George L. Harms

M, b. circa 1863
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1863George L. Harms was born circa 1863 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1905He married Jennie Belle VanNatta, daughter of Silas Aaron VanNatta and Levinia E. Withrow, circa 1905 at first marriage for him; second for her.

Children of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta

(?) Alderman

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagecirca 1902(?) Alderman married Jennie Belle VanNatta, daughter of Silas Aaron VanNatta and Levinia E. Withrow, circa 1902.

Child of (?) Alderman and Jennie Belle VanNatta

Clarence Alderman

M, b. 7 April 1903, d. before December 2007
Father*(?) Alderman
Mother*Jennie Belle VanNatta b. 6 May 1874, d. Jan 1978
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1903Clarence Alderman was born on 7 April 1903 at Wood, Wisconsin.
He was the son of (?) Alderman and Jennie Belle VanNatta.
Deathbefore December 2007Clarence Alderman died before December 2007.

Harry M. Harms

M, b. 2 February 1908, d. 11 January 1988
Father*George L. Harms b. c 1863
Mother*Jennie Belle VanNatta b. 6 May 1874, d. Jan 1978
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1908Harry M. Harms was born on 2 February 1908 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta.
Death11 January 1988Harry M. Harms died on 11 January 1988 at age 79.

Helen L. Harms

F, b. 18 January 1910, d. 14 February 1989
Father*George L. Harms b. c 1863
Mother*Jennie Belle VanNatta b. 6 May 1874, d. Jan 1978
Helen Harms 1933 senior portrait State Teachers College, Platteville, Grant, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Anderson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen L. Harms married (?) Anderson.
Birth18 January 1910Helen L. Harms was born on 18 January 1910 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta.
Death14 February 1989Helen L. Harms died on 14 February 1989 at age 79.
  • Helen L. Harms graduated in 1933 at State Teachers College, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Eleanor Harms

F, b. 15 February 1912, d. 19 December 2007
Father*George L. Harms b. c 1863
Mother*Jennie Belle VanNatta b. 6 May 1874, d. Jan 1978
Eleanor Harms 1933 senior portrait State Teachers College, Platteville, Grant, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 October 1938As of 29 October 1938,her married name was Horn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 February 1912Eleanor Harms was born on 15 February 1912 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta.
Marriage29 October 1938Eleanor Harms married Robert A. Horn on 29 October 1938.
Death19 December 2007Eleanor Harms died on 19 December 2007 at age 95 Eleanor Horn, 95, of Platteville, died peacefully, gracefully and loved, just as she lived, on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. A service of remembrance is planned for Memorial Day 2008, with placing flowers on Eleanor's and her families' graves by her beloved children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. Honoring family members by decorating their graves with flowers had been an important part of Eleanor's life. The Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home, Platteville, is in charge of arrangements. She was born on Feb. 15, 1912, in Platteville, the youngest daughter of George and Jennie (VanNatta) Harms. Eleanor graduated from Platteville College of Education and completed further degrees in elementary education at National Education College in Evanston, Ill. Eleanor began her teaching of kindergarten at Platteville Normal Elementary School and at the Old Brick School. She then taught in East Chicago until her return to Platteville to marry Robert A. Horn on Oct. 29, 1938. After raising three children, Eleanor returned to kindergarten teaching for many years at Hanmer Robbins, O. E. Gray and Westview Schools. Eleanor was deeply involved in community organizations, including elementary Parent Teacher Associations, Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels coordinator, P.E.O., thrift shop volunteer and Retired Teachers. She also was very involved in many committees and groups at First English Lutheran Church and several neighborhood card clubs. Eleanor enjoyed her full life of almost 96 years with her loving family and friends, traveling, her many interests of quilting, sewing, knitting and crocheting, gardening, reading and remaining adamantly independent throughout her life. Surviving are a daughter, Jean, of Climax, N.Y; a son, Jim (Joy), of Georgetown, Ky; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard, on Dec. 23, 1990; her husband, Robert, on March 28, 1994; her parents; two brothers, Clarence and Harry Harms; and a sister, Helen Anderson.
  • Eleanor Harms graduated in 1933 at State Teachers College, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Eleanor Harms and Robert A. Horn

Robert A. Horn

M, d. 28 March 1994
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage29 October 1938Robert A. Horn married Eleanor Harms, daughter of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta, on 29 October 1938.
Death28 March 1994Robert A. Horn died on 28 March 1994.

Child of Robert A. Horn and Eleanor Harms

Richard Horn

M, d. 23 December 1990
Father*Robert A. Horn d. 28 Mar 1994
Mother*Eleanor Harms b. 15 Feb 1912, d. 19 Dec 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Richard Horn was the son of Robert A. Horn and Eleanor Harms.
Death23 December 1990Richard Horn died on 23 December 1990.

(?) Anderson

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Anderson married Helen L. Harms, daughter of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta.

