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Dorthea M. Cavanaugh

F, b. 4 July 1918, d. 20 November 2010

Father*

Edward William Cavanaugh b. 11 Feb 1875, d. Jan 1964

Mother*

Margaret Anne Vannatta b. 17 Aug 1881, d. 27 Jun 1948

Charts: Matthew McClain Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Dorthea M. Cavanaugh was also known as Dorothy M.
Married Name	4 January 1945	As of 4 January 1945,her married name was Taylor.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Dorthea M. Cavanaugh was also known as Dorothy M.

Married Name

4 January 1945

As of 4 January 1945,her married name was Taylor.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 July 1918	Dorthea M. Cavanaugh was born on 4 July 1918 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Edward William Cavanaugh and Margaret Anne Vannatta.
Marriage	4 January 1945	Dorthea M. Cavanaugh married James Arthur Taylor on 4 January 1945.
Death	20 November 2010	Dorthea M. Cavanaugh died on 20 November 2010 at age 92 Dorothy M. Taylor, age 92, of Lancaster, died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. She was born July 4, 1918; the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Van Natta) Cavanaugh. Dorothy graduated from Platteville High School and then attended Bayless Business College in Dubuque, IA. She married James Arthur Taylor on January 4, 1945. Together they farmed in the Potosi area for many years. Dorothy was a member of Davies Memorial United Church of Christ in Potosi. She loved her family and extended families. The family get-togethers were very special to her. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and visiting with her many friends and family. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving is her daughter, Margaret (John) Clauer, Lancaster; six grandchildren: Bruce and Jane Clauer, Lancaster; Brian and Sue Clauer, Bagley; Brenda and Dan Reynolds, Potosi; Linda and Greg Stanek, LaValle; Kevin Clauer, Lancaster; and Lisa and Kerry Zenz, Blue Mounds; 16 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; two nephews: Don Wolf and Ervin Schmitz; a niece, Dianne Thorpe; and an sister-in-law, Gertrude Gertie Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, on March 14, 2000; her sisters: Velma Schmitz and Edna Wolf; and a nephew and a niece. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Pastor Marilyn Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends called from 3:00 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Schwartz Funeral Home and after 12:00 noon on Wednesday. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Dorothy M. Taylor memorial fund has been established.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 July 1918

Dorthea M. Cavanaugh was born on 4 July 1918 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

4 January 1945

Dorthea M. Cavanaugh married James Arthur Taylor on 4 January 1945.

Death

20 November 2010

Dorthea M. Cavanaugh died on 20 November 2010 at age 92 Dorothy M. Taylor, age 92, of Lancaster, died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. She was born July 4, 1918; the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Van Natta) Cavanaugh.

Dorothy graduated from Platteville High School and then attended Bayless Business College in Dubuque, IA. She married James Arthur Taylor on January 4, 1945. Together they farmed in the Potosi area for many years. Dorothy was a member of Davies Memorial United Church of Christ in Potosi. She loved her family and extended families. The family get-togethers were very special to her. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and visiting with her many friends and family. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving is her daughter, Margaret (John) Clauer, Lancaster; six grandchildren: Bruce and Jane Clauer, Lancaster; Brian and Sue Clauer, Bagley; Brenda and Dan Reynolds, Potosi; Linda and Greg Stanek, LaValle; Kevin Clauer, Lancaster; and Lisa and Kerry Zenz, Blue Mounds; 16 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; two nephews: Don Wolf and Ervin Schmitz; a niece, Dianne Thorpe; and an sister-in-law, Gertrude Gertie Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, on March 14, 2000; her sisters: Velma Schmitz and Edna Wolf; and a nephew and a niece.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Pastor Marilyn Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends called from 3:00 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Schwartz Funeral Home and after 12:00 noon on Wednesday. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Dorothy M. Taylor memorial fund has been established.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 February 1920	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	Dorthea M. Cavanaugh was listed as a daughter in Edward William Cavanaugh's household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
11 April 1930	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	Dorthea M. Cavanaugh was listed as a daughter in Edward William Cavanaugh's household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

9 February 1920

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Dorthea M. Cavanaugh was listed as a daughter in Edward William Cavanaugh's household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

11 April 1930

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Dorthea M. Cavanaugh was listed as a daughter in Edward William Cavanaugh's household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED103. Sheet 6A.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-17. Dwelling 68.

James Bradbury Edge

M, b. 30 January 1887, d. 23 January 1970

Father*

William Edge b. Jun 1856, d. a 1910

Mother*

Sarah E. McKnight b. Nov 1856, d. a 1910

Charts: Matthew McClain Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 January 1887	James Bradbury Edge was born on 30 January 1887 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of William Edge and Sarah E. McKnight.
Marriage	14 March 1907	James Bradbury Edge married Harriet Mildred Vannatta, daughter of Silas Samuel VanNatta and Margaret Catherine McClain, on 14 March 1907.
Death	23 January 1970	James Bradbury Edge died on 23 January 1970 at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 82 also reported as Jan 1979.
Burial	after 23 January 1970	He was buried after 23 January 1970 at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 January 1887

James Bradbury Edge was born on 30 January 1887 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of William Edge and Sarah E. McKnight.

Marriage

14 March 1907

James Bradbury Edge married Harriet Mildred Vannatta, daughter of Silas Samuel VanNatta and Margaret Catherine McClain, on 14 March 1907.

Death

23 January 1970

James Bradbury Edge died on 23 January 1970 at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 82 also reported as Jan 1979.

