Friede-Abrahamson Genealogy Site

Martin Wilkening

M, b. 31 March 1898, d. October 1970

Father*

Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. b. 29 Oct 1853, d. 23 Mar 1929

Mother*

Augusta Plagge b. Mar 1862, d. 1944

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Martin Wilkening married Verona Melinda Meyer, daughter of William Meyer Sr. and Marie Schuette.
Birth	31 March 1898	Martin Wilkening was born on 31 March 1898 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge.
Death	October 1970	Martin Wilkening died in October 1970 at age 72.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Birth

31 March 1898

Martin Wilkening was born on 31 March 1898 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge.

Death

October 1970

Martin Wilkening died in October 1970 at age 72.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Crete, Will, Illinois	Martin Wilkening was listed as a son in Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Crete, Will, Illinois

Martin Wilkening was listed as a son in Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.

Henry Wilkening

M, b. October 1886, d. 1969

Father*

Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. b. 29 Oct 1853, d. 23 Mar 1929

Mother*

Augusta Plagge b. Mar 1862, d. 1944

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Henry Wilkening married Jennie F. Peyla.
Birth	October 1886	Henry Wilkening was born in October 1886 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge.
Death	1969	Henry Wilkening died in 1969.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Henry Wilkening married Jennie F. Peyla.

Birth

October 1886

Henry Wilkening was born in October 1886 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge.

Death

1969

Henry Wilkening died in 1969.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Crete, Will, Illinois	Henry Wilkening was listed as a son in Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Crete, Will, Illinois

Henry Wilkening was listed as a son in Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.

Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage

M, b. 27 April 1843, d. 6 January 1936

Father*

Johann Philipp Schrage b. 1811, d. 2 Dec 1874

Mother*

Engel Maria Sophia Wille b. 28 Jun 1813, d. 30 Oct 1893

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage was also known as Henry.
Name Variation		Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage was also known as Heinrich.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage was also known as Henry.

Name Variation

Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage was also known as Heinrich.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage married Louisa Diersen.
Birth	27 April 1843	Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage was born on 27 April 1843 at Germany.
		He was the son of Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille.
Death	6 January 1936	Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage died on 6 January 1936 at Will, Illinois, at age 92.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage married Louisa Diersen.

Birth

27 April 1843

Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage was born on 27 April 1843 at Germany.

He was the son of Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille.

Death

6 January 1936

Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage died on 6 January 1936 at Will, Illinois, at age 92.

Date	Location	Description
1857		Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage immigrated with Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille 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.

Date

Location

Description

1857

Johann Heinrich Philip Schrage immigrated with Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille 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.

Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage

F, b. 2 September 1849, d. 5 January 1937

Father*

Johann Philipp Schrage b. 1811, d. 2 Dec 1874

Mother*

Engel Maria Sophia Wille b. 28 Jun 1813, d. 30 Oct 1893

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage was also known as Engel Dorothea.
Name Variation		Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage was also known as Dorothea.
Name Variation		Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage was also known as Dora.
Married Name	18 January 1874	As of 18 January 1874,her married name was Oberheide.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage was also known as Engel Dorothea.

Name Variation

Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage was also known as Dorothea.

Name Variation

Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage was also known as Dora.

Married Name

18 January 1874

As of 18 January 1874,her married name was Oberheide.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 September 1849	Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage was born on 2 September 1849 at Germany.
		She was the daughter of Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille.
Marriage	18 January 1874	Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage married Christian Oberheide on 18 January 1874 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death	5 January 1937	Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage died on 5 January 1937 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 87.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 September 1849

Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage was born on 2 September 1849 at Germany.

She was the daughter of Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille.

Marriage

18 January 1874

Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage married Christian Oberheide on 18 January 1874 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Death

5 January 1937

Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage died on 5 January 1937 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 87.

