Louisa Luehrsen

F, b. circa 1854
Father*John Christopher Luehrsen b. 12 Sep 1822, d. 20 Oct 1903
Mother*Christina Luback d. 12 Sep 1855
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouisa Luehrsen was also known as Elizabeth.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1854Louisa Luehrsen was born circa 1854 at New York.
She was the daughter of John Christopher Luehrsen and Christina Luback.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 September 1860Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinLouisa Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1860 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
29 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinLouisa Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 198. Dwelling 1474.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 23. Stamp 295. Dwelling 173.

Frederick W. Luehrsen

M, b. 21 February 1857, d. 20 November 1935
Father*John Christopher Luehrsen b. 12 Sep 1822, d. 20 Oct 1903
Mother*Christina Ensh b. 30 Jun 1826, d. 22 Sep 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrederick W. Luehrsen was also known as Fred.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1857Frederick W. Luehrsen was born on 21 February 1857 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Christopher Luehrsen and Christina Ensh.
Marriage1880Frederick W. Luehrsen married Sarah Colling, daughter of Daniel Colling and Sophia Gerss, in 1880.
Death20 November 1935Frederick W. Luehrsen died on 20 November 1935 at age 78.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 September 1860Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinFrederick W. Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1860 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
29 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinFrederick W. Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
5 June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinFrederick W. Luehrsen was listed as a son in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
DateLocationDescription
FRED W. LUHRSEN. The blacksmith who has wandered so long
through song and story, the man of hard muscles, strong physique, genial
manner, ready wit and innumerable companionable qualities, seems to
have a living counterpart in Fred W. Luhrsen, owner and proprietor
of a blacksmithing establishment at Reedsburg. Increasing prosperity
and popularity have hovered around this shop ever since the owner sent
out the first merry clang of his anvil here in 1892, although he had been
in business here eight years before that time. Mr. Luhrsen was born near Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin, February 21, 1857, and is a son
of Christopher and Christina (Ensh) Luhrsen.
Christopher Luhrsen was born in Germany, in 1822, and was there
married to his first wife, with whom he came to the United States about
1851. There Mrs. Luhrsen died, and in the metropolis Mr. Luhrsen was
married a second time, to Christina Ensh, who had been born in 1826,
also in Germany. In 1855 they came to Wisconsin and settled in Dane
County, near the City of Madison, residing there until 1857, when they
removed to Westfield Township, Mr. Luhrsen there purchasing a farm.
After some years passed in agricultural pursuits in Sauk County he
removed his family to Loganville, where for a period he was engaged in
merchandising, but eventually returned to agricultural pursuits, buying
a farm one mile east of the village mentioned, where he passed the remainder
of his life and died in 1906, at the age of eighty-four years. Mrs.
Luhrsen died September 22, 1917, having reached the remarkable age of
ninety-one years. They had a family of eight children: Elizabeth,
Nicholas, Fred W., Anna, Emma, August, William and Edward, of
whom all are living except William.
Fred W. Luhrsen was reared on the home farm and received his
education in the public schools of Westfield Township and the parochial
schools of the German Lutheran Church, of which. faith his parents were
devout members. When he was nineteen years of age he learned the
blacksmith trade. In 1876 he came to Reedsburg, and in 1884 he established
a business: of his own, since that time having built up a prosperous
business. During forty-one years Mr. Luhrsen has not lost in time over
two months, a remarkable record and one which speaks well for his great
industry and energy. The present blacksmith shop of Mr. Luhrsen is one
of the busiest and best managed establishments of its kind in Sauk
County. Its forge and anvil have been in almost constant operation
since 1892, when the present shop was built, and the trade which rewards
the owner's enterprise and skill in continuous and appreciative, being
recruited both from the city and county. He has the most modern and
practical appliances of his trade, and his work is invariably well done
and satisfactory. In addition to his shop he has a comfortable and
attractive residence, located at No. 628 Main Street. Politically Mr.
Luhrsen is a prohibitionist. He has never cared for public office, although
always a good citizen and a supporter of public-spirited movements. He
and Mrs. Luhrsen are faithful members and supporters of the Church
of God.
Mr. Luhrsen was married in 1880 to Miss Sarah Coiling, who was born
at McKeesport, Pennsylvania, December 14, 1850, a daughter of Daniel
and Sophia (Gerss) Colling. Mr. and Mrs. Colling came to Westfield
Township, Sauk County, in 1855, and here spent the rest of their lives
on a farm, the former dying iri 1881, at the age of seventy-four years,
and the latter in 1891, when eighty-one years of age. Mr. and Mrs.
Luhrsen have five children: Agnes, who is the wife of Walter Thomas,
living near the City of Milwaukee, and has had four children, Beatrice,
who died in infancy, Glenn Douglas and Marshall; Walter, of Red Lodge,
Montana, who is. married and has two children, Richard and- Gertrude;
Josie, who is the wife of P. J. Smart, of Carthage, Missouri, and has had four sons, Howard F., Stanley (1), deceased, Stanley (2) and Russell;
Vernie, a traveling salesman for an automobile company, with headquarters
at Missoula, Montana, who is married and has one son, Robert;
and Lillie, who is the wife of Victor Seagraves, of Woonsocket, Rhode
Island, and has two children, Richard and Gerald. Mrs. Luhrsen has
one half-sister: Sophia, of Avada, Colorado; and two sisters: Sarah;
and Nancy, the wife of Charles Schulte, now living on the Colling
homestead.
Mr. Luhrsen has acquired a competence through his labor, and, what
is better, has won the regard of hosts of friends and the confidence of
theentire community. His patrons come from many miles in the country,
and for many of them he has been doing work for more than a score of
years. His life is a lesson of industry, frugality, honesty and good humor.

