Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening

M, b. 9 February 1859, d. 1 October 1915
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHeinrich Friedrich Wilkening was also known as Fred H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 February 1859Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was born on 9 February 1859 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
He was the son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.
UNMARRIED1910As of 1910, Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was never married.
Death1 October 1915He died on 1 October 1915 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 56.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 July 1860Washington, Will, IllinoisHeinrich Friedrich Wilkening was listed in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1860 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
1880Washington, Will, IllinoisHeinrich Friedrich Wilkening was listed as a son in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.2
1 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisHeinrich Friedrich Wilkening was listed as a son in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.3
1910Washington, Will, IllinoisHeinrich Friedrich Wilkening was listed as a son in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.4

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 242. Written stamp 473. Dwelling 1837.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 2.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0198; Image: 23; FHL Number: 1374348.

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening

M, b. 17 March 1866
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationConrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening was also known as John.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 March 1866Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening was born on 17 March 1866 at Washington, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.
Marriagecirca 1890Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening married Fredericka (?) circa 1890.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Washington, Will, IllinoisConrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening was listed as a son in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
1 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisConrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois, living next door to Fred Wilkening.2
22 January 1920Washington, Will, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois, living next door to Mary Wilkening.3

Children of Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening and Fredericka (?)

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 1.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 105.

Maria Wilkening

F, b. 9 May 1868, d. 1 August 1904
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMaria Wilkening was also known as Mary.
Married Name25 December 1892As of 25 December 1892,her married name was Hartmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 May 1868Maria Wilkening was born on 9 May 1868 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.
Marriage25 December 1892Maria Wilkening married Friedrich Hartmann on 25 December 1892 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death1 August 1904Maria Wilkening died on 1 August 1904 at Will, Illinois, at age 36.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Washington, Will, IllinoisMaria Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
1 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisMaria Wilkening was listed as wife in Friedrich Hartmann's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.2

Children of Maria Wilkening and Friedrich Hartmann

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 9.

Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening

F, b. 28 December 1870, d. 15 May 1948
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJustine Maria Sophia Wilkening was also known as Sophie.
Married Name3 April 1892As of 3 April 1892,her married name was Wehling.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 December 1870Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening was born on 28 December 1870 at Washington, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.
Marriage3 April 1892Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening married Gerhard Heinrich Christoph Wehling on 3 April 1892 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death15 May 1948Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening died on 15 May 1948 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Washington, Will, IllinoisJustine Maria Sophia Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.

Eleonore Wilkening

F, b. 19 March 1873, d. 26 October 1896
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEleonore Wilkening was also known as Ellen.
Married Name20 October 1895As of 20 October 1895,her married name was Bahlmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1873Eleonore Wilkening was born on 19 March 1873 at Washington, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.
Marriage20 October 1895Eleonore Wilkening married Carl H. Bahlmann on 20 October 1895 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death26 October 1896Eleonore Wilkening died on 26 October 1896 at Washington, Will, Illinois, at age 23.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Washington, Will, IllinoisEleonore Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.

Friedrika Louise Wilkening

F, b. 15 March 1875, d. 1951
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFriedrika Louise Wilkening was also known as Louisa.
Married Name24 September 1899As of 24 September 1899,her married name was Koelling.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1875Friedrika Louise Wilkening was born on 15 March 1875 at Eagle Lake, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.
Marriage24 September 1899Friedrika Louise Wilkening married Heinrich Christoph Wilhelm Koelling on 24 September 1899 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will, Illinois.1
Death1951Friedrika Louise Wilkening died in 1951 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Washington, Will, IllinoisFriedrika Louise Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.2
DateLocationDescription
1918Crete, Will, IllinoisFriedrika Louise Wilkening lived with Heinrich Christoph Wilhelm Koelling in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.3

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00018749.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Emma Wilkening

