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 William Patrick Miller, son of Peter Marion Miller and Ellen Alice Friel, on 28 January 1907 at 2nd marriage for him; 1st for her, Polk, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Bloomfield, Polk, IowaBertha M. Beckmon was listed as wife in William Patrick Miller's household on the 1930 Census at Bloomfield, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bloomfield, Polk, Iowa; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 2340408.

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 1892, 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.

Mary Ellen Athas

F, b. 18 January 1924, d. 19 January 2004
Father*John Alexander Athas b. 1894, d. 1969
Mother*Anna C. Miller b. 1906, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Ellen Athas was also known as Mary Evangline.
Name VariationMary Ellen Athas was also known as Evangline.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1924Mary Ellen Athas was born on 18 January 1924 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Alexander Athas and Anna C. Miller.
Death19 January 2004Mary Ellen Athas died on 19 January 2004 at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Bloomfield, Polk, IowaMary Ellen Athas was listed as a granddaughter in Ellen Alice Friel's household on the 1930 Census at Bloomfield, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bloomfield, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 673; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 93; Image: 422.0; FHL microfilm: 2340408.

Jared Hoadley

M, b. 18 March 1753, d. 28 May 1813
Father*Jacob Hoadley b. 8 Mar 1731, d. Nov 1816
Mother*Jemima Buell b. 26 Oct 1735
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1753Jared Hoadley was born on 18 March 1753 at Branford, New Haven, Connecticut.
He was the son of Jacob Hoadley and Jemima Buell.
Marriage5 May 1774Jared Hoadley married Ann Kellogg, daughter of John Kellogg, on 5 May 1774 at Westfield, Massachusetts, Marriage record of Jared Hoadley and Anne Kellogg.
Marriage record of Jared Hoadley and Anne Kellogg - 05 May 1774 - Westfield, Massachusetts
Death28 May 1813Jared Hoadley died on 28 May 1813 at Bennington, Vermont, at age 60 also reported as 1833.
Burialafter 28 May 1813He was buried after 28 May 1813 at Hubbard Cemetery, East Georgia, Franklin, Vermont.
  • Fought in the Revolutionary War. Corporal (also private), under Captains Munn and Sheldon, under Colonel Dike.

Children of Jared Hoadley and Ann Kellogg

Ann Kellogg

F, b. 18 October 1751
Father*John Kellogg b. 5 Jul 1727, d. 27 Dec 1806
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 May 1774As of 5 May 1774,her married name was Hoadley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1751Ann Kellogg was born on 18 October 1751 at Westfield, Massachusetts.
She was the daughter of John Kellogg.
Marriage5 May 1774Ann Kellogg married Jared Hoadley, son of Jacob Hoadley and Jemima Buell, on 5 May 1774 at Westfield, Massachusetts, Marriage record of Jared Hoadley and Anne Kellogg.
Marriage record of Jared Hoadley and Anne Kellogg - 05 May 1774 - Westfield, Massachusetts
DeathAnn Kellogg died at Bennington, Vermont.

Children of Ann Kellogg and Jared Hoadley

Jacob Hoadley

M, b. 8 March 1731, d. November 1816
Father*Samuel Hoadley b. 20 Feb 1696, d. 22 Feb 1756
Mother*Lydia Frisbie b. 1 Jun 1698, d. 28 Feb 1759
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 March 1731Jacob Hoadley was born on 8 March 1731 at Branford, New Haven, Connecticut.
He was the son of Samuel Hoadley and Lydia Frisbie.
Marriage1 July 1752Jacob Hoadley married Jemima Buell, daughter of Samuel Buell Sr. and Lydia Wilcox, on 1 July 1752 at Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, by Reverand Jonathan Merrick.
BurialNovember 1816Jacob Hoadley was buried in November 1816 at Collinsville Cemetery, Turin, Lewis, New York, August 18 1927 Journal and Republican

The Collinsville cemetery is one of the most historical in the county. Years before the white men chose the spot for a burying ground, the Indians had done so. Rough stones at the
present time mark the graves of Indian chiefs and warriors. One of the persons buried there is Jacob Hoadley, born 1731, the year before Washington. It is thought that he is the only one buried In Lewis county antedating Washington.
DeathNovember 1816He died in November 1816 at Turin, Lewis, New York, at age 85.

Children of Jacob Hoadley and Jemima Buell

Jemima Buell

F, b. 26 October 1735
Father*Samuel Buell Sr. b. 22 Jun 1713, d. 9 Mar 1790
Mother*Lydia Wilcox
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJemima Buell was also known as Bewel.
Married Name1 July 1752As of 1 July 1752,her married name was Hoadley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 October 1735Jemima Buell was born on 26 October 1735 at Killingworth, Connecticut.
She was the daughter of Samuel Buell Sr. and Lydia Wilcox.
Marriage1 July 1752Jemima Buell married Jacob Hoadley, son of Samuel Hoadley and Lydia Frisbie, on 1 July 1752 at Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, by Reverand Jonathan Merrick.