Date	Location	Description
1853		Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage immigrated in 1853.
1857		She immigrated with Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille 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 Marie Dorothea Schrage and Christian Oberheide

Christian Henry Oberheide Jr. b. 1881, d. 1956
Frederick H. Oberheide b. 1886, d. 1973
William Oberheide b. 1888, d. 1979

Christian Oberheide

M, b. 23 November 1845, d. 11 March 1923

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Christian Oberheide was also known as Carl.
Name Variation		Christian Oberheide was also known as Christ.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Christian Oberheide was also known as Carl.

Name Variation

Christian Oberheide was also known as Christ.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 November 1845	Christian Oberheide was born on 23 November 1845 at Hanover, Germany.
Marriage	18 January 1874	He married Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage, daughter of Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille, on 18 January 1874 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death	11 March 1923	Christian Oberheide died on 11 March 1923 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 77.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 November 1845

Christian Oberheide was born on 23 November 1845 at Hanover, Germany.

Marriage

18 January 1874

He married Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage, daughter of Johann Philipp Schrage and Engel Maria Sophia Wille, on 18 January 1874 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Death

11 March 1923

Christian Oberheide died on 11 March 1923 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 77.

Children of Christian Oberheide and Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage

Christian Henry Oberheide Jr. b. 1881, d. 1956
Frederick H. Oberheide b. 1886, d. 1973
William Oberheide b. 1888, d. 1979

Jochim Henrich Christian Staeth

M, b. 1834, d. 2 May 1835

Father*

Jochim Staeth b. 1807, d. b 1870

Mother*

Friederike Henriette Sass b. c 1816, d. a Jun 1880

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1834	Jochim Henrich Christian Staeth was born in 1834 at Germany.
		He was the son of Jochim Staeth and Friederike Henriette Sass.
Death	2 May 1835	Jochim Henrich Christian Staeth died on 2 May 1835 at Germany.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1834

Jochim Henrich Christian Staeth was born in 1834 at Germany.

He was the son of Jochim Staeth and Friederike Henriette Sass.

Death

2 May 1835

Jochim Henrich Christian Staeth died on 2 May 1835 at Germany.

Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth

M, b. 10 January 1838, d. 21 December 1928

Father*

Jochim Staeth b. 1807, d. b 1870

Mother*

Friederike Henriette Sass b. c 1816, d. a Jun 1880

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 January 1838	Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth was born on 10 January 1838 at Germany.
		He was the son of Jochim Staeth and Friederike Henriette Sass.
Marriage	14 June 1863	Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth married Sophie Wille on 14 June 1863 at Illinois.
Death	21 December 1928	Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth died on 21 December 1928 at Will, Illinois, at age 90.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 January 1838

Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth was born on 10 January 1838 at Germany.

He was the son of Jochim Staeth and Friederike Henriette Sass.

Marriage

14 June 1863

Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth married Sophie Wille on 14 June 1863 at Illinois.

Death

21 December 1928

Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth died on 21 December 1928 at Will, Illinois, at age 90.

Child of Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth and Sophie Wille

Friedrike Staeth b. 18 Aug 1872, d. 6 Sep 1955

Sophie Wille

F, b. 19 August 1844, d. 31 December 1918

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Sophie Wille was also known as Elnora Sophie.
Married Name	14 June 1863	As of 14 June 1863,her married name was Staeth.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Sophie Wille was also known as Elnora Sophie.

Married Name

14 June 1863

As of 14 June 1863,her married name was Staeth.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 August 1844	Sophie Wille was born on 19 August 1844 at Germany.
Marriage	14 June 1863	She married Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth, son of Jochim Staeth and Friederike Henriette Sass, on 14 June 1863 at Illinois.
Death	31 December 1918	Sophie Wille died on 31 December 1918 at Will, Illinois, at age 74.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 August 1844

Sophie Wille was born on 19 August 1844 at Germany.

Marriage

14 June 1863

She married Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth, son of Jochim Staeth and Friederike Henriette Sass, on 14 June 1863 at Illinois.

