Edith A. (?)

F, b. 1878, d. 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1920As of circa 1920,her married name was Reyman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1878Edith A. (?) was born in 1878 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1920She married Guy Lemuel Reyman, son of Joseph W. Reyman and Louisa L. Seiders, circa 1920.
Death1950Edith A. (?) died in 1950 at Wisconsin.
Burial1950She was buried in 1950 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 May 1930Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinEdith A. (?) was listed as wife in Guy Lemuel Reyman's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1940Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinEdith A. (?) was listed as wife in Guy Lemuel Reyman's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
6 June 1939On 6 June 1939 mentioned in Louisa (Seiders) Reyman 88th birthday celebration article.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0034; Image: 437.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 56-36.

Eula Mae Hess

F, b. 22 September 1916, d. 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 October 1939As of 20 October 1939,her married name was Snyder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 September 1916Eula Mae Hess was born on 22 September 1916 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Marriage20 October 1939She married Everett Irven Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary E. Reyman, on 20 October 1939 at Cook, Illinois.
Death1968Eula Mae Hess died in 1968.

Howard George Snyder

M, b. 10 July 1923, d. 8 June 1964
Father*John H. Snyder b. May 1870, d. 1942
Mother*Mary E. Reyman b. May 1880, d. 1934
Howard Snyder senior portrait 1941 Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 July 1923Howard George Snyder was born on 10 July 1923 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John H. Snyder and Mary E. Reyman.
Marriage3 April 1954Howard George Snyder married Elsie Alma Bolton on 3 April 1954.
Death8 June 1964Howard George Snyder died on 8 June 1964 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 40.
DateLocationDescription
1941Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHoward George Snyder graduated in 1941 at Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Clarian Dunbar

M, b. circa 1913
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClarian Dunbar married Margaret Snyder, daughter of John H. Snyder and Mary E. Reyman.
Birthcirca 1913Clarian Dunbar was born circa 1913 at Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Clayton, Crawford, WisconsinClarian Dunbar was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4467; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 12-3B.

Laverna Irene Bolton

F, b. 8 July 1918, d. 22 July 2013
Laverna Irene (Bolton) Snyder
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLaverna Irene Bolton was also known as Verna.
Married Name3 June 1942As of 3 June 1942,her married name was Snyder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 July 1918Laverna Irene Bolton was born on 8 July 1918 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage3 June 1942She married John Joseph Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary E. Reyman, on 3 June 1942 at Texas.
Death22 July 2013Laverna Irene Bolton died on 22 July 2013 at Idaho at age 95 Verna Snyder, 95, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 8, 1918, to Clyde A. and Lulu M. (Baker) Bolton in Spring Green, WI. She attended elementary schools in the Spring Green area and high school in Lone Rock, WI. She grew up during the depression and learned early how to work hard and treasure the simple things in life. It was in Spring Green where she met the love of her life, John "Jack" Joseph Snyder. They were married on June 3, 1942, in Abilene, TX. After serving their country in World War II, they settled in Prairie du Chien, WI, for 8 years. In May of 1954, they packed up their three children and her nephew, who came to live with them after her sister passed away, and moved to Ammon, ID, where they lived for 20 years. Two additional children were born while they lived in Ammon. In 1974, they moved to the Taylor area, where they lived for 36 years. She spent the last few years in her Idaho Falls condo.

Verna was a Teacher's Aide for 13 years at Hillview Elementary School in Ammon in the Title 1, Chapter 1 Program teaching phonics. Because she was patient and enjoyed children and reading, she was a natural.

Survivors include her sons, John R. (Sharon) Snyder, Paul R. (Paula) Snyder both of Idaho Falls, and Kevin J. (Anna) Snyder of Livermore, CA; her daughters, Carolyn F. (Lyn) Gunning of Colorado Springs, CO, and LuAnn M. (David) Young of Spokane, WA; her nephew, David Paepke of Rexburg; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and too many to mention who call her friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jack Snyder; her parents; and 9 siblings.

