Friede-Abrahamson Genealogy Site

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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).

Margaret Kane

F, b. circa 1909

Father*

William Francis Kane b. 10 May 1865, d. 26 Apr 1939

Mother*

Helen May Leech b. c 1875, d. 11 Feb 1956

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Margaret Kane was also known as Frances.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Margaret Kane was also known as Frances.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1909	Margaret Kane was born circa 1909 at South Dakota.
		She was the daughter of William Francis Kane and Helen May Leech.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1909

Margaret Kane was born circa 1909 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of William Francis Kane and Helen May Leech.

Census Date	Location	Description
20 April 1910	Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota	Margaret Kane was listed as a daughter in William Francis Kane's household on the 1910 Census at Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota.¹
5 April 1930	Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota	Margaret Kane was listed as a daughter in William Francis Kane's household on the 1930 Census at Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota

Margaret Kane was listed as a daughter in William Francis Kane's household on the 1910 Census at Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota.¹

5 April 1930

Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota

Margaret Kane was listed as a daughter in William Francis Kane's household on the 1930 Census at Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota.²

Citations

[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.

Harry Kane

M, b. circa 1905

Father*

William Francis Kane b. 10 May 1865, d. 26 Apr 1939

Mother*

Helen May Leech b. c 1875, d. 11 Feb 1956

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1905	Harry Kane was born circa 1905 at South Dakota.
		He was the son of William Francis Kane and Helen May Leech.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1905

Harry Kane was born circa 1905 at South Dakota.

He was the son of William Francis Kane and Helen May Leech.

Census Date	Location	Description
20 April 1910	Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota	Harry Kane was listed as a son in William Francis Kane's household on the 1910 Census at Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota.¹
5 April 1930	Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota	Harry Kane was listed as a son in William Francis Kane's household on the 1930 Census at Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

Description

20 April 1910

Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota

Harry Kane was listed as a son in William Francis Kane's household on the 1910 Census at Chamberlain Ward 1, Brule, South Dakota.¹

5 April 1930

Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota

Harry Kane was listed as a son in William Francis Kane's household on the 1930 Census at Chamberlain, Brule, South Dakota.²

Citations

[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.

Laurence Hans Petersen

M, b. 31 January 1884, d. 30 August 1978

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Laurence Hans Petersen was also known as Peterson.
Name Variation		Laurence Hans Petersen was also known as Lawrence Hans.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Laurence Hans Petersen was also known as Peterson.

Name Variation

Laurence Hans Petersen was also known as Lawrence Hans.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	31 January 1884	Laurence Hans Petersen was born on 31 January 1884 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	10 September 1910	He married Della Melissa Bethke, daughter of Charles E. Bethke and Emma Stevens, on 10 September 1910.
Death	30 August 1978	Laurence Hans Petersen died on 30 August 1978 at age 94.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 January 1884

Laurence Hans Petersen was born on 31 January 1884 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

10 September 1910

He married Della Melissa Bethke, daughter of Charles E. Bethke and Emma Stevens, on 10 September 1910.

Death

30 August 1978

Laurence Hans Petersen died on 30 August 1978 at age 94.

Census Date	Location	Description
28 April 1910	Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin	Laurence Hans Petersen was listed as a roomer with the Thomas O. Edwards family on the 1910 Census at Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
28 January 1920	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
4 April 1930	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.³
1940	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

28 April 1910

Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin

Laurence Hans Petersen was listed as a roomer with the Thomas O. Edwards family on the 1910 Census at Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

28 January 1920

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

4 April 1930

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1940

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Laurence Hans Petersen obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; last benefit Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.
On 11 September 1918 at Sauk, Wisconsin, WWI Draft Registration.
Peterson, Lawrence H - World War I Draft Registration Card

Children of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke

Laura Emma Peterson b. 3 Aug 1911, d. 17 Mar 1970
Robert Charles Peterson+ b. 6 Oct 1913, d. 22 May 1983
Dorothy M. Peterson b. 1915, d. 1923
Virginia M. Peterson b. 18 May 1918, d. 19 May 1990
Edward Harold Peterson b. 20 Jun 1920, d. Apr 1985
Harlan James Peterson+ b. c 1923
Evelyn Jean Peterson+ b. 22 Jan 1928, d. 20 Apr 1978

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED108. Dwelling 362.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED162. Dwelling 183.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-10. Dwelling 15.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Della Melissa Bethke

F, b. 21 June 1890, d. 5 August 1958

Father*

Charles E. Bethke b. c 1863, d. b 1920

Mother*

Emma Stevens b. 29 Jul 1862, d. 2 Oct 1939

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	10 September 1910	As of 10 September 1910,her married name was Peterson.
Married Name	10 September 1910	As of 10 September 1910,her married name was Petersen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

10 September 1910

As of 10 September 1910,her married name was Peterson.

Married Name

10 September 1910

As of 10 September 1910,her married name was Petersen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 June 1890	Della Melissa Bethke was born on 21 June 1890 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Charles E. Bethke and Emma Stevens.
Marriage	10 September 1910	Della Melissa Bethke married Laurence Hans Petersen on 10 September 1910.
Death	5 August 1958	Della Melissa Bethke died on 5 August 1958 at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 June 1890

Della Melissa Bethke was born on 21 June 1890 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Charles E. Bethke and Emma Stevens.

Marriage

10 September 1910

Della Melissa Bethke married Laurence Hans Petersen on 10 September 1910.

