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     William Everitt married Sophia Thurtell, daughter of John Thurtell and Anne Browne, on 11 March 1824 at Gunton, Suffolk, England.¹

     Fred S. Heisler was born on 17 October 1881 at Mapleton, Monona, Iowa. He married Hannah C. Sand circa 1903. Fred S. Heisler died on 5 October 1961 at Oakland, California, at age 79 Heisler, Fred S., in Oakland, October 5, 1961 of 1904 6th Street, Berkeley; beloved husband of the late Hannah C. Heisler, loving father of Ethelyne Ronan of Beresford, South Dakota, Clifford Heisler of Wasilla, Alaska, Peryl Heisler, Violet Omdahl and Orville Heisler of Berkeley. Grandfather of 8 grandchildren and great grandfather of 21 great grandchildren. A native of Iowa; aged 80 years. Friends are invited to attend services at the Berkeley Hills Chapel (Page & Oder), 1600 Shattuck Avenue at Cedar, Berkeley, Monday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Philip Ellman of the Bethany Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Sunset View Cemetery.
     Fred and his wife farmed in the areas of Akron, IA and Alcester, SD until moving to Beresford, SD in 1930. Then, he and his wife lived in California, except for the year they lived in Pontiac, Michigan. Fred was cared for by his daughter, Violet Omdahl, at her home in Berkeley, CA until his last two years, when his health was failing. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.¹ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

     Hannah C. Sand was born circa 1882 at Sweden. She married Fred S. Heisler circa 1903. Hannah C. Sand died in 1957.
     As of circa 1903,her married name was Heisler. She was listed as wife in Fred S. Heisler's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.² Hannah C. Sand was listed as wife in Fred S. Heisler's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

     Clifford Heisler was born on 5 March 1907 at Mapleton, Monona, Iowa. He was the son of Fred S. Heisler and Hannah C. Sand. Clifford Heisler died on 6 May 1972 at Palmer, Alaska, at age 65.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Wasilla, Matanuska Susitna, Alaska. He was listed as a son in Fred S. Heisler's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.¹

     Ethelyne Mae Heisler was born on 3 March 1909 at Akron, Iowa, also reported as South Dakota. She was the daughter of Fred S. Heisler and Hannah C. Sand. Ethelyne Mae Heisler married William J. Ronan, son of James Ronan and Mary N. (?), on 12 June 1929. Ethelyne Mae Heisler died in October 1985 at age 76.
     Ethelyne Mae Heisler was also known as Ethelyn. Ethelyne Mae Heisler was also known as Ethlyna. She was listed as a daughter in Fred S. Heisler's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.¹ As of 12 June 1929,her married name was Ronan.

     Violet L. Heisler was born on 20 December 1911 at Union, South Dakota, also reported as 20 Dec 1912. She was the daughter of Fred S. Heisler and Hannah C. Sand. Violet L. Heisler died on 22 March 1964 at Herrick Memorial hospital, Berkeley, Alameda, California, at age 52.¹
     Her married name was Omdahl. She obtained US Social Security Card; as reported in the CA Death Index. She was listed as a daughter in Fred S. Heisler's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.²

     Orville L. Heisler was born on 5 September 1918 at South Dakota. He was the son of Fred S. Heisler and Hannah C. Sand. Orville L. Heisler died on 5 August 1971 at Alameda, California, at age 52.
     He was listed as a son in Fred S. Heisler's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.¹ Orville L. Heisler was listed as a son in Fred S. Heisler's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

     Emma Kriegsmann was born in October 1868 at Illinois. She married Henry Raloff on 22 June 1889 at Cook, Illinois.¹ Emma Kriegsmann died after April 1930.
     As of 22 June 1889,her married name was Raloff. She had 3 with 3 living in June 1900 children. She was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Worth, Cook, Illinois.² She was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Worth, Cook, Illinois.³

     Henry Raloff was born in August 1859 at Illinois. He married Emma Kriegsmann on 22 June 1889 at Cook, Illinois.¹ Henry Raloff died before 1910.

