flail until late at night. So the Sovereign's offer of one hundred acres of land brought forth quite a discussion. Some contended that here there really might be a great opportunity. Others thought that the hardships to be endured were too great. The long and perilous journey to the new world was in itself considered dangerous, and if the trip were made successfully, the hardships to be endured after arrival were almost unsurmountable. Were there not great risks from sickness and hunger; from wild beasts and uncivilized people? So the discussion went on. The majority thought that they would like to avail themselves of this opportunity, if it were closer at hand; but that under the cir cumstances, the adventure to secure it was attended with too much sacrifice and danger. Christian was very much interested in this offer of the English Government, and finally decided that it was an opportunity which he must seize, and he made up his mind that he would go to Canada and have one of those farms. He realized that in Germany the opportunities of ever having a home of his own were not very good. Many of his friends tried to discourage him by telling him that rattle snakes and bears would kill him, and that he would never make the journey safely. The ocean voyage had to be made in sail ships at that time, and it took from six to fourteen weeks to come across the ocean. Christian could not be discouraged or turned from his purpose, and in due time made the journey.

Christian Zimmerman was born in 1800, so he was thirty-two years of age when he came to Canada and settled at Sebringsville, Ontario, Canada. His brother, Henry, came in 1837. Christian had his hundred acre farm.

The hundred acre plots were laid out in long narrow strips so that each farm would touch the highway. Christian's plot was one-fourth mile east of the present village of Sebringsville, on the south side of the road. The Buffalo and Lake Erie Railroad ran across the farm in later-. years. The old log house stood about ten rods away from the highway. When Henry came, he took a farm about fifty miles farther up the railroad.

Modes of communication and travel were difficult in those days, and it was a very easy matter to get out of touch with one's relatives. Although Henry lived only fifty miles from Christian, we know very little about his family. We do know that Henry came quite frequently to visit Christian and his family, even after Christian's death. Henry was a cabinet maker by trade, and during the long I winters he made such furniture as he could use or sell. He made a very wonderful bureau with secret drawers for keeping his money. Banks were not much used in those days, hiding places for money were always in demand. In some way or other this piece of furniture came into the possession of. Christian's son, Henry. Henry also had a table made by his uncle, Henry. It was a wonderful piece of work, and took the prize at a provincial fair or show.

We know that Christian's brother had a family. There was a boy named Dan who was a very fine penman, which was quite an accomplishment in those days'. There were also several daughters in the family.

Another person important to our family who came to Canada in 1832 was Elizabeth Knoll. Her home, Rolland discovered, was about four houses from the Zimmerman home. Whether the decision to come to Canada was mutual, or whether, as Anna Nelson recalled, their friendship on the long trip was the inspiration for their later marriage, we will never know.

Elizabeth's father had died and left the mother with a family to raise. Elizabeth had the same dream that many early colonists brought
to America ... that this was a land where one could get rich quickly and
then return home and make the lives of their loved ones easier. She
was determined to come to Canada. Her mother was very opposed to this
idea. She feared she would never see her child again. Elizabeth told
her Mother not to feel badly, that she would soon be back with a nice
little fortune to help her fatherless family. But she never went back.
Her
mother and grandmother lived to be very old, both reaching the, ripe old
age of about ninety years.In later years, she often spoke to her children about her brother, Philip,who seemed to have been an exceedingly clever and successful man. Her mother and Grandmother lived to be very old, both reaching the ripe old age of about ninety years.

Elizabeth and Christian complied with the custom of those days which was that a wedding must be announced for three successive Sundays in the church before the young people could be married. They were devoted to each other, and their wedded life was exceedingly happy. Elizabeth was a great help to her husband, not only in making a happy home for him, but also in clearing the timber from the land. She helped him pile and burn brush, and sometimes get the logs off the land. She did whatever else there was to do that a woman could do. She was always well, happy and busy, being of the industrious type of woman. She was of medium size and weight, with slightly rounded shoulders. In her later years, she became decidedly round-shouldered. Her eyes were very dark blue, and her hair a very dark brown, almost black. Her hair never turned gray, even in her last days.

Christian had brown eyes, dark hair, and very pretty rosy cheeks with a nice clear complexion, better than many women have. He was not skinny, but was a slender man of medium height and weight.

They were both devoted Christians, and had a simple, beautiful faith in God, similar to that of other Christian people-of their time. One Sundays during a heavy storm, the wind was beating the rain into the barn where the freshly threshed grain was lying. Elizabeth, after watching the storm for awhile, suggested that they had better go out and try to keep the grain dry, but Christian thought that they ought not to break God's Sabbath by doing manual labor, and suggested that God knew-that they needed the grain, and if He wished them to have it, He would save the crop without their breaking His Holy Sabbath Day. In Germany they were Lutherans, but in Canada they joined the German Evangelical Church, and in this church they trained their children in Christian living and in the doctrines of religion. All their children joined the church and led Christian lives, probably much above average.

Christian was not a very good sportsman, not having had an opportunity for such things in his youth. In Europe, this privilege was reserved for the wealthy landlords. But in Canada there was an abundance of deer for all, and other wild game was very plentiful. He seldom shot anything, even if the deer such such on his garden. One day a big deer came into the yard, and with an old, rusty gun, Christian shot it. But the gun gave him such a kick, and he felt so badly as he saw the beautiful animal lying dead before him, that he never tried shooting again.

Elizabeth and Christian built a log cabin on their place. It had two windows, and on one side an addition which they used for a summer cookhouse. This was their happy home. In the winter they would clear the land of brush and timber, and in the summer they would raise their crops. After the grain was hauled into the barn and threshed, Christian would spend an hour or two daily during the Fall throwing grain to remove the chaff.

Some years later they sold two acres of their farm, one acre for the erection of a blacksmith shop, and the other to build a tailor shop on. Then a school house was built across from the little log house and a short distance down the road. The little village of Sebringsville grew up about a quarter of a mile from the school house.

Elizabeth and Christian had a family of five boys and two girls. Henry, the oldest boy, married Mary Krusp. Adam, the second son, married Eve Hopp, and for his second wife, Elizabeth Britzius. Peter, the third boy, married 'Katherine Rhiel. Christian, the fourth boy, married Louise Nolde. Philip, who was the youngest of the family, married Ernestine Krause. Katherine, the oldest girl, married George Hopp. The younger daughter, Elizabeth (Betsie), married Christ Regal. Adam and Katherine both married into the same Hopp family and had a double wedding at Preston, Minnesota. Betsie died at the birth of her first child, the child dying, also. Philip was the youngest of the family. He was born January 10, 1851. That spring when the plum trees were in bloom, which must have been in May or June, his father died. Christian was only about 48 years old. For almost a week lie had been busy building a dam which had necessitated his standing in cold water and mud most of the time while he was at his work. This brought about his death. He was sick only three or four days. lie was buried in the Sebringsville Cemetery with a wooden tombstone on the grave, but now the exact spot of the grave is not known. Around 1890, the old cemetery, which was back of the Sebringsville church, was moved to higher ground because the graves filled with water. Such graves as had no one interested in them were abandoned. There were no relatives of Christian living there when this was done, so those who might have been interested did not even learn of the change until long after it had been made. So the body was never moved, but lies somewhere in the old cemetery which has been abandoned. Who knows, but it may also be petrified. It is an interesting fact that of the bodies moved, three or four were found to be perfectly petrified, which often happens when bodies are buried in low ground. At the time of Christian's death, the older boys were fourteen and thirteen, and Philip was only five or six months old. Very sad and lonely hours followed 'the break-up of the once so happy home.

The church formed a council of which a man by the name of John Kastner was one of the leaders. The council decided that most of tile property should go to the oldest boy, Henry, which was an English custom, and that the other boys should help Henry until they were sixteen, and go to school six months out of every year. But Henry was too young to understand and manage family affairs properly, and one of the results was that the boys had very little opportunity for education. Philip went to school only about three months out of the year, and after he was thirteen never attended school again. lie was anxious for an education, and seemed to realize its value, but he was too timid to insist that he be given the opportunity.

For more than twenty years, that school was conducted by a Mr. Hamilton. He was a school master of the old type, who did not believe in spoiling the child by sparing the rod. In the home, too, children were punished most severely, sometimes at very slight provocation. Philip has told of how a lamp chimney was broken in some way, and someone thought he could have prevented it if he had been watching the children more carefully, so he had to be whipped. Thirty-nine strokes was the punishment.

An inheritance came for Elizabeth from the old country, but a man by the name of Henry Zimmerman, no relative at all and who had no right to it whatsoever, succeeded in getting it away from her.

For a number of years, until Henry, the oldest boy, was ready to marry, the mother and family carried on the work of the farm together--.She built a large wooden barn, and made a few other improvements. Elizabeth had a little cow, "Daisy", that she kept for twenty-two years. Eventually Henry lost the family farm. In later years, he became successful in the business of selling honey.

Peter Zimmerman and his brother Christ, came to Minnesota after the Civil War ended in 1865. They worked in a shingle mill all summer in Stillwater, Minnesota. Each earned about $14.00 a week, and Peter saved about $1,000. The next spring, they went to Stillwater again, but the river was too high to work at the shingle mill, so the brothers came to Preston and found work there. Because he was afraid he would be robbed, Peter pretended to be poor, and worked his way down the Mississippi on a boat, and left the river at Winona.

Peter was a serious, quiet man with dark hair, a sandy mustache, and intense deep gray eyes. He was very proficient in reading and writing the German language, but sometimes had difficulty with English. He wanted his family to use the German language at home, but Catherine thought that this would be wrong, as they were Americans now.

Christ decided to go west and pan for gold in Montana, where he earned $7.00 or $8.00 a day. Later, during the gold rush, he moved on to Oregon. Finally, he went back to Canada where he married Louise Nolte and settled on a farm. In later years, he operated a prune orchard.

Peter stayed in Minnesota where he bought 160 acres of land in Racine township of Mower County. It was the last section to be cleared, and he paid twice as much for it as others had paid for the land around it. At the same time, he could have bought land where St. Paul now
stands for less than half of what he paid for the land he chose. He
built a three-room house with a kitchen, bedroom and a pantry. Later,
when he was courting Catherine Rhiel, he walked twenty-five miles to
Preston to see her. Another time he borrowed a buggy from old man
Felch to make the trip. Catherine had come from Canada when she was.
twenty-one, and stayed with her half-sister, Mary Long.

Peter and Catherine were married January 14, 1868, and lived in the frame house near Racine. The first winter, Catherine was so homesick that she rode to Preston in a bobsled, sitting on a box. She stayed a week and then was ready to come home.

They had six children, all born at Racine. Anna married Sam Anstett, divorced, and moved to North Dakota. George died when he was eleven. Margaret Lydia married Julius Krause, and they went to California. John William married Zora Haas, and they remained on the farm at Racine. Matilda married William Hunnerkoch of Red Wood Falls, Minnesota, and they moved to Montana. Ida (Katie) married Roy Drummond, and they lived in Austin, Minnesota.

In Canada, after Henry was married, he built a brick house for himself, but his mother continued to live in the old house. Some time later Henry sold the place to a Mr. Strasser, and then Elizabeth came to Minnesota to live with others of her children. She always grieved because 11 Henry did not succeed as well on the old place as she thought lie should have. Whatever property she may have had was lost in some way through Henry's mismanagement.

When Philip was fourteen years old, Henry, being in need of money, advised Philip to work for someone who would pay him a salary. So it came about that he was employed by an old Scotchman for six months for ten dollars a month and board and room. When the six months were up, the Scotchman paid him the salary in silver dollars. Philip carried those sixty silver dollars home six miles to Henry, who gave him seventyfive cents out of it for spending money. This was the first spending money Philip had ever had, and the first thing he bought was a comb for himself, thinking how fine it would be to have one all his very own. Then, as most boys would have done, he bought a jack-knife, and with the money he had left, lie bought a candy treat for his brothers. He was badly in need of a suit of clothes at this time, so that he could go to church and Sunday School, but that seems to have been out of the question. Adam, who was next younger than Henry, and who was now living in theUnited States at Preston, Minnesota, made a visit to Canada about this time. When he returned to the states, he brought Philip with him.

Elizabeth lived with her children in Minnesota until her death, October 18, 1888, at the Adam Zimmerman home three or four miles north of Preston. She was ill only a very short time. Early in the evening of October 18, when asked how she felt and whether she would have any supper, she replied that she did not need any supper, and that by ten o'clock she would be gone to her home in Heaven. Adam's family thought she was delirious, but really not seriously ill. Just before ten o'clock that evening, she passed quietly and peacefully away. No one realized she was going until she was gone. Then they remembered that she had said she would be gone by ten o'clock. She was 78 years and 9 months old. She is buried in the Preston cemetery, with services being held at the German Evangelical Church.

Elizabeth had a certain strain of severity in her nature which, occasionally when conditions were right, showed itself. She was a fine disciplinarian and seemed to understand human nature better than most people. She was very tidy about her person, and her room, and was quite saving. She was always fair in her dealings with her fellow-man, but she also expected them to be fair with her. She disliked pictures and statuary very. much, and used to say, "ach solcha gotza" (Oh, such idols!) To her, they suggested images, and made her think of idolatry, which was considered a sin. This probably is the reason that we have only one photograph of her, and none of her husband. She was always glad to help along any good cause, but always had so little money to spend. Something always happened to her property because of Henry's mismanagement. She said she did not care much for money for her own use, but that she would
like to have had money so that she might give to the church, and help the poor, and give wherever there was a need. She loved to go to church, but it hurt her not to have more to give.

Hers was a beautiful life of hardship, sorrow and trials, culminating in a great and glorious victory, and how can we know but that the discipline of this lower life perfected her, and made her ready for that higher service above.

"A home in Heaven; what a joyful thought
As the poor man toils in his weary lot,
His heart oppressed, and with anguish drives

From his home below to his home in Heaven."

When Rolland was in Germany in 1983, he found the church records which gave accurate facts of the early history, and these have been used.












[S706] Preston Methodist Cemetery, Section 7 - Preston twsp, Fillmore Co., Minnesota

[S707] Roger Phillips Email

[S708] Census, Federal - 1870 - Waukesha Co., Wisconsin, Brookfield

[S709] Britzius File III

[S710] Britzius File II

[S711] Census, Federal - 1930 - Wheatland Co., Montana, Mansure, ED # 19

[S712] Census, Federal - 1920 - Marshall Co., South Dakota, White twsp., ED # 235

[S713] Census, Federal - 1910 - Olmsted Co., Minnesota, Rochester, ED# 117

[S714] Census, Federal - 1920 - Second Judicial District, Alaska Territory, Cape Nome, Special Agent District 3

[S715] Census, Federal - 1920 - Lake Co., South Dakota, LeRoy, ED # 122

[S716] Census, Federal - 1930 - Lake Co., South Dakota, Madison, ED#10

[S717] Darlene Linsmeyer Email

[S718] Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire

[S719] Pilgrim Ship Lists

[S720] Oregon Death Certificate

[S721] Portland Death Records

[S722] Bond's Genealogy and History of Watertown

[S724] Census, Federal - 1920 - Sauk, Wisconsin, Prairie du Sac, ED # 173

[S725] Ebenezer Gustin

[S726] Tom Hoot Email

[S727] John Gustin Will

Will date: 3 Jul 1719 "Gustine Compendium", Gustine Courson Weaver, 1929. "The Gustin Family", Lester Carlisle Gustin, 1949, p 12. On July 3, 1719 at Falmouth (now Portland), Maine, the immigrant, John Gustin, (Augustine Jean) in the name of God, Amen, on his death-bed, signed his will as follows: "John AUGustin".

on file at Augusta, Maine. Probate Office, 3, 37. "In the name of God Amen The third day of July in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred & Nineteen , John Gustin of Falmouth in the County of Yorke in his Majesties Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England. A husband man being very Sick and Weak in body but of perfect mind and memory Thanks be to God: Do make & ordain this my last will and Testament that is to Say Principally & first of all I give & Recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it and my body to the Earth to be Buried in Decent & Christian Manner at the Direction of my Executor hereafter Named in hopes of a Glorious Resurrection at the Last Day, as to my worldly Estate (after my just Debts & funeral Charges are paid) I give & Dispose of the Same in Manner Following. I give unto my Beloved Wife Elizabeth Gustin My Dwelling house in which I now live with the Lot of Land belonging to it lying & being in the Town of Falmouth with all my household goods & Moveable Estate for her vse during her Natural life & to be at her disposal to any of her Children as She Sees meet. Item I give to my Sons Sam & John Gustin Each of them five Shillings in money. Item I give to my daughters Sarah & Abigail Each of them five Shillings in money all to be paid them within Twelve Months after my Decease. Item I give to my three Sons Ebenezer Thomas & David Gustin all the Rest of my Lands in Falmouth in Casco Bay lying at Martins Point & Pesumpscot river together with all Debts (they having been most helpful to me and their Mother in our old age) To be Possessed by Them Their Heirs or Assignees forever, I further Will that my Stock of Cattle & Swine together with Horses be to the Vse of my Wife in equal proportion with my Said Three Sons last Mentioned during her Natural life and after her Decease to be Equally Divided among my Sons Ebenezer , Thomas & David; I do hereby make & ordain my Son Ebenezer Gustin ,My Sole Executor, to this my last Will & Testament Vtterly Revoking & Disannuling all other Wills Testaments Bequests & Executors Ratifying also & Confirming this & no other to be my last Will & Testament. In Witness where of I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal the Day and year above Written the Mark Signed Sealed and Published & Declared by the Said John Gustin (Seal) in the Presents of us the Subsc
Lewis Bane
Natha Freeman
Daniel Simpson"

[S728] Census, Federal - 1900 - Jackson Co., Minnesota, Jackson twsp ED# 111

[S729] Census, Federal - 1850 - Orleans County, Vermont, Derby

[S730] Wars of the Roses

[S731] Census, Federal - 1870 - Kings Co., NY, Brooklyn Ward 10

[S732] Marcel Rotter Email

[S733] Darlene and Joan Holt visit 26 Aug 2005

[S734] Census, Federal - 1880 - Essex Co., NJ, Belleville

[S735] Census, Federal - 1910 - Morris Co, NJ, Boonton

[S736] Census, Federal - 1900 - Morris Co, NJ, Boonton, District 47

[S737] Wikipedia

[S738] Rootsweb

[S739] BROWN'S ISLE OF MAN DIRECTORY
with HISTORY OF THE ISLAND VALUATION, LIST OF RESIDENTS CLASSIFIED BUSINESS LIST, &c., &c.

