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William Horstmann

M, b. 21 June 1868, d. before October 1960

Father*

Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann b. 16 Jun 1827, d. 25 Mar 1894

Mother*

Wilhelmina Katharine Hasz b. 15 Dec 1843, d. 22 Jul 1916

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William Horstmann was also known as Frederick William.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William Horstmann was also known as Frederick William.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 June 1868	William Horstmann was born on 21 June 1868 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann and Wilhelmina Katharine Hasz.
Marriage	6 March 1904	William Horstmann married Emma Katharine Meyer on 6 March 1904 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	before October 1960	William Horstmann died before October 1960.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 June 1868

William Horstmann was born on 21 June 1868 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

6 March 1904

William Horstmann married Emma Katharine Meyer on 6 March 1904 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

before October 1960

William Horstmann died before October 1960.

Census Date	Location	Description
29 July 1870	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	William Horstmann was listed in Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1880	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	William Horstmann was listed as a son in Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

29 July 1870

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

William Horstmann was listed in Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1880

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

William Horstmann was listed as a son in Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 293. Page 20. Dwelling 151.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 285B.

Augustus Horstmann

M, b. 14 November 1869, d. 8 October 1960

Father*

Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann b. 16 Jun 1827, d. 25 Mar 1894

Mother*

Wilhelmina Katharine Hasz b. 15 Dec 1843, d. 22 Jul 1916

August Horstmann 12 Oct 1901

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Augustus Horstmann was also known as Karl August.
Name Variation		Augustus Horstmann was also known as August C.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Augustus Horstmann was also known as Karl August.

Name Variation

Augustus Horstmann was also known as August C.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 November 1869	Augustus Horstmann was born on 14 November 1869 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann and Wilhelmina Katharine Hasz.
Marriage	13 October 1901	Augustus Horstmann married Emma Rathjen on 13 October 1901 Emma Rathjen and August Horstmann wedding portrait. Emma Rathjen and August Horstmann wedding portrait 12 Oct 1901
Death	8 October 1960	Augustus Horstmann died on 8 October 1960 at age 90 August Horstmann, son of Frederick H Horstmann and Wilhelmina (Hasz) Horstmann, was born at Westfield on Nov 11, 1869. He attended the Parochial School of the St John's Lutheran church in Loganville, and he became a member of this church. Most of his early life was spent on a farm. However, he also belonged to the Reedsburg Fire Department, and came to Reedsburg by bicycle to answer the fire alarm many times. He also spent some time in comparatively early life working for the Townsend Brothers of Reedsburg. He was married to Emma Rathjen on Oct 13, 1901, and to this union were born five children: Henry and August, both of Rock Springs; Mrs Hilbert Kleeber, of Reedsburg; Mrs Ed Sonnenberg of Milwaukee, and Fred of Beaver Dam. Mr Horstmann was a member of the choir of the Loganville Lutheran church. Mrs Horstmann died Oct 1, 1934, and her husband continued on the farm for another 14 or 15 years, before he came to live with mrs Kleeber in Reedsburg in 1950. He had been gradually failing in health, though he found great joy in passing his 90th birthday in November, 1959. He died on Saturday, Oct 8, and he is survived by the five children named above; one sister, Mrs P H Peper; one brother, Frederick, both of Madison; 27 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Phelps funeral home on Monday, Oct 10 at 2:30 p.m with the Rev Paul B White officiating, and burial was in Greenwood cemetery.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 November 1869

Augustus Horstmann was born on 14 November 1869 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann and Wilhelmina Katharine Hasz.

Marriage

13 October 1901

Augustus Horstmann married Emma Rathjen on 13 October 1901 Emma Rathjen and August Horstmann wedding portrait.

Emma Rathjen and August Horstmann wedding portrait 12 Oct 1901

Death

8 October 1960

Augustus Horstmann died on 8 October 1960 at age 90 August Horstmann, son of Frederick H Horstmann and Wilhelmina (Hasz) Horstmann, was born at Westfield on Nov 11, 1869.
He attended the Parochial School of the St John's Lutheran church in Loganville, and he became a member of this church.
Most of his early life was spent on a farm.
However, he also belonged to the Reedsburg Fire Department, and came to Reedsburg by bicycle to answer the fire alarm many times.
He also spent some time in comparatively early life working for the Townsend Brothers of Reedsburg.
He was married to Emma Rathjen on Oct 13, 1901, and to this union were born five children: Henry and August, both of Rock Springs; Mrs Hilbert Kleeber, of Reedsburg; Mrs Ed Sonnenberg of Milwaukee, and Fred of Beaver Dam.
Mr Horstmann was a member of the choir of the Loganville Lutheran church.

Mrs Horstmann died Oct 1, 1934, and her husband continued on the farm for another 14 or 15 years, before he came to live with mrs Kleeber in Reedsburg in 1950.

He had been gradually failing in health, though he found great joy in passing his 90th birthday in November, 1959.

He died on Saturday, Oct 8, and he is survived by the five children named above; one sister, Mrs P H Peper; one brother, Frederick, both of Madison; 27 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Phelps funeral home on Monday, Oct 10 at 2:30 p.m with the Rev Paul B White officiating, and burial was in Greenwood cemetery.¹

Census Date	Location	Description
29 July 1870	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Augustus Horstmann was listed in Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
1880	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Augustus Horstmann was listed as a son in Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.³
1920	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Augustus Horstmann was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

29 July 1870

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Augustus Horstmann was listed in Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1880

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Augustus Horstmann was listed as a son in Frederick Wilhelm Horstmann's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1920

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Augustus Horstmann was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Children of Augustus Horstmann and Emma Rathjen

Henry W. Horstmann+ b. 25 Apr 1902, d. Mar 1982
August Albert Horstmann+ b. 4 Feb 1904, d. 25 Oct 1994
Valera Anna Ida Horstmann b. 30 Oct 1906, d. 29 Oct 1985
Veronica Marie Horstmann b. 20 May 1909, d. 21 May 1979
Fred Horstmann b. 8 Sep 1914, d. Mar 1976

Citations

[S208] Reedsburg Times Press, Thursday, October 13, 1960.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 293. Page 20. Dwelling 151.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 285B.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 273.

