Frederick H. Oberheide

M, b. 1886, d. 1973
Father*Christian Oberheide b. 23 Nov 1845, d. 11 Mar 1923
Mother*Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage b. 2 Sep 1849, d. 5 Jan 1937
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1886Frederick H. Oberheide was born in 1886 at Illinois.
He was the son of Christian Oberheide and Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage.
Death1973Frederick H. Oberheide died in 1973.

William Oberheide

M, b. 1888, d. 1979
Father*Christian Oberheide b. 23 Nov 1845, d. 11 Mar 1923
Mother*Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage b. 2 Sep 1849, d. 5 Jan 1937
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1888William Oberheide was born in 1888 at Illinois.
He was the son of Christian Oberheide and Engel Marie Dorothea Schrage.
Death1979William Oberheide died in 1979.

Joseph Frank Tripp

M, b. 1897, d. 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1897Joseph Frank Tripp was born in 1897.
Marriagebefore 1965He married Evelyn Lucille Grages, daughter of Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages and Lydia Wilkening, before 1965.
Death1983Joseph Frank Tripp died in 1983.

Henry Remmers

M, b. 1840, d. before June 1880
Father*Onke Remmers b. c 1818, d. a 1870
Mother*Catherine (?) b. c 1814, d. a 1870
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1840Henry Remmers was born in 1840 at Oldenburg, Germany.
He was the son of Onke Remmers and Catherine (?)
Marriage26 February 1864Henry Remmers married Frederika Buthe, daughter of Heinrich Buethe and Wilhelmine Meyer, on 26 February 1864 at Will, Illinois.
Deathbefore June 1880Henry Remmers died before June 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Green Garden, Will, IllinoisHenry Remmers was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Green Garden, Will, Illinois.1

Children of Henry Remmers and Frederika Buthe

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Green Garden, Will, Illinois; Roll: M593_291; Page: 89A; Image: 167914; Family History Library Film: 545790.

William August Remmers

M, b. 22 September 1869, d. 8 January 1952
Father*Henry Remmers b. 1840, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Frederika Buthe b. Jul 1844, d. 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam August Remmers was also known as Wilhelm.
Name VariationWilliam August Remmers was also known as August.
Name VariationWilliam August Remmers was also known as W. A.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam August Remmers married Mary Martha Miller.
Birth22 September 1869William August Remmers was born on 22 September 1869 at Illinois.
He was the son of Henry Remmers and Frederika Buthe.
Death8 January 1952William August Remmers died on 8 January 1952 at Marion, Kansas, at age 82.
Burialafter 8 January 1952He was buried after 8 January 1952 at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Green Garden, Will, IllinoisWilliam August Remmers was listed in Henry Remmers's household on the 1870 Census at Green Garden, Will, Illinois.1
June 1880Monee, Will, IllinoisWilliam August Remmers was listed as a son in Frederika Buthe's household on the 1880 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Green Garden, Will, Illinois; Roll: M593_291; Page: 89A; Image: 167914; Family History Library Film: 545790.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monee, Will, Illinois; Roll: 260; Family History Film: 1254260; Page: 346C; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 0703.

Frederick A. Remmers

M, b. 27 January 1867, d. 24 November 1909
Father*Henry Remmers b. 1840, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Frederika Buthe b. Jul 1844, d. 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrederick A. Remmers was also known as Fred.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrederick A. Remmers married Margaret Koegeboehn.
Birth27 January 1867Frederick A. Remmers was born on 27 January 1867 at Illinois.
He was the son of Henry Remmers and Frederika Buthe.
Death24 November 1909Frederick A. Remmers died on 24 November 1909 at Grant, Marion, Kansas, at age 42.
Burialafter 24 November 1909He was buried after 24 November 1909 at Grant Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Green Garden, Will, IllinoisFrederick A. Remmers was listed in Henry Remmers's household on the 1870 Census at Green Garden, Will, Illinois.1
June 1880Monee, Will, IllinoisFrederick A. Remmers was listed as a son in Frederika Buthe's household on the 1880 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Green Garden, Will, Illinois; Roll: M593_291; Page: 89A; Image: 167914; Family History Library Film: 545790.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monee, Will, Illinois; Roll: 260; Family History Film: 1254260; Page: 346C; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 0703.

Mary Martha Miller

F, b. 9 September 1890, d. 19 February 1940
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Remmers.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Martha Miller married William August Remmers, son of Henry Remmers and Frederika Buthe.
Birth9 September 1890Mary Martha Miller was born on 9 September 1890.
Death19 February 1940She died on 19 February 1940 at age 49.

Onke Remmers

M, b. circa 1818, d. after 1870
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOnke Remmers married Catherine (?)
Birthcirca 1818Onke Remmers was born circa 1818 at Oldenburg, Germany.
Deathafter 1870He died after 1870 at USA.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Green Garden, Will, IllinoisOnke Remmers was listed in Henry Remmers's household on the 1870 Census at Green Garden, Will, Illinois.1

Child of Onke Remmers and Catherine (?)

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Green Garden, Will, Illinois; Roll: M593_291; Page: 89A; Image: 167914; Family History Library Film: 545790.

Catherine (?)

