William Noonan

M, d. before 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2013William Noonan died before 2013.

Charles R. Jenaman

M
Life EventDateDescription
DeathCharles R. Jenaman died at died in infancy.

George Wagner

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge Wagner married Dorothy Wingate.

Child of George Wagner and Dorothy Wingate

Dorothy Wingate

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wagner.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy Wingate married George Wagner.

Child of Dorothy Wingate and George Wagner

William I. Fure

M, b. circa 1893, d. December 1966
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam I. Fure married Mary Ellen Linden, daughter of (?) Linden.
Birthcirca 1893William I. Fure was born circa 1893.
DeathDecember 1966He died in December 1966 at at hospital, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, William I. Fure obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 20, 1966 - William I. Fure obituary

Children of William I. Fure and Mary Ellen Linden

Mary Ellen Linden

F, b. 4 June 1896, d. 13 February 1975
Father*(?) Linden
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Fure.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Ellen Linden married William I. Fure.
Birth4 June 1896Mary Ellen Linden was born on 4 June 1896.
She was the daughter of (?) Linden.
Death13 February 1975Mary Ellen Linden died on 13 February 1975 at age 78 Mary Ellen (Linden) Fure obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal February 15, 1975 - Mary Ellen (Linden) Fure obituary

Children of Mary Ellen Linden and William I. Fure

Paul Fure

M, b. 15 October 1931, d. 21 May 2017
Father*William I. Fure b. c 1893, d. Dec 1966
Mother*Mary Ellen Linden b. 4 Jun 1896, d. 13 Feb 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 October 1931Paul Fure was born on 15 October 1931 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of William I. Fure and Mary Ellen Linden.
Death21 May 2017Paul Fure died on 21 May 2017 at age 85 Paul W. Fure, 85, of Platteville, died on Sunday May 21, 2017 at his home. Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville where Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Paul W. Fure Memorial Fund.
Paul was born on October 15, 1931 in Platteville, the son of William and Mary Ellen (Linden) Fure. He was united in marriage to Donna Hughes on February 11, 1956 in Platteville. He worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years where he was a welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, playing cards. Paul always enjoyed winning at the casino.

Paul is survived by his wife, Donna, of Platteville; four children, Jeff Fure, Kris (Mary) Fure, Rick (Lisa) Fure, Lynn Fure; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, JillAnn in infancy; sisters, Mary Reuter and Florence Hoadley; brothers, Clarence and Kenneth Fure.

Francis Kenneth Fure

M, b. 13 August 1929, d. 4 August 2016
Father*William I. Fure b. c 1893, d. Dec 1966
Mother*Mary Ellen Linden b. 4 Jun 1896, d. 13 Feb 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrancis Kenneth Fure was also known as Kenny.
Name VariationFrancis Kenneth Fure was also known as Kenneth.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1929Francis Kenneth Fure was born on 13 August 1929.
He was the son of William I. Fure and Mary Ellen Linden.
Marriage18 September 1956Francis Kenneth Fure married Joan Leyh on 18 September 1956.
Death4 August 2016Francis Kenneth Fure died on 4 August 2016 at age 86 Francis Kenneth “Kenny” Fure, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Manor Care Health Services, Platteville. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, where military rites will be accorded by VFW Post #5274 and American Legion Post #42. Father Alex Navarro will officiate. Friends may call from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where there will be a parish rosary at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Monday, at the church. Memorials may be made to the Francis Kenneth “Kenny” Fure Memorial Fund.

Kenny was born prematurely and at home on August 13, 1929 to William and Mary Ellen (Linden) Fure. As the family story goes, the doctor who delivered him told his parents that if he was alive yet at noon to let him know. Kenny was so small at birth that his father could slide his wedding ring all the way up his arm to his shoulder. His Grandmother Linden kept him warm by filling Mason jars with hot water and placing them around the shoe box that served as his bassinette. Kenny graduated from Platteville High School in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on October 12, 1950 and was given a hardship discharge on June 18, 1954 so he could take care of the family farm after his father fell ill. Kenny married Joan Leyh on September 18, 1956. He and Joan farmed in the area for 8 years until Kenny began working for the Wisconsin State University – Platteville as a maintenance mechanic; he eventually was promoted to electrician and retired in 1989.