F, b. 2 March 1877, d. after 1918
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 December 1900As of 9 December 1900,her married name was Sennholz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 March 1877Emma Wilkening was born on 2 March 1877 at Eagle Lake, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.
Marriage9 December 1900Emma Wilkening married John Fr. Heinrich Robert Jacob Sennholz, son of Engel (?), on 9 December 1900 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois.
Deathafter 1918Emma Wilkening died after 1918.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Washington, Will, IllinoisEmma Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
1 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisEmma Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.2
DateLocationDescription
1918Beecher, Washington, Will, IllinoisEmma Wilkening lived with John Fr. Heinrich Robert Jacob Sennholz in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.3

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 2.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Hans Heinrich Christoph Wilkening

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHans Heinrich Christoph Wilkening married Catharina Dorothea Sophia Bock.

Child of Hans Heinrich Christoph Wilkening and Catharina Dorothea Sophia Bock

Catharina Dorothea Sophia Bock

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wilkening.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatharina Dorothea Sophia Bock married Hans Heinrich Christoph Wilkening.

Child of Catharina Dorothea Sophia Bock and Hans Heinrich Christoph Wilkening

Christoph Conrad Philipp Wilkening

M, b. 21 May 1861
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 May 1861Christoph Conrad Philipp Wilkening was born on 21 May 1861 at Washington, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.

Fritz Heinrich Christoph Conrad Wilkening

M, b. 1 November 1863, d. 24 September 1865
Father*Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912
Mother*Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 November 1863Fritz Heinrich Christoph Conrad Wilkening was born on 1 November 1863 at Washington, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.
Death24 September 1865Fritz Heinrich Christoph Conrad Wilkening died on 24 September 1865 at age 1.

Friedrich Hartmann

M, b. July 1869
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFriedrich Hartmann was also known as Fritz.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1869Friedrich Hartmann was born in July 1869 at Germany.
Marriage25 December 1892He married Maria Wilkening, daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze, on 25 December 1892 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisFriedrich Hartmann was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Children of Friedrich Hartmann and Maria Wilkening

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 9.

Gerhard Heinrich Christoph Wehling

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage3 April 1892Gerhard Heinrich Christoph Wehling married Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening, daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze, on 3 April 1892 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Carl H. Bahlmann

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCarl H. Bahlmann was also known as Charles.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage20 October 1895Carl H. Bahlmann married Eleonore Wilkening, daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze, on 20 October 1895 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Heinrich Christoph Wilhelm Koelling

M, b. 1874
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHeinrich Christoph Wilhelm Koelling was also known as Wilhelm H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1874Heinrich Christoph Wilhelm Koelling was born in 1874.
Marriage24 September 1899He married Friedrika Louise Wilkening, daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze, on 24 September 1899 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will, Illinois.1
DateLocationDescription
1918Crete, Will, IllinoisHeinrich Christoph Wilhelm Koelling lived in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00018749.
  2. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

John Fr. Heinrich Robert Jacob Sennholz

M, b. 1874
Mother*Engel (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Fr. Heinrich Robert Jacob Sennholz was also known as Sennholtz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1874John Fr. Heinrich Robert Jacob Sennholz was born in 1874.
He was the son of Engel (?)
Marriage9 December 1900John Fr. Heinrich Robert Jacob Sennholz married Emma Wilkening, daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze, on 9 December 1900 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois.
DateLocationDescription
1918Beecher, Washington, Will, IllinoisJohn Fr. Heinrich Robert Jacob Sennholz lived in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Bertha Sophia Guritz

F, b. circa 1882
Father*(?) Guritz d. b 1930
Mother*Mary (?) b. c 1840
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1920As of circa 1920,her married name was Wilkening.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1882Bertha Sophia Guritz was born circa 1882 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of (?) Guritz and Mary (?)
Marriagecirca 1920Bertha Sophia Guritz married Wilhelm Wilkening, son of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge, circa 1920.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 April 1930Washington, Will, IllinoisBertha Sophia Guritz was listed as wife in Wilhelm Wilkening's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 85.

