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Joan Fedde

F, b. circa 1915

Father*

Henry Fedde b. Aug 1890

Mother*

Edith Craig b. 1890, d. 1926

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1915	Joan Fedde was born circa 1915 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Henry Fedde and Edith Craig.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1915

Joan Fedde was born circa 1915 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Henry Fedde and Edith Craig.

Census Date	Location	Description
22 January 1920	Peotone, Will, Illinois	Joan Fedde was listed as a daughter in Henry Fedde's household on the 1920 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.¹
10 April 1930	Peotone, Will, Illinois	Joan Fedde was listed as a daughter in Henry Fedde's household on the 1930 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

22 January 1920

Peotone, Will, Illinois

Joan Fedde was listed as a daughter in Henry Fedde's household on the 1920 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.¹

10 April 1930

Peotone, Will, Illinois

Joan Fedde was listed as a daughter in Henry Fedde's household on the 1930 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 12A. ED199. Dwelling 283.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-75. Dwelling 360.

Marian Fedde

F, b. circa 1918

Father*

Henry Fedde b. Aug 1890

Mother*

Edith Craig b. 1890, d. 1926

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1918	Marian Fedde was born circa 1918 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Henry Fedde and Edith Craig.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1918

Marian Fedde was born circa 1918 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Henry Fedde and Edith Craig.

Census Date	Location	Description
22 January 1920	Peotone, Will, Illinois	Marian Fedde was listed as a daughter in Henry Fedde's household on the 1920 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.¹
10 April 1930	Peotone, Will, Illinois	Marian Fedde was listed as a daughter in Henry Fedde's household on the 1930 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

22 January 1920

Peotone, Will, Illinois

Marian Fedde was listed as a daughter in Henry Fedde's household on the 1920 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.¹

10 April 1930

Peotone, Will, Illinois

Marian Fedde was listed as a daughter in Henry Fedde's household on the 1930 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 12A. ED199. Dwelling 283.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-75. Dwelling 360.

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde

M, b. 8 November 1862, d. 3 July 1912

Father*

Peter Harderj Fedde b. 1 Nov 1833, d. 13 Nov 1888

Mother*

Anna Margaretha Kolb b. 6 Jan 1841, d. 31 Oct 1915

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was also known as John H.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was also known as John H.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 November 1862	Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was born on 8 November 1862 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		He was the son of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.
Baptism	28 May 1865	Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was baptized on 28 May 1865 at St. John's United Church of Christ.
Marriage	24 November 1891	He married Jennie S. Searls, daughter of George A. Searls and Martha Elizabeth Henry, on 24 November 1891 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, her wedding dress worn in "parade of gowns" in December 1934.¹ Saint Anne Record December 13, 1934 - Jennie Searls wedding gown worn in Parade of Gowns
Death	3 July 1912	Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde died on 3 July 1912 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 49.
Burial	after 3 July 1912	He was buried after 3 July 1912 at Momence Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 November 1862

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was born on 8 November 1862 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.

Baptism

28 May 1865

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was baptized on 28 May 1865 at St. John's United Church of Christ.

Marriage

24 November 1891

He married Jennie S. Searls, daughter of George A. Searls and Martha Elizabeth Henry, on 24 November 1891 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, her wedding dress worn in "parade of gowns" in December 1934.¹

Saint Anne Record December 13, 1934 - Jennie Searls wedding gown worn in Parade of Gowns

Death

3 July 1912

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde died on 3 July 1912 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 49.

Burial

after 3 July 1912

He was buried after 3 July 1912 at Momence Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Census Date	Location	Description
26 July 1870	West Creek, Lake, Indiana	Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was listed in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.³
7 June 1880	Lake, Newton, Indiana	Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was listed as a son in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.⁴
15 April 1910	Momence, Kankakee, Illinois	Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

26 July 1870

West Creek, Lake, Indiana

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was listed in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.³

7 June 1880

Lake, Newton, Indiana

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was listed as a son in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.⁴

15 April 1910

Momence, Kankakee, Illinois

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.⁵

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde was a farmer.

Children of Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde and Jennie S. Searls

George Searls Fedde b. 20 Nov 1892, d. 16 Jan 1974
Harding Peter Fedde b. 10 Oct 1896, d. Oct 1980
Wilhelmina Anderson Fedde b. 10 Jan 1901, d. 9 Jul 1957
Mildred Elizabeth Fedde+ b. 13 Oct 1902, d. 21 Jan 1995

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00004662.
[S237] Momence Cemetery Cemetery Records, by Illinois.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 58. Stamp 472. Page 9.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0301. Page 218B. Dwelling 90.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED112. Dwelling 26.

Jennie S. Searls

F, b. 4 September 1868, d. 30 October 1938

Father*

George A. Searls b. Jun 1842, d. b 1920

Mother*

Martha Elizabeth Henry b. Apr 1843

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Jennie S. Searls was also known as Martha Jane.
Married Name	24 November 1891	As of 24 November 1891,her married name was Fedde.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Jennie S. Searls was also known as Martha Jane.