Children of Frederick W. Luehrsen and Sarah Colling

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 198. Dwelling 1474.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 23. Stamp 295. Dwelling 173.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED265. Dwelling 59.

Anna Christine Luehrsen

F, b. circa 1859
Father*John Christopher Luehrsen b. 12 Sep 1822, d. 20 Oct 1903
Mother*Christina Ensh b. 30 Jun 1826, d. 22 Sep 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna Christine Luehrsen was also known as Annie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1859Anna Christine Luehrsen was born circa 1859 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Christopher Luehrsen and Christina Ensh.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 September 1860Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Christine Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1860 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
29 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Christine Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 198. Dwelling 1474.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 23. Stamp 295. Dwelling 173.

Emma Marie Luehrsen

F, b. 20 January 1861
Father*John Christopher Luehrsen b. 12 Sep 1822, d. 20 Oct 1903
Mother*Christina Ensh b. 30 Jun 1826, d. 22 Sep 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 March 1881As of 2 March 1881,her married name was Licht.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1861Emma Marie Luehrsen was born on 20 January 1861 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Christopher Luehrsen and Christina Ensh.
Marriage2 March 1881Emma Marie Luehrsen married Johann Wilhelm Licht, son of Heinrich Wilhelm Licht and Catharine Sophie Jurgens, on 2 March 1881.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinEmma Marie Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
5 June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinEmma Marie Luehrsen was listed as a daughter in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Child of Emma Marie Luehrsen and Johann Wilhelm Licht

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 23. Stamp 295. Dwelling 173.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED265. Dwelling 59.

August Luehrsen

M, b. circa 1863
Father*John Christopher Luehrsen b. 12 Sep 1822, d. 20 Oct 1903
Mother*Christina Ensh b. 30 Jun 1826, d. 22 Sep 1917
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1863August Luehrsen was born circa 1863 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Christopher Luehrsen and Christina Ensh.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAugust Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
5 June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAugust Luehrsen was listed as a son in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 23. Stamp 295. Dwelling 173.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED265. Dwelling 59.

Wilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen

M, b. 26 November 1866, d. 23 September 1913
Father*John Christopher Luehrsen b. 12 Sep 1822, d. 20 Oct 1903
Mother*Christina Ensh b. 30 Jun 1826, d. 22 Sep 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen was also known as William Henry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 November 1866Wilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen was born on 26 November 1866 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Christopher Luehrsen and Christina Ensh.
Marriagebefore 1891Wilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen married Emma Dargel before 1891.
Death23 September 1913Wilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen died on 23 September 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 46 Wilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen obituary.
Baraboo Weekly News (Baraboo, Wisconsin) 02 Oct 1913 - Wilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
29 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinWilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
5 June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinWilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen was listed as a son in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Child of Wilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen and Emma Dargel

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 23. Stamp 295. Dwelling 173.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED265. Dwelling 59.

Edward C. Luehrsen

M, b. 17 July 1869, d. 16 December 1939
Father*John Christopher Luehrsen b. 12 Sep 1822, d. 20 Oct 1903
Mother*Christina Ensh b. 30 Jun 1826, d. 22 Sep 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward C. Luehrsen was also known as Luhrsen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1869Edward C. Luehrsen was born on 17 July 1869 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Christopher Luehrsen and Christina Ensh.
Marriagecirca 1892Edward C. Luehrsen married Emilie Schuette, daughter of Johann Juergen Wilhelm Schuette and Dorothea Reinecke, circa 1892.
Death16 December 1939Edward C. Luehrsen died on 16 December 1939 at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinEdward C. Luehrsen was listed in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
5 June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinEdward C. Luehrsen was listed as a son in John Christopher Luehrsen's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
6 August 1922Schuette family reunionOn 6 August 1922 at Schuette family reunion.