F, b. circa 1814, d. after 1870
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Remmers.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatherine (?) married Onke Remmers.
Birthcirca 1814Catherine (?) was born circa 1814 at Oldenburg, Germany.
Deathafter 1870She died after 1870.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Green Garden, Will, IllinoisCatherine (?) was listed in Henry Remmers's household on the 1870 Census at Green Garden, Will, Illinois.1

Child of Catherine (?) and Onke Remmers

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Green Garden, Will, Illinois; Roll: M593_291; Page: 89A; Image: 167914; Family History Library Film: 545790.

Albert William Pfaffle

M, b. 6 April 1830, d. 8 March 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlbert William Pfaffle was also known as W. A.
Name VariationAlbert William Pfaffle was also known as William Albert.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 April 1830Albert William Pfaffle was born on 6 April 1830 at Baden, Germany.
Marriage1854He married Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme, daughter of Heinrich Christian Klemme and Anna Marie Elizabeth Brenker, in 1854 at Will, Illinois.
Death8 March 1908Albert William Pfaffle died on 8 March 1908 at Henry, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 77 Albert William Pfaffle obituary.
Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel March 17, 1908 - Albert William Pfaffle obituary
Burial11 March 1908He was buried on 11 March 1908 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 July 1860Washington, Will, IllinoisAlbert William Pfaffle was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois, surname listed as Spaffle.1

Children of Albert William Pfaffle and Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: M653_238; Page: 471; Family History Library Film: 803238.

Mathilda Pfaffle

F, b. 16 March 1870, d. 1 May 1952
Father*Albert William Pfaffle b. 6 Apr 1830, d. 8 Mar 1908
Mother*Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme b. 6 Dec 1832, d. 14 May 1891
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMathilda Pfaffle was also known as Tillie.
Married Name2 September 1897As of 2 September 1897,her married name was Bates.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 March 1870Mathilda Pfaffle was born on 16 March 1870 at Benton, Iowa, also reported as Feb 1870.
She was the daughter of Albert William Pfaffle and Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme.
Marriage2 September 1897Mathilda Pfaffle married Guy Austin Bates on 2 September 1897 at Henry, Plymouth, Iowa, Guy Bates and Matilda Pfaffle marriage announcement.
Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel September 6, 1897 - Guy Bates and Matilda Pfaffle marriage announcement
Death1 May 1952Mathilda Pfaffle died on 1 May 1952 at Los Angeles, California, at age 82.
DateLocationDescription
9 March 1893LeMars, Plymouth, IowaMathilda Pfaffle was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Sadie Ellen Reiger and Edward Christian Pfaffle on 9 March 1893 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa; Edward Pfaffle and Sadie Rieger marriage announcement.

Children of Mathilda Pfaffle and Guy Austin Bates

Guy Austin Bates

M, b. February 1868, d. 8 April 1927
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1868Guy Austin Bates was born in February 1868 at Illinois.
Marriage2 September 1897He married Mathilda Pfaffle, daughter of Albert William Pfaffle and Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme, on 2 September 1897 at Henry, Plymouth, Iowa, Guy Bates and Matilda Pfaffle marriage announcement.
Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel September 6, 1897 - Guy Bates and Matilda Pfaffle marriage announcement
Death8 April 1927Guy Austin Bates died on 8 April 1927 at car-train accident, Los Angeles, California, at age 59 Guy A Bates death notice.
The Whittier News (Whittier, California) 08 Apr 1927 - Guy A Bates death notice

Children of Guy Austin Bates and Mathilda Pfaffle

Edward Christian Pfaffle

M, b. 8 May 1867, d. 3 May 1934
Father*Albert William Pfaffle b. 6 Apr 1830, d. 8 Mar 1908
Mother*Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme b. 6 Dec 1832, d. 14 May 1891
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward Christian Pfaffle was also known as E. C.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1867Edward Christian Pfaffle was born on 8 May 1867 at Illinois also reported as Iowa.
He was the son of Albert William Pfaffle and Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme.
Marriage9 March 1893Edward Christian Pfaffle married Sadie Ellen Reiger on 9 March 1893 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, Edward Pfaffle and Sadie Rieger marriage announcement.
Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel March 13, 1893 - Edward Pfaffle and Sadie Rieger marriage announcement
Death3 May 1934Edward Christian Pfaffle died on 3 May 1934 at Boise, Ada, Idaho, at age 66 E C Pfaffle death notice.
Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel May 18, 1934 - E C Pfaffle death notice
Burialafter 3 May 1934He was buried after 3 May 1934 at Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada, Idaho.
DateLocationDescription
March 1906In March 1906 E C Pfaffle and family moving to Boise, Idaho.
Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel February 6, 1906 - E C Pfaffle and family moving to Boise, Idaho

Children of Edward Christian Pfaffle and Sadie Ellen Reiger

Sadie Ellen Reiger

F, b. February 1864, d. 20 October 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSadie Ellen Reiger was also known as Sarah Ellen.
Name VariationSadie Ellen Reiger was also known as Rieger.
Married Name9 March 1893As of 9 March 1893,her married name was Pfaffle.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1864Sadie Ellen Reiger was born in February 1864 at Illinois also reported as 1869.
Marriage9 March 1893She married Edward Christian Pfaffle, son of Albert William Pfaffle and Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme, on 9 March 1893 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, Edward Pfaffle and Sadie Rieger marriage announcement.
Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel March 13, 1893 - Edward Pfaffle and Sadie Rieger marriage announcement
Death20 October 1922Sadie Ellen Reiger died on 20 October 1922 at Los Angeles, California, at age 58.
Burialafter 20 October 1922She was buried after 20 October 1922 at Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada, Idaho.
DateLocationDescription
March 1906In March 1906 E C Pfaffle and family moving to Boise, Idaho.
Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel February 6, 1906 - E C Pfaffle and family moving to Boise, Idaho