Mary (?)

F, b. circa 1840
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1864As of circa 1864,her married name was Guritz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1840Mary (?) was born circa 1840 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1864She married (?) Guritz circa 1864.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 April 1930Washington, Will, IllinoisMary (?) was listed as mother-in-law in Wilhelm Wilkening's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Child of Mary (?) and (?) Guritz

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 85.

(?) Guritz

M, d. before 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth(?) Guritz was born at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1864He married Mary (?) circa 1864.
Deathbefore 1930(?) Guritz died before 1930.

Child of (?) Guritz and Mary (?)

Johann Philipp Schrage

M, b. 1811, d. 2 December 1874
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohann Philipp Schrage was also known as Philipp.
Name VariationJohann Philipp Schrage was also known as Phily.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohann Philipp Schrage married Engel Maria Sophia Wille.
Birth1811Johann Philipp Schrage was born in 1811.
Death2 December 1874He died on 2 December 1874 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
DateLocationDescription
1857Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille immigrated in 1857 Primary Immigrant:
Schrage, Johann Philipp
Family Members:
Wife Engel Marie Sophie Wille; Daughter Engel Marie Sophie; Daughter Thrine Sophie Doroth; Son Johann Heinr. Phil; Daughter Engel Marie Doroth; Son Hans Heinr; Daughter Engel Soph.
28 November 1874Crete, Will, IllinoisJohann Philipp Schrage left a will on 28 November 1874 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
Will of Phillipp Schrage 28 Nov 1874 Crete, Will, Illinois

Children of Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille

Engel Maria Sophia Wille

F, b. 28 June 1813, d. 30 October 1893
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schrage.
Name VariationEngel Maria Sophia Wille was also known as Sophia.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEngel Maria Sophia Wille married Johann Philipp Schrage.
Birth28 June 1813Engel Maria Sophia Wille was born on 28 June 1813 at Germany.
Death30 October 1893She died on 30 October 1893 at Will, Illinois, at age 80.
DateLocationDescription
1857Engel Maria Sophia Wille and Johann Philipp Schrage immigrated in 1857 Primary Immigrant:
Schrage, Johann Philipp
Family Members:
Wife Engel Marie Sophie Wille; Daughter Engel Marie Sophie; Daughter Thrine Sophie Doroth; Son Johann Heinr. Phil; Daughter Engel Marie Doroth; Son Hans Heinr; Daughter Engel Soph.

Children of Engel Maria Sophia Wille and Johann Philipp Schrage

Wilhelm Matthias

M, b. circa 1844
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilhelm Matthias married Maria (?)
Birthcirca 1844Wilhelm Matthias was born circa 1844 at Hanover, Germany.

Child of Wilhelm Matthias and Maria (?)

Maria (?)

F, b. circa 1858
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Matthias.
Name VariationMaria (?) was also known as Mary (?)
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMaria (?) married Wilhelm Matthias.
Birthcirca 1858Maria (?) was born circa 1858 at Illinois.

Child of Maria (?) and Wilhelm Matthias

Fredericka (?)

F, b. July 1871
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFredericka (?) was also known as Ricka (?)
Married Namecirca 1890As of circa 1890,her married name was Wilkening.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1871Fredericka (?) was born in July 1871 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1890She married Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening, son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze, circa 1890.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisFredericka (?) was listed as wife in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.1
22 January 1920Washington, Will, IllinoisFredericka (?) was listed as wife in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.2

Children of Fredericka (?) and Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 1.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 105.

Arthur F. Wilkening

M, b. August 1893
Father*Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening b. 17 Mar 1866
Mother*Fredericka (?) b. Jul 1871
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1893Arthur F. Wilkening was born in August 1893 at Illinois.
He was the son of Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening and Fredericka (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisArthur F. Wilkening was listed as a son in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.1
22 January 1920Washington, Will, IllinoisArthur F. Wilkening was listed as a son in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 1.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 105.