Death

31 December 1918

Sophie Wille died on 31 December 1918 at Will, Illinois, at age 74.

Child of Sophie Wille and Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth

Friedrike Staeth b. 18 Aug 1872, d. 6 Sep 1955

Elsia Heldt

F, b. January 1891

Father*

William Henry Heldt b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 29 Apr 1935

Mother*

Alvina Kaiser b. Dec 1869, d. 1935

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	January 1891	Elsia Heldt was born in January 1891 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1891

Elsia Heldt was born in January 1891 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Elsia Heldt was listed as a daughter in William Henry Heldt's household on the 1900 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Elsia Heldt was listed as a daughter in William Henry Heldt's household on the 1900 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T623_312; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 55.

Tillie Heldt

F, b. December 1894

Father*

William Henry Heldt b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 29 Apr 1935

Mother*

Alvina Kaiser b. Dec 1869, d. 1935

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Tillie Heldt was also known as Lillie.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Tillie Heldt was also known as Lillie.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	December 1894	Tillie Heldt was born in December 1894 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

December 1894

Tillie Heldt was born in December 1894 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Tillie Heldt was listed as a daughter in William Henry Heldt's household on the 1900 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Tillie Heldt was listed as a daughter in William Henry Heldt's household on the 1900 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T623_312; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 55.

Della Heldt

F, b. November 1896

Father*

William Henry Heldt b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 29 Apr 1935

Mother*

Alvina Kaiser b. Dec 1869, d. 1935

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	November 1896	Della Heldt was born in November 1896 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1896

Della Heldt was born in November 1896 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Della Heldt was listed as a daughter in William Henry Heldt's household on the 1900 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Della Heldt was listed as a daughter in William Henry Heldt's household on the 1900 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T623_312; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 55.

Alvina Heldt

F, b. August 1898

Father*

William Henry Heldt b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 29 Apr 1935

Mother*

Alvina Kaiser b. Dec 1869, d. 1935

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	August 1898	Alvina Heldt was born in August 1898 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

August 1898

Alvina Heldt was born in August 1898 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Alvina Heldt was listed as a daughter in William Henry Heldt's household on the 1900 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Alvina Heldt was listed as a daughter in William Henry Heldt's household on the 1900 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T623_312; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 55.

Verne R. Heldt

M, b. 3 February 1907

Father*

William Henry Heldt b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 29 Apr 1935

Mother*

Alvina Kaiser b. Dec 1869, d. 1935

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Verne R. Heldt was also known as Vernie.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Verne R. Heldt was also known as Vernie.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 February 1907	Verne R. Heldt was born on 3 February 1907 at Illinois.
		He was the son of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 February 1907

Verne R. Heldt was born on 3 February 1907 at Illinois.

He was the son of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Vera Heldt

F, b. circa 1912

Father*

William Henry Heldt b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 29 Apr 1935

Mother*

Alvina Kaiser b. Dec 1869, d. 1935

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1912	Vera Heldt was born circa 1912 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1912

Vera Heldt was born circa 1912 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Henry Heldt and Alvina Kaiser.

Frederick Kaiser

M, d. 1869

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	before 1867	Frederick Kaiser married Sophia Russow before 1867.
Death	1869	Frederick Kaiser died in 1869.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

before 1867

Frederick Kaiser married Sophia Russow before 1867.

Death

1869

Frederick Kaiser died in 1869.

Children of Frederick Kaiser and Sophia Russow

Fred Kaiser b. 4 Mar 1867, d. 15 Jun 1937
Alvina Kaiser+ b. Dec 1869, d. 1935

Sophia Russow

F, b. 1 March 1841, d. August 1910

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1867	As of before 1867,her married name was Kaiser.
Married Name	after 1870	As of after 1870,her married name was Kurechenmeistar.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1867

As of before 1867,her married name was Kaiser.