Death

5 August 1958

Della Melissa Bethke died on 5 August 1958 at age 68.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin	Della Melissa Bethke was listed as a daughter in Emma Stevens's household on the 1900 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1910	Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin	Della Melissa Bethke was listed as a daughter in Emma Stevens's household on the 1910 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
28 January 1920	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	Della Melissa Bethke was listed as wife in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1920 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.³
4 April 1930	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	Della Melissa Bethke was listed as wife in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴
1940	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Della Melissa Bethke was listed as wife in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin

Della Melissa Bethke was listed as a daughter in Emma Stevens's household on the 1900 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1910

Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin

Della Melissa Bethke was listed as a daughter in Emma Stevens's household on the 1910 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

28 January 1920

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Della Melissa Bethke was listed as wife in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1920 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

4 April 1930

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Della Melissa Bethke was listed as wife in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

1940

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Della Melissa Bethke was listed as wife in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

Children of Della Melissa Bethke and Laurence Hans Petersen

Laura Emma Peterson b. 3 Aug 1911, d. 17 Mar 1970
Robert Charles Peterson+ b. 6 Oct 1913, d. 22 May 1983
Dorothy M. Peterson b. 1915, d. 1923
Virginia M. Peterson b. 18 May 1918, d. 19 May 1990
Edward Harold Peterson b. 20 Jun 1920, d. Apr 1985
Harlan James Peterson+ b. c 1923
Evelyn Jean Peterson+ b. 22 Jan 1928, d. 20 Apr 1978

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 125.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0105; Image: 637; FHL Number: 1375749.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED162. Dwelling 183.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-10. Dwelling 15.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Virginia M. Peterson

F, b. 18 May 1918, d. 19 May 1990

Father*

Laurence Hans Petersen b. 31 Jan 1884, d. 30 Aug 1978

Mother*

Della Melissa Bethke b. 21 Jun 1890, d. 5 Aug 1958

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	20 July 1947	As of 20 July 1947,her married name was Garske.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 July 1947

As of 20 July 1947,her married name was Garske.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 May 1918	Virginia M. Peterson was born on 18 May 1918 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.
Marriage	20 July 1947	Virginia M. Peterson married Herbert Edward Garske, son of Henry Garske and Ida Schwantz, on 20 July 1947.
Death	19 May 1990	Virginia M. Peterson died on 19 May 1990 at age 72.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 May 1918

Virginia M. Peterson was born on 18 May 1918 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.

Marriage

20 July 1947

Virginia M. Peterson married Herbert Edward Garske, son of Henry Garske and Ida Schwantz, on 20 July 1947.

Death

19 May 1990

Virginia M. Peterson died on 19 May 1990 at age 72.

Census Date	Location	Description
28 January 1920	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	Virginia M. Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1920 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
4 April 1930	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	Virginia M. Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

28 January 1920

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Virginia M. Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1920 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

4 April 1930

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Virginia M. Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED162. Dwelling 183.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-10. Dwelling 15.

Edward Harold Peterson

M, b. 20 June 1920, d. April 1985

Father*

Laurence Hans Petersen b. 31 Jan 1884, d. 30 Aug 1978

Mother*

Della Melissa Bethke b. 21 Jun 1890, d. 5 Aug 1958

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 June 1920	Edward Harold Peterson was born on 20 June 1920 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.
Marriage	6 December 1948	Edward Harold Peterson married Arlene C. Foss on 6 December 1948.
Death	April 1985	Edward Harold Peterson died in April 1985 at Illinois at age 64.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 June 1920

Edward Harold Peterson was born on 20 June 1920 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.

Marriage

6 December 1948

Edward Harold Peterson married Arlene C. Foss on 6 December 1948.

Death

April 1985

Edward Harold Peterson died in April 1985 at Illinois at age 64.

Census Date	Location	Description
4 April 1930	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	Edward Harold Peterson was listed as a son in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Edward Harold Peterson was listed as a son in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

4 April 1930

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edward Harold Peterson was listed as a son in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edward Harold Peterson was listed as a son in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-10. Dwelling 15.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Harlan James Peterson

M, b. circa 1923

Father*

Laurence Hans Petersen b. 31 Jan 1884, d. 30 Aug 1978

Mother*

Della Melissa Bethke b. 21 Jun 1890, d. 5 Aug 1958

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Harlan James Peterson was also known as Harland.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Harlan James Peterson was also known as Harland.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1923	Harlan James Peterson was born circa 1923 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.
Marriage	6 May 1943	Harlan James Peterson married Jean A. Sweeney, daughter of Frank Sweeney and Vivien Waite, on 6 May 1943.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1923

Harlan James Peterson was born circa 1923 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.

Marriage

6 May 1943

Harlan James Peterson married Jean A. Sweeney, daughter of Frank Sweeney and Vivien Waite, on 6 May 1943.

Census Date	Location	Description
4 April 1930	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	Harlan James Peterson was listed as a son in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Harlan James Peterson was listed as a son in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

4 April 1930

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Harlan James Peterson was listed as a son in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Harlan James Peterson was listed as a son in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Harlan James Peterson lived in 2006 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-10. Dwelling 15.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Evelyn Jean Peterson

F, b. 22 January 1928, d. 20 April 1978

Father*

Laurence Hans Petersen b. 31 Jan 1884, d. 30 Aug 1978

Mother*

Della Melissa Bethke b. 21 Jun 1890, d. 5 Aug 1958

Evelyn Peterson 1945 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	12 April 1947	As of 12 April 1947,her married name was Carlin.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

12 April 1947

As of 12 April 1947,her married name was Carlin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 January 1928	Evelyn Jean Peterson was born on 22 January 1928 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.
Marriage	12 April 1947	Evelyn Jean Peterson married Elliot John Carl Carlin on 12 April 1947.
Death	20 April 1978	Evelyn Jean Peterson died on 20 April 1978 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 50.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 January 1928

Evelyn Jean Peterson was born on 22 January 1928 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.

Marriage

12 April 1947

Evelyn Jean Peterson married Elliot John Carl Carlin on 12 April 1947.

Death

20 April 1978

Evelyn Jean Peterson died on 20 April 1978 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 50.

Census Date	Location	Description
4 April 1930	Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin	Evelyn Jean Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Evelyn Jean Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

4 April 1930

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Evelyn Jean Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1930 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Evelyn Jean Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Evelyn Jean Peterson graduated in 1945 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-10. Dwelling 15.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Laura Emma Peterson

F, b. 3 August 1911, d. 17 March 1970

Father*

Laurence Hans Petersen b. 31 Jan 1884, d. 30 Aug 1978

Mother*

Della Melissa Bethke b. 21 Jun 1890, d. 5 Aug 1958

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 September 1936

As of 20 September 1936,her married name was Whaples.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 August 1911

Laura Emma Peterson was born on 3 August 1911 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.