Married Name

24 November 1891

As of 24 November 1891,her married name was Fedde.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 September 1868	Jennie S. Searls was born on 4 September 1868 at Buffalo, Erie, New York.
		She was the daughter of George A. Searls and Martha Elizabeth Henry.
Marriage	24 November 1891	Jennie S. Searls married Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde, son of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb, on 24 November 1891 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, her wedding dress worn in "parade of gowns" in December 1934.¹ Saint Anne Record December 13, 1934 - Jennie Searls wedding gown worn in Parade of Gowns
Death	30 October 1938	Jennie S. Searls died on 30 October 1938 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 70.
Burial	after 30 October 1938	She was buried after 30 October 1938 at Momence Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 September 1868

Jennie S. Searls was born on 4 September 1868 at Buffalo, Erie, New York.

She was the daughter of George A. Searls and Martha Elizabeth Henry.

Marriage

24 November 1891

Jennie S. Searls married Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde, son of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb, on 24 November 1891 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, her wedding dress worn in "parade of gowns" in December 1934.¹

Saint Anne Record December 13, 1934 - Jennie Searls wedding gown worn in Parade of Gowns

Death

30 October 1938

Jennie S. Searls died on 30 October 1938 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 70.

Burial

after 30 October 1938

She was buried after 30 October 1938 at Momence Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1870	Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois	Jennie S. Searls was listed in A. G. Searls's household on the 1870 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.³
7 June 1880	Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois	Jennie S. Searls was listed as a daughter in George A. Searls's household on the 1880 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.⁴
15 April 1910	Momence, Kankakee, Illinois	Jennie S. Searls was listed as wife in Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde's household on the 1910 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.⁵
3 January 1920	Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois	Jennie S. Searls was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois, living next door to Elizabeth Searls.⁶
1930	Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois	She was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.⁷

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1870

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Jennie S. Searls was listed in A. G. Searls's household on the 1870 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.³

7 June 1880

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Jennie S. Searls was listed as a daughter in George A. Searls's household on the 1880 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.⁴

15 April 1910

Momence, Kankakee, Illinois

Jennie S. Searls was listed as wife in Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde's household on the 1910 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.⁵

3 January 1920

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Jennie S. Searls was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois, living next door to Elizabeth Searls.⁶

1930

Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois

She was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.⁷

Children of Jennie S. Searls and Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde

George Searls Fedde b. 20 Nov 1892, d. 16 Jan 1974
Harding Peter Fedde b. 10 Oct 1896, d. Oct 1980
Wilhelmina Anderson Fedde b. 10 Jan 1901, d. 9 Jul 1957
Mildred Elizabeth Fedde+ b. 13 Oct 1902, d. 21 Jan 1995

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00004662.
[S237] Momence Cemetery Cemetery Records, by Illinois.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 251.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0219. Page 80A. ED20. Dwelling 127.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED112. Dwelling 26.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 80.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-54. Dwelling 4.

Anna Wilhiemena Fedde

F, b. 2 February 1864, d. 11 June 1939

Father*

Peter Harderj Fedde b. 1 Nov 1833, d. 13 Nov 1888

Mother*

Anna Margaretha Kolb b. 6 Jan 1841, d. 31 Oct 1915

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was also known as Annie.
Married Name		Her married name was Snyder.
Name Variation		Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was also known as Maria.
Married Name	5 August 1883	As of 5 August 1883,her married name was Force.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was also known as Annie.

Married Name

Her married name was Snyder.

Name Variation

Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was also known as Maria.

Married Name

5 August 1883

As of 5 August 1883,her married name was Force.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 February 1864	Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was born on 2 February 1864 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.
Marriage	5 August 1883	Anna Wilhiemena Fedde married Harvey Monroe Force, son of Levi Force and Abigail Maddock, on 5 August 1883 at Newton, Indiana.¹
Death	11 June 1939	Anna Wilhiemena Fedde died on 11 June 1939 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 75.
Burial	after 11 June 1939	She was buried after 11 June 1939 at Momence Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, Listed as Anna Force Snyder - MOTHER.²

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 February 1864

Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was born on 2 February 1864 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.

Marriage

5 August 1883

Anna Wilhiemena Fedde married Harvey Monroe Force, son of Levi Force and Abigail Maddock, on 5 August 1883 at Newton, Indiana.¹

Death

11 June 1939

Anna Wilhiemena Fedde died on 11 June 1939 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, at age 75.

Burial

after 11 June 1939

She was buried after 11 June 1939 at Momence Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, Listed as Anna Force Snyder - MOTHER.²

Census Date	Location	Description
26 July 1870	West Creek, Lake, Indiana	Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was listed in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.³
7 June 1880	Lake, Newton, Indiana	Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was listed as a daughter in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

26 July 1870

West Creek, Lake, Indiana

Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was listed in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.³

7 June 1880

Lake, Newton, Indiana

Anna Wilhiemena Fedde was listed as a daughter in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.⁴

Citations

[S2] Indiana, Indiana Marriages through 1850, Book 20 Page 27. Also Book 1 Page 129.
[S237] Momence Cemetery Cemetery Records, by Illinois.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 58. Stamp 472. Page 9.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0301. Page 218B. Dwelling 90.

Harvey Monroe Force

M, b. circa 1859, d. 25 October 1939

Father*

Levi Force b. 2 May 1832, d. 5 Nov 1864

Mother*

Abigail Maddock b. c 1831

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1859	Harvey Monroe Force was born circa 1859 at Indiana.
		He was the son of Levi Force and Abigail Maddock.
Marriage	5 August 1883	Harvey Monroe Force married Anna Wilhiemena Fedde, daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb, on 5 August 1883 at Newton, Indiana.¹
Marriage	before 1920	Harvey Monroe Force married Laura Ann Austin before 1920.
Death	25 October 1939	Harvey Monroe Force died on 25 October 1939 at Iroquois, Illinois.²

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1859

Harvey Monroe Force was born circa 1859 at Indiana.