Elsie Alma Bolton

F, b. 7 April 1923, d. 9 June 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1943As of 1943,her married name was Bethke.
Married Name3 April 1954As of 3 April 1954,her married name was Snyder.
Married Name6 March 1976As of 6 March 1976,her married name was Ott.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1923Elsie Alma Bolton was born on 7 April 1923 at Wisconsin.
Marriage1943She married Donald I. Bethke, son of Augustine Bethke and Esther L. Warren, in 1943.
Marriage3 April 1954Elsie Alma Bolton married Howard George Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary E. Reyman, on 3 April 1954.
Marriage6 March 1976Elsie Alma Bolton married Herbert C. Ott on 6 March 1976.
Death9 June 2003Elsie Alma Bolton died on 9 June 2003 at Wisconsin at age 80 Elsie Alma (Bolton) Bethke Snyder Ott, age 80, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday morning, June 9, 2003, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center.

Elsie, the daughter of Clyde and Lulu (Baker) Bolton, was born on April 7, 1923, in Lone Rock, Wis.

She was united in marriage to Donald Bethke in 1943. He preceded her in death in 1948. She was married to Howard Snyder on April 3, 1954, and he passed away in 1964. Elsie later married Herbert C. Ott on March 6, 1976, in Baraboo, and he also preceded her in death on March 29, 1985.

In addition to her husbands, Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers and sisters.

Vivian E. Sayles

F, b. circa 1900
Father*Oscar B. Sayles b. c 1872
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1900Vivian E. Sayles was born circa 1900 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Oscar B. Sayles.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 May 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinVivian E. Sayles was listed as a daughter in Oscar B. Sayles's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Stark, Vernon, WisconsinVivian E. Sayles was listed as a daughter in Oscar B. Sayles's household on the 1920 Census at Stark, Vernon, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375750.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stark, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2019; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 202; Image: 448.

August C. Scheer

M, b. 28 March 1872, d. 20 October 1951
Father*Fred Scheer d. b 1900
Mother*Minnie Sturm b. Sep 1841, d. a 1900
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 March 1872August C. Scheer was born on 28 March 1872 at Germany.
He was the son of Fred Scheer and Minnie Sturm.
Marriagecirca 1898August C. Scheer married Elsie Adelle Seiders, daughter of John Henry Seiders and Mary M. Griffiths, circa 1898.
Death20 October 1951August C. Scheer died on 20 October 1951 at Clackamas, Oregon, at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900New Era, Clackamas, OregonAugust C. Scheer was listed as a son in Minnie Sturm's household on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.1
1930Oregon, Clackamas, OregonAugust C. Scheer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Oregon, Clackamas, Oregon.2

Child of August C. Scheer and Elsie Adelle Seiders

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Era, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241345.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oregon, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1940; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0080; Image: 794.0; FHL microfilm: 2341674.

Alta Mae Scheer

F, b. July 1899, d. 22 December 1924
Father*August C. Scheer b. 28 Mar 1872, d. 20 Oct 1951
Mother*Elsie Adelle Seiders b. 17 May 1877, d. 1 Aug 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Grooms.
Name VariationAlta Mae Scheer was also known as Alba.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlta Mae Scheer married Chester Grooms.
BirthJuly 1899Alta Mae Scheer was born in July 1899 at Oregon.
She was the daughter of August C. Scheer and Elsie Adelle Seiders.
Death22 December 1924Alta Mae Scheer died on 22 December 1924 at Clackamas, Oregon, at age 25.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900New Era, Clackamas, OregonAlta Mae Scheer was listed as a granddaughter in Minnie Sturm's household on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Era, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241345.

Minnie Sturm

F, b. September 1841, d. after 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Scheer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMinnie Sturm married Fred Scheer.
BirthSeptember 1841Minnie Sturm was born in September 1841 at Germany.
Deathafter 1900She died after 1900.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900New Era, Clackamas, OregonMinnie Sturm was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.1

Child of Minnie Sturm and Fred Scheer

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Era, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241345.

Fred Scheer

M, d. before 1900
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFred Scheer married Minnie Sturm.
Deathbefore 1900Fred Scheer died before 1900.

Child of Fred Scheer and Minnie Sturm

Chester Grooms

M, b. 18 September 1887, d. 25 March 1956
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChester Grooms married Alta Mae Scheer, daughter of August C. Scheer and Elsie Adelle Seiders.
Birth18 September 1887Chester Grooms was born on 18 September 1887 at Nebraska.
Death25 March 1956He died on 25 March 1956 at Oregon at age 68.