[S740] Isle of Man: Its Civil and Ecclesiastical History, Antiquities

[S741] 1855 Personal Property Tax for Jo Daviess Co., Illinois

[S742] APPLE RIVER TOWNSHIP
Biographical Directory
From “The History of Jo Daviess County Illinois”
by H. F. Kett & Co.; Chi

[S743] Census, Federal - 1920 - Mahaska, Iowa, Spring Creek

[S744] Census, Federal - 1930 - Jo Daviess, Illinois, Warren twsp

[S745] Census, Federal - 1920 - Collingsworth Co., Texas, Wellington, ED# 29

[S746] Jo Daviess Co., IL Marriage Records Volume C: 1865-1870

[S747] Census, Federal - 1880 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Woodbine twsp, ED # 67

[S748] GREENWOOD CEMETERY
West Galena Township
Part I

White Samuel D., Dec 20, 1840 - Mar 29, 1912, Co D 45th Ill Vol Inf, Civil War Josephine, wife, July 19, 1849 - Jan 3, 1914

[S749] Andrew White Estate Papers


Andrew White late of Jo Daviess County deceased, died at East Galena in said county on or about the 23 day of August A.D. 1863, leaving property and effects in this county, and leaving no last will and testament . . . The property of said estate consists of real debts and personal property. The personal property is worth probable $400.
The said deceased left him surviving no widow as his widow, and William L. White, Samuel D. White, Martha J. White,Matthew White, Annie E, White children and heirs at law. Your petitioner being the eldest son of said deceased, therefore prays that administration on the said estate of Andrew White decesad may be granted.
Aug. 26, 1863 William L. White.


5 November 1863 Bill of Sale."
on file at Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Signed by James H. Jackson and Robert Irwin at Irish Hollow

TERMs of Sale: All sums of five dollars and under, Cash; All sums over five dollarson a credit of twelve months

Articles Sold Name of Purchaser am't of Sale

one hich James Irwin 1.05
One Broad axe Henry White .50
one shoe for wagon Tho Haines 1.00
One Lock chain William White 1.00
old iron Tho Haines .50
one grind stone James Irwin 3.25
one bee hive William White 2.40
one bee hive William Rodden 2.60ha
one bee hive Charles Haislitt 2.50ha
one Sett Harrow teeth John Fitzpatrick 4.42
one sledge hammer James Irwin 1.00
one brush scythe William Shererd .90
one double harrow William White 9.25
One square harrow William White 5.50
one plow James Rodden 4.10
one plow (one horse) Martin Donnehue 1.80
one plow William White 5.25
one breaking plow Thos. Gibbons 7.50
one Log chain Thos. Gibbons 2.20
one heating stove Saml. Campbell 5.75
one hoe Do .70
one potatoe fork Robert Irwin 1.70
one Buck saw Saml. Campbell 1.05
one log chain John Fitzpatrick 1.00
one grubbing hoe William White 1.05
one bedstead Henry White 2.50
Do Do .25
Do James Irwin 3.75
Do Michl Donnegan 6.50
Carpeting Mathew Harper 18.72
one barrel William White .50
Do Henry White .50
one water barrel William White .25
6 chairs Michl Donnegan 6.00
Do Wm Johnston 1.92
12 sacks William White 6.00
Do Do 5.40
Do James Irwin 4.20
one cable rope William White 2.50
Steel yards William Shererd 2.50
one table James H Jackson 7.75
one cupboard Thomas Haines 11.00
Do Joseph Lawton 14.25
one lamb James Irwin 1.00
Do Saml Campbell .40
History of the World William White 1.00
Map & Book Do 1.25
one book Do .70
Do Henry White .50
Do William White .75
3 books James Irwin 1.05
one book Do .85
Do Saml Campbell .90
Do Mary Johnston .45
2 books William White .50
Candle Moulds Henry White .25
Candle Sticks John Fitzpatrick .80
Grater Anthony Smith .25
Copper Kettle Henry White .55
Sugar Bowl James H Jackson .30
2 Waiters Saml Campbell .25
cake pan James H Jackson .15
one plate Mary Johnston .10
1/2 dozen plates James Rodden .80
5 Plates Mary Johnston .30
3 bowls James H Jackson .15
cups & Saucers Mary Johnston .15
3 glasses James Entwhistle .55
one delph teapot Mary Johnston .30
Dish & Bowl Henry White .25
Feathers Michl Donnegan 4.50
Quilt James H. Jackson 5.00
Do Robert Young 5.00
one dish James Irwin .25
Do Do .40
one quilt Anthony Smith 4.50
Do Michl Donnegan 5.25
Do Do 3.60
Do Mary Johnston 1.50
Blankets Michl Donnegan 2.00
one bed Mary Johnston 4.25
one clock William White 2.00
one watch Martha J. White 20.00
one bucket James Rodden .35
cream pitcher Robert Irwin .15
Tea pot Henry White 1.20
knives & forks Hugh Young 1.15
one looking glass Mary Johnston .25
one bucket William Gale .40
two pand Do .80
table Mary Johnston .30
Bridle Mathew Harper 3.25
Pillow Cases Saml Campbell 1.60
Do Do .50
Do Anthony Smith 1.05
one pair sheet Thos Haines 3.30
Do Do 3.00
Hoe Michael Donnegan .75
one fork Anthony Smith .50
Tin Pan Mary Johnston .10
Wheel Barrow Saml Campbell 2.50
one Snare William White 80.00
one Horse Do 30.00
Harness Do 1.25
Cow & Calf Do 11.00
one cow Do 16.50
Do Do 16.00
one Bull Mathew Harper 4.00
Two calves William White 3.65
one Bull Do 6.50
Cow and Calf Do 7.50
Wagon Robert Irwin 2.10
Colt & Hand Saw William White 20.90
Churn & Hand Saw James Irwin 2.95
Machine and Box & Tools William White 11.70
Augers Thomas Knox .85
Three Sickles Thos. Gibbons .25
one wrench Robert Irwin .10
______
Total Amount of Sales 497.71

Signed by James H. Jackson, Clerk and
Robert Irwin, Crier



January 1865 Besides the sum of $497.71 from above Estate sale, William White reports Money collected from various persons, to wit:

John Beaty 8.00
Robert Dick 39.50
Hugh Young 8.00
Thomas Hines 18.50
Robert Miller 58.00
John Fitzpatrick 16.25
Mathew Harper 77.50
Michael Donnegan 35.00
Peter McGough 63.75
Martin Donehugh 9.25
John Funston 7.00
James W. Entwhistle 40.00
Adam Drone 30.00
______
Total 470.75

Grand Total Collected 908.46




The undersigned credits himself with the following sums of money paid on claims against said estate and allowed by the court:

Paid to:
Peter Duffy voucher 1 22.00
J.M. Schrielmuller 2 10.25
E. Graham & Co. 3 7.00
L.S. Winall 4 1.50
Samuel Campbell 5 2.50
R. H. McClellen 6 35.00
John Robinson 7 25.00
Eliza Jane White 8 11.00
J.B. Brown 9 3.50
Peter Kotzke 10 33.30
Caldwell & Bebee 11 3.00
Wm. Rodden 12 71.00
Robert Irwin 13 4.05
Samuel D. White 14 83.00
R. Seal Adm.& Letters 15 6.00
James Robinson 16 250.00
B.F. Fowles 17 15.00
_______
Total 583.10

The undersigned would further that the said estate was indebtyed to him
to the amount of one hundred dollars 100.00
Also that he advanced the funeras expenses from his own money
which amounted to thirty dollars 30.00
And also for revnu stamps one dollar 1.00
Also five dollars for expense at sale of property 5.00
Also five dollars for legal advice 5.00
Also his percentage as allowed by law 54.50
_______
195.50
Which sum he asked to allowed him by the court



RECAPITULATION

Whole amount of assets 908.46
Whole amount of credits 778.60
______
129.86

Which leaves ($129.86) in the hands of the administrator subject to the order of the court...

William L. White, Administrator of the Estate of Andrew White, deceased


March 1866: List of debts Paid and Final Settlement:
James Robinson vouchers A. $ 30.00
R. Seal vouchers B. 11.25
Wm. J. Gray, tax collector C. 25.05
Wm. L. Barton, tax collector D. 34.08
James Robinson, interest 1.25
W.R. Rowley, satisfaction of mortgage .25
Administration report 2.00
_____
103.88
Balance in hands of administrator 25.98

There are no more assets belonging to said estate, and no debts against it.& upon the payment of balance in hands of administrator to the heirs of said Andrew White deceased , he asks to be discharged from further duties as administrator of said estate all of which is respectfully submitted, Wm L. White.

[S750] Jo Daviess County, Illinois Personal Property tax roll for 1855

[S751] "The History of JoDaviess County Illinois"

[S752] Census, Mining Districts - 1840

[S753] Census, Federal - 1920 - Ramsey Co., Minnesota, St Paul Ward 2, Dist 19

[S754] Census, Federal - 1930 - Taylor Co., Texas, Precinct 1, District 17

[S755] Idaho Marriages, 1842 -1996

[S756] Census, Federal - 1930 - Cassia Co., Idaho, Starrhs Ferry

[S757] Census, Federal - 1930 - Ada Co., Idaho, Ten Mile Precinct

[S758] census, Federal - 1900 - Lewis & Clark Co., Montana, Helena, Ward 1

[S759] Census, Federal - 1910 - Lewis & Clark Co., Montana, Helena, ED # 154

[S760] Mathew White Estate Papers

Matthew White Estate Papers

State of Illinois Jo Daviess County In the County Court of said county sitting on a court of Probate 15th September Term AD 1862
Henry C. Park Ad,ministrator of the estate of Matthew White deceased

Application to sell real estate for the payment of debts

MaryAnn White, Samuel White, James White, Matilda White, Sarah White, Eliza Jane White, & Mary White, widow & heirs at law of Matthew White deceased

To the Hon. Matthew Nearoin Judge of the County Court of said county in Probate,

Your petitioner Henry C. Park administrator of the estate of Matthew White deceased respectfully shows That Matthew White late of said county departed this life on or aobut the sixth day of September AD 1861 intestate.

That letters of administration upon an estate of the said Matthew White deceased were granted by this court to your petitioner under date the 17th September AD 1861 and that your petitioner has filed in this court his Bond with good and sufficient security for the true & faithful performance of his duties in the administration of said estate as by the statute in such cases made provided is required. All of which matters and things will more fully appear by reference to the record of this in the office of the County Clerk of said county. And your petitioner would further show that the above named Mary Ann White one of said defendants is the widow of the said Matthew White deceased & is entitled to Dower in the land hereinafter described & the above named Samuel White, James White, Matilda White, Sarah White, Eliza Jane White, & Mary White are the children and heirs at law of the said Matthew White deceased and the only heirs at law. Matthew White an infant heir of the said Matthew White deceased having died intestate in the county of Jo Daviess and the state of Illinois a few weeks prior to this application & the other defendant heirs being his heirs and only heirs at law of the said infant Matthew White & that no administration has been taken upon his estate.

That Matilda White and Eliza Jane White are under eighteen years of age and that Sarah White is over eighteen years of age and all the other defendants are over twenty-one years of age. That Samuel White and James White are not now resident in this state and that Sarah White is now residing in the county of Carroll in this state and that all the other defendants are residents of the County of Jo Daviess, Illinois.

And your petitioner would further show that all the personal property of the estate of Matthew White deceased
his intestate has been exhausted in the payment of debts & that the debts now due from said estate amount to the sum of $399.68. That the net proceeds of a sale of real estate under decree of this court after paying costs & expenses of petition sale and the widows dower is the sum of $149.01 which deducted from the sum of the debts now due leaves a balance due from said estate of the sum of $250.67 for the payment of which it will be necessary to sell lands of said estate.

And your petitioner shows that Matthew White deceased has intestate died seized of the following lands to wit,

The west half of the northeast quarter of section twenty six in township twentyseven north of range one east of the fourth Principal meridian which land your petitioner prays may be sold for the payment of debts.

And your petitioner to that end prays that the said Mary Ann White, Samuel White, James White, Matilda White, Sarah White, Eliza Jane White, & Mary White be made defendants here & that summons ______ & ____ & that Publication of notice be made unto Samuel White & James White & that summons to Sarah White be directed to the Sheriff of Carroll County to execute & that on coming in of said defendants Guardian ad litum be appointed unto Matilda White and Eliza Jane White minor defendants & that those freeholders be appointed companions to ___________ Dower to the widow Mary Ann in said land & that an order of sale of said land be entered in the Land Court for the payment of debts paid intestate ______ Petitioner as a duly bound will soon pray _____

AS Cummings
_____ ________ Petition

State of Illinois
Jo Daviess County

This day came before me Henry C. Park the Petitioner in the above Petition ________ ____ ____ ________ _______ ________ & _________ as follows, That the statements in said petition are true in substance and in fact, sworn _______________ before me this 28th day of August 1862.
Richard Seal, clk Henry C. Park




Note: Document dated March 1864 indicate the land was sold to Martin Donohue for $364.00.

[S761] Robert White Estate Papers

[S762] Betsy O'Toole Email

[S763] Gordon Zimmerman phone call 12 Nov 2005

[S764] Martindale Family History, 1759 - Present

THOMAS & LUCY MARTINDALE

Our travel in time takes us back to meet our forefathers, Thomas and Lucy Martindale. Thomas Martindale was born about 1759 as he was eighty-four at the time of his death in 1843. Lucy (maiden name unknown but due to the fact that two of their children bear the name Bennet, it is a good possibility that her maiden name was Bennet.) was born about 1772 in New York. Lucy was seventy-nine at the time of her death in 1851. These two lovely people met, married and the rest is our family history.

We are not sure where Thomas or Lucy were born. Although it is interesting to note that on the US Census for the town of Weston, Clark County, Wisconsin for Samuel Martindale it lists his Father's place of birth as England and his Mother's place of birth as New York.

Thomas was enumerated as a single person in Wellsburgh, Clinton, New York in 1790. He married rather late in life, as he was about thirty-one when he married Lucy who was quite a bit younger (approximately twelve or thirteen years). On the 1800 Census Thomas is enumerated in Crown Point, Essex, New York with five children. Therefore, Lucy and Thomas Martindale probably married shortly after the 1790 Census was enumerated. There were three boys and two girls in the family at the time. In 1810 Thomas and Lucy were living in Ticonderoga, Essex, New York and had three boys and six girls.

Thomas and family moved to Orwell, Vermont in late 1813 or early 1814. Orwell land records show the purchase of land in February 1814 by Thomas Martindale of Ticonderoga, Essex, New York from Clark Sanford. Thomas purchased an estimated thirty-five acres of land, part of Lot No. 187 for One Hundred and Five Dollars. That December the family was given a "Warning Out".

The following is taken From Orwell Land Records - Vol 6, Pg. 307

"'State of Vermont ' Rutland County, to the Sheriff of Constable of Orwell you are hereby commanded to notify and warn David Hubbard his wife and family Samuel Field his wife and family Thomas Martindall his wife and family Richard Hunter his wife and family Henry Bliss his wife and family Sylvester Field and his wife Levi Davis his wife and family all Residing in Orwell to Depart this town forthwith Hereof fail not, but of this precept, and your doings thereon make due return according to law.

Dated at Orwell this 27th day of December A.D. 1814.

Orwell December 31st 1814 1 thus served this: Precept on the within named David Hubbard wife and family Richard Hunter wife and family Sylvester Field his wife and family Levi Davis his wife and family by leaving a true copy of the precept in the hands of each of their wives and on the same day on Samuel Field his wife and family Henry Bliss his wife and family by leaving a true copy of this precept in their hands with this my return hereon thereon enclosed.

Attest David Cook Constable

(It isn't known if the constable couldn't find Thomas and family to serve the Warning Out or if they proved they could support themselves at that time.)

Fees 12 miles travel $0.72
Six Copys $1.02
$1.74
12

Received to Record Jany 10th 1815
Attest ? Smith, Town Clerk"

On April 16, 1817 the following was published in the Rutland Weekly Herald "Delinquent property taxpayers list for year 1816 according to an Act of Congress. Gives acreage and bounds. Lands to sold at Benson at John Kellogg's office, he is deputy collector.

......... Orwell: Josiah Austin; Charles P. Allen; ; James Q. McFarland; Thomas

Martindale; Henry Moore; "

By 1820 two sons and four daughters still lived with their parents, Thomas and Lucy, in Orwell.

While the farm Thomas and Lucy lived on was sufficient to support themselves and a young family, it wasn't large enough to support the children as they grew up and married. During this time period as sons married, they had to find their own land, and that was very often done by moving west or up into Canada where there was new land. The daughters would marry and become the responsibilities of their husbands.

In 1830 only one male, probably Samuel and two females, possibly Rebecca and Jane, were living at home with Lucy and Thomas Martindale in Orwell.

The Manual of Congregational Church in Orwell, Vermont published in 1856 the
Sheldon Museum in Middlebury, Vermont) lists Martindales. It appears
that Samuel Martindale and Rebecca Martindale are two of the known children of
and Lucy Martindale and that Parmelia Munger, recorded as a member in
IN
marry Benajah Martindale in 1831. Rebecca Martindale would marry Alvah J.
The names were recorded in the order in which they joined and since Electa Martindale a"
Parmelia Munger are next to each other it appears to be a reasonable MAN a

two soon to be sisters-in-laws joined the church together. This was the fir* we n - a -Ipd to
connect Ueda Martindale to our family.

On March 12, 1834, Thomas leased the "'Jimmy Hoar lot" of 19 acres on the south be of lot
No. 172, 3rd division for Thirty-five Dollars. On January 15, 1835, Thomas tr all
right to this lease to Nathan Woodward of Orwell for Seventy-five Dollars.

Due presumably to age Thomas transferred the farm to his son Benajah B. Martindale in October 1836. In return Benajah had to "'take care of him the said Thomas Martindale my honoured Father & my Mother Lucy Martindale the wife of the said Thomas during their and each of their natural lives and at all times furnish for them suitable and sufficient meat, drink, washing, lodging house room, and fire wood, clothing, medical aid, and assistance when necessary and in general all things necessary to them the said Thomas and Lucy as comfortable as is consistent with the age and circumstances for and during the full term of

their natural lives This agreement lasted less than six months. On March 30, 1837,

Thomas Martindale discharged the mortgage in full and cancelled the conditions of the
mortgage.

On March 30, 1837, Benajah B. Martindale transferred the land to Sam (Samuel) Martindale. There are further records of this land transaction all involving the original Thomas Martindale farm. Samuel, the youngest son, had taken over the responsibilities of his parents so that Benajah could eventually move to Erie County, New York.
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In 1840 Samuel was now living on the Martindale family farm and looking after his parents, Thomas and Lucy Martindale, as agreed upon earlier.

From various land records it is noted that Thomas Martindale could not write as his mark is placed on the document instead of a signature.

Thomas died March 30, 1843 at Orwell, Rutland, Vermont. He is buried in the North Cemetery in the Town of Orwell, Vermont.