Children of Jemima Buell and Jacob Hoadley

John Kellogg

M, b. 5 July 1727, d. 27 December 1806
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 July 1727John Kellogg was born on 5 July 1727 at Massachusetts.
Death27 December 1806He died on 27 December 1806 at Connecticut at age 79.
  • Fought in the Revolutionary War. Captain under Colonels John Moseley and Leonard.

Child of John Kellogg

Samuel Buell Sr.

M, b. 22 June 1713, d. 9 March 1790
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSamuel Buell Sr. married Lydia Wilcox.
Birth22 June 1713Samuel Buell Sr. was born on 22 June 1713 at Connecticut.
Death9 March 1790He died on 9 March 1790 at Connecticut at age 76.
  • Fought in the Revolutionary War. Sergeant under Captain Stevens Company.

Child of Samuel Buell Sr. and Lydia Wilcox

Julius Adolph Behnke

M, b. January 1875
Father*Edward J. Behnke b. c 1847, d. b 1925
Mother*Elizabeth Luchsinger b. Apr 1854
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1875Julius Adolph Behnke was born in January 1875 at Iowa.
He was the son of Edward J. Behnke and Elizabeth Luchsinger.
Marriagebefore 1902Julius Adolph Behnke married Anna Witter, daughter of Louis Witter and Marie Grafe, before 1902.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaJulius Adolph Behnke was listed as a son in Edward J. Behnke's household on the 1880 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.1

Child of Julius Adolph Behnke and Anna Witter

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 338; Family History Film: 1254338; Page: 125A; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 0071.

Bertha Wilhemina Behnke

F, b. October 1877, d. 1951
Father*Edward J. Behnke b. c 1847, d. b 1925
Mother*Elizabeth Luchsinger b. Apr 1854
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 April 1902As of 9 April 1902,her married name was Bock.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1877Bertha Wilhemina Behnke was born in October 1877 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Edward J. Behnke and Elizabeth Luchsinger.
Marriage9 April 1902Bertha Wilhemina Behnke married George Frederick Bock on 9 April 1902 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Death1951Bertha Wilhemina Behnke died in 1951.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaBertha Wilhemina Behnke was listed as a daughter in Edward J. Behnke's household on the 1880 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 338; Family History Film: 1254338; Page: 125A; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 0071.

Elizabeth A. Behnke

F, b. January 1883, d. after 1942
Father*Edward J. Behnke b. c 1847, d. b 1925
Mother*Elizabeth Luchsinger b. Apr 1854
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth A. Behnke was also known as Lizzie A.
Married Namebefore 1914As of before 1914,her married name was Bain.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1883Elizabeth A. Behnke was born in January 1883 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Edward J. Behnke and Elizabeth Luchsinger.
Marriagebefore 1914Elizabeth A. Behnke married George E. Bain before 1914.
Deathafter 1942Elizabeth A. Behnke died after 1942.

Child of Elizabeth A. Behnke and George E. Bain

Emma L. Behnke

F, b. June 1886
Father*Edward J. Behnke b. c 1847, d. b 1925
Mother*Elizabeth Luchsinger b. Apr 1854
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1914As of before 1914,her married name was Maclay.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1886Emma L. Behnke was born in June 1886 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Edward J. Behnke and Elizabeth Luchsinger.
Marriagebefore 1914Emma L. Behnke married John Herbert Maclay before 1914.

Carl Henry Behnke

M, b. 3 January 1890, d. after 1942
Father*Edward J. Behnke b. c 1847, d. b 1925
Mother*Elizabeth Luchsinger b. Apr 1854
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1890Carl Henry Behnke was born on 3 January 1890 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Edward J. Behnke and Elizabeth Luchsinger.
UNMARRIED1942As of 1942, Carl Henry Behnke was never married.
Deathafter 1942He died after 1942.
  • Carl Henry Behnke lived in 1942 at Norfolk, Virginia.

Anna Witter

F, b. circa 1878
Father*Louis Witter b. c 1853, d. a 1925
Mother*Marie Grafe d. b 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1902As of before 1902,her married name was Behnke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1878Anna Witter was born circa 1878 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Louis Witter and Marie Grafe.
Marriagebefore 1902Anna Witter married Julius Adolph Behnke, son of Edward J. Behnke and Elizabeth Luchsinger, before 1902.

Child of Anna Witter and Julius Adolph Behnke

Louis Witter

M, b. circa 1853, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouis Witter married Marie Grafe.
Birthcirca 1853Louis Witter was born circa 1853 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925He died after 1925.

Child of Louis Witter and Marie Grafe

Marie Grafe

F, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Witter.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarie Grafe married Louis Witter.
BirthMarie Grafe was born at Germany.
Deathbefore 1925She died before 1925.

Child of Marie Grafe and Louis Witter

Clifford Behnke

M, b. circa 1902
Father*Julius Adolph Behnke b. Jan 1875
Mother*Anna Witter b. c 1878
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1902Clifford Behnke was born circa 1902 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Julius Adolph Behnke and Anna Witter.

(?) Luchsinger

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Luchsinger married Elizabeth Behnke.

Children of (?) Luchsinger and Elizabeth Behnke