Mary E. Swore

F, b. 1836, d. 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Layton.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary E. Swore married Thedorick G. Layton, son of John Slaughter Layton and Susannah Foster.
Birth1836Mary E. Swore was born in 1836 at South Carolina.
Death1880She died in 1880.

Child of Mary E. Swore and Thedorick G. Layton

Nannie Lee Lawrence

F, b. 13 April 1899, d. 30 September 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Walton.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNannie Lee Lawrence married Thomas Gibson Walton, son of Samuel W. Walton and Clara E. Layton.
Birth13 April 1899Nannie Lee Lawrence was born on 13 April 1899 at Missouri.
Death30 September 1950She died on 30 September 1950 at Missouri at age 51.

Child of Nannie Lee Lawrence and Thomas Gibson Walton

Michael Fuchs

M, b. 1754, d. 2 October 1826
Father*Johann Matthias Fuchs b. 17 May 1713, d. 4 Sep 1793
Mother*Anna Magdalena (?) b. 1713, d. Sep 1795
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael Fuchs was also known as Fox.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1754Michael Fuchs was born in 1754 at Frederick, Maryland.
He was the son of Johann Matthias Fuchs and Anna Magdalena (?).
Marriage1777Michael Fuchs married Anna Maria Copple, daughter of Nicolaus Copple and Maria Anna Wilhelm, in 1777 at Frederick, Maryland.
Death2 October 1826Michael Fuchs died on 2 October 1826 at Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana.
Burialafter 2 October 1826He was buried after 2 October 1826 at Liberty United Methodist Church Graveyard, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana.
  • At Private in the Revolutionary War Michael served in the American Revolution from Frederick County, Maryland.
    Service Source: ARCH OF MD, VOL 18, PP 72, 73; MD HIST MAG, VOL 11, P 166
    Service Description:
    1) CAPT VALLENTINE CREAGER; SIGNED OATH OF
    2) ALLEGIANCE.

Child of Michael Fuchs and Anna Maria Copple

Anna Maria Copple

F, b. 1759, d. 3 December 1833
Father*Nicolaus Copple b. 1735, d. 15 Dec 1807
Mother*Maria Anna Wilhelm b. c 1728, d. b Dec 1807
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna Maria Copple was also known as Mary.
Married Name1777As of 1777,her married name was Fuchs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1759Anna Maria Copple was born in 1759 at North Carolina.
She was the daughter of Nicolaus Copple and Maria Anna Wilhelm.
Marriage1777Anna Maria Copple married Michael Fuchs, son of Johann Matthias Fuchs and Anna Magdalena (?), in 1777 at Frederick, Maryland.
Death3 December 1833Anna Maria Copple died on 3 December 1833 at Shelby, Indiana.
Burialafter 3 December 1833She was buried after 3 December 1833 at Liberty United Methodist Church Graveyard, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana.

Child of Anna Maria Copple and Michael Fuchs

Bridget Miller

F, b. February 1899, d. before 1903
Father*Peter Marion Miller b. Jul 1854, d. b 1910
Mother*Ellen Alice Friel b. 3 Nov 1862, d. 14 Oct 1935
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1899Bridget Miller was born in February 1899 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Peter Marion Miller and Ellen Alice Friel.
Deathbefore 1903Bridget Miller died before 1903.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 June 1900Des Moines, Polk, IowaBridget Miller was listed as a daughter in Peter Marion Miller's household on the 1900 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 453; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240453.

Charles E. Beener

M, b. circa 1916
Father*Philip J. Beener b. 22 Jun 1889, d. Sep 1965
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 15 Jan 1896, d. Jul 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Charles E. Beener was born circa 1916 at Iowa.
He was the son of Philip J. Beener and Elizabeth Miller.