Eleonore A. Wilkening

F, b. November 1896
Father*Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening b. 17 Mar 1866
Mother*Fredericka (?) b. Jul 1871
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1896Eleonore A. Wilkening was born in November 1896 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening and Fredericka (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisEleonore A. Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.1
22 January 1920Washington, Will, IllinoisEleonore A. Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 1.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 105.

Herbert W. Matthies

M, b. 5 June 1917, d. 20 July 2009
Father*William George Matthies b. 2 Nov 1878, d. Nov 1963
Mother*Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages b. 2 Jun 1876, d. 1953
Herbert W Matthies
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHerbert W. Matthies was also known as Matthias.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 June 1917Herbert W. Matthies was born on 5 June 1917 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages.
Marriage20 January 1940Herbert W. Matthies married Hilda Wolkow on 20 January 1940.
Death20 July 2009Herbert W. Matthies died on 20 July 2009 at age 92 Herbert W. Matthies, age 92, of Peotone, IL, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 with his family by his side.

He was born June 5, 1917 in Beecher, IL to the late William G. and Caroline (nee Grages) Matthies. He married Hilda Wolkow on January 20, 1940 at Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher, IL.

He farmed in Beecher, IL as a young man then owned and operated Matthies Trucking and Matthies Consignment Auction. He attended and was a graduate of the Art Feller College of Auctioneers. He then went to work at the Ford Motor Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights, IL retiring in 1977. He and Hilda then moved to Three Lakes, WI where they owned and managed the Triangle Motel for 15 years. They then moved back to Peotone where they really enjoyed life. He was Past President of the Peotone Sportsman's Club and former trustee of the Immanuel United Church of Christ of Peotone where he was a member. He was a former member of the Bradley Moose Lodge, a former member of the Northern Lights Snowmobile Club and Three Lakes Unlimited of Three Lakes, WI. He enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes, bowling, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.

He is survived by his faithful wife of 69 years, Hilda (nee Wolkow) Matthies of Peoto. He is also survived by his two children; Pat Harms Misner (Gerald) of Bourbonnais, and William H. (Bonnie) Matthies of Peotone, IL; and 3 grandchildren; Brent (Kris) Harms of Manteno, Nathan Matthies, and Meghan Matthies both of Peotone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters; Blondie Bory, Alice Schroeder, and Esther Huberts.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home in Peotone. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home. Interment will be at Peotone Cemetery.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Will, Will, IllinoisHerbert W. Matthies was listed as a son in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.1
DateLocationDescription
1918Peotone, Will, IllinoisHerbert W. Matthies lived with William George Matthies in 1918 at Peotone, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 87.
  2. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Herbert Henry George Fette

M, b. 15 June 1900, d. 11 May 1928
Father*Ernest Fette b. Nov 1856
Mother*Helen Margaret Stoeven b. 20 Mar 1862, d. 5 Aug 1938
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 June 1900Herbert Henry George Fette was born on 15 June 1900 at Illinois.
He was the son of Ernest Fette and Helen Margaret Stoeven.
Marriageafter 1920Herbert Henry George Fette married Alice Matthies, daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages, after 1920.
Death11 May 1928Herbert Henry George Fette died on 11 May 1928 at Illinois at age 27.

Albert L. Laroche

M, b. 1909, d. 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1909Albert L. Laroche was born in 1909 at Illinois.
Marriage16 October 1928He married Esther Mabel Matthias, daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages, on 16 October 1928 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Death1958Albert L. Laroche died in 1958.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Will, Will, IllinoisAlbert L. Laroche was listed as a son-in-law in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.1

Child of Albert L. Laroche and Esther Mabel Matthias

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 87.

