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     Bessie May Welborn was born in May 1889 at Kansas. She was the daughter of William C. Welborn and Margaret M. (?). Bessie May Welborn married Daffer Irvin Evans, son of John David Evans and Lucy Jane Daffer, circa 1910. Bessie May Welborn died in 1935.
     She was listed as a daughter in William C. Welborn's household on the 1900 Census at Sherman, Furnas, Nebraska.¹ As of circa 1910,her married name was Evans. Bessie May Welborn was listed as a daughter-in-law in John David Evans's household on the 1910 Census at Independence, Douglas, South Dakota.² Bessie May Welborn was listed as wife in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1920 Census at Lake Andes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.³ Bessie May Welborn was listed as wife in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1930 Census at Lebanon, Red Willow, Nebraska.⁴

     Ferris R. Evans was born on 8 November 1910 at South Dakota. He was the son of Daffer Irvin Evans and Bessie May Welborn. Ferris R. Evans died on 16 October 1974 at San Diego, California, at age 63.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence El Cajon, San Diego, California. He was listed as a son in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1920 Census at Lake Andes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.¹ Ferris R. Evans was listed as a son in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1930 Census at Lebanon, Red Willow, Nebraska.²

     Donald Welborn Evans was born on 3 February 1913 at South Dakota. He was the son of Daffer Irvin Evans and Bessie May Welborn. Donald Welborn Evans died on 8 October 1988 at San Diego, California, at age 75.¹
     He was listed as a son in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1920 Census at Lake Andes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.² Donald Welborn Evans was listed as a son in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1930 Census at Lebanon, Red Willow, Nebraska.³

     Gale M. Evans was born circa 1916 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Daffer Irvin Evans and Bessie May Welborn.
     Gale M. Evans was listed as a daughter in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1920 Census at Lake Andes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.¹ Gale M. Evans was listed as a daughter in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1930 Census at Lebanon, Red Willow, Nebraska.²

     Lowell B. Evans was born circa June 1919 at South Dakota. He was the son of Daffer Irvin Evans and Bessie May Welborn.
     Lowell B. Evans was listed as a son in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1920 Census at Lake Andes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.¹ Lowell B. Evans was listed as a son in Daffer Irvin Evans's household on the 1930 Census at Lebanon, Red Willow, Nebraska.²

     Dorathy Noehren was born circa 1865 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren and Sophia Seehausen.
     Dorathy Noehren was listed in Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren's household on the 1870 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹ Dorathy Noehren was listed as a daughter in Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren's household on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.²

     Louisa Noehren was born circa 1868 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren and Sophia Seehausen.
     Louisa Noehren was listed in Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren's household on the 1870 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹ Louisa Noehren was listed as a daughter in Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren's household on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.²

     William Noehren Jr was born circa 1852 at Indiana. He was the son of Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren and Sophia Seehausen. William Noehren Jr married Maria Heisterberg on 24 March 1873. William Noehren Jr died after 1925.
     He was listed in Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren's household on the 1860 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana; surname listed as Nearn.¹ William Noehren Jr was listed in Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren's household on the 1870 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.² William Noehren Jr was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.³

     Maria Heisterberg was born circa 1856 at Illinois also reported as Indiana. She married William Noehren Jr, son of Wilhelm Friedrich Noehren and Sophia Seehausen, on 24 March 1873.
     Maria Heisterberg was also known as Hesterberg. Maria Heisterberg was also known as Mary. As of 24 March 1873,her married name was Noehren. She was listed as wife in William Noehren Jr's household on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

     Mary Noehren was born circa 1876 at Indiana. She was the daughter of William Noehren Jr and Maria Heisterberg. Mary Noehren married Vernon C. Trusty, son of Enoch Trusty and Anna Peterson, before 1913.
     Mary Noehren was listed as a daughter in William Noehren Jr's household on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹ As of before 1913,her married name was Trusty.

     Henry Noehren was born circa 1877 at Indiana. He was the son of William Noehren Jr and Maria Heisterberg.
     Henry Noehren was listed as a son in William Noehren Jr's household on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

     William Noehren was born circa 1879 at Indiana. He was the son of William Noehren Jr and Maria Heisterberg.
     William Noehren was listed as a son in William Noehren Jr's household on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

     Johanna Christiana Posner was born circa 1842 at Prussia. She married August Edward Ludwig Winter, son of Wilhelm Winter and Henrietta Meissner, on 3 July 1862. Johanna Christiana Posner died in 1899.
     Johanna Christiana Posner was also known as Christiana. Johanna Christiana Posner was also known as Jane. As of 3 July 1862,her married name was Winter. She was listed in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Johanna Christiana Posner was listed as wife in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