Child of Edward C. Luehrsen and Emilie Schuette

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 23. Stamp 295. Dwelling 173.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED265. Dwelling 59.

Emil Sinner

M, b. March 1865, d. after 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1865Emil Sinner was born in March 1865 at Germany.
Marriage10 April 1895He married Sophia C. Walz, daughter of John G. Walz and Mary D. (?), on 10 April 1895 at Monroe, Wisconsin.
Deathafter 1930Emil Sinner died after 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1900Ridgeville, Monroe, WisconsinEmil Sinner was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Ridgeville, Monroe, Wisconsin.1
27 April 1910Summit, Juneau, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
1888Emil Sinner immigrated in 1888.
1890In 1890 SINNER, Emil; Farming and Stock, Section 21, Ridgeville Township, Norwalk P. O., came to Monroe County in 1890.

Children of Emil Sinner and Sophia C. Walz

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 101.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED84. Dwelling 89.

James Shanks Towers

M, b. 24 April 1859, d. before September 1918
Father*John Towers b. 17 Mar 1827, d. b 1900
Mother*Marion Shanks b. 1 Jul 1830
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 April 1859James Shanks Towers was born on 24 April 1859 at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Towers and Marion Shanks.
Marriage10 December 1884James Shanks Towers married Margaret C. McLeish on 10 December 1884 at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.
Deathbefore September 1918James Shanks Towers died before September 1918.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinJames Shanks Towers was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin, living next door to Mrs. Martin Towers.1
11 May 1910Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.2

Children of James Shanks Towers and Margaret C. McLeish

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 48.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 203.

Margaret C. McLeish

F, b. 14 March 1857, d. after September 1918
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 December 1884As of 10 December 1884,her married name was Towers.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 March 1857Margaret C. McLeish was born on 14 March 1857 at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.
Marriage10 December 1884She married James Shanks Towers, son of John Towers and Marion Shanks, on 10 December 1884 at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.
Deathafter September 1918Margaret C. McLeish died after September 1918.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinMargaret C. McLeish was listed as wife in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1900 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin; living next door to Mrs. Martin Towers.1
11 May 1910Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinMargaret C. McLeish was listed as wife in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1910 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
1900Margaret C. McLeish had 5 with 5 living in 1900 children.
1910She had 6 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Margaret C. McLeish and James Shanks Towers

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 48.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 203.

Florence Towers

F, b. 18 May 1886
Father*James Shanks Towers b. 24 Apr 1859, d. b Sep 1918
Mother*Margaret C. McLeish b. 14 Mar 1857, d. a Sep 1918
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Stewart.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFlorence Towers married William E. Stewart.
Birth18 May 1886Florence Towers was born on 18 May 1886 at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of James Shanks Towers and Margaret C. McLeish.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinFlorence Towers was listed as a daughter in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1900 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin; living next door to Mrs. Martin Towers.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 48.

Wallace William Towers

M, b. 1 January 1891, d. before September 2001
Father*James Shanks Towers b. 24 Apr 1859, d. b Sep 1918
Mother*Margaret C. McLeish b. 14 Mar 1857, d. a Sep 1918
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 January 1891Wallace William Towers was born on 1 January 1891 at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.
He was the son of James Shanks Towers and Margaret C. McLeish.
Marriage16 July 1913Wallace William Towers married Amanda Shrieber on 16 July 1913 at Greenfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Deathbefore September 2001Wallace William Towers died before September 2001.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinWallace William Towers was listed as a son in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1900 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin; living next door to Mrs. Martin Towers.1
11 May 1910Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinWallace William Towers was listed as a son in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1910 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1917World War I Draft Registration, Columbia, WisconsinOn 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Columbia, Wisconsin, reported 2 children.

Children of Wallace William Towers and Amanda Shrieber

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 48.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 203.

Iva M. Towers

F, b. July 1896
Father*James Shanks Towers b. 24 Apr 1859, d. b Sep 1918
Mother*Margaret C. McLeish b. 14 Mar 1857, d. a Sep 1918
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1896Iva M. Towers was born in July 1896 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of James Shanks Towers and Margaret C. McLeish.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinIva M. Towers was listed as a daughter in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1900 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin; living next door to Mrs. Martin Towers.1
11 May 1910Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinIva M. Towers was listed as a daughter in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1910 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 48.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 203.