Freel Beener

M, b. 28 June 1919, d. 8 September 2008
Father*Philip J. Beener b. 22 Jun 1889, d. Sep 1965
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 15 Jan 1896, d. Jul 1983
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFreel Beener was also known as Friel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFreel Beener married Lillian Melvina Henderson.
Birth28 June 1919Freel Beener was born on 28 June 1919 at Iowa.
He was the son of Philip J. Beener and Elizabeth Miller.
Death8 September 2008Freel Beener died on 8 September 2008 at age 89.

Ellen Elizabeth Beener

F, b. 27 July 1921, d. September 1993
Father*Philip J. Beener b. 22 Jun 1889, d. Sep 1965
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 15 Jan 1896, d. Jul 1983
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Landman.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEllen Elizabeth Beener married Joseph M. Landman.
Birth27 July 1921Ellen Elizabeth Beener was born on 27 July 1921 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Philip J. Beener and Elizabeth Miller.
DeathSeptember 1993Ellen Elizabeth Beener died in September 1993 at age 72.

Philip J. Beener

M, b. June 1873, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1873Philip J. Beener was born in June 1873 at Iowa.
Marriage30 December 1882He married Annie Hultzhouser on 30 December 1882 at Johnson, Iowa.
Deathafter 1925Philip J. Beener died after 1925.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Lee, Polk, IowaPhilip J. Beener was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lee, Polk, Iowa.1

Children of Philip J. Beener and Annie Hultzhouser

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lee, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 454; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1240454.

Annie Hultzhouser

F, b. May 1864, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 December 1882As of 30 December 1882,her married name was Beener.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1864Annie Hultzhouser was born in May 1864 at Germany.
Marriage30 December 1882She married Philip J. Beener on 30 December 1882 at Johnson, Iowa.
Deathbefore 1925Annie Hultzhouser died before 1925.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Lee, Polk, IowaAnnie Hultzhouser was listed as wife in Philip J. Beener's household on the 1900 Census at Lee, Polk, Iowa.1
  • Annie Hultzhouser immigrated in 1866.
  • She had 5 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Annie Hultzhouser and Philip J. Beener

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lee, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 454; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1240454.

August M. Friedel

M, b. circa 1873, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAugust M. Friedel married K. Minnie Weis.
Birthcirca 1873August M. Friedel was born circa 1873 at Iowa.
Deathafter 1925He died after 1925.

Child of August M. Friedel and K. Minnie Weis

K. Minnie Weis

F, b. circa 1874, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationK. Minnie Weis was also known as Minnie.
Married NameHer married name was Friedel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageK. Minnie Weis married August M. Friedel.
Birthcirca 1874K. Minnie Weis was born circa 1874 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925She died after 1925.

Child of K. Minnie Weis and August M. Friedel

Frances Finaro

F, b. circa 1910
Father*Charles Finaro b. c 1881
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1910Frances Finaro was born circa 1910 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Charles Finaro and unknown (?).

Margaret Finaro

F, b. circa 1912
Father*Charles Finaro b. c 1881
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1912Margaret Finaro was born circa 1912 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Charles Finaro and unknown (?).

Rose Finaro

F, b. circa 1913
Father*Charles Finaro b. c 1881
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913Rose Finaro was born circa 1913 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Charles Finaro and unknown (?).

unknown (?)

F, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1910As of before 1910,her married name was Finaro.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1910Unknown (?) married Charles Finaro, son of Bernard Finaro and Philamine (?), before 1910.
Deathbefore 1925Unknown (?) died before 1925.

Children of unknown (?) and Charles Finaro

Philamine (?)

F, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Finaro.
Married NameHer married name was Funaro.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthPhilamine (?) was born at Italy.
MarriageShe married Bernard Finaro at Italy.
Deathbefore 1925Philamine (?) died before 1925.

Child of Philamine (?) and Bernard Finaro

Bernard Finaro

M, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBernard Finaro was also known as Funaro.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthBernard Finaro was born at Italy.
MarriageHe married Philamine (?) at Italy.
Deathbefore 1925Bernard Finaro died before 1925.

Child of Bernard Finaro and Philamine (?)