     Henry M. Raloff was born on 11 December 1900 at Illinois. He was the son of Henry Raloff and Emma Kriegsmann. Henry M. Raloff died on 13 July 1997 at age 96.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Chicago, Cook, Illinois. He was listed as a son in Emma Kriegsmann's household on the 1920 Census at Worth, Cook, Illinois.¹

     Edward Raloff was born on 18 July 1892 at Illinois. He was the son of Henry Raloff and Emma Kriegsmann. Edward Raloff died in May 1978 at age 85.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Blue Island, Cook, Illinois. He was listed as a son in Emma Kriegsmann's household on the 1920 Census at Worth, Cook, Illinois.¹ Edward Raloff was listed as a son in Emma Kriegsmann's household on the 1930 Census at Worth, Cook, Illinois.²

     Maria (?) was born in 1865 at Illinois. She married William Meyer Sr. circa 1885 at second marriage for him; first for her.
     Maria (?) was also known as Mary (?). As of circa 1885,her married name was Meyer. She had 7 with 5 living in 1900 children. She was listed as wife in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹ Maria (?) had 8 with 6 living in 1910 children. She was listed as wife in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.² Maria (?) was listed as a mother in Adolph F. Meyer's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³ Maria (?) was listed as widowed mother in Adolph F. Meyer's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

     William Meyer Sr. was born in September 1851 at Germany. He married unknown (?) before 1879. William Meyer Sr. married Maria (?) circa 1885 at second marriage for him; first for her. William Meyer Sr. died before 1920.
     He immigrated in 1856. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

     Lydia Meyer was born on 9 September 1898 at Illinois. She was the daughter of William Meyer Sr. and Maria (?). Lydia Meyer married Herman Wilkening, son of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge, circa 1921. Lydia Meyer died in September 1982.
     She obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Beecher, Will, Illinois. She was listed as a daughter in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹ Lydia Meyer was listed as a daughter in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.² Lydia Meyer was listed as a sister in Adolph F. Meyer's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³ As of circa 1921,her married name was Wilkening. Lydia Meyer was listed as a widowed sister in Adolph F. Meyer's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

     Verona Melinda Meyer married Martin Wilkening, son of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge. Verona Melinda Meyer was born circa 1905 at Illinois. She was the daughter of William Meyer Sr. and Maria (?). Verona Melinda Meyer died on 17 February 1971.
     Her married name was Wilkening. Verona Melinda Meyer was also known as Veronica. She was listed as a daughter in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹ Verona Melinda Meyer was listed as a sister in Adolph F. Meyer's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.² Verona Melinda Meyer was listed as a daughter in Adolph F. Meyer's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

     Alvin L. Folts was born on 3 July 1906 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Edward Ransom Folts and Julia E. Howard. Alvin L. Folts died in February 1971 at age 64.
     Alvin L. Folts was also known as Foltz. He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence not specified. He was listed as a son in Edward Ransom Folts's household on the 1910 Census at Platteville Ward 2, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Alvin L. Folts was listed as a son in Edward Ransom Folts's household on the 1920 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; Also includes niece Tonald E, age 5.²

     Donald H. Folts was born on 9 September 1903 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Edward Ransom Folts and Julia E. Howard. Donald H. Folts died in July 1977 at age 73.
     Donald H. Folts was also known as Foltz. He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin. He was listed as a son in Edward Ransom Folts's household on the 1910 Census at Platteville Ward 2, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Donald H. Folts was listed as a son in Edward Ransom Folts's household on the 1920 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; Also includes niece Tonald E, age 5.²