Burial

after 23 January 1970

He was buried after 23 January 1970 at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	James Bradbury Edge was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
16 April 1930	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin, also living with them was Melvin M. Edge, a 23 year old relative..²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

James Bradbury Edge was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

16 April 1930

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin, also living with them was Melvin M. Edge, a 23 year old relative..²

In July 1946 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, attended celebration for Margaret (McClain) Vannatta's 87th birthday.

Children of James Bradbury Edge and Harriet Mildred Vannatta

Silas William Edge+ b. 6 Dec 1907, d. 10 Jun 1982
Mabel A. Edge b. c 1913
Helen M. Edge b. Dec 1914

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED103. Dwelling 27.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-17. Dwelling 92.

Silas William Edge

M, b. 6 December 1907, d. 10 June 1982

Father*

James Bradbury Edge b. 30 Jan 1887, d. 23 Jan 1970

Mother*

Harriet Mildred Vannatta b. Jul 1888, d. Oct 1967

Charts: Matthew McClain Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 December 1907	Silas William Edge was born on 6 December 1907 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of James Bradbury Edge and Harriet Mildred Vannatta.
Marriage	29 August 1928	Silas William Edge married Margaret Ida Penniston, daughter of William H. Penniston and Lillian Woolcock, on 29 August 1928.
Death	10 June 1982	Silas William Edge died on 10 June 1982 at age 74.
Burial	after 10 June 1982	He was buried after 10 June 1982 at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 December 1907

Silas William Edge was born on 6 December 1907 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of James Bradbury Edge and Harriet Mildred Vannatta.

Marriage

29 August 1928

Silas William Edge married Margaret Ida Penniston, daughter of William H. Penniston and Lillian Woolcock, on 29 August 1928.

Death

10 June 1982

Silas William Edge died on 10 June 1982 at age 74.

Burial

after 10 June 1982

He was buried after 10 June 1982 at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	Silas William Edge was listed as a son in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
5 April 1930	Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin	Silas William Edge was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Silas William Edge was listed as a son in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

5 April 1930

Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin

Silas William Edge was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin.²

Silas William Edge obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Silas William Edge and Margaret Ida Penniston

James W. Edge+ b. c Aug 1929, d. Oct 1951
Lowell H. Edge+ b. 1 Mar 1936, d. 20 Sep 2004

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED103. Dwelling 27.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin; Roll: 2562; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 1084.0.

Mabel A. Edge

F, b. circa 1913

Father*

James Bradbury Edge b. 30 Jan 1887, d. 23 Jan 1970

Mother*

Harriet Mildred Vannatta b. Jul 1888, d. Oct 1967

Charts: Matthew McClain Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1913	Mabel A. Edge was born circa 1913 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of James Bradbury Edge and Harriet Mildred Vannatta.
Marriage	before 1967	Mabel A. Edge married Melvin Edge before 1967.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1913

Mabel A. Edge was born circa 1913 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of James Bradbury Edge and Harriet Mildred Vannatta.

Marriage

before 1967

Mabel A. Edge married Melvin Edge before 1967.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	Mabel A. Edge was listed as a daughter in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
16 April 1930	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	Mabel A. Edge was listed as a daughter in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; also living with them was Melvin M. Edge, a 23 year old relative.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Mabel A. Edge was listed as a daughter in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

16 April 1930

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Mabel A. Edge was listed as a daughter in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; also living with them was Melvin M. Edge, a 23 year old relative.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED103. Dwelling 27.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-17. Dwelling 92.

Helen M. Edge

F, b. December 1914

Father*

James Bradbury Edge b. 30 Jan 1887, d. 23 Jan 1970

Mother*

Harriet Mildred Vannatta b. Jul 1888, d. Oct 1967

Charts: Matthew McClain Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Oehrlein.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Oehrlein.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Helen M. Edge married Paul Oehrlein.
Birth	December 1914	Helen M. Edge was born in December 1914 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of James Bradbury Edge and Harriet Mildred Vannatta.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Helen M. Edge married Paul Oehrlein.

Birth

December 1914

Helen M. Edge was born in December 1914 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of James Bradbury Edge and Harriet Mildred Vannatta.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	Helen M. Edge was listed as a daughter in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
16 April 1930	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	Helen M. Edge was listed as a daughter in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; also living with them was Melvin M. Edge, a 23 year old relative.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Helen M. Edge was listed as a daughter in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

16 April 1930

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Helen M. Edge was listed as a daughter in James Bradbury Edge's household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; also living with them was Melvin M. Edge, a 23 year old relative.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED103. Dwelling 27.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-17. Dwelling 92.

baby boy McClain

M, b. 10 October 1912, d. 15 October 1912

Father*

Archibald John McClain b. 2 Apr 1882, d. 15 Nov 1949

Mother*

Elizabeth Ida Kreiser b. 24 Jun 1882, d. 4 Apr 1978

Charts: Matthew McClain Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 October 1912	Baby boy McClain was born on 10 October 1912.
		He was the son of Archibald John McClain and Elizabeth Ida Kreiser.
Death	15 October 1912	Baby boy McClain died on 15 October 1912.
Burial	after 15 October 1912	He was buried after 15 October 1912 at Mt. Zion (Cornelia) Cemetery, Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin. baby boy McClain tombstone Credit: Larry & Linda Kopet http://www.usgwarchives.net/wi/cemetery/grant-harrisontwp-corneliamtzion.html Platteville Witness (Platteville, Wisconsin) 23 Oct 1912 - Infant child of Archie McClain funeral notice

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 October 1912

Baby boy McClain was born on 10 October 1912.

He was the son of Archibald John McClain and Elizabeth Ida Kreiser.

Death

15 October 1912

Baby boy McClain died on 15 October 1912.