Marriage

20 September 1936

Laura Emma Peterson married Robert Bruce Whaples on 20 September 1936.

Death

17 March 1970

Laura Emma Peterson died on 17 March 1970 at Illinois at age 58.

Census Date

Location

Description

28 January 1920

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Laura Emma Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1920 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

2 April 1940

Kewanee, Henry, Illinois

Laura Emma Peterson was listed as wife in Robert Bruce Whaples's household on the 1940 Census at Kewanee, Henry, Illinois.²

Laura Emma Peterson lived in 1935 at Wisconsin Dells, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED162. Dwelling 183.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kewanee, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T627_812; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 37-42.

Dorothy M. Peterson

F, b. 1915, d. 1923

Father*

Laurence Hans Petersen b. 31 Jan 1884, d. 30 Aug 1978

Mother*

Della Melissa Bethke b. 21 Jun 1890, d. 5 Aug 1958

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1915

Dorothy M. Peterson was born in 1915 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Laurence Hans Petersen and Della Melissa Bethke.

Death

1923

Dorothy M. Peterson died in 1923.

Census Date

Location

Description

28 January 1920

Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Dorothy M. Peterson was listed as a daughter in Laurence Hans Petersen's household on the 1920 Census at Delton, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED162. Dwelling 183.

Silas James Seymour

M, b. 21 February 1824, d. 25 April 1899

Father*

James Seymour b. 6 Nov 1797

Mother*

Susan Ostrander b. 3 Mar 1799

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Silas James Seymour was also known as S. J.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 February 1824

Silas James Seymour was born on 21 February 1824 at Pompey, Onondaga, New York, also reported as 2 Feb 1824.

He was the son of James Seymour and Susan Ostrander.

Marriage

23 September 1851

Silas James Seymour married Mary Ann Conine, daughter of Derrick Conine and Abigail Bates, on 23 September 1851 at New York.

Death

25 April 1899

Silas James Seymour died on 25 April 1899 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 75 also reported as 24 Apr 1899.

Burial

after 25 April 1899

He was buried after 25 April 1899 at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, 75y 2m 3d.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

31 July 1860

Winfield and Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Silas James Seymour was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Winfield and Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin, also includes E. Seymour, age 20 born in New York.²

5 July 1870

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1880

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Hon. Silas James SEYMOUR, deceased, whose death occurred at Reedsburg [Sauk County, WI], 25 Apr 1899, was one of the most conspicuous pioneers of Sauk County, WI. During his residence there of half a century, he had been identified with many events of the utmost interest and importance to its people and fully merited the confidence which was unanimously reposed in him. Mr. SEYMOUR was born at Pompey, Onondaga County, NY, 21 Feb 1824. He was a son of James and Susan (OSTRANDER) SEYMOUR, and sprang from a family which has always been distinguished for the patriotic spirit of its members and their devotion to principles of integrity and honor. His grandfather, Zadoc SEYMOUR, was born near Hartford [Hartford County], CT. While a boy Zadoc SEYMOUR was bound out to a farmer in the neighborhood. Before reaching his majority, however, his father cancelled his indentures, whereupon he enlisted in the Continental army, being one of the first to do so, and spent six or seven years in the service. He went through the terrible winter at Valley Forge and saw much other hard service under the immediate command of George Washington. About 1798 he settled at Pompey [Onondaga County], NY, where he died about 1844, at the age of 88 years. He was a conscientious member of the Presbyterian church. His wife, Naomi MUNGER, was born in VT and died some years earlier than her husband, attaining the age of 75 years. They reared a family of five sons and five daughters, in which James was the third son and sixth child. He was born in Chenango County, NY, and lived for some years in Genesee County. He died at Covington, Wyoming County, NY, reaching the age of nearly 60 years. He was a devout member of the Congregational church and a public-spirited citizen. In early life he was a Democrat but became an Abolitionist when that question began to be agitited. His wife, who was born at Pompey [Onondaga County, NY], died about three years before her husband. Her father, Peter OSTRANDER, who was of Dutch lineage, came from Essex County, NY, and was one of the founders of the town of Pompey. His wife, Clarissa, was a native of CT. It is related as a curious coincidence, that at the time of their marriage this lady could not speak a word of Dutch nor her husband a word of English. One of their sons, Rev. Jared F. OSTRANDER, a Congregational minister, was one of the pioneers of WI, settling at Aztalan, Jefferson County, in 1836. He never accepted any remuneration [p 235] for his professional services, thereby demonstrating his disinterested zeal in the cause of Christianity. Silas James SEYMOUR, whose name heads this article, left home at the age of 14 years and was employed about two years on the Wabash and Erie canal in western OH, but as he suffered much from fever and ague, he returned to NY. Up to this time he had attended school but six weeks, but he now determined to obtain a better education and spent the two winters at school at Covington and Pompey. He then began teaching and spent several winters in that way, attending school in summer. While teaching at Manlius [Onondaga County], NY, he began using the "word method," since adopted by the most progressive teachers generally. This is the first instance known of the use of that method of instruction. In 1849 he determined to seek a home in the wilds of WI, and came to Sauk County to locate a claim. Walking from Madison to Reedsburg, he selected a farm in the present town of Dellona and continued on foot as far as the U. S. land office at Mineral Point to enter the same. At that time there were but five dwellings in Reedsburg [Sauk County, WI]. These were built of logs and shingled with bark. There was one other house between that place and his farm. This farm he cultivated until 1892, when he became a resident of Reedsburg. He was a practical land surveyor and for 40 years did more or less work in that line. When the Milwaukee & LaCrosse railroad was projected in that vicinity, like many of his neighbors, Mr. SEYMOUR mortgaged his farm to assist in promoting the enterprise. While the result of this action was not as disastrous to him as to many others, he took an active interest in trying to secure some relief for the sufferers and was appointed by Governor Smith one of the commissioners to dispose of certain lands, peviously in possession of the railroad company, for the benefit of mortgagers and labored diligently for several years to secure the best possible results from this fund. He was married 23 Sep 1851 to Mary Ann CONINE, daughter of Derrick and Abigail (BATES) CONINE. This lady, who still survives, was born in the town of Windom, Greene County, NY. Five children blessed their union, all of whom enjoyed exceptional educational advantages: (1) Ellen Augusta, who was engaged in teaching for several years, was born 19 Jul 1852, and died 25 Nov 1880; (2) Ida Jane, born 02 Mar 1855, died 27 Apr 1876; (3) Merton Eugene, a prominent farmer of the town of Dellona [Sauk County, WI]; (4) Walter Frederick, who is a graduate of WI University and of Chicago Medical College, is now a medical missionary in China; and (5) Arthur Romeyn, is an instructor of French at WI University, of which he is an alumnus. Mr SEYMOUR was a leading member of the Methodist church for a number of years. Before the organization of the Republican party he began to advocate its principles. He filled all the principal offices of the town of Dellona and served two terms in the WI assembly in 1876 and 1877. While a member of that body he introduced a bill providing for the establishment of the state board of health and labored diligently to secure its passage. The wisdom of this measure has since been repeatedly demonstrated. He was an active member of the Reedsburg Old Settlers' Association and his presence will be greatly missed at its annual gatherings.
Possibly the first of eastern settlers to come to Dellona was Silas James SEYMOUR. He was a native of Pompeon, N.Y., his parents being James and Susan (OSTRANDER) SEYMOUR. In May 1849, leaving the civilization of the East behind, he came to Fort Atkinson where he had an uncle living. From there he set out for the Baraboo Valley and reached Portage, or as it was then known, Fort Winnebago. From there he was able to command a view far across the great reaches of eastern Sauk County, and selected a row of tall pines far in the distance, as his destination. (These were the pines which grew on the bluff known later as Pine Knob, northeast of the SEYMOUR farm.) Duly arriving in the vicinity he went to the house of Patrick MULLIGAN where he took his first meal in Sauk County. After searching several days in Winfield, on Babb's Prairie, and in Dellona for a desirable location, he selected land in Glen Valley, and departed for Mineral Point to enter same.
While enroute he was thrown in contact with a gentleman riding overland horseback to enter land for some speculators. Reaching their destination together, Mr. SEYMOUR went immediately to the land warden's office where he entered his claim, while his mounted companion went to a tavern to dispose of his horse. A few minutes later, the latter entered the office and stating the description of his desired locations, mentioned first the identical tract that the warden had just written a grant for in favor of Silas J. SEYMOUR. Which proves it better sometimes to be afoot than horseback!
Mr. SEYMOUR spent the winter of '49-50 in a log shack six by eight feet, east of the present boundary of the farm, but from an old letter, it is evident that he started to build upon the present homestead that same fall. In the spring of 1851 he went back to New York and married, returning to Dellona with his bride in August, of that year His wife's maiden name was Mary Ann CONINE, and she will be remembered as a woman of considerable learning.
Mr. and Mrs. SEYMOUR were the parents of five children: Ellen Augusta; Ida Jane; Merton Eugene, married Blanche JEFFRIS of Baraboo, and occupied the homestead, where he still resides; Walter F., who became a Presbyterian Medical Missionary and spent thirty-five years in China, where he was shot during the Revolution of 1928; Arthur, who is a noted scholar and at the present time at the head of the foreign language department of the Woman's State College, Tallahassee, Florida.

