George B. Steffen

M, b. 1877, d. 8 August 1955
Father*August Steffen b. c 1849
Mother*Lena C. (?) b. c 1855
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1877George B. Steffen was born in 1877 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of August Steffen and Lena C. (?).
Marriage17 March 1906George B. Steffen married Anna M. Krohn, daughter of Jacob Krohn and Margretha Struck, on 17 March 1906 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death8 August 1955George B. Steffen died on 8 August 1955 at Beloit, Wisconsin.
Burialafter 8 August 1955He was buried after 8 August 1955 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinGeorge B. Steffen was listed as a son in August Steffen's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg 123.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 205A.

Laura Krueger

F, b. November 1871, d. 12 June 1923
Father*August Krueger b. c 1842
Mother*unknown (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLaura Krueger was also known as Anna.
Married Namecirca 1895As of circa 1895,her married name was Krohn.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1871Laura Krueger was born in November 1871 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of August Krueger and unknown (?).
Marriagecirca 1895Laura Krueger married Charles H. Krohn, son of Jacob Krohn and Margretha Struck, circa 1895.
Death12 June 1923Laura Krueger died on 12 June 1923 at age 51.
Burialafter 12 June 1923She was buried after 12 June 1923 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLaura Krueger was listed as wife in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; also in the household is a servant, Ida Krueger, age 16.2
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLaura Krueger is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Charles H. Krohn at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
15 January 1920Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLaura Krueger was listed as wife in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.4

Children of Laura Krueger and Charles H. Krohn

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg 141.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED142. Dwelling 394.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 244.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 227. Stamp 176.

Carl Krohn

M, b. 1910, d. 27 July 1926
Father*Charles H. Krohn b. Jan 1869, d. 12 Jan 1956
Mother*Laura Krueger b. Nov 1871, d. 12 Jun 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1910Carl Krohn was born in 1910 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles H. Krohn and Laura Krueger.
Death27 July 1926Carl Krohn died on 27 July 1926.
Burialafter 27 July 1926He was buried after 27 July 1926 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinCarl Krohn was listed as a son in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg 141.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 227. Stamp 176.

Erwin A. Krohn

M, b. September 1897, d. 1968
Father*Charles H. Krohn b. Jan 1869, d. 12 Jan 1956
Mother*Laura Krueger b. Nov 1871, d. 12 Jun 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationErwin A. Krohn was also known as Irvin.
Name VariationErwin A. Krohn was also known as Ervin E.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1897Erwin A. Krohn was born in September 1897 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles H. Krohn and Laura Krueger.
Marriage18 December 1934Erwin A. Krohn married Clara Meister, daughter of Martin Meister Jr. and Theresia Anna Kraemer, on 18 December 1934.
Death1968Erwin A. Krohn died in 1968.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinErwin A. Krohn was listed as a son in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; also in the household is a servant, Ida Krueger, age 16.1
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinErwin A. Krohn is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Charles H. Krohn at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
15 January 1920Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinErwin A. Krohn was listed as a son in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Children of Erwin A. Krohn and Clara Meister

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED142. Dwelling 394.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 244.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 227. Stamp 176.

Pauline Krohn

F, b. 18 May 1899, d. 21 May 1974
Father*Charles H. Krohn b. Jan 1869, d. 12 Jan 1956
Mother*Laura Krueger b. Nov 1871, d. 12 Jun 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPauline Krohn was also known as Paulina.
Married NameHer married name was Reichert.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePauline Krohn married Charles C. Reichert.
Birth18 May 1899Pauline Krohn was born on 18 May 1899 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles H. Krohn and Laura Krueger.
Death21 May 1974Pauline Krohn died on 21 May 1974 at age 75.
Burialafter 21 May 1974She was buried after 21 May 1974 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinPauline Krohn was listed as a daughter in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; also in the household is a servant, Ida Krueger, age 16.2
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinPauline Krohn is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Charles H. Krohn at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
15 January 1920Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinPauline Krohn was listed as a daughter in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
  • Pauline Krohn obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg 141.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED142. Dwelling 394.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 244.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 227. Stamp 176.