Married Name

after 1870

As of after 1870,her married name was Kurechenmeistar.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 March 1841	Sophia Russow was born on 1 March 1841 at Germany.
Marriage	before 1867	She married Frederick Kaiser before 1867.
Marriage	after 1870	Sophia Russow married Carl Kurechenmeistar after 1870.
Death	August 1910	Sophia Russow died in August 1910 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 69.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 March 1841

Sophia Russow was born on 1 March 1841 at Germany.

Marriage

before 1867

She married Frederick Kaiser before 1867.

Marriage

after 1870

Sophia Russow married Carl Kurechenmeistar after 1870.

Death

August 1910

Sophia Russow died in August 1910 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 69.

Children of Sophia Russow and Frederick Kaiser

Fred Kaiser b. 4 Mar 1867, d. 15 Jun 1937
Alvina Kaiser+ b. Dec 1869, d. 1935

Fred Kaiser

F, b. 4 March 1867, d. 15 June 1937

Father*

Frederick Kaiser d. 1869

Mother*

Sophia Russow b. 1 Mar 1841, d. Aug 1910

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 March 1867	Fred Kaiser was born on 4 March 1867.
		She was the daughter of Frederick Kaiser and Sophia Russow.
Death	15 June 1937	Fred Kaiser died on 15 June 1937 at age 70.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 March 1867

Fred Kaiser was born on 4 March 1867.

She was the daughter of Frederick Kaiser and Sophia Russow.

Death

15 June 1937

Fred Kaiser died on 15 June 1937 at age 70.

Carl Kurechenmeistar

M, b. 11 April 1862, d. December 1911

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 April 1862	Carl Kurechenmeistar was born on 11 April 1862.
Marriage	after 1870	He married Sophia Russow after 1870.
Death	December 1911	Carl Kurechenmeistar died in December 1911 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 49.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 April 1862

Carl Kurechenmeistar was born on 11 April 1862.

Marriage

after 1870

He married Sophia Russow after 1870.

Death

December 1911

Carl Kurechenmeistar died in December 1911 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 49.

William Schroeder

M, b. November 1869

Father*

Henry Schroeder b. Sep 1840, d. 30 Jun 1901

Mother*

Friederike Maria Caroline Staeth b. 11 Sep 1847, d. 3 Jan 1925

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	November 1869	William Schroeder was born in November 1869 at Illinois also reported as circa 1867.
		He was the son of Henry Schroeder and Friederike Maria Caroline Staeth.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1869

William Schroeder was born in November 1869 at Illinois also reported as circa 1867.

He was the son of Henry Schroeder and Friederike Maria Caroline Staeth.

Census Date	Location	Description
29 June 1870	Champaign, Champaign, Illinois	William Schroeder was listed in Henry Schroeder's household on the 1870 Census at Champaign, Champaign, Illinois.¹
June 1880	Windsor, Fayette, Iowa	William Schroeder was listed as a son in Henry Schroeder's household on the 1880 Census at Windsor, Fayette, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

29 June 1870

Champaign, Champaign, Illinois

William Schroeder was listed in Henry Schroeder's household on the 1870 Census at Champaign, Champaign, Illinois.¹

June 1880

Windsor, Fayette, Iowa

William Schroeder was listed as a son in Henry Schroeder's household on the 1880 Census at Windsor, Fayette, Iowa.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: M593_193; Page: 30A; Image: 63; Family History Library Film: 545692.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0340 Page Number 247A.

Mary (?)

F, b. circa 1804, d. after June 1870

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1804	Mary (?) was born circa 1804 at Prussia.
Death	after June 1870	She died after June 1870.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1804

Mary (?) was born circa 1804 at Prussia.

Death

after June 1870

She died after June 1870.

Census Date

Location

Description

29 June 1870

Champaign, Champaign, Illinois

Mary (?) was listed in Henry Schroeder's household on the 1870 Census at Champaign, Champaign, Illinois.¹

Child of Mary (?)

