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     Frederick O'Donnell was born circa 1886 at Illinois. He married Julia A. Kessenich, daughter of Peter Kessenich Jr. and Mary Ann McCarville, circa 1925. Frederick O'Donnell died in 1958.
     He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.¹

     Cynthia Buckley was born on 29 November 1842 at Porter, Scioto, Ohio, also reported as Missouri. She was the daughter of William Buckley and Lucretia Proctor. Cynthia Buckley married James Chadwick Jr., son of James Chadwick and Elizabeth Goulden, on 31 January 1861 at Morgan, Missouri, surname listed as Shadwick.¹ Cynthia Buckley died in 1870 at Camden, Missouri, Cynthia, the wife of James Chadwick, died early and her children were raised by James's mother (Elizabeth Hopkins). One of the girls married (John J.) Piddington and the other (George Waterman) Hoadley. (from Wayne Merritt 2009).
     Cynthia Buckley was also known as Lucina. Cynthia Buckley was also known as Cintha. Cynthia Buckley was also known as Cinthy. Cynthia Buckley was also known as Ellen. She was listed in William Buckley's household on the 1850 Census at Porter, Scioto, Ohio. Cynthia Buckley was listed in William Buckley's household on the 1860 Census at Osage, Morgan, Missouri.² As of 31 January 1861,her married name was Chadwick. As of 31 January 1861,her married name was Shadwick. As of 31 January 1861,her married name was Madwick. Cynthia Buckley was listed in James Chadwick Jr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Jasper, Camden, Missouri.³

     John Rupp Jr. was born in 1811 at Rheinland, Prussia. He was the son of John Rupp Sr. and Margaret Houff. John Rupp Jr. married Elizabeth Winter on 14 October 1851 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ John Rupp Jr. died after June 1880. He was buried at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.
     John Rupp Jr. was also known as Johannas. John Rupp Jr. was also known as Johnson. He immigrated with John Rupp Sr. and Margaret Houff on 16 August 1837 at Arrival Port: New York, New York, then to, Pennsylvania; Ship name: Burgundy
Port of Departure: LeHavre, France
Origin Ship: Burgundy
Arrival Date: 16 Aug 1837
Johann Rupp, age 53
Margaretha Rupp, age 45
Johannas Rupp, age 26
Johann Rupp, age 22
Barbara Rupp, age 15
Gertraud Rupp, age 13
Gertraud Catharine Rupp, age 10
Anton Rupp, age 8
Georg Rupp, age 5
Anna Rupp, age 3. In 1846 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, 1st Church of Logs - Fr. (Rev. Andrew) Tusch celebrated mass in a log church situated near the present sisters' (Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity) home. Ten acres of land were purchased for the parish Oct. 3, 1846 by Bishop John Martin Henni. Among the first worshipers were Frank Muller, Ludwig Schwab, John Holl, John Wallenhorst, Peter Zenz, Peter Ort, Frank Pluemer, Joseph Blindert, John Siepker, John Rupp, Anton Rupp, Johannes Rupp, and Peter School. John Rupp Jr. was listed in John Rupp Sr.'s household on the 1850 Census at District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin.² John Rupp Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ In 1881 at Grant, Wisconsin, Excerpt from "C.W. Butterfield's History 1881 Grant County, Wisconsin":
POTOSI DISTRICT Mining operations here are chiefly confined to the winter season The old ranges of the Potosi Diggings are included in Sections 33 and 3 1 Township 3 Range 3 west Their general course is about north 70 west although some bear a few degrees more to the west and somea few more to _the north They numbered about thirty in all which were considered as separate and distinct ranges and in addition there were many smaller crevices not sufficiently important to constitute ranges by themselves...
Rup & Son - Northeast quarter of Section 35 This party has been working during the last six months in a part of the Zug range The ore is found in the first opening which is here about fifteen feet wide The production has been 150,000 pounds.

