Maude Davis

F, b. 1897, d. 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1918As of circa 1918,her married name was Plowman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1897Maude Davis was born in 1897 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1918She married Chris Plowman, son of Charles Plowman and Sarah (?), circa 1918.
Death1992Maude Davis died in 1992.

Children of Maude Davis and Chris Plowman

Earl C. Plowman

M, b. 13 October 1921, d. 4 January 2000
Father*Chris Plowman b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 12 Feb 1962
Mother*Maude Davis b. 1897, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 October 1921Earl C. Plowman was born on 13 October 1921 at Michigan.
He was the son of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis.
Marriage22 May 1948Earl C. Plowman married Esther A. Roush on 22 May 1948.
Death4 January 2000Earl C. Plowman died on 4 January 2000 at age 78 Earl C. Plowman, 78, of Empire, died Tuesday at his home.
Born Oct. 13, 1921, in South Haven, he was the son of Chris and Maude (Davis) Plowman. On May 22, 1948, in Traverse City, he married Esther A. Roush, who survives.
Earl was a 1939 graduate of Empire High School. He served with the U.S. Army Seabees during World War II in the Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion Post 199 in Maple City, Empire Masonic Lodge No. 597 F&AM. Earl also volunteered at the Empire Museum.
He is survived by three children, Richard (Angela) Plowman of Empire, Janice (David) French of Bangor and Christine Plowman of Brooklyn; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Alan) Berish of Lansing, Julie (Shawn) Spencer of Denver, Jason and Jacquelyn Plowman of Empire and Marcus and Adam French of Bangor; and one great-grandson, Matthew Spencer.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Graveside memorial services will be held in the spring at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Empire Museum or a charity of one's choice.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.

Esther A. Roush

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 May 1948As of 22 May 1948,her married name was Plowman.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage22 May 1948Esther A. Roush married Earl C. Plowman, son of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis, on 22 May 1948.

Paul E. Plowman

M, b. 1924, d. 1924
Father*Chris Plowman b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 12 Feb 1962
Mother*Maude Davis b. 1897, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Death1924Paul E. Plowman died in 1924.
Birth1924He was born in 1924.
He was the son of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis.

Betty Plowman

F, b. 1926, d. 1927
Father*Chris Plowman b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 12 Feb 1962
Mother*Maude Davis b. 1897, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1926Betty Plowman was born in 1926.
She was the daughter of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis.
Death1927Betty Plowman died in 1927.

Richard Plowman

M, b. 1931, d. 1932
Father*Chris Plowman b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 12 Feb 1962
Mother*Maude Davis b. 1897, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1931Richard Plowman was born in 1931.
He was the son of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis.
Death1932Richard Plowman died in 1932.

Gaylord Plowman

M, b. 1932, d. 1933
Father*Archibald A. Plowman b. 3 Nov 1892, d. Dec 1968
Mother*Manila M. Bumgardner b. 1898, d. 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1932Gaylord Plowman was born in 1932.
He was the son of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner.
Death1933Gaylord Plowman died in 1933.

John Bumgardner

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1898John Bumgardner married Cynthia Tunwell before 1898.

Child of John Bumgardner and Cynthia Tunwell

Cynthia Tunwell

F, b. 24 November 1872
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1898As of before 1898,her married name was Bumgardner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 November 1872Cynthia Tunwell was born on 24 November 1872 at Michigan.
Marriagebefore 1898She married John Bumgardner before 1898.

Child of Cynthia Tunwell and John Bumgardner

(?) Tucker

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Tucker married Wenonah M. Plowman, daughter of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner.

Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr.

M, b. 1930, d. 1991
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Lee McCaffrey Sr. married Donia R. Plowman, daughter of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner.
Birth1930Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. was born in 1930.
Death1991He died in 1991.

Children of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman

(?) Howard

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Howard married Tena F. Plowman, daughter of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner.