Children of Sadie Ellen Reiger and Edward Christian Pfaffle

Albert Frederick Pfaffle

M, b. 11 May 1855, d. 10 June 1933
Father*Albert William Pfaffle b. 6 Apr 1830, d. 8 Mar 1908
Mother*Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme b. 6 Dec 1832, d. 14 May 1891
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlbert Frederick Pfaffle was also known as Albert Fred.
Name VariationAlbert Frederick Pfaffle was also known as A. F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 May 1855Albert Frederick Pfaffle was born on 11 May 1855 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
He was the son of Albert William Pfaffle and Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme.
Marriage14 November 1884Albert Frederick Pfaffle married Hulda M. Treptow on 14 November 1884.
Death10 June 1933Albert Frederick Pfaffle died on 10 June 1933 at Union, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 78 Albert Fred Pfaffle obituary and death certificate.
Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel June 13, 1933 - Albert Fred Pfaffle obituary
Death certificate of Albert Frederick Pfaffle 10 Jun 1933 LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa
Burialafter 10 June 1933He was buried after 10 June 1933 at Memorial Cemetery, LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 July 1860Washington, Will, IllinoisAlbert Frederick Pfaffle was listed in Albert William Pfaffle's household on the 1860 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; surname listed as Spaffle.1
1930America, Plymouth, IowaAlbert Frederick Pfaffle was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at America, Plymouth, Iowa.2

Children of Albert Frederick Pfaffle and Hulda M. Treptow

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: M653_238; Page: 471; Family History Library Film: 803238.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: America, Plymouth, Iowa; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340407.

William Henry Pfaffle

M, b. 29 May 1876, d. 29 January 1940
Father*Albert William Pfaffle b. 6 Apr 1830, d. 8 Mar 1908
Mother*Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme b. 6 Dec 1832, d. 14 May 1891
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Henry Pfaffle was also known as Will H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 May 1876William Henry Pfaffle was born on 29 May 1876 at Benton, Iowa.
He was the son of Albert William Pfaffle and Wilhelmine Friederike Dorothea Caroline Klemme.
Marriage17 October 1900William Henry Pfaffle married Martha A. Treptow on 17 October 1900 at 1st marriage for him, Henry, Iowa.
Marriage6 April 1915William Henry Pfaffle married Mabel Woodall on 6 April 1915 at 2nd marriage for him, Plymouth, Iowa.
Death29 January 1940William Henry Pfaffle died on 29 January 1940 at Plymouth, Iowa, at age 63 William Henry Pfaffle obituary and death certificate.
Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel February 2, 1940 - William Henry Pfaffle obituary
Death certificate of William Henry Pfaffle 29 Jan 1940 LeMars, Plymouth, IA
Burialafter 29 January 1940He was buried after 29 January 1940 at Memorial Cemetery, LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.

Children of William Henry Pfaffle and Martha A. Treptow

Child of William Henry Pfaffle and Mabel Woodall

Maria Grages

F, b. 31 May 1842, d. 29 December 1915
Father*Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages b. 21 Jan 1794, d. 21 Aug 1867
Mother*Catherina Dorothea Stock b. 11 Feb 1804, d. 3 Apr 1875
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMaria Grages was also known as Mary.
Name VariationMaria Grages was also known as Marie.
Married Name3 March 1860As of 3 March 1860,her married name was Boecker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 May 1842Maria Grages was born on 31 May 1842 at Bokeloh, Wunstorf, Emsland, Niedersachsen, Germany.
She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock.
Marriage3 March 1860Maria Grages married Christoph Boecker on 3 March 1860.
Death29 December 1915Maria Grages died on 29 December 1915 at Will, Will, Illinois, at age 73 Marie (Grages) Boecker obituary.
Chicago Star Publications January 6, 1916 - Marie (Grages) Boecker obituary
Burialafter 29 December 1915She was buried after 29 December 1915 at Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery, Dyer, Lake, Indiana.
Census DateLocationDescription
July 1860Crete, Will, IllinoisMaria Grages was listed in Christoph Boecker's household on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; listed as Christopher Baker; carpenter living with the Christopher Rust family.1
1870Crete, Will, IllinoisMaria Grages was listed in Christoph Boecker's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; name listed as Christian Becker.2
June 1880Crete, Will, IllinoisMaria Grages was listed as wife in Christoph Boecker's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.3
1910Crete, Will, IllinoisMaria Grages was listed as mother in Edward Boecker's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.4
DateLocationDescription
8 June 1852Bremen, Germany to, New YorkMaria Grages immigrated with Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock on 8 June 1852 at Bremen, Germany to, New York; surname listed as Grogis; parents were second cabin passengers, children traveled in steerage; traveled on the same ship with the Fred Behrens family and Henry Ohlendorf family;
Arrival Date:     8 Jun 1852
Place of Origin:     Germany
Port of Departure:     Bremen, Germany
Destination:     United States of America
Port of Arrival:     New York, New York
Ship Name:     Bastide.
1910Maria Grages had 7 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Maria Grages and Christoph Boecker

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Page: 493; Family History Library Film: 803238.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M593_291; Page: 35A; Family History Library Film: 545790.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: 260; Family History Film: 1254260; Page: 38C; Enumeration District: 190; Image: 0078.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374346.