Charles C. Reichert

M, b. 2 June 1894, d. 10 April 1970
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles C. Reichert married Pauline Krohn, daughter of Charles H. Krohn and Laura Krueger.
Birth2 June 1894Charles C. Reichert was born on 2 June 1894.
Death10 April 1970He died on 10 April 1970 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at age 75.
Burialafter 10 April 1970He was buried after 10 April 1970 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • Charles C. Reichert obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg 141.

Mildred Krohn

F, b. 1901, d. 1988
Father*Charles H. Krohn b. Jan 1869, d. 12 Jan 1956
Mother*Laura Krueger b. Nov 1871, d. 12 Jun 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Herwig.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMildred Krohn married (?) Herwig.
Birth1901Mildred Krohn was born in 1901 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles H. Krohn and Laura Krueger.
Death1988Mildred Krohn died in 1988.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMildred Krohn is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Charles H. Krohn at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
15 January 1920Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMildred Krohn was listed as a daughter in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 244.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 227. Stamp 176.

Naomi L. Krohn

F, b. 1903, d. 1964
Father*Charles H. Krohn b. Jan 1869, d. 12 Jan 1956
Mother*Laura Krueger b. Nov 1871, d. 12 Jun 1923
Naomi Krohn 1922 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNaomi L. Krohn was also known as Aimee.
Name VariationNaomi L. Krohn was also known as Naomi Amy.
Married NameHer married name was Bennallack.
Name VariationNaomi L. Krohn was also known as Amy.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNaomi L. Krohn married (?) Bennallack.
Birth1903Naomi L. Krohn was born in 1903 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles H. Krohn and Laura Krueger.
Death1964Naomi L. Krohn died in 1964.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinNaomi L. Krohn is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Charles H. Krohn at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
15 January 1920Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinNaomi L. Krohn was listed as a daughter in Charles H. Krohn's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
  • Naomi L. Krohn graduated in 1922 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 244.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 227. Stamp 176.

Ray B. Ferguson

M, b. circa 1880
Father*Thomas B. Ferguson b. c 1860, d. a 1925
Mother*Jane E. Kephard b. c 1846, d. a 1925
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRay B. Ferguson was also known as Roy B.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1880Ray B. Ferguson was born circa 1880 at Iowa.
He was the son of Thomas B. Ferguson and Jane E. Kephard.
Marriage1 October 1902Ray B. Ferguson married Ella K. Mercer, daughter of Amosa Harrington Mercer and Ellen Connie Flora, on 1 October 1902 at home of the bride's parents, Rippey, Greene, Iowa, Ella Mercer and Ray Ferguson marriage announcement.
Jefferson Souvenir October 4, 1902 - Ella Mercer and Ray Ferguson marriage announcement
Census DateLocationDescription
25 February 1920Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, IowaRay B. Ferguson was listed as a son-in-law in Amosa Harrington Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, Iowa; Next door to his son Henry E.1
1 January 1925Rippey, Greene, IowaRay B. Ferguson is listed as brother-in-law on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Iva Lillie Mercer at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.
24 April 1930Rippey Town, Washington Township, Greene, IowaRay B. Ferguson was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Township, Greene, Iowa, living next door to George T. Mercer.2
  • Ray B. Ferguson witnessed the burial of Warren Churchill in June 1925 at Ute, Monona, Iowa; Mr and Mrs Roy Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Geo Mercer, Mrs. Lillie Parr and Harold and Madeline McClain left Wednesday morning for Battle Creek, where they spent the night, going on the next day to Ute, to attend the funeral of their nephew, Warren Churchill, the 2-year-old son of Mrs. Blanche Mercer Churchill, who passed away, death being caused from pneumonia. The Churchills have been living in Sioux City this summer, but the body was taken to their home at Ute, where interment occurred.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 98.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED37-23. Dwelling 111.