Lucreta Persons

F, b. 11 January 1908, d. 11 January 1989
Father*John Persons
Mother*Nellie Key
Lucreta (Persons) Seiders Novik 1978
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLucreta Persons was also known as Lu.
Married Namecirca 1931As of circa 1931,her married name was Seiders.
Married Namebefore 1950As of before 1950,her married name was Novick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 January 1908Lucreta Persons was born on 11 January 1908 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Persons and Nellie Key.
Marriagecirca 1931Lucreta Persons married Ray J. Seiders, son of Joseph Harry Seiders and Orphia Jane Culver, circa 1931.
DivorceApril 1944Lucreta Persons and Ray J. Seiders were divorced in April 1944.
Marriagebefore 1950Lucreta Persons married Thomas Novick, son of Jacob Novick and Hannah Sweet, before 1950.
Death11 January 1989Lucreta Persons died on 11 January 1989 at age 81 Lucreta J (Persons) Seiders Novick obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 12, 1989 - Lucreta J (Persons) Seiders Novick obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLucreta Persons was listed as wife in Ray J. Seiders's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
August 1978In August 1978 mentioned in the family history article on Lucreta (Persons) Seiders Novik.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 27, 1978 - Family history article on Lucreta (Persons) Seiders Novik

Children of Lucreta Persons and Ray J. Seiders

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04523; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-32A.

Rosa May Finn

F, b. June 1868, d. 6 July 1868
Father*Charles Warren Finn b. Jul 1842, d. 2 Oct 1923
Mother*Rosina Seiders b. Jun 1853, d. 1931
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1868Rosa May Finn was born in June 1868 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles Warren Finn and Rosina Seiders.
Death6 July 1868Rosa May Finn died on 6 July 1868 at Wisconsin.
Burialafter 6 July 1868She was buried after 6 July 1868 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

David Keifer

M
Father*(?) Keifer
Life EventDateDescription
David Keifer was the son of (?) Keifer.

Child of David Keifer

Peter Keifer

M, b. 9 December 1804, d. 28 March 1899
Father*David Keifer
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPeter Keifer was also known as Kifer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 December 1804Peter Keifer was born on 9 December 1804 at Bavaria, Germany.
He was the son of David Keifer.
Marriage28 April 1844Peter Keifer married Susan Meister, daughter of Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller, on 28 April 1844.
Death28 March 1899Peter Keifer died on 28 March 1899 at Johnsville, Morrow, Ohio, at age 94 Newspaper: Morrow County Sentinel; Newspaper Date: 06 Apr 1899; Newspaper Page: 4 Column: 3.
Burialafter 28 March 1899He was buried after 28 March 1899 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Perry, Morrow, OhioPeter Keifer was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio, listed as Kifer.1
22 June 1860Perry, Morrow, OhioHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.2
7 July 1870Perry, Morrow, OhioHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.3
June 1880Perry, Morrow, OhioHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.4
DateLocationDescription
11 May 1834port of Havre to, New YorkPeter Keifer immigrated on 11 May 1834 to port of Havre to, New York, he left home for the United States, May 11, 1834, sailing from the port of Havre, and after an ocean voyage of six weeks, he arrived at New York July 14.
1835Pennsylvania to, Morrow, OhioHe migrated in 1835 at Pennsylvania to, Morrow, Ohio, In the spring of 1835, he (Peter Keifer) joined his uncle, Philip Keifer, who was journeying to Ohio; he walked the most of the way. They settled in Troy (township, Morrow, Ohio).
1871Perry, Morrow, OhioIn 1871 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio, Land ownership map for Perry, Morrow, OH.
Land ownership map for Perry, Morrow, OH - Keifer, Peter 1871
1880In 1880 Peter Keifer, son of David Keifer, was born Dec. 9, 1804, in Bavaria, Germany; he was sent to school about three years; at the age of thirteen he hired out to work on a farm by the year, which he continued for fourteen years; for the first year’s work he received three dollars, and the highest wages received during that period was eighteen dollars per year; he left home for the United States, May 11, 1834, sailing from the port of Havre, and after an ocean voyage of six weeks, he arrived at New York July 14; he went by rail and steamboat to Philadelphia, and from there to Lebanon Co., Penn., where he worked on the farm some eight months; in the spring of 1835, he joined his uncle, Philip Keifer, who was journeying to Ohio; he walked the most of the way. They settled in Troy Tp., of this county. Although unused to chopping, on his arrival he began clearing land at from three to five dollars per acre; in this way he cleared some eighty acres for others; about 1836, he purchased twenty-five acres where his present residence stands; by his own energy and frugality, he now possesses the entire quarter section, on which he has cleared sixty acres and erected substantial buildings; he married Susan Meister, April 28, 1844. She was born in Switzerland, Aug. 22, 1812, and came over with her parents during the same year as Mr. Keifer. Her parents settled at first in Wayne Co., Ohio, and afterwards removed to Fulton Co. Of this marriage three children have been born -- John, born April 23, 1845; Benjamin, Dec. 30, 1846; Sarah, Feb. 22, 1853. Peter Keifer and wife are members of the Mennonite Church, in which he holds the office of Deacon.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 818-819.