Robert James Towers

M, b. 27 December 1898, d. 10 September 1972
Father*James Shanks Towers b. 24 Apr 1859, d. b Sep 1918
Mother*Margaret C. McLeish b. 14 Mar 1857, d. a Sep 1918
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 December 1898Robert James Towers was born on 27 December 1898 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of James Shanks Towers and Margaret C. McLeish.
Death10 September 1972Robert James Towers died on 10 September 1972 at San Luis Obispo, California, at age 73.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinRobert James Towers was listed as a son in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1900 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin; living next door to Mrs. Martin Towers.1
11 May 1910Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinRobert James Towers was listed as a son in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1910 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
12 September 1918World War I Draft Registration, Columbia, WisconsinOn 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Columbia, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 48.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 203.

Lewis M. Towers

M, b. 15 July 1904, d. October 1970
Father*James Shanks Towers b. 24 Apr 1859, d. b Sep 1918
Mother*Margaret C. McLeish b. 14 Mar 1857, d. a Sep 1918
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECULewis M. Towers obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 July 1904Lewis M. Towers was born on 15 July 1904 at Columbia, Wisconsin.
He was the son of James Shanks Towers and Margaret C. McLeish.
DeathOctober 1970Lewis M. Towers died in October 1970 at age 66.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 May 1910Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinLewis M. Towers was listed as a son in James Shanks Towers's household on the 1910 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 203.

Marion Shanks

F, b. 1 July 1830
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Towers.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarion Shanks married John Towers.
Birth1 July 1830Marion Shanks was born on 1 July 1830 at Scotland.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Caledonia, Columbia, WisconsinMarion Shanks was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Caledonia, Columbia, Wisconsin, living next door to James Towers.1
DateLocationDescription
1900Marion Shanks had 9 with 6 living in 1900 children.

Child of Marion Shanks and John Towers

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 49.

John Towers

M, b. 17 March 1827, d. before 1900
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Towers married Marion Shanks.
Birth17 March 1827John Towers was born on 17 March 1827 at Scotland.
Deathbefore 1900He died before 1900.

Child of John Towers and Marion Shanks

William E. Stewart

M, b. 1884
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam E. Stewart married Florence Towers, daughter of James Shanks Towers and Margaret C. McLeish.
Birth1884William E. Stewart was born in 1884.

Amanda Shrieber

F, b. circa 1891, d. before September 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAmanda Shrieber was also known as Schreiber.
Married Name16 July 1913As of 16 July 1913,her married name was Towers.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1891Amanda Shrieber was born circa 1891 at Wisconsin.
Marriage16 July 1913She married Wallace William Towers, son of James Shanks Towers and Margaret C. McLeish, on 16 July 1913 at Greenfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Deathbefore September 2001Amanda Shrieber died before September 2001.

Children of Amanda Shrieber and Wallace William Towers

Caroline Schultz

F, b. 6 October 1863, d. 14 March 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCaroline Schultz was also known as Carrie.
Married NameHer married name was Keeger.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCaroline Schultz married Fred Keeger.
Birth6 October 1863Caroline Schultz was born on 6 October 1863 at Harmer, Germany, also reported as Illinois.
Death14 March 1929She died on 14 March 1929 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 65.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1910Chicago Ward 12, Cook, IllinoisCaroline Schultz was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois.1
5 January 1920Chicago Ward 35, Cook, IllinoisShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 35, Cook, Illinois.2
DateLocationDescription
1910Caroline Schultz had 4 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Caroline Schultz and Fred Keeger

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED598. Dwelling 35.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2263. Dwelling 36.

Walter Henry Keeger

M, b. 22 September 1886, d. 29 November 1937
Father*Fred Keeger b. 1856, d. 1898
Mother*Caroline Schultz b. 6 Oct 1863, d. 14 Mar 1929
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 September 1886Walter Henry Keeger was born on 22 September 1886 at Illinois.
He was the son of Fred Keeger and Caroline Schultz.
Marriage1911Walter Henry Keeger married Olive Dillman, daughter of James Huckstep Dillman and Mary A. Morris, in 1911.
Death29 November 1937Walter Henry Keeger died on 29 November 1937 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 51.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1910Chicago Ward 12, Cook, IllinoisWalter Henry Keeger was listed as a son in Caroline Schultz's household on the 1910 Census at Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois.1
5 January 1920Chicago Ward 35, Cook, IllinoisWalter Henry Keeger was listed as a son in Caroline Schultz's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 35, Cook, Illinois.2
15 April 1930Chicago, Cook, IllinoisWalter Henry Keeger was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.3
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1917Chicago, Cook, IllinoisOn 5 June 1917 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, World War I Draft Registration.
Keeger, Walter Henry - World War I Draft Registration Card

Children of Walter Henry Keeger and Olive Dillman

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED598. Dwelling 35.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2263. Dwelling 36.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1017. Dwelling 178.