George Steinhoff

M, b. 27 January 1887, d. August 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Steinhoff was also known as Edward.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 January 1887George Steinhoff was born on 27 January 1887 at Wisconsin.
Marriage10 June 1913He married Verna A. VanNatta, daughter of Silas Aaron VanNatta and Levinia E. Withrow, on 10 June 1913.
DeathAugust 1965George Steinhoff died in August 1965 at Wisconsin at age 78.

Elias Marvel

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage26 August 1867Elias Marvel married Emma Elizabeth VanNatta, daughter of Aaron V. VanNatta and Elizabeth Kishpaugh, on 26 August 1867 at Grant, Wisconsin.

James Henderson Massey

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 May 1852James Henderson Massey married Jane Yoaman VanNatta, daughter of Aaron V. VanNatta and Elizabeth Kishpaugh, on 30 May 1852 at Virginia.

Buckles Cramer Travis

M, b. 18 November 1836, d. 18 October 1924
Father*Abraham Travis b. 1792, d. 1851
Mother*Sarah Cramer b. 1815, d. 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 November 1836Buckles Cramer Travis was born on 18 November 1836 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Abraham Travis and Sarah Cramer.
Marriage18 November 1858Buckles Cramer Travis married Mary Hettie VanNatta, daughter of Aaron V. VanNatta and Elizabeth Kishpaugh, on 18 November 1858 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death18 October 1924Buckles Cramer Travis died on 18 October 1924 at Nebraska at age 87.

George Washington Chewning

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage10 November 1858George Washington Chewning married Nancy Margurita VanNatta, daughter of Aaron V. VanNatta and Elizabeth Kishpaugh, on 10 November 1858 at Virginia.

Abraham Travis

M, b. 1792, d. 1851
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAbraham Travis married Sarah Cramer.
Birth1792Abraham Travis was born in 1792.
Death1851He died in 1851.

Child of Abraham Travis and Sarah Cramer

Sarah Cramer

F, b. 1815, d. 1894
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Travis.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSarah Cramer married Abraham Travis.
Birth1815Sarah Cramer was born in 1815.
Death1894She died in 1894.

Child of Sarah Cramer and Abraham Travis

Barbara A. Lamberson

F, b. circa 1839
Father*Isaac M. Lamberson b. 12 Mar 1814, d. 13 May 1882
Mother*Martha Jane Nulph b. 30 Jun 1821, d. 17 Dec 1898
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1839Barbara A. Lamberson was born circa 1839 at Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Isaac M. Lamberson and Martha Jane Nulph.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Redbank, Armstrong, PennsylvaniaBarbara A. Lamberson was listed in Isaac M. Lamberson's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 289B; Image: 584.

Caroline Lamberson

F, b. circa 1841
Father*Isaac M. Lamberson b. 12 Mar 1814, d. 13 May 1882
Mother*Martha Jane Nulph b. 30 Jun 1821, d. 17 Dec 1898
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1841Caroline Lamberson was born circa 1841 at Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Isaac M. Lamberson and Martha Jane Nulph.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Redbank, Armstrong, PennsylvaniaCaroline Lamberson was listed in Isaac M. Lamberson's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 289B; Image: 584.

George F. Lamberson

M, b. circa 1842
Father*Isaac M. Lamberson b. 12 Mar 1814, d. 13 May 1882
Mother*Martha Jane Nulph b. 30 Jun 1821, d. 17 Dec 1898
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1842George F. Lamberson was born circa 1842 at Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Isaac M. Lamberson and Martha Jane Nulph.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Redbank, Armstrong, PennsylvaniaGeorge F. Lamberson was listed in Isaac M. Lamberson's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 289B; Image: 584.

Joseph Lamberson

M, b. circa 1843
Father*Isaac M. Lamberson b. 12 Mar 1814, d. 13 May 1882
Mother*Martha Jane Nulph b. 30 Jun 1821, d. 17 Dec 1898
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1843Joseph Lamberson was born circa 1843 at Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Isaac M. Lamberson and Martha Jane Nulph.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Redbank, Armstrong, PennsylvaniaJoseph Lamberson was listed in Isaac M. Lamberson's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 289B; Image: 584.

Srader Lamberson

M, b. circa 1845
Father*Isaac M. Lamberson b. 12 Mar 1814, d. 13 May 1882
Mother*Martha Jane Nulph b. 30 Jun 1821, d. 17 Dec 1898
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1845Srader Lamberson was born circa 1845 at Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Isaac M. Lamberson and Martha Jane Nulph.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Redbank, Armstrong, PennsylvaniaSrader Lamberson was listed in Isaac M. Lamberson's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 289B; Image: 584.

Martha Lamberson

F, b. circa 1846
Father*Isaac M. Lamberson b. 12 Mar 1814, d. 13 May 1882
Mother*Martha Jane Nulph b. 30 Jun 1821, d. 17 Dec 1898
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1846Martha Lamberson was born circa 1846 at Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Isaac M. Lamberson and Martha Jane Nulph.
Census DateLocationDescription
1850Redbank, Armstrong, PennsylvaniaMartha Lamberson was listed in Isaac M. Lamberson's household on the 1850 Census at Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redbank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 289B; Image: 584.