Ella Florence Carothers

F, b. August 1889, d. 6 February 1935
Father*John Carothers b. c 1866, d. bt 1890 - 1895
Mother*Caroline Augusta West b. 30 Jul 1870, d. a 1930
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElla Florence Carothers was also known as Florence Ella.
Married Namecirca 1907As of circa 1907,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1889Ella Florence Carothers was born in August 1889 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Carothers and Caroline Augusta West.
Marriagecirca 1907Ella Florence Carothers married Edmon Henry Mercer, son of Amosa Harrington Mercer and Ellen Connie Flora, circa 1907 at first marriage for both.
Death6 February 1935Ella Florence Carothers died on 6 February 1935 at age 45 Mrs Ed Mercer (Ella Florence Carothers) funeral notice.
Jefferson (IA) Bee February 19, 1935 - Mrs Ed Mercer (Ella Florence Carothers) funeral notice
Burialafter 6 February 1935She was buried after 6 February 1935 at Ankeny, Polk, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Maple, Ida, IowaElla Florence Carothers was listed as a niece in Everett Anthony West's household on the 1900 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa.1
10 May 1910Washington, Greene, IowaElla Florence Carothers was listed as wife in Edmon Henry Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Greene, Iowa.2
1915Rippey, Greene, IowaElla Florence Carothers and Edmon Henry Mercer appeared on the census of 1915 at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.
25 February 1920Washington, Greene, IowaElla Florence Carothers was listed as wife in Edmon Henry Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Greene, Iowa; living next door to Amosa H. Mercer.3
1 June 1925Anthon, Woodbury, IowaElla Florence Carothers appeared on the census of 1 June 1925 in the household of Edmon Henry Mercer at Anthon, Woodbury, Iowa.
  • Ella Florence Carothers had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Children of Ella Florence Carothers and Edmon Henry Mercer

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50. Dwelling 43.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED106. Dwelling 267.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 99.

Orville John Mercer

M, b. May 1908
Father*Edmon Henry Mercer b. 23 May 1875, d. 1 Sep 1944
Mother*Ella Florence Carothers b. Aug 1889, d. 6 Feb 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOrville John Mercer was also known as John Orville.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1908Orville John Mercer was born in May 1908 at Iowa.
He was the son of Edmon Henry Mercer and Ella Florence Carothers.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 May 1910Washington, Greene, IowaOrville John Mercer was listed as a son in Edmon Henry Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Greene, Iowa.1
1915Rippey, Greene, IowaOrville John Mercer appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Edmon Henry Mercer and Ella Florence Carothers at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.
25 February 1920Washington, Greene, IowaOrville John Mercer was listed as a son in Edmon Henry Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Greene, Iowa; living next door to Amosa H. Mercer.2
1 June 1925Anthon, Woodbury, IowaOrville John Mercer appeared on the census of 1 June 1925 in the household of Edmon Henry Mercer at Anthon, Woodbury, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED106. Dwelling 267.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 99.

Ida Roberta Mercer

F, b. circa 1917
Father*Edmon Henry Mercer b. 23 May 1875, d. 1 Sep 1944
Mother*Ella Florence Carothers b. Aug 1889, d. 6 Feb 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIda Roberta Mercer was also known as Ada R.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1917Ida Roberta Mercer was born circa 1917 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Edmon Henry Mercer and Ella Florence Carothers.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 February 1920Washington, Greene, IowaIda Roberta Mercer was listed as a daughter in Edmon Henry Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Greene, Iowa; living next door to Amosa H. Mercer.1
1 June 1925Anthon, Woodbury, IowaIda Roberta Mercer appeared on the census of 1 June 1925 in the household of Edmon Henry Mercer at Anthon, Woodbury, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 99.

