Levi Butts

M, b. circa 1813, d. August 1863
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1813Levi Butts was born circa 1813 at Virginia.
MarriageJune 1847He married Mary Anne Cooper, daughter of Andrew D. Cooper and Lydia Jane Robinson, in June 1847.
DeathAugust 1863Levi Butts died in August 1863.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, WisconsinLevi Butts was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, Wisconsin, surname listed as Butt.1
1860Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
Levi Butts - (By Tim Cooper) Early Franklin township pioneer Levi Butts first arrived in Sauk County from Virginia in about 1846. He settled in Prairie du Sac where he meets and marries Mary Anne Cooper in June of
1847, with this marriage being among the earliest in the county. Shortly after their third child was born in 1855 they moved to Franklin Township. Here they purchased two 40 acre parcels which they received a swamp land grant for on the banks of Honey Creek and across Valley
View Road from Lemuel Cooper who was Mary Anne’s uncle. Levi farmed this land until he passed away in August of 1863. Mary Anne Butts now widowed and the mother of five young children sells the property to her uncle Lemuel. Shortly after she moves to Union County Iowa near the Missouri border where her parents and most of her other family lived.

Children of Levi Butts and Mary Anne Cooper

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll M432_1006; Page: 36A; Image: 74.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll M653_1429; Page: 569; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 805429.

James Butts

M, b. circa 1849
Father*Levi Butts b. c 1813, d. Aug 1863
Mother*Mary Anne Cooper b. c 1830
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1849James Butts was born circa 1849 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Levi Butts and Mary Anne Cooper.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, WisconsinJames Butts was listed in Levi Butts's household on the 1850 Census at Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Butt.1
1860Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJames Butts was listed in Levi Butts's household on the 1860 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll M432_1006; Page: 36A; Image: 74.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll M653_1429; Page: 569; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 805429.

Sarah Butts

F, b. circa 1851
Father*Levi Butts b. c 1813, d. Aug 1863
Mother*Mary Anne Cooper b. c 1830
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1851Sarah Butts was born circa 1851 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Levi Butts and Mary Anne Cooper.
Census DateLocationDescription
1860Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinSarah Butts was listed in Levi Butts's household on the 1860 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll M653_1429; Page: 569; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 805429.

William Butts

M, b. circa 1854
Father*Levi Butts b. c 1813, d. Aug 1863
Mother*Mary Anne Cooper b. c 1830
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1854William Butts was born circa 1854 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Levi Butts and Mary Anne Cooper.
Census DateLocationDescription
1860Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Butts was listed in Levi Butts's household on the 1860 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll M653_1429; Page: 569; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 805429.

Susan Butts

F, b. circa 1857
Father*Levi Butts b. c 1813, d. Aug 1863
Mother*Mary Anne Cooper b. c 1830
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1857Susan Butts was born circa 1857 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Levi Butts and Mary Anne Cooper.
Census DateLocationDescription
1860Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinSusan Butts was listed in Levi Butts's household on the 1860 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll M653_1429; Page: 569; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 805429.

Mary Butts

F, b. March 1862
Father*Levi Butts b. c 1813, d. Aug 1863
Mother*Mary Anne Cooper b. c 1830
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1862Mary Butts was born in March 1862 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Levi Butts and Mary Anne Cooper.

Lydia Jane Robinson

F, b. 1803
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Cooper.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLydia Jane Robinson married Andrew D. Cooper, son of Justice Cooper and Hannah Kemp.
Birth1803Lydia Jane Robinson was born in 1803 at Connecticut.

Child of Lydia Jane Robinson and Andrew D. Cooper

Hannah Kemp

F, b. 1783
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Cooper.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHannah Kemp married Justice Cooper.
Birth1783Hannah Kemp was born in 1783 at Pennsylvania.