     August Edward Wilhelm Winter was born on 3 April 1863 at Minnesota. He was the son of August Edward Ludwig Winter and Johanna Christiana Posner. August Edward Wilhelm Winter died in March 1922 at Michigan at age 58.
     August Edward Wilhelm Winter was also known as Edward. He was listed in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ August Edward Wilhelm Winter was listed as a son in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

     Daniel Winter was born on 1 May 1866 at Wisconsin. He was the son of August Edward Ludwig Winter and Johanna Christiana Posner. Daniel Winter married Christiana (?) circa 1886. Daniel Winter died in 1941.
     He was listed in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Daniel Winter was listed as a son in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.² Daniel Winter was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

     Martin Winter was born on 31 January 1874 at Wisconsin. He was the son of August Edward Ludwig Winter and Johanna Christiana Posner. Martin Winter married Margaret G. (?) circa 1897. Martin Winter died in 1951.
     He was listed as a son in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Martin Winter was a minister in 1900. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Stanton, Colfax, Nebraska.² He was a Lutheran Minister in 1910. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota.⁵

     Theodore Winter was born on 24 April 1869 at Wisconsin. He was the son of August Edward Ludwig Winter and Johanna Christiana Posner. Theodore Winter died before May 1876.
     He was listed in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

     Martha Winter was born on 27 August 1879 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of August Edward Ludwig Winter and Johanna Christiana Posner.
     Martha Winter was listed as a daughter in August Edward Ludwig Winter's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

     Terry James Twombley was born on 30 August 1945 at California. He was the son of Max Clifford Twombley and Lucille Elizabeth Kaney. Terry James Twombley died on 11 September 1945 at Los Angeles, California.¹ He was buried after 11 November 1945 at Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

     Elizabeth E. Welch was born circa 1904 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frank George Welch and Mary V. Mears.
     Elizabeth E. Welch is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Frank George Welch at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Elizabeth E. Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1910 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin.² Elizabeth E. Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1920 Census at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin; living at 901 South Peach Street; next door to James F. Welch.³ Elizabeth E. Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1930 Census at Chili, Fremont Township, Clark, Wisconsin.⁴

     William J. Welch married Regina Cecilia Hemmersbach. William J. Welch was born on 25 January 1913 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Frank George Welch and Mary V. Mears. William J. Welch died on 27 September 1967 at Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, at age 54. He was buried after 27 September 1967 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin.
     William J. Welch was also known as William F. He was listed as a son in Frank George Welch's household on the 1920 Census at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin; living at 901 South Peach Street; next door to James F. Welch.¹ William J. Welch was listed as a son in Frank George Welch's household on the 1930 Census at Chili, Fremont Township, Clark, Wisconsin.² William J. Welch was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Lincoln, Wood, Wisconsin.³

     Catherine Mary Welch married Clarence John Kraase, son of Ernest A. Kraase and Emma Klumb. Catherine Mary Welch was born on 28 February 1915 at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frank George Welch and Mary V. Mears. Catherine Mary Welch died on 11 March 1999 at age 84 Kraase, Catherine M. (Nee Welch) March 11, 1999, age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Clarence J. Dear mother of James (Paula) Kraase, Marie (Leonard) Riebau and the late Mary Ellen Kraase. Grandmother of Lori (Lindsay) Kalenske, Debbie (John) Hinner, Lisa (Dave) Baier, Pam (Dan) Olson, Deanna (Michael) Doperalski, Kim (Kurt) Lindau and William (Lorrie) Riebau. 11 great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Dessa Welch and Harris (Dorie) Kraase. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Mass ... - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel March 13, 1999.
     Catherine Mary Welch was also known as Kathryn Mary. Her married name was Kraase. She was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1920 Census at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin; living at 901 South Peach Street; next door to James F. Welch.¹ Catherine Mary Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1930 Census at Chili, Fremont Township, Clark, Wisconsin.² Catherine Mary Welch was listed as wife in Clarence John Kraase's household on the 1940 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.³

     Margaret A. Welch was born circa March 1917 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frank George Welch and Mary V. Mears.
     Margaret A. Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1920 Census at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin; living at 901 South Peach Street; next door to James F. Welch.¹ Margaret A. Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1930 Census at Chili, Fremont Township, Clark, Wisconsin.² Margaret A. Welch was listed as a daughter in Mary V. Mears's household on the 1940 Census at Fremont, Clark, Wisconsin.³