Henry Schroeder+ b. Sep 1840, d. 30 Jun 1901

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: M593_193; Page: 30A; Image: 63; Family History Library Film: 545692.

Frank Kurth

M, b. circa 1860

Father*

John Kurth b. May 1830, d. b 1910

Mother*

Minnie Holzmann b. Jul 1836, d. a 1910

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1860

Frank Kurth was born circa 1860 at Illinois.

He was the son of John Kurth and Minnie Holzmann.

Census Date

Location

Description

15 August 1860

Bloomingdale, DuPage, Illinois

Frank Kurth was listed in John Kurth's household on the 1860 Census at Bloomingdale, DuPage, Illinois.¹

June 1880

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Frank Kurth was listed as a son in John Kurth's household on the 1880 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bloomingdale, DuPage, Illinois; Roll: M653_175; Page: 324; Image: 324; Family History Library Film: 803175.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 9C; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0019.

Ellen Kurth

F, b. circa 1862

Father*

John Kurth b. May 1830, d. b 1910

Mother*

Minnie Holzmann b. Jul 1836, d. a 1910

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1862

Ellen Kurth was born circa 1862 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of John Kurth and Minnie Holzmann.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Ellen Kurth was listed as a daughter in John Kurth's household on the 1880 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 9C; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0019.

George Kurth

M, b. circa 1864

Father*

John Kurth b. May 1830, d. b 1910

Mother*

Minnie Holzmann b. Jul 1836, d. a 1910

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1864

George Kurth was born circa 1864 at Illinois.

He was the son of John Kurth and Minnie Holzmann.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

George Kurth was listed as a son in John Kurth's household on the 1880 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 9C; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0019.

Albert Kurth

M, b. 27 September 1866, d. 15 May 1894

Father*

John Kurth b. May 1830, d. b 1910

Mother*

Minnie Holzmann b. Jul 1836, d. a 1910

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 September 1866

Albert Kurth was born on 27 September 1866 at Du Page, Illinois.

He was the son of John Kurth and Minnie Holzmann.

Marriage

22 January 1893

Albert Kurth married Friedrike Staeth, daughter of Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth and Sophie Wille, on 22 January 1893.

Death

15 May 1894

Albert Kurth died on 15 May 1894 at age 27.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Albert Kurth was listed as a son in John Kurth's household on the 1880 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 9C; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0019.

Willie Kurth

M, b. circa 1868

Father*

John Kurth b. May 1830, d. b 1910

Mother*

Minnie Holzmann b. Jul 1836, d. a 1910

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1868

Willie Kurth was born circa 1868 at Illinois.

He was the son of John Kurth and Minnie Holzmann.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Willie Kurth was listed as a son in John Kurth's household on the 1880 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 9C; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0019.

Minnie Kurth

F, b. circa 1878

Father*

John Kurth b. May 1830, d. b 1910

Mother*

Minnie Holzmann b. Jul 1836, d. a 1910

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1878

Minnie Kurth was born circa 1878 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of John Kurth and Minnie Holzmann.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Minnie Kurth was listed as a daughter in John Kurth's household on the 1880 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 9C; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0019.

Friedrike Staeth

F, b. 18 August 1872, d. 6 September 1955

Father*

Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth b. 10 Jan 1838, d. 21 Dec 1928

Mother*

Sophie Wille b. 19 Aug 1844, d. 31 Dec 1918

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

22 January 1893

As of 22 January 1893,her married name was Kurth.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 August 1872

Friedrike Staeth was born on 18 August 1872 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Friedrich Johann Daniel Christian Staeth and Sophie Wille.

Marriage

22 January 1893

Friedrike Staeth married Albert Kurth, son of John Kurth and Minnie Holzmann, on 22 January 1893.

Death

6 September 1955

Friedrike Staeth died on 6 September 1955 at age 83.