Cynthia Louise McCaffrey

F, b. 26 June 1963, d. 5 October 2004
Father*Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. b. 1930, d. 1991
Mother*Donia R. Plowman b. 18 Oct 1928, d. 30 Aug 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 June 1963Cynthia Louise McCaffrey was born on 26 June 1963.
She was the daughter of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman.
Death5 October 2004Cynthia Louise McCaffrey died on 5 October 2004 at age 41 Cynthia Louise McCaffrey, born June 26, 1963, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004.
Cynthia is survived by her son, Nicholas; mother, Donia McCaffrey; sister, Vicki Plamondon of Traverse City; three brothers, Roy (Diane) McCaffrey of Traverse City, Robert McCaffrey Jr. and Gaylord (Janet) McCaffrey of Lake Ann; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert McCaffrey Sr; and sister, Jolin.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be planned at a later date. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City.

Vicki Dee McCaffrey

F, b. 14 September 1953, d. 12 September 2006
Father*Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. b. 1930, d. 1991
Mother*Donia R. Plowman b. 18 Oct 1928, d. 30 Aug 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Plamondon.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1953Vicki Dee McCaffrey was born on 14 September 1953.
She was the daughter of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman.
Death12 September 2006Vicki Dee McCaffrey died on 12 September 2006 at age 52 Vicki Dee Plamondon, 52, of Traverse City, died Sept. 12.

Robert Lee McCaffrey Jr.

M, b. 25 February 1952, d. 22 August 2010
Father*Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. b. 1930, d. 1991
Mother*Donia R. Plowman b. 18 Oct 1928, d. 30 Aug 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert Lee McCaffrey Jr. was also known as Bobby.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 February 1952Robert Lee McCaffrey Jr. was born on 25 February 1952 at Michigan.
He was the son of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman.
Death22 August 2010Robert Lee McCaffrey Jr. died on 22 August 2010 at age 58 Robert Lee "Bob" McCaffrey Jr., age 58, of Lake Ann, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at Maple Valley Nursing Home in Maple City. He was born Feb. 25, 1952, in Traverse City, the son of the late Robert Sr. and Donia (Plowman) McCaffrey.

Bob worked as an auto mechanic and construction worker and most recently was employed with S. Basch and Son.

Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He also liked to ride his motorcycle.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy Ransom, of Tucson, Ariz; five grandchildren, Blake, David, Kevin, Wyatt and Kayla; his brothers, Gaylord (Janet) McCaffrey, of Lake Ann, and Roy (Dianna) McCaffrey, of Yuma, Ariz. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.

Bob was also preceded in death by his three sisters, Jolin, Vicki and Cynthia; and his nephew, Russell.

Cremation has taken place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

The family extends a special thanks to the staffs at Munson Medical Center, Hospice of Michigan and Maple Valley Nursing Home.

Please share memories with the family at Robert's online guestbook at right.

The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Cremation Center.

Jolin McCaffrey

F, b. 1949, d. 1967
Father*Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. b. 1930, d. 1991
Mother*Donia R. Plowman b. 18 Oct 1928, d. 30 Aug 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJolin McCaffrey was also known as Jo-Lin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1949Jolin McCaffrey was born in 1949.
She was the daughter of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman.
Death1967Jolin McCaffrey died in 1967.