Olive Dillman

F, b. 29 November 1889, d. 15 December 1937
Father*James Huckstep Dillman b. Feb 1847
Mother*Mary A. Morris b. c 1858, d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1911As of 1911,her married name was Keeger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 November 1889Olive Dillman was born on 29 November 1889 at Indiana also reported as Nov 1888; also reported as Illinois.
She was the daughter of James Huckstep Dillman and Mary A. Morris.
Marriage1911Olive Dillman married Walter Henry Keeger, son of Fred Keeger and Caroline Schultz, in 1911.
Death15 December 1937Olive Dillman died on 15 December 1937 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 48.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 June 1900Chicago, Cook, IllinoisOlive Dillman was listed as a daughter in James Huckstep Dillman's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.1
5 January 1920Chicago Ward 35, Cook, IllinoisOlive Dillman was listed as a daughter-in-law in Caroline Schultz's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 35, Cook, Illinois.2
15 April 1930Chicago, Cook, IllinoisOlive Dillman was listed as wife in Walter Henry Keeger's household on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.3

Children of Olive Dillman and Walter Henry Keeger

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED968. Dwelling 275-366.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2263. Dwelling 36.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1017. Dwelling 178.

Gertrude Keeger

F, b. circa 1914
Father*Walter Henry Keeger b. 22 Sep 1886, d. 29 Nov 1937
Mother*Olive Dillman b. 29 Nov 1889, d. 15 Dec 1937
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Gertrude Keeger was born circa 1914 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Walter Henry Keeger and Olive Dillman.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 January 1920Chicago Ward 35, Cook, IllinoisGertrude Keeger was listed as a granddaughter in Caroline Schultz's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 35, Cook, Illinois.1
15 April 1930Chicago, Cook, IllinoisGertrude Keeger was listed as a daughter in Walter Henry Keeger's household on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2263. Dwelling 36.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1017. Dwelling 178.

Virginia Keeger

F, b. circa 1916, d. 25 February 1920
Father*Walter Henry Keeger b. 22 Sep 1886, d. 29 Nov 1937
Mother*Olive Dillman b. 29 Nov 1889, d. 15 Dec 1937
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Virginia Keeger was born circa 1916 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Walter Henry Keeger and Olive Dillman.
Death25 February 1920Virginia Keeger died on 25 February 1920 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 January 1920Chicago Ward 35, Cook, IllinoisVirginia Keeger was listed as a granddaughter in Caroline Schultz's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 35, Cook, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2263. Dwelling 36.

Walter Keeger Jr.

M, b. 11 October 1918, d. November 1968
Father*Walter Henry Keeger b. 22 Sep 1886, d. 29 Nov 1937
Mother*Olive Dillman b. 29 Nov 1889, d. 15 Dec 1937
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1918Walter Keeger Jr. was born on 11 October 1918 at Illinois.
He was the son of Walter Henry Keeger and Olive Dillman.
DeathNovember 1968Walter Keeger Jr. died in November 1968 at age 50.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 January 1920Chicago Ward 35, Cook, IllinoisWalter Keeger Jr. was listed as a grandson in Caroline Schultz's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 35, Cook, Illinois.1
15 April 1930Chicago, Cook, IllinoisWalter Keeger Jr. was listed as a son in Walter Henry Keeger's household on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2263. Dwelling 36.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1017. Dwelling 178.

Pheba (?)

F, b. circa 1874
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1907As of circa 1907,her married name was Harriger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1874Pheba (?) was born circa 1874 at Michigan.
Marriagecirca 1907She married Jasper L. Harriger, son of James L. Harriger and Annette Moyer, circa 1907.
Census DateLocationDescription
17 May 1910Wilcox, Newaygo, MichiganPheba (?) was listed as wife in Jasper L. Harriger's household on the 1910 Census at Wilcox, Newaygo, Michigan.1
DateLocationDescription
1910Pheba (?) had zero children.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 273.

Catherine M. (?)

