Friede-Abrahamson Genealogy Site

Christian Fedde Jr.

M, b. 17 February 1878, d. 15 July 1958

Father*

Christian J. Fedde Sr. b. 14 Oct 1850, d. 13 Feb 1949

Mother*

Margaret Glandt b. 22 Jan 1850, d. 13 Nov 1923

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Christian Fedde Jr. was also known as Chris.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Christian Fedde Jr. was also known as Chris.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 February 1878	Christian Fedde Jr. was born on 17 February 1878 at Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska.
		He was the son of Christian J. Fedde Sr. and Margaret Glandt.
Marriage	1900	Christian Fedde Jr. married Nancy Addie Fee in 1900.
Death	15 July 1958	Christian Fedde Jr. died on 15 July 1958 at Omaha, Nebraska, at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 February 1878

Christian Fedde Jr. was born on 17 February 1878 at Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska.

He was the son of Christian J. Fedde Sr. and Margaret Glandt.

Marriage

1900

Christian Fedde Jr. married Nancy Addie Fee in 1900.

Death

15 July 1958

Christian Fedde Jr. died on 15 July 1958 at Omaha, Nebraska, at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
circa June 1880	Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska	Christian Fedde Jr. was listed as a son in Christian J. Fedde Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

circa June 1880

Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska

Christian Fedde Jr. was listed as a son in Christian J. Fedde Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0748 Page Number 345D.

Mary Elizabeth Fedde

F, b. 1 June 1880, d. 10 May 1969

Father*

Christian J. Fedde Sr. b. 14 Oct 1850, d. 13 Feb 1949

Mother*

Margaret Glandt b. 22 Jan 1850, d. 13 Nov 1923

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Dillon.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Dillon.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 June 1880	Mary Elizabeth Fedde was born on 1 June 1880 at Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska.
		She was the daughter of Christian J. Fedde Sr. and Margaret Glandt.
Death	10 May 1969	Mary Elizabeth Fedde died on 10 May 1969 at Omaha, Nebraska, at age 88.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 June 1880

Mary Elizabeth Fedde was born on 1 June 1880 at Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska.

She was the daughter of Christian J. Fedde Sr. and Margaret Glandt.

Death

10 May 1969

Mary Elizabeth Fedde died on 10 May 1969 at Omaha, Nebraska, at age 88.

Census Date	Location	Description
circa June 1880	Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska	Mary Elizabeth Fedde was listed as a daughter in Christian J. Fedde Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska.¹
1900	Union, Douglas, Nebraska	Mary Elizabeth Fedde was listed as a daughter in Christian J. Fedde Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Union, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

circa June 1880

Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska

Mary Elizabeth Fedde was listed as a daughter in Christian J. Fedde Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Douglas, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

1900

Union, Douglas, Nebraska

Mary Elizabeth Fedde was listed as a daughter in Christian J. Fedde Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Union, Douglas, Nebraska.²

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0748 Page Number 345D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: 926; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1240926.

Sophia (?)

F, b. circa 1851

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Awe.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Awe.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Sophia (?) married John Awe, son of Johann Christian Friedrich Awe and Henriette Louise Sophia Fredricka Kruse.
Birth	circa 1851	Sophia (?) was born circa 1851 at Prussia.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Sophia (?) married John Awe, son of Johann Christian Friedrich Awe and Henriette Louise Sophia Fredricka Kruse.

Birth

circa 1851

Sophia (?) was born circa 1851 at Prussia.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Erving, Jewell, Kansas	Sophia (?) was listed as wife in John Awe's household on the 1880 Census at Erving, Jewell, Kansas.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Erving, Jewell, Kansas

Sophia (?) was listed as wife in John Awe's household on the 1880 Census at Erving, Jewell, Kansas.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0384 Page Number 506A.

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel

F, b. 16 February 1857, d. 10 August 1940

Father*

John Von Hagel

Mother*

Aute Rickers

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was also known as Margaret.
Name Variation		Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was also known as Marguerite.
Married Name	25 August 1882	As of 25 August 1882,her married name was Doering.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was also known as Margaret.

Name Variation

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was also known as Marguerite.

Married Name

25 August 1882

As of 25 August 1882,her married name was Doering.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 February 1857	Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was born on 16 February 1857 at Riepen, Ostfriesland, Germany.
		She was the daughter of John Von Hagel and Aute Rickers.
Marriage	25 August 1882	Almte Margaretha Von Hagel married Albert Doering, son of Albert Doering and Catharina Magrata, on 25 August 1882.
Death	10 August 1940	Almte Margaretha Von Hagel died on 10 August 1940 at Plymouth, Iowa, at age 83 Mrs. Albert Doering, 314 2nd Ave. N. W., a resident of this county for the last 58 years, passed away at her home at six o'clock Saturday afternoon, following a sickness of ten weeks. Mrs. Doering had reached the advanced age of 83 years, 5 months and 26 days. Almte Margaret Von Hagel was born on February 16, 1857, in Ostfriesland, Germany, and came to this county as a young girl. In 1882, she was united in marriage to Albert Doering and they took up farming in Grant township, where they lived for many years before coming to LeMars 26 years ago. Six children were born to this union. One son died in infancy and one daughter, Mary, (Mrs. Henry Buehre) died 21 years ago. The surviving children are: Mrs. Fred Onken, Grant township; Mrs. Henry Frahm, LeMars; John Doering, Louisville, Ky; and Mrs. Harry Landgraf, of Struble. There are also 22 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence and at two o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church with Rev. L. L. Belk officiating. Interment will be in the Grant township cemetery under the direction of Mauer's funeral home. Pallbearers will be: Peter Von Hagel, Ben Von Hagel, John Von Hagel, Albert Von Hagel, Gert Von Hagel, and John Von Hagel. Mrs. Doering was one of the early residents of this community and was widely known in a large circle of neighbors and friends who will regret to learn of her passing. LeMars Globe Post Monday, August 12, 1940.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 February 1857

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was born on 16 February 1857 at Riepen, Ostfriesland, Germany.

She was the daughter of John Von Hagel and Aute Rickers.

Marriage

25 August 1882

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel married Albert Doering, son of Albert Doering and Catharina Magrata, on 25 August 1882.

Death

10 August 1940

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel died on 10 August 1940 at Plymouth, Iowa, at age 83 Mrs. Albert Doering, 314 2nd Ave. N. W., a resident of this county for the last 58 years, passed away at her home at six o'clock Saturday afternoon, following a sickness of ten weeks. Mrs. Doering had reached the advanced age of 83 years, 5 months and 26 days.

Almte Margaret Von Hagel was born on February 16, 1857, in Ostfriesland, Germany, and came to this county as a young girl. In 1882, she was united in marriage to Albert Doering and they took up farming in Grant township, where they lived for many years before coming to LeMars 26 years ago.