Children of Silas James Seymour and Mary Ann Conine

Ellen Augusta Seymour b. 19 Jul 1852, d. 25 Nov 1880
Ida Jane Seymour b. 2 Mar 1855, d. 27 Apr 1876
Merton Eugene Seymour+ b. 1 Dec 1858, d. 9 Nov 1944
Walter Frederick Seymour b. c 1863, d. c 1928
Arthur Romeyn Seymour b. c 1873

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, page 35.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 125. Dwelling 1034.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Dwelling 77.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446. Sheet 63B.

Mary Ann Conine

F, b. 9 August 1827, d. 17 April 1909

Father*

Derrick Conine

Mother*

Abigail Bates

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

23 September 1851

As of 23 September 1851,her married name was Seymour.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 August 1827

Mary Ann Conine was born on 9 August 1827 at Windom, Green, New York.

She was the daughter of Derrick Conine and Abigail Bates.

Marriage

23 September 1851

Mary Ann Conine married Silas James Seymour, son of James Seymour and Susan Ostrander, on 23 September 1851 at New York.

Death

17 April 1909

Mary Ann Conine died on 17 April 1909 at age 81 also reported as 07 Apr 1907.

Burial

after 17 April 1909

She was buried after 17 April 1909 at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, 81y 8m 8d.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

31 July 1860

Winfield and Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Ann Conine was listed in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1860 Census at Winfield and Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin; also includes E. Seymour, age 20 born in New York.²

5 July 1870

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Ann Conine was listed as wife in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1870 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1880

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Ann Conine was listed as wife in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Children of Mary Ann Conine and Silas James Seymour

Ellen Augusta Seymour b. 19 Jul 1852, d. 25 Nov 1880
Ida Jane Seymour b. 2 Mar 1855, d. 27 Apr 1876
Merton Eugene Seymour+ b. 1 Dec 1858, d. 9 Nov 1944
Walter Frederick Seymour b. c 1863, d. c 1928
Arthur Romeyn Seymour b. c 1873

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, page 35.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 125. Dwelling 1034.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Dwelling 77.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446. Sheet 63B.

Ellen Augusta Seymour

F, b. 19 July 1852, d. 25 November 1880

Father*

Silas James Seymour b. 21 Feb 1824, d. 25 Apr 1899

Mother*

Mary Ann Conine b. 9 Aug 1827, d. 17 Apr 1909

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ellen Augusta Seymour was also known as Ella.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 July 1852

Ellen Augusta Seymour was born on 19 July 1852 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Silas James Seymour and Mary Ann Conine.

Death

25 November 1880

Ellen Augusta Seymour died on 25 November 1880 at age 28.

Burial

after 25 November 1880

She was buried after 25 November 1880 at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, 28y 4m 6d.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

31 July 1860

Winfield and Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ellen Augusta Seymour was listed in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1860 Census at Winfield and Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin; also includes E. Seymour, age 20 born in New York.²

5 July 1870

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ellen Augusta Seymour was listed in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1870 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1880

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ellen Augusta Seymour was listed as a daughter in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, page 35.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 125. Dwelling 1034.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Dwelling 77.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446. Sheet 63B.