Burial

after 15 October 1912

He was buried after 15 October 1912 at Mt. Zion (Cornelia) Cemetery, Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.

baby boy McClain tombstone
Credit: Larry & Linda Kopet http://www.usgwarchives.net/wi/cemetery/grant-harrisontwp-corneliamtzion.html

Platteville Witness (Platteville, Wisconsin) 23 Oct 1912 - Infant child of Archie McClain funeral notice

Alexander McPherson

M, b. 23 July 1845, d. 17 December 1935

Father*

Alexander E. McPherson b. c 1812, d. 1898

Mother*

Jane Dalgril b. 5 Oct 1818, d. 6 Jul 1882

Alexander McPherson 1924

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Alexander McPherson was also known as Alex.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alexander McPherson was also known as Alex.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 July 1845	Alexander McPherson was born on 23 July 1845 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Jul 1847.
		He was the son of Alexander E. McPherson and Jane Dalgril.
Marriage	circa 1872	Alexander McPherson married Henrietta Julia McGhan circa 1872 at LeMars, Iowa.
Death	17 December 1935	Alexander McPherson died on 17 December 1935 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 90 Alexander McPherson obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 18, 1935 - Alexander McPherson obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 July 1845

Alexander McPherson was born on 23 July 1845 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Jul 1847.

He was the son of Alexander E. McPherson and Jane Dalgril.

Marriage

circa 1872

Alexander McPherson married Henrietta Julia McGhan circa 1872 at LeMars, Iowa.

Death

17 December 1935

Alexander McPherson died on 17 December 1935 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 90 Alexander McPherson obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 18, 1935 - Alexander McPherson obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
27 July 1860	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Alexander McPherson was listed in Alexander E. McPherson's household on the 1860 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1880	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Alexander McPherson was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²
28 June 1900	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³
2 May 1910	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴
1 March 1920	Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵
23 April 1930	Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶

Census Date

Location

Description

27 July 1860

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Alexander McPherson was listed in Alexander E. McPherson's household on the 1860 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1880

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Alexander McPherson was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

28 June 1900

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³

2 May 1910

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

1 March 1920

Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

23 April 1930

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶

Alex McPherson, born in Grant county, enlisted when a boy of sixteen in the 43d Wis. V. I., and served until the close of the Rebellion. Returning from the war, he married Miss Henrietta Meighey, and now resides on his farm in the town of Paris. They have a family of nine children, Estella, Alex, John, Arthur, Emaline, Bessie, Maggie, Gertrude, and Etta.
On 3 September 1864 Name: Alexander McPherson
Residence: Paris, Wisconsin
Enlistment Date: 3 Sep 1864
Side Served: Union
State Served: Wisconsin
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 3 September 1864.
Enlisted in Company D, 43rd Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 3 Sep 1864.
Mustered Out Company D, 43rd Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 24 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN.
In June 1924 at Fennimore, Grant, Wisconsin, attended reunion of Civil War soldiers.
Fennimore Times (Fennimore, Wisconsin) 06 Aug 1924 - Reunion of Civil War soldiers

Children of Alexander McPherson and Henrietta Julia McGhan

Jennie McPherson b. 25 Jan 1874, d. b 1901
Estella McPherson b. 23 Nov 1875
Alexander McPherson Jr.+ b. Oct 1876, d. a Jul 1970
John McPherson b. 29 Jan 1878, d. b 1970
Arthur McPherson+ b. 23 Jul 1880, d. 16 Jul 1970
Emma McPherson b. 23 Feb 1883
Bessie McPherson b. 2 May 1885, d. a 1935
Margaret M. McPherson+ b. 16 Apr 1888, d. 24 Sep 1984
Gertrude McPherson b. 5 Nov 1890, d. 3 Aug 1966
Etta Lillian McPherson+ b. 7 Apr 1895, d. 19 May 1979

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 107. Handwritten number 52.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Sheet 277C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED39. Dwelling 66.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 118. Sheet 8B. Dwelling 141, 145.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-47. Dwelling 83.

Henrietta Julia McGhan

F, b. 27 May 1855, d. 6 March 1935

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henrietta Julia McGhan was also known as Meighey.
Name Variation		Henrietta Julia McGhan was also known as Meighan.
Name Variation		Henrietta Julia McGhan was also known as Henryetta.
Married Name	circa 1872	As of circa 1872,her married name was McPherson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henrietta Julia McGhan was also known as Meighey.

Name Variation

Henrietta Julia McGhan was also known as Meighan.

Name Variation

Henrietta Julia McGhan was also known as Henryetta.

Married Name

circa 1872

As of circa 1872,her married name was McPherson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 May 1855	Henrietta Julia McGhan was born on 27 May 1855 at Lafayette, Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1872	She married Alexander McPherson, son of Alexander E. McPherson and Jane Dalgril, circa 1872 at LeMars, Iowa.
Death	6 March 1935	Henrietta Julia McGhan died on 6 March 1935 at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 May 1855

Henrietta Julia McGhan was born on 27 May 1855 at Lafayette, Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1872

She married Alexander McPherson, son of Alexander E. McPherson and Jane Dalgril, circa 1872 at LeMars, Iowa.