He was the son of Levi Force and Abigail Maddock.

Marriage

5 August 1883

Harvey Monroe Force married Anna Wilhiemena Fedde, daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb, on 5 August 1883 at Newton, Indiana.¹

Marriage

before 1920

Harvey Monroe Force married Laura Ann Austin before 1920.

Death

25 October 1939

Harvey Monroe Force died on 25 October 1939 at Iroquois, Illinois.²

Census Date	Location	Description
16 August 1860	Lake, Newton, Indiana	Harvey Monroe Force was listed in Levi Force's household on the 1860 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana; Momence Illinois Post Office.³
7 June 1870	Momence, Kankakee, Illinois	Harvey Monroe Force was listed in Thomas Podoin's household on the 1870 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.⁴
5 June 1880	Lake, Newton, Indiana	Harvey Monroe Force was listed as a brother in John E. Force's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.⁵
1920	Momence, Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois	Harvey Monroe Force was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Momence, Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.⁶

Census Date

Location

Description

16 August 1860

Lake, Newton, Indiana

Harvey Monroe Force was listed in Levi Force's household on the 1860 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana; Momence Illinois Post Office.³

7 June 1870

Momence, Kankakee, Illinois

Harvey Monroe Force was listed in Thomas Podoin's household on the 1870 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.⁴

5 June 1880

Lake, Newton, Indiana

Harvey Monroe Force was listed as a brother in John E. Force's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.⁵

1920

Momence, Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Harvey Monroe Force was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Momence, Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.⁶

Citations

[S2] Indiana, Indiana Marriages through 1850, Book 20 Page 27. Also Book 1 Page 129.
[S238] Illinois Death Records, by Illinois, certificate 0000255.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 1. Dwelling 414. Stamp 859.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 24-25. Dwelling 189.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 9. Stamp 218A. Dwelling 85.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 173.

Mary Catherine Fedde

F, b. 18 March 1867, d. 22 May 1958

Father*

Peter Harderj Fedde b. 1 Nov 1833, d. 13 Nov 1888

Mother*

Anna Margaretha Kolb b. 6 Jan 1841, d. 31 Oct 1915

Mary (Fedde) Olds

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary Catherine Fedde was also known as Minnie.
Married Name	28 October 1883	As of 28 October 1883,her married name was Olds.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Catherine Fedde was also known as Minnie.

Married Name

28 October 1883

As of 28 October 1883,her married name was Olds.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 March 1867	Mary Catherine Fedde was born on 18 March 1867 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.
Marriage	28 October 1883	Mary Catherine Fedde married Abe Olds, son of George Olds and Sarah Jane Hess, on 28 October 1883 at by Rev. Moller at Methodist Church, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.¹
Death	22 May 1958	Mary Catherine Fedde died on 22 May 1958 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 91.
Burial	after 22 May 1958	She was buried after 22 May 1958 at Shorntz Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 March 1867

Mary Catherine Fedde was born on 18 March 1867 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.

Marriage

28 October 1883

Mary Catherine Fedde married Abe Olds, son of George Olds and Sarah Jane Hess, on 28 October 1883 at by Rev. Moller at Methodist Church, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Death

22 May 1958

Mary Catherine Fedde died on 22 May 1958 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 91.

Burial

after 22 May 1958

She was buried after 22 May 1958 at Shorntz Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
26 July 1870	West Creek, Lake, Indiana	Mary Catherine Fedde was listed in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.²
7 June 1880	Lake, Newton, Indiana	Mary Catherine Fedde was listed as a daughter in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.³
22 January 1920	New Durham, La Porte, Indiana	Mary Catherine Fedde was listed as wife in Abe Olds's household on the 1920 Census at New Durham, La Porte, Indiana.⁴
17 April 1930	New Durham, La Porte, Indiana	Mary Catherine Fedde was listed as wife in Abe Olds's household on the 1930 Census at New Durham, La Porte, Indiana.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

26 July 1870

West Creek, Lake, Indiana

Mary Catherine Fedde was listed in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.²

7 June 1880

Lake, Newton, Indiana

Mary Catherine Fedde was listed as a daughter in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.³

22 January 1920

New Durham, La Porte, Indiana

Mary Catherine Fedde was listed as wife in Abe Olds's household on the 1920 Census at New Durham, La Porte, Indiana.⁴

17 April 1930

New Durham, La Porte, Indiana

Mary Catherine Fedde was listed as wife in Abe Olds's household on the 1930 Census at New Durham, La Porte, Indiana.⁵

Photo of Abe and Mary (Fedde) Olds.
Abe and Mary (Fedde) Olds
Mary Catherine Fedde witnessed the death of Anna Margaretha Kolb on 31 October 1915 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois; Anna Margaretha (Kolb) Fedde obituary.

Child of Mary Catherine Fedde and Abe Olds

Arthur Abe Olds+ b. 19 Nov 1898, d. 4 Dec 1973

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00001482.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 58. Stamp 472. Page 9.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0301. Page 218B. Dwelling 90.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED157. Dewlling 86.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-42. Dwelling 97.