Children of Hannah Kemp and Justice Cooper

Ralph A. Frank

M, b. 8 March 1931, d. 15 January 2022
Father*Otto Frank b. Feb 1884, d. 1962
Mother*Anne (?) b. 1891
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 March 1931Ralph A. Frank was born on 8 March 1931.
He was the son of Otto Frank and Anne (?)
Death15 January 2022Ralph A. Frank died on 15 January 2022 at age 90 Ralph Frank died on January 15, 2022, at Sauk Prairie Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his wife and family. He was a young 90 years old, born March 8, 1931, to Otto and Anna Frank. He was the last surviving family member, having been predeceased by siblings and their spouses, Agatha (John) Gevelinger, Ruth (Mike) Pulvemacher, Mary (Alfred) Alt, Edward (Rita) Frank, Francis (Phyllis) Frank, Gertrude (Eugene) Miller, Mildred (Edward) Miller and infant sister, Margaret Frank. He is survived by sister-in-law, John’s wife, Carolyn Frank, Irene’s siblings, Ione Weiss, Ilene Bindl and Edward (Pat) Ederer, a myriad of nieces and nephews, many of whom considered him more friend and father figure than uncle, and a million friends.

He proudly served in the United States Navy. He married Irene Ederer on the opening day of deer hunting season, November 21, 1959. Together he and his “dear” operated a successful farm in Wilson Creek, working and living among the finest neighbors anyone could ask for. They raised their children Laura (Al) Stanek, Lynn (Jeff) Foster, Brian (Jodi) Frank, and Karin (Dan) Feick in a love filled home, teaching and leading by examples in honesty, integrity, friendship, hard work, volunteerism, faith and perseverance, and to always make the best of every situation. These lessons carry forward to two more generations that adored him, Rachel (Bryan) Bee, children Alayna and Payton, Ryan (Mandy Ertz) Stanek, children Harper and Renly, Matt (Veronica) Foster, children Harlee and Piper, Tiffany (Cal) Getschmann, children Kaelynn and Crew, Nathan (Megan) Frank, children Eleanor, Easton and one on the way, Brittney (Marc) Mitchell, children Foster and Avery, and Paige and Megan Feick...

Melvin J. Weiss

M, b. 29 March 1931, d. 3 March 2011
Father*Zeno Weiss b. 17 Jun 1903, d. 8 Aug 1970
Mother*Esther (?) b. 31 Jul 1906, d. 22 Feb 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMelvin J. Weiss was also known as Mel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 March 1931Melvin J. Weiss was born on 29 March 1931 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Zeno Weiss and Esther (?)
Death3 March 2011Melvin J. Weiss died on 3 March 2011 at Arizona at age 79 We say goodbye to Melvin J. Weiss, just shy of 80, as he passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in the company of his beloved wife, Ione, on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Arizona. Melvin was born on March 29, 1931, in Plain, the son of Zeno and Esther Weiss. Mel was a United States Navy Veteran having proudly served his country from 1955 through 1957. He was a happy farmer in Plain until 1973. Mel treasured the land he worked and was glad to go to work each day. Once a farmer, always a farmer, he would say. He then moved to Cross Plains, where he worked at Zander's Creamery for more than 25 years. He loved his job there and everyone he met. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ione on July 31, 1976, and they shared 34 wonderful years together. He always took time to enjoy his love of golf, gardening and his family. After retirement, he continued to enjoy life to its fullest. He and Ione spent the next 18 years as Arizona snow birds where they decided to make it their "home away from home" on a permanent basis. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and had belonged to The Springs Golf Club for many years as well as a member of Eagles and American Legion in Lake Havasu. Melvin is survived by his soul mate and wife, Ione; daughter, Denise (Jeff) Zwettler; grandsons, Evan and Tyler; sister, Mary Feiner; and sister-in-law, Mickie (Bernard) Weiss; and two other special women in his life, Jane (Alan) Schoepp and Lyn (Greg) Coehnen plus many nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. We will say farewell to our very kind, gentle soul with a Mass of Christian Burial at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2011, with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Visitation will be on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Raymond H. Bindl

M, b. 24 June 1947, d. 17 September 2000
Father*(?) Bindl
Mother*(?) Volk
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRaymond H. Bindl was also known as Ray.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1947Raymond H. Bindl was born on 24 June 1947.
He was the son of (?) Bindl and (?) Volk.
Death17 September 2000Raymond H. Bindl died on 17 September 2000 at age 53.

Johann Paulus

M, b. circa 1873, d. before November 1960
Father*Michael Paulus b. Apr 1846, d. 1911
Mother*Catherine Ring b. Nov 1847, d. 1932
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1873Johann Paulus was born circa 1873 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Michael Paulus and Catherine Ring.
Deathbefore November 1960Johann Paulus died before November 1960.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJohann Paulus was listed as a son in Michael Paulus's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 100C; Enumeration District: 251; .