Six children were born to this union. One son died in infancy and one daughter, Mary, (Mrs. Henry Buehre) died 21 years ago. The surviving children are: Mrs. Fred Onken, Grant township; Mrs. Henry Frahm, LeMars; John Doering, Louisville, Ky; and Mrs. Harry Landgraf, of Struble. There are also 22 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband and seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence and at two o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church with Rev. L. L. Belk officiating. Interment will be in the Grant township cemetery under the direction of Mauer's funeral home. Pallbearers will be: Peter Von Hagel, Ben Von Hagel, John Von Hagel, Albert Von Hagel, Gert Von Hagel, and John Von Hagel.

Mrs. Doering was one of the early residents of this community and was widely known in a large circle of neighbors and friends who will regret to learn of her passing.

LeMars Globe Post
Monday, August 12, 1940.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was listed as wife in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
2 January 1920	Le Mars, Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa	Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was listed as wife in Albert Doering's household on the 1920 Census at Le Mars, Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa.²
7 April 1930	America, Plymouth, Iowa	Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at America, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was listed as wife in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

2 January 1920

Le Mars, Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was listed as wife in Albert Doering's household on the 1920 Census at Le Mars, Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa.²

7 April 1930

America, Plymouth, Iowa

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at America, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Date	Location	Description
1882		Almte Margaretha Von Hagel immigrated in 1882.
1900		She had 6 with 5 living in 1900 children.

Children of Almte Margaretha Von Hagel and Albert Doering

Mary O. Doering+ b. 2 May 1883, d. 22 Nov 1919
Catharina Margaretha Doering+ b. 11 Oct 1884, d. 1 Feb 1968
Meta Elizabeth Doering+ b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 30 Mar 1967
John Albert Doering b. 27 Sep 1889, d. Jan 1970
Engel Margaret Doering+ b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 79.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED123. Dwelling 9.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-17. Dwelling 104.

Albert Doering

M, b. 25 April 1847, d. 18 April 1928

Father*

Albert Doering b. 1809, d. 1876

Mother*

Catharina Magrata b. 1811, d. 1883

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 April 1847	Albert Doering was born on 25 April 1847 at Friedeburg, Germany, also reported as 1848.
		He was the son of Albert Doering and Catharina Magrata.
Marriage	25 August 1882	Albert Doering married Almte Margaretha Von Hagel, daughter of John Von Hagel and Aute Rickers, on 25 August 1882.
Death	18 April 1928	Albert Doering died on 18 April 1928 at age 80 Albert Doering, a pioneer resident of this county for 55 years, passed away at his home at 314 Second Ave., N.W. on Wednesday, at the advanced age of 80 years, 11 months, 23 days. His old age was given as the cause of his death. The funeral will be held Friday, April 20, at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. J. J. Vollmar officiating. Burial will be made in the Grant township Lutheran cemetery. Beely's have charge of the funeral. Mr. Doering was born in Friedeburg, Germany, on April 25, 1847, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Doering. He received his education in Friedeburg and a the age of 17 years, came to this country with his parents, where they settled in Dixon, Ill. At Dixon the family took up farming and remained there for four years. The family then moved on to Jones county, Iowa, settling on a farm and in 1873 journeyed to Plymouth county, again settling on a farm. On August 25, 1882, he was united in marriage to Marguerite von Hagel, and to this union six children were born. Two children preceded their father in death, who were Mrs. Henry Buehre and John Doering. Those who survive with his devoted wife are: Mrs. Fred B. Onken of Craig; John Doering of Louisville, Kentucky; Mrs. Henry Frahm, LeMars and Mrs. Harry Landgraf of Hawarden. Nineteen grandchildren also mourn his loss, besides many friends. He also leaves a brother, Oltman Doering, living northwest of LeMars. Mr. and Mrs. Doering retired from the farm 13 years ago and moved to LeMars, where they have made their home ever since. Deceased was a good member of St. John's Lutheran church and was widely known throughout this community. His many friends and admirers join with his loving wife and children in mourning the passing of a great pioneer, who braved the hardships of building this community from rolling prairie to big cities and rich farm lands. LeMars Globe Post Thursday, April 19, 1928.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 April 1847

Albert Doering was born on 25 April 1847 at Friedeburg, Germany, also reported as 1848.

He was the son of Albert Doering and Catharina Magrata.

Marriage

25 August 1882

Albert Doering married Almte Margaretha Von Hagel, daughter of John Von Hagel and Aute Rickers, on 25 August 1882.

Death

18 April 1928

Albert Doering died on 18 April 1928 at age 80 Albert Doering, a pioneer resident of this county for 55 years, passed away at his home at 314 Second Ave., N.W. on Wednesday, at the advanced age of 80 years, 11 months, 23 days. His old age was given as the cause of his death.

The funeral will be held Friday, April 20, at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. J. J. Vollmar officiating. Burial will be made in the Grant township Lutheran cemetery. Beely's have charge of the funeral.

Mr. Doering was born in Friedeburg, Germany, on April 25, 1847, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Doering. He received his education in Friedeburg and a the age of 17 years, came to this country with his parents, where they settled in Dixon, Ill. At Dixon the family took up farming and remained there for four years. The family then moved on to Jones county, Iowa, settling on a farm and in 1873 journeyed to Plymouth county, again settling on a farm.

On August 25, 1882, he was united in marriage to Marguerite von Hagel, and to this union six children were born. Two children preceded their father in death, who were Mrs. Henry Buehre and John Doering. Those who survive with his devoted wife are: Mrs. Fred B. Onken of Craig; John Doering of Louisville, Kentucky; Mrs. Henry Frahm, LeMars and Mrs. Harry Landgraf of Hawarden. Nineteen grandchildren also mourn his loss, besides many friends. He also leaves a brother, Oltman Doering, living northwest of LeMars.

Mr. and Mrs. Doering retired from the farm 13 years ago and moved to LeMars, where they have made their home ever since.

Deceased was a good member of St. John's Lutheran church and was widely known throughout this community. His many friends and admirers join with his loving wife and children in mourning the passing of a great pioneer, who braved the hardships of building this community from rolling prairie to big cities and rich farm lands.

LeMars Globe Post
Thursday, April 19, 1928.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Albert Doering was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
9 June 1900	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²
2 January 1920	Le Mars, Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Le Mars, Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Albert Doering was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

9 June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²

2 January 1920

Le Mars, Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Le Mars, Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Date	Location	Description
1864		Albert Doering immigrated in 1864.
1873	Plymouth, Iowa	Albert Doering witnessed the migration in 1873 at Plymouth, Iowa; Settled in Plymouth county spring 1873.
before June 1917		Before June 1917 blind.

Date

Location

Description

1864

Albert Doering immigrated in 1864.

1873

Plymouth, Iowa

Albert Doering witnessed the migration in 1873 at Plymouth, Iowa; Settled in Plymouth county spring 1873.

before June 1917

Before June 1917 blind.