Kenny was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, uncle, and brother. He absolutely loved to hunt deer and turkey and go fishing. He and his brothers and younger sister made annual fishing trips up north for many years. He loved to tinker and could build or fix anything. He also volunteered at St. Mary’s Parochial School for many years, performing electrical work and other maintenance at no charge.

Kenny is survived by his brother, Paul (Donna) Fure of Platteville; sisters-in-law, Ida Fure of Cassville, WI and Joyce Novinski of Edmund, WI. He is also survived by five children, Linda (William) Koepcke of Verona, WI; Lawrence (Diane) Fure, of Belmont, WI; Karen (Joseph) Hammes of Waukesha, WI; Stan Fure of Madison; and Chris (Nate Williams) Fure of Fridley, MN; six grandchildren, Mike Fure, Matt Fure, Aimee (Jamin) Arn, Ryan Murray, and Alyssa and Jenna Hammes; one step-granddaughter, Christina (Jeff) Liepins; one step-grandson, Raymond Koepcke; nine great-grandchildren, Simon, Christian, Joshua, Collin, Jacob, Kaitlyn, Autumn, Hunter, and Jake; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; sisters, Florence Hoadley and Mary Reuter; brother, Clarence Fure; two infant sons, Wayne and Kevin; and granddaughter, Kayla Hammes.

Clarence Fure

M, b. 6 January 1934, d. 17 July 2014
Father*William I. Fure b. c 1893, d. Dec 1966
Mother*Mary Ellen Linden b. 4 Jun 1896, d. 13 Feb 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 January 1934Clarence Fure was born on 6 January 1934.
He was the son of William I. Fure and Mary Ellen Linden.
Marriage31 July 1954Clarence Fure married Ida Mae Reuter, daughter of E. Lester Reuter and Mildred M. Pitzen, on 31 July 1954.
Death17 July 2014Clarence Fure died on 17 July 2014 at age 80 Clarence J. Fure, age 80, of Cassville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at UPH Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. He was born on January 6, 1934, in Platteville, the son of William and Mary (Linden) Fure. Clarence grew up on the family farm near Platteville. He served in the United States Army and was united in marriage on July 31, 1954, to Ida Mae Reuter. Clarence retired from John Deere after thirty plus years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards with the guys and spending time with his family. Clarence was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and loved his Milwaukee's Best. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and the American Legion Post No. 352 of Cassville.

Survivors include his loving wife, Ida Mae Fure, Cassville; their children: Victoria (Gary) Yunk; Michael (Marcia) Fure; David (Lori) Fure; William Fure, all of Cassville; Lisa (Michael) Rauch, Evansville; Robin (Luke) Demes; Richard "Ernie" (Chrystal) Fure; Michele (Brian) Bierman, all of Cassville; twenty-one grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild on the way; his siblings: Florence Hoadley, Francis "Kenny" (Joan) Fure, and Paul (Donna) Fure all of Platteville; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Lee Fure; a sister, Mary Reuter; and his brothers-in-law, Norbert Reuter and Gordon Hoadley.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 21, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial with military honors was held in St. Charles Cemetery, Cassville. Family and friends called on Sunday, July 20, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville where a 2:45 p.m. scripture service will be held. Friends also called on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Mary Fure

F, d. before 2014
Father*William I. Fure b. c 1893, d. Dec 1966
Mother*Mary Ellen Linden b. 4 Jun 1896, d. 13 Feb 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Reuter.
Life EventDateDescription
Mary Fure was the daughter of William I. Fure and Mary Ellen Linden.
MarriageMary Fure married Norbert Reuter, son of E. Lester Reuter and Mildred M. Pitzen.
Deathbefore 2014Mary Fure died before 2014.