William Grages

M, b. circa 1824
Father*Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages b. 21 Jan 1794, d. 21 Aug 1867
Mother*Catherina Dorothea Stock b. 11 Feb 1804, d. 3 Apr 1875
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Grages was also known as Wilhelm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1824William Grages was born circa 1824 at Hanover, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock.
Marriagebetween 1852 and 1856William Grages married Sophia (?) between 1852 and 1856.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 August 1860Center, Lake, IndianaWilliam Grages was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Center, Lake, Indiana.1
17 June 1870St John, Lake, IndianaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at St John, Lake, Indiana.2
June 1880Saint John, Lake, IndianaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Saint John, Lake, Indiana.3
DateLocationDescription
8 June 1852Bremen, Germany to, New YorkWilliam Grages immigrated with Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock on 8 June 1852 at Bremen, Germany to, New York; surname listed as Grogis; parents were second cabin passengers, children traveled in steerage; traveled on the same ship with the Fred Behrens family and Henry Ohlendorf family;
Arrival Date:     8 Jun 1852
Place of Origin:     Germany
Port of Departure:     Bremen, Germany
Destination:     United States of America
Port of Arrival:     New York, New York
Ship Name:     Bastide.

Children of William Grages and Sophia (?)

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Center, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 975; Family History Library Film: 803274.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: St John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 455B; Image: 272106; Family History Library Film: 545832.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 291; Family History Film: 1254291; Page: 516C; Enumeration District: 068; Image: 0446.

Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages

F, b. 15 December 1831, d. 8 April 1908
Father*Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages b. 21 Jan 1794, d. 21 Aug 1867
Mother*Catherina Dorothea Stock b. 11 Feb 1804, d. 3 Apr 1875
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages was also known as Caroline Marie Dorothee.
Name VariationDorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages was also known as Dorothy.
Married NameJuly 1852As of July 1852,her married name was Freise.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1831Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages was born on 15 December 1831 at Idensen, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany, also reported as Dec 1830.
She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock.
Baptism26 December 1831Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages was baptized on 26 December 1831 at Idensen, Hannover, Germany, Baptism record of Caroline Marie Dorothee Grages.
Baptism record of Caroline Marie Dorothee Grages born 15 Dec 1831 Idensen, Germany
MarriageJuly 1852She married Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise, son of Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise and Catherine Sophie Dorothea Senne, in July 1852 at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.
Death8 April 1908Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages died on 8 April 1908 at Bonfield, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 76.
Burialafter 8 April 1908She was buried after 8 April 1908 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bonfield, Kankakee, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1860Crete, Will, IllinoisDorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages was listed in Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's household on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
June 1880Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisDorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages was listed as wife in Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's household on the 1880 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.2
1900Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisDorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages was listed as mother in Henry William Freise's household on the 1900 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.3
DateLocationDescription
8 June 1852Bremen, Germany to, New YorkDorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages immigrated with Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock on 8 June 1852 at Bremen, Germany to, New York; surname listed as Grogis; parents were second cabin passengers, children traveled in steerage; traveled on the same ship with the Fred Behrens family and Henry Ohlendorf family;
Arrival Date:     8 Jun 1852
Place of Origin:     Germany
Port of Departure:     Bremen, Germany
Destination:     United States of America
Port of Arrival:     New York, New York
Ship Name:     Bastide.
20 June 1896Kankakee, IllinoisIn Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's will dated 20 June 1896 at Kankakee, Illinois, Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages was named as an heir.
May 1907Bonfield, Kankakee, IllinoisIn May 1907 at Bonfield, Kankakee, Illinois, Sophie Klemme visiting ill sister (Dorothy Freise) with daughter Emma Boehner.

Children of Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages and Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M653_238; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 803238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 129C; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0260.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 312; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240312.

Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise

M, b. 8 May 1821, d. 6 February 1897
Father*Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise b. 7 May 1783, d. 15 Apr 1852
Mother*Catherine Sophie Dorothea Senne b. 23 Jan 1792, d. 3 Nov 1827
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise was also known as Johann Heinrich.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1821Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise was born on 8 May 1821 at Idensen, Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise and Catherine Sophie Dorothea Senne.
MarriageJuly 1852Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise married Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages, daughter of Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock, in July 1852 at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.
Death6 February 1897Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise died on 6 February 1897 at Bonfield, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 75.
Burialafter 6 February 1897He was buried after 6 February 1897 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bonfield, Kankakee, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1860Crete, Will, IllinoisHenry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
June 1880Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.2
DateLocationDescription
8 June 1852Bremen, Germany to, New YorkHenry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise and William Freise immigrated on 8 June 1852 to Bremen, Germany to, New York, Henry and William Freise (listed as Freyse) traveling on same ship as Henry's future wife Dorothy Grages (married the next month.)
New York, Passenger List - 8 Jun 1852 from Bremen, Germany - Henry and William Freise
20 June 1896Kankakee, IllinoisHenry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise left a will on 20 June 1896 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Will of Heinrich Freise - Kankakee, IL - 20 Jun 1896

Children of Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise and Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M653_238; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 803238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 129C; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0260.

Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise

M, b. 7 May 1783, d. 15 April 1852
Father*Dietrich Christoph Freise b. 6 Mar 1757, d. 16 Aug 1810
Mother*Anna Catharina Elizabeth Senne b. 25 Feb 1763, d. 3 May 1834
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise was also known as Dietrich Christoph.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise married Catherine Sophie Dorothea Senne, daughter of Johann Christoph Senne and Ilse Marie Busch.
Birth7 May 1783Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise was born on 7 May 1783 at Wunstorf, Hannover, Germany.
He was the son of Dietrich Christoph Freise and Anna Catharina Elizabeth Senne.
Death15 April 1852Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise died on 15 April 1852 at Wunstorf, Hannover, Germany, at age 68.

Children of Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise and Catherine Sophie Dorothea Senne

William Freise

M, b. circa 1820
Father*Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise b. 7 May 1783, d. 15 Apr 1852
Mother*Catherine Sophie Dorothea Senne b. 23 Jan 1792, d. 3 Nov 1827
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1820William Freise was born circa 1820 at Germany.
He was the son of Johann Dietrich Christoph Conrad Freise and Catherine Sophie Dorothea Senne.
DateLocationDescription
8 June 1852Bremen, Germany to, New YorkWilliam Freise and Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise immigrated on 8 June 1852 to Bremen, Germany to, New York, Henry and William Freise (listed as Freyse) traveling on same ship as Henry's future wife Dorothy Grages (married the next month.)
New York, Passenger List - 8 Jun 1852 from Bremen, Germany - Henry and William Freise

Henry William Freise

M, b. 7 October 1866, d. 24 July 1922
Father*Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise b. 8 May 1821, d. 6 Feb 1897
Mother*Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages b. 15 Dec 1831, d. 8 Apr 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry William Freise was also known as H. W.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 October 1866Henry William Freise was born on 7 October 1866 at Kankakee, Illinois.
He was the son of Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise and Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages.
Marriage11 March 1890Henry William Freise married Katherine Barbara Meythaler, daughter of George Meythaler and Barbara Keller, on 11 March 1890 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Death24 July 1922Henry William Freise died on 24 July 1922 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 55.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisHenry William Freise was listed as a son in Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's household on the 1880 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.1
1900Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisHenry William Freise was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.2
DateLocationDescription
20 June 1896Kankakee, IllinoisIn Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's will dated 20 June 1896 at Kankakee, Illinois, Henry William Freise was named as executor.

Children of Henry William Freise and Katherine Barbara Meythaler

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 129C; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0260.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 312; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240312.

Katherine Barbara Meythaler

F, b. October 1870, d. January 1954
Father*George Meythaler
Mother*Barbara Keller
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKatherine Barbara Meythaler was also known as Kate.
Married Name11 March 1890As of 11 March 1890,her married name was Freise.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1870Katherine Barbara Meythaler was born in October 1870 at Illinois also reported as 1871.
She was the daughter of George Meythaler and Barbara Keller.
Marriage11 March 1890Katherine Barbara Meythaler married Henry William Freise, son of Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise and Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages, on 11 March 1890 at Kankakee, Illinois.
DeathJanuary 1954Katherine Barbara Meythaler died in January 1954 at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisKatherine Barbara Meythaler was listed as wife in Henry William Freise's household on the 1900 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.1

Children of Katherine Barbara Meythaler and Henry William Freise

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 312; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240312.

Anna Esther Freise

F, b. 6 February 1891, d. 1973
Father*Henry William Freise b. 7 Oct 1866, d. 24 Jul 1922
Mother*Katherine Barbara Meythaler b. Oct 1870, d. Jan 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1914As of 1914,her married name was Walter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 February 1891Anna Esther Freise was born on 6 February 1891 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry William Freise and Katherine Barbara Meythaler.
Marriage1914Anna Esther Freise married Benjamin H. Walter in 1914.
Death1973Anna Esther Freise died in 1973 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisAnna Esther Freise was listed as a daughter in Henry William Freise's household on the 1900 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 312; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240312.

Edith M. Freise

F, b. 25 October 1895, d. 25 March 1984
Father*Henry William Freise b. 7 Oct 1866, d. 24 Jul 1922
Mother*Katherine Barbara Meythaler b. Oct 1870, d. Jan 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 October 1895Edith M. Freise was born on 25 October 1895 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry William Freise and Katherine Barbara Meythaler.
Death25 March 1984Edith M. Freise died on 25 March 1984 at Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisEdith M. Freise was listed as a daughter in Henry William Freise's household on the 1900 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 312; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240312.

Christoph Boecker

M, b. 9 March 1833, d. 28 June 1910
Christoph Boecker obituary
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristoph Boecker was also known as Christian.
Name VariationChristoph Boecker was also known as Christopher.
Name VariationChristoph Boecker was also known as Christ.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 March 1833Christoph Boecker was born on 9 March 1833 at Hessen, Germany.
Marriage3 March 1860He married Maria Grages, daughter of Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock, on 3 March 1860.
Death28 June 1910Christoph Boecker died on 28 June 1910 at Will, Will, Illinois, at age 77 Christoph Boecker obituary.
Herald News (Joliet, Illinois) 08 Jul 1910 - Christoph Boecker obituary
Burialafter 28 June 1910He was buried after 28 June 1910 at Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery, Dyer, Lake, Indiana.
Census DateLocationDescription
July 1860Crete, Will, IllinoisChristoph Boecker was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois, listed as Christopher Baker; carpenter living with the Christopher Rust family.1
1870Crete, Will, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois, name listed as Christian Becker.2
June 1880Crete, Will, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.3
1910Crete, Will, IllinoisHe was listed as father in Edward Boecker's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.4
DateLocationDescription
1853Christoph Boecker immigrated in 1853.