Lucy lived with her youngest son, Samuel, as per the agreement made on the transfer of the Martindale farm, until her death on April 28, 1851 at Orwell, Rutland, Vermont. Lucy is also buried in the village cemetery (North Cemetery, Orwell).

According to the various censuses and trying to put two and two together we think Thomas and Lucy Martindale had thirteen children. In subsequent chapters you will discover how each child married and carried on their own branches of the family to make the Martindales a widely spread family.

[S765] Gordon N. Zimmerman correspondence

[S766] Clark County Genweb site

[S767] Census, Federal - 1930 - Ramsey County, Minnesota, N. St Paul Village, Precinct 2

[S768] Census, Federal - 1895 - Palo Alto Co., Iowa, Fairfield twsp

[S769] Boonton Township Official Website - History

[S770] Census, Federal - 1870 - Morris Co., New Jersey, Boonton Twsp.

[S771] Census, Federal - 1900 - Essex Co, New Jersey, East Orange ward 1, District 171

[S772] Census, Federal - 1900 - Philippine Islands, Daet

[S773] Wayne Wardle

[S774] The English Ancestry of the Pilgrim Thomas Rogers and his wife Alice (Cosford) Rogers

[S775] Census, Wisconsin - 1875 - Weston Twsp, Clark Co.

[S776] Census, Federal - 1900 - Clark Co, WI, Weston

[S777] Census, Federal - 1910 - Clark Co, WI, Weston, ED # 40

[S778] Census, Federal - 1910 - Santa Clara Co, California, Burnett Twsp, ED # 65

[S779] Census, Federal - 1920 - Clark Co, WI, Weston ED #35

[S780] Census, Federal - 1930 - Multnomah Co, Oregon, Maplewood, precinct 525, ED # 263

[S781] Lonnie DeMouth McManus

[S782] Civil War Pension Index

[S783] Census, Federal - 1850 - Passaic, New Jersey, Aquackanonk

[S784] Census, Federal - 1910 - Lawrence Co., South Dakota, Deadwood 4th ward, ED #43

[S785] Coffman/Barnett/Gervasi/Batterson and Moore

[S786] Census, Federal - 1880 - Carroll Co., Illinois, Savanna, ED# 19

[S787] Census, Federal - 1880 - MorrisCo, New Jersey, Lyonsville

[S788] Kitchel Ancestry of the Jansen Daughters

[S789] Traverse City Record Eagle

[S790] US Civil War Center Website; Cold Harbor National Cemetery

DEMOUTH, Fred'k PVT JUN 2 1864 CO F 15 NJ INF B 88

[S791] Bad Land, an American Romance

[S792] Vreeland Research

[S793] Lonnie DeMouth McManus Papers Received 23 Jan 2006

[S794] World War I Draft Registration

[S795] Franklin H. Derrick Will

Know all men by these presents, that I, Franklin H. Derrick, of the City of Brodhead, Green County, Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, and mindful of the uncertainty of human life, do make, declare and publish, this my last will and testament, in form and manner following, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

First.- I desire and direct that all of my just debts and my funeral expenses and the cost of administering my estate shall be paid in full, that a suitable monument shall mark my last resting place, and that a marker shall be erected at a cost not exceeding fifty dollars, at the grave of my deceased father and mother.

Second.- I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Mary A. Derrick, the entire use of all of the residue of my estate both real and personal during her natural lifetime; and in case such use shall not be sufficient to provide for her maintenance and comfort I desire and direct that such portions of the principal of said residue as shall become requisite for her maintenance and comfort shall be appropriated and used for that purpose.

Third.- I will and direct that all of the residue of my entire estate that shall remain after the death of my said wife shall be divided into five equal shares; and I give, devise and bequeath the same to my children as follows, to-wit: to my sons Theodore J. and Levi F. one half of one share to each; to my sons Franklin R., Paul E., and my daughter Harriet L. Lamson one share to each; to my grandsons Frank T. Balis, Robert H. Balis and Ernest Balis one ninth of one share to each; to my granddaughters Hattie Belle Livingstone and Mabel Walker one sixth of one share to each; and to my granddaughter Flora L. Stevens one third of one share.

Provided however that any amout which may hereafter be paid by me or out of my estate by reason of my signature to any note or notes as surety for my said son Franklin R. Derrick shall be computed as a part of my estate and of said residuary legacy to my said son Franklin R.

Fourth.- I nominate and appoint my said son Franklin R. Derrick to be the executor of this, my last will and testament, and I authorize and direct him, as such executor to compound, compromise and settle all claims in favor of and against my estate, and to sell and convey by good and sufficient deed or deeds and real estate of which I shall die seized, without obtaining any license from court therefore, and to pay over the legacies and residue as above provided, in money.

In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty-third day of February A. D. Nineteen Hundred three.

Franklin H. Derrick (Seal)

The foregoing written instrument, all on two half sheets, was signed and sealed by Franklin H. Derrick, the testator therein named, and was by him declared to be his last will and testament, on the day of the date thereof, in the presence of us who hereunto sign our names as witnesses, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other.

Mabel Dodge

Burr Sprague

[S796] Cheryl Hahn Email

[S797] Stone Cottage

Stone Cottage Sewed by: Barbara Hastey
The interesting history of the Stone Cottage dates back to the mid- 18th century. It was originally two small dwelling houses with a carriage drive between them.
The oldest house was erected around 1740 by the DeMouth family whose ancestors, fleeing from Europe because of religious persecution, settled first in Rockaway Valley and later moved to this northernmost section of Rockaway Township. Both sections at the time were Pequannock Township.
Their daughter married Peter Snyder who erected the second house in 1732. The first house was inherited by the Snyders who remodeled it and joined both together to make one house and added a second story in 1820. An inscription above the door reads "P X S 1773."
The kitchen and dining rooms which were located in the cellar of the Stone Cottage had a fireplace with a capacity for burning eight-feet long logs, two other fireplaces were on the first floor and the walls of the building were two feet thick.
Various owners occupied the building until 1968 when it was purchased by Theodore Brown who kept possession of it until 1914. Mr. Brown made land improvements during his occupancy.
The Neward Watershed purchased the property in 1914 and were the current owners in 1976.
According to local legend, slaves were kept by the original owners and are buried somewhere on this property. In addition, the first dwelling on this site was a log cabin built about 1700 and later burned to the ground by the Indians.

[S798] Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey

1763, Feb.5 Temout Frederick, of Pequannock, Morris Co., yeoman: will of. Wife, Charlotte, use of my real and personal while my widow. Sons, Adam and Conrood, my plantation where I dwell, of 600 acres, and also land by Rockaway River, of 50 acres, and all other lands, except 4 lots at New Foundland. When son, Conrood, shall get married, he is to have a setout, equal to his brother and sisters. Daughters, Elizabeth and Catharine, 4 lots at New Foundland. Executors - my two sons, Adam and Conrood. Witnesses - John Van Winkle, Frederick Miller, Ezekiel Cheever. Proved Sept. 8, 1766 Lib. I, p. 56

[S799] Slavery in the North

[S800] History of Morris County, New Jersey

[S801] Census, Federal - 1920 - Delaware Co., Ohio, Delaware Ward 3 - ED # 67

[S802] Census, Federal - 1920 - Fond du lac Co., WI, Fond du Lac, ED# 55

[S803] Census, Federal - 1900 - Orange Co., NY, Warwick, ED # 52

[S804] Census, Federal - 1870 - Morris Co., NJ, Montville

[S805] Phebe Adkins papers received from Lawrence Rheinhold January 2003

[S806] Pat DeMuth Email

[S807] Demouth Papers received from researcher Linnea B. Foster, December 2003

[S808] census, Federal - 1880 - Morris, NJ, Mountville, ED # 122

[S809] Rockaway Methodisr Church Centennial Pamphlet

[S810] History of Morris County

[S811] War of 1812 Service Record

[S812] American Genealogical and Biographical Index

[S813] Census, Federal - 1850 - Calumet Co., Wisconsin, District 36

[S814] Census, Federal - 1900 - Passaic Co., NJ, Little Falls, ED # 87

[S815] Demouth Papers Rec'd from Marsha Bybee Feb 22, 2002

[S816] Census, Federal - 1930 - Multnomah Co., Oregon, Portland, ED # 336

[S817] Census, Federal - 1900 - Furnas Co., Nebraska, Edison Precinct, ED # 62

[S818] Census, Nebraska State - 1885 - Gosper Co, Nebraska, Turkey Creek Precinct

[S819] Census, Federal - 1910 - Furnas Co., Nebraska, Edison, ED #80

[S820] Census, Federal - 1920 - Furnas Co., Nebraska, Edison, ED # 83

[S821] Census, Federal - 1920 - Yuma Co., Colorado, Eckley ED# 275

[S822] Census, Federal - 1930 - Furnas Co., Nebraska, Edison, ED # 9

[S823] Census, Federal - 1930 - Denver Co., Colorado, Denver ED # 132

[S824] Log Church Cemetery, Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., IL Listing

[S825] Thomas Rogers - Mayflower Pilgrim

[S826] Census, Federal - 1860 - JoDaviess Co., Illinois, Rice twsp

[S827] census, Federal - 1880 - Turner Co., Dakota Territory, District 27

[S828] Census, Federal - 1900 - Turner Co., S. Dakota, Twsp 97

[S829] Census, Federal - 1900 - Turner Co., South Dakota, Hurley

[S830] Census, Federal - 1910 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Galena 5th Ward, ED # 38

[S831] Census, Federal - 1880 - Nemaha Co., Kansas, Rock Creek, ED # 188

[S832] Census, Federal - 1900 - Nemaha Co., Kansas, Home Twsp., ED # 117

[S833] Census, Federal - 1900 - Nemaha Co., Kansas, Neuchatal, ED # 121

[S834] Census, Federal - 1900 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Elizabeth, ED# 34

[S835] Census, Federal - 1910 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Hanover ED# 25

[S836] Census, Federal - 1920 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Hanover, ED# 29

[S837] Census, Federal - 1920 - Carroll Co., Illinois, Savana Ward #3, ED# 13

[S838] Census, Federal - 1920 - El Paso Co., Colorado, Manitou, ED# 112

[S839] Census, Federal - 1860 - Carroll Co., Illinois, Mt. Carroll

[S840] Suzanne Demouth

[S841] Michael Tucker

[S842] Floyd Braden

[S843] Jason Pamplin

[S844] Rae Hurlburt

[S845] Dawne Pamplin

[S846] Census, Federal - 1920 - Milwaukee Co., WI, Milwaukee, ED # 47

[S847] Census, Federal - 1900 - Hennepin Co., MN, Minneapolis, Ward 8

[S848] Lillian Tynan Obituary

This person is dead.

Thomas Grover, Sr. came from England in 1642

(following note is misplaced)
Mrs. Lillian Tynan

Mrs. Lillian B. Tynan, 84, of 511 Wisconsin Ave., North Fond du Lac, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Hospital.
Born Feb. 7, 1890, in the Town of Clayton, she was a daughter of William and Theresa Dannenfelzer Redlin. She was married to Spencer Tynan at Milwaukee on July 28, 1909, and he died Jan. 3, 1954.
Mrs. Tynan was a member of GIA to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Survivors include two sons, Spencer Jr. of North Fond du Lac and James of Fond du Lac; two daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Reno of Van Dyne and Mrs. Mae Druggish of North Fond du Lac; 22 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors are two brothers, Melvin Redlin of Largo, Fla., and Seth Redlin of Neenah; and two sisters, Mrs. Martha Elsner of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Mae Booth of Fond du Lac. She was preceeded in death by a daughter, five brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home with the Rev. Martin Koehler officiating. Burial will follow in Estabrooks Cemetery.
Visitation for Mrs. Tynan will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

[S849] Spencer Tynan Obituary

Spencer Tynan Expires at 75; Rites Planned
Retired Soo Engineer Dies in Hospital; Burial to be in Estabrooks
Spencer Tynan, 75, of 511 Wisconsin Avenue, North Fond du Lac, a retired Soo Line engineer, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday at St. Agnes hospital, where he had been a patient since last Monday.
Mr. Tynan was born Oct. 7, 1878 at Loyal, the son of John and Sabina Tynan, and was married to Lillian Redland on July 28, 1909, at Neenah. Mr. Tynan began his railroad career in the engineering service of the old Wisconsin Central in July 1899 and was promoted to the rank of locomotive engineer in 1904, continuing in freight service until 1925 when he went into the passenger service on the Stevens Point division. He retired in 1944. Mr. Tynan was a member of Division 372 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Surviving the veteran railroad engineer are his widow; three daughters and two sons, Mrs. T. A. Lemieux, Mrs. Felix Netzler, Mrs. Ralph Druggish, Spencer Tynan, Jr., and James Tynan, all of North Fond du Lac: 16 grandchildren, a brother John A. Tynan, city, and a sister, Mrs. J. J> Ritter, Cusick, Wash. Four sisters and a great grandchild preceeded him in death.
The body of Mr. Tynan will be in state at the Geo. M. Dugan Funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Karl Koehler officiating. Burial will be in Estabrook cemetery.

[S850] Sabina Tynan Obituary

Interment for Mrs. Tynan at Cimarron.
Interment was held in Cimarron for Mrs. Sabina Tynan, following the arrival on that day of her daughter, Mrs. D. E. Tucker from Charlotte, North Carolina. Present at her funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Armitage, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Tynan, Mr. and Mrs. John Tynan and Mrs. Sybil Tucker. Mrs. Tynan lived in Wisconsin until four years ago, where she had many friends, and for the past year she has made her home near Montrose with her daughter, Mrs. Armitage.

[S851] Census, Federal - 1910 - Fond du Lac Co., WI, North Fond du Lac, ED # 70

[S852] Dorothy Denison

[S853] Nellie Armitage obituary

Woman dies after Brief Illness

Mrs. Nellie E. Armitage, 70, widow of the late Robert J. Armitage and resident of Montrose for many years, died at her home Sunday after a four day illness. She was born July 27, 1875, in Clark County, Wis., and was married to Mr. Armitage at Neilsville, Wis., in 1893. Following seven years of residence in Chattanooga, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Armitage established trheir home here.
The family came to Montrose County in two covered wagons in 1913 and lived in the Montross area and at Cimarron.
Sutvivors include daughters, Mrs. Mary McMinn and Mrs. Fern Corman, both of Montrose; Mrs. Ida Lipes, Springfield, Oregon, Mrs. Josephine Kerr and Mrs. Dolly Epps, Pueblo; Mrs. Grace Wilson, Cimarron; Mrs. Jessie Woods, Seward, Alaska; and Miss Lottie Armitage, Jamestown, North Dakota; brothers, John and Spencer Tynan, residents of Wisconsin; and sisters, Mrs. Frank Kline, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Syble Tucker of California; 30 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A son, Thomas Lee Armitage, died in Wisconsin; a second son, Joseph Lee, was drowned at Cimarron in 1920; and daughter Maybelle, died in 1917; Bea Miller in 1939.
Mrs. Armitage will be buried beside her husband in Cimarron Cemetery. Funeral plans will be announced by the Ormsbee Mortuary.

[S854] Census, Federal - 1930 - Pend Oreille Co., Washington, Cusick twsp, ED 26

[S855] Jon Radermacher

[S856] Census, Federal - 1900 - Jo Daviess, IL, East Galena, dist 33

[S857] Samuel D. White Estate Papers

[S858] Neil Weatherbee; Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

[S859] Census, Federal - 1910 - Stark Co, ND

[S860] Wayne Stevens obit

2/3/2004 Wayne Stevens

Wayne Stevens, 97, Boise, passed away Friday, January 30, 2004, at a local care center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2004, at Summers Funeral Home, 1205 W. Bannock Street, Boise. A viewing will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2004 and Thursday, from 12-1 p.m., prior to the funeral service, at Summers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery. Wayne was born January 6, 1907, the fifth of ten children to Archy and Zema Stevens. He and Violet Green were married April 13, 1932. To them, were born ten children. He spent most of his life in construction; working with the CCC's, WPA building ships in Portland during World War II, running and maintaining the rock crusher for Quinn Robbins on 16th Street by the Boise River, running a printing press, farming, building roads, and keeping the equipment in working order. He was a man of many talents and worked hard to raise the family. After retiring from the Boise School district in 1972, Wayne and Violet enjoyed many trips between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, visiting family and friends, and discovering new places. In July of 2000, WayneÕs health was failing and he became a resident at Boise Samaritan Village. Violet joined him in January of 2002, and they spent many happy times together until his death. Wayne will always be loved and missed by his family and many friends. Wayne is survived by his wife of 71 years, Violet; his ten children: Donna; Delbert and daughter-in-law, Betty; Letha; Delpha; Eleanor; Linda and son-in-law, Don; Lloyd 'Butch' and daughter-in-law, Margaret; Marie; Susie; and David. He is also survived by one sister, Marian; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; eight siblings; three grandchidren, Jenny, Linda, and Kenny; four sons-in-law, and one daughter-in-law. The family thanks all those at Boise Samaritan Village who loved and cared for Wayne.

[S861] Census, Federal - 1930 - Hardin Co., Iowa, Eldora

[S862] Census, Federal - 1900 - Rock Co, Wisc., Spring Valley

[S863] Census, Federal - 1910 - Rock Co, WI, Spring Valley

[S864] St John's Anglican Church, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, Canada

[S865] Colchester Historical Society

[S866] Census, Canadian - 1838 - Colchester Co, Nova Scotia, Canada

[S867] Colchester and Cumberland Counties - Census and Vital Statistics Files

[S868] Penny Lane

[S869] Census, Nova Scotia - 1838 - Colchester County

[S870] Gene Jane's Road Map to Colchester Families

[S871] Drafted into the Civil War after Finally Reaching Freedom

Probably a number of people in the area have stories to tell of their ancestors serving in the bloody Civil War. My great-grandfather, Jacob Wintermantel, who immigrated from Switzerland to homestead in a community that later became known as Irish Valley, was the only Civil War veteran whom I have heard much about, both from my grandmother and a letter circulated among relatives written by George Wintermantel to his people back home in Switzerland giving an account of the family life in the United States, in 1875. There are fine Wintermantel descendants, both in Wisconsin and outside of the state who have done and are doing a great job of research. The only great-granddaughter left as a descendant of Jacob Wintermantel is Ruth Hehenberger of Sauk City. There are quite a number of Jacob Wintermantel descendants in the area with names as Bender, Becker, Moely, Sprecher, Ladd, Litscher, Steuber, Sorg, and Gasser.
After a long, hard, courageous, challenging journey, the Wintermantels from Switzerland were able to settle near Honey Creek, it wasn't long before Jacob and his two brothers found themselves soldiers in the Civil War.
If there would be anything glamorous about the bloody horrors of war it would be the uniform or the officer's club in time of peace. As the picture shows Jacob Wintermantel's uniform seems to be some kind of thrown together civilian outfit, that wasn't too durable for the battlefield. That was probably common attire for the soldiers. Yet, somehow, they managed to spruce up their "uniforms" the best they could and stand with pride and dignity to have their picture taken.
George Wintermantel, in his letter to his people back in Switzerland, explained that it was hard for Jacob to leave his wife and children when he was drafted into the Civil War. Jacob reported that sometimes everything on the battlefield was like a cemetery for fallen soldiers. He served in Camp Peterson and Richmond, Virginia for nine months.
The letter recorded that brothers Christian and William Wintermantel also served in the Civil War. William was in many bloody battles and was in danger day and night between the southern rebels and enemy Indians. Christian served in the 26th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He was in some of the largest battles of the whole war era, Fredrichsburg and Chancellorsville in Virginia and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. He endured earth shaking cannon fire and saw blood streams on large and small battles. He finally came back to Wisconsin after three years. Two years later he acquired 160 acres of land in Kansas. George believed that every soldier who had an honorable discharge was entitled to land.
The impact of the experiences of our ancestors in the Civil War lives on. And how they have handled situations help us along the way in our present time.
Jacob Wintermantel and his wife Agnes Yoss Wintermantel moved to Prairie du Sac in his retirement. His obituary, (1916) Sauk County News read, "He (Jacob) was faithful and loyal to the church of his choice, in which he served his God according to the dictates of his conscience, enlightened by the Holy Spirit."