Children of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 422A; Image: 152.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: 1053; Family History Film: 1255053; Page: 330C; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 0662.

Susan Meister

F, b. 22 August 1812, d. 23 December 1893
Father*Georges Meister b. 4 Oct 1792, d. 18 Aug 1875
Mother*Margarette M. Keller b. 3 Jul 1792, d. 22 Nov 1872
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSusan Meister was also known as Susanne.
Married Name28 April 1844As of 28 April 1844,her married name was Keifer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1812Susan Meister was born on 22 August 1812 at Switzerland.
She was the daughter of Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller.
Marriage28 April 1844Susan Meister married Peter Keifer, son of David Keifer, on 28 April 1844.
Death23 December 1893Susan Meister died on 23 December 1893 at Morrow, Ohio, at age 81.
Burialafter 23 December 1893She was buried after 23 December 1893 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Perry, Morrow, OhioSusan Meister was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio; listed as Kifer.1
22 June 1860Perry, Morrow, OhioSusan Meister was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.2
7 July 1870Perry, Morrow, OhioSusan Meister was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.3
June 1880Perry, Morrow, OhioSusan Meister was listed as wife in Peter Keifer's household on the 1880 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.4
DateLocationDescription
26 May 1834New YorkSusan Meister immigrated with Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller on 26 May 1834 at New York; Port of Arrival: New York
Port of Departure: Havre
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Destination: Ohio
Ship: Ship Asia.

Children of Susan Meister and Peter Keifer

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 422A; Image: 152.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: 1053; Family History Film: 1255053; Page: 330C; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 0662.

John M. Keifer

M, b. 23 April 1845, d. 17 May 1928
Father*Peter Keifer b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899
Mother*Susan Meister b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn M. Keifer married Hannah Blair.
Birth23 April 1845John M. Keifer was born on 23 April 1845 at Ohio.
He was the son of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.
Death17 May 1928John M. Keifer died on 17 May 1928 at Galion, Crawford, Ohio, at age 83.
Burialafter 17 May 1928He was buried after 17 May 1928 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Perry, Morrow, OhioJohn M. Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio; listed as Kifer.1
22 June 1860Perry, Morrow, OhioJohn M. Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.2
7 July 1870Perry, Morrow, OhioJohn M. Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.3

Child of John M. Keifer and Hannah Blair

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 422A; Image: 152.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.