Children of Christoph Boecker and Maria Grages

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Page: 493; Family History Library Film: 803238.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M593_291; Page: 35A; Family History Library Film: 545790.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: 260; Family History Film: 1254260; Page: 38C; Enumeration District: 190; Image: 0078.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374346.

Sophia (?)

F, b. circa 1835
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSophia (?) was also known as Sophie (?)
Married Namebetween 1852 and 1856As of between 1852 and 1856,her married name was Grages.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1835Sophia (?) was born circa 1835 at Hanover, Germany.
Marriagebetween 1852 and 1856She married William Grages, son of Johann Friedrich Conrad Grages and Catherina Dorothea Stock, between 1852 and 1856.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 August 1860Center, Lake, IndianaSophia (?) was listed in William Grages's household on the 1860 Census at Center, Lake, Indiana.1
17 June 1870St John, Lake, IndianaSophia (?) was listed in William Grages's household on the 1870 Census at St John, Lake, Indiana.2
June 1880Saint John, Lake, IndianaSophia (?) was listed as wife in William Grages's household on the 1880 Census at Saint John, Lake, Indiana.3

Children of Sophia (?) and William Grages

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Center, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 975; Family History Library Film: 803274.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: St John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 455B; Image: 272106; Family History Library Film: 545832.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 291; Family History Film: 1254291; Page: 516C; Enumeration District: 068; Image: 0446.

Sophia Grages

F, b. circa 1861
Father*William Grages b. c 1824
Mother*Sophia (?) b. c 1835
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1861Sophia Grages was born circa 1861 at Indiana.
She was the daughter of William Grages and Sophia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
17 June 1870St John, Lake, IndianaSophia Grages was listed in William Grages's household on the 1870 Census at St John, Lake, Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: St John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 455B; Image: 272106; Family History Library Film: 545832.

Eliza Grages

F, b. circa 1863
Father*William Grages b. c 1824
Mother*Sophia (?) b. c 1835
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1863Eliza Grages was born circa 1863 at Indiana.
She was the daughter of William Grages and Sophia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
17 June 1870St John, Lake, IndianaEliza Grages was listed in William Grages's household on the 1870 Census at St John, Lake, Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: St John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 455B; Image: 272106; Family History Library Film: 545832.

Mary Grages

F, b. circa 1867
Father*William Grages b. c 1824
Mother*Sophia (?) b. c 1835
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1867Mary Grages was born circa 1867 at Indiana.
She was the daughter of William Grages and Sophia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
17 June 1870St John, Lake, IndianaMary Grages was listed in William Grages's household on the 1870 Census at St John, Lake, Indiana.1
June 1880Saint John, Lake, IndianaMary Grages was listed as a daughter in William Grages's household on the 1880 Census at Saint John, Lake, Indiana.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: St John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 455B; Image: 272106; Family History Library Film: 545832.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 291; Family History Film: 1254291; Page: 516C; Enumeration District: 068; Image: 0446.

Caroline Grages

F, b. July 1869
Father*William Grages b. c 1824
Mother*Sophia (?) b. c 1835
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1869Caroline Grages was born in July 1869 at Indiana.
She was the daughter of William Grages and Sophia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
17 June 1870St John, Lake, IndianaCaroline Grages was listed in William Grages's household on the 1870 Census at St John, Lake, Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: St John, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 455B; Image: 272106; Family History Library Film: 545832.

Sophia Grages

F, b. circa 1856
Father*William Grages b. c 1824
Mother*Sophia (?) b. c 1835
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1856Sophia Grages was born circa 1856 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of William Grages and Sophia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
2 August 1860Center, Lake, IndianaSophia Grages was listed in William Grages's household on the 1860 Census at Center, Lake, Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Center, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 975; Family History Library Film: 803274.

Henry Grages

M, b. circa 1857
Father*William Grages b. c 1824
Mother*Sophia (?) b. c 1835
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1857Henry Grages was born circa 1857 at Illinois.
He was the son of William Grages and Sophia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
2 August 1860Center, Lake, IndianaHenry Grages was listed in William Grages's household on the 1860 Census at Center, Lake, Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Center, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 975; Family History Library Film: 803274.

William Grages

M, b. circa 1859
Father*William Grages b. c 1824
Mother*Sophia (?) b. c 1835
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1859William Grages was born circa 1859 at Indiana.
He was the son of William Grages and Sophia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
2 August 1860Center, Lake, IndianaWilliam Grages was listed in William Grages's household on the 1860 Census at Center, Lake, Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Center, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 975; Family History Library Film: 803274.

George Meythaler

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge Meythaler married Barbara Keller.

Child of George Meythaler and Barbara Keller

Barbara Keller

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Meythaler.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBarbara Keller married George Meythaler.

Child of Barbara Keller and George Meythaler

(?) Gonsky

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1961(?) Gonsky married Evelyn Lucille Grages, daughter of Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages and Lydia Wilkening, before 1961.

(?) Luscalzo

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1959(?) Luscalzo married Evelyn Lucille Grages, daughter of Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages and Lydia Wilkening, before 1959.

James Russell Struple

M, b. 7 November 1914, d. 26 April 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames Russell Struple was also known as Russell James.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1914James Russell Struple was born on 7 November 1914 at Peotone, Will, Illinois.
Marriagebefore 1940He married Evelyn Lucille Grages, daughter of Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages and Lydia Wilkening, before 1940.
Death26 April 1992James Russell Struple died on 26 April 1992 at age 77.