[S873] Genealogical Dictionary of New England Settlers

[S874] Kleasner File

[S875] Census, Federal - 1880 - St Charles Co, Missouri, Portage twsp.

[S876] Census, Federal - 1900 - St Charles Co., Missouri, Portage Di Sioux

[S877] Census, Federal - 1900 - Chariton Co., Missouri, Kylesville twsp

[S878] Census, Federal - 1910 - Howard Co., Missouri, Burton

[S879] Census, Federal - 1920 - Franklin Co., Missouri, Lyon twsp.

[S880] Howard County (Missouri) Marriage Records

[S881] Wendy Blegen

[S882] Historical and Genealogical Record of Colchester County, The

[S883] Evelyn Palmer

[S884] William Nicklas Obituary

WILLIAM NICKLAS
William Nicklas was born Feb. 9, 1846 in the state of Illinois and died Nov. 18, 1927 in his Charles City home, of old age and other complications. When quite young he moved to Wisconsin and in the early '70s came to Ulster township, Floyd county, Iowa settling upon a homestead which he improved and built up. He went through the experiences of the pioneers and early settlers, but by hard labor economic living forged ahead and accomplished something in life. At an ealy age in his Wisconsin home he came to the Methodist church, was soundly converted, joined the German Methodist church. For many years he was a member of the West St. Charles Methodist Episcopal church and when the family moved to Charles City he united with the Central Methodist Episcopal church. He loved the church of his choice, he was a regular attendant upon the means of grace, and was present at the services and prayer meetings when his strength and health permitted. He loved to talk about spiritual things and was very appreciative, when we prayed with him, and read from the word of God. His faith was very real to him, and as his strength declined his faith and longing for the heavenly home increased. He was a considerate husband and father and much interested in the well being of his family.
September 21, 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Schlick, who preceeded him to that heavenly home, March 18, 1927. This union was blessed with seven children, of whom six are living, Laura having passed on in 1906. He leaves to mourn his demise, two sons and four daughters - Mrs. J.F. Greenzweig, of Charles City; Will, of Red Lake, New Mexico; Mrs. B. A. Berry, of Nashua; Miss Vera, of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Carl in the Knoxville hospital; Mrs. S. A. Driskill of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren and one great grandson.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 20, 1927 from the Central Methodist Episcopal church, in charge of the pastor Wesley F. Belling, assisted by Rev. J. H. Klaus, Rev. L. J. Brenner, Rev. B. A. Wendlandt. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

[S886] Sophia Driskill Obituary

DRISKILL
Sophia Estella, 7 E. Cypress, Yukon, OK. She was born in Charles City, Ia, the daughter of William and Emma Nicklas. She received her early education in a rural school, attended Charles City Methodist College and Chicago University. She received an associate degree from Northern Iowa University and a B.A. degree from Oklahoma City University. She taught 42 years in Oklahoma City elementary schools and, after retirement, was a traveling natural science teacher. Sophia was a member of First United Methodist Church for 60 years. She was also a member of Okla. Education Assn., Okla. Retired Teacher's Assn., AARP, Aster Garden Club, Iowa Society, Audobon Society and Kappa Kappa Iota. She married Arthur Driskill on May 23, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband and by a daughter, Normah Miller. She leaves to mourn her death one daughter, Ramah Miller, 1302 Redbud, Yukon, OK; 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; a nephew, Glenn Nicklas; and many other relatives and friends. Services will be Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at Guardian Midtown Chapel, burial will be at Rose Hill. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 131 N.W. 4thSt., OKC or World Neighbors.

[S887] Robert Stevens

[S888] Census, Federal - 1920 - Solano Co., California, Vallejo

[S889] Census, Federal - 1930 - Alameda County, California, Albany ED# 268

[S890] Census, Canadian - 1911 - Vancouver, British Columbia, district 12

[S891] Arlene Riemer

[S892] Zimmerman Family History and Stories

[S893] Erma Schaper

[S894] Census, Federal - 1900 - Jasper Co., Iowa, Palo Alto twsp

[S895] Census, Federal - 1910 - Jasper Co, Iowa, Palo Alto

[S896] Census, Federal - 1930 - Lawrence, SD, Deadwood

[S897] Jodi Bonde

[S899] Earl Wash

[S901] Census, Federal - 1870 - Poweshiek, Iowa, Scott

[S903] Census, Federal - 1930 - Solano Co., California, Vallejo

[S904] Paula Anderson

[S905] Census, Federal - 1930 - Sauk Co, Wisconsin, Troy

[S906] Census, Federal - 1910 - Boulder Co., Colorado, Salina

[S907] Hattie Bales photo Album

[S908] Census, Federal - 1920 - Mower, Minnesota, Austin

[S909] Census, Federal - 1850 - Somerset Co., Maine, Madison

[S910] GDKreutz, IV

[S911] Wisconsin Death Index 1959 - 1997

[S912] Lila Jordan Taylor

[S913] Census, Federal - 1900 - Douglas Co., Washington, Grand Coulee

[S914] Census, Federal - 1920 - Boulder Co., Colorado, Boulder City

[S915] Census, Canada - 1901 - Ontario, Elgin (West/Quest), Aldborough

[S916] Census, Federal - 1850 - York Co., Maine, Biddeford

[S917] Census, Federal - 1930 - Cuyahoga, Ohio, Cleveland (Districts 251-500)

[S918] Clark Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website

[S919] Bev Nelson

[S920] N Henton

[S921] Anthony Sacramento

[S922] Census, Federal - 1850 - Jefferson Co., NY, Henderson

[S923] Keith Macnutt

[S924] Census, Federal - 1870 - Jefferson Co., NY, Ellisburg

[S925] Census, Canadian - 1871 - Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Tatamagouche

[S926] Census, Federal - 1930 - Lewis and Clark, Montana, Helena

[S927] Census, Federal - 1900 - Lawrence, SD, Deadwood

[S928] Census, Federal - 1930 - Rock Co, WI, Janesville

[S929] A Chapter in the History of the Township of Onslow, Nova Scotia

[S930] South Dakota Death Index, 1905 - 1955

[S931] Chillicothe Constitution Tribune (Chilllicothe, Missouri) - 10 Dec 1948 and 13 Dec 1948

The Chillicothe Constitution Tribune (Chilllicothe, Missouri) - 10 Dec 1948

Four Die in Car on Way to a Funeral

Fulton, Mo., Dec 10 - AP - Four persons were killed and one other critically injured this morning when the car in which they were riding and a truck collided on Highway 40, about six miles east of Kingdom City.

Sheriff Hartley Crowson said a driver's license found on the steering column of the car carried the name Simon Hunfelt, Boonville, Mo.

Two men and two women were dead and one other woman was brought to the Callaway hospital here. Her condition was described as critical. All were riding in the car, which was going toward St. Louis.

The truck was owned by F. B. Blansett Clay Company of Fulton and driven by Clellie Cundiff, 30, of New Bloomfield, Mo., south of here, who was not hurt.

The dead are
Edward Humfeld, 33, his wife Wanda Humfeld, both of Boonville, his mother Mrs. Simon Hunfeld, 53, New Franklin, Mo., and Robert Kleasner, 60, Fayette RFD.

In the hospital with a fractured skull and other injuries is Miss Bess Kleasner of Fayette RFD, a sister of Robert Kleasner and Mrs. Simon Hunfeld.

They were enroute to St. Charles to attend a funeral. The entire side of their car was ripped out.

Coroner W. Pearl Garrett said he expects to hold an inquest tomorrow.

Cundiff has been charged with careless and reckless driving. Prosecuting Attorney Hugh P. Williamson said that charge might be changed after the inquest.




Chillicothe Constitution Tribune (Chilllicothe, Missouri) - 13 Dec 1948

Charge Driver in Death of 5 Persons

Manslaughter is Alleged as Result of Fatal Collision Near Fulton

Fulton, MO., Dec. 13. (AP) - Manslaughter charges were filed here today against Clellie Cundiff, 30, driver of a truck which was involved in an accident last Friday in which five persons lost their lives.

Two men and two women were killed instantly and the fifth, Miss Bess Kleasner, 52, of RFD 1, Glasgow, Mo., died at the Callaway hospital this morning.

Prosecuting Atty. Hugh P. Williamson dismissed charges of careless and reckless driving, which he had files against Cundiff last Friday and made the charge manslaaughter, a felony. Cundiff is at liberty on $500 bond and will be arraigned on the new charge today or tomorrow.

A coroner's jury found Saturday afternoon that the accident was "unavoidable."

[S932] Census, Federal - 1930 - Howard Co., Missouri, Franklin

[S933] Betty Kluesner

[S934] Census, Federal - 1930 - St. Charles Co., Missouri, St. Charles twsp, ward 3

[S935] Census, Federal - 1900 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Rush Twsp, ED 41

[S936] Census, Federal - 1930 - Jo Daviess Co., IL, Apple River

[S937] Census, Federal - 1910 - Chesterfield Co., Virginia, Midlothian, ED # 12

[S938] Census, Federal - 1930 - Dona Ana Co., New Mexico, La Mesa, ED # 13

[S939] Census, Federal - 1910 - Grant Co., Wisconsin, Plattville, ward 3

[S940] Census, Federal - 1930 - La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, Campbell, ED # 5

[S941] Census, Federal - 1870 - Boone County, Iowa, Cass twsp

[S942] Census, Federal - 1930 - JoDaviess, Illinois, Hanover, ED 17

[S943] Census, Federal - 1920 - Jo Daviess, Illinois, East Galena, ED # 26

[S944] Census, Federal - 1930 - Holt Co, Nebraska, Golden ED 13

[S945] Census, Federal - 1920 - Jo Daviess, Illinois, Galena Ward 4, ED 44

[S946] Census, Federal - 1920 - Jo Daviess, Illinois, Galena Ward 2, ED 42

[S947] Census, Federal - 1930 - Jo Daviess, Illinois, Galena, ED 9

[S948] Census, Federal - 1910 - La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, La Crosse, Ward 10, ED # 107

[S949] Census, Federal - 1910 - Marion Co, Oregon, Salem Ward 3 ED 223

[S950] Census, Federal - 1910 - Turner Co., South Dakota, Hurley Ward 2, ED 415

[S951] Census, Federal - 1920 - Turner Co., South Dakota, Spring Valley, ED 239

[S952] Census, Federal - 1930 - Polk C., Oregon, Independence, ED 18

[S953] Census, Federal - 1920 - Turner Co., South Dakota, Norway ED 231

[S954] Census, Federal - 1930 - Turner co., South Dakota, Hurley

[S955] Census, Federal - 1910 - Turner Co., South Dakota, Spring Valley ED 419

[S956] Census, Federal - 1910 - Jackson Co., Oregon, East Ashland

[S957] Census, Federal - 1920 - Jackson Co., Oregon, Ashland

[S958] Census, Federal - 1930 - Turner Co., South Dakota, Viborg

[S959] Census, Federal - 1900 - Turner SD, Viborg

[S960] Census, Federal - 1900 - Erie Co, Penn., Conneaut

[S961] Census, Federal - 1910 - Erie C0., Penn., Conneaut ED # 60

[S962] Census, Federal - 1920 - Erie Co., Penn, Elgin ED 62

[S963] Census, Federal - 1920 - Marion Co., Oregon, Salem Ward 3

[S964] Census, Federal - 1920 - Turner Co., SD, Hurley

[S965] Census, Federal - 1930 - Turner Co., SD, Salem ED 24

[S966] Census, Federal - 1880 - Sioux Co., Iowa, Settler ED 194

[S967] Census, Federal - 1910 - Nemaha Co., Kansas, Richmond ED # 126

[S968] Census, Federal - 1920 - Nemaha Co., Kansas, Clear Creek ED 120

[S969] Census, Federal - 1930 - Nehama Co., Kansas, Center ED 4

[S970] Census, Federal - 1930 - Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, Milwaukee

[S971] Sherard Family

Sherard Family by Jessie B. Sanborn

James Sherard Sr. was born in the year 1842, in the county of Tyrone in that old congested country of Ireland. He passed away November 11, 1919, at the age of 77 years, 6 months, 5 days, in the home of his daughter Mrs. F. A. Cue, Hurley, South Dakota.

He heard of America and since he longed for more freedom, he left his native home and arrived in the new land at the age of 22. Six years later in Galena, Illinois he married Martha Jane White, a young Civil War widow, with two little boys; and became a father to these two boys, raising them to manhood - namely Samuel and Robert White.

Then he wished for a home of his own, but, alas, no money to buy. He heard of Dakota Territory and a county called Turner with Swan Lake as the county seat. After he investigated and found the county seat with its half dozen settlers his mind grasped the possibilities.

On the 17th of May, 1872, Mr. and Mrs. James Sherard and sons, Samuel and Robert White, also James and William Black, came to this new land. They drove through from Galena, Illinois by team and had some unpleasant experiences. At one place Mr. Sherard got stuck in a swollen creek and had to get out in water waist deep, unhitch his team and hitch a chain to the end of the wagon tongue to draw the wagon out. At one farm ranch they were charged seventy-five cents for a single feed of hay for each team "Evidently there were monopolists then as well as at the present time." (Quote from Joseph Andrew-Early Days in Spring Valley).

They were three weeks on the road. The claims near Swan Lake had been filed on. He pushed on a few miles west, stuck his stakes, built a new prairie home which was a sod cabin and a warm cave in which they spent the winter. On the 22nd of May, 1872, his little family moved out of the covered wagon. According to W. W. Stoddard Turner County Pioneer History this gave Mrs. Sherard the distinction of being the first woman to make actual settlement in Spring Valley Township, although there were others that settled there that same summer.

Mr. Sherard filed a premption on the NE 1/4 of Section 10. He at once started his team to breaking and facing the real struggle to gain a home for himself and family and if possible, a little extra. Consequently he was up early in the morning to get the oxen moving to turn the prairie sod, or make a trip to Yankton (30 miles away) for supplies. He bucked the awful prairie fires, braved the terrible blizzards, kept a stiff upper-lip when the hail and grasshoppers descended, and looked steadily forward in faith for better days.

They had been in their new home only three months and six days when twin children were born- James Jr. and Jennie. As these were the first births in the nameless township Mrs. Sherard was given the honor of naming it, and as there were several large springs near, she named it Spring Valley.

That fall or winter, James Sherard proved up on his preemption and filed a homestead on the four south forties in Section 15, where he later moved and made his home for many years. He also filed on the southeast quarter of Section 23 as a timber claim and proved up on the same. He filed a soldiers' orphans homestead for his step-sons and proved upon the same in their name. Later on, on May 24, 1881, he received the Final Receivers Receipt of Homestead Certificate No. 1411 for S1/2 SW1/4 and S1/2 SE 1/4 of 15-97-54 160 acres, Spring Valley Township.

As we read of these experiences does it sound romantic or imaginary? "Let me quote from W. H. Stoddard Turner County Pioneer History: "Let me assure you, there was nothing imaginary in digging a living out of a raw prairie or raising a family in a one-room sod cabin with neighbors few and far between, and the quickest way to call him was to go on foot or borrow an Indian Pony of some six or eight miles away possibly. It was a great game. A few won out. Many families went back east to live with the old folks. Some lost through calamity and running deeply in debt."

In 1875, when a country post office was established in the township, Mr. Sherard was named Postmaster. His name was among early school officers and specifically I note he was elected Treasurer of Spring Valley School on June 26, 1883.

Even though Mr. and Mrs. Sherard had a large family of nine of their own, their big hearts reached out and took two little girls (children of a distant relative out of the poorhouse in an Illinois county and brought them to their Dakota home and raised them to womanhood namely: Mrs. George Muilenberg and Mrs. Joe Verley.

Once again I quote from W. H. Stoddard Turner County Pioneer History: "I do not know as Mr. Sherard ever became a member of any church, but this I do know, that he contributed to the building and maintaining of the early day M. E. Church that was built at Swan Lake and later moved to Spring Valley Township. I have positive proof that at one time he had saved five dollars to buy himself some warm winter underclothing, when a call was made for the help of the church, and upon his wife's declaration that she could mend up his old underwear, he said here goes the five dollars for the church. Of late years he was a yearly contributer to the support of the M. E. Church in Hurley."

Mr. and Mrs. Sherard raised the following children: James, Jennie (Mrs. Joseph Layne), William, Albert, Belle, Charles, Lizzie (Mrs. Festus Cue), and Samuel and Robert White.

James, William, and Charles all married and farmed in Turner County. They all had sons interested in the fertile land. They and their sons continued to work the land. Currently the only Sherards farming in Turner County are Duarne and Darrell Sherard, sons of Clyde Sherard, grandsons of James A. Sherard and great-grandsons of James Sherard from Tyrone County, Ireland.