Antonia (?)

F, b. circa 1820, d. after June 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ring.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAntonia (?) married (?) Ring.
Birthcirca 1820Antonia (?) was born circa 1820 at Bavaria, Germany.
Deathafter June 1880She died after June 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinAntonia (?) was listed in Wolfgang Alt's household on the 1870 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1880Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinAntonia (?) was listed as mother-in-law in Michael Paulus's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Child of Antonia (?) and (?) Ring

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1739; Page: 78A; Image: 161; Family History Library Film: 553238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 100C; Enumeration District: 251; .

(?) Ring

M, d. before 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Ring married Antonia (?)
Deathbefore 1880(?) Ring died before 1880.

Child of (?) Ring and Antonia (?)

Thomas Ramsey

M, b. November 1883
Father*William W. Ramsey b. 10 Oct 1843, d. 1913
Mother*Nancy C. Hudspeth b. c 1854, d. 1938
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1883Thomas Ramsey was born in November 1883.
He was the son of William W. Ramsey and Nancy C. Hudspeth.

Edmon Ramsey

M, b. 2 November 1886
Father*William W. Ramsey b. 10 Oct 1843, d. 1913
Mother*Nancy C. Hudspeth b. c 1854, d. 1938
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdmon Ramsey was also known as Eddie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 November 1886Edmon Ramsey was born on 2 November 1886.
He was the son of William W. Ramsey and Nancy C. Hudspeth.

Cora C. Ramsey

F, b. 14 March 1893
Father*William W. Ramsey b. 10 Oct 1843, d. 1913
Mother*Nancy C. Hudspeth b. c 1854, d. 1938
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 March 1893Cora C. Ramsey was born on 14 March 1893.
She was the daughter of William W. Ramsey and Nancy C. Hudspeth.

Frank Detlef Engelbrecht

M, b. 11 June 1892, d. 5 August 1972
Father*Henry Engelbrecht b. Nov 1865, d. 1941
Mother*Margaret Hagge b. Jan 1868, d. 24 Jul 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 June 1892Frank Detlef Engelbrecht was born on 11 June 1892 at Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Engelbrecht and Margaret Hagge.
Marriage26 February 1916Frank Detlef Engelbrecht married Dora Magdaline Sanny, daughter of Henry Sanny Sr. and Ellsie Frank, on 26 February 1916.
Death5 August 1972Frank Detlef Engelbrecht died on 5 August 1972 at age 80 Frank Engelbrecht obituary.
Lemars Daily Sentinel August 7, 1972 - Frank Engelbrecht obituary
Burialafter 5 August 1972He was buried after 5 August 1972 at Remsen Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Marcus, Cherokee, IowaFrank Detlef Engelbrecht was listed as a son in Henry Engelbrecht's household on the 1900 Census at Marcus, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1910Meadow, Plymouth, IowaFrank Detlef Engelbrecht was listed as a son in Henry Engelbrecht's household on the 1910 Census at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Meadow, Plymouth, IowaFrank Detlef Engelbrecht appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa, living next door to Emil Engelbrecht.
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1917Plymouth, IowaOn 5 June 1917 at Plymouth, Iowa.

Children of Frank Detlef Engelbrecht and Dora Magdaline Sanny

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marcus, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll T623_423; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 20.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll T624_418; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 159.

Harlen Engelbrecht

M, b. circa 1921
Father*George Fredrick Engelbrecht b. 6 Nov 1890
Mother*Malinda Frick b. c 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarlen Engelbrecht was also known as Harland.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1921Harlen Engelbrecht was born circa 1921 at Iowa.
He was the son of George Fredrick Engelbrecht and Malinda Frick.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Omega, O'Brien, IowaHarlen Engelbrecht is listed as son on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of George Fredrick Engelbrecht at Omega, O'Brien, Iowa.

John Frick

M, b. circa 1866, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Frick married Katie Riessen.
Birthcirca 1866John Frick was born circa 1866 at Iowa.
Deathafter 1925He died after 1925.