Children of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel

Mary O. Doering+ b. 2 May 1883, d. 22 Nov 1919
Catharina Margaretha Doering+ b. 11 Oct 1884, d. 1 Feb 1968
Meta Elizabeth Doering+ b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 30 Mar 1967
John Albert Doering b. 27 Sep 1889, d. Jan 1970
Engel Margaret Doering+ b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0359 Page Number 74A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 79.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED123. Dwelling 9.

Catharina Margaretha Doering

F, b. 11 October 1884, d. 1 February 1968

Father*

Albert Doering b. 25 Apr 1847, d. 18 Apr 1928

Mother*

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel b. 16 Feb 1857, d. 10 Aug 1940

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Catharina Margaretha Doering was also known as Tina.
Married Name	22 February 1905	As of 22 February 1905,her married name was Onken.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Catharina Margaretha Doering was also known as Tina.

Married Name

22 February 1905

As of 22 February 1905,her married name was Onken.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 October 1884	Catharina Margaretha Doering was born on 11 October 1884 at Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa, also reported as Oct 1885.
		She was the daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel.
Marriage	22 February 1905	Catharina Margaretha Doering married Fred Benard Onken, son of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks, on 22 February 1905.
Death	1 February 1968	Catharina Margaretha Doering died on 1 February 1968 at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 83 Mrs. Fred (Catharina Mararetia) Onken, 83, died Thursday at Floyd Valley hospital, LeMars, following an illness of over a year. She had been a patient at the hospital since March 6, 1967. She was born Oct. 11, 1884, in Grant Township, Plymouth county, the daughter of the late Albert and Margaretha (VonHagel) Doering. She was a lifelong Plymouth county resident and had retired to LeMars in 1944 with her husband, who died in 1962. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Feb. 22, 1955. Her marriage to Fred Onken took place in Grant township on Feb. 22, 1905. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran church, Grant township, with Robert Reitz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mauer funeral home. A prayer service held at 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home chapel. Survivors are a daughter, Hannah Onken, LeMars; a brother, John Doering, LeMars and a sister, Mrs. Engel Landgraf, Huntington Beach, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Buehre and Mrs. Meta Frahm. LeMars Daily Sentinel Friday, February 2, 1968. Lemars Daily Sentinel February 2, 1968 - Mrs Fred (Catharina M Doering) Onken obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 October 1884

Catharina Margaretha Doering was born on 11 October 1884 at Grant Township, Plymouth, Iowa, also reported as Oct 1885.

She was the daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel.

Marriage

22 February 1905

Catharina Margaretha Doering married Fred Benard Onken, son of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks, on 22 February 1905.

Death

1 February 1968

Catharina Margaretha Doering died on 1 February 1968 at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 83 Mrs. Fred (Catharina Mararetia) Onken, 83, died Thursday at Floyd Valley hospital, LeMars, following an illness of over a year. She had been a patient at the hospital since March 6, 1967.

She was born Oct. 11, 1884, in Grant Township, Plymouth county, the daughter of the late Albert and Margaretha (VonHagel) Doering. She was a lifelong Plymouth county resident and had retired to LeMars in 1944 with her husband, who died in 1962. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Feb. 22, 1955.

Her marriage to Fred Onken took place in Grant township on Feb. 22, 1905.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran church, Grant township, with Robert Reitz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mauer funeral home.

A prayer service held at 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Survivors are a daughter, Hannah Onken, LeMars; a brother, John Doering, LeMars and a sister, Mrs. Engel Landgraf, Huntington Beach, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Buehre and Mrs. Meta Frahm.

LeMars Daily Sentinel
Friday, February 2, 1968.

Lemars Daily Sentinel February 2, 1968 - Mrs Fred (Catharina M Doering) Onken obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Catharina Margaretha Doering was listed as a daughter in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
11 February 1920	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Catharina Margaretha Doering was listed as wife in Fred Benard Onken's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²
26 April 1930	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Catharina Margaretha Doering was listed as wife in Fred Benard Onken's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Ono Onken.³

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Catharina Margaretha Doering was listed as a daughter in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

11 February 1920

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Catharina Margaretha Doering was listed as wife in Fred Benard Onken's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Catharina Margaretha Doering was listed as wife in Fred Benard Onken's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Ono Onken.³

Date	Location	Description
22 February 1955	LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa	On 22 February 1955 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Lemars Globe Post March 7, 1955 - Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration

Date

Location

Description

22 February 1955

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

On 22 February 1955 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Lemars Globe Post March 7, 1955 - Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration

Child of Catharina Margaretha Doering and Fred Benard Onken

Hannah Onken b. c 1912

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 79.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED128. Dwelling 123.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 48.

Fred Benard Onken

M, b. 26 February 1879, d. 6 November 1962

Father*

John Onken b. Nov 1850

Mother*

Henrietta Dicks b. Apr 1844, d. a Jun 1900

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Fred Benard Onken was also known as F. B.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Fred Benard Onken was also known as F. B.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 February 1879	Fred Benard Onken was born on 26 February 1879 at Illinois.
		He was the son of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks.
Marriage	22 February 1905	Fred Benard Onken married Catharina Margaretha Doering, daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel, on 22 February 1905.
Death	6 November 1962	Fred Benard Onken died on 6 November 1962 at age 83.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 February 1879

Fred Benard Onken was born on 26 February 1879 at Illinois.

He was the son of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks.

Marriage

22 February 1905

Fred Benard Onken married Catharina Margaretha Doering, daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel, on 22 February 1905.

Death

6 November 1962

Fred Benard Onken died on 6 November 1962 at age 83.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1900	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Fred Benard Onken was listed as a son in John Onken's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
11 February 1920	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Fred Benard Onken was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²
26 April 1930	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa, living next door to Ono Onken.³

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Fred Benard Onken was listed as a son in John Onken's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

11 February 1920

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Fred Benard Onken was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa, living next door to Ono Onken.³

Date	Location	Description
22 February 1955	LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa	On 22 February 1955 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Lemars Globe Post March 7, 1955 - Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration

Date

Location

Description

22 February 1955

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

On 22 February 1955 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Lemars Globe Post March 7, 1955 - Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration

Child of Fred Benard Onken and Catharina Margaretha Doering

Hannah Onken b. c 1912

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 59.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED128. Dwelling 123.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 48.

John Albert Doering

M, b. 27 September 1889, d. January 1970

Father*

Albert Doering b. 25 Apr 1847, d. 18 Apr 1928

Mother*

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel b. 16 Feb 1857, d. 10 Aug 1940

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		John Albert Doering obtained US Social Security Card at Kentucky; last residence Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

John Albert Doering obtained US Social Security Card at Kentucky; last residence Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 September 1889	John Albert Doering was born on 27 September 1889 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel.
Marriage	between June 1917 and 1920	John Albert Doering married Angela (?) between June 1917 and 1920.
Death	January 1970	John Albert Doering died in January 1970 at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 September 1889

John Albert Doering was born on 27 September 1889 at Iowa.