Russell Joseph McCaffrey

M, b. 17 July 1971, d. 25 February 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1971Russell Joseph McCaffrey was born on 17 July 1971 at Michigan.
Death25 February 2004He died on 25 February 2004 at age 32 Russell Joseph McCaffrey, 32, of Lake Ann, died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at his residence. He was born on July 17, 1971, in Traverse City.
Russell had worked as an automotive and truck mechanic, and also as a truck driver.
In his spare time, he enjoyed going four-wheeling. Most of all, Russell loved spending time with his daughter, Jayde.
Russell is survived by his daughter and her mother, Jayde McCaffrey and Miranda Arlt of Kingsley; his father, Gaylord (Janet) McCaffrey of Lake Ann; his mother, Jo (Cleaton) Cantrell of Suttons Bay; his maternal grandmother, Nettie Keusch of Traverse City; his paternal grandmother, Donia McCaffrey of Traverse City; his stepgrandmother, Prudence Gaines of Frankfort; his stepgrandmother, Diane (Dale) Redmond of Grawn; his stepgrandfather, Red Cantrell of Florida; seven sisters, Meggan (Daniel) Eager of Lake Leelanau, Prudence Stroh of Copemish, Penelope (Ray) Cox of Copemish, Priscilla Hard of Lake Ann, Jessica (George) Moreno of Lake Ann, Michelle (Rex) Lindstrom of Indiana, and Maranda Cantrell of Suttons Bay; one brother, John (Cristy) Cantrell of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2004, at the Strongheart Center in Peshawbestown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the fund for his daughter, Jayde McCaffrey.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.

Nettie (?)

F, d. after 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Keusch.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNettie (?) married (?) Keusch.
Deathafter 2004Nettie (?) died after 2004.

(?) Keusch

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Keusch married Nettie (?).

Ernest Nachreiner

M, b. 10 February 1890, d. September 1981
Father*John Nachreiner b. 1832, d. 19 Jul 1911
Mother*Anna L. Pope b. 5 Nov 1849, d. 12 Mar 1934
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 February 1890Ernest Nachreiner was born on 10 February 1890 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Nachreiner and Anna L. Pope.
Marriagecirca 1923Ernest Nachreiner married Mary Margaret Ruland, daughter of John Ruland and Frances Hutter, circa 1923.
DeathSeptember 1981Ernest Nachreiner died in September 1981 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 91.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinErnest Nachreiner was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Albert Nachreiner (a cousin?).1

Child of Ernest Nachreiner and Mary Margaret Ruland

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 3B; Image: 114.0; Family History Library Film: 2342343.

Anna L. Pope

F, b. 5 November 1849, d. 12 March 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1871As of circa 1871,her married name was Nachreiner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1849Anna L. Pope was born on 5 November 1849 at Brunswick, Germany.
Marriagecirca 1871She married John Nachreiner circa 1871.
Death12 March 1934Anna L. Pope died on 12 March 1934 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 84.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinAnna L. Pope was listed as mother in Ernest Nachreiner's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Albert Nachreiner (a cousin?).1

Child of Anna L. Pope and John Nachreiner

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 3B; Image: 114.0; Family History Library Film: 2342343.

John Nachreiner

M, b. 1832, d. 19 July 1911
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1832John Nachreiner was born in 1832 at Bayern, Germany.
Marriagecirca 1871He married Anna L. Pope circa 1871.
Death19 July 1911John Nachreiner died on 19 July 1911 at John had a stroke and was paralyzed. He lived in the Sauk County Poor Farm for over 11 years., Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of John Nachreiner and Anna L. Pope

Estella Hainstock

F, b. circa 1901, d. 26 May 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ruland.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEstella Hainstock married Walter J. Ruland, son of John Ruland and Frances Hutter.
Birthcirca 1901Estella Hainstock was born circa 1901.
Death26 May 1971She died on 26 May 1971 Mrs. Walter Ruland, 70, of 1805 Fisher St., died Wednesday in a Madison Hospital after a long illness. The former Estella Hainstock was a Madison resident more than 50 years and was a former employee of the University Residence Halls. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; son, LaVern, 4330 Daisy Dr; daughter, Mrs. Neoma Inmann, 3317 Thorp St; six brothers, Bernard, Reedsburg; Roy, 4107 Drexel Ave; Rex, Maquoketa, IA; Carl, Colfax; Walter. 4107 Drexel Ave; and Donald, Security, Colo; five sisters, Mrs. Norman Wildes, Ironton; Mrs. Ted Bakken, 6617 Old Sauk Rd; Mrs. Herb Steinhorst and Mrs. Aubrey Skinner, both of Reedsburg; and Mrs. Donald Lynaugh, Whitewater; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in the Joyce Funeral Home, 540 W. Washington Ave. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

William J. Benzmiller

M, b. 20 December 1898, d. 7 December 1972
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam J. Benzmiller married Esther A. Ruland, daughter of John Ruland and Frances Hutter.
Birth20 December 1898William J. Benzmiller was born on 20 December 1898 at Dane, Wisconsin.
Death7 December 1972He died on 7 December 1972 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 73.