Norbert Reuter

M, d. before 2014
Father*E. Lester Reuter b. 3 Mar 1906, d. Sep 1987
Mother*Mildred M. Pitzen b. 9 Aug 1907, d. 27 Apr 2000
Life EventDateDescription
Norbert Reuter was the son of E. Lester Reuter and Mildred M. Pitzen.
MarriageNorbert Reuter married Mary Fure, daughter of William I. Fure and Mary Ellen Linden.
Deathbefore 2014Norbert Reuter died before 2014.

Brian McClain

M, b. 23 March 1952, d. 14 May 2010
Father*LeRoy Joseph McClain b. 28 Mar 1916, d. 17 Mar 1986
Mother*Marian Elizabeth Bogue b. 25 Oct 1918, d. 17 Mar 1991
Charts
Matthew McClain Descendants Chart
Elizabeth Golden Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 March 1952Brian McClain was born on 23 March 1952 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of LeRoy Joseph McClain and Marian Elizabeth Bogue.
Death14 May 2010Brian McClain died on 14 May 2010 at age 58 Brian Jerome McClain, 58, of Olin, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, died, Friday, May 14, 2010, in rural Olin.

A memorial luncheon will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Hale Tap for family and friends. The family has honored his wishes and cremation rites have been accorded. The Lahey Funeral & Cremation Services, Olin, is in charge of arrangements.

He was born on March 23, 1952, in Dubuque, son of Le Roy and Marian (Bogue) McClain. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.

Brian served in the Marine Corps during peace time.

He was a truck driver for many years for several trucking firms.

Brian was a member of the Abate Motorcycle Club and NRA.

Surviving are his ex-wife whom he resided with, Patricia McClain, of Olin; his children, Christy Lynne McClain , of Washington, Mandy (Jason) Soper, Brianne (Matt Walshire) McClain and Samantha (Marshall Bassett) McClain , all of Olin; a stepdaughter, Becky (Nathaniel) White, of Colesburg; 11 grandchildren; and two brothers, Mike (Jan) McClain, of Cassville, Wis., and Kevin McClain, of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and a sister, Patty.

Fred J. Rupp

M, b. 18 August 1888, d. 27 June 1960
Father*John Peter Rupp b. 7 Mar 1849, d. 18 May 1928
Mother*Gertrude Byer b. 16 Sep 1856, d. 21 Jul 1911
Fred Rupp 1905-Colorized
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 August 1888Fred J. Rupp was born on 18 August 1888 at Iowa also reported as Aug 1889.
He was the son of John Peter Rupp and Gertrude Byer.
Marriage16 January 1912Fred J. Rupp married Elizabeth Beckman on 16 January 1912 at Calmar, Iowa.
Death27 June 1960Fred J. Rupp died on 27 June 1960 at age 71.
Burialafter 27 June 1960He was buried after 27 June 1960 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 June 1900Rock, Cherokee, IowaFred J. Rupp was listed as a son in John Peter Rupp's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.1
DateLocationDescription
30 October 1905Maryhill, Cherokee, IowaFred J. Rupp was the best man at the wedding of Margaret Elizabeth Thiel and Herman Jacob Rupp on 30 October 1905 at Maryhill, Cherokee, Iowa; Herman Rupp and Maggie Thiel wedding portrait - Best Man is Fred Rupp and Mary Thiel is bridesmaid.
1928Cherokee, IowaFred J. Rupp lived in 1928 at Cherokee, Iowa.

Children of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 180.

Bessie Irene Ryan

F, b. 13 January 1891, d. 22 November 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBessie Irene Ryan was also known as Bessie Idela.
Name VariationBessie Irene Ryan was also known as Elizabeth Bessie.
Married Name9 April 1913As of 9 April 1913,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 January 1891Bessie Irene Ryan was born on 13 January 1891 at Quimby, Cherokee, Iowa.
Marriage9 April 1913She married Peter John Rupp, son of John Peter Rupp and Gertrude Byer, on 9 April 1913 at Ime. Con. Church, Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
Death22 November 1972Bessie Irene Ryan died on 22 November 1972 at Cherokee, Iowa, at age 81 Mrs Peter J Rupp (Bessie Ryan) obituary.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 24 Nov 1972 - Mrs Peter J Rupp (Bessie Ryan) obituary
Burialafter 22 November 1972She was buried after 22 November 1972 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.