George Jay McCain

M, b. 21 July 1871, d. 12 October 1947
Father*John McCain b. Sep 1848, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Mary Speidel b. 10 Dec 1849, d. 3 Jul 1928
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 July 1871George Jay McCain was born on 21 July 1871 at Wisconsin also reported as 21 Jul 1868.
He was the son of John McCain and Mary Speidel.
Marriage1 November 1893George Jay McCain married Iva Lillie Mercer, daughter of Amosa Harrington Mercer and Ellen Connie Flora, on 1 November 1893 at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.1
Divorcebefore 1913George Jay McCain and Iva Lillie Mercer were divorced before 1913.
Marriagebefore December 1913George Jay McCain married Martha Merritt before December 1913.
Death12 October 1947George Jay McCain died on 12 October 1947 at Hastings, St. John, Florida, at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Washington, Greene, IowaGeorge Jay McCain was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Greene, Iowa.2

Children of George Jay McCain and Iva Lillie Mercer

Child of George Jay McCain and Martha Merritt

Citations

  1. [S235] Iowa Marriages 1851-1900 Marriages, by Iowa.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 180. ED97. Dwelling 100.

Harold Truman McCain

M, b. 24 October 1894, d. 24 July 1990
Father*George Jay McCain b. 21 Jul 1871, d. 12 Oct 1947
Mother*Iva Lillie Mercer b. 1 Aug 1870, d. 20 Aug 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 October 1894Harold Truman McCain was born on 24 October 1894 at Midway, Walworth, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Jay McCain and Iva Lillie Mercer.
Death24 July 1990Harold Truman McCain died on 24 July 1990 at age 95.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Washington, Greene, IowaHarold Truman McCain was listed as a son in George Jay McCain's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Greene, Iowa.1
16 April 1910Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, IowaHarold Truman McCain was listed as a grand-son in Amosa Harrington Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, Iowa.2
25 February 1920Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, IowaHarold Truman McCain was listed as a grand-son in Amosa Harrington Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, Iowa; Next door to his son Henry E.3
1 January 1925Rippey, Greene, IowaHarold Truman McCain is listed as son on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Iva Lillie Mercer at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.
19 April 1930Rippey Town, Washington, Greene, IowaHarold Truman McCain was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Rippey Town, Washington, Greene, Iowa.4
  • Harold Truman McCain obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence not specified.
  • He witnessed the burial of Warren Churchill in June 1925 at Ute, Monona, Iowa; Mr and Mrs Roy Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Geo Mercer, Mrs. Lillie Parr and Harold and Madeline McClain left Wednesday morning for Battle Creek, where they spent the night, going on the next day to Ute, to attend the funeral of their nephew, Warren Churchill, the 2-year-old son of Mrs. Blanche Mercer Churchill, who passed away, death being caused from pneumonia. The Churchills have been living in Sioux City this summer, but the body was taken to their home at Ute, where interment occurred.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 180. ED97. Dwelling 100.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED106. Dwelling 38.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 98.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED37-19. Dwelling 1.

Holsey Charles McCain

M, b. 18 January 1897, d. 18 July 1973
Father*George Jay McCain b. 21 Jul 1871, d. 12 Oct 1947
Mother*Iva Lillie Mercer b. 1 Aug 1870, d. 20 Aug 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHolsey Charles McCain was also known as Halsey Charles.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1897Holsey Charles McCain was born on 18 January 1897 at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.
He was the son of George Jay McCain and Iva Lillie Mercer.
Marriage2 October 1926Holsey Charles McCain married Mabel Lorene Jones on 2 October 1926 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
Death18 July 1973Holsey Charles McCain died on 18 July 1973 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Washington, Greene, IowaHolsey Charles McCain was listed as a son in George Jay McCain's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Greene, Iowa.1
16 April 1910Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, IowaHolsey Charles McCain was listed as a grand-son in Amosa Harrington Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, Iowa.2
10 February 1920Rippey Town, Washington Township, Greene, IowaHolsey Charles McCain was listed as a step-son in James M. Parr's household on the 1920 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Township, Greene, Iowa.3
1 January 1925Rippey, Greene, IowaHolsey Charles McCain is listed as son on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Iva Lillie Mercer at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.
8 April 1930Slidell, St. Tammany, LouisianaHolsey Charles McCain was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Slidell, St. Tammany, Louisiana.4
  • Holsey Charles McCain obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.

Children of Holsey Charles McCain and Mabel Lorene Jones

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 180. ED97. Dwelling 100.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED106. Dwelling 38.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 48.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52-16. Dwelling 140-167.