     Frank George Welch was born on 20 September 1919 at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin. He was the son of Frank George Welch and Mary V. Mears. Frank George Welch married Dessa Darlene Hanne, daughter of Wiley Hanne and Lulu Olson, on 12 January 1946 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Frank George Welch died on 8 November 1990 at age 71.
     Frank George Welch was also known as Francis George. He was listed as a son in Frank George Welch's household on the 1920 Census at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin; living at 901 South Peach Street; next door to James F. Welch.¹ Frank George Welch was listed as a son in Frank George Welch's household on the 1930 Census at Chili, Fremont Township, Clark, Wisconsin.² Frank George Welch was a Track Extra Gang Laborer on 15 January 1940 at Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Record, Clinton, Iowa. On 14 July 1949 at World War II Bonus Case File, Clinton, Iowa, Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date: 11 Sep 1942
Release Date: 20 Dec 1945.

     Mary Jane Welch was born on 1 January 1923 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frank George Welch and Mary V. Mears. Mary Jane Welch married Thomas E. Smith on 10 April 1948. Mary Jane Welch died on 6 February 2009 at age 86. She was buried after 6 February 2009 at Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin.
     She was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1930 Census at Chili, Fremont Township, Clark, Wisconsin.¹ Mary Jane Welch was listed as a daughter in Mary V. Mears's household on the 1940 Census at Fremont, Clark, Wisconsin.² As of 10 April 1948,her married name was Smith.

     Anna A. Welch was born circa 1909 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frank George Welch and Mary V. Mears.
     Anna A. Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1910 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin.¹ Anna A. Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1920 Census at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin; living at 901 South Peach Street; next door to James F. Welch.²

     Frances E. Welch was born circa 1911 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frank George Welch and Mary V. Mears.
     Frances E. Welch was listed as a daughter in Frank George Welch's household on the 1920 Census at Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin; living at 901 South Peach Street; next door to James F. Welch.¹

     Della M. Heldt was born on 30 September 1902 at Grant Park, Illinois. She was the daughter of Charles Heldt and Pauline Klemme. Della M. Heldt married John Kurth, son of Henry Kurth and Rege (?), on 21 December 1920. Della M. Heldt died on 1 December 1997 at age 95 Della (Heldt) Kurth obituary.
     She was listed as a daughter in Charles Heldt's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹ Della M. Heldt was listed as a daughter in Charles Heldt's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.² As of 21 December 1920,her married name was Kurth. Della M. Heldt was listed as wife in John Kurth's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³ In December 1970 John and Della (Heldt) Kurth 50th wedding anniversary.

     Charley Heldt was born circa 1907 at Illinois. He was the son of Charles Heldt and Pauline Klemme. Charley Heldt died before December 1997.
     He was listed as a son in Charles Heldt's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹ Charley Heldt was listed as a son in Charles Heldt's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

     Elmer H. Heldt was born on 14 March 1909 at Washington Township, Beecher, Will, Illinois. He was the son of Charles Heldt and Pauline Klemme. Elmer H. Heldt married Maxine Hamann on 25 November 1933. Elmer H. Heldt died on 3 April 2002 at age 93 Visitation for Elmer H HELDT, 93, of rural Grant Park, will be from 3-5pm and 7-9pm Friday at the Hub Funeral Chapel, Grant Park, and from 9:30am Saturday until the 10:30am services at St Peters United Church of Christ in Grant Park, where he was a member. Rev Beverly Zell will officiate. Burial will be in Heusing Cemetery, rural Grant Park.
Memorials may bea made to St Peters United Church of Christ or to Hospice of Kankakee Valley.
Mr HELDT was a grain and dairy farmer for more than 50 years before retiring. He received the A.M.P.I. Dairy Milk Award for being director of the Whitaker School for five years. He was a member of the Kankakee Farm Bureau Board for 2 years, and Kankakee H.I.A. Board sponsor for Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 30 years.
Mr HELDT died Wednesday, April 3, 2002.
He was born 19 March, 1909 in Washington Township, Beecher, the sone of Charles and Pauline KLEMME HELDT. His wife, the former Maxine HAMANN, whom he married 25 Nov 1933, at the parsonage at St Peters United Church of Christ, died 10 March 1994.
Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Byron and Cheryl HELDT of Kankakee, Norman and Irene HELDT of Grant Park; one daughter and son-in-law Karen and Dennis SEITZ of Beecher; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Four brothers and one sister are deceased.
He was financial secretary for St Peters United Church of Christ for six years and rang the church bell for 27 years.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Grant Park, Kankakee, Illinois. He was listed as a son in Charles Heldt's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹ Elmer H. Heldt was listed as a son in Charles Heldt's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.² Elmer H. Heldt was listed as a son in Charles Heldt's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³