Walter Frederick Seymour

M, b. circa 1863, d. circa 1928

Father*

Silas James Seymour b. 21 Feb 1824, d. 25 Apr 1899

Mother*

Mary Ann Conine b. 9 Aug 1827, d. 17 Apr 1909

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1863

Walter Frederick Seymour was born circa 1863 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Silas James Seymour and Mary Ann Conine.

Death

circa 1928

Walter Frederick Seymour died circa 1928.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 July 1870

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Walter Frederick Seymour was listed in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1870 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1880

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Walter Frederick Seymour was listed as a son in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Walter F., who became a Presbyterian Medical Missionary and spent thirty-five years in China, where he was shot during the Revolution of 1928.

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Dwelling 77.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446. Sheet 63B.

Arthur Romeyn Seymour

M, b. circa 1873

Father*

Silas James Seymour b. 21 Feb 1824, d. 25 Apr 1899

Mother*

Mary Ann Conine b. 9 Aug 1827, d. 17 Apr 1909

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1873

Arthur Romeyn Seymour was born circa 1873 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Silas James Seymour and Mary Ann Conine.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Arthur Romeyn Seymour was listed as a son in Silas James Seymour's household on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Arthur, who is a noted scholar and at the present time at the head of the foreign language department of the Woman's State College, Tallahassee, Florida.

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446. Sheet 63B.

William G. Taylor

M, b. 12 November 1864, d. 19 October 1945

Father*

Joseph A. Taylor b. c 1831

Mother*

Priscilla J. (?) b. c 1845

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William G. Taylor was also known as Willie.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 November 1864

William G. Taylor was born on 12 November 1864 at Wisconsin also reported as Nov 1865.

He was the son of Joseph A. Taylor and Priscilla J. (?).

Marriage

1 January 1892

William G. Taylor married Rebecca Rister, daughter of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde, on 1 January 1892 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Death

19 October 1945

William G. Taylor died on 19 October 1945 at age 80.

Burial

after 19 October 1945

He was buried after 19 October 1945 at IOOF Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

22 July 1870

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

William G. Taylor was listed in Joseph A. Taylor's household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

1 June 1880

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

William G. Taylor was listed as a son in Joseph A. Taylor's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³

12 June 1900

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

William G. Taylor was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

4 May 1910

Wood River, Dawson, Nebraska

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Wood River, Dawson, Nebraska.⁵

Child of William G. Taylor and Rebecca Rister

Bertha May Taylor b. 4 Mar 1897, d. Oct 1986

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 5. Stamp 337. Dwelling 32.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED120. Dwelling 7.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 34.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED107. Dwelling 233.

Israel Tobias Beckett

M, b. June 1852, d. 16 June 1930

Father*

Lewis Beckett b. c 1815, d. 24 Jan 1878

Mother*

Elizabeth Hitch b. c 1830

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Israel Tobias Beckett was also known as Tobie.

Name Variation

Israel Tobias Beckett was also known as Beckette.

Name Variation

Israel Tobias Beckett was also known as Toby.

Name Variation

Israel Tobias Beckett was also known as Tobias.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1852

Israel Tobias Beckett was born in June 1852 at Wisconsin also reported as June 1851.

He was the son of Lewis Beckett and Elizabeth Hitch.

Marriage

19 July 1873

Israel Tobias Beckett married Alvira Lenette Gillmore on 19 July 1873 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Divorce

before 1880

Israel Tobias Beckett and Alvira Lenette Gillmore were divorced before 1880.

Marriage

22 February 1881

Israel Tobias Beckett married Elizabeth Ida Rister, daughter of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde, on 22 February 1881 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Death

16 June 1930

Israel Tobias Beckett died on 16 June 1930.

Burial

after 16 June 1930

He was buried after 16 June 1930 at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 July 1860

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Israel Tobias Beckett was listed in Lewis Beckett's household on the 1860 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.²

23 July 1870

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Israel Tobias Beckett was listed in Lewis Beckett's household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³

1880

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Israel Tobias Beckett was listed as a farm laborer with the Thomas Longbotham family on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

5 June 1900

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

5 May 1910

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶

29 January 1920

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as father (actually husband) in Elizabeth Ida Rister's household on the 1920 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷

16 April 1930

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

Israel Tobias Beckett was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁸

Children of Israel Tobias Beckett and Elizabeth Ida Rister

Clarence Garfield Beckett+⁹ b. 20 Sep 1881
Clyde Beckett b. May 1884
Olive Beckett b. Apr 1885
Florence Beckett b. Jun 1887
Elva Beckett b. Apr 1889
Julia Ann Beckett+ b. 8 Feb 1896, d. 16 Apr 1973

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900, listed under Ryster, Elizabeth.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 684.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Dwelling 70.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 284B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50. Dwelling 54.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 278.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED120. Dwelling 87.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-44. Dwelling 117.
[S187] Grant WI Birth Records Birth Records, by Wisconsin, V1-0972.

John Lewis Shinoe

M, b. 7 September 1858, d. 15 March 1928

Father*

Lewis John Shinoe b. 1820, d. Jan 1864

Mother*

Mary Jane McPherson b. 18 Aug 1838, d. 1936

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 September 1858

John Lewis Shinoe was born on 7 September 1858 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Lewis John Shinoe and Mary Jane McPherson.