Death

6 March 1935

Henrietta Julia McGhan died on 6 March 1935 at age 79.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
28 June 1900	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²
2 May 1910	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³
1 March 1920	Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin	Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1920 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴
23 April 1930	Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin	Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

28 June 1900

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

2 May 1910

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³

1 March 1920

Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin

Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1920 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

23 April 1930

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

Henrietta Julia McGhan was listed as wife in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

Henrietta Julia McGhan had 9 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Henrietta Julia McGhan and Alexander McPherson

Jennie McPherson b. 25 Jan 1874, d. b 1901
Estella McPherson b. 23 Nov 1875
Alexander McPherson Jr.+ b. Oct 1876, d. a Jul 1970
John McPherson b. 29 Jan 1878, d. b 1970
Arthur McPherson+ b. 23 Jul 1880, d. 16 Jul 1970
Emma McPherson b. 23 Feb 1883
Bessie McPherson b. 2 May 1885, d. a 1935
Margaret M. McPherson+ b. 16 Apr 1888, d. 24 Sep 1984
Gertrude McPherson b. 5 Nov 1890, d. 3 Aug 1966
Etta Lillian McPherson+ b. 7 Apr 1895, d. 19 May 1979

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Sheet 277C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED39. Dwelling 66.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 118. Sheet 8B. Dwelling 141, 145.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-47. Dwelling 83.

Alexander McPherson Jr.

M, b. October 1876, d. after July 1970

Father*

Alexander McPherson b. 23 Jul 1845, d. 17 Dec 1935

Mother*

Henrietta Julia McGhan b. 27 May 1855, d. 6 Mar 1935

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Alexander McPherson Jr. was also known as Al.
Name Variation		Alexander McPherson Jr. was also known as Alex.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alexander McPherson Jr. was also known as Al.

Name Variation

Alexander McPherson Jr. was also known as Alex.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Alexander McPherson Jr. married unknown (?).
Birth	October 1876	Alexander McPherson Jr. was born in October 1876 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Alexander McPherson and Henrietta Julia McGhan.
Marriage	before 1937	Alexander McPherson Jr. married Rosina Foote before 1937.
Death	after July 1970	Alexander McPherson Jr. died after July 1970.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Alexander McPherson Jr. married unknown (?).

Birth

October 1876

Alexander McPherson Jr. was born in October 1876 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Alexander McPherson and Henrietta Julia McGhan.

Marriage

before 1937

Alexander McPherson Jr. married Rosina Foote before 1937.

Death

after July 1970

Alexander McPherson Jr. died after July 1970.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Alexander McPherson Jr. was listed as a son in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
28 June 1900	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Alexander McPherson Jr. was listed as a son in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²
2 May 1910	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Alexander McPherson Jr. was listed as a son in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Alexander McPherson Jr. was listed as a son in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

28 June 1900

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Alexander McPherson Jr. was listed as a son in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

2 May 1910

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Alexander McPherson Jr. was listed as a son in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³

Child of Alexander McPherson Jr. and unknown (?)

Berniece McPherson b. c 1903

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Sheet 277C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED39. Dwelling 66.

Bessie McPherson

F, b. 2 May 1885, d. after 1935

Father*

Alexander McPherson b. 23 Jul 1845, d. 17 Dec 1935

Mother*

Henrietta Julia McGhan b. 27 May 1855, d. 6 Mar 1935

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Rogers.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Rogers.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Bessie McPherson married (?) Rogers.
Birth	2 May 1885	Bessie McPherson was born on 2 May 1885 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Alexander McPherson and Henrietta Julia McGhan.
Death	after 1935	Bessie McPherson died after 1935.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bessie McPherson married (?) Rogers.

Birth

2 May 1885

Bessie McPherson was born on 2 May 1885 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Alexander McPherson and Henrietta Julia McGhan.

Death

after 1935

Bessie McPherson died after 1935.

Census Date	Location	Description
28 June 1900	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Bessie McPherson was listed as a daughter in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

28 June 1900

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Bessie McPherson was listed as a daughter in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 129.

Gertrude McPherson

F, b. 5 November 1890, d. 3 August 1966

Father*

Alexander McPherson b. 23 Jul 1845, d. 17 Dec 1935

Mother*

Henrietta Julia McGhan b. 27 May 1855, d. 6 Mar 1935

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1908	As of 1908,her married name was Easter.
Married Name	1908	As of 1908,her married name was Esser.
Married Name	after 1910	As of after 1910,her married name was Lebben.
Married Name	before 1935	As of before 1935,her married name was Kaune.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1908

As of 1908,her married name was Easter.

Married Name

1908

As of 1908,her married name was Esser.

Married Name

after 1910

As of after 1910,her married name was Lebben.

Married Name

before 1935

As of before 1935,her married name was Kaune.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 November 1890	Gertrude McPherson was born on 5 November 1890 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Oct 1890.
		She was the daughter of Alexander McPherson and Henrietta Julia McGhan.
Marriage	1908	Gertrude McPherson married (?) Esser in 1908.
Marriage	after 1910	Gertrude McPherson married (?) Lebben after 1910.
Marriage	before 1935	Gertrude McPherson married (?) Kaune before 1935.
Death	3 August 1966	Gertrude McPherson died on 3 August 1966 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 75.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 November 1890

Gertrude McPherson was born on 5 November 1890 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Oct 1890.

She was the daughter of Alexander McPherson and Henrietta Julia McGhan.

Marriage

1908

Gertrude McPherson married (?) Esser in 1908.

Marriage

after 1910

Gertrude McPherson married (?) Lebben after 1910.

Marriage

before 1935

Gertrude McPherson married (?) Kaune before 1935.

Death

3 August 1966

Gertrude McPherson died on 3 August 1966 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 75.

Census Date	Location	Description
28 June 1900	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Gertrude McPherson was listed as a daughter in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
2 May 1910	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Gertrude McPherson was listed as a daughter in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

28 June 1900

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Gertrude McPherson was listed as a daughter in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

2 May 1910

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Gertrude McPherson was listed as a daughter in Alexander McPherson's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED39. Dwelling 66.