He was the son of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel.

Marriage

between June 1917 and 1920

John Albert Doering married Angela (?) between June 1917 and 1920.

Death

January 1970

John Albert Doering died in January 1970 at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	John Albert Doering was listed as a son in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

John Albert Doering was listed as a son in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Date	Location	Description
4 June 1917	World War I Draft Registration, Plymouth, Iowa	On 4 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Plymouth, Iowa, reported 4 years of military service (private) and requested exemption due to care of blind father.
22 February 1955	LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa	On 22 February 1955 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Date

Location

Description

4 June 1917

World War I Draft Registration, Plymouth, Iowa

On 4 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Plymouth, Iowa, reported 4 years of military service (private) and requested exemption due to care of blind father.

22 February 1955

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

On 22 February 1955 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 79.

Engel Margaret Doering

F, b. 13 April 1893, d. November 1975

Father*

Albert Doering b. 25 Apr 1847, d. 18 Apr 1928

Mother*

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel b. 16 Feb 1857, d. 10 Aug 1940

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Engel Margaret Doering was also known as Angeline.
Name Variation		Engel Margaret Doering was also known as Engle.
Married Name	circa 1914	As of circa 1914,her married name was Landgraf.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Engel Margaret Doering was also known as Angeline.

Name Variation

Engel Margaret Doering was also known as Engle.

Married Name

circa 1914

As of circa 1914,her married name was Landgraf.

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Engel Margaret Doering obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence Osage, Becker, Minnesota.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Engel Margaret Doering obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence Osage, Becker, Minnesota.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 April 1893	Engel Margaret Doering was born on 13 April 1893 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel.
Marriage	circa 1914	Engel Margaret Doering married Harry Gabrial Landgraf circa 1914.
Death	November 1975	Engel Margaret Doering died in November 1975 at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 April 1893

Engel Margaret Doering was born on 13 April 1893 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel.

Marriage

circa 1914

Engel Margaret Doering married Harry Gabrial Landgraf circa 1914.

Death

November 1975

Engel Margaret Doering died in November 1975 at age 82.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Engel Margaret Doering was listed as a daughter in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
18 April 1930	Virginia, Union, South Dakota	Engel Margaret Doering was listed as wife in Harry Gabrial Landgraf's household on the 1930 Census at Virginia, Union, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Engel Margaret Doering was listed as a daughter in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

18 April 1930

Virginia, Union, South Dakota

Engel Margaret Doering was listed as wife in Harry Gabrial Landgraf's household on the 1930 Census at Virginia, Union, South Dakota.²

Children of Engel Margaret Doering and Harry Gabrial Landgraf

Anne Landgraf
Rojilla Landgraf b. c 1916
Alvin Landgraf b. c 1917
Angela Anne Landgraf b. 3 Mar 1921, d. 3 Nov 1995
Harry Maynard Landgraf b. 11 Feb 1926, d. Apr 1975

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 79.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-16. Dwelling 31.

Harry Gabrial Landgraf

M, b. 10 October 1891, d. 29 January 1964

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 October 1891	Harry Gabrial Landgraf was born on 10 October 1891 at New Jersey also reported as 10 Oct 1890.
Marriage	circa 1914	He married Engel Margaret Doering, daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel, circa 1914.
Death	29 January 1964	Harry Gabrial Landgraf died on 29 January 1964 at Orange, California, at age 72.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 October 1891

Harry Gabrial Landgraf was born on 10 October 1891 at New Jersey also reported as 10 Oct 1890.

Marriage

circa 1914

He married Engel Margaret Doering, daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel, circa 1914.

Death

29 January 1964

Harry Gabrial Landgraf died on 29 January 1964 at Orange, California, at age 72.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 April 1930	Virginia, Union, South Dakota	Harry Gabrial Landgraf was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Virginia, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1930

Virginia, Union, South Dakota

Harry Gabrial Landgraf was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Virginia, Union, South Dakota.¹

Date	Location	Description
5 June 1917	World War I Draft Registration, Pocahontas, Iowa	On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Pocahontas, Iowa, reported wife and two children; reported 1 year of military service (in Kansas.)

Date

Location

Description

5 June 1917

World War I Draft Registration, Pocahontas, Iowa

On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Pocahontas, Iowa, reported wife and two children; reported 1 year of military service (in Kansas.)

Children of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering

Anne Landgraf
Rojilla Landgraf b. c 1916
Alvin Landgraf b. c 1917
Angela Anne Landgraf b. 3 Mar 1921, d. 3 Nov 1995
Harry Maynard Landgraf b. 11 Feb 1926, d. Apr 1975

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-16. Dwelling 31.

Mary O. Doering

F, b. 2 May 1883, d. 22 November 1919

Father*

Albert Doering b. 25 Apr 1847, d. 18 Apr 1928

Mother*

Almte Margaretha Von Hagel b. 16 Feb 1857, d. 10 Aug 1940

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary O. Doering was also known as Mary A.
Married Name	25 March 1908	As of 25 March 1908,her married name was Buehre.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary O. Doering was also known as Mary A.

Married Name

25 March 1908

As of 25 March 1908,her married name was Buehre.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 May 1883	Mary O. Doering was born on 2 May 1883 at Grant, Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel.
Marriage	25 March 1908	Mary O. Doering married Henry Otto Buehre Jr., son of Henry Otto Buehre and Lucia Miller, on 25 March 1908.
Death	22 November 1919	Mary O. Doering died on 22 November 1919 at age 36 Mrs. Buehre, wife of H. O. Buehre, of Johnson township, died at the city hospital on Saturday night at half past eleven. A week ago Saturday she was brought to the hospital to undergo an operation for gallstones and appendicitis. On Friday her condition took a turn for the worse and she sank rapidly, death ensuing on Saturday night. Mrs. Buehre had lived all her life in Plymouth county. Her maiden name was Mary Doering and she was born in Grant township on May 2, 1883. She grew up on the farm, attending the country schools and helping in the work on the farm. She was united in marriage with H. O. Buehre on March 25, 1908. To their union four children were born who are Edna, Harry, Vernon and Lillian, ranging in age from eleven years to a year and a half. Besides the bereaved husband and children she leaves to mourn her death her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Doering, of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Tina Onken, Mrs. Angeline Longraff and Mrs. Mabel Frahm, of this vicinity, and a brother, John Doering, of Akron, O. The funeral will be held today leaving the home of Henry Buehre, 913 Howard street, at 12 o'clock for Johnson township, where services will be held at the Johnson Lutheran church, Rev. T. Meyer officiating and the interment made in the cemetery at that place. Mrs. Buehre was a devoted wife and mother, and an ideal homemaker, and her life was an influence for good in the community in which she lived her life. She was highly esteemed by a large number of friends who extend sympathy and condolence to the bereaved husband and children. LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel Tuesday, December 2, 1919. Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel December 2, 1919 - Mrs H O Buehre (Mary Doering) obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 May 1883

Mary O. Doering was born on 2 May 1883 at Grant, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel.