Madaline Veda McCain

F, b. 20 February 1908, d. 9 October 2007
Father*George Jay McCain b. 21 Jul 1871, d. 12 Oct 1947
Mother*Iva Lillie Mercer b. 1 Aug 1870, d. 20 Aug 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMadaline Veda McCain was also known as Madeline.
Name VariationMadaline Veda McCain was also known as Veda Madaline.
Married Name3 May 1928As of 3 May 1928,her married name was Painter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 February 1908Madaline Veda McCain was born on 20 February 1908 at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.
She was the daughter of George Jay McCain and Iva Lillie Mercer.
Marriage3 May 1928Madaline Veda McCain married John Carl Painter on 3 May 1928 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
Death9 October 2007Madaline Veda McCain died on 9 October 2007 at age 99.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1910Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, IowaMadaline Veda McCain was listed as a grand-daughter in Amosa Harrington Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, Iowa.1
10 February 1920Rippey Town, Washington Township, Greene, IowaMadaline Veda McCain was listed as a step-daughter in James M. Parr's household on the 1920 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Township, Greene, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Rippey, Greene, IowaMadaline Veda McCain is listed as daughter on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Iva Lillie Mercer at Rippey, Greene, Iowa.
10 April 1930Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaMadaline Veda McCain was listed as wife in John Carl Painter's household on the 1930 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
  • Madaline Veda McCain obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Crooks, Minnehaha, South Dakota.
  • She witnessed the burial of Warren Churchill in June 1925 at Ute, Monona, Iowa; Mr and Mrs Roy Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Geo Mercer, Mrs. Lillie Parr and Harold and Madeline McClain left Wednesday morning for Battle Creek, where they spent the night, going on the next day to Ute, to attend the funeral of their nephew, Warren Churchill, the 2-year-old son of Mrs. Blanche Mercer Churchill, who passed away, death being caused from pneumonia. The Churchills have been living in Sioux City this summer, but the body was taken to their home at Ute, where interment occurred.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED106. Dwelling 38.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 48.

Robert H. Mercer

M, b. September 1885, d. 14 July 1957
Father*Amosa Harrington Mercer b. 30 Jul 1832, d. 30 Jun 1921
Mother*Ellen Connie Flora b. 10 Mar 1848, d. 23 Nov 1920
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1885Robert H. Mercer was born in September 1885 at Greene, Iowa, also reported as Sep 1887.
He was the son of Amosa Harrington Mercer and Ellen Connie Flora.
Marriageafter May 1910Robert H. Mercer married Gertrude F. Weise, daughter of Henry A. Weise and Mary E. (?), after May 1910.
Divorcebefore 1923Robert H. Mercer and Gertrude F. Weise were divorced before 1923.
Marriageafter April 1930Robert H. Mercer married Blanche E. Leins after April 1930.
Death14 July 1957Robert H. Mercer died on 14 July 1957 at age 71 Robert Mercer obituary.
Jefferson Bee July 23, 1957 - Robert Mercer obituary
Burial17 July 1957He was buried on 17 July 1957 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mapleton, Monona, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
1895Iowa State Census, Rippey Town, Greene, IowaRobert H. Mercer appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Amosa Harrington Mercer at Iowa State Census, Rippey Town, Greene, Iowa.
5 June 1900Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, IowaRobert H. Mercer was listed as a son in Amosa Harrington Mercer's household on the 1900 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, Iowa.1
1905Rippey, Washington, Greene, IowaRobert H. Mercer appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Amosa Harrington Mercer at Rippey, Washington, Greene, Iowa.
14 May 1910Maple, Ida, IowaRobert H. Mercer was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa.2
1915Battle Creek, Ida, IowaHe and Gertrude F. Weise appeared on the census of 1915 at Battle Creek, Ida, Iowa.
1 January 1925Battle Creek, Ida, IowaRobert H. Mercer is listed as brother-in-law on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Charles E. Rogers at Battle Creek, Ida, Iowa.
8 April 1930Maple, Ida, IowaRobert H. Mercer was listed as a brother-in-law in Charles E. Rogers's household on the 1930 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa.3
  • In June 1923 at Rippey, Greene, Iowa, Mr and Mrs C M Daniels, Robert Mercer, and Blanche Lyan visited George Mercer and Lillian Parr homes.
    Jefferson Herald June 7, 1923 - Mr and Mrs C M Daniels, Robert Mercer, and Blanche Lyan visited George Mercer and Lillian Parr homes