Abe Olds

M, b. 31 May 1862, d. 3 November 1937

Father*

George Olds b. c 1828

Mother*

Sarah Jane Hess b. c 1843

Abe Olds

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	31 May 1862	Abe Olds was born on 31 May 1862 at Illinois.
		He was the son of George Olds and Sarah Jane Hess.
Marriage	28 October 1883	Abe Olds married Mary Catherine Fedde, daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb, on 28 October 1883 at by Rev. Moller at Methodist Church, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.¹
Death	3 November 1937	Abe Olds died on 3 November 1937 at age 75.
Burial	after 3 November 1937	He was buried after 3 November 1937 at Shrontz Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 May 1862

Abe Olds was born on 31 May 1862 at Illinois.

He was the son of George Olds and Sarah Jane Hess.

Marriage

28 October 1883

Abe Olds married Mary Catherine Fedde, daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb, on 28 October 1883 at by Rev. Moller at Methodist Church, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Death

3 November 1937

Abe Olds died on 3 November 1937 at age 75.

Burial

after 3 November 1937

He was buried after 3 November 1937 at Shrontz Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 June 1870	Momence, Kankakee, Illinois	Abe Olds was listed in George Olds's household on the 1870 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²
18 June 1880	Momence, Kankakee, Illinois	Abe Olds was listed as a son in George Olds's household on the 1880 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.³
22 January 1920	New Durham, La Porte, Indiana	Abe Olds was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at New Durham, La Porte, Indiana.⁴
17 April 1930	New Durham, La Porte, Indiana	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at New Durham, La Porte, Indiana.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1870

Momence, Kankakee, Illinois

Abe Olds was listed in George Olds's household on the 1870 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²

18 June 1880

Momence, Kankakee, Illinois

Abe Olds was listed as a son in George Olds's household on the 1880 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.³

22 January 1920

New Durham, La Porte, Indiana

Abe Olds was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at New Durham, La Porte, Indiana.⁴

17 April 1930

New Durham, La Porte, Indiana

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at New Durham, La Porte, Indiana.⁵

Photo of Abe and Mary (Fedde) Olds.
Abe and Mary (Fedde) Olds

Child of Abe Olds and Mary Catherine Fedde

Arthur Abe Olds+ b. 19 Nov 1898, d. 4 Dec 1973

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00001482.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 24. Stamp 185. Dwelling 195.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0219. Page 71C. ED19. Dwelling 177.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED157. Dewlling 86.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-42. Dwelling 97.

Alice Margaretha Fedde

F, b. 1 December 1868, d. 1959

Father*

Peter Harderj Fedde b. 1 Nov 1833, d. 13 Nov 1888

Mother*

Anna Margaretha Kolb b. 6 Jan 1841, d. 31 Oct 1915

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Alice Margaretha Fedde was also known as Margaretha Magdaline.
Married Name	11 September 1900	As of 11 September 1900,her married name was Essex.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alice Margaretha Fedde was also known as Margaretha Magdaline.

Married Name

11 September 1900

As of 11 September 1900,her married name was Essex.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 December 1868	Alice Margaretha Fedde was born on 1 December 1868 at Yellowhead Twp, Kankakee, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.
Marriage	11 September 1900	Alice Margaretha Fedde married Stephen Essex on 11 September 1900 at Kankakee, Illinois.¹
Death	1959	Alice Margaretha Fedde died in 1959.
Burial	1960	She was buried in 1960 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 December 1868

Alice Margaretha Fedde was born on 1 December 1868 at Yellowhead Twp, Kankakee, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.

Marriage

11 September 1900

Alice Margaretha Fedde married Stephen Essex on 11 September 1900 at Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Death

1959

Alice Margaretha Fedde died in 1959.

Burial

1960

She was buried in 1960 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Census Date	Location	Description
26 July 1870	West Creek, Lake, Indiana	Alice Margaretha Fedde was listed in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.³
7 June 1880	Lake, Newton, Indiana	Alice Margaretha Fedde was listed as a daughter in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

26 July 1870

West Creek, Lake, Indiana

Alice Margaretha Fedde was listed in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.³

7 June 1880

Lake, Newton, Indiana

Alice Margaretha Fedde was listed as a daughter in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.⁴

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00007348.
[S237] Momence Cemetery Cemetery Records, by Illinois.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 58. Stamp 472. Page 9.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0301. Page 218B. Dwelling 90.

Stephen Essex

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Stephen Essex was also known as Steve.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Stephen Essex was also known as Steve.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	11 September 1900	Stephen Essex married Alice Margaretha Fedde, daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb, on 11 September 1900 at Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

11 September 1900

Stephen Essex married Alice Margaretha Fedde, daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb, on 11 September 1900 at Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00007348.

Eva Harding Fedde

F, b. 4 September 1878, d. 14 January 1971

Father*

Peter Harderj Fedde b. 1 Nov 1833, d. 13 Nov 1888

Mother*

Anna Margaretha Kolb b. 6 Jan 1841, d. 31 Oct 1915

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Schroeder.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schroeder.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Eva Harding Fedde married William Schroeder.
Birth	4 September 1878	Eva Harding Fedde was born on 4 September 1878 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, 1880 census listed birthplace as Indiana.
		She was the daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.
Death	14 January 1971	Eva Harding Fedde died on 14 January 1971 at age 92.
Burial	after 14 January 1971	She was buried after 14 January 1971 at Mena, Polk, Arkansas.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Eva Harding Fedde married William Schroeder.