Children of Bessie Irene Ryan and Peter John Rupp

Bertille Catherine Rupp

F, b. 15 July 1916, d. 4 March 2004
Father*Fred J. Rupp b. 18 Aug 1888, d. 27 Jun 1960
Mother*Elizabeth Beckman b. 1 Sep 1886, d. 23 Mar 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBertille Catherine Rupp was also known as Bertelle.
Married Name24 July 1937As of 24 July 1937,her married name was Walstead.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 July 1916Bertille Catherine Rupp was born on 15 July 1916 at Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman.
Marriage24 July 1937Bertille Catherine Rupp married Melvin Carl Walstead on 24 July 1937 at LeMars, Iowa.
Death4 March 2004Bertille Catherine Rupp died on 4 March 2004 at age 87.

Children of Bertille Catherine Rupp and Melvin Carl Walstead

Melvin Carl Walstead

M, b. 15 June 1912, d. 30 August 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 June 1912Melvin Carl Walstead was born on 15 June 1912 at Iowa.
Marriage24 July 1937He married Bertille Catherine Rupp, daughter of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman, on 24 July 1937 at LeMars, Iowa.
Death30 August 1975Melvin Carl Walstead died on 30 August 1975 at Missouri at age 63.

Children of Melvin Carl Walstead and Bertille Catherine Rupp

Alphonse Emil Kaufmann

M, b. June 1863, d. 25 November 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlphonse Emil Kaufmann was also known as Al.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1863Alphonse Emil Kaufmann was born in June 1863 at Illinois also reported as 1859.
Marriage23 November 1892He married Mary Ann Kearney, daughter of (?) Kearney and Catherine (?), on 23 November 1892 at Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as 22 Nov 1892.
Death25 November 1924Alphonse Emil Kaufmann died on 25 November 1924 at age 61 Alphonse Emil Kaufmann, for 20 years custodian of the court house, died at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock after a few weeks illness. He was removed from his home to the hospital a week ago in the realization that his condition was critical and in the hope that he might so far improve in health as to admit an operation but the hope was in vain.

The deceased was the son of the late Andrew and Kathryn Pfiffner Kaufmann, early settlers of Dubuque. He was a widower, his wife preceding him in death 21 years ago. She was Mary Ann Kearney, and was married on November 22, 1892. The surviving members of the family are Leo A., Clement J., Sylvia M., Gertrude M., and Alphonse Jr. Kaufmann, all residing in Dubuque, and two brothers, Robert and Andrew, also of Dubuque. He was a member of several organizations, among them the St. Aloysius Society, the Knights of Columbus and the Woodmen of the World. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence, 568 Seminary Street, to St. Patrick's Church and thence to Mt. Calvary.

Expressions of regret at the passing of Alphonse Kaufmann were general and sincere among the officials at the court house as, indeed, they were wherever he was known. His faithful service of twenty years, coupled with his fine character, made his tenure of public place secure from the changed of politics.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 11, 1924.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Julien, Dubuque, IowaAlphonse Emil Kaufmann was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1910Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa.2

Children of Alphonse Emil Kaufmann and Mary Ann Kearney

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 430; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240430.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T624_402; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374415.

Leo Andrew Kaufman

M, b. 2 November 1893
Father*Alphonse Emil Kaufmann b. Jun 1863, d. 25 Nov 1924
Mother*Mary Ann Kearney b. Jun 1862, d. 6 Oct 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 November 1893Leo Andrew Kaufman was born on 2 November 1893 at Iowa also reported as Nov 1894.
He was the son of Alphonse Emil Kaufmann and Mary Ann Kearney.
Marriage30 August 1927Leo Andrew Kaufman married Mary Lackey on 30 August 1927 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Julien, Dubuque, IowaLeo Andrew Kaufman was listed as a son in Alphonse Emil Kaufmann's household on the 1900 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1910Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, IowaLeo Andrew Kaufman was listed as a son in Alphonse Emil Kaufmann's household on the 1910 Census at Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 10, Dubuque, IowaLeo Andrew Kaufman appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Mary G. Rupp at Dubuque Precinct 10, Dubuque, Iowa; with sister-in-law's children.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 430; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240430.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T624_402; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374415.