     Elizabeth Winter was born on 1 April 1819 at Prussia. She married Valentine J. Meier on 13 June 1848 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin. Elizabeth Winter married John Rupp Jr., son of John Rupp Sr. and Margaret Houff, on 14 October 1851 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Elizabeth Winter died on 7 March 1874 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 54. She was buried after 7 March 1874 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, next to her father-in-law, John Rupp Sr.
     As of 13 June 1848, Elizabeth Winter was also known as Myers. As of 13 June 1848,her married name was Meier. She was listed in Valentine J. Meier's household on the 1850 Census at District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin.² As of 14 October 1851,her married name was Rupp. Elizabeth Winter was listed in John Rupp Jr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Elizabeth Winter was listed in John Rupp Jr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

     Anton Rupp was born on 16 August 1830 at Cransdorf, Prussia. He was the son of John Rupp Sr. and Margaret Houff. Anton Rupp married Elizabeth Holl, daughter of John Holl and Margaret (?), on 9 May 1854 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Anton Rupp died on 2 September 1909 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 79.
     Anton Rupp was also known as Antone. Anton Rupp was also known as Tony. Anton Rupp was also known as Anthony. He immigrated with John Rupp Sr. and Margaret Houff on 16 August 1837 at Arrival Port: New York, New York, then to, Pennsylvania; Ship name: Burgundy
Port of Departure: LeHavre, France
Origin Ship: Burgundy
Arrival Date: 16 Aug 1837
Johann Rupp, age 53
Margaretha Rupp, age 45
Johannas Rupp, age 26
Johann Rupp, age 22
Barbara Rupp, age 15
Gertraud Rupp, age 13
Gertraud Catharine Rupp, age 10
Anton Rupp, age 8
Georg Rupp, age 5
Anna Rupp, age 3. Anton Rupp was referenced on John Rupp Sr.'s household in the 1840 Census at Tamaqua, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 (George)
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 (Anton)
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 (John Sr.)
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 (Ann)
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 (Gertraud Catharine)
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2 (Barbara & Gertraud)
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 (Margaret)
Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8. In 1846 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, 1st Church of Logs - Fr. (Rev. Andrew) Tusch celebrated mass in a log church situated near the present sisters' (Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity) home. Ten acres of land were purchased for the parish Oct. 3, 1846 by Bishop John Martin Henni. Among the first worshipers were Frank Muller, Ludwig Schwab, John Holl, John Wallenhorst, Peter Zenz, Peter Ort, Frank Pluemer, Joseph Blindert, John Siepker, John Rupp, Anton Rupp, Johannes Rupp, and Peter School. Anton Rupp was listed in John Rupp Sr.'s household on the 1850 Census at District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin.² Anton Rupp was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Circa 1864 at Civil War Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin, Congressional District:     3rd
Class:     1. He was a circa 1864 at miner. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷

     Elizabeth Holl was born on 16 September 1836 at Thier, Bavaria, Germany. She was the daughter of John Holl and Margaret (?). Elizabeth Holl married Anton Rupp, son of John Rupp Sr. and Margaret Houff, on 9 May 1854 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Elizabeth Holl died on 30 January 1873 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 36.
     Elizabeth Holl was also known as Liz. Elizabeth Holl was also known as Hull. Elizabeth Holl was also known as Hill. Elizabeth Holl was also known as Eliza. Elizabeth Holl was also known as Hall. She was listed in John Holl's household on the 1850 Census at District 24, Grant, Wisconsin; surname listed as Hull.² As of 9 May 1854,her married name was Rupp. Elizabeth Holl was listed in Anton Rupp's household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Elizabeth Holl was listed in Anton Rupp's household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