Child of Robert H. Mercer and Gertrude F. Weise

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 99. ED97.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED55. Dwelling 150.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47-15. Dwelling 188.

Blanche Veletta Mercer

F, b. 10 March 1888, d. 2 October 1962
Father*Amosa Harrington Mercer b. 30 Jul 1832, d. 30 Jun 1921
Mother*Ellen Connie Flora b. 10 Mar 1848, d. 23 Nov 1920
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBlanche Veletta Mercer was also known as Blanch.
Married Namecirca 1913As of circa 1913,her married name was Churchill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 March 1888Blanche Veletta Mercer was born on 10 March 1888 at Greene, Iowa, also reported as Mar 1887 and 10 Mar 1889.
She was the daughter of Amosa Harrington Mercer and Ellen Connie Flora.
Marriagecirca 1913Blanche Veletta Mercer married Willis Edward Churchill, son of John W. Churchill and Sina Riley, circa 1913.
Death2 October 1962Blanche Veletta Mercer died on 2 October 1962 at age 74 Mrs Willis Churchill (Blanche Mercer) obituary.
Jefferson Bee October 9, 1962 - Mrs Willis Churchill (Blanche Mercer) obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1895Iowa State Census, Rippey Town, Greene, IowaBlanche Veletta Mercer appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Amosa Harrington Mercer at Iowa State Census, Rippey Town, Greene, Iowa.
5 June 1900Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, IowaBlanche Veletta Mercer was listed as a daughter in Amosa Harrington Mercer's household on the 1900 Census at Rippey Town, Washington Twp, Greene, Iowa.1
1905Rippey, Washington, Greene, IowaBlanche Veletta Mercer appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Amosa Harrington Mercer at Rippey, Washington, Greene, Iowa.
14 May 1910Maple, Ida, IowaBlanche Veletta Mercer was listed as a hired servant with the Joseph F. Lloyd family on the 1910 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa.2
4 February 1920Ute, Monona, IowaShe was listed as wife in Willis Edward Churchill's household on the 1920 Census at Ute, Monona, Iowa.3
1 January 1925Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaBlanche Veletta Mercer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Willis Edward Churchill at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
2 April 1930Ute, Monona, IowaBlanche Veletta Mercer was listed as wife in Willis Edward Churchill's household on the 1930 Census at Ute, Monona, Iowa.4
  • Blanche Veletta Mercer witnessed the burial of Warren Churchill in June 1925 at Ute, Monona, Iowa; Mr and Mrs Roy Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Geo Mercer, Mrs. Lillie Parr and Harold and Madeline McClain left Wednesday morning for Battle Creek, where they spent the night, going on the next day to Ute, to attend the funeral of their nephew, Warren Churchill, the 2-year-old son of Mrs. Blanche Mercer Churchill, who passed away, death being caused from pneumonia. The Churchills have been living in Sioux City this summer, but the body was taken to their home at Ute, where interment occurred.
  • In 1936 Warren Churchill came home Friday night from the CCC camp at Clarinda, Iowa, to spend several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Churchill.

Children of Blanche Veletta Mercer and Willis Edward Churchill

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 99. ED97.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED55. Dwelling 143.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED91. Dwelling 34.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Dwelling 2.