Bath Kurth

F, b. circa 1857

Father*

John Kurth b. May 1830, d. b 1910

Mother*

Minnie Holzmann b. Jul 1836, d. a 1910

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1857

Bath Kurth was born circa 1857 at Amsterdam.

She was the daughter of John Kurth and Minnie Holzmann.

Census Date

Location

Description

15 August 1860

Bloomingdale, DuPage, Illinois

Bath Kurth was listed in John Kurth's household on the 1860 Census at Bloomingdale, DuPage, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bloomingdale, DuPage, Illinois; Roll: M653_175; Page: 324; Image: 324; Family History Library Film: 803175.

August F. Seegers

M, b. circa 1890

Father*

Christopher Seegers b. 19 Feb 1853, d. 12 Mar 1924

Mother*

Maria Claus b. 8 Nov 1857, d. 3 Jun 1893

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

August F. Seegers was also known as Seigers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1890

August F. Seegers was born circa 1890 at Indiana.

He was the son of Christopher Seegers and Maria Claus.

Marriage

14 February 1915

August F. Seegers married Emma W. Kohlscheen, daughter of Fred Kohlscheen and Sophia E. Kuehl, on 14 February 1915 at Lake, Indiana.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1910

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

August F. Seegers was listed as a hired man in August F. Seehausen's household on the 1910 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

Child of August F. Seegers and Emma W. Kohlscheen

Mabel Seegers b. c 1917

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_362; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 581.

Mabel Seegers

F, b. circa 1917

Father*

August F. Seegers b. c 1890

Mother*

Emma W. Kohlscheen b. c 1890

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Mabel Seegers was born circa 1917 at Indiana.

She was the daughter of August F. Seegers and Emma W. Kohlscheen.

Christopher Seegers

M, b. 19 February 1853, d. 12 March 1924

Father*

Christopher Seegers b. 2 Oct 1821, d. 19 Mar 1880

Mother*

Engel Maria Caroline Schreck b. 29 May 1828, d. 20 Jun 1865

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Christopher Seegers was also known as Christoph.

Name Variation

Christopher Seegers was also known as Chris.

Name Variation

Christopher Seegers was also known as Christ.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 February 1853

Christopher Seegers was born on 19 February 1853 at Indiana also reported as Feb 1853.

He was the son of Christopher Seegers and Engel Maria Caroline Schreck.

Marriage

15 February 1877

Christopher Seegers married Maria Claus on 15 February 1877 at Lake, Indiana.

Death

12 March 1924

Christopher Seegers died on 12 March 1924 at Lake, Indiana, at age 71.

Census Date

Location

Description

24 July 1860

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Christopher Seegers was listed in Christopher Seegers's household on the 1860 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; listed as Christofor Sagers.¹

10 June 1870

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Christopher Seegers was listed in Christopher Seegers's household on the 1870 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.²

Children of Christopher Seegers and Maria Claus

Henry Seegers+ b. c 1881
August F. Seegers+ b. c 1890
Harry Seegers+ b. 22 Mar 1893, d. Oct 1972

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 805; Image: 359; Family History Library Film: 803274.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 386A; Image: 511; Family History Library Film: 545832.

Maria Claus

F, b. 8 November 1857, d. 3 June 1893

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Maria Claus was also known as Clause.

Married Name

15 February 1877

As of 15 February 1877,her married name was Seegers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 November 1857

Maria Claus was born on 8 November 1857 at Will, Illinois.

Marriage

15 February 1877

She married Christopher Seegers, son of Christopher Seegers and Engel Maria Caroline Schreck, on 15 February 1877 at Lake, Indiana.

Death

3 June 1893

Maria Claus died on 3 June 1893 at age 35.

Children of Maria Claus and Christopher Seegers

Henry Seegers+ b. c 1881
August F. Seegers+ b. c 1890
Harry Seegers+ b. 22 Mar 1893, d. Oct 1972

Carrie H. (?)

F, b. circa 1890

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Carrie H. (?) was also known as Carry (?)