     Alice Bertha Culligan was born circa 1899 at Nebraska. She was the daughter of Frank Culligan and Emma Wood. Alice Bertha Culligan married Anton Ludwig Ronning, son of John Ronning and Laura Solbue, on 25 October 1919 at Union, South Dakota.¹
     Alice Bertha Culligan was also known as Ellen. As of 25 October 1919,her married name was Ronning. She was listed as wife in Anton Ludwig Ronning's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota; Living next door to brother Oscar, and two doors away from brother Edward.² Alice Bertha Culligan appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Anton Ludwig Ronning at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. Alice Bertha Culligan was listed as wife in Anton Ludwig Ronning's household on the 1930 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.³

     Josie Angeline McHone was born circa 1888 at Kansas. She married Wardie Elmer Bell, son of John Willis Bell and Emeline Charlotte Crotchett, on 22 August 1904 at Eureka, Kansas.
     As of 22 August 1904,her married name was Bell. Josie Angeline McHone was listed as wife in Wardie Elmer Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to his father, John Bell.¹

     Myrle Amanda Bell was born on 18 June 1905 at Eureka, Kansas. She was the daughter of Wardie Elmer Bell and Josie Angeline McHone.
     Myrle Amanda Bell had zero children. She was listed as a daughter in Wardie Elmer Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to his father, John Bell.¹ As of 7 September 1923,her married name was Skinner.

     Mabel Emeline Bell was born on 3 June 1909 at Rosalia, Kansas. She was the daughter of Wardie Elmer Bell and Josie Angeline McHone. Mabel Emeline Bell married Marvin Truman Blankenship on 3 September 1925 at El Dorado, Kansas.
     Mabel Emeline Bell was listed as a daughter in Wardie Elmer Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to his father, John Bell.¹ As of 3 September 1925,her married name was Blankenship.

     Ellen Mae Bell was born on 2 March 1916 at Rosalia, Kansas, twin with Elmer. She was the daughter of Wardie Elmer Bell and Josie Angeline McHone.
     Ellen Mae Bell was listed as a daughter in Wardie Elmer Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to his father, John Bell.¹ As of 12 August 1934,her married name was Berno.

     John Elmer Bell was born on 2 March 1916 at Rosalia, Kansas, twin with Ellen. He was the son of Wardie Elmer Bell and Josie Angeline McHone.
     John Elmer Bell was also known as Elmer John. He was listed as a son in Wardie Elmer Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to his father, John Bell.¹

     Thomas Tanner was born circa 1852 at Arkansas. He was the son of Levi Tanner and Nancy Milton. Thomas Tanner died before 1904 not mentioned in Levi's will.
     He was listed in Levi Tanner's household on the 1860 Census at Van Buren, Union, Arkansas.¹

     W. L. Tanner was born circa 1857 at Arkansas. He was the son of Levi Tanner and Nancy Milton. W. L. Tanner died before 1904 not mentioned in Levi's will.
     He was listed in Levi Tanner's household on the 1860 Census at Van Buren, Union, Arkansas.¹

     Thomas A. King Jr. was born in August 1862 at Illinois. He was the son of Thomas A. King Sr. and Nancy J. (?). Thomas A. King Jr. married Harriet C. Robnett, daughter of Jonathan Robnett and Ellen Tanner, on 19 April 1885 at Rosebud, Pope, Illinois.¹ Thomas A. King Jr. died on 8 March 1935 at rural area, Pope, Illinois, at age 72.²
     He was listed in Thomas A. King Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Township 14 Range 6, Pope, Illinois; also living with them was Henry King (age 23) and Harriet A. (age 17).³ Thomas A. King Jr. was listed as a son in Thomas A. King Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.⁴ Thomas A. King Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois; living next door to Thomas A. King Sr.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois; living next door to their son-in-law J.C. Keef.⁷ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois; living next door to son-in-law, John Keef.⁸