Charles E. Rogers

M, b. circa 1875, d. after April 1930
Father*Joseph Rogers d. b 1925
Mother*Emma Chapin b. c 1856, d. a 1925
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles E. Rogers was also known as Charley.
Name VariationCharles E. Rogers was also known as Claus E.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1875Charles E. Rogers was born circa 1875 at Iowa.
He was the son of Joseph Rogers and Emma Chapin.
Marriage22 August 1900Charles E. Rogers married Grace Etta Mercer, daughter of Amosa Harrington Mercer and Ellen Connie Flora, on 22 August 1900 at home of the bride's parents, Rippey, Greene, Iowa, Grace Mercer and Charles Rogers marriage announcement.1
Jefferson Souvenir September 1, 1900 - Grace Mercer and Charles Rogers marriage announcement
Deathafter April 1930Charles E. Rogers died after April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 May 1910Maple, Ida, IowaCharles E. Rogers was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa, living on Walnut Street.2
12 February 1920Maple, Ida, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa, living on Walnut Street.3
1 January 1925Battle Creek, Ida, IowaHe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Battle Creek, Ida, Iowa.
8 April 1930Maple, Ida, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Maple, Ida, Iowa.4

Children of Charles E. Rogers and Grace Etta Mercer

Citations

  1. [S235] Iowa Marriages 1851-1900 Marriages, by Iowa, listed as Claus E. Rogers.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED55. Dwelling 47.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED65. Dwelling 9.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47-15. Dwelling 188.

Stina Fidde

F, b. 24 April 1653, d. 22 July 1655
Father*Johann Fidde b. 1626, d. Sep 1701
Mother*Ide Barm b. 1627, d. 1699
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationStina Fidde was also known as Stineke.
Life EventDateDescription
Baptism24 April 1653Stina Fidde was baptized on 24 April 1653 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Listed as Stineke Fidde.1
She was the daughter of Johann Fidde and Ide Barm.
Death22 July 1655Stina Fidde died on 22 July 1655 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, at age 2.

Citations

  1. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945, Page 15. FML Film Number 1198918.

"old" Johan Fidde

M, b. 4 September 1653, d. 1728
Father*Johann Fidde b. 1626, d. Sep 1701
Mother*Ide Barm b. 1627, d. 1699
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation"old" Johan Fidde was also known as Fedde.
Name Variation"old" Johan Fidde was also known as Fidden.
Life EventDateDescription
Baptism4 September 1653"old" Johan Fidde was baptized on 4 September 1653 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, surname listed as Fidden on index, and Fiddmus on individual record.1
He was the son of Johann Fidde and Ide Barm.
Death1728"old" Johan Fidde died in 1728 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, age 74.2
Burial1728He was buried in 1728 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
  • The old Johan Fidde appeared to be a farmer who had considerable wealth. He was called a "Gutt" in some of the records, indicating he had a big house and owned a lot of land. There is no record of his marriage but both his death date (15 Sunday after Trinitatis in 1728) and his burial date (on Wednesday after the 15 Sunday after Trinitatis in 1728) are recorded. He was 74 years old when he died and he was given communion in his house several times starting in the 18th Sunday past Trinitatis in 1723. The last communion was administrated on Monday morning after Lactore Sunday in 1728. This was usually only done for a wealthy person who was sick and could not attend church.3

Citations

  1. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945, image 219 of 438; alphabetical index of baptisms
    Details provided on FML Film Number 1198918.
  2. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945, Page 129. FML Film Number 1198918.
  3. [S236] Roger and Leslie Fedde, The Fedde's of Jewell County Kansas.

Gretje Fidde

F, b. 1 April 1662
Father*Johann Fidde b. 1626, d. Sep 1701
Mother*Ide Barm b. 1627, d. 1699
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGretje Fidde was also known as Aedte.
Life EventDateDescription
Baptism1 April 1662Gretje Fidde was baptized on 1 April 1662 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, listed as Aedte Fiddauß.1
She was the daughter of Johann Fidde and Ide Barm.

Citations

  1. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945, Page 40. FML Film Number 1198918.

Cathrine Fidde

F, b. 5 July 1663
Father*Johann Fidde b. 1626, d. Sep 1701
Mother*Ide Barm b. 1627, d. 1699
Life EventDateDescription
Baptism5 July 1663Cathrine Fidde was baptized on 5 July 1663 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.1
She was the daughter of Johann Fidde and Ide Barm.