John Michael Kaercher

M, b. 1830, d. after 1886

Father*

Michel Kaercher b. c 1787

Mother*

Madeleine Magdalena Schweitzer b. 1 Jan 1788

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		John Michael Kaercher was also known as Jean.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Michael Kaercher was also known as Jean.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1830	John Michael Kaercher was born in 1830 at Ingenheim, France, also reported as Strassburg, Prussia.
		He was the son of Michel Kaercher and Madeleine Magdalena Schweitzer.
Marriage	before 1852	John Michael Kaercher married Barbara Kraemer before 1852 at his first marriage.
Marriage	12 September 1865	John Michael Kaercher married Eliza S. (?) on 12 September 1865.
Divorce	before September 1876	John Michael Kaercher and Eliza S. (?) were divorced before September 1876.
Marriage	28 September 1876	John Michael Kaercher married Anna Mariah Hanson on 28 September 1876 at his 3rd marriage, Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota, she was the nanny/housekeeper for John and Eliza.
Death	after 1886	John Michael Kaercher died after 1886.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1830

John Michael Kaercher was born in 1830 at Ingenheim, France, also reported as Strassburg, Prussia.

He was the son of Michel Kaercher and Madeleine Magdalena Schweitzer.

Marriage

before 1852

John Michael Kaercher married Barbara Kraemer before 1852 at his first marriage.

Marriage

12 September 1865

John Michael Kaercher married Eliza S. (?) on 12 September 1865.

Divorce

before September 1876

John Michael Kaercher and Eliza S. (?) were divorced before September 1876.

Marriage

28 September 1876

John Michael Kaercher married Anna Mariah Hanson on 28 September 1876 at his 3rd marriage, Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota, she was the nanny/housekeeper for John and Eliza.

Death

after 1886

John Michael Kaercher died after 1886.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1860	Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota	John Michael Kaercher was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹
28 July 1870	Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota.²
1880	Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota.³

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1860

Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota

John Michael Kaercher was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹

28 July 1870

Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota.²

1880

Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota.³

In 1855 A. B. Kaercher has in his possession the Government Patent given in 1855 and signed by Franklin Pierce to his father, John Kaercher, for 160 acres of land in Fillmore County, Minnesota, where John Kaercher founded the Village of Preston, and erected the second flouring mill in the Territory of Minnesota. page 318.
In 1855 John Kaercher built the first grist mill in Fillmore County in 1855 and named his colony after his chief millwright, Luther Preston.
John Michael Kaercher purchased land on 15 October 1855 at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota, Section 6 Location NW Acres 158.02.

Children of John Michael Kaercher and Barbara Kraemer

Mary Ann Kaercher b. 1853, d. 2 Sep 1869
Julia A. Kaercher b. c 1856
John Kaercher Jr. b. c 1858
Aaron Benjamin Kaercher+ b. 20 Jan 1860, d. 6 Feb 1922
Leonard Michael Kaercher+ b. Jun 1862, d. 15 May 1944

Child of John Michael Kaercher and Eliza S. (?)

Minnie Kaercher b. c 1866

Children of John Michael Kaercher and Anna Mariah Hanson

Edna I. Kaercher b. 1879, d. c 1895
Catherine Kaercher+ b. Dec 1882
(?) Kaercher b. c 1886, d. 10 Apr 1890

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6. Dwelling 44.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Roll: M593_3 Page: 181 Image: 644. Dwelling 148.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0619. Sheet 282C.

Barbara Kraemer

F, b. 1831, d. 12 January 1865

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1852	As of before 1852,her married name was Kaercher.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1852

As of before 1852,her married name was Kaercher.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1831	Barbara Kraemer was born in 1831 at Strassburg, Prussia, also reported as France.
Marriage	before 1852	She married John Michael Kaercher, son of Michel Kaercher and Madeleine Magdalena Schweitzer, before 1852 at his first marriage.
Death	12 January 1865	Barbara Kraemer died on 12 January 1865 at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1831

Barbara Kraemer was born in 1831 at Strassburg, Prussia, also reported as France.

Marriage

before 1852

She married John Michael Kaercher, son of Michel Kaercher and Madeleine Magdalena Schweitzer, before 1852 at his first marriage.

Death

12 January 1865

Barbara Kraemer died on 12 January 1865 at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1860	Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota	Barbara Kraemer was listed in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1860 Census at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1860

Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota

Barbara Kraemer was listed in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1860 Census at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹

Barbara Kraemer purchased land on 15 January 1858 at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota, Section 6 Location N«NE Acres 80.29.

Children of Barbara Kraemer and John Michael Kaercher

Mary Ann Kaercher b. 1853, d. 2 Sep 1869
Julia A. Kaercher b. c 1856
John Kaercher Jr. b. c 1858
Aaron Benjamin Kaercher+ b. 20 Jan 1860, d. 6 Feb 1922
Leonard Michael Kaercher+ b. Jun 1862, d. 15 May 1944

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6. Dwelling 44.

John Kaercher Jr.

M, b. circa 1858

Father*

John Michael Kaercher b. 1830, d. a 1886

Mother*

Barbara Kraemer b. 1831, d. 12 Jan 1865

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1858	John Kaercher Jr. was born circa 1858 at Minnesota.
		He was the son of John Michael Kaercher and Barbara Kraemer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1858

John Kaercher Jr. was born circa 1858 at Minnesota.