Elwood Richard Laroche

M, b. 29 December 1928, d. April 1976
Father*Albert L. Laroche b. 1909, d. 1958
Mother*Esther Mabel Matthias b. 26 Mar 1910, d. 9 Sep 1990
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUElwood Richard Laroche obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Peotone, Will, Illinois.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 December 1928Elwood Richard Laroche was born on 29 December 1928 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Albert L. Laroche and Esther Mabel Matthias.
DeathApril 1976Elwood Richard Laroche died in April 1976 at age 47.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Will, Will, IllinoisElwood Richard Laroche was listed as a grandson in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 87.

Albert Koelling

M, b. 5 March 1883, d. 2 December 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 March 1883Albert Koelling was born on 5 March 1883 at Washington, Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1925He married Frieda Wilkening, daughter of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge, circa 1925.
Death2 December 1958Albert Koelling died on 2 December 1958 at age 75 Albert Koelling obituary.
Chicago Heights Star December 5, 1958 - Albert Koelling obituary
Burialafter 2 December 1958He was buried after 2 December 1958 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Will, Will, IllinoisAlbert Koelling was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 86.

Emilie Senholt

F, b. 1892, d. 1959
Father*(?) Senholt d. b 1930
Mother*Louise (?) b. c 1866
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEmilie Senholt was also known as Emilia.
Name VariationEmilie Senholt was also known as Sennholtz.
Married Namecirca 1914As of circa 1914,her married name was Heldt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1892Emilie Senholt was born in 1892 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of (?) Senholt and Louise (?)
Marriagecirca 1914Emilie Senholt married Henry W. Heldt Jr., son of Henry Heldt Sr. and Maria Dorothea Christine Grages, circa 1914.
Burial1959Emilie Senholt was buried in 1959 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death1959She died in 1959.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 January 1920Yellowhead, Kankakee, IllinoisEmilie Senholt was listed as wife in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.1
1 May 1930Yellowhead, Kankakee, IllinoisEmilie Senholt was listed as wife in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.2

Child of Emilie Senholt and Henry W. Heldt Jr.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 49.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 202.

Clarence Henry Heldt

M, b. 6 September 1916, d. 22 February 2017
Father*Henry W. Heldt Jr. b. 14 Jan 1884, d. Dec 1966
Mother*Emilie Senholt b. 1892, d. 1959
Clarence Henry Heldt
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 September 1916Clarence Henry Heldt was born on 6 September 1916 at Illinois.
He was the son of Henry W. Heldt Jr. and Emilie Senholt.
Marriage1943Clarence Henry Heldt married Kathryn Olivia Hoevet in 1943.
Death22 February 2017Clarence Henry Heldt died on 22 February 2017 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 100 A wonderful man passed away Wednesday (Feb. 22, 2017) at River North Nursing Facility in Bradley.

Clarence Henry Heldt was 100 years old, born Sept. 6, 1916, the only child of Henry and Emilie (Sennholtz) Heldt. He was born and lived in the same house his entire life. He married Kathryn Hoevet on May 27, 1943. She preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2003.

He only attended eight years of school in a one-room school east of Grant Park, but he became an avid reader and it was a passion he never relinquished.


His entire life was devoted to farming and his family. He served his community by serving on the Grant Park School Board and the Grant Park Elevator Board, on which he was secretary.

Clarence served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a private first class and saw action in the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart. He was captured by the Germans, spending the last six months of the war as a POW.

Surviving are his children, Bruce (Alyce) Heldt, of Bourbonnais, Richard (Sandi) Heldt, of Grant Park, and Susan (Michael) Williamson, of Grant Park; grandchildren, Chad Heldt, Kyle Heldt, Jared Heldt and Erin and Tyler Williamson; and great-grandchildren, Reed and Reagan Heldt.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. funeral services at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Grant Park.

Memorials may be given towards St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
Burialafter 22 February 2017He was buried after 22 February 2017 at Heusing Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 January 1920Yellowhead, Kankakee, IllinoisClarence Henry Heldt was listed as a son in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.1
1 May 1930Yellowhead, Kankakee, IllinoisClarence Henry Heldt was listed as a son in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 49.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 202.