     Elizabeth Gertrude Lee was born in September 1875 at Minnesota. She was the daughter of John Lee and Katherine J. Hogan. Elizabeth Gertrude Lee married Francis Andrew Croal, son of Andrew James Croal and Honora Brigid Gormanly, after June 1900. Elizabeth Gertrude Lee died on 22 May 1941 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 65.¹ She was buried after 22 May 1941 at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Millbank, Grant, South Dakota.
     Elizabeth Gertrude Lee was also known as Lizzie. She was listed as a daughter in John Lee's household on the 1880 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.² As of after June 1900,her married name was Croal. Elizabeth Gertrude Lee was listed as a daughter in John Lee's household on the 1900 Census at Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota.³ Elizabeth Gertrude Lee was listed as wife in Francis Andrew Croal's household on the 1910 Census at Milbank City, Grant, South Dakota.⁴ Elizabeth Gertrude Lee was listed as wife in Francis Andrew Croal's household on the 1920 Census at Milbank, Grant, South Dakota.⁵

     Lee F. Croal was born on 1 March 1906 at South Dakota. He was the son of Francis Andrew Croal and Elizabeth Gertrude Lee. Lee F. Croal married Bernice Maude Monroe, daughter of (?) Youngs, circa 1926. Lee F. Croal died on 28 December 1970 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 64.¹
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Minnesota; last residence Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. He was listed as a son in Francis Andrew Croal's household on the 1910 Census at Milbank City, Grant, South Dakota.² Lee F. Croal was listed as a son in Francis Andrew Croal's household on the 1920 Census at Milbank, Grant, South Dakota.³ Lee F. Croal was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.⁴

     James A. Croal was born on 3 April 1908 at South Dakota. He was the son of Francis Andrew Croal and Elizabeth Gertrude Lee. James A. Croal died on 3 December 1979 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 71.¹
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Minnesota; last residence Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. He was listed as a son in Francis Andrew Croal's household on the 1910 Census at Milbank City, Grant, South Dakota.² James A. Croal was listed as a son in Francis Andrew Croal's household on the 1920 Census at Milbank, Grant, South Dakota.³ James A. Croal was listed as lodger with the John Lewis family on the 1930 Census at Milbank, Grant, South Dakota.⁴

     Charles Raymond Croal was born on 31 August 1913 at South Dakota. He was the son of Francis Andrew Croal and Elizabeth Gertrude Lee. Charles Raymond Croal married Virginia M. Festler, daughter of Fred Anthony Festler and Emma Helen Lamberty, on 26 July 1946. Charles Raymond Croal died on 17 May 2008 at age 94 Funeral Mass for Charles Raymond Croal, 94, of Fargo, ND, will be at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 1:30 pm. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm at Boulger Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00. Mr. Croal passed away on Saturday evening of natural causes.

Charles was born in Milbank, SD, on August 31, 1913, to Elizabeth (Lee) and Francis Croal. He served in the US Army in World War II as an aircraft mechanic in the North African and European theaters. He married Virginia Festler of Northfield, MN, on July 26, 1946. They were members of Fargo’s Roman Catholic Holy Spirit Parish from its beginning and until his death he lived in the home they built on 7th St. N. in the late 40s. Mr. Croal was retired from Ulteig Engineering after many years as a civil engineer with that firm. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed the outdoors and time at the family cabin near Park Rapids, MN.

He was preceded in death by his wife, and is survived by his three sons, Francis A. “Frank” Croal of Battle Mountain, NV, Charles J. (Martha) Croal of Sunriver, OR, James P. “Pat” (Kitty) Croal of Fargo and by three grandchildren, Meghan V. Croal of Palmyra, VA, Devlin Croal of Portland, OR and McKinley Croal of Bend, OR.

Arrangements entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Minnesota; last residence Fargo, Cass, North Dakota. He was listed as a son in Francis Andrew Croal's household on the 1920 Census at Milbank, Grant, South Dakota.¹ Charles Raymond Croal was listed as lodger with the John Lewis family on the 1930 Census at Milbank, Grant, South Dakota.²