Child of John Frick and Katie Riessen

Katie Riessen

F, b. circa 1875, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Frick.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKatie Riessen married John Frick.
Birthcirca 1875Katie Riessen was born circa 1875 at Iowa.
Deathafter 1925She died after 1925.

Child of Katie Riessen and John Frick

Gehrt Engelbrecht

M, d. before 1883
Life EventDateDescription
BirthGehrt Engelbrecht was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married Celia Severin.
Deathbefore 1883Gehrt Engelbrecht died before 1883 at Germany.

Children of Gehrt Engelbrecht and Celia Severin

Celia Severin

F, d. before 1883
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Engelbrecht.
Name VariationCelia Severin was also known as Siverin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCelia Severin married Gehrt Engelbrecht.
BirthCelia Severin was born at Germany.
Deathbefore 1883She died before 1883 at Germany.

Children of Celia Severin and Gehrt Engelbrecht

Detlef Hagge

M, b. circa 1845, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDetlef Hagge was also known as D.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDetlef Hagge married Catharina Mumm.
Birthcirca 1845Detlef Hagge was born circa 1845 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925He died after 1925.

Children of Detlef Hagge and Catharina Mumm

Catharina Mumm

F, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hagge.
Name VariationCatharina Mumm was also known as Chat.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatharina Mumm married Detlef Hagge.
BirthCatharina Mumm was born at Germany.
Deathbefore 1925She died before 1925.

Children of Catharina Mumm and Detlef Hagge

H. H. Borm

M, b. circa 1892
Father*Clarus Borm b. c 1855, d. a 1925
Mother*Catherine Rolfes b. c 1864, d. a 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1892H. H. Borm was born circa 1892 at Germany.
He was the son of Clarus Borm and Catherine Rolfes.
Marriagebefore 1922H. H. Borm married Caroline Engelbrecht, daughter of Henry Engelbrecht and Margaret Hagge, before 1922.

Clarus Borm

M, b. circa 1855, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClarus Borm married Catherine Rolfes.
Birthcirca 1855Clarus Borm was born circa 1855 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925He died after 1925.

Child of Clarus Borm and Catherine Rolfes

Catherine Rolfes

F, b. circa 1864, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Borm.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatherine Rolfes married Clarus Borm.
Birthcirca 1864Catherine Rolfes was born circa 1864 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925She died after 1925.

Child of Catherine Rolfes and Clarus Borm

Dora Magdaline Sanny

F, b. 11 July 1894, d. 23 January 1967
Father*Henry Sanny Sr. b. c 1867, d. a 1925
Mother*Ellsie Frank b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 February 1916As of 26 February 1916,her married name was Engelbrecht.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1894Dora Magdaline Sanny was born on 11 July 1894 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Henry Sanny Sr. and Ellsie Frank.
Marriage26 February 1916Dora Magdaline Sanny married Frank Detlef Engelbrecht, son of Henry Engelbrecht and Margaret Hagge, on 26 February 1916.
Death23 January 1967Dora Magdaline Sanny died on 23 January 1967 at age 72.
Burialafter 23 January 1967She was buried after 23 January 1967 at Remsen Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Meadow, Plymouth, IowaDora Magdaline Sanny is listed as wife on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frank Detlef Engelbrecht at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Emil Engelbrecht.

Children of Dora Magdaline Sanny and Frank Detlef Engelbrecht

Henry Sanny Sr.

M, b. circa 1867, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Sanny Sr. married Ellsie Frank.
Birthcirca 1867Henry Sanny Sr. was born circa 1867 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925He died after 1925.

Children of Henry Sanny Sr. and Ellsie Frank

Ellsie Frank

F, b. circa 1875, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sanny.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEllsie Frank married Henry Sanny Sr.
Birthcirca 1875Ellsie Frank was born circa 1875 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925She died after 1925.

Children of Ellsie Frank and Henry Sanny Sr.

Henry Sanny Jr.

M, b. circa 1903
Father*Henry Sanny Sr. b. c 1867, d. a 1925
Mother*Ellsie Frank b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1903Henry Sanny Jr. was born circa 1903 at Iowa.
He was the son of Henry Sanny Sr. and Ellsie Frank.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Meadow, Plymouth, IowaHenry Sanny Jr. is listed as brother-in-law on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frank Detlef Engelbrecht at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Emil Engelbrecht.