Benjamin Keifer

M, b. 30 December 1846, d. 4 May 1884
Father*Peter Keifer b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899
Mother*Susan Meister b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 December 1846Benjamin Keifer was born on 30 December 1846 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.
He was the son of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.
Marriage18 April 1875Benjamin Keifer married Louisa Portner, daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward, on 18 April 1875.
Death4 May 1884Benjamin Keifer died on 4 May 1884 at Morrow, Ohio, at age 37.
Burialafter 4 May 1884He was buried after 4 May 1884 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 August 1850Perry, Morrow, OhioBenjamin Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio; listed as Kifer.1
22 June 1860Perry, Morrow, OhioBenjamin Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.2
7 July 1870Perry, Morrow, OhioBenjamin Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.3
DateLocationDescription
1880Morrow, OhioIn 1880 at Morrow, Ohio, BENJAMIN KEIFER, farmer; P. O., Shaucks; second son of Peter and Susan (Meister) Keifer, was born Dec. 30, 1846, in this township; he lived at home until 28; he then united his fortunes with Louisa Portner, April 18, 1875. She is the oldest daughter of David and Margaret (Noward) Portner; born Jan. 17, 1852. David Portner was born in Switzerland about 1824, and came across the ocean with his parents when about two years old. His parents settled in Clinton Co., Penn., about 1826, where they lived until 1833, when they moved to Troy Tp., of this county, on 74 acres of land. David wedded Margaret Noward, Oct. 31, 1849. She was a daughter of George and Margaret (Radal) Noward. Both of her parents (grand-parents of Mrs. Keifer) were born in Bavaria, Germany, and came across the ocean in the same vessel in 1819, and settled at Lebanon, Penn., where they were married, and came to Troy Tp. in 1833. Mr. Noward was born Sept. 2, 1799, and is now eighty-one years old, hale and hearty. David Partner raised six children -- Louisa, Jacob M., Samuel S., Mary C., Chrissie A. and Hattie B. After marriage, our subject settled on the present place, where he rents 80 acres of his father’s farm; he votes with the time-honored party of Jefferson and Jackson. One daughter has blessed this union -- Emma I. Keifer; born Jan. 16, 1876. His father, Peter Keifer, son of David Keifer, was born Dec. 9, 1804, in Bavaria, Germany; he was sent to school about three years; at the age of thirteen he hired out to work on a farm by the year, which he continued for fourteen years; for the first year’s work he received three dollars, and the highest wages received during that period was eighteen dollars per year; he left home for the United States, May 11, 1834, sailing from the port of Havre, and after an ocean voyage of six weeks, he arrived at New York July 14; he went by rail and steamboat to Philadelphia, and from there to Lebanon Co., Penn., where he worked on the farm some eight months; in the spring of 1835, he joined his uncle, Philip Keifer, who was journeying to Ohio; he walked the most of the way. They settled in Troy Tp., of this county. Although unused to chopping, on his arrival he began clearing land at from three to five dollars per acre; in this way he cleared some eighty acres for others; about 1836, he purchased twenty-five acres where his present residence stands; by his own energy and frugality, he now possesses the entire quarter section, on which he has cleared sixty acres and erected substantial buildings; he married Susan Meister, April 28, 1844. She was born in Switzerland, Aug. 22, 1812, and came over with her parents during the same year as Mr. Keifer. Her parents settled at first in Wayne Co., Ohio, and afterwards removed to Fulton Co. Of this marriage three children have been born -- John, born April 23, 1845; Benjamin, Dec. 30, 1846; Sarah, Feb. 22, 1853. Peter Keifer and wife are members of the Mennonite Church, in which he holds the office of Deacon.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 818-819.
History of Morrow County and Ohio 1880 - Keifer, Benjamin - pages 818-819

Child of Benjamin Keifer and Louisa Portner

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 422A; Image: 152.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.

Sarah Keifer

F, b. 22 February 1853
Father*Peter Keifer b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899
Mother*Susan Meister b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1853Sarah Keifer was born on 22 February 1853 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1860Perry, Morrow, OhioSarah Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.1
7 July 1870Perry, Morrow, OhioSarah Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.

(?) Keifer

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Children of (?) Keifer

Louisa Portner

F, b. 17 January 1852, d. 21 January 1900
Father*David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888
Mother*Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouisa Portner was also known as Bortner.
Married Name18 April 1875As of 18 April 1875,her married name was Keifer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1852Louisa Portner was born on 17 January 1852 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward.
Marriage18 April 1875Louisa Portner married Benjamin Keifer, son of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister, on 18 April 1875.
Death21 January 1900Louisa Portner died on 21 January 1900 at Morrow, Ohio, at age 48.
Burialafter 21 January 1900She was buried after 21 January 1900 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.

Child of Louisa Portner and Benjamin Keifer

David Portner

M, b. 1823, d. 1888
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1823David Portner was born in 1823 at Switzerland.
Marriage31 October 1849He married Margaret Noward, daughter of George Noward and Margaret Radal, on 31 October 1849.
Death1888David Portner died in 1888 at Ohio.

Margaret Noward

F, b. 1830, d. 1908
Father*George Noward b. 2 Sep 1799, d. a 1880
Mother*Margaret Radal
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name31 October 1849As of 31 October 1849,her married name was Portner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1830Margaret Noward was born in 1830.
She was the daughter of George Noward and Margaret Radal.
Marriage31 October 1849Margaret Noward married David Portner on 31 October 1849.
Death1908Margaret Noward died in 1908 at Ohio.

George Noward

M, b. 2 September 1799, d. after 1880
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge Noward married Margaret Radal.
Birth2 September 1799George Noward was born on 2 September 1799 at Bavaria, Germany.
Deathafter 1880He died after 1880.