Birth

4 September 1878

Eva Harding Fedde was born on 4 September 1878 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, 1880 census listed birthplace as Indiana.

She was the daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.

Death

14 January 1971

Eva Harding Fedde died on 14 January 1971 at age 92.

Burial

after 14 January 1971

She was buried after 14 January 1971 at Mena, Polk, Arkansas.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 June 1880	Lake, Newton, Indiana	Eva Harding Fedde was listed as a daughter in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.¹
20 April 1910	Peotone, Will, Illinois	Eva Harding Fedde was listed as wife in William Schroeder's household on the 1910 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1880

Lake, Newton, Indiana

Eva Harding Fedde was listed as a daughter in Peter Harderj Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Lake, Newton, Indiana.¹

20 April 1910

Peotone, Will, Illinois

Eva Harding Fedde was listed as wife in William Schroeder's household on the 1910 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0301. Page 218B. Dwelling 90.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED191. Stamp 257. Dwelling 101.

William Schroeder

M, b. circa 1869

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		William Schroeder married Eva Harding Fedde, daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.
Birth	circa 1869	William Schroeder was born circa 1869 at Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

William Schroeder married Eva Harding Fedde, daughter of Peter Harderj Fedde and Anna Margaretha Kolb.

Birth

circa 1869

William Schroeder was born circa 1869 at Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
20 April 1910	Peotone, Will, Illinois	William Schroeder was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Peotone, Will, Illinois

William Schroeder was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED191. Stamp 257. Dwelling 101.

Rosencranze Kolb of Heide

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth		Rosencranze Kolb of Heide was born at Germany.
Marriage		He married Anna Martin Von Mundt from Hamburg Anna was a titled lady of royal lineage but was disowned when she married a commoner.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

Rosencranze Kolb of Heide was born at Germany.

Marriage

He married Anna Martin Von Mundt from Hamburg Anna was a titled lady of royal lineage but was disowned when she married a commoner.¹

Child of Rosencranze Kolb of Heide and Anna Martin Von Mundt from Hamburg

Christian Rosencranze Kolb+

Citations

[S236] Roger and Leslie Fedde, The Fedde's of Jewell County Kansas, page 460.

Anna Martin Von Mundt from Hamburg

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Kolb from Hamburg.¹

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Kolb from Hamburg.¹

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth		Anna Martin Von Mundt from Hamburg was born at Germany.
Marriage		She married Rosencranze Kolb of Heide Anna was a titled lady of royal lineage but was disowned when she married a commoner.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

Anna Martin Von Mundt from Hamburg was born at Germany.

Marriage

She married Rosencranze Kolb of Heide Anna was a titled lady of royal lineage but was disowned when she married a commoner.¹

Child of Anna Martin Von Mundt from Hamburg and Rosencranze Kolb of Heide

Christian Rosencranze Kolb+

Citations

[S236] Roger and Leslie Fedde, The Fedde's of Jewell County Kansas, page 460.

George Alexander Johnson

M, b. circa 1836

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		George Alexander Johnson married Mary Elizabeth (?).
Birth	circa 1836	George Alexander Johnson was born circa 1836 at Virginia.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

George Alexander Johnson married Mary Elizabeth (?).

Birth

circa 1836

George Alexander Johnson was born circa 1836 at Virginia.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1880	Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia	George Alexander Johnson was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1880

Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia

George Alexander Johnson was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia.¹

Children of George Alexander Johnson and Mary Elizabeth (?)

Homer D. Johnson b. c 1860
Oakley E. Johnson b. c 1865
Iona Johnson b. c 1876
Eva Lena Johnson b. 20 Sep 1879, d. 24 Nov 1937

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1416 Page Number 300C.

Mary Elizabeth (?)

F, b. circa 1839

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Johnson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Johnson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Mary Elizabeth (?) married George Alexander Johnson.
Birth	circa 1839	Mary Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1839 at Virginia.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary Elizabeth (?) married George Alexander Johnson.

Birth

circa 1839

Mary Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1839 at Virginia.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1880	Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia	Mary Elizabeth (?) was listed as wife in George Alexander Johnson's household on the 1880 Census at Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1880

Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia

Mary Elizabeth (?) was listed as wife in George Alexander Johnson's household on the 1880 Census at Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia.¹

Children of Mary Elizabeth (?) and George Alexander Johnson

Homer D. Johnson b. c 1860
Oakley E. Johnson b. c 1865
Iona Johnson b. c 1876
Eva Lena Johnson b. 20 Sep 1879, d. 24 Nov 1937

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1416 Page Number 300C.

John Waters Kent

M, b. 15 February 1838, d. 30 July 1905

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		John Waters Kent married Celestia Ann Tremain at Ohio.
Birth	15 February 1838	John Waters Kent was born on 15 February 1838 at Ohio.
Death	30 July 1905	He died on 30 July 1905 at age 67.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Waters Kent married Celestia Ann Tremain at Ohio.

Birth

15 February 1838

John Waters Kent was born on 15 February 1838 at Ohio.