Marriage

4 July 1889

John Lewis Shinoe married Ollie Mae Rister, daughter of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde, on 4 July 1889 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Marriage

21 October 1909

John Lewis Shinoe married Mary Ella Beasley on 21 October 1909 at second marriage for both, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Death

15 March 1928

John Lewis Shinoe died on 15 March 1928 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 69 John Shinoe was the second child of Lewis and Mary J. Shinoe. He was born in the town of Paris, Grant County, Wis., Sept 7th, 1858.
He passed away at his home in Dubuque, IA, 810 Dodge St., March 15th, 1928, being 69 years, 6 months and 8 days old. The early part of his life was spent... (missing section.) ...service at the grave with Brother Will Davis as the presiding officer. The funeral services were from the Egelhof Chapel and at the Mount Zion Congregational Church, conducted by the pastor, Robert F. Merritt. The burial was beside the other members of his family, three of whom were laid to rest in less than the last 18 months. Mr. Shinoe leaves his widow, Mrs. Ella Shinoe and six daughters; Mrs. Owens and Miss Carrie Shinoe of Chicago, Ill; Mrs. John Horne of Trenton, Fla; Mrs. Bertha Mara of Glenwood, Iowa; Mrs. Pearl Fussell of Platteville and
Miss Gladys of Krammer, N. D. There is also one son living, William Shinoe of
Cuba City, Wis. Of the original family he leaves one brother Bennie of the town of Paris, Wis., and a sister, Mrs. Jas. Harvey of LeMars, Iowa.

Burial

after 15 March 1928

He was buried after 15 March 1928 at Mount Zion Cemetery, Cornelia, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

23 July 1870

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

John Lewis Shinoe was listed in Mary Jane McPherson's household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

1880

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

John Lewis Shinoe was listed as a son in Mary Jane McPherson's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³

1 June 1905

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

John Lewis Shinoe is listed as son-in-law on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Henry Oliver Rister at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

4 August 1910

Elysian, Bottineau, North Dakota

John Lewis Shinoe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Elysian, Bottineau, North Dakota.⁵

John Lewis Shinoe and Ollie Mae Rister lived in 1901 at Bottineau, North Dakota.
John Lewis Shinoe purchased land on 1 December 1904 at Township 160N Range 77W, Bottineau, North Dakota, section 29.

Children of John Lewis Shinoe and Ollie Mae Rister

Nellie Shinoe
Effie Shinoe
Pearl E. Shinoe b. 1 Oct 1890, d. 1 Oct 1976
Ernest Ellsworth Shinoe b. 22 Jun 1892, d. 23 Nov 1918
Ethel Annie Shinoe b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 3 Feb 1970
William McKinley Shinoe+ b. 5 Oct 1896, d. 11 Sep 1976
Bert Shinoe b. c 1898, d. b Mar 1928
Bertha James Shinoe b. c 1898
Caroline Shinoe b. 1 Jan 1902, d. 21 Sep 1955

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 9. Dwelling 55.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 278B.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 139.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED19. Dwelling 168.

Alice Rae Hamaker

F, b. 28 December 1907, d. 8 August 1974

Father*

Ray Glen Hamaker b. 3 Jul 1882, d. c 1919

Mother*

Ruby V. McCoy b. 19 Sep 1885, d. 15 May 1966

Charts: Lars Chris Larsen Descendants Chart

Alice (Hamaker) Larson (Larsen) 1954-Colorized

Alice (Hamaker) Larson (Larsen) 1954

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

22 August 1925

As of 22 August 1925,her married name was Larsen.

Married Name

22 August 1925

As of 22 August 1925,her married name was Larson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 December 1907

Alice Rae Hamaker was born on 28 December 1907 at Nebraska.

She was the daughter of Ray Glen Hamaker and Ruby V. McCoy.

Marriage

22 August 1925

Alice Rae Hamaker married Raymond B. Larsen, son of Lars Chris Larsen and Ane Maria Pedersen, on 22 August 1925 at Wheatland, Wyoming.

Death

8 August 1974

Alice Rae Hamaker died on 8 August 1974 at age 66 Funeral service was held for Alice Rae Larson, 67, on Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the United Memorial Methodist Church in Harrison. Mrs. (Larson) died August 8 at Chadron.

The Rev. C. Robert Todd conducted the service with Kenneth and Roeme Hutson singining "In Times Like These", "Home on the Range" and "Beyond the Sunset". Organist was Mrs. Ruth Hall.

Honorary pallbearers were Elmer Pullen, Ernest Pullen, Bill Coffee, Leslie DeKay, Otto York, Clark Hickey and Frank Harris.

Casket bearers were Jack McMaster, Kenneth Watson, Duke Rabe, Dick Herren, Dan Mack and Robert York. Burial was in the Lusk Cemetery.

Alice Rae Hamaker was born Dec. 28, 1907, to Ruby V. McCoy and Raymond T. Hamker. She spent her childhood in Wyoming and attended Wyoming and Nebraska schools.

She married Raymond Larson Aug. 22, 1925, and three children were born, twin boys who died in infancy and one daughter Norma Rae who was killed in a car accident in 1949.

She was a member of the Rebekah Woodbine Lodge of Harrison and the Prairie Circle Club.

Her husband Raymond and a sister Leona Gray also died previously. Survivors include a sister Marian Braley of Dayton, Wyo; a niece Dixie Lee Oatts of Sheridan; a nephew Rex A. Grey of Silver Springs, Md. and half sisters Maxine Fisher, Fort Laramie; Norma Robertson, Albuquerque, N. M; Vivian Parsons, Harrison, and Esther Ellicott, Maryland.

Burial

after 8 August 1974

She was buried after 8 August 1974 at Lusk Cemetery, Lusk, Niobrara, Wyoming.

Census Date

Location

Description

23 May 1910

Whistle Creek, Sioux, Nebraska

Alice Rae Hamaker was listed as a daughter in Ray Glen Hamaker's household on the 1910 Census at Whistle Creek, Sioux, Nebraska.¹

21 January 1920

Van Tassel, Niobrara, Wyoming

Alice Rae Hamaker was listed as a daughter in Ruby V. McCoy's household on the 1920 Census at Van Tassel, Niobrara, Wyoming.²

10 April 1930

Andrews, Sioux, Nebraska

Alice Rae Hamaker was listed as wife in Raymond B. Larsen's household on the 1930 Census at Andrews, Sioux, Nebraska.³

1940

Bowen, Sioux, Nebraska

Alice Rae Hamaker was listed as wife in Raymond B. Larsen's household on the 1940 Census at Bowen, Sioux, Nebraska.⁴

In 1954 at Sioux, Nebraska, biography of Raymond and Alice (Hamaker) Larson.⁵
Sioux County NE History First 100 Years - page 507 - Raymond and Alice Hamaker Larson-Colorized
Sioux County (NE) History, First 100 Years - page 507 - Raymond and Alice (Hamaker) Larson

Children of Alice Rae Hamaker and Raymond B. Larsen

twin boy Larsen
twin boy Larsen
Norma Rae Larsen b. 1 Jan 1930, d. 18 Sep 1949

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED226. Dwelling 236.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED88. Dwelling 32.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED83-1. Dwelling 48.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bowen, Sioux, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2266; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 83-4.
[S394] Inc. Harrison Community Club, Sioux County (NE) History, First 100 Years, page 507.