Married Name

circa March 1910

As of circa March 1910,her married name was Seehausen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1890

Carrie H. (?) was born circa 1890 at Indiana.

Marriage

circa March 1910

She married August F. Seehausen, son of Hans Heinrich Seehausen and Anna Catharina Christina Sophia Seegers, circa March 1910.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1910

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Carrie H. (?) was listed as wife in August F. Seehausen's household on the 1910 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

Children of Carrie H. (?) and August F. Seehausen

Dorothy H. Seehausen b. c 1915
Norbert H. Seehausen b. c 1917

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_362; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 581.

Dorothy H. Seehausen

F, b. circa 1915

Father*

August F. Seehausen b. Sep 1886

Mother*

Carrie H. (?) b. c 1890

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1915

Dorothy H. Seehausen was born circa 1915 at Indiana.

She was the daughter of August F. Seehausen and Carrie H. (?)

Norbert H. Seehausen

M, b. circa 1917

Father*

August F. Seehausen b. Sep 1886

Mother*

Carrie H. (?) b. c 1890

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Norbert H. Seehausen was born circa 1917 at Indiana.

He was the son of August F. Seehausen and Carrie H. (?)

Henry Seegers

M, b. circa 1881

Father*

Christopher Seegers b. 19 Feb 1853, d. 12 Mar 1924

Mother*

Maria Claus b. 8 Nov 1857, d. 3 Jun 1893

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1881

Henry Seegers was born circa 1881 at Indiana.

He was the son of Christopher Seegers and Maria Claus.

Marriage

circa 1906

Henry Seegers married Emma (?) circa 1906.

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1900

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Henry Seegers was listed as a servant in William Seehausen's household on the 1900 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; living next door to his brother Henry Seehausen.¹

Child of Henry Seegers and Emma (?)

Bernice Seegers b. c 1907

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T623_383; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 28.

Emma (?)

F, b. circa 1887

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1906

As of circa 1906,her married name was Seegers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1887

Emma (?) was born circa 1887 at Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1906

She married Henry Seegers, son of Christopher Seegers and Maria Claus, circa 1906.

Date

Location

Description

1910

Emma (?) had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Child of Emma (?) and Henry Seegers

Bernice Seegers b. c 1907

Bernice Seegers

F, b. circa 1907

Father*

Henry Seegers b. c 1881

Mother*

Emma (?) b. c 1887

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1907

Bernice Seegers was born circa 1907 at Indiana.

She was the daughter of Henry Seegers and Emma (?)

Dorothea (?)

F, b. May 1864, d. 1908

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Dorothea (?) was also known as Dora (?)

Married Name

circa 1885

As of circa 1885,her married name was Seehausen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

May 1864

Dorothea (?) was born in May 1864 at Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1885

She married William Seehausen, son of Henry Seehausen and Wilhelmina Marianna Glade, circa 1885.

Death

1908

Dorothea (?) died in 1908.

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1900

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Dorothea (?) was listed as wife in William Seehausen's household on the 1900 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; living next door to his brother Henry Seehausen.¹

Date

Location

Description

1900

Dorothea (?) had zero children.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T623_383; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 28.

Alvin Hitzemann

M, b. October 1894

Father*

Friedrich Hitzemann b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 14 Nov 1949

Mother*

Sophia Seegers b. 20 Jan 1871, d. 24 Jul 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

October 1894

Alvin Hitzemann was born in October 1894 at Indiana.

He was the son of Friedrich Hitzemann and Sophia Seegers.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 June 1900

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Alvin Hitzemann was listed as a son in Friedrich Hitzemann's household on the 1900 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

20 April 1910

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Alvin Hitzemann was listed as a son in Friedrich Hitzemann's household on the 1910 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; household also includes boarder Henry Hitzeman, age 43, single.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T623_383; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 28.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_362; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 585; FHL microfilm: 1374375.