Evelyn Alvina Ruland

F, b. 26 May 1911, d. 19 February 2000
Father*John Ruland b. May 1869, d. 1955
Mother*Frances Hutter b. 7 Oct 1875, d. 30 Jun 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEvelyn Alvina Ruland was also known as Alvina Evelyn.
Married Name28 December 1932As of 28 December 1932,her married name was Welch.
Married Namebefore November 1971As of before November 1971,her married name was Keifer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 May 1911Evelyn Alvina Ruland was born on 26 May 1911 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Ruland and Frances Hutter.
Marriage28 December 1932Evelyn Alvina Ruland married Thomas Leslie Welch on 28 December 1932.
Marriagebefore November 1971Evelyn Alvina Ruland married Robert Keifer before November 1971.
Death19 February 2000Evelyn Alvina Ruland died on 19 February 2000 at age 88.

Thomas Leslie Welch

M, b. 27 November 1901, d. 9 November 1963
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 November 1901Thomas Leslie Welch was born on 27 November 1901 at Wisconsin.
Marriage28 December 1932He married Evelyn Alvina Ruland, daughter of John Ruland and Frances Hutter, on 28 December 1932.
Death9 November 1963Thomas Leslie Welch died on 9 November 1963 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 61.

Robert Keifer

M, b. 13 June 1915, d. 1 March 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 June 1915Robert Keifer was born on 13 June 1915.
Marriagebefore November 1971He married Evelyn Alvina Ruland, daughter of John Ruland and Frances Hutter, before November 1971.
Death1 March 2001Robert Keifer died on 1 March 2001 at Florida at age 85.

Joseph A. Gelhaus

M, b. 30 September 1891, d. 1946
Joe Gelhaus 1910
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph A. Gelhaus was also known as Joe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 September 1891Joseph A. Gelhaus was born on 30 September 1891 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1915He married Anna Ruland, daughter of John Ruland and Frances Hutter, circa 1915.
Death1946Joseph A. Gelhaus died in 1946 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • Joseph A. Gelhaus was the best man at the wedding of William Arthur Gelhouse and Lillie A. Wiemer on 11 May 1910 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Lillie Weimer and William Gelhaus wedding with Eulalia Hutter and Joe Gelhaus as witnesses.

Child of Joseph A. Gelhaus and Anna Ruland

Sarah (?)

F, b. circa 1854
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1880As of before 1880,her married name was Willoughby.
Married Namecirca 1905As of circa 1905,her married name was Espy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1854Sarah (?) was born circa 1854 at Illinois.
Marriagebefore 1880She married (?) Willoughby before 1880.
Marriagecirca 1905Sarah (?) married Reverand Samuel C. Espy Jr., son of Samuel C. Espy and Martha Jane Humphrey, circa 1905 at second marriage for both.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 April 1910Seattle Ward 12, King, WashingtonSarah (?) was listed as wife in Reverand Samuel C. Espy Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Seattle Ward 12, King, Washington.1

Child of Sarah (?) and (?) Willoughby

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Seattle Ward 12, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1662; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0197; Image: 413; FHL Number: 1375675.

(?) Willoughby

M
Life EventDateDescription
Birth(?) Willoughby was born at Ohio.
Marriagebefore 1880He married Sarah (?) before 1880.

Child of (?) Willoughby and Sarah (?)