Mary Y. (?)

F, b. 1872, d. 1957

Charts: Lars Chris Larsen Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1923

As of circa 1923,her married name was Larson.

Married Name

circa 1923

As of circa 1923,her married name was Larsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1872

Mary Y. (?) was born in 1872 at Pennsylvania.

Marriage

circa 1892

She married unknown (?) circa 1892.

Marriage

circa 1923

Mary Y. (?) married Bryan William Larsen, son of Lars Chris Larsen and Ane Maria Pedersen, circa 1923 ~24 year age difference.

Burial

1957

Mary Y. (?) was buried in 1957 at Harrison Cemetery, Harrison, Sioux, Nebraska.

Mary Y Larsen tombstone - Harrison Cemetery, NE

Death

1957

She died in 1957.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 April 1930

Panhandle, Sioux, Nebraska

Mary Y. (?) was listed as wife in Bryan William Larsen's household on the 1930 Census at Panhandle, Sioux, Nebraska.¹

30 April 1940

Pan-Handle, Sioux, Nebraska

Mary Y. (?) was listed as wife in Bryan William Larsen's household on the 1940 Census at Pan-Handle, Sioux, Nebraska.²

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED83-10. Dwelling 19.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pan-Handle, Sioux, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2266; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 83-10.

Lee J. Orr

M, b. 12 October 1906, d. 28 January 2002

Father*

Rollie W. Orr b. 27 Nov 1876, d. 25 Feb 1941

Mother*

Grace Viola (?) b. 20 Dec 1883, d. 3 Jan 1975

Charts: Lars Chris Larsen Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lee J. Orr was also known as Leemont.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 October 1906

Lee J. Orr was born on 12 October 1906 at Oregon.

He was the son of Rollie W. Orr and Grace Viola (?).

Marriage

circa 1943

Lee J. Orr married Bertha R. Larsen, daughter of Lars Chris Larsen and Ane Maria Pedersen, circa 1943.

Death

28 January 2002

Lee J. Orr died on 28 January 2002 at age 95.

Lee J. Orr and Bertha R. Larsen lived in 1944 at 4815 Nevada, Fresno, Fresno, California.
Lee J. Orr was a cigars in 1949.
He and Bertha R. Larsen lived in 1949 at 4815 Nevada ave, Fresno, California.
Lee J. Orr and Bertha R. Larsen lived in 1955 at 4609 E Nevada ave, Fresno, California.
Lee J. Orr and Bertha R. Larsen lived in May 1970 at Oakland, California.

Magdalena Mader

F, b. 23 September 1860, d. 15 January 1944

Father*

Henry P. Mader b. c 1821, d. Apr 1894

Mother*

Christina Misel b. 1836, d. 15 May 1877

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Magdalena Mader was also known as Helena.

Name Variation

Magdalena Mader was also known as Ellen.

Name Variation

Magdalena Mader was also known as Lena.

Married Name

3 June 1880

As of 3 June 1880,her married name was Sikmann.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 September 1860

Magdalena Mader was born on 23 September 1860 at New York.

She was the daughter of Henry P. Mader and Christina Misel.

Marriage

3 June 1880

Magdalena Mader married Bernhardt Sikmann on 3 June 1880.

Death

15 January 1944

Magdalena Mader died on 15 January 1944 at age 83.

Burial

after 15 January 1944

She was buried after 15 January 1944 at Rosenberg Cemetery, Mission Hill, Yankton, South Dakota.

Magdalena Sickmann tombstone

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1870

Orangeville, Wyoming, New York

Magdalena Mader was listed in Henry P. Mader's household on the 1870 Census at Orangeville, Wyoming, New York; on this same agriculture census record page are Henry Mader, Henry G. Mader, Peter Mader and Jacob Misel.¹

11 June 1880

Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, Dakota Territory

Magdalena Mader was listed as wife in Bernhardt Sikmann's household on the 1880 Census at Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, Dakota Territory.²

21 June 1900

Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota

Magdalena Mader was listed as wife in Bernhardt Sikmann's household on the 1900 Census at Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota.³

11 May 1910

Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota

Magdalena Mader was listed as wife in Bernhardt Sikmann's household on the 1910 Census at Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota.⁴

7 February 1920

Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, South Dakota

Magdalena Mader was listed as mother in Friedrich Georg Sikmann's household on the 1920 Census at Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, South Dakota.⁵

5 April 1930

Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, South Dakota

Magdalena Mader was listed as mother in Joseph Herbert Sickman's household on the 1930 Census at Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, South Dakota.⁶

6 April 1940

Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, South Dakota

Magdalena Mader was listed as grandmother (of wife) in William McKinley Remington's household on the 1940 Census at Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, South Dakota.⁷

Henry P. Mader witnessed the migration in 1873 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Magdalena Mader had 5 with 4 living in 1900 children.
She had 5 with 3 living in 1910 children.
She lived in 1915 at Yankton, South Dakota.
She witnessed the marriage of Louise Christine Frohreich and Chris Larson on 22 December 1915 at home of bride's mother, near Armour, Charles Mix, South Dakota; Married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. S. Frohriech, December 22, at 3 o'clock, her daughter, Louise Christine to Chris Larson. Rev. Friedrickson, of Armour, pronouncing the words that made them man and wife. The wedding was a pretty one. The bride charmingly gowned in white silk trimmed with fur and lace and a veil and carried a wreath and carried a bouquet of white and yellow chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid, a sister of the bride, wore a gown of blue silk trimmed in white embroidery. The groom and his best man, brother of the bride, wore blue serge. There were 130 guests present including Mrs. H. Reimer and son, Willie from Oklahoma, Mrs. Lena Sikmann, of Yankton, both sisters of Mrs. Frohreich, Salma and Walter Fiddler, Charley Holtz and Franky Rempp, of Mission Hill, cousins of the bride. A splendid wedding feast was served at 6 o'clock in the evening. Many valuable present were received by the young couple. The afternoon was spent very socially and in the evening, a dance was given in honor of the marriage. The bride few to womanhood in Charles Mix County and has numerous friends here. The groom also few to manhood in this county and is an industrious young man. They will reside on a farm east of Geddes. The newlyweds left Thursday for Harrison, Nebraska, where they will spend their honeymoon visiting at the home of the grooms parents. We wish to join with friends in extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Larson and wish them a long and prosperous life. They expect to be home after February 1st.⁸