Clement Joseph Kaufman

M, b. 27 August 1895, d. 7 January 1961
Father*Alphonse Emil Kaufmann b. Jun 1863, d. 25 Nov 1924
Mother*Mary Ann Kearney b. Jun 1862, d. 6 Oct 1903
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationClement Joseph Kaufman was also known as Joseph Clem.
Name VariationClement Joseph Kaufman was also known as Clem Joseph.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 August 1895Clement Joseph Kaufman was born on 27 August 1895 at Iowa.
He was the son of Alphonse Emil Kaufmann and Mary Ann Kearney.
Death7 January 1961Clement Joseph Kaufman died on 7 January 1961 at Florida at age 65.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Julien, Dubuque, IowaClement Joseph Kaufman was listed as a son in Alphonse Emil Kaufmann's household on the 1900 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1910Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, IowaClement Joseph Kaufman was listed as a son in Alphonse Emil Kaufmann's household on the 1910 Census at Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 10, Dubuque, IowaClement Joseph Kaufman appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Mary G. Rupp at Dubuque Precinct 10, Dubuque, Iowa; with sister-in-law's children.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 430; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240430.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T624_402; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374415.

Sylvia Maria Kaufman

F, b. 12 December 1898, d. 22 March 1986
Father*Alphonse Emil Kaufmann b. Jun 1863, d. 25 Nov 1924
Mother*Mary Ann Kearney b. Jun 1862, d. 6 Oct 1903
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSylvia Maria Kaufman was also known as Silvia M.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 December 1898Sylvia Maria Kaufman was born on 12 December 1898 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Alphonse Emil Kaufmann and Mary Ann Kearney.
Death22 March 1986Sylvia Maria Kaufman died on 22 March 1986 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Julien, Dubuque, IowaSylvia Maria Kaufman was listed as a daughter in Alphonse Emil Kaufmann's household on the 1900 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1910Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, IowaSylvia Maria Kaufman was listed as a daughter in Alphonse Emil Kaufmann's household on the 1910 Census at Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 10, Dubuque, IowaSylvia Maria Kaufman appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Mary G. Rupp at Dubuque Precinct 10, Dubuque, Iowa; with sister-in-law's children.
2 April 1930Julien, Dubuque, IowaSylvia Maria Kaufman was listed as a niece in Mary G. Rupp's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; surname listed as Carney.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 430; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240430.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T624_402; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374415.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 654; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 113.0; FHL microfilm: 2340389.

Mary Gertrude Kaufman

F, b. 1901, d. 13 December 1984
Father*Alphonse Emil Kaufmann b. Jun 1863, d. 25 Nov 1924
Mother*Mary Ann Kearney b. Jun 1862, d. 6 Oct 1903
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Gertrude Kaufman was also known as Gertrude Mary.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1901Mary Gertrude Kaufman was born in 1901 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Alphonse Emil Kaufmann and Mary Ann Kearney.
Death13 December 1984Mary Gertrude Kaufman died on 13 December 1984.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, IowaMary Gertrude Kaufman was listed as a daughter in Alphonse Emil Kaufmann's household on the 1910 Census at Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 10, Dubuque, IowaMary Gertrude Kaufman appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Mary G. Rupp at Dubuque Precinct 10, Dubuque, Iowa; with sister-in-law's children.
2 April 1930Julien, Dubuque, IowaMary Gertrude Kaufman was listed as a niece in Mary G. Rupp's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; surname listed as Carney.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dubuque Ward 4, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T624_402; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374415.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 654; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 113.0; FHL microfilm: 2340389.

(?) Kearney

M, d. before 1885
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation(?) Kearney was also known as Kerney.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1857(?) Kearney married Catherine (?) before 1857.
Deathbefore 1885(?) Kearney died before 1885.

Children of (?) Kearney and Catherine (?)