Eileen Marie Decot

F, b. 24 July 1951, d. 12 October 1989
Father*Robert M. Decot b. 2 Aug 1926, d. 3 Dec 2010
Eileen Decot 1969 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Richardson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 July 1951Eileen Marie Decot was born on 24 July 1951 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Robert M. Decot.
Death12 October 1989Eileen Marie Decot died on 12 October 1989 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 38.
  • Eileen Marie Decot graduated in 1969 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Robert Luke

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Luke married Mary Snyder.

Children of Robert Luke and Mary Snyder

Mary Snyder

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Luke.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Snyder married Robert Luke.

Children of Mary Snyder and Robert Luke

Berniece Alice Luke

F, b. 13 December 1918, d. 1 March 2011
Father*Robert Luke
Mother*Mary Snyder
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBerniece Alice Luke was also known as Bernice.
Married Name24 October 1940As of 24 October 1940,her married name was Cady.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 December 1918Berniece Alice Luke was born on 13 December 1918 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Robert Luke and Mary Snyder.
Marriage24 October 1940Berniece Alice Luke married Kenneth Donald Cady, son of Ernest Cady and Ida Schlegermilch, on 24 October 1940.
Death1 March 2011Berniece Alice Luke died on 1 March 2011 at age 92 Berniece Alice Cady of Madison, formerly of Reedsburg, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Karmenta Center in Madison at age 92. Berniece, daughter of Robert and Mary (Snyder) Luke, was born Dec. 13, 1918 in Apple River, Ill. On Oct. 24, 1940 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Donald Cady. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1997. In her free time, Berniece loved gardening and reading but most of all, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Kenneth G. Cady of Baraboo, Barbara Swalheim of Madison, Rick Cady of Baraboo, Pam (Dennis) Brenton of Baraboo, Tim Cady of Everette, Wash; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; her brother, Austin (Lois) Luke of Lake Delton; as well as many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; as well as five brothers and one sister. Private family memorial services will be held. Burial will be held at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery, North Freedom. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. The family wishes to thank the staff at Karmenta Center.

Kenneth Donald Cady

M, b. 20 January 1913, d. 3 October 1997
Father*Ernest Cady b. 23 May 1873, d. 19 Dec 1956
Mother*Ida Schlegermilch b. 30 Jan 1876, d. Nov 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKenneth Donald Cady was also known as Kenny.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1913Kenneth Donald Cady was born on 20 January 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ernest Cady and Ida Schlegermilch.
Marriage24 October 1940Kenneth Donald Cady married Berniece Alice Luke, daughter of Robert Luke and Mary Snyder, on 24 October 1940.
Death3 October 1997Kenneth Donald Cady died on 3 October 1997 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 84.

May (?)

F, b. October 1874
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1899As of circa 1899,her married name was Melser.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1874May (?) was born in October 1874 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1899She married Elmer Ellsworth Melser, son of Alvin Melser and Elizabeth Ivins, circa 1899.
Divorcebefore 1910May (?) and Elmer Ellsworth Melser were divorced before 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 June 1900Grandview, Douglas, South DakotaMay (?) was listed as wife in Elmer Ellsworth Melser's household on the 1900 Census at Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota.1
  • May (?) had 1 with 1 living in 1900 children.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: T623_ 1549; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 139.

Elmer Roy Melser

M, b. 22 August 1915, d. 3 December 1993
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1915Elmer Roy Melser was born on 22 August 1915 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Death3 December 1993Elmer Roy Melser died on 3 December 1993 at Kanabec, Minnesota, at age 78.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Chester, Douglas, South DakotaElmer Roy Melser was listed as a son in Joseph Melser's household on the 1920 Census at Chester, Douglas, South Dakota.1
9 April 1930Glendorado, Benton, MinnesotaElmer Roy Melser was listed as a son in Joseph Melser's household on the 1930 Census at Glendorado, Benton, Minnesota.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Chester, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1719; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 650.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glendorado, Benton, Minnesota; Roll: 1078; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 859.0.

Ethel Eileen Melser

F, b. 17 March 1917, d. 21 January 1991
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1936As of before 1936,her married name was Golla.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 March 1917Ethel Eileen Melser was born on 17 March 1917 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Marriagebefore 1936Ethel Eileen Melser married Benedict Peter Golla, son of (?) Golla, before 1936.
Death21 January 1991Ethel Eileen Melser died on 21 January 1991 at age 73.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Chester, Douglas, South DakotaEthel Eileen Melser was listed as a daughter in Joseph Melser's household on the 1920 Census at Chester, Douglas, South Dakota.1
9 April 1930Glendorado, Benton, MinnesotaEthel Eileen Melser was listed as a daughter in Joseph Melser's household on the 1930 Census at Glendorado, Benton, Minnesota.2

Children of Ethel Eileen Melser and Benedict Peter Golla

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Chester, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1719; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 650.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glendorado, Benton, Minnesota; Roll: 1078; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 859.0.