Child of George Noward and Margaret Radal

Margaret Radal

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Noward.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret Radal married George Noward.

Child of Margaret Radal and George Noward

Jacob M. Portner

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Father*David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888
Mother*Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Jacob M. Portner was the son of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Samuel S. Portner

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Father*David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888
Mother*Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Samuel S. Portner was the son of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Mary C. Portner

F
Father*David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888
Mother*Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Mary C. Portner was the daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Chrissie A. Portner

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Father*David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888
Mother*Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Chrissie A. Portner was the daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Hattie B. Portner

F
Father*David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888
Mother*Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Hattie B. Portner was the daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Emma Irene Keifer

F, b. 16 January 1876, d. 1960
Father*Benjamin Keifer b. 30 Dec 1846, d. 4 May 1884
Mother*Louisa Portner b. 17 Jan 1852, d. 21 Jan 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 August 1894As of 12 August 1894,her married name was Rinehart.
Married Nameafter 1902As of after 1902,her married name was Crew.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 January 1876Emma Irene Keifer was born on 16 January 1876 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio, also reported 16 Jul 1876.
She was the daughter of Benjamin Keifer and Louisa Portner.
Marriage12 August 1894Emma Irene Keifer married Clayton Foye Rinehart, son of Levi A. Rinehart and Cassie Ann Gantz, on 12 August 1894.
Marriageafter 1902Emma Irene Keifer married Oris Crew after 1902 at 2nd marriage for her.
Death1960Emma Irene Keifer died in 1960.

Hannah Blair

F, d. 24 February 1891
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Keifer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHannah Blair married John M. Keifer, son of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.
Death24 February 1891Hannah Blair died on 24 February 1891 at Ohio.

Child of Hannah Blair and John M. Keifer

Clinton J. Keifer

M, b. 1881, d. 1886
Father*John M. Keifer b. 23 Apr 1845, d. 17 May 1928
Mother*Hannah Blair d. 24 Feb 1891
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1881Clinton J. Keifer was born in 1881.
He was the son of John M. Keifer and Hannah Blair.
Death1886Clinton J. Keifer died in 1886.

Clayton Foye Rinehart

M, b. 16 May 1875, d. 26 February 1902
Father*Levi A. Rinehart b. Oct 1841, d. 1910
Mother*Cassie Ann Gantz b. 1 Apr 1842, d. 23 Dec 1914
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 May 1875Clayton Foye Rinehart was born on 16 May 1875 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.
He was the son of Levi A. Rinehart and Cassie Ann Gantz.
Marriage12 August 1894Clayton Foye Rinehart married Emma Irene Keifer, daughter of Benjamin Keifer and Louisa Portner, on 12 August 1894.
Death26 February 1902Clayton Foye Rinehart died on 26 February 1902 at Morrow, Ohio, at age 26.

Oris Crew

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1902Oris Crew married Emma Irene Keifer, daughter of Benjamin Keifer and Louisa Portner, after 1902 at 2nd marriage for her.

Margaret Keifer

F, b. circa 1856, d. before 1870
Father*Peter Keifer b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899
Mother*Susan Meister b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1856Margaret Keifer was born circa 1856 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.
Deathbefore 1870Margaret Keifer died before 1870.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1860Perry, Morrow, OhioMargaret Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.

Georges Meister

M, b. 4 October 1792, d. 18 August 1875
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorges Meister was also known as Johann Georg.
Name VariationGeorges Meister was also known as George.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorges Meister married Margarette M. Keller.
Birth4 October 1792Georges Meister was born on 4 October 1792 at Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Death18 August 1875He died on 18 August 1875 at Fulton, Ohio, at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 October 1850German, Fulton, OhioGeorges Meister was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at German, Fulton, Ohio.1
1870German, Fulton, OhioHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at German, Fulton, Ohio.2
DateLocationDescription
26 May 1834New YorkGeorges Meister and Margarette M. Keller immigrated on 26 May 1834 to New York Port of Arrival: New York
Port of Departure: Havre
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Destination: Ohio
Ship: Ship Asia.
New York Passenger Lists 26 May 1834 - Meister, Georges

Children of Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: German, Fulton, Ohio; Roll: M432_681; Page: 355B; Image: 179.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: German, Fulton, Ohio; Roll: M593_1202; Page: 118A; Image: 9094; Family History Library Film: 552701.