Mary Ann Kearney

F, b. June 1862, d. 6 October 1903
Father*(?) Kearney d. b 1885
Mother*Catherine (?) b. c 1829, d. a 1885
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Ann Kearney was also known as Kerney.
Married Name23 November 1892As of 23 November 1892,her married name was Kaufmann.
Married Name23 November 1892As of 23 November 1892,her married name was Kaufman.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1862Mary Ann Kearney was born in June 1862 at Iowa also reported as 1860.
She was the daughter of (?) Kearney and Catherine (?)
Marriage23 November 1892Mary Ann Kearney married Alphonse Emil Kaufmann on 23 November 1892 at Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as 22 Nov 1892.
Death6 October 1903Mary Ann Kearney died on 6 October 1903 at age 41.
Census DateLocationDescription
1885Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaMary Ann Kearney appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Catherine (?) at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
June 1900Julien, Dubuque, IowaMary Ann Kearney was listed as wife in Alphonse Emil Kaufmann's household on the 1900 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.1
DateLocationDescription
1900Mary Ann Kearney had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Mary Ann Kearney and Alphonse Emil Kaufmann

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 430; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240430.

Alphonse Kaufmann Jr.

M, d. 13 March 1980
Father*Alphonse Emil Kaufmann b. Jun 1863, d. 25 Nov 1924
Mother*Mary Ann Kearney b. Jun 1862, d. 6 Oct 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Alphonse Kaufmann Jr. was the son of Alphonse Emil Kaufmann and Mary Ann Kearney.
Death13 March 1980Alphonse Kaufmann Jr. died on 13 March 1980.

Mary Lackey

F, b. circa 1895
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 August 1927As of 30 August 1927,her married name was Kaufman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1895Mary Lackey was born circa 1895 at Wisconsin.
Marriage30 August 1927She married Leo Andrew Kaufman, son of Alphonse Emil Kaufmann and Mary Ann Kearney, on 30 August 1927 at Dubuque, Iowa.

Andrew P. Swartz Jr.

M, b. 27 June 1919, d. 7 September 1973
Charts
Matthew McClain Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAndrew P. Swartz Jr. was also known as Andy P.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 June 1919Andrew P. Swartz Jr. was born on 27 June 1919.
Marriage21 April 1942He married Betty Jane Rupp, daughter of George Henry Rupp and Etta Lillian McPherson, on 21 April 1942 at Dubuque, Iowa, Betty Jane Rupp and Andrew P Swartz engagement announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 20, 1942 - Betty Jane Rupp and Andrew P Swartz engagement announcement
Death7 September 1973Andrew P. Swartz Jr. died on 7 September 1973 at age 54.
Burialafter 7 September 1973He was buried after 7 September 1973 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Children of Andrew P. Swartz Jr. and Betty Jane Rupp

John Henry Ross Jr.

M, b. circa 1913, d. before 1999
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913John Henry Ross Jr. was born circa 1913 at Missouri also reported as Wisconsin.
Marriage8 April 1939He married Elizabeth Ann Chambers, daughter of Harrison W. Chambers and Gladys Belle Nickey, on 8 April 1939 at Kenosha, Wisconsin, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Chambers and John Henry Ross marriage announcement.
Kenosha News (Kenosha, Wisconsin) 10 Apr 1939 - Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Chambers and John Henry Ross marriage announcement
Deathbefore 1999John Henry Ross Jr. died before 1999.

Child of John Henry Ross Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Chambers

Jennie Maye Langston

F, b. 23 May 1898, d. 24 November 1961
Father*William Bevan Langston
Mother*Maude Sterrett
Jennie Mae Langston 1914 senior portrait Pine Bluff High School, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 September 1928As of 5 September 1928,her married name was Nickey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 May 1898Jennie Maye Langston was born on 23 May 1898 at Arkansas.
She was the daughter of William Bevan Langston and Maude Sterrett.
Marriage5 September 1928Jennie Maye Langston married Laurence Noyes Nickey Sr., son of Abraham Lincoln Nickey and Mary Louise Noyes, on 5 September 1928 double wedding with her sister; Engagement announcement for Jennie Maye Langston to Laurance Noyes Nickey and Frances Willma Langston to Louis Clifford Merrill 15 Aug 1928 El Paso Herald, (El Paso, TX.)
Engagement announcement for Jennie Maye Langston to Laurance Noyes Nickey and Frances Willma Langston to Louis Clifford Merrill 15 Aug 1928 El Paso Herald, (El Paso, TX)
Death24 November 1961Jennie Maye Langston died on 24 November 1961 at El Paso, Texas, at age 63.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 April 1930Big Lake, Reagan, TexasJennie Maye Langston was listed as wife in Laurence Noyes Nickey Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Big Lake, Reagan, Texas.1
1940El Paso, El Paso, TexasJennie Maye Langston was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at El Paso, El Paso, Texas.2