Louise (?)

F, b. circa 1866
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1890As of circa 1890,her married name was Senholt.
Married Namecirca 1890As of circa 1890,her married name was Sennholtz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1866Louise (?) was born circa 1866 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1890She married (?) Senholt circa 1890.

Child of Louise (?) and (?) Senholt

(?) Senholt

M, d. before 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation(?) Senholt was also known as (?) Sennholtz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth(?) Senholt was born at Indiana.
Marriagecirca 1890He married Louise (?) circa 1890.
Deathbefore 1930(?) Senholt died before 1930.

Child of (?) Senholt and Louise (?)

Rosa Mueller

F, b. 1 November 1906, d. 29 May 1995
Father*John Mueller b. Nov 1870, d. 31 Jul 1951
Mother*Sophia Schroeder b. 16 Feb 1870, d. 25 Sep 1938
Mrs Milton Grages (Rosa Mueller) - Jan 1932-Colorized
Rosie Mueller-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRosa Mueller was also known as Moeller.
Name VariationRosa Mueller was also known as Rosie.
Married NameJanuary 1932As of January 1932,her married name was Grages.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 November 1906Rosa Mueller was born on 1 November 1906 at Monee, Will, Illinois, also reported as 01 Nov 1907.
She was the daughter of John Mueller and Sophia Schroeder.
MarriageJanuary 1932Rosa Mueller married Milton Grages, son of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening, in January 1932 Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party.
Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932-Colorized
Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932
Death29 May 1995Rosa Mueller died on 29 May 1995 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 88 Rosa (Mueller) Grages obituary.
Park Forest Star June 1, 1995 - Rosa (Mueller) Grages obituary
Burialafter 29 May 1995She was buried after 29 May 1995 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Monee, Will, IllinoisRosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1910 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.1
1920Monee, Will, IllinoisRosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1920 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.2
1930Monee, Will, IllinoisRosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1930 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.3
DateLocationDescription
circa 1926Rosa Mueller was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Eckhard Stolzenbach Jr. and Lena Mueller circa 1926; Lena Mueller and Eckhard Stolzenbach wedding party. Martin Mueller first male standing on the left. Rosie Mueller first female standing from the right. Henry Mueller seated next to the groom.
January 1957In January 1957 Milton and Rosa (Mueller) Grages 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
Chicago Heights Star January 8, 1957 - Milton and Rosa (Mueller) Grages 25th wedding anniversary celebration

Child of Rosa Mueller and Milton Grages

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Monee, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 1374346.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monee, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_414; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 196.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monee, Will, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 2340304.

Warren Lee Grages

M, b. 25 November 1947, d. 26 November 1947
Father*Milton Grages b. 17 Mar 1908, d. 10 Dec 1991
Mother*Rosa Mueller b. 1 Nov 1906, d. 29 May 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 November 1947Warren Lee Grages was born on 25 November 1947 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.
Death26 November 1947He died on 26 November 1947 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, age 22 hours; also reported as 1944.
He was the son of Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller.
Burial28 November 1947Warren Lee Grages was buried on 28 November 1947 at St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Washington, Will, Illinois, Name:     Warren Lee Grages
Birth Date:     25 Nov 1947
Birth Place:     Chicago Heights, Ill
Death Date:     26 Nov 1947
Death Place:     Chicago Heights, Cook, Ill
Burial Date:     28 Nov 1947
Burial Place:     Washington Twp., Will, Ill
Cemetery Name:     St. Pauls Lutheran
Death Age:     22 Hours
Race:     White
Marital Status:     S
Gender:     Male
Father Name:     Milton Grages
Father Birth Place:     Beecher, Illinois
Mother Name:     Rosa Mueller
Mother Birth Place:     Will Township, Illinois
FHL Film Number:     1991968.