Death

30 July 1905

He died on 30 July 1905 at age 67.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 July 1870	Ogden, Riley, Kansas	John Waters Kent was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Ogden, Riley, Kansas.¹
1880	Athens, Jewell, Kansas	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Athens, Jewell, Kansas.²

Census Date

Location

Description

18 July 1870

Ogden, Riley, Kansas

John Waters Kent was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Ogden, Riley, Kansas.¹

1880

Athens, Jewell, Kansas

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Athens, Jewell, Kansas.²

Children of John Waters Kent and Celestia Ann Tremain

Mary Delila Kent+ b. 29 Dec 1863, d. 7 Sep 1946
Wilbert Kent b. c 1866
Edwin J. Kent+ b. Sep 1869
Nellie Kent b. c 1872
Clifford Kent+ b. 1879, d. 1930
Anna Melvina Kent+ b. 11 Jan 1882, d. 24 Apr 1942

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 8. Dwelling 55.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0384 Sheet 515C.

Celestia Ann Tremain

F, b. circa 1847, d. 1922

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Celestia Ann Tremain was also known as Tremmin.

Name Variation

Celestia Ann Tremain was also known as Celista.

Married Name

Her married name was Kent.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Celestia Ann Tremain married John Waters Kent at Ohio.

Birth

circa 1847

Celestia Ann Tremain was born circa 1847 at Ohio.

Death

1922

She died in 1922 at Ionia, Jewell, Kansas.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 July 1870

Ogden, Riley, Kansas

Celestia Ann Tremain was listed in John Waters Kent's household on the 1870 Census at Ogden, Riley, Kansas.¹

1880

Athens, Jewell, Kansas

Celestia Ann Tremain was listed as wife in John Waters Kent's household on the 1880 Census at Athens, Jewell, Kansas.²

4 May 1910

Ionia, Jewell, Kansas

Celestia Ann Tremain was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Ionia, Jewell, Kansas.³

Children of Celestia Ann Tremain and John Waters Kent

Mary Delila Kent+ b. 29 Dec 1863, d. 7 Sep 1946
Wilbert Kent b. c 1866
Edwin J. Kent+ b. Sep 1869
Nellie Kent b. c 1872
Clifford Kent+ b. 1879, d. 1930
Anna Melvina Kent+ b. 11 Jan 1882, d. 24 Apr 1942

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 8. Dwelling 55.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0384 Sheet 515C.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 144.

Dovie Faye Goudy

F, b. 28 February 1907, d. 8 April 1980

Father*

Jesse Goudy

Mother*

Lucy Snell

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

12 March 1929

As of 12 March 1929,her married name was Fedde.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 February 1907

Dovie Faye Goudy was born on 28 February 1907 at Lick Creek Township, Davis, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Jesse Goudy and Lucy Snell.

Marriage

12 March 1929

Dovie Faye Goudy married Lloyd Henry Fedde, son of George Henry Fedde and Anna Melvina Kent, on 12 March 1929 at Lamar, Prowers, Colorado.

Death

8 April 1980

Dovie Faye Goudy died on 8 April 1980 at Montrose, Montrose, Colorado, at age 73.

Census Date

Location

Description

16 April 1930

Holly, Prowers, Colorado

Dovie Faye Goudy was listed as wife in Lloyd Henry Fedde's household on the 1930 Census at Holly, Prowers, Colorado.¹

Dovie Faye Goudy obtained US Social Security Card at Colorado; last residence Montrose, Montrose, Colorado.

Child of Dovie Faye Goudy and Lloyd Henry Fedde

George Homer Fedde b. 22 Feb 1930, d. 9 Jul 1989

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50-20. Dwelling 70.

Enola Hazel Fedde

F, b. 6 September 1916

Father*

George Henry Fedde b. 9 Oct 1881, d. 25 Nov 1970

Mother*

Anna Melvina Kent b. 11 Jan 1882, d. 24 Apr 1942

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 March 1934

As of 30 March 1934,her married name was Herrick.

Married Name

16 July 1964

As of 16 July 1964,her married name was Herren.

Married Name

22 November 1986

As of 22 November 1986,her married name was Stockham.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 September 1916

Enola Hazel Fedde was born on 6 September 1916 at Holly, Prowers, Colorado.

She was the daughter of George Henry Fedde and Anna Melvina Kent.

Census Date

Location

Description

23 January 1920

Holly, Prowers, Colorado

Enola Hazel Fedde was listed as a daughter in George Henry Fedde's household on the 1920 Census at Holly, Prowers, Colorado.¹

22 April 1930

Towner, Kiowa, Colorado

Enola Hazel Fedde was listed as a daughter in George Henry Fedde's household on the 1930 Census at Towner, Kiowa, Colorado.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 15th Precinct. ED182. Dwelling 199. Stamp 104.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31-1. Page 5B. Dwelling 25.

Clara Vivian Fedde

F, b. 25 May 1919

Father*

George Henry Fedde b. 9 Oct 1881, d. 25 Nov 1970

Mother*

Anna Melvina Kent b. 11 Jan 1882, d. 24 Apr 1942

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 June 1937

As of 30 June 1937,her married name was Robertson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 May 1919

Clara Vivian Fedde was born on 25 May 1919 at Holly, Prowers, Colorado.

She was the daughter of George Henry Fedde and Anna Melvina Kent.

Census Date

Location

Description

23 January 1920

Holly, Prowers, Colorado

Clara Vivian Fedde was listed as a daughter in George Henry Fedde's household on the 1920 Census at Holly, Prowers, Colorado.¹

22 April 1930

Towner, Kiowa, Colorado

Clara Vivian Fedde was listed as a daughter in George Henry Fedde's household on the 1930 Census at Towner, Kiowa, Colorado.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 15th Precinct. ED182. Dwelling 199. Stamp 104.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31-1. Page 5B. Dwelling 25.