Marriage

25 March 1908

Mary O. Doering married Henry Otto Buehre Jr., son of Henry Otto Buehre and Lucia Miller, on 25 March 1908.

Death

22 November 1919

Mary O. Doering died on 22 November 1919 at age 36 Mrs. Buehre, wife of H. O. Buehre, of Johnson township, died at the city hospital on Saturday night at half past eleven. A week ago Saturday she was brought to the hospital to undergo an operation for gallstones and appendicitis. On Friday her condition took a turn for the worse and she sank rapidly, death ensuing on Saturday night.

Mrs. Buehre had lived all her life in Plymouth county. Her maiden name was Mary Doering and she was born in Grant township on May 2, 1883. She grew up on the farm, attending the country schools and helping in the work on the farm.

She was united in marriage with H. O. Buehre on March 25, 1908. To their union four children were born who are Edna, Harry, Vernon and Lillian, ranging in age from eleven years to a year and a half. Besides the bereaved husband and children she leaves to mourn her death her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Doering, of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Tina Onken, Mrs. Angeline Longraff and Mrs. Mabel Frahm, of this vicinity, and a brother, John Doering, of Akron, O.

The funeral will be held today leaving the home of Henry Buehre, 913 Howard street, at 12 o'clock for Johnson township, where services will be held at the Johnson Lutheran church, Rev. T. Meyer officiating and the interment made in the cemetery at that place.

Mrs. Buehre was a devoted wife and mother, and an ideal homemaker, and her life was an influence for good in the community in which she lived her life. She was highly esteemed by a large number of friends who extend sympathy and condolence to the bereaved husband and children.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Tuesday, December 2, 1919.

Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel December 2, 1919 - Mrs H O Buehre (Mary Doering) obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Grant, Plymouth, Iowa	Mary O. Doering was listed as a daughter in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
28 April 1910	Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa	Mary O. Doering was listed as wife in Henry Otto Buehre Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to his father Henry Buehre.²

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Mary O. Doering was listed as a daughter in Albert Doering's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

28 April 1910

Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa

Mary O. Doering was listed as wife in Henry Otto Buehre Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to his father Henry Buehre.²

Date	Location	Description
1910		Mary O. Doering had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Date

Location

Description

1910

Mary O. Doering had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary O. Doering and Henry Otto Buehre Jr.

Edna L. Buehre b. c 1909
Harry Buehre b. c 1910
Vernon Buehre b. 30 Dec 1913, d. 10 Jun 1990
Lillian Clara Buehre b. 16 Mar 1918, d. 21 Mar 1988

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 79.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T624_418; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 329.

Henry Otto Buehre Jr.

M, b. 6 August 1889, d. January 1965

Father*

Henry Otto Buehre b. Oct 1867, d. a May 1945

Mother*

Lucia Miller b. Nov 1864, d. a 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henry Otto Buehre Jr. was also known as H. O.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry Otto Buehre Jr. was also known as H. O.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Henry Otto Buehre Jr. obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 August 1889

Henry Otto Buehre Jr. was born on 6 August 1889 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

He was the son of Henry Otto Buehre and Lucia Miller.

Marriage

25 March 1908

Henry Otto Buehre Jr. married Mary O. Doering, daughter of Albert Doering and Almte Margaretha Von Hagel, on 25 March 1908.

Death

January 1965

Henry Otto Buehre Jr. died in January 1965 at age 75.

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1900

Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa

Henry Otto Buehre Jr. was listed as a son in Henry Otto Buehre's household on the 1900 Census at Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

28 April 1910

Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa

Henry Otto Buehre Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa, living next door to his father Henry Buehre.²

4 February 1920

Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Children of Henry Otto Buehre Jr. and Mary O. Doering

Edna L. Buehre b. c 1909
Harry Buehre b. c 1910
Vernon Buehre b. 30 Dec 1913, d. 10 Jun 1990
Lillian Clara Buehre b. 16 Mar 1918, d. 21 Mar 1988

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T623_453; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 109.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T624_418; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 329.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T625_506; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 850.

Catharina Magrata

F, b. 1811, d. 1883

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Catharina Magrata was also known as Katerina.

Married Name

Her married name was Doering.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Catharina Magrata married Albert Doering.

Birth

1811

Catharina Magrata was born in 1811 at Germany.

Death

1883

She died in 1883.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Catharina Magrata was listed as mother in Albert Doering's household on the 1880 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Date

Location

Description

1873

Plymouth, Iowa

Albert Doering witnessed the migration in 1873 at Plymouth, Iowa; Settled in Plymouth county spring 1873.

Children of Catharina Magrata and Albert Doering

Oltman Doering d. a 1928
Albert Doering+ b. 25 Apr 1847, d. 18 Apr 1928

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0359 Page Number 74A.

Albert Doering

M, b. 1809, d. 1876

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Albert Doering married Catharina Magrata.

Birth

1809

Albert Doering was born in 1809 at Germany.

Death

1876

He died in 1876.

Date

Location

Description

1873

Plymouth, Iowa

Albert Doering migrated in 1873 at Plymouth, Iowa, Settled in Plymouth county spring 1873.

Children of Albert Doering and Catharina Magrata

Oltman Doering d. a 1928
Albert Doering+ b. 25 Apr 1847, d. 18 Apr 1928

Hannah Onken

F, b. circa 1912

Father*

Fred Benard Onken b. 26 Feb 1879, d. 6 Nov 1962

Mother*

Catharina Margaretha Doering b. 11 Oct 1884, d. 1 Feb 1968

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1912

Hannah Onken was born circa 1912 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Fred Benard Onken and Catharina Margaretha Doering.

Census Date

Location

Description

11 February 1920

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Hannah Onken was listed as a daughter in Fred Benard Onken's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Hannah Onken was listed as a daughter in Fred Benard Onken's household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Ono Onken.²

Date

Location

Description

22 February 1955

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

On 22 February 1955 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Fred B and Catherina (Doering) Onken 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED128. Dwelling 123.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 48.

John Onken

M, b. November 1850

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Onken married Henrietta Dicks.

Birth

November 1850

John Onken was born in November 1850 at Germany.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

John Onken was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Date

Location

Description

1870

John Onken immigrated in 1870.

Children of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks

Onno Onken Sr.+ b. 11 Dec 1875, d. Jun 1969
Kate Onken b. Mar 1877
Fred Benard Onken+ b. 26 Feb 1879, d. 6 Nov 1962
Mary Onken b. Sep 1881
Sophia Onken+ b. Nov 1883
Bertha Onken b. Oct 1886

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 59.

Henrietta Dicks

F, b. April 1844, d. after June 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Onken.

Name Variation

Henrietta Dicks was also known as Etta.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Henrietta Dicks married John Onken.

