George Washington Chewning

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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

M
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
MarriageElmer Roy Melser married Catherine M. (?).
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.

Leonard Harold Melser

M, b. 12 April 1920, d. 16 April 1968
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeonard Harold Melser married Esther Helene Grunquist.
Birth12 April 1920Leonard Harold Melser was born on 12 April 1920 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Death16 April 1968Leonard Harold Melser died on 16 April 1968 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 48.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Glendorado, Benton, MinnesotaLeonard Harold Melser was listed as a son in Joseph Melser's household on the 1930 Census at Glendorado, Benton, Minnesota.1

Child of Leonard Harold Melser and Esther Helene Grunquist

Citations

  1. [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.

Alvin Robert Melser

M, b. 4 September 1922, d. 26 December 1997
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 September 1922Alvin Robert Melser was born on 4 September 1922 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Marriagebefore 1941Alvin Robert Melser married Blanche Mildred Swanson, daughter of (?) Swanson and (?) Rudquist, before 1941.
Death26 December 1997Alvin Robert Melser died on 26 December 1997 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Glendorado, Benton, MinnesotaAlvin Robert Melser was listed as a son in Joseph Melser's household on the 1930 Census at Glendorado, Benton, Minnesota.1

Child of Alvin Robert Melser and Blanche Mildred Swanson

Citations

  1. [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.

Alice Elizabeth Melser

F, b. 30 June 1925, d. 31 December 1998
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDAlice Elizabeth Melser was never married.
Birth30 June 1925She was born on 30 June 1925 at Benton, Minnesota.
She was the daughter of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Death31 December 1998Alice Elizabeth Melser died on 31 December 1998 at Stearns, Minnesota, at age 73 Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Chapel for Alice E. Melser, 73, of 1115 Fourth Ave. N, who died Thursday at St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Friends may call one hour before services Monday at the nursing home chapel in Sauk Rapids. Arrangements were made by Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Alice Melser was born in Benton County to Joseph and Carrie (Mader) Melser. She had been a resident of Sauk Rapids since 1988 and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include brother, Wes of St. Cloud.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Glendorado, Benton, MinnesotaAlice Elizabeth Melser was listed as a daughter in Joseph Melser's household on the 1930 Census at Glendorado, Benton, Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [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.

Fern Melser

F, b. 1928, d. 10 January 1942
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1928Fern Melser was born in 1928 at Minnesota.
She was the daughter of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Death10 January 1942Fern Melser died on 10 January 1942 at Stearns, Minnesota.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Glendorado, Benton, MinnesotaFern Melser was listed as a daughter in Joseph Melser's household on the 1930 Census at Glendorado, Benton, Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [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.

Raymond Paul Melser

M, b. 14 February 1913, d. 22 September 1965
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1913Raymond Paul Melser was born on 14 February 1913 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Marriage24 December 1941Raymond Paul Melser married Vera Rose Hancock on 24 December 1941.
Death22 September 1965Raymond Paul Melser died on 22 September 1965 at age 52.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 January 1920Chester, Douglas, South DakotaRaymond Paul Melser was listed as a son in Joseph Melser's household on the 1920 Census at Chester, Douglas, South Dakota.1

Child of Raymond Paul Melser and Vera Rose Hancock

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.

Melvin J. Melser

M, b. 21 December 1934, d. 3 February 1958
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 December 1934Melvin J. Melser was born on 21 December 1934 at Minnesota.
He was the son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Death3 February 1958Melvin J. Melser died on 3 February 1958 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 23.

Frank Edward Melser

M, b. 10 September 1939, d. 13 August 1988
Father*Joseph Melser b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 1 Oct 1957
Mother*Caroline Rose Mader b. Oct 1895, d. 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 September 1939Frank Edward Melser was born on 10 September 1939 at Minnesota.
He was the son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Death13 August 1988Frank Edward Melser died on 13 August 1988 at Anoka, Minnesota, at age 48.

Blanche Mildred Swanson

F, b. 1 January 1922, d. 26 June 1992
Father*(?) Swanson
Mother*(?) Rudquist
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1941As of before 1941,her married name was Melser.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 January 1922Blanche Mildred Swanson was born on 1 January 1922.
She was the daughter of (?) Swanson and (?) Rudquist.
Marriagebefore 1941Blanche Mildred Swanson married Alvin Robert Melser, son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader, before 1941.
Death26 June 1992Blanche Mildred Swanson died on 26 June 1992 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 70.

Child of Blanche Mildred Swanson and Alvin Robert Melser

(?) Rudquist

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Swanson.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Rudquist married (?) Swanson.

Child of (?) Rudquist and (?) Swanson

(?) Swanson

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Swanson married (?) Rudquist.

Child of (?) Swanson and (?) Rudquist

Esther Helene Grunquist

F, b. 25 July 1913, d. 27 March 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Melser.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEsther Helene Grunquist married Leonard Harold Melser, son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader.
Birth25 July 1913Esther Helene Grunquist was born on 25 July 1913 at Minnesota.
Death27 March 1989She died on 27 March 1989 at age 75.

Child of Esther Helene Grunquist and Leonard Harold Melser

Vera Rose Hancock

F, b. 27 January 1925, d. 29 August 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVera Rose Hancock was also known as Rose.
Married Name24 December 1941As of 24 December 1941,her married name was Melser.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 January 1925Vera Rose Hancock was born on 27 January 1925.
Marriage24 December 1941She married Raymond Paul Melser, son of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader, on 24 December 1941.
Death29 August 1993Vera Rose Hancock died on 29 August 1993 at age 68.

Child of Vera Rose Hancock and Raymond Paul Melser

Benedict Peter Golla

M
Father*(?) Golla
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBenedict Peter Golla was also known as Ben Peter.
Life EventDateDescription
Benedict Peter Golla was the son of (?) Golla.
Marriagebefore 1936Benedict Peter Golla married Ethel Eileen Melser, daughter of Joseph Melser and Caroline Rose Mader, before 1936.

Children of Benedict Peter Golla and Ethel Eileen Melser