He was the son of John Michael Kaercher and Barbara Kraemer.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1860	Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota	John Kaercher Jr. was listed in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1860 Census at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹
28 July 1870	Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota	John Kaercher Jr. was listed in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1870 Census at Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota.²
1880	Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota	John Kaercher Jr. was listed as a son in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1880 Census at Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota.³

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1860

Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota

John Kaercher Jr. was listed in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1860 Census at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹

28 July 1870

Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota

John Kaercher Jr. was listed in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1870 Census at Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota.²

1880

Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota

John Kaercher Jr. was listed as a son in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1880 Census at Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota.³

In December 1886 Incorporation of Big Stone, Lac qui Parle and Travers Lake Slackwater Navigation company by Leonard M, Aaron B and John Kaercher.

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6. Dwelling 44.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Roll: M593_3 Page: 181 Image: 644. Dwelling 148.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0619. Sheet 282C.

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher

M, b. 20 January 1860, d. 6 February 1922

Father*

John Michael Kaercher b. 1830, d. a 1886

Mother*

Barbara Kraemer b. 1831, d. 12 Jan 1865

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Aaron Benjamin Kaercher was also known as A. B.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher was also known as A. B.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 January 1860

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher was born on 20 January 1860 at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.

He was the son of John Michael Kaercher and Barbara Kraemer.

Marriage

20 February 1881

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher married Gertrude Martha Johnson, daughter of (?) Johnson, on 20 February 1881 at Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota.

Death

6 February 1922

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher died on 6 February 1922 at Big Stone, Minnesota, at age 62 Aaron B Kaercher obituary.

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 07 Feb 1922 - Aaron B Kaercher obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1860

Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher was listed in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1860 Census at Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹

28 July 1870

Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher was listed in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1870 Census at Carrolton, Fillmore, Minnesota.²

1880

Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher was listed as a son in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1880 Census at Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota.³

1 June 1900

Yellow Bank, Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota

Aaron Benjamin Kaercher was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Yellow Bank, Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota.⁴

16 January 1920

Ortonville, Big Stone, Minnesota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Ortonville, Big Stone, Minnesota, living between Roscoe and John Kaercher.⁵

In December 1886 Incorporation of Big Stone, Lac qui Parle and Travers Lake Slackwater Navigation company by Leonard M, Aaron B and John Kaercher.
The Saint Paul Globe 07 Dec 1886 - Incorporation of Big Stone, Lac qui Parle and Travers Lake Slackwater Navigation company by Leonard M, Aaron B and John Kaercher
Aaron Benjamin Kaercher purchased land on 25 October 1888 at Township 121N Range 46W, Minnesota, Section 16, Land Office Benson, Total Acres 158.5; Document Number 1828.
Circa 1898 A. B. Kaercher is an attorney of Ortonville, Minnesota. He was born at Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, on January 20, 1860. His father, John Kaercher, was engaged in the milling business at Preston. Mr. Kaercher, senior, was a native of Strassburg, but was brought to Canada by his parents when an infant. He was left an orphan at an early age, and was thrown largely upon his own resources, and achieved a large measure of success entirely through his own industry, ability and indomitable will. He came to Fillmore County when a young man and laid out the village of Preston, building the flour mills at that place, and at the age of twenty-five was one of the most prominent business men in Southern Minnesota. He now resides near South Bend, Washington. His wife was Barbara Kraemer, who was also a native of Strassburg. Mrs. Kaercher died January 12, 1865, at Preston. Aaron was one of six children. His early education was limited. He attended the graded schools at Preston until fifteen years of age when he entered his father's office as bookkeeper. After three years he went into the mill as apprentice and learned the trade, and when nineteen took charge of the flouring mill at Kendallville, Iowa. Later he returned to Minnesota, and in 1881 went with his father to Big Stone City, Dakota. Within a short time they began the erection of a mill at Ortonville, Minnesota, and a few years later entered upon the project of dredging a canal to connect Big Stone Lake with Lake Traverse. After expending sixty-five thousand dollars and not receiving the assistance promised, they found the undertaking beyond their means and were obliged to abandon the scheme for a time. In 1884 Mr. Kaercher began the study of law and pursued it at leisure moments until 1890, when he was admitted to the bar. He at once moved to Browns Valley and formed a law partnership with A. S. Crossfield. In the political campaign of that year Mr. Kaercher took a very active part, and to further his efforts he established a newspaper, "The Traverse County Times," published at Wheaton. This adventure was followed a few years after by the establishment of the Big Stone County Journal at Ortonville, which he controlled. page 263.
Mr. Kaercher's political affiliations have always been with the Republican party, though he has been independent in his ideas. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Knights of Pythias. On February 20, 1881, he was married to Gertrude Martha Johnson, at Clear Grit, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Miss Johnson's father was a Methodist minister and a native of the Isle of Man. They have eight children, Rubin Aaron, Mabel Gertrude, John Michael, Grace Fayette, Roscoe Conklin, Lemuel Amerman, Belva Lorraine and Cecil Edison. Mr. Kaercher is of a determined, energetic and aggressive disposition, at the same time being cool and deliberate in action. At the age of sixteen he had charge of important business affairs and managed them successfully, giving evidence of the practical business ability which has since been made much more prominent. He is still a young man and is regarded by his friends as having an excellent future before him.⁶
In April 1903 Article: Big Stone and Lac qui Parle in MN and Grant and Roberts in SD - Kaercher Land Holdings.
The Minneapolis Journal (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 03 Apr 1903 - Big Stone and Lac qui Parle in MN and Grant and Roberts in SD - Kaercher Land Holdings