Birth

April 1844

Henrietta Dicks was born in April 1844 at Germany.

Death

after June 1900

She died after June 1900.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Henrietta Dicks was listed as wife in John Onken's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Date

Location

Description

1900

Henrietta Dicks had 10 children with 6 living in 1900 children.

Children of Henrietta Dicks and John Onken

Onno Onken Sr.+ b. 11 Dec 1875, d. Jun 1969
Kate Onken b. Mar 1877
Fred Benard Onken+ b. 26 Feb 1879, d. 6 Nov 1962
Mary Onken b. Sep 1881
Sophia Onken+ b. Nov 1883
Bertha Onken b. Oct 1886

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 59.

Onno Onken Sr.

M, b. 11 December 1875, d. June 1969

Father*

John Onken b. Nov 1850

Mother*

Henrietta Dicks b. Apr 1844, d. a Jun 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Onno Onken Sr. was also known as Ono.

Name Variation

Onno Onken Sr. was also known as Onnie.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 December 1875

Onno Onken Sr. was born on 11 December 1875 at Illinois.

He was the son of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks.

Marriage

circa 1901

Onno Onken Sr. married Augusta Martfeld, daughter of Fredrick Martfeld and Katherina Siebels, circa 1901.

Death

June 1969

Onno Onken Sr. died in June 1969 at age 93.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Onno Onken Sr. was listed as a son in John Onken's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Onno Onken Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa, living next door to Fred B. Onken.²

Children of Onno Onken Sr. and Augusta Martfeld

John H. Onken b. 9 Oct 1903, d. 9 Jun 1988
Fred Onken b. 1905, d. 1960
Etta Onken b. 11 Sep 1907, d. 19 Jul 1992
Anna Caroline Onken b. 28 Feb 1910, d. 9 Feb 2000
Onno B. Onken Jr.+ b. 31 Dec 1911, d. 12 Apr 1979

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 59.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 47.

Kate Onken

F, b. March 1877

Father*

John Onken b. Nov 1850

Mother*

Henrietta Dicks b. Apr 1844, d. a Jun 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1877

Kate Onken was born in March 1877 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Kate Onken was listed as a daughter in John Onken's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 59.

Mary Onken

F, b. September 1881

Father*

John Onken b. Nov 1850

Mother*

Henrietta Dicks b. Apr 1844, d. a Jun 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1881

Mary Onken was born in September 1881 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Mary Onken was listed as a daughter in John Onken's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 59.

Sophia Onken

F, b. November 1883

Father*

John Onken b. Nov 1850

Mother*

Henrietta Dicks b. Apr 1844, d. a Jun 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1909

As of before 1909,her married name was Fischer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1883

Sophia Onken was born in November 1883 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks.

Marriage

before 1909

Sophia Onken married Reinhard Fischer, son of Harin Fischer and Mary De Jonge, before 1909.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Sophia Onken was listed as a daughter in John Onken's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Children of Sophia Onken and Reinhard Fischer

Elmer Fischer b. c 1909
Henrietta Fischer b. c 1911
Herman Fischer b. c 1916
Lorna Fischer b. c 1919

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 59.

Bertha Onken

F, b. October 1886

Father*

John Onken b. Nov 1850

Mother*

Henrietta Dicks b. Apr 1844, d. a Jun 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1925

As of before 1925,her married name was Schoenrock.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

October 1886

Bertha Onken was born in October 1886 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks.

Marriage

before 1925

Bertha Onken married Leonard Schoenrock, son of Gustave Schoenrock and Wilhelmine A. Ekling, before 1925.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Bertha Onken was listed as a daughter in John Onken's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 59.

Augusta Martfeld

F, b. circa 1883

Father*

Fredrick Martfeld d. b 1925

Mother*

Katherina Siebels b. c 1854, d. a 1925

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1901

As of circa 1901,her married name was Onken.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1883

Augusta Martfeld was born circa 1883 at Germany.

She was the daughter of Fredrick Martfeld and Katherina Siebels.

Marriage

circa 1901

Augusta Martfeld married Onno Onken Sr., son of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks, circa 1901.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Augusta Martfeld was listed as wife in Onno Onken Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Fred B. Onken.¹

Date

Location

Description

1897

Augusta Martfeld immigrated in 1897.

Children of Augusta Martfeld and Onno Onken Sr.

John H. Onken b. 9 Oct 1903, d. 9 Jun 1988
Fred Onken b. 1905, d. 1960
Etta Onken b. 11 Sep 1907, d. 19 Jul 1992
Anna Caroline Onken b. 28 Feb 1910, d. 9 Feb 2000
Onno B. Onken Jr.+ b. 31 Dec 1911, d. 12 Apr 1979

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 47.

John H. Onken

M, b. 9 October 1903, d. 9 June 1988

Father*

Onno Onken Sr. b. 11 Dec 1875, d. Jun 1969

Mother*

Augusta Martfeld b. c 1883

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 October 1903

John H. Onken was born on 9 October 1903 at Iowa.

He was the son of Onno Onken Sr. and Augusta Martfeld.

Death

9 June 1988

John H. Onken died on 9 June 1988 at age 84.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

John H. Onken was listed as a son in Onno Onken Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Fred B. Onken.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 47.

Fred Onken

M, b. 1905, d. 1960

Father*

Onno Onken Sr. b. 11 Dec 1875, d. Jun 1969

Mother*

Augusta Martfeld b. c 1883

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1905

Fred Onken was born in 1905 at Iowa.

He was the son of Onno Onken Sr. and Augusta Martfeld.

Death

1960

Fred Onken died in 1960.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Fred Onken was listed as a son in Onno Onken Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Fred B. Onken.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 47.

Etta Onken

F, b. 11 September 1907, d. 19 July 1992

Father*

Onno Onken Sr. b. 11 Dec 1875, d. Jun 1969

Mother*

Augusta Martfeld b. c 1883

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 September 1907

Etta Onken was born on 11 September 1907 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Onno Onken Sr. and Augusta Martfeld.

Death

19 July 1992

Etta Onken died on 19 July 1992 at age 84.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Etta Onken was listed as a daughter in Onno Onken Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Fred B. Onken.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 47.

Anna Caroline Onken

F, b. 28 February 1910, d. 9 February 2000

Father*

Onno Onken Sr. b. 11 Dec 1875, d. Jun 1969

Mother*

Augusta Martfeld b. c 1883

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Kluver.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna Caroline Onken married (?) Kluver.

Birth

28 February 1910

Anna Caroline Onken was born on 28 February 1910 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Onno Onken Sr. and Augusta Martfeld.

Death

9 February 2000

Anna Caroline Onken died on 9 February 2000 at age 89.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Anna Caroline Onken was listed as a daughter in Onno Onken Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Fred B. Onken.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 47.

Onno B. Onken Jr.