George Montgomery

M, b. 20 February 1838, d. 20 February 1921

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

George Montgomery was also known as Red because of his hair color.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 February 1838

George Montgomery was born on 20 February 1838 at Franklin, Virginia.

Marriage

1 January 1863

He married Martha Jane Hopkins on 1 January 1863 at Franklin, Virginia.

Death

20 February 1921

George Montgomery died on 20 February 1921 at Kansas at age 83.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Ionia, Jewell, Kansas

George Montgomery was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ionia, Jewell, Kansas.¹

Children of George Montgomery and Martha Jane Hopkins

Elizabeth J. Montgomery b. 1 Dec 1863
Minerva E. Montgomery b. 3 Aug 1865
Geneva Montgomery b. 19 May 1867
James Waite Montgomery b. 8 Feb 1868
Emma Jane Montgomery b. 11 Nov 1872
Rose M. Montgomery b. 18 Aug 1874
George Albert Montgomery b. 20 May 1876
Isaac Lemuel Montgomery b. 10 Feb 1879
Almeda Frances Montgomery b. 21 Aug 1881
Samuel M. Montgomery b. 24 Nov 1883
Mary Edith Susan Montgomery+ b. 20 Mar 1886, d. 24 Jul 1975

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0384 Page Number 451B.

Martha Jane Hopkins

F, b. 6 September 1842, d. 17 December 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Martha Jane Hopkins was also known as Jane.

Married Name

1 January 1863

As of 1 January 1863,her married name was Montgomery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 September 1842

Martha Jane Hopkins was born on 6 September 1842 at Franklin, Virginia.

Marriage

1 January 1863

She married George Montgomery on 1 January 1863 at Franklin, Virginia.

Death

17 December 1920

Martha Jane Hopkins died on 17 December 1920 at Kansas at age 78.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Ionia, Jewell, Kansas

Martha Jane Hopkins was listed as wife in George Montgomery's household on the 1880 Census at Ionia, Jewell, Kansas.¹

Children of Martha Jane Hopkins and George Montgomery

Elizabeth J. Montgomery b. 1 Dec 1863
Minerva E. Montgomery b. 3 Aug 1865
Geneva Montgomery b. 19 May 1867
James Waite Montgomery b. 8 Feb 1868
Emma Jane Montgomery b. 11 Nov 1872
Rose M. Montgomery b. 18 Aug 1874
George Albert Montgomery b. 20 May 1876
Isaac Lemuel Montgomery b. 10 Feb 1879
Almeda Frances Montgomery b. 21 Aug 1881
Samuel M. Montgomery b. 24 Nov 1883
Mary Edith Susan Montgomery+ b. 20 Mar 1886, d. 24 Jul 1975

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0384 Page Number 451B.

Loren Rea Dawdy

M, b. 17 May 1907, d. 1 June 1991

Father*

Delta Roy Dawdy b. 14 Sep 1881, d. 9 Jun 1963

Mother*

Una M. Rand b. c 1882

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 May 1907

Loren Rea Dawdy was born on 17 May 1907 at Kansas.

He was the son of Delta Roy Dawdy and Una M. Rand.

Marriage

18 December 1929

Loren Rea Dawdy married Olive Lovella Fedde, daughter of August Chris Fedde and Mary Edith Susan Montgomery, on 18 December 1929 at near Jewell, Jewell, Kansas.

Death

1 June 1991

Loren Rea Dawdy died on 1 June 1991 at age 84.

Census Date

Location

Description

23 January 1920

Buffalo, Jewell, Kansas

Loren Rea Dawdy was listed as a son in Delta Roy Dawdy's household on the 1920 Census at Buffalo, Jewell, Kansas.¹

12 April 1930

Buffalo, Jewell, Kansas

Loren Rea Dawdy was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Buffalo, Jewell, Kansas.²

Loren Rea Dawdy obtained US Social Security Card at Kansas; last residence not specified.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED66. Dwelling 115.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED45-5. Dwelling 104.

Exa Mae Washburn Buffington

F, b. 31 March 1911, d. 12 July 2001

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

16 November 1931

As of 16 November 1931,her married name was Fedde.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 March 1911

Exa Mae Washburn Buffington was born on 31 March 1911.

Marriage

16 November 1931

She married Harold Merton Fedde, son of August Chris Fedde and Mary Edith Susan Montgomery, on 16 November 1931 at Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas.

Death

12 July 2001

Exa Mae Washburn Buffington died on 12 July 2001 at age 90.

Exa Mae Washburn Buffington obtained US Social Security Card at Oregon; last residence Sherwood, Washington, Oregon.

George A. Searls

M, b. June 1842, d. before 1920

Father*

A. G. Searls b. c 1807

Mother*

Jane (?) b. c 1819

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1842

George A. Searls was born in June 1842 at Ohio.

He was the son of A. G. Searls and Jane (?).

Marriage

circa 1865

George A. Searls married Martha Elizabeth Henry circa 1865.

Death

before 1920

George A. Searls died before 1920.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1870

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

George A. Searls was listed in A. G. Searls's household on the 1870 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

7 June 1880

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

George A. Searls was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.²

23 June 1900

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.³

Children of George A. Searls and Martha Elizabeth Henry

Edwin Searls b. c 1867
Jennie S. Searls+ b. 4 Sep 1868, d. 30 Oct 1938
Albert Searls b. c 1874
Marian Searls b. Jul 1885

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 251.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0219. Page 80A. ED20. Dwelling 127.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35. Dwelling 233.