F, b. circa 1834, d. before 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wickham.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatherine M. (?) married Thomas Wickham.
Birthcirca 1834Catherine M. (?) was born circa 1834 at New York.
Deathbefore 1900She died before 1900.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Empire, Leelanau, MichiganCatherine M. (?) was listed as wife in Thomas Wickham's household on the 1880 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.1

Children of Catherine M. (?) and Thomas Wickham

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0589 Page Number 491A.

Frank Wickham

M, b. circa 1854
Father*Thomas Wickham b. Dec 1829
Mother*Catherine M. (?) b. c 1834, d. b 1900
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1854Frank Wickham was born circa 1854 at New York.
He was the son of Thomas Wickham and Catherine M. (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Empire, Leelanau, MichiganFrank Wickham was listed as a son in Thomas Wickham's household on the 1880 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0589 Page Number 491A.

Willard Wickham

M, b. July 1865
Father*Thomas Wickham b. Dec 1829
Mother*Catherine M. (?) b. c 1834, d. b 1900
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1865Willard Wickham was born in July 1865 at Michigan.
He was the son of Thomas Wickham and Catherine M. (?)
Marriagecirca 1893Willard Wickham married Lena (?) circa 1893.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Empire, Leelanau, MichiganWillard Wickham was listed as a son in Thomas Wickham's household on the 1880 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0589 Page Number 491A.

Harriette Wickham

F, b. May 1873
Father*Thomas Wickham b. Dec 1829
Mother*Catherine M. (?) b. c 1834, d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarriette Wickham was also known as Ettie.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1873Harriette Wickham was born in May 1873 at Michigan also reported as circa 1869.
She was the daughter of Thomas Wickham and Catherine M. (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Empire, Leelanau, MichiganHarriette Wickham was listed as a daughter in Thomas Wickham's household on the 1880 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.1
25 June 1900Empire, Leelanau, MichiganHarriette Wickham was listed as a daughter in Thomas Wickham's household on the 1900 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan; living next door to Willard Wickham.2

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0589 Page Number 491A.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 205.

Lena (?)

F, b. June 1876
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1893As of circa 1893,her married name was Wickham.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1876Lena (?) was born in June 1876 at Michigan.
Marriagecirca 1893She married Willard Wickham, son of Thomas Wickham and Catherine M. (?), circa 1893.
DateLocationDescription
1900Lena (?) had zero children.

Mary O. Goff

F, b. July 1850
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1880As of after 1880,her married name was Wickham.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1850Mary O. Goff was born in July 1850 at New York.
Marriageafter 1880She married (?) Wickham, son of Thomas Wickham and Catherine M. (?), after 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1900Empire, Leelanau, MichiganMary O. Goff was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.1
24 April 1910Empire, Leelanau, MichiganShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.2
DateLocationDescription
1910Mary O. Goff had zero children.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 203.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED23. Dwelling 133.

Pearl Wickham

F, b. April 1897
Mother*Carrie Wickham b. c 1874
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPearl Wickham was also known as Harriger.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1897Pearl Wickham was born in April 1897 at Michigan.
She was the daughter of Carrie Wickham.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1900Empire, Leelanau, MichiganPearl Wickham was listed as a granddaughter in Thomas Wickham's household on the 1900 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan; living next door to Willard Wickham.1
30 April 1910Empire, Leelanau, MichiganPearl Wickham was listed as a daughter in Manley F. Harriger's household on the 1910 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 205.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED23. Dwelling 137.

(?) Hasker

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Hasker married (?) Wickham, daughter of Thomas Wickham and Catherine M. (?).

Child of (?) Hasker and (?) Wickham

George E. Hasker

M, b. December 1885
Father*(?) Hasker
Mother*(?) Wickham
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1885George E. Hasker was born in December 1885 at Michigan.
He was the son of (?) Hasker and (?) Wickham.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1900Empire, Leelanau, MichiganGeorge E. Hasker was listed as a grandson in Thomas Wickham's household on the 1900 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan; living next door to Willard Wickham.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 205.

(?) Wickham

M
Father*Thomas Wickham b. Dec 1829
Mother*Catherine M. (?) b. c 1834, d. b 1900
Life EventDateDescription
(?) Wickham was the son of Thomas Wickham and Catherine M. (?)
Marriageafter 1880(?) Wickham married Mary O. Goff after 1880.

(?) Wickham

F
Father*Thomas Wickham b. Dec 1829
Mother*Catherine M. (?) b. c 1834, d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Hasker.
Life EventDateDescription
(?) Wickham was the daughter of Thomas Wickham and Catherine M. (?)
Marriage(?) Wickham married (?) Hasker.