M, b. 31 December 1911, d. 12 April 1979

Father*

Onno Onken Sr. b. 11 Dec 1875, d. Jun 1969

Mother*

Augusta Martfeld b. c 1883

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Onno B. Onken Jr. was also known as Ono.

Name Variation

Onno B. Onken Jr. was also known as Onnie.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 December 1911

Onno B. Onken Jr. was born on 31 December 1911 at Iowa.

He was the son of Onno Onken Sr. and Augusta Martfeld.

Marriage

18 December 1934

Onno B. Onken Jr. married Frieda Meta Kluver, daughter of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen, on 18 December 1934.

Death

12 April 1979

Onno B. Onken Jr. died on 12 April 1979 at age 67.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Grant, Plymouth, Iowa

Onno B. Onken Jr. was listed as a son in Onno Onken Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Fred B. Onken.¹

Child of Onno B. Onken Jr. and Frieda Meta Kluver

(?) Onken b. a 1934

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-10. Dwelling 47.

John H. Fletcher

M, b. circa 1902

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John H. Fletcher married Irene Kruse.

Birth

circa 1902

John H. Fletcher was born circa 1902 at Massachussets.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 April 1930

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

John H. Fletcher was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16-1161. Dwelling 39, 150.

Irene Kruse

F, b. circa 1905

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Fletcher.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Irene Kruse married John H. Fletcher.

Birth

circa 1905

Irene Kruse was born circa 1905 at Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 April 1930

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Irene Kruse was listed as wife in John H. Fletcher's household on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16-1161. Dwelling 39, 150.

Rose West

F, b. 28 July 1860

Father*

Joseph West b. Oct 1818, d. a Jun 1900

Mother*

Emma Mary Needham b. c 1827, d. b 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rose West was also known as Rosine.

Name Variation

Rose West was also known as Rosene.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 July 1860

Rose West was born on 28 July 1860 at Jones, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Joseph West and Emma Mary Needham.

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1870

Wyoming, Jones, Iowa

Rose West was listed in Joseph West's household on the 1870 Census at Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.¹

1880

Wyoming, Jones, Iowa

Rose West was listed as a daughter in Joseph West's household on the 1880 Census at Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 26. Dwelling 192.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0348 Page Number 401C.

Everett Anthony West

M, b. 22 September 1863

Father*

Joseph West b. Oct 1818, d. a Jun 1900

Mother*

Emma Mary Needham b. c 1827, d. b 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Everett Anthony West was also known as E. A.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 September 1863

Everett Anthony West was born on 22 September 1863 at Jones, Iowa.

He was the son of Joseph West and Emma Mary Needham.

UNMARRIED

1900

As of 1900, Everett Anthony West was never married.

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1870

Wyoming, Jones, Iowa

Everett Anthony West was listed in Joseph West's household on the 1870 Census at Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.¹

1880

Wyoming, Jones, Iowa

Everett Anthony West was listed as a son in Joseph West's household on the 1880 Census at Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.²

1885

Maple, Ida, Iowa

Everett Anthony West appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Joseph West at Maple, Ida, Iowa.

6 June 1900

Maple, Ida, Iowa

Everett Anthony West was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa.³

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 26. Dwelling 192.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0348 Page Number 401C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50. Dwelling 43.

Florence Henrietta West

F, b. 3 May 1868

Father*

Joseph West b. Oct 1818, d. a Jun 1900

Mother*

Emma Mary Needham b. c 1827, d. b 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Florence Henrietta West was also known as Flora.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 May 1868

Florence Henrietta West was born on 3 May 1868 at Jones, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Joseph West and Emma Mary Needham.

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1870

Wyoming, Jones, Iowa

Florence Henrietta West was listed in Joseph West's household on the 1870 Census at Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.¹

1880

Wyoming, Jones, Iowa

Florence Henrietta West was listed as a daughter in Joseph West's household on the 1880 Census at Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.²

1885

Maple, Ida, Iowa

Florence Henrietta West appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Joseph West at Maple, Ida, Iowa.

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 26. Dwelling 192.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0348 Page Number 401C.

Caroline Augusta West

F, b. 30 July 1870, d. after 1930

Father*

Joseph West b. Oct 1818, d. a Jun 1900

Mother*

Emma Mary Needham b. c 1827, d. b 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Caroline Augusta West was also known as Carrie.

Married Name

between 1885 and 1889

As of between 1885 and 1889,her married name was Carothers.

Married Name

circa 1895

As of circa 1895,her married name was Eastman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 July 1870

Caroline Augusta West was born on 30 July 1870 at Jones, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Joseph West and Emma Mary Needham.

Marriage

between 1885 and 1888

Caroline Augusta West married John Carothers between 1885 and 1888.

Marriage

circa 1895

Caroline Augusta West married Nelson Eldon Eastman, son of Parker Eastman and Sarah Hall, circa 1895.

Death

after 1930

Caroline Augusta West died after 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Wyoming, Jones, Iowa

Caroline Augusta West was listed as a daughter in Joseph West's household on the 1880 Census at Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.¹

1885

Maple, Ida, Iowa

Caroline Augusta West appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Joseph West at Maple, Ida, Iowa.

6 June 1900

Maple, Ida, Iowa

Caroline Augusta West was listed as a sister in Everett Anthony West's household on the 1900 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa.²

18 April 1910

Kedron, Woodbury, Iowa

Caroline Augusta West was listed as wife in Nelson Eldon Eastman's household on the 1910 Census at Kedron, Woodbury, Iowa.³

1915

Anthon, Woodbury, Iowa

Caroline Augusta West appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Nelson Eldon Eastman at Anthon, Woodbury, Iowa.

19 January 1920

Kedron, Woodbury, Iowa

Caroline Augusta West was listed as wife in Nelson Eldon Eastman's household on the 1920 Census at Kedron, Woodbury, Iowa; living next door to brother-in-law Amos West.⁴

1 January 1925

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Caroline Augusta West appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Nelson Eldon Eastman at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.

1930

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Caroline Augusta West was listed as wife in Nelson Eldon Eastman's household on the 1930 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.⁵

Date	Location	Description
1900		Caroline Augusta West had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.
1910		She had 5 with 5 living in 1910 children.

Children of Caroline Augusta West and John Carothers

Ella Florence Carothers+ b. Aug 1889, d. 6 Feb 1935
John K. Carothers b. Nov 1890

Children of Caroline Augusta West and Nelson Eldon Eastman

Eula May Eastman+ b. 15 Sep 1895, d. 13 Oct 1935
Amos N. Eastman+ b. 23 Aug 1897, d. 3 Feb 1977
Monnie L. Eastman+ b. 13 May 1904, d. May 1987
Everett Dean Eastman b. 25 May 1907, d. 10 Mar 1981
Lucille Mabel Eastman b. c May 1909

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0348 Page Number 401C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50. Dwelling 43.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED166. Dwelling 23.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED183. Dwelling 132.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: 689; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 1010.0.