Child of Jennie Maye Langston and Laurence Noyes Nickey Sr.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big Lake, Reagan, Texas; Roll: 2385; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 385.0; FHL microfilm: 2342119.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas; Roll: T627_4181; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 256-9.

Dr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr.

M, b. 25 May 1931, d. 21 August 2018
Father*Laurence Noyes Nickey Sr. b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 22 Mar 1931
Mother*Jennie Maye Langston b. 23 May 1898, d. 24 Nov 1961
Laurance N Nickey, MD
Laurance N Nickey 1952 senior portrait Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr. was also known as Larry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 May 1931Dr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr. was born on 25 May 1931 at Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, only child of Laurence Noyes Nickey Sr.
He was the son of Laurence Noyes Nickey Sr. and Jennie Maye Langston.
Marriage10 December 1955Dr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr. married Enolie Ann Collins on 10 December 1955.
Divorce3 January 1975Dr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr. and Enolie Ann Collins were divorced on 3 January 1975 at El Paso, Texas.
Death21 August 2018Dr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr. died on 21 August 2018 at age 87 El Paso has lost a kind, gentle, caring man. Laurance Nickey, MD died August 21, 2018. He was the son of the late Laurance N. Nickey and Jennie Maye Langston Nickey. Although born in Ft. Worth May 25, 1931, he arrived in El Paso at the age of two months.

He attended Dudley Grammar School and graduated from El Paso High School, UTEP, and Baylor University College of Medicine. He was in the private practice of Pediatrics from 1960 - 1983. He then turned his full attention to public health, assuming the position of Director of the El Paso City - County Health District. He served until his retirement in 1995. His contributions to improve the health of all El Paso citizens have been many: the Oral Polio Immunization program in 1963, the improved treatment for El Pasoans with tuberculosis, the Improved Pregnancy Outcome Program, securing health insurance for newborns, and many, many other programs. His awards, honors, and accolades are too numerous to mention.

Dr. Nickey is survived by his wife Jan. They raised seven children: Deborah Adams (Robert), Larry Nickey III (Jacilee), Donna Serna (Johnny Quintana), Stephen Nickey (Angela), Susan Meitz (Jeff), Grant Foxworth (Cheryl), and Hal Foxworth (deceased). They have nine grandchildren: Justin, Mark, Jeff, Shaelan, Truett, Kristen, Laura, Trevor, Julia and great grandchildren, Max and Myra.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940El Paso, El Paso, TexasDr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr. was listed as a son in Jennie Maye Langston's household on the 1940 Census at El Paso, El Paso, Texas.1
DateLocationDescription
30 December 2009On 30 December 2009 Article from elpasoinc.com titled Dynamic Paseno Dr. Laurance Nickey; "Up close and personal, Dr. Laurance Nickey, 78, comes off as dapper. In a coat and tie, he reminds one of the men from another generation who knew how important making a good impression is.

When he hands you a personal bio and a stapled resume detailing the committees he's chaired and the boards he's served on, you understand the expression "as long as your arm."

For example, Dr. Nickey has been awarded the coveted "El Conquistador" award, the city of El Paso's highest honor, not once but twice.

Among his accomplishments, he declares that one of the most memorable was his push for the massive Oral Polio Immunization Program in 1963 when 800,000 doses of the vaccine were distributed in this area. He also helped create an effective medical offensive against tuberculosis, which had been ravaging the border for years.