Child of (?) Wickham and (?) Hasker

Leo George Garner

M, b. 8 April 1888, d. November 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLeo George Garner was also known as Leo B.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 April 1888Leo George Garner was born on 8 April 1888 at District of Columbia.
Marriagecirca 1908He married Annie G. Brenner, daughter of Jacob Brenner and Lena (?), circa 1908.
DeathNovember 1976Leo George Garner died in November 1976 at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 April 1910Precinct 7, Washington, District of ColumbiaLeo George Garner was listed as a son-in-law in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia.1
6 January 1920Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaLeo George Garner was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.2
14 April 1930Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.3
DateLocationDescription
June 1917Leo George Garner was a manager, Bluebird Photo Plays in June 1917.
5 June 1917World War I Draft Registration, Atlanta, Fulton, GeorgiaOn 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, reported wife and 3 children.

Children of Leo George Garner and Annie G. Brenner

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 4.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 67.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED375. Dwelling 343.

Annie G. Brenner

F, b. February 1888, d. after April 1930
Father*Jacob Brenner b. Jan 1870, d. a Jan 1920
Mother*Lena (?) b. Apr 1868, d. a Jan 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1908As of circa 1908,her married name was Garner.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1888Annie G. Brenner was born in February 1888 at Maryland.
She was the daughter of Jacob Brenner and Lena (?)
Marriagecirca 1908Annie G. Brenner married Leo George Garner circa 1908.
Deathafter April 1930Annie G. Brenner died after April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1900Washington, Norfolk, VirginiaAnnie G. Brenner was listed as a daughter in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Norfolk, Virginia.1
13 April 1910Precinct 7, Washington, District of ColumbiaAnnie G. Brenner was listed as a daughter in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia.2
6 January 1920Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaAnnie G. Brenner was listed as wife in Leo George Garner's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.3
14 April 1930Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaAnnie G. Brenner was listed as wife in Leo George Garner's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.4

Children of Annie G. Brenner and Leo George Garner

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 541.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 4.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 67.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED375. Dwelling 343.

Harold Stanley Garner

M, b. 25 November 1914, d. 27 December 2012
Father*Leo George Garner b. 8 Apr 1888, d. Nov 1976
Mother*Annie G. Brenner b. Feb 1888, d. a Apr 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarold Stanley Garner was also known as Happy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 November 1914Harold Stanley Garner was born on 25 November 1914 at District of Columbia.
He was the son of Leo George Garner and Annie G. Brenner.
Death27 December 2012Harold Stanley Garner died on 27 December 2012 at age 98.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 January 1920Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaHarold Stanley Garner was listed as a son in Leo George Garner's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.1
14 April 1930Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaHarold Stanley Garner was listed as a son in Leo George Garner's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.2
DateLocationDescription
January 2005Gaithersburg, Montgomery, MarylandHarold Stanley Garner lived in January 2005 at Gaithersburg, Montgomery, Maryland.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 67.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED375. Dwelling 343.