     Etta Lillian McPherson was born on 7 April 1895 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Apr 1896. She was the daughter of Alexander McPherson and Henrietta Julia McGhan. Etta Lillian McPherson married George Henry Rupp, son of Antone J. Rupp and Laura McClain, on 20 June 1911 at Dubuque, Iowa. Etta Lillian McPherson and George Henry Rupp were divorced in June 1931 Etta (McPherson) Rupp and George Rupp divorce decree. Divorce action filed for October 1930 court session: Etta Rupp asks for divorce from George Rupp. Husband charged with cruel and inhuman treatment. Mrs. Rupp declaring that her husband beat her and their minor children. Etta Lillian McPherson married John A. Frankland, son of (?) Frankland and Bertha (?), in August 1931 John A Frankland and Etta (McPherson) Rupp wedding announcement. Etta Lillian McPherson died on 19 May 1979 at age 84. She was buried on 22 May 1979 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, Plot: Section 42 Site 1876.
     She was listed as a daughter in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Etta Lillian McPherson was listed as a daughter in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² As of 20 June 1911,her married name was Rupp. Etta Lillian McPherson was listed as wife in George Henry Rupp's household on the 1920 Census at Cuba City, Smelser Town, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Etta Lillian McPherson appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of George Henry Rupp at Dubuque Precinct 9, Dubuque, Iowa; living next door to Matthew and Wilhelmina (Walter or Walker) Fuss. Etta Lillian McPherson was listed as wife in George Henry Rupp's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.⁴ After 1930 Etta remarried, moved to Washington D.C. and died there. As of August 1931,her married name was Frankland. Etta Lillian McPherson was listed as wife in John A. Frankland's household on the 1940 Census at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.⁵

     Harriet E. Stender was born on 6 December 1930 at Shullsburg, Lafayette, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Henry Stender and Erma A. Huntington. Harriet E. Stender married Robert Arch Richards, son of Henry John Richard and Florence Ann Rupp, on 9 April 1949 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin. Harriet E. Stender died on 15 November 1990 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 59 Mrs. Harriet E. Richards, 59, of rural Platteville, Wisconsin, died Thursday, November 15, 1990, at home. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 18, at Bonin Funeral Home in Platteville. Visitation continued after 9:30 a.m., Monday, November 19, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Platteville, where services were at 11 a.m. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Cornelia, Wisconsin. Mrs. Richards was survived two daughters, Marilyn Richards, of rural Platteville, Wis., and Mrs. Randy (Betty) Buss, of Minonk, Ill; a son, Bart Richards, of Platteville, Wis; seven grandchildren; her mother, Erma Stender; and a sister, LeEldra Morgan, of Madison, Wis. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Stender.
     Harriet had graduated from Madison East High School in 1948. She was a member of the Leo M. Kane American Legion Post 42 Auxiliary of Platteville and also the Heart Foundation. She served on the former Platteville Community Chest and was a longtime leader of the Cornelia Badgers 4-H Club. As of 9 April 1949,her married name was Richards.

     Irvin James Brown was born on 1 July 1900 at Jenkinsville, Lafayette, Wisconsin. He was the son of Charles Mathew Brown and Caroline Mable Thomas. Irvin James Brown married Blanche Maxine McClain, daughter of Henry McClain and Hattie Mae Withrow, on 21 June 1922 at Wisconsin. Irvin James Brown died on 15 October 1950 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 50.
     Irvin James Brown was also known as David. Irvin James Brown was also known as James Irvin. Irvin James Brown was also known as Irving. On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

     Earnest W. Gunkel was born on 9 May 1897 at Edwardsville, Illinois. He was the son of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck. Earnest W. Gunkel married Mabel I. McClain, daughter of Henry McClain and Hattie Mae Withrow, on 25 July 1928 at Dubuque, Iowa. Earnest W. Gunkel died in December 1972 at age 75. He was buried in December 1972 at Greenwood Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Earnest W. Gunkel was also known as Ernest. Earnest W. Gunkel was also known as Ernie W. He obtained US Social Security Card at Missouri; last residence Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois. He was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1900 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹ Earnest W. Gunkel was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1910 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.² On 5 June 1918 at Madison, Illinois, World War I Draft Registration. Earnest W. Gunkel was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1920 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.³ Earnest W. Gunkel was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Collinsville, Madison, Illinois.⁴

     Henry Godfrey Kreiser was born in December 1855 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Christian Jacob Kreiser and Margaret Schambauch. Henry Godfrey Kreiser married Mary Catherine Ames, daughter of Jacob Ames and Mary Ward, on 26 October 1879 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Henry Godfrey Kreiser died in January 1940 at age 84 Henry Kreiser obituary.
     He was listed in Christian Jacob Kreiser's household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Godfrey Krizer (Kreiser).² Henry Godfrey Kreiser was listed in Christian Jacob Kreiser's household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Henry Godfrey Kreiser was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Andrew Ames.⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁸ In September 1930 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconisn, Henry Krieser (Kreiser) family reunion.