Children of Aaron Benjamin Kaercher and Gertrude Martha Johnson

Rubin Aaron Kaercher b. Jul 1881
Mabel Gertrude Kaercher b. Jan 1883
John Michael Kaercher+ b. Jan 1885, d. 23 Oct 1951
Grace Fayette Kaercher b. 17 Jun 1887, d. 27 Sep 1965
Roscoe Conklin Kaercher+ b. Jul 1889, d. 26 Jun 1953
Lemuel Amerman Kaercher+ b. 28 Jan 1892, d. 13 Aug 1981
Belva Lorraine Kaercher b. Dec 1894
Cecil Edison Kaercher+ b. 26 Dec 1896, d. 22 May 1964
Marjorie E. Kaercher b. Feb 1899
Lucian Duane Kaercher b. 7 Nov 1901, d. 18 Dec 1967
Howard E. Kaercher b. c 1906

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6. Dwelling 44.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Roll: M593_3 Page: 181 Image: 644. Dwelling 148.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0619. Sheet 282C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED132. Dwelling 8.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 98.
[S337] Ancestry.com, Naturalization Index, p.263-264.

Anna Mariah Hanson

F, b. circa 1851

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Mariah Hanson was also known as Annie.

Married Name

28 September 1876

As of 28 September 1876,her married name was Kaercher.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1851

Anna Mariah Hanson was born circa 1851 at Norway.

Marriage

28 September 1876

She married John Michael Kaercher, son of Michel Kaercher and Madeleine Magdalena Schweitzer, on 28 September 1876 at his 3rd marriage, Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota, she was the nanny/housekeeper for John and Eliza.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota

Anna Mariah Hanson was listed as wife in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1880 Census at Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹

Children of Anna Mariah Hanson and John Michael Kaercher

Edna I. Kaercher b. 1879, d. c 1895
Catherine Kaercher+ b. Dec 1882
(?) Kaercher b. c 1886, d. 10 Apr 1890

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0619. Sheet 282C.

Edna I. Kaercher

F, b. 1879, d. circa 1895

Father*

John Michael Kaercher b. 1830, d. a 1886

Mother*

Anna Mariah Hanson b. c 1851

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1879

Edna I. Kaercher was born in 1879 at Fillmore, Minnesota.

She was the daughter of John Michael Kaercher and Anna Mariah Hanson.

Death

circa 1895

Edna I. Kaercher died circa 1895 at drowned.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota

Edna I. Kaercher was listed as a daughter in John Michael Kaercher's household on the 1880 Census at Carrolton, Clear Grit, Fillmore, Minnesota.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0619. Sheet 282C.

John Lee

M, b. 2 August 1839, d. after 1915

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 August 1839

John Lee was born on 2 August 1839 at County Meath, Ireland, also reported as Aug 1844.

Marriage

29 November 1872

He married Katherine J. Hogan on 29 November 1872 at Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Death

after 1915

John Lee died after 1915.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

John Lee was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.¹

11 June 1900

Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota.²

In 1915 at Minnesota History and Biography article.

Children of John Lee and Katherine J. Hogan

Elizabeth Gertrude Lee+ b. Sep 1875, d. 22 May 1941
Dr. John W. Lee Jr. b. Apr 1878
James Edward Lee b. Apr 1880
Katherine A. Lee b. Jun 1881

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0622. Sheet 467D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 70.

Katherine J. Hogan

F, b. January 1853, d. after June 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Katherine J. Hogan was also known as Kate.

Name Variation

Katherine J. Hogan was also known as Katie.

Married Name

29 November 1872

As of 29 November 1872,her married name was Lee.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1853

Katherine J. Hogan was born in January 1853 at Rhode Island.

Marriage

29 November 1872

She married John Lee on 29 November 1872 at Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Death

after June 1900

Katherine J. Hogan died after June 1900.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Katherine J. Hogan was listed as wife in John Lee's household on the 1880 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.¹

11 June 1900

Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota

Katherine J. Hogan was listed as wife in John Lee's household on the 1900 Census at Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota.²

Katherine J. Hogan had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Katherine J. Hogan and John Lee

Elizabeth Gertrude Lee+ b. Sep 1875, d. 22 May 1941
Dr. John W. Lee Jr. b. Apr 1878
James Edward Lee b. Apr 1880
Katherine A. Lee b. Jun 1881

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0622. Sheet 467D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 70.

Dr. John W. Lee Jr.

M, b. April 1878

Father*

John Lee b. 2 Aug 1839, d. a 1915

Mother*

Katherine J. Hogan b. Jan 1853, d. a Jun 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

April 1878

Dr. John W. Lee Jr. was born in April 1878 at Minnesota.

He was the son of John Lee and Katherine J. Hogan.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Dr. John W. Lee Jr. was listed as a son in John Lee's household on the 1880 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.¹

11 June 1900

Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota

Dr. John W. Lee Jr. was listed as a son in John Lee's household on the 1900 Census at Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota.²

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0622. Sheet 467D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 70.

James Edward Lee

M, b. April 1880

Father*

John Lee b. 2 Aug 1839, d. a 1915

Mother*

Katherine J. Hogan b. Jan 1853, d. a Jun 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

James Edward Lee was also known as Edward James.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

April 1880

James Edward Lee was born in April 1880 at Minnesota.

He was the son of John Lee and Katherine J. Hogan.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

James Edward Lee was listed as a son in John Lee's household on the 1880 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.¹

11 June 1900

Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota

James Edward Lee was listed as a son in John Lee's household on the 1900 Census at Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota.²

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0622. Sheet 467D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 70.

Anna (?)

F, b. circa 1894

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Cromeenes.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna (?) married Benjamin Cyrus Cromeenes, son of Syrus Quintillion Cromeenes and Hannah Elizabeth Williams.