Edwin Hitzemann

M, b. May 1897

Father*

Friedrich Hitzemann b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 14 Nov 1949

Mother*

Sophia Seegers b. 20 Jan 1871, d. 24 Jul 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

May 1897

Edwin Hitzemann was born in May 1897 at Indiana.

He was the son of Friedrich Hitzemann and Sophia Seegers.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 June 1900

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Edwin Hitzemann was listed as a son in Friedrich Hitzemann's household on the 1900 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

20 April 1910

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Edwin Hitzemann was listed as a son in Friedrich Hitzemann's household on the 1910 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; household also includes boarder Henry Hitzeman, age 43, single.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T623_383; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 28.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_362; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 585; FHL microfilm: 1374375.

Walter Hitzemann

M, b. August 1898

Father*

Friedrich Hitzemann b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 14 Nov 1949

Mother*

Sophia Seegers b. 20 Jan 1871, d. 24 Jul 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

August 1898

Walter Hitzemann was born in August 1898.

He was the son of Friedrich Hitzemann and Sophia Seegers.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 June 1900

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Walter Hitzemann was listed as a son in Friedrich Hitzemann's household on the 1900 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T623_383; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 28.

Dora Hitzemann

F, b. circa 1901

Father*

Friedrich Hitzemann b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 14 Nov 1949

Mother*

Sophia Seegers b. 20 Jan 1871, d. 24 Jul 1928

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Sauer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1901

Dora Hitzemann was born circa 1901 at Indiana.

She was the daughter of Friedrich Hitzemann and Sophia Seegers.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Dora Hitzemann was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Hitzemann's household on the 1910 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; household also includes boarder Henry Hitzeman, age 43, single.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_362; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 585; FHL microfilm: 1374375.

Bernice E. Hitzemann

F, b. 31 January 1905, d. 20 June 1993

Father*

Friedrich Hitzemann b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 14 Nov 1949

Mother*

Sophia Seegers b. 20 Jan 1871, d. 24 Jul 1928

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Helmer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bernice E. Hitzemann married Edwin H. Helmer.

Birth

31 January 1905

Bernice E. Hitzemann was born on 31 January 1905 at Indiana.

She was the daughter of Friedrich Hitzemann and Sophia Seegers.

Death

20 June 1993

Bernice E. Hitzemann died on 20 June 1993 at age 88.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Bernice E. Hitzemann was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Hitzemann's household on the 1910 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; household also includes boarder Henry Hitzeman, age 43, single.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_362; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 585; FHL microfilm: 1374375.

Edwin H. Helmer

M, b. 12 April 1898, d. 25 September 1941

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Edwin H. Helmer married Bernice E. Hitzemann, daughter of Friedrich Hitzemann and Sophia Seegers.

Birth

12 April 1898

Edwin H. Helmer was born on 12 April 1898.

Death

25 September 1941

He died on 25 September 1941 at age 43.

Alice Hitzemann

F, b. circa May 1909

Father*

Friedrich Hitzemann b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 14 Nov 1949

Mother*

Sophia Seegers b. 20 Jan 1871, d. 24 Jul 1928

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Beckwith.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa May 1909

Alice Hitzemann was born circa May 1909 at Indiana.

She was the daughter of Friedrich Hitzemann and Sophia Seegers.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Alice Hitzemann was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Hitzemann's household on the 1910 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; household also includes boarder Henry Hitzeman, age 43, single.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_362; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 585; FHL microfilm: 1374375.

William Hitzemann

M, b. 8 October 1910, d. 18 April 1929

Father*

Friedrich Hitzemann b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 14 Nov 1949

Mother*

Sophia Seegers b. 20 Jan 1871, d. 24 Jul 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 October 1910

William Hitzemann was born on 8 October 1910 at Indiana.

He was the son of Friedrich Hitzemann and Sophia Seegers.

Death

18 April 1929

William Hitzemann died on 18 April 1929 at Lake, Indiana, at age 18.