     Mary Catherine Ames was born in January 1856 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Jacob Ames and Mary Ward. Mary Catherine Ames married Henry Godfrey Kreiser, son of Christian Jacob Kreiser and Margaret Schambauch, on 26 October 1879 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Mary Catherine Ames died in December 1936 at age 80 Mrs Henry Kreiser (Mary Ames), 80, obituary.
     She was listed in Jacob Ames's household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.² As of 26 October 1879,her married name was Kreiser. Mary Catherine Ames was listed as wife in Henry Godfrey Kreiser's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Mary Catherine Ames had 7 with 6 living in 1900 children. She was listed as wife in Henry Godfrey Kreiser's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ Mary Catherine Ames is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Henry Godfrey Kreiser at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin. Mary Catherine Ames had 7 with 6 living in 1910 children. She was listed as wife in Henry Godfrey Kreiser's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Andrew Ames.⁵ Mary Catherine Ames was listed as wife in Henry Godfrey Kreiser's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶ Mary Catherine Ames was listed as wife in Henry Godfrey Kreiser's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ In September 1930 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconisn, Henry Krieser (Kreiser) family reunion.

     Virgil A. McClain was born on 12 February 1920 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Charles LeRoy McClain and Mary May Kreiser. Virgil A. McClain died on 13 September 1937 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 17 Virgil McClain obituary; also reported as 1938. He was buried after 13 September 1937 at Saint Andrews Cemetery, Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, Virgil McClain funeral.
     He is listed as son on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Charles LeRoy McClain at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. Virgil A. McClain was listed as a son in Charles LeRoy McClain's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; living at 2005 Washington Street.¹

     Dorothy Gladys McClain was born on 18 November 1921 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Charles LeRoy McClain and Mary May Kreiser. Dorothy Gladys McClain married George Joseph Winders Sr. on 30 August 1941 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. Dorothy Gladys McClain married George Henry Chappell Jr., son of George Henry Chappell Sr. and Stella D. Jaecklin, on 20 June 1953 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. Dorothy Gladys McClain died on 27 March 2005 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 83 Dorothy Chappell, 83, of Boscobel, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2005, at home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Boscobel, with the Rev. Robert Butz officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kendall Funeral Home, Boscobel, where there will be a rosary at 7:30 p.m. She was born on Nov. 18 1921, in Fairplay, daughter of Charles and Mary (Kreiser) McClain. She married George Winders Sr. on Aug. 30 1941, in Dubuque; he preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1951. She then married George "Chip" Chappell Jr. on June 20, 1953, in Dubuque; he … (from Telegraph Herald - Dubuque, Iowa). She was buried after 27 March 2005 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
     She obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Boscobel, Grant, Wisconsin. She is listed as daughter on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Charles LeRoy McClain at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. Dorothy Gladys McClain was listed as a daughter in Charles LeRoy McClain's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; living at 2005 Washington Street.¹ Dorothy Gladys McClain was listed as a daughter in Charles LeRoy McClain's household on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.² As of 30 August 1941,her married name was Winders. As of 20 June 1953,her married name was Chappell.