Bertha M. Beckmon

F, b. circa 1878
Father*William Beckmon d. b 1925
Mother*Etta Krause b. c 1851, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBertha M. Beckmon was also known as Krause.
Married Name28 January 1907As of 28 January 1907,her married name was Miller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1878Bertha M. Beckmon was born circa 1878 at Wheaton, Illinois.
She was the daughter of William Beckmon and Etta Krause.
Marriage28 January 1907Bertha M. Beckmon married Patrick William Miller, son of Peter Marion Miller and Ellen Alice Friel, on 28 January 1907 at 2nd marriage for him; 1st for her, Polk, Iowa.

William Beckmon

M, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Beckmon was also known as Krause.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthWilliam Beckmon was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married Etta Krause.
Deathbefore 1925William Beckmon died before 1925.

Child of William Beckmon and Etta Krause

Etta Krause

F, b. circa 1851, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEtta Krause was also known as Henrietta Beck.
Married NameHer married name was Beckmon.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEtta Krause married William Beckmon.
Birthcirca 1851Etta Krause was born circa 1851 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925She died after 1925.

Child of Etta Krause and William Beckmon

Marie Higgins

F, b. 30 April 1902, d. December 1979
Father*Charles Higgins b. 13 Sep 1877, d. 7 Apr 1938
Mother*Belva Evans b. 12 Dec 1879, d. 4 Jan 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarie Higgins was also known as Mary.
Married Name23 December 1918As of 23 December 1918,her married name was Swertfager.
Married Name13 August 1922As of 13 August 1922,her married name was Miller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 April 1902Marie Higgins was born on 30 April 1902 at Union, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Charles Higgins and Belva Evans.
Marriage23 December 1918Marie Higgins married George W. Swertfager on 23 December 1918 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
Marriage13 August 1922Marie Higgins married Jerry C. Miller, son of Peter Marion Miller and Ellen Alice Friel, on 13 August 1922 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, Jerry Miller - Marie Higgins marriage announcement.
Jerry Miller - Marie Higgins marriage announcement - The Des Moines Register 13 Aug 1922 (Des Moines, IA)
Marriage record of Jerry and Frank Miller and Marie Swertfager and Gertrude Sanders Aug 1922 parents switched on record - Des Moines, Polk, IA
DeathDecember 1979Marie Higgins died in December 1979 at age 77.
BurialDecember 1979She was buried in December 1979 at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 January 1920Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, IowaMarie Higgins was listed as wife in George W. Swertfager's household on the 1920 Census at Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, IowaMarie Higgins appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jerry C. Miller at Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa.
12 April 1930Des Moines, Polk, IowaMarie Higgins was listed as wife in Jerry C. Miller's household on the 1930 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.2
16 April 1940Des Moines, Polk, IowaMarie Higgins was listed as wife in Jerry C. Miller's household on the 1940 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.3

Child of Marie Higgins and George W. Swertfager

Children of Marie Higgins and Jerry C. Miller

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_508; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: 896.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 676; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0061; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2340411.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1193; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 100-28.

Bernice Ele Miller

F, b. 1920, d. 1996
Father*George W. Swertfager
Mother*Marie Higgins b. 30 Apr 1902, d. Dec 1979
Step-fatherJerry C. Miller b. Jan 1891, d. 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBernice Ele Miller was also known as Swertfager.
Name VariationBernice Ele Miller was also known as Betty.
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDBernice Ele Miller was never married.
Birth1920She was born in 1920 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of George W. Swertfager and Marie Higgins.
Burial1996Bernice Ele Miller was buried in 1996 at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, tombstone with brother Carl.
Death1996She died in 1996.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, IowaBernice Ele Miller appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Jerry C. Miller at Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa.
12 April 1930Des Moines, Polk, IowaBernice Ele Miller was listed as a daughter in Jerry C. Miller's household on the 1930 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.1
16 April 1940Des Moines, Polk, IowaBernice Ele Miller was listed as a step-daughter in Jerry C. Miller's household on the 1940 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 676; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0061; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2340411.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1193; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 100-28.