Mary Ahrens

F, b. 5 March 1899, d. 20 June 1977
Father*William Ahrens b. Dec 1859
Mother*Maria (?) b. May 1860
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 July 1917As of 11 July 1917,her married name was Grages.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 March 1899Mary Ahrens was born on 5 March 1899 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?)
Marriage11 July 1917Mary Ahrens married Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages, son of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene, on 11 July 1917 at Lake, Indiana.
Death20 June 1977Mary Ahrens died on 20 June 1977 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, at age 78 Mary (Ahrens) Grages obituary.
Chicago Homewood Flossmoor Star June 23, 1977 - Mary (Ahrens) Grages obituary
Burialafter 20 June 1977She was buried after 20 June 1977 at Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Cook, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Washington, Will, IllinoisMary Ahrens was listed as a daughter in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Children of Mary Ahrens and Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1240354.

Stanley Arnold Grages

M, b. 25 May 1923, d. 2 January 1978
Father*Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages b. 11 Dec 1895, d. 23 Feb 1965
Mother*Mary Ahrens b. 5 Mar 1899, d. 20 Jun 1977
Stanley Grages-Colorized
Stanley Grages 1941 sophomore portrait Bloom High School, Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.jpg
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageStanley Arnold Grages married Ruby Boone.
Birth25 May 1923Stanley Arnold Grages was born on 25 May 1923 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens.
Death2 January 1978Stanley Arnold Grages died on 2 January 1978 at Lansing, Cook, Illinois, at age 54 Stanley Grages obituary.
Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star January 5, 1978 - Stanley Grages obituary
Burial6 January 1978He was buried on 6 January 1978 at Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Cook, Illinois.
DateLocationDescription
Photo of siblings Stanley and Josephine Grages.
siblings Stanley and Josephine Grages-Colorized
siblings Stanley and Josephine Grages

Children of Stanley Arnold Grages and Ruby Boone

Mary C. Freise

F, b. circa May 1860, d. 1953
Father*Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise b. 8 May 1821, d. 6 Feb 1897
Mother*Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages b. 15 Dec 1831, d. 8 Apr 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1888As of 1888,her married name was Dethloff.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca May 1860Mary C. Freise was born circa May 1860 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise and Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages.
Marriage1888Mary C. Freise married Frederick C. Dethloff in 1888 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Death1953Mary C. Freise died in 1953.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1860Crete, Will, IllinoisMary C. Freise was listed in Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's household on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
June 1880Salina, Kankakee, IllinoisMary C. Freise was listed as a daughter in Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's household on the 1880 Census at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M653_238; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 803238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salina, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: 219; Family History Film: 1254219; Page: 129C; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0260.

Mary Margret Dorothea Freise

F, b. 16 March 1854, d. 13 June 1938
Father*Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise b. 8 May 1821, d. 6 Feb 1897
Mother*Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages b. 15 Dec 1831, d. 8 Apr 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Margret Dorothea Freise was also known as Dora.
Married NameHer married name was Tanner.
Name VariationMary Margret Dorothea Freise was also known as Dorita.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Margret Dorothea Freise married Frank Tanner Sr.
Birth16 March 1854Mary Margret Dorothea Freise was born on 16 March 1854 at Limestone, Kankakee, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise and Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages.
Death13 June 1938Mary Margret Dorothea Freise died on 13 June 1938 at Limestone, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 84 Name: Dora Tanner
[Dora Freise]
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1854
Birth Place: Limestone Twp , Illinois
Death Date: 13 Jun 1938
Death Place: Limestone, Kankakee, Illinois
Burial Date: 15 Jun 1938
Burial Place: Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois
Death Age: 84
Occupation: Housekeeper/Own Home
Race: White
Marital Status: W
Gender: Female
Residence: Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois
Father Name: Henry Freise
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Dorothea Groeges
Mother Birth Place: Germany
Spouse Name: Frank Tanner, Sr.
FHL Film Number: 1818801.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1860Crete, Will, IllinoisMary Margret Dorothea Freise was listed in Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's household on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1

Children of Mary Margret Dorothea Freise and Frank Tanner Sr.

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M653_238; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 803238.

Sophia Freise

F, b. 15 December 1858, d. 20 November 1934
Father*Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise b. 8 May 1821, d. 6 Feb 1897
Mother*Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages b. 15 Dec 1831, d. 8 Apr 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 February 1878As of 21 February 1878,her married name was Hansing.
Married Name26 December 1889As of 26 December 1889,her married name was Henry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1858Sophia Freise was born on 15 December 1858 at Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise and Dorothea Catharina Marie Dorothea Grages.
Marriage21 February 1878Sophia Freise married John F. Hansing on 21 February 1878 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Marriage26 December 1889Sophia Freise married Benjamin Franklin Henry on 26 December 1889 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Divorcebefore 1900Sophia Freise and Benjamin Franklin Henry were divorced before 1900.
Death20 November 1934Sophia Freise died on 20 November 1934 at Salina, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 75.
Burial22 November 1934She was buried on 22 November 1934 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bonfield, Kankakee, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1860Crete, Will, IllinoisSophia Freise was listed in Henry Johnann Heinrich Christoph Freise's household on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
DateLocationDescription
1900Sophia Freise had 7 with 5 living in 1900 children.

Children of Sophia Freise and John F. Hansing

Children of Sophia Freise and Benjamin Franklin Henry

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M653_238; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 803238.