     Frank Schalk was born on 17 February 1855 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin. He was the son of Michael Schalk and Agnes Longmeier. Frank Schalk married Madgdalene Mary Stuer, daughter of Johann Theodore Stuer and Anna Holl, on 22 May 1877 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 23 May 1877.¹ Frank Schalk died on 3 April 1926 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 71. He was buried on 5 April 1926 at St. Andrews Church, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Frank Schalk was also known as Franz. He was listed in Michael Schalk's household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.² Frank Schalk was listed in Michael Schalk's household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Theodore Stuer.³ Frank Schalk was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Theodore Stuer.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, living next door to son-in-law Joseph Schrader.⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁸

     Madgdalene Mary Stuer was born on 31 December 1858 at Wisconsin also reported as Jan 1960. She was the daughter of Johann Theodore Stuer and Anna Holl. Madgdalene Mary Stuer married Frank Schalk, son of Michael Schalk and Agnes Longmeier, on 22 May 1877 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 23 May 1877.¹ Madgdalene Mary Stuer died on 26 May 1942 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 83 also reported as 26 Mar 1942; Lena (Stuer) Schalk, 84, obituary. She was buried on 28 May 1942 at Tennyson, Wisconsin.
     Madgdalene Mary Stuer was also known as Helena. Madgdalene Mary Stuer was also known as Mary Magdaline. Madgdalene Mary Stuer was also known as Lena M. She was listed in Johann Theodore Stuer's household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.² Madgdalene Mary Stuer was listed in Johann Theodore Stuer's household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Frank Schalk.³ As of 22 May 1877,her married name was Schalk. Madgdalene Mary Stuer was listed as wife in Frank Schalk's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Theodore Stuer.⁴ Madgdalene Mary Stuer was listed as wife in Frank Schalk's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ Madgdalene Mary Stuer appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Frank Schalk at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to son-in-law Joseph Schrader.⁶ Madgdalene Mary Stuer had 12 with 12 living in 1910 children. She was listed as wife in Frank Schalk's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ Madgdalene Mary Stuer was listed as wife in Frank Schalk's household on the 1920 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁸ Madgdalene Mary Stuer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; includes Lena's grandson Frank, age 10 months.⁹

     Maria Caroline Schalk was born on 2 June 1878 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Aug 1878.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Schalk and Madgdalene Mary Stuer. Maria Caroline Schalk married Joseph J. Schraeder, son of (?) Schroeder and Margaret Suer, before 1903. Maria Caroline Schalk died on 2 January 1946 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 67 Funeral services for Mrs Caroline Schroeder 67 Dubuque la former Potosi vicinity resident who died Wednesday in a Dubuque hospital were held Saturday (Madison Wisconsin State Journal - January 8, 1946).
     Maria Caroline Schalk was also known as Carrie. Maria Caroline Schalk was also known as Catharina. Maria Caroline Schalk was also known as Maria Carrie. Maria Caroline Schalk was also known as Caroline L. She was listed as a daughter in Frank Schalk's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Theodore Stuer.² Maria Caroline Schalk was listed as a daughter in Frank Schalk's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³ As of before 1903,her married name was Schroeder. As of before 1903,her married name was Schrader. As of before 1903,her married name was Schraeder. Maria Caroline Schalk appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Joseph J. Schraeder at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to father-in-law Frank Schalk. Maria Caroline Schalk was listed as wife in Joseph J. Schraeder's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 1, Dubuque, Iowa.⁴ Maria Caroline Schalk appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Joseph J. Schraeder at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

     Arnold Francis Rupp was born on 10 December 1921 at Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as 10 Dec 1922. He was the son of George Henry Rupp and Etta Lillian McPherson. Arnold Francis Rupp died on 16 June 1944 at killed in action, Normandy, France, at age 22 WW II
ID: 37652201
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Dubuque County, IA
Status: KIA Normandy
Unit 501 Parachute Infantry Regiment (HQ Company,3 Bn)
Rank Private
Date of death 6th June 1944. He was buried after 16 June 1944 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cornelia, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Arnold Francis Rupp was also known as A. F. He appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of George Henry Rupp at Dubuque Precinct 9, Dubuque, Iowa; living next door to Matthew and Wilhelmina (Walter or Walker) Fuss. Arnold Francis Rupp was listed as a son in George Henry Rupp's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.¹ Arnold Francis Rupp was listed as a nephew in Archie J. Rupp's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry J. Richards (Richard).² On 23 December 1942 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, Name: Arnold F Rupp
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Iowa
State of Residence: Iowa
County or City: Dubuque
Enlistment Date: 23 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Iowa
Enlistment City: Camp Dodge Herrold
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Unskilled machine shop and related occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 71
Weight: 156.