[S972] S. Johnston

[S973] Census, Federal - 1910 - Harris Co., Texas, Justice Precinct 1

[S974] Census, Federal - 1840 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Small Pox

[S975] History of Jo Daviess County Illinois

[S977] One Great Family

[S978] Census, Federal - 1870 - Grant Co., Wisconsin, Smelser

[S979] Census, Federal - 1880 - LaFayette Co., Wisconsin, Wiota

[S980] Census, Federal - 1840 - Monroe County, Illinois

[S981] Census, Federal - 1860 - LaFayette Co., Wisconsin, Elk Grove

[S982] Census, Federal - 1880 - Grant Co., Wisconsin, Glen Haven

[S983] Census, Federal - 1930 - Grant County, Wisconsin, Glen Haven

[S984] Census, Federal - 1900 - Grant Co., Wisconsin, Glen Haven

[S985] Census, Federal - 1910 - Grant Co., WI, Glen Haven

[S986] Census, Federal - 1900 - Grant Co., WI, Bloomington

[S987] Census, Federal - 1920 - Dubuque Co., Iowa, Dubuque

[S988] Census, Federal - 1910 - Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque

[S989] Census, Federal - 1930 - Cook Co., Illinois, Chicago

[S990] Census, Federal - 1920 - Dane, WI, Madison

[S991] Census, Federal - 1860 - Grant Co., WI, Cassville

[S992] Census, Federal - 1920 - Grant Co, WI, Platteville

[S993] Census, Federal - 1930 - Grant, WI, Platteville

[S994] Census, Federal - 1930 - Grant Co., WI, Bloomington

[S995] Census, Federal - 1900 - Grant, WI, Platteville

[S996] George Nicklas Death Certificate

[S997] Dorothea Nicklas Death certificate

[S998] Census, Federal - 1880 - Floyd, Iowa, Ulster

[S999] Census, Federal - 1900 - Floyd Co, Iowa, Charles City

[S1000] Census, Federal - 1880 - LaFayette Co., WI, Shullsburg

[S1001] Anna Adelaide White Death Certificate

[S1002] William Wesley White Death Certificate

[S1003] Bob Orr

William Hutchcroft m2, 29 Jan. 1878, Beetown, Grant Co., WI to Marie Jeane (Mary Jane) Calt b. 5 Apr. 1852, Hazel Green, Grant Co., WI, d. 11 Jan. 1922, Glen Haven, Grant Co., WI, bur. Dodge Cem., d/o John & Christina Calt.

That is all that I have and I apparently have spelled the Kalt name incorrectly.'


I do have a bit more written by a L. W. Hutchcroft, 17 Nov. 1916 - From my Mother's side, the only available history is as follows: John Calt, my grandfather, was born in Switzerland, probably about 1806. During his early boyhood, he engaged in the saw industry in his native country, but soon emigrated to the U.S. Shortly prior to the Civil War, he settled in Hazel Green, where he was engaged for a number of years in the business of making boots and shoes. He later moved to a small settlement near Beetown, known as Nubbin Ridge. Mr. Calt died at Glen Haven at the age of eighty-four years.

My Grandmother, Catherine Calt, came to the U.S. from Germany about 1850. Her first marriage occurred in Germany and when she came to the U.S., she brought with her, her two daughters, Dorothy and Carrie. The following children resulted from the second marriage:

Mrs, William Hutchcroft b. Apr. 5, 1853; August Calt, born Aug. 5, 1845; Christine Calt, born Feb. ?, and Mrs. Louise Taylore.

[S1004] Census, Federal - 1900 - Grant, Wisconsin, Beetown

[S1005] Germanna History

[S1006] Census, Federal - 1920 - Houghton, Michigan, Laird

[S1007] Census, Federal - 1930 - Lake Co, Illinois, Waukegan

[S1008] Census, Federal - 1910 - Hutchinson Co., South Dakota, Milltown

[S1009] Census, Federal - 1880 - Floyd Co., Iowa, St Charles

[S1010] Census, Federal - 1920 - Los Angeles Co., California, Pasadena

[S1011] Census, Federal - 1930 - Los Angeles Co, California, Passadena

[S1012] Louise Bedrosian

[S1013] Census, Federal - 1900 - Thayer County, Nebraska, Davenport

[S1014] Margaret Faragher Letters to Ann Faragher

Margaret Faragher Letters to Ann Faragher

Letter 1

Glenrushen, Patrick
August 30, 1878

My Dear Sister,

I take this opportunity of writing a few lines to you, hoping this shall find you enjoying good health. As I am happy to say this leaves us all enjoying good health at present. Thank God for the same blessings.

It is a long time since I heard from you. Your last letter was dated Feb. 9th, and I wrote to you a short time before I received yours, and I have thought that you did not get it, as I have not heard from you since. I hope you will excuse me for not writing to you sooner. I have thought of you several times, but have put it off until the present.

I told you in the last letter that Joseph Cowley was seeing us, and I have not heard of him this good while. Our brothers and families are quite well of health, but brother Thomas's second daughter is left a widow. She was married to William Ray. He died in May last. She has two little boys left, and she will be confined very shortly again. Our sisters and families are quite well of health.

You said you would like to know who your Godmothers were. Old Tom Quirk, Dolly, wife was one. She is living yet, but a good age. The other died last spring. She was known a Moore, Nancy, wife and lived in Dalby until late years. She lived in Peel Town.

We had a very nice summer, not too much heat. We have pleasant weather so far for this harvest. We will be cutting next week. I think the crop of corn all over our Island is good this year.

We heard from Aunt Vondy not long ago. She was able to get out of bed every day. Uncle Philip and family are quite well. They heard from William a short time ago. He was well. I heard from sister Jane last April, and she sent a portrait of her own, and I think she looks well.

I received the book relating to the life and death of Brigham Young and was pleased to receive it. I hope to hear from you soon, and I will sen a quick reply. William is well and sends his best regards to you and all the children. Remember me to them all with my love.

When you write, let me know have you any thoughts about coming to the Island any more? Hoping this shall find you in good spirits.

From your ever loving Sister,

Margaret Clkark & William Clark

p.s. I did not mention that brother Thomas's son, Robert Faragher is married a few weeks ago to Lizzie Quilliam, that was in America. He is the fourth son. They are living in Glensmay. I sent you a Manx paper.


Letter 2

Glenrushen, Patrick,
Isle of Man
May 23, 1879

My Dear Sister,

It has been a very long time. I would like to know, are you hearing from Jane and Ellen? Work such as mining is not very brisk on this Island, as there is a great fall in the price of metal. Provisions of any kind are all reasonable here. Four pound loaf, five pence to six pence each; butter, one shilling to fourteen pence per pound. At present, eggs, twenty for one shilling, beef and mutton from six pence to eight pence per pound, lard, five pence per pound, but things are off until the present time.

I am very glad indeed to hear that you are comfortable now, with a good house and good children, hoping you may lonf enjoy comfort. I was glad. Now I think you might, if you do not come soon, I suppose you will think yourself too old to travel. One sight of your native land before you die would not be out of the way.

I do not know of anything that will interest you at present. I do hope to hear from you soon again, and I will send you a quick reply. William is well at health and sends his very best respects to you all. Remember me to all your children, and I send my love to youyrself.

I still remain

Your ever loving sister,

Margaret Clark,

to her sister, Ann Faragher.

p.s. Please write soon again, as I like to hear from you.

[S1015] Census, Federal - 1920 - Floyd Co., Iowa, St. Charles

[S1016] Census, Federal - 1870 - Rock Co., Wisconsin, Spring Valley

[S1017] History of the Zimmerman Family in Altheim

From the History of the Zimmerman Family in Altheim

There have been many families named Zimmerman from the Thirty Years War till modern times. Most were small farmers, or master wheelwrights, master carpenters, or master weavers. Through several generations, they lived in different houses in the village at Hauptstraze (street) 14, 34, 58, 35; Kirchstraze 11, 23, 25, 33, 35; Baben Hauserstraze 1, 3, and Kreuzstraze 8 and 10. Today there are no more Zimmerman families in Altheim.

When many inhabitants emigrated in the last century, two families from the Zimmerman circle, and a few single people, also left their hometown of Altheim and emigrated. One family Johann Peter Zimmerman (Family Book II, page 80) went to Slavonia and Yugoslavia, and one family, Leonhard Zimmerman (Family Book II, page 272) went to North America. Among the single people, Johann Christian Zimmerman from Altheim, Hauptstraze 35 (Haag) went to Canada in May of 1832. His brother, Johann Heinrich, followed him in 1837. Elizabeth Dorothea Knoll from Altheim, Hauptstraze 17 (Hergert) emigrated with Johann Christian Zimmerman in May 1832. The two married on their new farm in Canada. Christian Zimmerman, born August 27, 1800, died in 1851 in Canada. His wife, Elizabeth Zimmerman, maiden name Knoll, born January 30, 1809 in Altheim, died October 18, 1888 in Preston, Minnesota, U.S.A., on the Adam Zimmerman farm. A great grandson, Rolland Zimmerman, R.R. #1 Box 26, Racine, Minnesota, 55961, U.S.A., came to Altheim with his family in October, 1983, to visit the hometown of his ancestors. He also visited the house at Hauptstraze 35 from which his great grandfather emigrated with his brothers. His visit gave cause to research the history of the Zimmerman family in Altheim and to record it.

A Hans Zimmerman is mentioned in Altheim as early as 1558. Due to war, hunger and disease only about 120 of the 360 inhabitants of Altheim remained alive in the Thirty Years War(1618-1648). A Paulus Zimmerman survived the war, a magistrate (but from his handwork, a weaver). He was buried on April 11, 1666. One of his sons could have been Nikolaus Zimmerman of whom descendants still live at Kirchstraze 23 and 33.

A Johann Peter Zimmerman about 1648 was most probably a son of Paulus Zimmerman, because he was also a magistrate in 1682, and later a village mayor. He died July 20, 1705 at the age of 57. In 1680 he, like other husbandmen (farmers), was assessed a tax of 70 florins, but he was not very able to pay. He owned a poor home, the worth of which amounted to only 30 florins. The worth of his land was 165 florins, and for livestock he had two pair of bad (poor) horses, one cow, one-year-old ox, three pigs. (A good beginning nonetheless, considering the poverty after the war.) In addition 25 florins borrowed from the church building and ten from the parsonage. He had five children. (Family Book I, page 64).

The wife of the emigrant Christian Zimmerman from Altheim, Hauptstraze 35, was Elizabeth Knoll, who likewise came from Altheim. She came from the house at Hauptstraze 27 (today Hergert), therefore only a few houses farther on the same side of the street. Elizabeth Knoll emigrated to Canada in May of 1832 as did Christian Zimmerman. Therefore they did not become acquainted on the emigrant ship as descendants assumed, rather they must have decided together, back in Altheim, to emigrate to Canada. Elizabeth Knoll was born in Altheim. In earlier times, Altheim was also called Spitzaltheim, because the church in Altheim had a high pointed (spitzen) tower. Elizabeth Dorothea Knoll was born January 30, 1809, and died October 18, 1888 on the Adam Zimmerman farm in the U.S.A. at Preston in Minnesota, allegedly at the age of 76 years, 9 months. Her father in Altheim was Johann Adam Knoll, born October 21, 1778 in Klein-Umstadt (a neighboring village) son of Andread Knoll and Susanne Marg, nee Strumfels. He died in Altheim on January 26, 1806. He married Anne Margarethe, nee Schodt, in Altheim on June 2, 1808. She was from Altheim Hauptstraze 27. Of the eight brothers and sisters of Johann Adam Knoll, two died while yet children, three girls married into families from Altheim, Schaatheim and Harpertshau. Johann Adam Knoll was born August 30, 1813, and remained in the house and continued the line. The oldest daughter, Elizabeth Dorothea Knoll went, according to the traditions of the descendants, to Canada to help out the fatherless
family with money. The father died at age 48 in 1826. However Knoll family was not without means at that time. Her mother's parents owned what for Altheim was quite a good piece of property at Hauptstraze 27. The parents, Philipp Schodt, born 1738, and Anna Margarethe Schodt, (married 1760) had two sons. Johann Martin and Johann Philipp who married someone from outside Altheim. The daughter, Anna Margarethe Schodt, stayed in her parents home and married Johann Adam Knoll from Klein Umstadt. In 1804 the property consisted of a two story house (that still stands today and has an arched gate), a barn and stable, on fourth Morgen (a measure of land six to nine tenths of an acre) garden, thirty four Morgen fields, three and three-fourths Morgen meadows, value of the property 200 florins. In 1848 the property was passed on to the son (inherited) who was again called Johann Adam Knoll, born August 29, 1813, and married Katherine Elizabeth Appell on June 12, 1836 (first wife). The son, Johann Nikolaus Knoll I took over the house and farm in 1871. His son was Johann Nikolaus Knoll II. His oldest daughter, Anna Marie Knoll, born February 5, 1817 married the farmer, Friedrich Heinrich Funck, who died at an advanced age, and passed the property on to the Hargert family. The farm yard had 617 sq. meters and the meadow 428 sq. M.

It is understandable that from the many children in the family, two sons would decide to emigrate. At that time poverty ruled in the villages and there was a great lack of opportunities for work. The small farming businesses were not in a position to support families with many children.

The son who remained in the house, Johann Valentin (Family Book II, page 259) had two daughters and one son. The son, Johann Nickolaus, born February .21, 1859 and died April 10, 1916, remained again in the house. (Family Book III, page 74). On February 9, 1873 he married Marie Gobel, born August 22, 1848, and died April 2, 1924. The three children were Katharine, born October 21, 1873; Elise, born June 10, 1879, and Johann Georg, born October 5, 1882.

Georg Zimmerman, born October 5, 1881, died October 12, 1960 in Altheim. (Family Book III, page 232) George was the last descendant in the Zimmerman family line. On April .14, 1912 he married Friederike

Funck, born July 1, 1885 in Hergershausen. She died July 2, 1960.They left two daughters, Elizabeth Zimmerman, born April 6, 1913 and died January 12, 1962, and Katharina, born September 13, 1914. Katha Haag, nee Zimmerman, still lives to day in the parent house of the Zimmerman family at Altheim, Haupstraze 35. On December 19, 1942 she married Jakob Haag, a civil servant, who died December 26, 1974.

In 1907, Nikolaus Zimmerman had the old half-timbered house torn down, and the present house built with attic and superstructure over the gate, finished on the outside with rock or brick. In 1973, the sonin-law, Karl Hunkel, gained extra living space by adding a construction over the gatehouse. In the upper story, Karl Hunkel and his wife Hildegard, nee Haag, and their children Regina, Matthias and Carmen, live. The yard has 621 square meters, the meadow and grassed area behind it has 767 square meters.

"What you inherit from your fathers you must pass on in order to keep."

"And I heard a voice from heaven say to me: 'Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, Father, Master from now on. The spirit speaks, that they rest from their work, because their works follow them."'

Of the five children of Johann Peter Zimmerman, the three sonst Johann Peter, Nickel Matthias, and Andreas left numerous descendants. These can be followed in a tabular summary.

We are interested in the line of Nickel Matthias Zimmerman, which stretches into the present.

Nickel Matthias Zimmerman was born October 16, 1677 and died April 13, 1731. He had seven children. (Family Book I, page 66.) Of the two sons, Johann Jost Zimmerman continues the line.

6. Johann Jost Zimmerman, born. August 23, 1713 and died January, 1792 (Family Book I, page 66a), had four children. Of his-two sons, Johann Bernhard continues the line.

5. Johann Bernhard Zimmerman, born June 2, 1743 and died April 19, 1800. Married on September 17, 1772 in the house of Johann Valentin Appel at Hauptstraze 35, and was "coupled'' with his daughter, Anna Sybilla. Johann Valentin Appel and Anna Sybilla, nee Appel, had seven children. Anna died in childbirth with the seventh child, who was born dead. Bernhard Zimmerman married four more times: 1783, 1793, 1799 and 1802. From the first marriage, Johann Peter Zimmerman continues the line.

4. Johann Peter Zimmerman, born December 11, 1773 and died July 7, 1852 in Altheim. He left ten children. (Family Book II, page 66.) Of them, Johann Christian Zimmerman, born August 17, 1800 went to Canada, in May of 1832. Elizabeth Knoll from Hauptstraze 27, born January 30, 1809, emigrated with him to America. They did not first become acquainted on the ship as assumed by descendants, but rather already knew one another in Altheim. The brother, Johann Henrich Zimmerman, born September 14, 1815 followed in 1837. He was not older as assumed by descendants, but fifteen years younger. Both brothers received a farm with 100 acres of land in Canada from the English government near Sebringville in Ontario.

The two sons that remained in Altheim have descendants, Johann Valentin Zimmerman, born January 11, 1810 and died August 27, 1837, stayed in the same house at Hauptstraze 35. The father, Johann Peter Zimmerman had only a small rural property which consisted of a two-story house, barn, cow-barn, pig pen, ten and one-half morgan field, two morgen meadows; worth of property was 960 florins. Of Peter Zimmerman's ten children, two drowned in the stream behind the house: Anna Maria,- born 1804 and drowned September 21, 1806; and Johann Peter, born 1807 and died December 9, 1810.

[S1018] Census, Federal - 1930 - Orange Co., California, Santa Ana

[S1019] Lyn Griggs

[S1020] Census, Federal - 1900 - Fillmore Co., Preston, Minnesota

[S1021] AlexanderZimmermanGEDCOM

[S1022] Census, Federal - 1920 - Lake, Illinois, Waukegan

[S1023] P Marek

[S1024] Census, Federal - 1900 - Dubuque, Iowa, Julien

[S1025] Census, Federal - 1900 - Jo Daviess, Illinois, Hanover

[S1026] Nevada Reitz Obituary

SERVICES HELD IN GALENA FOR NEVADER REITZ, 81

Services for Nevader Reitz, 81, former Jo Daviess County resident who died Aug. 11 in Northlake Community Hospital, Northlake, were held last Saturday in United Methodist Church in Galena.
The Rev. Elmer Brunk officiated and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Furlong Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Casket bearers were Lloyd Smith, Ronald Smith, Wilbur Smith, Dale Gerlich and George Wilhelmi, all of Galena, and Robert Smith, Cedarville.
He was born April 27, 1890, in Jo Daviess County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reitz.
Surviving are his widow Jane; two sons, Arthur, Seattle, Wash., and Alvin, Des Plaines; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Violet Gessner and Mrs. Lucille Rodermacher, both of Chicago, and a step-brother, Louis Reitz, Galena.

FUNERAL DIRECTORY

NEVADA REITZ

GALENA - Nevada Reitz of Chicago, formerly of Galena, died Wednesday at Community Hospital in North Lake.
Born April 27, 1890 in Jo Daviess County, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reirz. On May 27, 1922, he married Jane Smith.
Surviving are his widow; two sons, Arthur of Seattle, Wash., and Alvin of Des Plaines; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Furlong Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Elmer Brunk of the United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

[S1027] Samuel D. White, from Portraits and Biographicsal pg. 528

Jo Daviess County Genealogy & History
Jo Daviess County
Biographies

Samuel D. White
Elizabeth Twp.