Charles Higgins

M, b. 13 September 1877, d. 7 April 1938
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Higgins was also known as Charlie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 September 1877Charles Higgins was born on 13 September 1877 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca October 1899He married Belva Evans circa October 1899.
Death7 April 1938Charles Higgins died on 7 April 1938 at age 60.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Troy, Clarke, IowaCharles Higgins was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Troy, Clarke, Iowa.1
5 January 1920Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, IowaHe was listed as father-in-law in George W. Swertfager's household on the 1920 Census at Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa.2

Children of Charles Higgins and Belva Evans

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Troy, Clarke, Iowa; Roll: 424; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240424.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_508; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: 896.

Belva Evans

F, b. 12 December 1879, d. 4 January 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBelva Evans was also known as Fannie Belva.
Name VariationBelva Evans was also known as Bell.
Married Namecirca October 1899As of circa October 1899,her married name was Higgins.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 December 1879Belva Evans was born on 12 December 1879 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca October 1899She married Charles Higgins circa October 1899.
Death4 January 1960Belva Evans died on 4 January 1960 at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Troy, Clarke, IowaBelva Evans was listed as wife in Charles Higgins's household on the 1900 Census at Troy, Clarke, Iowa.1
5 January 1920Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, IowaBelva Evans was listed as mother-in-law in George W. Swertfager's household on the 1920 Census at Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa.2

Children of Belva Evans and Charles Higgins

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Troy, Clarke, Iowa; Roll: 424; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240424.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_508; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: 896.

Robert B. Boyd

M, d. September 1938
Life EventDateDescription
BirthRobert B. Boyd was born at Iowa.
Marriage30 November 1899He married Nellie Brown on 30 November 1899 at Iowa.
DeathSeptember 1938Robert B. Boyd died in September 1938 at at home, Ames, Iowa, Robert B Boyd obituary.
Ames Daily Tribune September 15, 1938 - Robert B Boyd obituary

Children of Robert B. Boyd and Nellie Brown

Nellie Brown

F, d. after 1938
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNellie Brown was also known as Nelle.
Married Name30 November 1899As of 30 November 1899,her married name was Boyd.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNellie Brown was born at Iowa.
Marriage30 November 1899She married Robert B. Boyd on 30 November 1899 at Iowa.
Deathafter 1938Nellie Brown died after 1938.

Children of Nellie Brown and Robert B. Boyd

John Alexander Athas

M, b. 1894, d. 1969
Father*John Athas d. b 1925
Mother*Stamata (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Alexander Athas was also known as Alexander.
Name VariationJohn Alexander Athas was also known as Attice.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1894John Alexander Athas was born in 1894 at Greece.
He was the son of John Athas and Stamata (?).
Marriage7 June 1922John Alexander Athas married Anna C. Miller, daughter of Peter Marion Miller and Ellen Alice Friel, on 7 June 1922 at Polk, Iowa.
Divorcebefore 1940John Alexander Athas and Anna C. Miller were divorced before 1940.
Death1969John Alexander Athas died in 1969.

Children of John Alexander Athas and Anna C. Miller

John Athas

M, d. before 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJohn Athas was born at Greece.
MarriageHe married Stamata (?).
Deathbefore 1925John Athas died before 1925.

Child of John Athas and Stamata (?)

Marion Harry Athas

M, b. 28 November 1921, d. 18 February 2000
Father*John Alexander Athas b. 1894, d. 1969
Mother*Anna C. Miller b. 1906, d. 1958
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarion Harry Athas married Helen G. (?).
Birth28 November 1921Marion Harry Athas was born on 28 November 1921 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
He was the son of John Alexander Athas and Anna C. Miller.
Death18 February 2000Marion Harry Athas died on 18 February 2000 at age 78.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Des Moines, Polk, IowaMarion Harry Athas was listed as a son in Anna C. Miller's household on the 1940 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1195; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 100-69.