Paul A. Garner

M, b. 31 July 1909, d. 8 August 2004
Father*Leo George Garner b. 8 Apr 1888, d. Nov 1976
Mother*Annie G. Brenner b. Feb 1888, d. a Apr 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPaul A. Garner was also known as Mousie.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUPaul A. Garner obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence Glendale, Los Angeles, California.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 July 1909Paul A. Garner was born on 31 July 1909 at District of Columbia.
He was the son of Leo George Garner and Annie G. Brenner.
Death8 August 2004Paul A. Garner died on 8 August 2004 at age 95 On Sunday, August 8, 2004, PAUL A. GARNER of Glendale, CA; beloved brother of Frank Garner, Harold Garner and the late Raymond Garner; loving uncle of Donald Garner, Paul Garner, Michael Garner, Stephen Garner, Leslie Moore and Mary Brennaman. Interment services at B'nai Israel Congregation Cemetery, Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, August 12 at 11 a.m. The family will be in mourning at Don and Judy Garner's residence on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington and Hadassah. Arrangements entrusted to EDWARD SAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTION, 301-217-9400.
This ad appeared in The Washington Post from 8/10/2004 - 8/11/2004.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 January 1920Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaPaul A. Garner was listed as a son in Leo George Garner's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.1
14 April 1930Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaPaul A. Garner was listed as a son in Leo George Garner's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.2
DateLocationDescription
Paul "Mousie" Garner was a vaudevillian who appeared in films and on television.
Mousie Garner, also known as 'The Grand Old Man Of Vaudeville', is a legendary comedian-musician and a true national treasure. He is literally the only headliner from the glory days of vaudeville still performing. He is also the last surviving member of comedian Ted Healy's Stooges. Today, Mousie remains one of the hardest-working men in show business, although he no longer gets slapped, poked and punched on a daily basis (he gave that up at age sixty-five). Mousie, who recently celebrated his 75th anniversary as a professional entertainer, is still performing before live audiences in his nineties. Mousie made his stage debut as a child in 1913, singing, dancing, and imitating Al Jolson in a family musical-comedy act developed by his father. While still a child, Mousie entertained soldiers during World War I. And by the the time he was a teenager in the 1920s, he had already decided upon a career on the vaudeville stage. Garner was part of Ted Healy's new stooges after the departure of Howard, Fine and Howard. Briefly in the 1970s Garner joined Curly Joe DeRita and Frank Mitchell in an unsuccessful, and short lived act known as 'The New Three Stooges' (Moe Howard allowed DeRita to form his own stooge act after Larry Fine suffered a stroke.) In addition to big-time vaudeville, Mousie also appeared on Broadway and in major national touring companies; in short subjects, feature films and documentaries; on network television, cable and radio shows; and in nightclubs, auditoriums and concert halls. Serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Mousie was shipped overseas and he achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant before completing his hitch. He participated in the Allied forces' North African Campaign, and was injured twice on duty. He received several commendations, including The Purple Heart. After his stint (and after he recovered from his wartime injuries), Mousie joined the U.S.O. to star in their touring company of Olsen & Johnson's Helzapoppin. The show was staged for servicemen throughout Europe during the Allies' post-war occupation. Mousie is represented on the Hollywood 'Walk of Fame' via his association with musical parodists Spike Jones and His City Slickers. Mousie enjoyed stints as lead performer in both of these unforgettable comedy ensembles. He appeared as a 'guest of honor' at the star-unveiling ceremony for The Three Stooges in 1983. Mousie Garner has announced his semi-retirement date as July 31st, 2009 - his 100th birthday!

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 67.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED375. Dwelling 343.

Raymond G. Garner

M, b. 9 June 1919, d. 7 August 1998
Father*Leo George Garner b. 8 Apr 1888, d. Nov 1976
Mother*Annie G. Brenner b. Feb 1888, d. a Apr 1930
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECURaymond G. Garner obtained US Social Security Card at District of Columbia; last residence Frederick, Frederick, Maryland.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 June 1919Raymond G. Garner was born on 9 June 1919 at District of Columbia.
He was the son of Leo George Garner and Annie G. Brenner.
Death7 August 1998Raymond G. Garner died on 7 August 1998 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 January 1920Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaRaymond G. Garner was listed as a son in Leo George Garner's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.1
14 April 1930Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaRaymond G. Garner was listed as a son in Leo George Garner's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 67.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED375. Dwelling 343.

Jacob Brenner

M, b. January 1870, d. after January 1920
Father*(?) Brenner d. b 1910
Mother*Rachel (?) b. c 1845, d. a 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJacob Brenner was also known as Jake.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1870Jacob Brenner was born in January 1870 at Russia or Germany.
He was the son of (?) Brenner and Rachel (?)
Marriagecirca 1887Jacob Brenner married Lena (?) circa 1887.
Deathafter January 1920Jacob Brenner died after January 1920.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1900Washington, Norfolk, VirginiaJacob Brenner was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Norfolk, Virginia.1
13 April 1910Precinct 7, Washington, District of ColumbiaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia.2
6 January 1920Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaHe was listed as father-in-law in Leo George Garner's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.3
DateLocationDescription
1886Jacob Brenner immigrated in 1886.

Children of Jacob Brenner and Lena (?)

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 541.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 4.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 67.

Lena (?)

F, b. April 1868, d. after January 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1887As of circa 1887,her married name was Brenner.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1868Lena (?) was born in April 1868 at Russia or Germany.
Marriagecirca 1887She married Jacob Brenner, son of (?) Brenner and Rachel (?), circa 1887.
Deathafter January 1920Lena (?) died after January 1920.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1900Washington, Norfolk, VirginiaLena (?) was listed as wife in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Norfolk, Virginia.1
13 April 1910Precinct 7, Washington, District of ColumbiaLena (?) was listed as wife in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia.2
6 January 1920Washington, Washington, District of ColumbiaLena (?) was listed as mother-in-law in Leo George Garner's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.3
DateLocationDescription
1886Lena (?) immigrated in 1886.
1900She had 6 with 4 living in 1900 children.
1910She had 8 with 4 living in 1910 children.

Children of Lena (?) and Jacob Brenner

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 541.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 4.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 67.