Edward Boecker

M, b. 15 October 1871, d. 3 April 1938
Father*Christoph Boecker b. 9 Mar 1833, d. 28 Jun 1910
Mother*Maria Grages b. 31 May 1842, d. 29 Dec 1915
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 October 1871Edward Boecker was born on 15 October 1871 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Christoph Boecker and Maria Grages.
Marriagebefore 1901Edward Boecker married Minna Palenske before 1901.
Death3 April 1938Edward Boecker died on 3 April 1938 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 66 Name:     Edward Boecker
Birth Date:     15 Oct 1871
Birth Place:     Crete Township
Death Date:     3 Apr 1938
Death Place:     Beecher, Will, Illinois
Burial Date:     6 Apr 1938
Burial Place:     Washington, Will, Ill.
Cemetery Name:     Beecher
Death Age:     66
Occupation:     Farmer
Race:     White
Marital status:     M
Gender:     Male
Residence:     Washington, Beecher, Will, Illinois
Father Name:     Christopher Boecker
Father Birth Place:     Germany
Mother Name:     Marie Grages
Mother Birth Place:     Germany
Spouse Name:     Minnie
FHL Film Number:     1818799.
Burial6 April 1938He was buried on 6 April 1938 at Beecher Cemetery, Washington, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Crete, Will, IllinoisEdward Boecker was listed as a son in Christoph Boecker's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
1910Crete, Will, IllinoisEdward Boecker was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2
DateLocationDescription
29 December 1915Will, Will, IllinoisEdward Boecker witnessed the death of Maria Grages on 29 December 1915 at Will, Will, Illinois; Marie (Grages) Boecker obituary.

Children of Edward Boecker and Minna Palenske

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: 260; Family History Film: 1254260; Page: 38C; Enumeration District: 190; Image: 0078.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374346.

Minna Palenske

F, b. 1885, d. 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMinna Palenske was also known as Minnie.
Married Namebefore 1901As of before 1901,her married name was Boecker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1885Minna Palenske was born in 1885.
Marriagebefore 1901She married Edward Boecker, son of Christoph Boecker and Maria Grages, before 1901.
Death1941Minna Palenske died in 1941.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Crete, Will, IllinoisMinna Palenske was listed as wife in Edward Boecker's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
DateLocationDescription
1910Minna Palenske had 3 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Minna Palenske and Edward Boecker

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374346.

Arthur Christopher Boecker

M, b. 18 July 1901, d. 29 June 1980
Father*Edward Boecker b. 15 Oct 1871, d. 3 Apr 1938
Mother*Minna Palenske b. 1885, d. 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 July 1901Arthur Christopher Boecker was born on 18 July 1901 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Edward Boecker and Minna Palenske.
Death29 June 1980Arthur Christopher Boecker died on 29 June 1980 at age 78.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Crete, Will, IllinoisArthur Christopher Boecker was listed as a son in Edward Boecker's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374346.

Alfred Edwin Boecker

M, b. 24 August 1904
Father*Edward Boecker b. 15 Oct 1871, d. 3 Apr 1938
Mother*Minna Palenske b. 1885, d. 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 August 1904Alfred Edwin Boecker was born on 24 August 1904 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Edward Boecker and Minna Palenske.
Marriage11 May 1929Alfred Edwin Boecker married Amanda L. Bunte on 11 May 1929.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Crete, Will, IllinoisAlfred Edwin Boecker was listed as a son in Edward Boecker's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1

Child of Alfred Edwin Boecker and Amanda L. Bunte

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374346.

Gustav Boecker

M, b. 22 June 1862, d. 31 December 1935
Father*Christoph Boecker b. 9 Mar 1833, d. 28 Jun 1910
Mother*Maria Grages b. 31 May 1842, d. 29 Dec 1915
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 June 1862Gustav Boecker was born on 22 June 1862 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Christoph Boecker and Maria Grages.
Marriage12 March 1893Gustav Boecker married Carolina Froboese on 12 March 1893 at Will, Illinois.
Death31 December 1935Gustav Boecker died on 31 December 1935 at Washington, Will, Illinois, at age 73 Name:     Gustave Boecker
Birth Date:     22 Jun 1862
Birth Place:     Crete Twp , Will, Ill
Death Date:     31 Dec 1935
Death Place:     Washington Twp , Will, Illinois
Burial Date:     3 Jan 1936
Burial Place:     Washington Twp., Will, Ill.
Cemetery Name:     St Johns Ev. Luth.
Death Age:     73
Occupation:     Farmer
Race:     White
Marital status:     W
Gender:     Male
Residence:     Washington Twp., Ill.
Father Name:     Christopher Boecker
Father Birth Place:     Hanover, Germany
Mother Name:     Mary Grages
Mother Birth Place:     Hanover, Germany
Spouse Name:     Caroline Frobase
FHL Film Number:     1765654.
Burial3 January 1936He was buried on 3 January 1936 at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Washington, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Crete, Will, IllinoisGustav Boecker was listed in Christoph Boecker's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; name listed as Christian Becker.1
June 1880Crete, Will, IllinoisGustav Boecker was listed as a son in Christoph Boecker's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2

Child of Gustav Boecker and Carolina Froboese

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M593_291; Page: 35A; Family History Library Film: 545790.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: 260; Family History Film: 1254260; Page: 38C; Enumeration District: 190; Image: 0078.