Children of Magdalena Mader and Bernhardt Sikmann

Friedrich Georg Sikmann b. 3 Feb 1882, d. 27 Apr 1929
Joseph Herbert Sickman+ b. 25 Mar 1883, d. 27 Oct 1973
Franz Michael Sikmann b. 16 Feb 1885, d. 5 Mar 1910
Rosanna Christina Sikmann+ b. 15 May 1889
Lillie E. Sikmann b. 14 Jul 1891, d. 21 Jul 1891

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 26. Dwelling 211.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED107. Dwelling 79.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED351. Dwelling 140.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 148.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED259. Dwelling 52.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-24. Dwelling 33.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3870; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 68-24.
[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949, Spouse: Chris Lorson.

Bernhardt Sikmann

M, b. 2 February 1843, d. 21 July 1913

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Bernhardt Sikmann was also known as Ben.

Name Variation

Bernhardt Sikmann was also known as Siekmann.

Name Variation

Bernhardt Sikmann was also known as Sikman.

Name Variation

Bernhardt Sikmann was also known as Bernard.

Name Variation

Bernhardt Sikmann was also known as Sihmann.

Name Variation

Bernhardt Sikmann was also known as Sickman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 February 1843

Bernhardt Sikmann was born on 2 February 1843 at Munster, Germany.

Marriage

3 June 1880

He married Magdalena Mader, daughter of Henry P. Mader and Christina Misel, on 3 June 1880.

Death

21 July 1913

Bernhardt Sikmann died on 21 July 1913 at Yankton, South Dakota, at age 70.

Burial

after 21 July 1913

He was buried after 21 July 1913 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Yankton, South Dakota, Grave 2 Lot B Block 47.¹

Bernhardt Sickmann tombstone

Census Date

Location

Description

11 June 1880

Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, Dakota Territory

Bernhardt Sikmann was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Township 93 Range 55, Yankton, Dakota Territory.²

21 June 1900

Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota.³

11 May 1910

Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota.⁴

Bernhardt Sikmann immigrated in 1870 to Iowa.
He migrated in 1878 at South Dakota.
In 1904 BERNART SIKMANN, a well-known resident of Yankton county, was born in Munster, Germany, on the 2d of February, 1843, his parents being lifelong residents of that country. At the age of twenty-seven years, in 1870, he left his native land and came to the United States, first locating in Dubuque, Iowa, where he spent a year and a half. He next went to Arkansas, where he remained nine months, and then returned to Iowa, making his home there until 1878, when he came to South Dakota, Yankton county being his destination. After working for others for nine months he took up one hundred and sixty acres of land eight miles north of the city of Yankton, but did not immediately turn his attention to agricultural pursuits. For two years he was employed in a brickyard and in 1875 embarked in the same line of business on his own account, operating that yard for eight years. He met with success in that undertaking and erected for himself a fine brick residence and two barns. During the flood of 1881 he lost a kiln of brick and his house was damaged to some extent, his loss amounting to about one thousand dollars. In 1882 Mr. Sikmann bought one hundred and eighty acres of wild land in Yankton county and engaged in its operation in connection with the manufacture of brick in Yankton. He built a good residence and barns upon his place in 1892 and in July of that year took up his residence there, it being still his home, though he continues to own property in the city to the amount of about eight acres. His farm now comprises two hundred and eight acres, which with the assistance of his sons he has placed under a high state of cultivation. On the 3d of June, 1880, Mr. Sikmann was united in marriage to Miss Lena Mader, a daughter of Henry and Christina Mader, who were both natives of Germany, but were living in New York at the time of Mrs. Sikmann's birth. In 1873 her father brought his family to South Dakota and entered a tract of wild land in Yankton county, soon becoming a well-known and successful farmer of this locality. He died April 1894, having survived his wife for several years, she having passed away on the 15th of May, 1877. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Sikmann have been born five children: Fred, now twenty-one years of age; Joseph, Frank, Rosa and Lillie (died July 21, 1891). All are at home and have been given good common-school educations, the daughter being still a student in the
local schools. Socially the family is one of prominence in the community where they reside, and the wife and mother is a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. Sikmann is a Democrat in politics and does all in his power to insure the success of his party.⁵
He lived in 1910 at Township 93N Range 55W, Yankton, South Dakota, 21 94N 54W 29
10 93N 55W 23
11 93N 55W 23
14 93N 55W 23
15 93N 55W 23
2 93N 55W 23
11 93N 55W 23
17 93N 55W 14 East Part of Yankton.⁶

Children of Bernhardt Sikmann and Magdalena Mader

Friedrich Georg Sikmann b. 3 Feb 1882, d. 27 Apr 1929
Joseph Herbert Sickman+ b. 25 Mar 1883, d. 27 Oct 1973
Franz Michael Sikmann b. 16 Feb 1885, d. 5 Mar 1910
Rosanna Christina Sikmann+ b. 15 May 1889
Lillie E. Sikmann b. 14 Jul 1891, d. 21 Jul 1891

Citations

[S285] South Dakota Yankton County Cemetery Records, by South Dakota.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED107. Dwelling 79.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED351. Dwelling 140.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED444. Dwelling 148.
[S281] Doane Robinson, History of South Dakota, page 1349.
[S284] South Dakota Yankton Atlas, by South Dakota.