This gentleman bears the distinction of being one of the oldest natives of
Elizabeth Township. He is in the prime of life, having been born Dec. 20, 1840
and has his present home on section 19, a good farm under thorough cultivation,
with a substantial set of frame buildings. He was trained by careful parents to
habits of industry and frugality and bids fair to become, like his father, one
of the land-marks of this part of the county.
The parents were Andrew and Matilda White, who were natives of County Tyrone,
Ireland, whence they emigrated to America after their marriage about 1833. They
landed in Philadelphia, where they sojourned five years, the father being
employed in the dye works. In 1838 they set out for Northern IL and coming to
this county, settled upon the land included in the present farm of our subject,
being the land had come into the market. In 1847 the father secured it from the
Government, paying $1.25 per acre, the purchase including a half-section.
At the time Andrew White settled in this county the land around him was in its
primitive condition and over it Indians and wild animals roamed unrestrained.
The hardy pioneer battled with the elements of the new soil, season after
season, under many drawbacks and discouragements, including a distant market, to
which he conveyed his products by the slow methods of horse or ox-team. There
probably seldom occurred to him the thought of retracing his steps to a more
congenial clime and he persevered until Providence began to smile upon his
labors. There opened up slowly from the wilderness the fields of corn and grain
and the other indications of civilization, while around him, here and there,
gradually appeared the cabins of other settlers, encouraging him to prosecute
his first purpose. He had the honor of being the first man to settle within the
limits of Elizabeth Township. The father of our subject continued at the old
homestead until his death, which occurred Sept. 13, 1863, when he was about 67
years of age. He had become widely and favorably known throughout the county,
not only for his pioneer labors in connection with the cultivation of the soil,
but for the strength of his character, which left its decided influence upon his
community. The parental household included seven children, five of whom survive
- William L. of Apple River Twp.; Samuel D, our subject; Martha, the wife of
James Sherard of Turner Co, Dakota; Matthew residing in Northern Wisconsin, and
Ann E. in Elizabeth Twp. A great shadow fell upon the household with the death
of the wife and mother which occurred Sept. 13, 1861.
Samuel D. White grew from a child to manhood at the old homestead, occupied in a
manner similar to the sons of the early pioneer, gleaning a limited education
under the imperfect school system of that time, his studies being mostly
prosecuted in the winter season, while, during the time of sowing and reaping,
his services were utilized about the homestead until the outbreak of the Civil
War. Soon after the first call for troops he entred the ranks of the Union Army,
becoming a member of Co D 45th IL Inf. which was assigned to the Dept. of TN. He
participated in many of the important battles which followed thereafter - Ft.
Donelson, Shiloh, the siege of Corinth, Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion Hills and
the siege of Vicksburg, at which latter place his regiment held the pot of
honor, and its flag was the first which floated over the city after its
surrender. He was also in other engagements and skirmished too numerous to
mention until meeting the enemy in the siege of Atlanta. In the meantime he was
twice wounded on the field of Shiloh in the head by minnie balls. These however,
did not disable him so as to be unfit for duty. At the expiration of his term of
enlistment he received his honorable discharge Nov. 20, 1864 at Nashville TN and
soon afterward returned to his native county.
The year following his retirement from the army Mr. White was married Sept. 20,
1865 to Josephine Mougin, also a native of this county, born in Rice Twp. July
19, 1850. Mrs. White is the daughter of Augustus and Catherine (Gammon) Mougin,
the former a native of France and the latter born in the State of Maine. They
emigrated to what was then the Far West, settling in Rice Twp. about 1842. They
are still living on the old homestead, which, by their united labors, they built
up from a wild and uncultivated tract of land. Nothwithstanding they are quite
well advanced in years, they are hale and hearty and in the enjoyment of good
health, sitting under their own vine and fig tree, amid the comforts which they
have so justly earned, and with the blessings of scores of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. White after their marriage located on the farm which they now
occupy. In due time they gathered around their fireside children to the number
of twelve - Emily is the wife of James Sanderson, of Rice Twp.; Ellsworth died
when three months old; Kittie J. is the wife of Samuel Clark of Elizabeth Twp:
Matilda, Nevada, Ida, Samuel D Jr., Josephine, Eliza, Belle, Cyrus and Hattie
are at home with their parents The homestead includes 256 acres of land, which
with its improvements, makes a valuable estate in the accumulation of which Mr.
White has received the assistance of his industrious and worthy wife. They are
both favorites in the social circle, and are often to be found foremost in the
enterprises set on foot for the elevation of society and the general good of the
community. Our subject votes the straight Republican ticket and has served as
Assessor three years. He is public-spirited and liberal, prompt to meet his
obligations and a man whose word is considered as good as his bond.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 528, Transcribed and contributed to
Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters

Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006

[S1028] Jo Daviess County Biographies; Portraits and Biographicals-Samuel White, Elizabeth Township

Jo Daviess County
Biographies

Samuel White Elizabeth Township

Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters

Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006

[S1029] Herman H. Hippen Obituary

Herman H. Hippen, 95

Wellsburg - Herman H. Hippen, 95, of Wellsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg with Rev. Bruce Baillie officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg. A memorial fund has been established.
Survivors include his wife, Harriet of Wellsburg; two daughters, Annabelle Penning of Wellsburg and Beverly (Mrs. LaVern) Van Hauen of Cedar Falls; a son, Herman (Jolene) Jr. of Wellsburg; a brother, John of Aplington; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

[S1030] Census, Federal - 1910 - Spokane, Washington, Spokane

[S1031] Census, Federal - 1930 - Turner, South Dakota, Middleton

[S1032] Philip Zimmerman Family Bible

[S1033] Derek Greenlee

[S1034] Census, Federal - 1900 - Hamilton Co., Nebraska, Beaver

[S1035] Census, Federal - 1880 - Hamilton Co.., Nebraska, Farmer's Valley

[S1036] Census, Federal - 1880 - Olmstead Co., MN, Quincy ED 197

[S1037] Linda Britzius

[S1038] Census, Federal - 1900 - Dakota Co., MN, Hampton

[S1039] Merritt Freeman obituary

Merritt L. Freeman

Merritt L. Freeman, 100, a long time resident of Grays Harbor, died Thursday, Feb. 4, at a local nursing home.
He was born Sept. 26, 1892, in Bear Creek, Wis. He had a twin brother, and was one of 87 children born to Thomas and Florence Delia (Greeley) Freeman.
He homesteaded in North Dakota and then served in the Army during World War I in the Spruce Division located in Grays Harbor. Following his discharge he stayed on the Harbor and went to work in the woods as a yarder engineer. He had worked for Clements, Morrison, Jackson, McKay and Carlin, Polson and Rayonier, retiring in 1956.
Freeman had lived on Dekay Road in Hoquiam since 1930. He enjoyed horses and had farmed with horses in North Dakota and Grays Harbor. He had also done some logging with horses.
He also enjoyed working in his yard and gardening.
Freeman married Mabel L. Robinson in 1922, in Hoquiam. She died in December of 1992.
He belonged to the First Presbyterian Church of Hoquiam and the World War I Barracks.
Survivors include two daughters, Doris Ellingson and Shirley Ward, both of Hoquiam; two sons, Robert of Hoquiam and Ralph of North Bend; two sisters Rose Sargent of Hoquiam and Mary Osborne of Vancouver; 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
The funeral is set for 1 p,m, Monday at Coleman Chapel, Hoquiam. Interment and military honors to follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Hoquiam.
Memorial may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 216 K St., Hoquiam, 98550, or to Elks Therapy for Children in care of the Hoquiam Elks, 624 K St. Hoquiam, 98550.

[S1040] Census, Wisconsin - 1905

[S1041] Census, Federal - 1880 - Outagamie Co., Wisconsin, Maine

[S1042] Morris J. Braden Obituary

Morris J. Braden

Morris Jay Braden, 51, passed away Aug. 11, 2007, at his home in Billings. He was born April 24, 1956, in Glasgow, the son of Virgil Leroy and Jean Marlys (Ballard) Braden. After graduating from Glasgow High School in 1974, Morris attended Carroll College. He received a degree in accounting in 1978 with CPA certification in 1979. He attended the University of Montana Law School, receiving his law degree in 1982.

On Sept. 1, 1979, he was united in marriage to Jean L. Chouinard in Glasgow. After completing their educations, they moved to Billings, where Morris worked for Peat Marwick, as well as Wright, Tolliver, Guthals Law Firm. His journey into entrepreneurship started with Cinder Brothers Chimney Sweeps, a Bozeman company started with his brother Curt and best friend Mark. Morris owned and operated Mother's Oven in the Heights, Braden Law Firm and, most recently, Professional Management. He served as the current president of the Yellowstone Property Management Association.
Morris aspired to be an avid golfer and enjoyed boating and water skiing. He loved basketball and played on numerous YMCA and City League championship teams.
Morris' enthusiam for life has left an everlasting impression on his family and friends. He was a wonderful and thoughtful husband and father; his life revolved around the happiness and well being of his two beautiful daughters. The family vacations were planned months in advance and were the highlight of the year. Those fond memories and adventures will glow around future campfires for years to come.
Morris was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Marlys Braden; and brothers, Ronnie Rocky, Mike,and Rande Braden.
Morris is survived by his wife Jean; daughters Megan and Hannah; and foster daughter Shelbi; brother Curt and his wife Paula; several nieces and nephews; and an amazing number of very close friends, many dating back to grade school.
A gathering of friends and family, to share memories and laughter, will be held at the Braden home, Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial services for Morris will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at The Perfect Place, with a reception to follow.
Memorials may be made to Boys and Girls Club, 505 Orchard Lane, Billings, MT 59101; Planned Parenthooh, 2525 Fourth Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101; or the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are in the care of Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service.

[S1043] Van Lehn Gedcom

[S1044] Census, Federal - 1920 - Valley Co., Nebraska, Ord, ED # 261

[S1045] Shanie Xiong

[S1046] Edward Zimmerman Obituary

Services for longtime Yamhill resident Edward O. Zimmerman of Redlands, Calif., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in United Methodist Church of Yamhill. Officiating will be the Rev. Rick Hohnbaum and the Rev.Robert Kuykendall
Mr. Zimmerman died July 18,1985 in Loma Linda, Calif. He was 95. Interment will be in Yamhill-Carlton Pioneer Cemetery.
Born June 10, 1890, in Yamhill, he was the son of Christian and Louisa Nolte Zimmerman. He grew up and attended school in Yamhill.
Mr. Zimmerman graduated from Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University) in 1915 with a degree in mining engineering. He earned a second degree in electrical engineering in 1917.
He served in the Army during World War I.
He and Cecil F. Deach were married May 8, 1921, in Yamhill.
The Zimmermans lived in Yamhill until they moved to Beaverton, where they lived from 1931 to 1934. They moved back to Yamhill and lived there until they moved to Redlands, Calif., in 1979 to be near their family.
Mr. Zimmerman worked as an electrical engineer for Portland Public Utility District. He also farmed most of his life in Yamhill and worked for Zimmerman Grain Company.
He was a member of United Methodist Church of Yamhill, American Legion and World War I Veterans. He also served for many years on both the Cove Orchard and Yamhill school boards and Yamhill Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Cecil F. Zimmerman of Redlands; three sons, Martin Zimmerman of Madras, Edward Zimmerman of Renton, Wash., and Orin Zimmerman of Menlo Park, Calif.; two daughters, Elnor Kuykendall of Seattle; and C. Jeanette DeShazer of Redlands; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Macy & Son Funeral Directors, McMinnville.

[S1047] Census, Minnesota Territorial and State, 1849- 1905 - 1885 - Fillmore, Carrolton

[S1048] Jane Kelly Estate Papers

She left unto Martha Faragher, daughter of William Faragher, the sum of ten pounds BritishJane Kelly Estate Papers
Received from Irene Clark August 2007

The Last Will of Jane Kelly

Whereas the Ecclesiastical Court of this Diocese hath this Day granted Probate of the last will and testament of Jane Kelly late of Patrick deceased, to Wm. KellyExor of this will.

And Whereas Thomas Kay of Ballalonna in the Parish of Patrick and Thomas Garrett of Cronk Moar in the Parish of Patrick have agreed to become pledges to the said Wm Kelly

Therefore, Know all Men by these Presents, that We, the said Thos Kay and Thos Garrett hereby bind and oblige ourselves, and our Executors, and Administrators, as pledges to the said Wm Kelly for the due and faithful Administration of the Goods and Effects of the said Deceased, according to Law. Witness our Subscriptions, this 29th Day of April 1847.

Thos Kay
Thos Garrett

Witnessed by
H D LaMottes

44
40
This is the last will and testament of Jane Kelly of Patrick being in perfect mind and memory at the making thereof.

First - She commites her soul to God and her body to Christian burial.

2nd - She left unto her daughter Ann the sum of twenty pounds British
a feather bed with the clothe thereon
and a chest with a lock on.

3rd - She left unto Margaret Faragher, daughter of William Faragher, the sum of twenty pounds British.

4th - She left unto Martha Faragher, daughter of William Faragher, the sum of ten pounds British.

5th - She left unto Ellen Faragher, daughter of William Faragher, the sum of ten pounds British.

Lastly - She nominated and appointedher son William Kelly to be whole and sole Exetor of all the rest of what kind soever Moveable and immoveable. This is the 30th of October 1846.

Jane Kelly my X

Witness Present
Thos Kay
Thomas Garrett

[S1049] Census, Federal - 1920 - DuPage Co., Illinois, Naperville

[S1050] Census, Federal - 1930 - DuPage Co., IL, Lisle

[S1051] Census, Federal - 1930 - Pembina Co., ND, Cavalier

[S1052] Census, Federal - 1910 - Chelan Co., Washington, Lakeside

[S1053] Census, Minnesota Territorial and State, 1849- 1905 - 1875 - Martin, Fraser

[S1054] Census, Federal - 1900 - King Co., Washington, Seattle

[S1055] Census, Federal - 1910 - Pierce Co., Washington, Tacoma Ward 7

[S1056] Census, Federal - 1920 - Dakota Co., Minnesota, Hastings

[S1057] Thomas Lincoln of Taunton and Joseph Kellogg of Hadley and 144 Related Colonial Families

[S1058] History and Genealogy of the Family of Thomas Noble

[S1059] Barbara Trenholm Genealogy site

[S1060] History and Genealogy of Ancient Wethersfield

[S1061] Beldon family website

[S1062] Standishes of America

[S1063] Daynes Family Homepage

[S1064] Doane Rock

[S1065] Kevin and Lynne

[S1066] Genealogy and History of the Hatch Family

[S1067] Plymouth Colony Records, Wills and Inventories 1633-1669

[S1068] Through the Looking Glass; mayflowerfamilies.com

[S1069] Puritan Village: The Formation of a New England Town

[S1070] Edmund Rice Association Website

[S1071]
THE ENGLISH ORIGIN OF THOMAS1 GILBERT OF BRAINTREE, MASS., AND WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

WHO WAS LYDIA GILBERT, EXECUTED FOR WITCHCRAFT IN 1654?
Although past researchers have not been positive about the name of Thomas1 Gilbert's wife, some thought that he might have spent some time in Windsor, Conn., and that this wife was the Lydia Gilbert condemned for witchcraft in 1654 at Windsor. The case both for and against this identification is made in The Gilbert Family. As I shall show below, it was Thomas Gilbert Jr., not Sr., who lived at Windsor. And from the Yardley parish register, we now know that Thomas1 Gilbert's wife was Elizabeth Bennett; if she was his unnamed wife who died at about the same time he did, he could not have married Lydia. Who then was Lydia Gilbert?
Recent research indicates that the immigrant's eldest son, Thomas Gilbert Jr., did not accompany the rest of the family to New England about 1640. Rather, it appears that he married first on 17 Sept. 1639 in All Saints parish, West Bromwich, co. Stafford, England, to Mary James (FHL film #873,647). West Bromwich is some eight miles from Yardley. Following their marriage, they had a daughter, Mary, baptized at Yardley in 1641. Shortly before 24 Jan. 1644/5, Thomas Gilbert Jr. immigrated to New England, for on that date, he bought a five acre houselot in Windsor, Conn., from Francis Stiles (Gilbert Fam. p. 14). The Windsor man has been identified as Thomas Gilbert Sr., but since Thomas Sr. was still living in Braintree, Mass., as late as May 1646, he could not have been the Windsor resident.
Windsor records show that sometime prior to 1652, Thomas Gilbert [Jr.] conveyed his houselot in Windsor to John Drake Sr. and, in turn, acquired an 113/4 acre houselot from Josiah Hull (Gilbert Fam. p. 14). Afterwards, he sold this second Windsor houselot to Thomas Bissell and in 1655 left Windsor for Springfield, Mass. (Gilbert Fam. pp. 14, 50-52). While still "of Windsor," he entered into a marriage contract on 23 May 1655 with Katherine (Chapin) Bliss, the widow of Nathaniel Bliss of Springfield (Joseph H. Smith, ed., Colonial Justice in Western Massachusetts (1639-1702): The Pynchon Court Record [Cambridge, Mass., 1961], hereafter Pynchon Court Rec., p. 233). He thereafter lived in Springfield where he died in 1662 (Gilbert Fam. pp. 50-52).
It is apparent that Thomas Gilbert Jr. was widowed before 23 May 1655, when he signed the marriage contract with widow Bliss. Lydia Gilbert of Windsor was condemned to death for witchcraft at a court session which began on 28 Nov. 1654 (Records of the Particular Court of Connecticut, 1639- [Hartford 1928] p. 131):
[Indictment] Lydea GiIburt thou art heere indited by that name of Lydea Gilburt that not hauing the feare of god before thy Eyes thou hast of late years or still dust give Entertainement to Bather [sic] the greate Enemy of god and mankinde and by his helpe hast killed the Body of Henry Styles besides other witchcrafts for which according to the law of god and the Estableshed law of this Comon wealth thou deservest to Dye.
[Verdict] ye Party above mentioned is found guilty of witchcraft by ye Jury.
The court record does not identify Lydia Gilbert, but she almost certainly was Thomas Gilbert Jr.'s wife. We can be reasonably sure of this, for Lydia Gilbert was accused of using witchcraft to kill Henry Stiles of Windsor, who had been Thomas Gilbert Jr.'s former employer (Gilbert Fam. pp. 14-19). If this conclusion is correct, Thomas Gilbert Jr. had at least three wives: Mary James, whom he married in 1639 in England; Lydia _____, who was executed for witchcraft in 1654; and Katherine (Chapin) Bliss of Springfield, Mass., whom he married in 1655.
In addition to Thomas Gilbert Jr.'s known issue by his marriage to widow Bliss, he had surviving children by an earlier marriage who have never been identified, for in his will, dated 3 May 1662 and probated 20 Sept. 1662, be specifically left a sum of money to "my sons and daughters which are in the first family" (Gilbert Fam. p. 51). My own efforts to identify them have not gone beyond finding that Clarence Almon Torrey lists no stray Gilberts who married prior to 1700 in the Connecticut River Valley (New England Marriages Prior to 1700 [Baltimore 1985]).