His position as Health Director of the city and county allowed him to expand prenatal care to include indigent mothers, which put the area among the top five in the U.S. in terms of immunization.

In talking with Dr. Nickey about his accomplishments, he seems free of the inflated ego that others in lofty positions can exhibit. In fact, Dr. Nickey gives off the air of being downright modest.

Overall, the doctor strikes one as being that rare individual who can truthfully be called a gentleman. He seems more interested in presenting a genial image to the people he meets now than in blowing his horn about things he's done in the past.

Though he's been retired for more than 10 years, people still come up to him in public to offer kind words. He served as the city/county director of the health district for 12 years. Of his days there, Nickey is not afraid to express his feelings about the job and his co-workers.

"I had a great time," he says. "And they were a super-great bunch of good people - well-intended, hard-working people."

Nearly an El Paso native (he was born in Fort Worth, but his father traveled for Asarco, and he came here as a baby), he boasts five generations who have lived in this city. From the now-gone Dudley School to El Paso High, where he graduated in 1948, Dr. Nickey won a scholarship to Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. It didn't take long for him to realize his life belonged to the Sun City. He returned to the city and graduated from UTEP (then called Texas College of Mines.)

He pursued his medical studies at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and stayed in Houston for his internship.

It was here that he witnessed the fearful outbreaks of polio, a disease unchecked in those days.

"It was terrible," he said. "I'll never forget it as long as I live."

That exposure seems to be the impetus that pushed him to throw so much of his professional energy into the El Paso campaign against the disease.

He seems to have been similarly traumatized by watching his mother lose a long, agonizing battle against the effects of smoking.

"That was a very emotional part of my life," he says.

That experience had a positive outcome for the city: Nickey fought hard for smoke-free areas, like restaurants, and to warn smokers of the toxic effects of smoking.

In the same way, Nickey has opposed Asarco's presence, and it's re-opening.

"People made the right decision," he says about the action taken to close the smelter. "I'm sure it hurt some people's opportunities for work," he says. "At the same time it saved people's lungs.

These days, Dr. Nickey keeps busy with his family, which includes seven children and nine grandchildren. In addition to collecting stamps and fishing, the doctor thinks of his family as his major pastime.

"I have a wonderful family," he says. "They give me a lot of pleasure."

He walks a mile every day with his dog, and doesn't smoke or drink. And he's lost the 15 or so pounds he carried around before undergoing quadruple bypass surgery 13 years ago.

He is hearted by the fact many of his friends are still walking the earth.

Looking back over his life, Dr. Laurence Nickey thinks of himself as being "very blessed."

Living in El Paso completes the puzzle.

"I love this town," he says, extending his hand across the sweep of the Franklin Mountains. "Just look at this - it's incredible."

And, for El Paso, Dr. Nickey has been pretty incredible, too."

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas; Roll: T627_4181; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 256-9.

Enolie Ann Collins

F, b. 22 October 1935, d. 15 October 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 December 1955As of 10 December 1955,her married name was Nickey.
Married Name4 February 1982As of 4 February 1982,her married name was Arnold.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 October 1935Enolie Ann Collins was born on 22 October 1935 at Texas.
Marriage10 December 1955She married Dr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr., son of Laurence Noyes Nickey Sr. and Jennie Maye Langston, on 10 December 1955.
Divorce3 January 1975Enolie Ann Collins and Dr. Laurance Noyes Nickey Jr. were divorced on 3 January 1975 at El Paso, Texas.
Marriage4 February 1982Enolie Ann Collins married Jimmie L. Arnold on 4 February 1982 at El Paso, Texas.
Death15 October 2004Enolie Ann Collins died on 15 October 2004 at age 68.
DateLocationDescription
1975Enolie Ann Collins had 4 children from this marriage children.

William Bevan Langston

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Bevan Langston married Maude Sterrett.

Child of William Bevan Langston and Maude Sterrett

Jimmie L. Arnold

M, b. circa 1933
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1933Jimmie L. Arnold was born circa 1933.
Marriage4 February 1982He married Enolie Ann Collins on 4 February 1982 at El Paso, Texas.