Martha Elizabeth Henry

F, b. April 1843

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Martha Elizabeth Henry was also known as Elizabeth Martha.

Married Name

circa 1865

As of circa 1865,her married name was Searls.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

April 1843

Martha Elizabeth Henry was born in April 1843 at Scotland also reported as Ohio.

Marriage

circa 1865

She married George A. Searls, son of A. G. Searls and Jane (?), circa 1865.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1870

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Martha Elizabeth Henry was listed as wife in A. G. Searls's household on the 1880 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

7 June 1880

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Martha Elizabeth Henry was listed as wife in George A. Searls's household on the 1880 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.²

23 June 1900

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Martha Elizabeth Henry was listed as wife in George A. Searls's household on the 1900 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois.³

3 January 1920

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Martha Elizabeth Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois, living next door to her daughter Jennie S. Fedde. Also in the household is a granddaughter, Martha, age 20..⁴

Martha Elizabeth Henry had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Martha Elizabeth Henry and George A. Searls

Edwin Searls b. c 1867
Jennie S. Searls+ b. 4 Sep 1868, d. 30 Oct 1938
Albert Searls b. c 1874
Marian Searls b. Jul 1885

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 251.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0219. Page 80A. ED20. Dwelling 127.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35. Dwelling 233.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 79.

George Searls Fedde

M, b. 20 November 1892, d. 16 January 1974

Father*

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde b. 8 Nov 1862, d. 3 Jul 1912

Mother*

Jennie S. Searls b. 4 Sep 1868, d. 30 Oct 1938

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 November 1892

George Searls Fedde was born on 20 November 1892 at Ganeer Twp, Kankakee, Illinois.

He was the son of Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde and Jennie S. Searls.

Marriage

15 October 1923

George Searls Fedde married Mildred Elizabeth Gallagher on 15 October 1923 at First Baptist Church, Kankakee, Illinois.

Death

16 January 1974

George Searls Fedde died on 16 January 1974 at Reseda, Los Angeles, California, at age 81.¹

Burial

after 16 January 1974

He was buried after 16 January 1974 at Momence Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, ILL PFC U.S. ARMY WWI.²

Census Date

Location

Description

15 April 1910

Momence, Kankakee, Illinois

George Searls Fedde was listed as a son in Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde's household on the 1910 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.³

3 January 1920

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

George Searls Fedde was listed as a son in Jennie S. Searls's household on the 1920 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois; living next door to Elizabeth Searls.⁴

1930

Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois

George Searls Fedde was listed as a son in Jennie S. Searls's household on the 1930 Census at Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.⁵

George Searls Fedde obtained US Social Security Card at Washington; last residence Reseda, Los Angeles, California.

Citations

[S204] California Death Records (published).
[S237] Momence Cemetery Cemetery Records, by Illinois.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED112. Dwelling 26.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 80.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-54. Dwelling 4.

Mildred Elizabeth Gallagher

F, b. 6 April 1905, d. 18 November 1987

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

15 October 1923

As of 15 October 1923,her married name was Fedde.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 April 1905

Mildred Elizabeth Gallagher was born on 6 April 1905 at Indiana.

Marriage

15 October 1923

She married George Searls Fedde, son of Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde and Jennie S. Searls, on 15 October 1923 at First Baptist Church, Kankakee, Illinois.

Death

18 November 1987

Mildred Elizabeth Gallagher died on 18 November 1987 at age 82.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois

Mildred Elizabeth Gallagher was listed as a daughter-in-law in Jennie S. Searls's household on the 1930 Census at Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Mildred Elizabeth Gallagher obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-54. Dwelling 4.

Harding Peter Fedde

M, b. 10 October 1896, d. October 1980

Father*

Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde b. 8 Nov 1862, d. 3 Jul 1912

Mother*

Jennie S. Searls b. 4 Sep 1868, d. 30 Oct 1938

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 October 1896

Harding Peter Fedde was born on 10 October 1896 at Newton, Indiana.

He was the son of Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde and Jennie S. Searls.

Marriage

11 January 1930

Harding Peter Fedde married Dorothy Margaret Spohrer on 11 January 1930 at Kankakee, Illinois.

Death

October 1980

Harding Peter Fedde died in October 1980.

Burial

October 1980

He was buried in October 1980 at Momence Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

15 April 1910

Momence, Kankakee, Illinois

Harding Peter Fedde was listed as a son in Johann Heinrich Rosenkranz Fedde's household on the 1910 Census at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.²

3 January 1920

Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois

Harding Peter Fedde was listed as a son in Jennie S. Searls's household on the 1920 Census at Ganeer, Kankakee, Illinois; living next door to Elizabeth Searls.³

12 January 1920

Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois

Harding Peter Fedde was listed as a lodger in the Aldrich household on the 1920 Census at Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.⁴

1930

Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois

He was listed as a son in Jennie S. Searls's household on the 1930 Census at Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.⁵

Harding Peter Fedde obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.

Citations

[S237] Momence Cemetery Cemetery Records, by Illinois.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED112. Dwelling 26.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 80.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED110. Stamp 145.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-54. Dwelling 4.