[S1072] The Gilbert Family-Descendants of Thomas Gilbert, 1582(?)-1659

The Gilbert Family-Descendants of Thomas Gilbert, 1582(?)-1659 of Mt. Wollastin (Braintree), Windsor, and Wethersfield, 1953, which includes reference to: The Diary of Joshua Hempstead, 25 - 32.
Genealogy of Samuel Converse, Jr., of Thompson Parish, Killingly Conn.; Major James Convers of Woburn, Mass.; Hon. Heman Allen of Milton and Burligton, Vermont; and Captain Jonathan Birby, Sr., of Killigly, Conn. Vol. 2. Boston: Eben Putnam, 1905. 739 - 741
Capt. Joseph Prentis married, 2 May 1727, Mercy Gilbert. Mr. Charles H. Miner of New London, from authentic and unquestioned records, finds that she was born in Colchester, Conn., 4 October 1709, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Rogers) Gilbert and granddaughter of Jonathan and Mary (Wells) Gilbert of Hartford, Conn. This conclusion was also reached by Mr. Eben Putnam, editor of The Genealogical Quarterly Magazine, after a careful examination of town and county records.
JONATHAN GILBERT,1 in 1645, being about 27 years of age, was a bachelor landholder in Hartford, Conn., and soon after married Mary White, daughter of John White. He had probably been in New England some time, as he was familiar with the language of the Indians. As interpreter between the Indians and the English government, he "rendered important service in the subsequent Indian wars and difficulties by his facility in the language and his resolute bravery. He was generally selected as a leader in emergencies of danger and importance." He was a man of business and enterprise. He was engaged in the trade and coasting business of the young colonies, and was possessed of great wealth for those days. By grants of land from the government, and by purchase, he acquired large tracts of land in different settlements. He was Collector of Customs of the Colony, and Deputy to the General Court. He was also Marshal of the Colony, an office corresponding to that of High Sheriff. He acted as Commissioner for the Colony in negotiations with the Indians; was sent in 1646 to negotiate with Sequasson, the sachem of Waranoke; was sent to Long Island, in 1654, with John Griffin, to negotiate with Ninegrate the chief of the Narragansett Indians, during the hostilities between the Narragansetts and the Long Island tribe. In 1646 he was also sent to negotiate with Chickwallop, sachem of Norwootuck, and with Manasanes; in 1657 was messenger to Pacomtuck in the troubles between the Pequots and Podunks; and was one of the troopers sent from Hartford to compel payment from the Farmington Indians of the annual sum due in satisfaction for damages from a fire caused by them. In March 1657-8, with Maj. John Mason and others, he was "in command of the listed persons for Troopers presented to and allowed by the Court." Trumbull's History of Hartford also includes his name as a member of Maj. Mason's Hartford Co. troop. The Court confirmed him, 8 Oct. 1668, as Cornet of troop of horse. In 1661 the Court granted him a farm of 300 acres. In 1653 he received a grant "at the common landing place in the little meadow (at Hartford) to set up a ware house" which afterward became a station of considerable traffic, and in which also Mr. Pynchon of Springfield was largely interested. Jonathan Gilbert's daughter, Sarah, married Andrew Belcher, the most opulent merchant of his time in Boston, and their son Jonathan Belcher was Governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 1730-41; Governor of New Jersey 1747-1757, and a benefactor of Princeton College.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
MILITARY DEPARTMENT,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
HARTFORD, MARCH 11, 1902.
This is to certify that the following record of JONATHAN GILBERT appears in Colonial Records, State of Connecticut, 1636-1665.
Page 139, April 9, 1646.
"Whereas Tho. Steynton, by his long absence is disabled to attend the court according to his place. It is now ordered his salary shall cease, and Jonathan Gylbert is chosen to supply the place for this year, and the court will attend him with reasonable satisfaction."
Page 252, Session of the General Courts, in Hartford, 6 March, 1653. Special warrant granted to Jonathan Guilbert to arrest Thomas Baxter for his several misdemeanors committed; the said Jonathan to have power to raise such considerable forces as he sees meet to execute his warrant.
Page 294, General Court, April 9, 1657, In relation to a horrid murder committed by some Indians at Farmington. Instructions to those who are to go and acquaint the Sachem and chiefs at Norwootuck and Pacumtuck with the horrible bloody act that is lately done at Farmington, and the murderers must be procured by them, also accessories. The persons the Court appoints with all speed, to attend this service are Jonathan Gilbert and John Gilbert, from Hartford, and the Deputies in Windsor.
Session of General Court in Hartford the 11th day of March, 1657-1658, page 309, listed persons for Troopers under command of Major John Mason, In Hartford ... JONATHAN GILBERT...
Page 332, appointed for entry and recording such goods as are subject to custom for Hartford; 1658-1659... JONATHAN GILBERT.
Page 343, November 1659, Jonathan Gilbert is appointed to require the payment of that which Farmington Indians are engaged to pay to this Court in October yearly; the first payment being two years now past.
Page 346, Session General Court, April 11, 1660.
"Mr. John Allyn and Jonathan Gilbert appointed to bound out land."
Page 372, Session, August 28, 1661.
"This Court hath granted to Jonathan Gilbert a farm to ye number of 300 acres of upland, and 50 acres of meadow."
Page 382, Session, May 15, 1662.
"This Court grants liberty to ye Marshall, Jonathan Gilbert, to keep an Ordnary at his house at Cold Spring for the relieving of travellers, according to their needs."
Page 430, at a Session at Hartford, May 12, 1664, for Election, the Court made choice of Jonathan Gilbert for Marshall for the year ensuing.
Records 1665-1678.
Jonathan Gilbert Deputy to General Court, May 10, 1677, page 300. Court of election, Hartford, May 9, 1678, Deputy to General Court Jonathan Gilbert, from Hartford, page 2.
Court of election, October 8, 1668, page 101.
This Court confirms Marshall Jonathan Gilbert Cornett of the troop of Horse. Jonathan Gilbert, Deputy to General Court, May 12, 1681, from Hartford, page 74.
In testimony whereof, we have affixed hereto, the seal of this office.
(Signed) WM. E. F. LANDERS,
(SEAL) Col. and Asst. Adjt, General.
Jonathan Gilbert's son Thomas was master of Andrew Belcher's ship "Swan," a heavy ship for those days, carrying twelve guns. In King William's War, Capt. Thomas Gilbert captured the French ship "Saint Jacob" in the St. Lawrence, and brought it in as a prize. Subsequently when his ship was disabled, en route to London, he was captured with his ship b
Jonathan Gilbert was born in Yardley, county Worcester, England, on Sunday, June 8, 1617, and died in Hartford, Connecticut, on December 19, 1682. Mary White was baptized in Messing, Essex, England, on Sunday, July 16, 1626, and died in Hartford in about December, 1649. They were married in Hartford on Thursday, January 29, 1645/6. She took the name Mary Gilbert. He is the son of Thomas Gilbert and Elizabeth Bennett. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Leavitt) White of Messing and Hartford. They had two children:
i. Jonathan Gilbert was born in Hartford on May 11, 1648. He married Dorothy Stow.
ii. Mary Gilbert was born in Hartford on December 15, 1649, and died in Killingsworth, Connecticut, in September, 1670.
His second marriage was to Mary Wells. She was born in Colchester, Essex, England, in about 1626, and died in Hartford on July 3, 1700. She is the daughter of Hugh and Frances (Belcher) Welles. They had eight children:
i. Sarah Gilbert was born in Hartford on July 25, 1651, and died in Charlestown, Massachusetts, on January 26, 1688/9. She married Andrew Belcher, son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Danforth) Belcher. They had children:
Andrew, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary, Jonathan, Anna, Martha, and Deborah.
ii. Lydia Gilbert was born in Hartford on October 3, 1654. Her first marriage was to Stephen Richardson; they had children Jonathan, Stephen, Mary, Amos, Rachel, Samuel, Lemuel, Jemima, and Nathaniel. Her second marriage was to John Chapman; they had no children.
iii. Thomas Gilbert was born in Hartford in about 1655, and died in 1718/9. He is buried in the Granary Burial-Ground in Boston. He was a well known and successful sea captain. He married first Lidia Ballard (October 27, 1670-March 23, 1707/8); second, Mary Trowbridge on September 24, 1708. She died December 30, 1733, at age 63 years.
iv. Nathaniel Gilbert was born in Hartford in about February, 1660. He died unmarried.
v. Hester Gilbert was born in Hartford in 1662. She married Charles Dickinson.
vi. Samuel Gilbert [#256]: He was born in Hartford on August 5, 1664, and died in Paugwonk in Lyme (now Salem), Connecticut, on August 5, 1733.
vii. Rachel Gilbert was born in Hartford in July, 1668, and died in Hartford on November 13, 1754. She married Josiah Marshfield; they had children Josiah, Rachel, Mary, Sarah, Esther, Catherine, Samuel, and Elizabeth. Catherine married Eliphalet Steel, son of Samuel and Mercy (Bradford) Steel and great-grandson of William Bradford, {Gov.) of Plymouth. They had children Josiah, Mercy, Theophilus, Eliphaz, Elijah, Rachel, Catherine, Eliphalet, and Joshua. Mercy married Noah Webster, son of Daniel and Miriam (Cook)(Kellogg) Webster. The son of Noah and Mercy was Noah Webster, noted American lexicographer and author.
viii. Ebenezer Gilbert was born in Hartford in about 1670. He married Esther Allyn.
The earliest mention of Jonathan Gilbert in Hartford records is his first marriage, which occurred January 29, 1645/6. After his marriage, Jonathan lived upon a lot near the corner of the present Sheldon and Governor Streets in Hartford, a portion of the lot of William Hills which he bought in 1648/9, Hills having moved across the Connecticut River to the locality still called Hockanum. The original lot was of one acre in extent. The northern part with Hill's original house had passed to the town of Hartford and this house was the first school house in Hartford, and was used as such for a number of years, housing the schoolmaster and his sixteen students of Latin Grammar. Gilbert lived upon the southern part of the original Hills lot in a small house. It was near the house of his father-in-law, Elder John White, who was, however, not an elder at this early date, the Second Church of Hartford not having been founding until 1669-70.
On January 9, 1640, the town of Hartford gave liberty to Edward Hopkins and John Haynes "To sett up a mill & a bridge one ye Litell River ofer against the palisadoe att theare own proper charge." These were to be finished the following winter and to be kept in repair four years. This mill was on the north bank of Park River, just below the falls, which are near the present Welles Street. In 1655 a new and larger mill was built on about the same site. At a town meeting held June 6, 1646, liberty was given to the townsmen to exchange the mill house for Goodman Gilbert's house, he to have, "alowans of ground out of the meeting howse lot as they think may Resnabelly be spared," he to pay the town forty shillings. Thus the town became the owner of the whole of William Hill's home lot and Gilbert of the mill house and a valuable site near the town's center, not far from the public square. No record has been found to show that Gilbert actually operated the mill, but such was probably the fact. It is possible that this change was not effected, for Gilbert was still owning the south part of the Hills houselot in 1659, when the town sold the north part with the school house to Joseph Smith.
In 1651 Gilbert with three other men acquired eighteen acres of woodland in the southern part of town, west of "Rocky Hill" (Rocky Hill is the ridge upon which the buildings of Trinity College now stand), and in 1653 the town voted that there was "liberty granted to Jonathan Gilbert to set up a warehouse at the common landing place in the little meadow, upon that land without Mrs. Hooker's lot." He erected the building at once. "It was a two story building, had a cellar beneath it and a staircase leading to the second floor. Very likely Gilbert stored here the corn he collected in 1654 for the trainband. He had charge of the military stores for some years." [W.D. Love, Colonial History of Hartford, p. 170.] This achievement gave Gilbert a foothold at the center of the expanding trade and commerce of the town and colony upon the Great River. He profited thereby, although his was not the only warehouse near the river. This building stood for at least fifty years afters its erection. In 1660 Gilbert further strenghtened himself in the locality by purchasing two islands, called Bird's Island and the Dutch Island. These islands lay near the east bank of the river, opposite the public landing, and even there the channel to the east of them was beginning to fill up. It later entirely disappeared, the main channel of the river working its way westward and cutting away the western bank.
On Sept. 5, 1663, he bought from Anthony Wright two acres with a messuage or tenement. It was situated between the market place on the north and Jeremy Adam's land on the south. This land was even then in an advantageous location, and is now in the heart of Hartford, between Central Row and the Travelers Insurance Company's building. Here Gilbert had his residence and kept the inn until his death, and was succeeded after his decease by his widow Mary and son Samuel as innkeepers. Jeremy Adams also kept an inn which was the official meeting place of the General Court and in which he entertained the lower courts and other public officials. No doubt Gilbert also had his share of this public patronage and he was most favorably situated to obtain the latest political and commercial news, an advantage he did not hesitate to avail himself of.
Gilbert had meanwhile aquired various parcels of land, woodland and meadow in different parts of town. These need not detain us. In less than twenty years he had secured a firm position in the town and colony, at the very center of its commercial, social, and political life. His second marriage to Mary Wells had without a doubt helped him. From all that can be learned of her, it would appear that she was a keen and practical woman with an eye to business. In this she was like her husband. The two were well mated and worked together for common ends and had common ambitions. From this period also begins Gilbert's participation in public affairs. He is no longer Goodman Gilbert, but is called Jonathan Gilbert, Mr. Jonathan Gilbert and Mr. Gilbert in the records, a sure indication of advancing official and social status.
In about 1646, Thomas Stanton, the first marshal of the colony, left Hartford and successor in his office was needed. April 9, 1646, the General Court passed the following order: "Whereas Thos Steynton by his long absence is disabled to attend the Court according to his place, it is now ordered his sallery shall cease and Jonathan Gilbert is chosen to supply the place for this yeare and the Cort will attend him with reasonable satisfaction."[Colonial Records of Connecticut vol. 1, p. 139.] There is no mention of his re-election annually, but there is record of his appointment as Marshal in 1662, 1663 and 1664 [Colonial Records, vol. 1, pp. 382, 401, 430]. His successor, George Grave, was elected May 11, 1675. Thus we may assume that Gilbert served in this office 29 years altogether.
Evidence indicates that the marshal had, either in person or by deputy, the powers and duties of the hangman. No other mode of execution in recognized by the law of the Colony. This power brought Jonathan Gilbert into a tragic situation in the witchcraft cases, which involved his own mother. However it is not certain that he held the office of marshal in 1654-5.
The General Court or Colony government employed an official called the "marshall" to carry out its orders and decrees in both civil and criminal cases. He was a constable or high sheriff. He may also have been called upon to execute the orders of the lower or Particular Court as well. The office of marshal is mentioned in the Code of May 1650 and its duties and fees defined. The marshal was allowed 2 shillings 6 pence for every execution under £5, and 4 pence for every mile he goes "out of Town [Hartford] where he liveth"; and for every execution above £5 and under £10, 3 shillings 4 pence, and 4 pence for every mile, and above £10, 5 shillings and his other just and necessary charges. "If he be excessive therein, it shall be redressed, and the Marshall is allowed for every attachment half as much as for executions and four pence per mile." [Colonial Records of Connecticut, vol. 1, p. 540-1.]FN:
The word "execution" is here used in its civil sense or meaning. Yet Dr. Love in his Colonial History of Hartford, p. 285, says that the execution of criminals devolved upon the marshal. I have been unable to find any record which directly conferred this duty upon him, except one in which Marshal George Grave was relieved of it. "May 11, 1675, The Court have made chyse of George Grave to be marshall for one year ensuing and until a new be chosen; and in the matter of execution he is only required to provide persons to do it upon the Countreys accot, as he shall be appointed by anthoritie."[Colonial Records of Connecticut, vol. 2, p. 275.] I incline to the view that "execution" in this order means "execution of criminals," although admitting that it may mean only "execution" in the civil sense. Dr. Love is probably correct in his statement. Certain facts connected with the witchcraft cases support his view. One of those accused of witchcraft is said to have seen this worshipful official-the Marshal of the Colony-in a dream and was much distressed thereby. It seemed to presage the end. It may then be safely affirmed that the marshal had-either in person or by deputy-the powers and duties of the hangman. No other mode of execution was recognized by the law of the Colony. This power brought Jonathan Gilbert into a tragical situation in the witchcraft cases, which, as we have seen, involved his own mother [sister-in-law]. However we cannot be sure that he held the office of marshal in 1654-5.
Thomas Stanton was the first incumbent in this office. He was also official interpreter of Indian languages. About 1646 Stanton removed from Hartford and settled in Stonington, then claimed by Massachusetts. A successor in his office was needed. April 9, 1646, the General Court passed the following order: "Whereas Thos Steynton by his long absence is disabled to attend the Court according to his place, it is now ordered his sallery shall cease and Jonathan Gilbert is chosen to supply the place for this yeare and the Cort will attend him with reasonable satisfaction."
"Satisfaction" here means compensation. [Colonial Records of Connecticut, vol. 1, p. 139-1 There is no mention of his re-election annually, but there is record of his appointment as marshal in 1662, 1663, and 1664 [Colonial Records, vol. 1, pp. 382, 401, 430], and in 1663 the Court reaffirmed its former order regarding the "marshall's" fees. His successor, George Grave, was elected May 11, 1675. Thus we may assume that Gilbert served in this office twenty-nine years altogether.
There are a number of records of special duties assigned to Marshal Gilbert by the General Court or by the Particular Court. These will be given chronologically.
May 15, 1651. "Jonathan Gillburt is appointed by the Courte to goe to Wethersfeild and gather vp the seuerall Sums of mony, of those men whose Cattle did Jointe Damages with Thomas Ossmores, according to the destribution of the whole damage made formerly by the Courte, together with his Just fees and Charges in and about the same, and if any whome it Concerns refuse to pay him, hee is to warne them to appeare at the next particular Courte in Hartford to Answer the same." [Records of the Particular Court, Collections of the Connecticut Historical Society, vol. 22, p. 101.]
March 6, 1653/4. Special warrant to Jonathan Gilbert to arrest Thomas Baxter for his misdemeanors and Jonathan to have power "to rayse such considerable forces as hee sees meete to execute his warrant." [Colonial Records of Connecticut, vol. 1, p. 252.]
In 1656 Jonathan Gilbert and his brother John Gilbert desired a grant of land in what is now Westfield, Mass., but neither of them complied with the terms of the grant so far as to settle there, and the land was forfeited to Capt. Pynchon, Robert Ashley and George Colton.
April 9, 1657. "Jonathan and John Gilbert to go with others to the sachem at Norwootuck and Pacumtuck [Northampton and Deerfield] to tell him of the horrible, bloody acts of some Indians at Farmington." [Ibid., vol. 1, p. 294.]
Jonathan Gilbert also advanced in the military arm of the government. Like all men between the ages of sixteen and sixty years, he served in the trainband or militia company of Hartford. On Feb. 20, 1650/1, he was chosen and sworn clerk of the trainband in Hartford for the year ensuing. March 11, 1657/8, Jonathan Gilbert and others named to be troopers (i.e., horse soldiers or cavalrymen) under the command of Maj. John Mason.] [Ibid., vol. 1, p. 309.]
October 8, 1668. "This Court confirms Marshall Jonathan Gilbert Cornett of the Troope of Horse." [Ibid., vol. 2, p. 101.] This made him commander of the Hartford troop. It was a valued distinction, and the title attached itself to him for the remainder of his life, for the title of Cornet appears upon his gravestone in the old Center Cemetery at Hartford.
The warehouse, erected by Gilbert near the landing place in Hartford, has already been mentioned. It speedily became a bonded warehouse for imports into the Colony and Gilbert was in fact, if not in name, collector of the port, as records show.
March 9, 1658/9, Wines and liquors entering the Colony to be taxed. Jonathan Gilbert appointed to see the entry and recording thereof at Hartford. Such persons to pay 2 shillings for every Butt of Wine and 12 pence for every anchor of liquors. [Ibid., vol. 1, p. 323.] "Anchor," more correctly "anker," was a measure for liquids, nine or ten gallons capacity.
Gilbert did not always comply with the law. May 4, 1663, "This Court doth determine that Jonathan Gilbert's Butt of Wine, seized for the country, be according to the law established, forfeited to the Countrey." [Ibid., vol. 1, p. 401.]
Two records show that Gilbert must have been on good terms with the Indians and able to speak their tongue.
November 9, 1659. "Jonathan Gilbert appointed to require payment of that wch Farmington Indians are engaged to pay to this Court yearly, the first payment being due two years now past." [Ibid., vol. 1, p. 343.]
April 11, 166o. "John Allyn and Jonathan Gilbert are appointed to bound [i.e., mark the bounds of] the land of Tantonimo at Podunk to Thomas Burnham." [Ibid., vol. 1, p. 346.] This land, upon which was an Indian village and fort, was in the region between East Hartford and South Windsor. Many Indian relics have been dug up there.
Such service to the Colony demanded and received material reward. Gilbert's land holdings at Hartford were important, but not extensive. He was not one of the proprietors. In company with his brothers he had leased the Hollister farm at Nayaug (South Glastonbury) for some ten years, probably surrendering the lease at the death of his father in 1659 or about that time. He was now to receive from the General Court a grant of many acres.
August 28, 1661, "This Court hath granted to Jonathan Gilbert a farme to the number Of 300 acres of upland and 50 acres of meadow, provided it be not prejuditiall where he finds it to any Plantation yt now is or hereafter may be settled." [Ibid., vol. 1, p. 372.] Mr. Gilbert had occasion in the course of his official duties to travel often between Hartford and New Haven, and he saw the need of an accommodation for travelers, or halfway house, since the journey between the two places or from more remote places required more than a single day. This was especially necessary after the union of the Connecticut and New Haven Colonies in 1664, since the General Court met alternately at the two places. But Gilbert did not wait until the union occurred in order to accommodate travelers.
May 15, 1662. "This Court grants liberty to the Marshall Jonathan Gilbert to keep an ordinary at his house at Cold Spring for relieving of Travellers according to their needs." [Ibid., vol. 1, p. 382.]
This farm and inn were near the present city of Meriden. Mr. Gilbert also bought of Capt. Daniel Clark of Windsor and from the Indian Massecup large tracts of land on the Mattabeset River, now chiefly in the town of Berlin, where his son Ebenezer settled early in the eighteenth century, in the locality known as Christian Lane, so called on account of its being the site of the first meeting house in Great Swamp parish. This land was ordered to be laid out to him (surveyed), May 11, 1671. [ Ibid., vol. 2, p. 151.] It is evident that he had occupied some part of it before the order of survey was made.
The General Court of March 1661/2 and October 1665 granted to Capt. Daniel Clark of Windsor three hundred acres of land, to be taken up partly on the branches of the Mattabeset River and partly upon the road from Wethersfield to New Haven, at or near a place called Cold Spring on the west side of a ridge of mountainous land commonly called by the name of Lamentation Hills. On Apr. 22, 1664, Capt. Daniel Clarke sold to Gilbert the three hundred acres of this grant. The original deed is still in the possession of Gilbert's Christian Lane descendants. The Clarke tract is described as "lying at a place called Meridam, where Mr. Jonathan Gilbert's farm is and bounded partly on the Mattabeset River, where it may be allowed by the town of Farmington." Four hundred and seventy acres of these two grants were laid out to Jonathan Gilbert at Cold Spring. He also purchased the native right to the land and to other lands at Pagonschaumischaug (the Indian name of the present town of Berlin or Kensington) of the Indian Massecup, son of Suckiauge, the sachem who sold the site of Hartford to its first settlers. END FN
In his will, dated Sept. 10, 1674, at the time when his displeasure over the conduct of his oldest son Jonathan was at its height, Mr. Gilbert bequeathed his farm at Meriden to his son Nathaniel with £30 more; and to his son Ebenezer he gave the three hundred acres he bought of Capt. Clarke, with £ 50 more and the land he bought of Massecup. His son Nathaniel Gilbert died at some time after the will was made, probably after 1682, and Nathaniel is not mentioned in the will of his mother, Mrs. Mary (Wells) Gilbert, dated May 23, 1700. By the death of Nathaniel Gilbert, the Meriden farm passed to his heirs, his surviving brothers and sisters, of whom Capt. Andrew Belcher of Boston, the husband of his sister Sarah Gilbert, was one. Capt. Belcher by purchase acquired all the interest of the Gilbert heirs in this farm, and in October, 1703, the General Assembly sitting at New Haven confirmed the whole of the four hundred and seventy acres to Capt. Belcher, in consideration of the fact that Belcher had expended money upon the land in building dwelling houses and settling tenants therein, and in other improvements, which "are like to be a public as well as a private benefit, the said tenements being conveniently situate for the relief of travellers in their journeying from place to place." David Rich, from Wrentham, Mass., and Eleazer Aspinwall from Brookline, Mass., were Capt. Belcher's stewards or managers of the farm for some years. A few other men settled on or near the farm. After a number of years, Capt. Belcher lost his interest in the farm, and after some vears it was sold to parties who divided it amongst themselves. A few traces of its ancient occupation still remain. It lies off the present routes of travel and is seldom visited.
Andrew Belcher was born Jan. 1, 1647. When he grew to manhood, he owned several vessels employed in coastwise trade, besides being the agent of Connecticut Colony in purchasing arms and ammunition and the agent of Massachusetts in procuring provisions from Connecticut to be sent to Boston to supply its army and the Colonv. On one or more of his visits to Connecticut upon this business he stopped at Jonathan Gilbert's inn at Hartford, saw the landlord's fair daughter, fell in love and married her.
They had two sons and five daughters. The younger son, named Jonathan after his grandfather Gilbert, graduated at Harvard College in 1699 and soon visited Europe, there making the acquaintance of the Princess Sophia Dorothea, queen of George 1, and also of her son, later King George II. Returning to New England, Jonathan Belcher was Governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire from 1730 to 1741 and afterward Governor of New Jersey. He was instrumental in enlarging the charter of Princeton College, of which he was patron and benefactor. His son Jonathan Belcher, grandson of Capt. Andrew and Sarah (Gilbert) Belcher, graduate at Harvard College, studied law in London and was Lieutenant-Governor and Chief justice of Nova Scotia. Sir Edward Belcher, a grandson of the last-named, was a Commander in the British navy, commanding the expedition which went to the polar regions in search of Sir John Franklin in 1852. [North's History of Berlin, Conn.]
On June 5, 1662, the Court granted, "liberty to Jonathan Gilbert of delivering upon oath to the Treasurer account of such goods that he doth at any time trade in that are subject to customs."
During the years from 1654 to 1664, the records of the Particular Court (after 1666 the Hartford County Court) show that Jonathan Gilbert was a party-generally the plaintiff-in numerous lawsuits involving debt, transactions in trade, and the like. A few were cases of personal damage or injury, growing out of Gilbert's official position as marshal. Gilbert was generally successful in these suits and no indication of wrongdoing on his part attaches itself to any of them. On Oct. 13, 1669, the Court chose Jonathan Gilbert and John Gilbert, then living at Hartford north side, as freemen of the Colony. This gave them the right to vote for the highest officials of the Colony under the charter of 1662 and to hold office as deputies in the General Court or Assembly, which met twice a year, in May as a Court of Election and in October for general legislation. The executive, legislative and judicial functions of the colonial government were not then separated into three independent departments, as in the present state governments. The General Assembly at this time had almost unlimited powers and acted as a superior court of original jurisdiction as well as a court of appeal from the actions of the four county courts. Jonathan Gilbert was chosen Deputy from Hartford in 1677, 1678, and 1681. This was just after King Philip's War, when the colonies were all striving to recover from the ravages of the war and staggering under a heavy load of debt. Connecticut suffered less than Massachusetts and Rhode Island in this respect, but it was a most difficult time. The losses in men and property had been heavy. The records of the time show little if any legislation of interest or importance. Gilbert did not live to see the exciting times when Andros was demanding the surrender of the New England charters and Connecticut's charter was saved for better times through the sagacity of her officials and the episode which has immortalized Capt. Joseph Wadsworth and the Charter Oak. When the revolution in England brought William of Orange and his English Mary to the throne of England, Andros was driven from his post of governor of all New England and New York, the Connecticut Charter was brought out from its hiding place, and government under it was resumed as of old. Later King William declared the charter of Massachusetts forfeit, but a technical flaw in the proceedings against the charter of Connecticut saved it. Government under it was continued until 1818, when a new state constitution was ratified by the electors.
It remains to tell of Gilbert's last days, of his break with his eldest son and the tardy reconciliation. All that is known about these affairs is contained in the Hartford Probate records, vol. 4, pp. 111-115, and in the documents in the case of Jonathan Gilbert, Jr. vs. Mary Gilbert, contained in that volume of State Archives known as Private Controversies, vol. 2, document 129.