Raymond Gilbert Wassmann

M, b. 19 December 1910, d. 11 April 1993
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECURaymond Gilbert Wassmann obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Crete, Will, Illinois.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 December 1910Raymond Gilbert Wassmann was born on 19 December 1910 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
Marriage1 May 1938He married Leona Sophie Grages, daughter of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening, on 1 May 1938 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death11 April 1993Raymond Gilbert Wassmann died on 11 April 1993 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 82.

Child of Raymond Gilbert Wassmann and Leona Sophie Grages

Esther Schoenwald

F, b. circa March 1910, d. before 1951
Father*Ferdinand Schoenwald b. 6 Feb 1870, d. 22 Oct 1933
Mother*O'Tillie E. Klemme b. 12 Dec 1869, d. 30 Jan 1951
Charts
Trin Klemme Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca March 1910Esther Schoenwald was born circa March 1910 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Ferdinand Schoenwald and O'Tillie E. Klemme.
Deathbefore 1951Esther Schoenwald died before 1951.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 April 1910Yellowhead, Kankakee, IllinoisEsther Schoenwald was listed as a daughter in Ferdinand Schoenwald's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Sheet 17A. Stamp 197.

Rojilla Landgraf

F, b. circa 1916
Father*Harry Gabrial Landgraf b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 29 Jan 1964
Mother*Engel Margaret Doering b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRojilla Landgraf was also known as Rose.
Life EventDateDescription
DeathRojilla Landgraf died.
Birthcirca 1916She was born circa 1916 at Minnesota.
She was the daughter of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering.

Alvin Landgraf

M, b. circa 1917
Father*Harry Gabrial Landgraf b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 29 Jan 1964
Mother*Engel Margaret Doering b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlvin Landgraf was also known as Al.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1917Alvin Landgraf was born circa 1917 at Iowa.
He was the son of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering.

Angela Anne Landgraf

F, b. 3 March 1921, d. 3 November 1995
Father*Harry Gabrial Landgraf b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 29 Jan 1964
Mother*Engel Margaret Doering b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Norris.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 March 1921Angela Anne Landgraf was born on 3 March 1921 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering.
Death3 November 1995Angela Anne Landgraf died on 3 November 1995 at Riverside, California, at age 74.

Harry Maynard Landgraf

M, b. 11 February 1926, d. April 1975
Father*Harry Gabrial Landgraf b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 29 Jan 1964
Mother*Engel Margaret Doering b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 February 1926Harry Maynard Landgraf was born on 11 February 1926 at Iowa.
He was the son of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering.
DeathApril 1975Harry Maynard Landgraf died in April 1975 at Oregon at age 49.

Edward John Hofer

M, b. 23 July 1910, d. 11 March 1965
Father*John A. Hofer b. 1873
Mother*Wilhelmina A. Spohnholz b. 12 May 1880, d. Oct 1942
Charts
Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward John Hofer was also known as Eddie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 July 1910Edward John Hofer was born on 23 July 1910 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John A. Hofer and Wilhelmina A. Spohnholz.
Marriage17 May 1939Edward John Hofer married Edna Dorothea Anna Schulenburg, daughter of Herman H. Schulenburg and Louise Schrank, on 17 May 1939 Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times on 07 May 1939.
Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times on 07 May 1939, including Edward Hofer and Herman Brey
Death11 March 1965Edward John Hofer died on 11 March 1965 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 54.
Burialafter 11 March 1965He was buried after 11 March 1965 at Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 January 1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinEdward John Hofer was listed as a step-son in Frank Albert Carl Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Fred Niemann.1
14 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinEdward John Hofer was listed as a step-son in Frank Albert Carl Gehrke's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
Edward Hofer & his sister Albertine Amanda Mandy Hofer were foster children of Frank Ninedorf & his wife Minnie Gehrke-Ninedorf from 1910-1940.

Child of Edward John Hofer and Edna Dorothea Anna Schulenburg

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 75.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 114.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.