     Betty Jane Rupp married Andy P. Swartz Jr. Betty Jane Rupp was born on 15 February 1925 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. She was the daughter of George Henry Rupp and Etta Lillian McPherson. Betty Jane Rupp died on 11 September 2004 at age 79. She was buried after 11 November 2004 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
     Her married name was Swartz. She appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of George Henry Rupp at Dubuque Precinct 9, Dubuque, Iowa; living next door to Matthew and Wilhelmina (Walter or Walker) Fuss. Betty Jane Rupp was listed as a daughter in George Henry Rupp's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.¹ Betty Jane Rupp was listed as a daughter (actually step-daughter) in John A. Frankland's household on the 1940 Census at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.²

     Ralph E. Rupp was born on 8 June 1927 at Iowa. He was the son of George Henry Rupp and Etta Lillian McPherson. Ralph E. Rupp died on 24 March 2014 at age 86 Ralph E. Rupp, 86, of Denver. Husband of Cecelia Rupp. Father of Carla Scofield, Ralph (Diane) Rupp II, Mark Rupp, Laura Tousignant, Daniel (Ida) Rupp, Aaron Rupp, Jennifer Pfleiger, and Alison Rupp. Brother of Glendora Fleichman and Donna King. Also survived by nineteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Rosary Tuesday April 1st, 7:00 PM., with Funeral Mass Wednesday April 2nd, 11:30 AM., both at the Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area "C".
     He was listed as a son in George Henry Rupp's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.¹ Ralph E. Rupp was listed as a son (actually step-son) in John A. Frankland's household on the 1940 Census at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.²

     Ned A. Plowman was born on 23 December 1926 at Michigan. He was the son of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner. Ned A. Plowman married Jean Lorraine Denny, daughter of Otto Fredrick Denny and Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede, on 10 September 1955 at St. Phillip Neri (Rectory), Empire, Leelanau, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Coppens attended the Ned Plowman-Jean Denny wedding in Glen Arbor Saturday. Mr. Plowman is Mrs. Coppens' nephew. The Coppens were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manning of Empire. Ned A. Plowman died on 18 April 1990 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, at age 63. He was buried after 18 April 1990 at RoseHill Cemetery, Empire, Leelanau, Michigan, sgt us army WWII.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Michigan; last residence not specified. He was listed as a son in Archibald A. Plowman's household on the 1930 Census at Glen Arbor, Leelanau, Michigan.¹

     Michael David Shapiro was born on 5 May 1984. He died on 25 January 2011 at age 26.

     William John Ruetter was born on 4 October 1929. He was the son of Hubert Josef Ruetten and Mary M. (?). William John Ruetter died on 6 January 1979 at age 49.
     William John Ruetter was also known as Ruetten. He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Sun Prairie, Dane, Wisconsin.

     August Albert Baumbach was born on 26 July 1897 at Wisconsin. He was the son of William Baumbach and Bertha Maria Dorothea Schamens. August Albert Baumbach married Emma L. Friede, daughter of Henry Jurgen Friede and Emma E. Goldmund, circa 1918. August Albert Baumbach died on 15 June 1956 at age 58. He was buried after 15 June 1956 at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona (Madison), Dane, Wisconsin.
     Service in Army Inf Co G, 28th Inf; enlisted: 06 Feb 1917; honorably discharged: 18 Feb 1919; rank: PFC; received purple heart and silver star. He was listed as a son in William Baumbach's household on the 1900 Census at Wells, Monroe, Wisconsin.¹ August Albert Baumbach appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Baumbach at Wells, Monroe, Wisconsin. August Albert Baumbach was listed as a son in William Baumbach's household on the 1910 Census at Leon, Monroe, Wisconsin.² August Albert Baumbach was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ He was a repair machinist in 1930. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; living at 1333 Milton Street.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.⁵