Birth

circa 1894

Anna (?) was born circa 1894 at Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 January 1920

Logan, Pope, Illinois

Anna (?) was listed as wife in Benjamin Cyrus Cromeenes's household on the 1920 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.¹

Child of Anna (?) and Benjamin Cyrus Cromeenes

Hanna Cromeenes b. c 1917

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 9.

Hanna Cromeenes

F, b. circa 1917

Father*

Benjamin Cyrus Cromeenes b. 4 Aug 1892

Mother*

Anna (?) b. c 1894

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Hanna Cromeenes was born circa 1917 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Benjamin Cyrus Cromeenes and Anna (?).

Census Date

Location

Description

5 January 1920

Logan, Pope, Illinois

Hanna Cromeenes was listed as a daughter in Benjamin Cyrus Cromeenes's household on the 1920 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 9.

Lester Cromeenes

M, b. circa 1902

Father*

Ulysus S. Cromeenes b. Mar 1873, d. 10 Jul 1930

Mother*

Effie Murphy b. Aug 1887

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1902

Lester Cromeenes was born circa 1902 at Illinois.

He was the son of Ulysus S. Cromeenes and Effie Murphy.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 January 1920

Logan, Pope, Illinois

Lester Cromeenes was listed as a son in Ulysus S. Cromeenes's household on the 1920 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 46.

Otece Cromeenes

M, b. circa 1905

Father*

Ulysus S. Cromeenes b. Mar 1873, d. 10 Jul 1930

Mother*

Effie Murphy b. Aug 1887

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1905

Otece Cromeenes was born circa 1905 at Illinois.

He was the son of Ulysus S. Cromeenes and Effie Murphy.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 January 1920

Logan, Pope, Illinois

Otece Cromeenes was listed as a son in Ulysus S. Cromeenes's household on the 1920 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 46.

Pearl Cromeenes

F, b. circa 1913

Father*

Ulysus S. Cromeenes b. Mar 1873, d. 10 Jul 1930

Mother*

Effie Murphy b. Aug 1887

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1913

Pearl Cromeenes was born circa 1913 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Ulysus S. Cromeenes and Effie Murphy.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 January 1920

Logan, Pope, Illinois

Pearl Cromeenes was listed as a daughter in Ulysus S. Cromeenes's household on the 1920 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 46.

Alice Cromeenes

F, b. circa 1915

Father*

Ulysus S. Cromeenes b. Mar 1873, d. 10 Jul 1930

Mother*

Effie Murphy b. Aug 1887

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1915

Alice Cromeenes was born circa 1915 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Ulysus S. Cromeenes and Effie Murphy.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 January 1920

Logan, Pope, Illinois

Alice Cromeenes was listed as a daughter in Ulysus S. Cromeenes's household on the 1920 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 46.

Theophilus Scott

M, b. circa 1847

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Theophilus Scott married Sarah A. (?).

Birth

circa 1847

Theophilus Scott was born circa 1847 at Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Columbus, Pope, Illinois

Theophilus Scott was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Columbus, Pope, Illinois.¹

7 April 1930

Golconda, Pope, Illinois

He was listed as father in James Ready Scott's household on the 1930 Census at Golconda, Pope, Illinois.²

Child of Theophilus Scott and Sarah A. (?)

James Ready Scott+ b. c 1880

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99. Dwelling 145.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED76-6. Dwelling 55.

Sarah A. (?)

F, b. circa 1857, d. before 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Scott.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Sarah A. (?) married Theophilus Scott.

Birth

circa 1857

Sarah A. (?) was born circa 1857 at Tennessee.

Death

before 1930

She died before 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Columbus, Pope, Illinois

Sarah A. (?) was listed as wife in Theophilus Scott's household on the 1920 Census at Columbus, Pope, Illinois.¹

Child of Sarah A. (?) and Theophilus Scott

James Ready Scott+ b. c 1880

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99. Dwelling 145.

Helen May Leech

F, b. circa 1875, d. 11 February 1956

Father*

Joseph W. Leech b. Dec 1846, d. a Jan 1920

Mother*

Alice C. Bentley b. c 1853, d. b 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Helen May Leech was also known as .

Name Variation

Helen May Leech was also known as Nelly M.

Name Variation

Helen May Leech was also known as Nellie M. F.

Married Name

circa 1898

As of circa 1898,her married name was Kane.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1875

Helen May Leech was born circa 1875 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Joseph W. Leech and Alice C. Bentley.

Marriage

circa 1898

Helen May Leech married William Francis Kane, son of Henry Kane and Mary McCollon, circa 1898.

Death

11 February 1956

Helen May Leech died on 11 February 1956 at Brule, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Benton, Benton, Iowa

Helen May Leech was listed as a daughter in Joseph W. Leech's household on the 1880 Census at Benton, Benton, Iowa.¹

20 April 1910

Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota

Helen May Leech was listed as wife in William Francis Kane's household on the 1910 Census at Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota.²

5 April 1930

Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota

Helen May Leech was listed as wife in William Francis Kane's household on the 1930 Census at Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota.³

Helen May Leech had 5 with 4 living in 1910 children.

Children of Helen May Leech and William Francis Kane

Henry M. Kane⁴ b. 28 Jul 1899, d. 27 Mar 1980
William B. Kane⁵ b. 23 Jun 1902, d. Aug 1980
Harry Kane b. c 1905
Margaret Kane b. c 1909

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0326 Page Number 91A.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED72. Dwelling 65.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-3. Dwelling 56.
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: September 17, 1941 (unknown file date).
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 556564 (unknown file date).