Kersey Mercer

M, b. circa 1858

Father*

Joseph W. Mercer b. 1833, d. 17 Nov 1911

Mother*

Mary J. Ferrell b. c 1837

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1858

Kersey Mercer was born circa 1858 at Pennsylvania.

He was the son of Joseph W. Mercer and Mary J. Ferrell.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 July 1870

Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania

Kersey Mercer was listed in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹

1880

Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania

Kersey Mercer was listed as living with the Anna Lee family on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania. His occupation is Station Agent for the Railroad.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 27. Dwelling 190.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1113 Page Number 42B.

Harry E. Mercer

M, b. circa 1859

Father*

Joseph W. Mercer b. 1833, d. 17 Nov 1911

Mother*

Mary J. Ferrell b. c 1837

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1859

Harry E. Mercer was born circa 1859 at Pennsylvania.

He was the son of Joseph W. Mercer and Mary J. Ferrell.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 July 1870

Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania

Harry E. Mercer was listed in Joseph W. Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹

1880

Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania

Harry E. Mercer was listed as living with the Elizabeth Lawrence family on the 1880 Census at Willistown, Chester, Pennsylvania. His occupation is "works on the Railroad".²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 27. Dwelling 190.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1113 Page Number 42B.

Benjamin Steelsmith

M, b. circa 1849

Father*

Jacob Steelsmith b. c 1803, d. a 1880

Mother*

Catherine Mercer b. c 1813, d. a 1880

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1849

Benjamin Steelsmith was born circa 1849 at Ohio.

He was the son of Jacob Steelsmith and Catherine Mercer.

Census Date

Location

Description

25 September 1850

Poland Township, Mahoning, Ohio

Benjamin Steelsmith was listed in Jacob Steelsmith's household on the 1850 Census at Poland Township, Mahoning, Ohio.¹

30 June 1860

Farmer, Defiance, Ohio

Benjamin Steelsmith was listed in Jacob Steelsmith's household on the 1860 Census at Farmer, Defiance, Ohio.²

4 June 1870

Farmer, Defiance, Ohio

Benjamin Steelsmith was listed in Jacob Steelsmith's household on the 1870 Census at Farmer, Defiance, Ohio.³

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 1065.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 51. Stamp 371. Dwelling 355.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 5. Dwelling 34.

Rebecca Steelsmith

F, b. circa 1854

Father*

Jacob Steelsmith b. c 1803, d. a 1880

Mother*

Catherine Mercer b. c 1813, d. a 1880

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1854

Rebecca Steelsmith was born circa 1854 at Ohio.

She was the daughter of Jacob Steelsmith and Catherine Mercer.

Census Date

Location

Description

30 June 1860

Farmer, Defiance, Ohio

Rebecca Steelsmith was listed in Jacob Steelsmith's household on the 1860 Census at Farmer, Defiance, Ohio.¹

4 June 1870

Farmer, Defiance, Ohio

Rebecca Steelsmith was listed in Jacob Steelsmith's household on the 1870 Census at Farmer, Defiance, Ohio.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 51. Stamp 371. Dwelling 355.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 5. Dwelling 34.

Calvin M. Steelsmith

M, b. circa 1857

Father*

Jacob Steelsmith b. c 1803, d. a 1880

Mother*

Catherine Mercer b. c 1813, d. a 1880

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1857

Calvin M. Steelsmith was born circa 1857 at Ohio.

He was the son of Jacob Steelsmith and Catherine Mercer.

Census Date

Location

Description

30 June 1860

Farmer, Defiance, Ohio

Calvin M. Steelsmith was listed in Jacob Steelsmith's household on the 1860 Census at Farmer, Defiance, Ohio.¹

4 June 1870

Farmer, Defiance, Ohio

Calvin M. Steelsmith was listed in Jacob Steelsmith's household on the 1870 Census at Farmer, Defiance, Ohio.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 51. Stamp 371. Dwelling 355.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 5. Dwelling 34.

Priscilla Mercer

F, b. circa 1843

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1843

Priscilla Mercer was born circa 1843 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 September 1850

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Priscilla Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Joseph Ferringer.¹

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Priscilla Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.²

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 135. Page 269. Dwelling 1905.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.

Eve Mercer

F, b. circa 1844

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1844

Eve Mercer was born circa 1844 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 September 1850

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Eve Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Joseph Ferringer.¹

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Eve Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.²

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 135. Page 269. Dwelling 1905.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.

David Mercer

M, b. circa 1847

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

David Mercer married Mary A. (?)

Birth

circa 1847

David Mercer was born circa 1847 at Pennsylvania.

He was the son of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 September 1850

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

David Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Joseph Ferringer.¹

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

David Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.²

21 June 1870

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

David Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania.³

1880

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

David Mercer was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania.⁴

Date

Location

Description

1880

David Mercer was a school teacher in 1880.

Children of David Mercer and Mary A. (?)

M. Cora Mercer b. c 1869
S. Adella Mercer b. c 1871
L. Anna Mercer b. c 1874
John B. Mercer b. c 1877
Banfield B. Mercer b. c 1879

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 135. Page 269. Dwelling 1905.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 34. Dwelling 251.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1117 Page Number 306A.

James Mercer

M, b. circa 1849

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1849

James Mercer was born circa 1849 at Pennsylvania twin with Lewis.

He was the son of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 September 1850

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

James Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Joseph Ferringer.¹

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

James Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.²

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 135. Page 269. Dwelling 1905.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.

Lewis Mercer

M, b. circa 1849

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1849

Lewis Mercer was born circa 1849 at Pennsylvania twin with James.

He was the son of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 September 1850

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Lewis Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Joseph Ferringer.¹

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Lewis Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.²

21 June 1870

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Lewis Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania.³

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 135. Page 269. Dwelling 1905.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 34. Dwelling 251.

Mary E. Mercer

F, b. circa 1851

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1851

Mary E. Mercer was born circa 1851 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Mary E. Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.¹

21 June 1870

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Mary E. Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 34. Dwelling 251.

Sarah C. Mercer

F, b. circa 1855

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1855

Sarah C. Mercer was born circa 1855 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Sarah C. Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.¹

21 June 1870

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Sarah C. Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 34. Dwelling 251.

Lucetta Mercer

F, b. circa 1857

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1857

Lucetta Mercer was born circa 1857 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Lucetta Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.¹

21 June 1870

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Lucetta Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 34. Dwelling 251.

Lidia A. Mercer

F, b. circa 1859

Father*

Johnstone Mercer b. 1823, d. 31 May 1896

Mother*

Mary Catherine Ferringer b. c 1824

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1859

Lidia A. Mercer was born circa 1859 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of Johnstone Mercer and Mary Catherine Ferringer.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 August 1860

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Lidia A. Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1860 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; living next door to Eve Mercer.¹

21 June 1870

Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Lidia A. Mercer was listed in Johnstone Mercer's household on the 1870 Census at Redbank, Clarion, Pennsylvania.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 7. Dwelling 42.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 34. Dwelling 251.