Citations

  1. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945, Page 44. FML Film Number 1198918.

baby boy Fidde

M
Father*Johann Fidde b. 1626, d. Sep 1701
Mother*Ide Barm b. 1627, d. 1699
Life EventDateDescription
Baby boy Fidde was the son of Johann Fidde and Ide Barm.
Burial10 November 1664Baby boy Fidde was buried on 10 November 1664 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Claus Fidde

M, b. 1669, d. 23 November 1747
Father*Johann Fidde b. 1626, d. Sep 1701
Mother*Ide Barm b. 1627, d. 1699
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationClaus Fidde was also known as Fedde.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1669Claus Fidde was born in 1669 at Dorpstedt, Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Fidde and Ide Barm.
Baptism7 March 1669Claus Fidde was baptized on 7 March 1669 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, surname listed as Piddors.1
Marriage1706He married Catharina Petersen in 1706 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Death23 November 1747Claus Fidde died on 23 November 1747 at Dorpstedt, Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Burial26 November 1747He was buried on 26 November 1747 at Dorpstedt, Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
  • In 1747 at Hollingstedt Church, Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, From church record 1727-1797: Entry 24, 1747: In Dorpstedt on 26 Nov 1747, old Claus Fedde was buried. He was born in Dorpstedt in 1669, his parents lived in Dorpstedt and were named Johann Fedde and Ade Fedde. In 1712, he married Catharina Petersen of Schubye and they lived together in harmony for 43 years and they had 6 children (4 daughters and 2 sons) of which 2 daughters still live. One of these married Asmus Moller of Dorpstedt. Claus had for one year became weaker and sicker and was bedridden for this time. He died on 23 Nov. 1747 at 11 o'clock. He was 78 1/2 years old.2

Children of Claus Fidde and Catharina Petersen

Citations

  1. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945, Page 56. FML Film Number 1198918.
  2. [S236] Roger and Leslie Fedde, The Fedde's of Jewell County Kansas.

Catharina Petersen

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1706As of 1706,her married name was Fidde.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthCatharina Petersen was born at Schubye, Germany.
Marriage1706She married Claus Fidde, son of Johann Fidde and Ide Barm, in 1706 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Children of Catharina Petersen and Claus Fidde

Ericke Fidde

F, b. September 1664
Father*Johann Fidde b. 1626, d. Sep 1701
Mother*Ide Barm b. 1627, d. 1699
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEricke Fidde was also known as Erica.
Life EventDateDescription
BaptismSeptember 1664Ericke Fidde was baptized in September 1664 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.1
She was the daughter of Johann Fidde and Ide Barm.
Burial25 January 1674Ericke Fidde was buried on 25 January 1674 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Citations

  1. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945, Page 46. FML Film Number 1198918.

Johan Fidde

M, b. 1707
Father*Claus Fidde b. 1669, d. 23 Nov 1747
Mother*Catharina Petersen
Life EventDateDescription
Baptism1707Johan Fidde was baptized in 1707 at Evangelische Kirche Hollingstedt, Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.1
He was the son of Claus Fidde and Catharina Petersen.
Burial1707Johan Fidde was buried in 1707 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Citations

  1. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945, Page Number:     8
    FHL Film Number:     1198918.

Gretje Fidde

F, b. 1708
Father*Claus Fidde b. 1669, d. 23 Nov 1747
Mother*Catharina Petersen
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1708Gretje Fidde was born in 1708.
She was the daughter of Claus Fidde and Catharina Petersen.
  • Gretje Fidde was confirmed in 1722.

Ide Fidde

F, b. 1711
Father*Claus Fidde b. 1669, d. 23 Nov 1747
Mother*Catharina Petersen
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIde Fidde was also known as Fidden.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1711Ide Fidde was born in 1711.
Baptism1711She was baptized in 1711 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.1
She was the daughter of Claus Fidde and Catharina Petersen.
  • Ide Fidde was confirmed in 1724 at Hollingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Citations

  1. [S408] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1567-1945.