[S1073] Passenger List of the Diligent 1638

Passenger List of the Diligent 1638 Ipswich, Suffolk England to Boston Harbor
from: The Planters of the Commonwealth Charles E. Banks, published by Houghton Mifflin Co. (1930), pages 191-194.
Charles Banks' source for the 'Diligent' passenger is Daniel Cushing, 3rd and/or 4th Town Clerk of Hingham MA. Daniel Cushing was nineteen years old when the ship sailed, but close to sixty or more when he wrote out the list. Most of the wives are named only as "Mrs.", the children of some families are not listed and there are also some probable errors in the list. However, the list below is as it appears in Banks' book. Following the listing are some notes on many of the families from various sources (mainly George Lincoln's History of the Town of Hingham MA: The Genealogies unless noted otherwise) which name the wives and children and possibly make a correction or two to the list. The blue asterisks following some families names link to notes about them.

DILIGENT, of Ipswich, John Martin, Master. She sailed from Ipswich, Suffolk, in June and arrived August 10 at Boston, with about one hundred passengers, principally from Hingham, Norfolk, destined for Hingham, Massachusetts (other sources have that the Diligent sailed from Gravesend on 26 Apr 1638).

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[S1085] Settlement and Antiquities of the Town of Windsor in Connecticut

Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society Vol. V - pp 166 - 172
East-Windsor, June 20, 1797.
Settlement and Antiquities of the town of Windsor, in Connecticut.
IN January, 1630, a Congregational church was gathered in Plymouth in England, with a view to a removal to New-England; and the Rev. messrs. John Wareham and John Maverick were ordained colleague pastors over it. They arrived at Nantasket the 30th of May following, and settled in Dorchester. Soon after their arrival, they received intelligence from the Dutch of New York, of a valuable tract of country upon Connecticut river. And the body of the people of Dorchester, and of the towns of Newtown (Cambridge) and Watertown, concluded to remove. In the summer
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of 1635, they performed the dangerous and laborious journey across the wilderness to this river. At the time of their removal, the Dutch had extended their claim to the river, and made a settlement a few miles below Windsor. Some people from Plymouth had also set up a trading house at the mouth of Little river, in Windsor. The fortitude of those pious adventurers was truly wonderful. About one hundred men, women, and children, took their departure from the three towns before mentioned, to travel through an unexplored wilderness. They were fourteen days performing the tedious journey. The wilderness, for the first time, resounded with the praises of God. They prayed and sang psalms and hymns as they marched along ; the Indians following and looking on them in silent admiration.
They arrived at this river, the object of their ardent expectation, somewhere not far from the mouth of Scantic river, in East-Windsor. The Dorchester people, with Mr. Wareham their minister, began the settlement of Windsor, on the west side of the river. They suffered great hardships the first winter, and their cattle perished for want of food.
The Indians on and near the river were numerous. Three sachemdoms were in the vicinity. The seat of one was near the mouth of Podunck river, lying in the S. W. corner of East-Windsor. A second, at Middletown, 20 miles below; and the third, at Farmington, about 12 miles west of Windsor.
Some of the first settlers of Windsor were gentlemen of opulence and education, as were also those of Hartford and Weathersfield, which settlements were begun at the same time. The right of settling here, they purchased of the old Plymouth company in England, and they paid the Indians for the soil. They had sent some men the year preceding their removal, to make the purchase of the natives, whom they looked upon as the only rightful proprietors.
They soon proceeded to form a general system of laws, which were similar to those of the Massachusetts ; except that they did not make church membership a necessary qualification for civil office.
Those who were in full communion in the church at Dorchester, and came with Mr. Wareham to Windsor, were Henry Wolcott, Esq. William Phelps, John Whitefield, Humphrey Pinney, Deacon John Moore, Deacon William
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Gaylord, Lieut. Walter Filer, Matthew Grant, Thomas Dibble, Samuel Phelps, Nathan Gillet, Richard Vote, Abraham Randall, Bigot Eglestone, George Phelps, Thomas Ford.
In 1639, Rev. Ephraim Huit came from England, and was settled colleague with Mr. Wareham. And with him came Edward Griswold, John Bissell, Thomas Holcomb, Daniel Clark, Peter Tilton. The other settlers of Windsor, whose names are mentioned in the records of the town, anno 1640, were messrs. - Newberry, Roger Ludlow, Esq., Joseph Loomis, John Loomis, John Porter, William Hill, James Marshall, John Taylor, Eltwed Pomeroy, William Hoffard, Aaron Cook, Elias Parkman, Thomas Stoughton, Owen Tudor, Capt. John Mason, Matthew Allyn, Richard Oldage, Henry Stiles, William Hayden, George Phillips, Return Strong, John Hillyer, Thomas Barber, Nicholas Palmer, Thomas Buckland, Isaac Shelden, Robert Watson, Stephen Terry, Bray Rosseter, Thomas Dewey, William Hurlburt, Roger Williams, Thomas Bascomb, Nicholas Denslow, Thomas Thornton,
It is probable the greater part of these came the year after Mr. Wareham; some from Dorchester and some from Plymouth. Mr. Huit deceased in 1644. He was a man of superior abilities and usefulness. The following lines, expressive of his great worth, though in juvenile poetry, are legible on his tomb-stone :
"Who while he lived, we drew our vital breath: "Who when he died, his dying was our death: "Who was the stay of state, the church's staff; "Alas, the times forbid an epitaph."
Mr. Wareham saw the great increase of the little colony of Christians, with whom he had crossed the Atlantic, during 35 years of his ministry, and died anno 1670. . . .
The boundaries of the original town of Windsor were very extensive ; being about 46 miles in circumference, and lying on both sides of Connecticut river, the largest division on the eastern side. Eight Congregational societies have been formed within its limits, and it now contains three incorporated towns. . . .
Fear of the Indians retarded the settlement of the eastern side of the river, until the year 1680, before mentioned. The year after the settlements of Windsor, Hartford and Weathersfield begun, parties of Pequod Indians killed some people. And although the Windsor and River Indians professed themselves neuters in Philip's war, which broke out in 1675, yet numbers of their young men stole away and joined him, and never returned. After Philip's formidable league was broken, the English settlements began to extend east from the river. The captains Ludlow, Mason and Stoughton did valiantly in those wars.
There are but few remains of Indian antiquity in this town. Their rude implements of husbandry, &c. are sometimes plowed up in the meadows; such as stone axes, pestles, chisels, &c. A Mr. Mather, of Windsor, informed me that he found, some years ago, near his house, an Indian grave, containing the bones of six persons. They were in a setting, circular position ; and where their feet met, was a small quantity of wampum and some horn spoons. Human bones are sometimes washed out of the banks of the river. A small hill in the meadow is still known by the name of King's hill; having been the residence of the sachem of the Podunck Indians. In the sale of the land, the Indians reserved the right of hunting, cutting timber, and planting, wherever they pleased, forever. But none of their descendants now exist, to claim the privilege.
The first settlers, by their prudent management and kindness, conciliated the good will of the Indians; but the aged people among us say, that they could never learn that an individual Windsor Indian ever became a Christian. . . .
The above is derived from various sources of information, such as the public records of the towns and parishes-manuscripts--tradition of aged, respectable people, and printed histories. Should it afford you entertainment, or be of any service in the cause of historical and useful science, my labour will be well compensated. Whether the foregoing observations are of sufficient consequence to present to the Historical Society, I submit to your candor and judgment; and am, Rev. Sir,
your very obedient and obliged servant, David M'Clure
Rev. Dr. Belknap.

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[S1087] Arthur Raymond Pierce Obituary

Arthur Raymond Pierce
Nov. 27, 1918 - April 8, 2004 A memorial service for Arthur Raymond Pierce, 85, of Eastside, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at Bay Area Christian Fellowship, Third and Anderson, in Coos Bay. The Rev. Frank Potmesil will officiate. Cremation rites were held under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary. Inurnment will be at Roseburg National Cemetery.
Arthur was born Nov. 27, 1918, to Roy and Carrie (Carlton) Pierce, in Belfield, N.D. He died April 8, 2004, in North Bend. He was raised and educated in North Dakota and Oregon, where he moved as a young man. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific Theater. On Feb. 14, 1943, he married Lillian I. Kovach in DeRidder, La., where he was stationed. After the war, they moved to Sutherlin and then to Coos Bay, where they had lived for the past 50 years. He drove logging trucks for Weyerhaeuser for 20 years before retiring. Arthur was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a charter member and former president of the Coos Bay Chapter of Northwest Steelheaders. He also enjoyed working with wood and he could fix anything. He was a member of the North Bend Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Lillian I. Pierce of Coos Bay; sons, Wesley P. and Jeri Pierce of Coos Bay and Arthur R. Pierce Jr. of Coos Bay; daughter, Linda K. and Skip Smith of Coos Bay; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Amos D. Pierce. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 267-4216.

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