     Harold A. Baumbach was born on 26 February 1922 at Wisconsin. He was the son of August Albert Baumbach and Emma L. Friede. Harold A. Baumbach died on 1 March 1992 at age 70.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Atlantic, Cass, Iowa. He was listed as a son in August Albert Baumbach's household on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; living at 1333 Milton Street.¹ Harold A. Baumbach was listed as a son in August Albert Baumbach's household on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.²

     Frieda E. Mathis was born on 17 June 1906 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frederick Mathis and Elizabeth Kuehni. Frieda E. Mathis married Reinhold Henry Herman Friede, son of Henry Jurgen Friede and Emma E. Goldmund, before 1926. Frieda E. Mathis died on 25 July 1979 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 73.¹
     Frieda E. Mathis was also known as Freda. She obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Madison, Dane, Wisconsin. She was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathis's household on the 1910 Census at Fitchburg, Dane, Wisconsin.² Frieda E. Mathis was listed as a daughter in Frederick Mathis's household on the 1920 Census at Fitchburg, Dane, Wisconsin.³ As of before 1926,her married name was Friede. Frieda E. Mathis was listed as wife in Reinhold Henry Herman Friede's household on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.⁴ Frieda E. Mathis was listed as wife in Reinhold Henry Herman Friede's household on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.⁵

     Kenneth A. Friede married Dorothy (?). Kenneth A. Friede was born on 10 June 1929 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Reinhold Henry Herman Friede and Frieda E. Mathis. Kenneth A. Friede died on 28 November 2008 at age 79 Friede, Kenneth A. "Ken" - TOWN OF BURKE - Known as a great guy; a man of few words; who was blessed with many friends and a loving family, Ken Friede passed through the gates of heaven on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, after a brief illness. He is in the company of his parents, Reinhold and Frieda Friede; his wife, Dorothy; sons, Jim and Paul; brothers, Bob and Richard Friede; and his beloved German shepherds. Ken retired from Madison Crushing and was a member of 139 Operating Engineers for 45 years. He was an avid fisherman and card player. Ken is survived by his children, Deborah (Terry) Wilcox, Eugene (Philana) Friede, Connie Friede, Kenneth "Skip" Friede Jr., Mark Friede (Sheri), Kelly Friede (Ed), and Kimberly (Jamie) Tjugum; sister, Beverly Ninedorf; brother, Jerry Friede; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 2 p.m, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens.
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     Kenneth A. Friede was also known as Ken. He was listed as a son in Reinhold Henry Herman Friede's household on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹ Kenneth A. Friede was listed as a son in Reinhold Henry Herman Friede's household on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.² Kenneth A. Friede lived in November 2008 at 4785 Homberg Ln, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

     Robert Friede was born on 2 September 1926 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Reinhold Henry Herman Friede and Frieda E. Mathis. Robert Friede died in December 1975 at age 49.
     Robert Friede was also known as Bobby. He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence not specified. He was listed as a son in Reinhold Henry Herman Friede's household on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹ Robert Friede was listed as a son in Reinhold Henry Herman Friede's household on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.²

     Hulda Meyer was born on 3 October 1892 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Henry A. Meyer and Dorothea Pien. Hulda Meyer married Henry Albert Friede, son of Henry Jurgen Friede and Emma E. Goldmund, on 2 June 1920 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin. Hulda Meyer and Henry Albert Friede were divorced before 1940. Hulda Meyer died on 31 May 1986 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, at age 93. She was buried in June 1986 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
     She obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She was listed as a daughter in Henry A. Meyer's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.² Hulda Meyer was listed as a daughter in Henry A. Meyer's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ Hulda Meyer was listed as a daughter in Dorothea Pien's household on the 1920 Census at Reedburg Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ As of 2 June 1920,her married name was Friede. Hulda Meyer was listed as wife in Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1930 Census at Ridgeland, Dunn, Wisconsin.⁵ Hulda Meyer was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.⁶