Agnes Croal

F, b. circa 1874, d. 4 April 1875

Father*

Andrew James Croal b. Jan 1822, d. 2 May 1903

Mother*

Honora Brigid Gormanly b. 1834, d. 2 Jan 1881

Charts: John A. Croal Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1874	Agnes Croal was born circa 1874.
		She was the daughter of Andrew James Croal and Honora Brigid Gormanly.
Death	4 April 1875	Agnes Croal died on 4 April 1875 died before turning 1 year old.
Burial	after 4 April 1875	She was buried after 4 April 1875 at Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1874

Agnes Croal was born circa 1874.

She was the daughter of Andrew James Croal and Honora Brigid Gormanly.

Death

4 April 1875

Agnes Croal died on 4 April 1875 died before turning 1 year old.

Burial

after 4 April 1875

She was buried after 4 April 1875 at Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S230] Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries Cemetery records, by Milwaukee, Block: 6 Row: 256.

Ruth L. Strickert

F, b. circa 1920, d. after June 1965

Charts: Patrick Henry Kaney Descendants Chart
John A. Croal Descendants Chart

Ruth Stricker Kaney 1961-Colorized

Ruth Stricker Kaney 1961

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Ruth L. Strickert was also known as Stricker.
Married Name	November 1956	As of November 1956,her married name was Kaney.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ruth L. Strickert was also known as Stricker.

Married Name

November 1956

As of November 1956,her married name was Kaney.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1920	Ruth L. Strickert was born circa 1920.
Marriage	November 1956	She married Albert Charles Kaney, son of James Francis Kaney and Mary Anne Byrne, in November 1956. Marriage license for Albert Kaney and Ruth L. Strickert - 27 Nov 1956 - The Mason City Globe-Gazette (Mason City, IA)
Death	after June 1965	Ruth L. Strickert died after June 1965.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1920

Ruth L. Strickert was born circa 1920.

Marriage

November 1956

She married Albert Charles Kaney, son of James Francis Kaney and Mary Anne Byrne, in November 1956.

Marriage license for Albert Kaney and Ruth L. Strickert - 27 Nov 1956 - The Mason City Globe-Gazette (Mason City, IA)

Death

after June 1965

Ruth L. Strickert died after June 1965.

Ruth L. Strickert lived in 1956 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Roger Reiny Hasz

M, b. 14 November 1940, d. 16 September 2018

Father*

Rhinehart Hasz b. 2 Nov 1909, d. 1 Dec 1951

Mother*

LaVeta Mathilda Meyer b. 29 Apr 1912, d. 4 Nov 1992

Roger Hasz 1958 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 November 1940	Roger Reiny Hasz was born on 14 November 1940 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Rhinehart Hasz and LaVeta Mathilda Meyer.
Death	16 September 2018	Roger Reiny Hasz died on 16 September 2018 at age 77 Roger R. Hasz, 77, Columbus, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 14, 1940, in Reedsburg, to Rhinehart and LaVita (Meyer) Hasz and was raised in Loganville, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1958 until 1961. He volunteered for both the Baraboo and Columbus Fire Departments. Roger was also a member of the Baraboo Elks Club, American Legion Post 62 and served on the Faith Lutheran Church board where he was a member. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and spending time with his friends and family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Survivors include his son, Ryan (Jody) Hasz of Cambridge; his daughter, Jodie Hasz-Aguero of Baraboo; three grandchildren, Jason Lange, Stephany Hasz and Kera Birch; one sister, Linda (Harlow) Jarvis of Reedsburg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 20, at Faith Lutheran Church, 120 Faith Drive, Columbus. The Rev. Mark Petersen will officiate. Full military honors by American Legion Post 62 will follow. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Loganville. Jensen Funeral & Cremation, Columbus, is serving the family.
Burial	after 16 September 2018	He was buried after 16 September 2018 at Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 November 1940

Roger Reiny Hasz was born on 14 November 1940 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Rhinehart Hasz and LaVeta Mathilda Meyer.

Death

16 September 2018

Roger Reiny Hasz died on 16 September 2018 at age 77 Roger R. Hasz, 77, Columbus, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born Nov. 14, 1940, in Reedsburg, to Rhinehart and LaVita (Meyer) Hasz and was raised in Loganville, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1958 until 1961. He volunteered for both the Baraboo and Columbus Fire Departments. Roger was also a member of the Baraboo Elks Club, American Legion Post 62 and served on the Faith Lutheran Church board where he was a member. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and spending time with his friends and family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include his son, Ryan (Jody) Hasz of Cambridge; his daughter, Jodie Hasz-Aguero of Baraboo; three grandchildren, Jason Lange, Stephany Hasz and Kera Birch; one sister, Linda (Harlow) Jarvis of Reedsburg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 20, at Faith Lutheran Church, 120 Faith Drive, Columbus. The Rev. Mark Petersen will officiate. Full military honors by American Legion Post 62 will follow. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Loganville.

Jensen Funeral & Cremation, Columbus, is serving the family.

Burial

after 16 September 2018

He was buried after 16 September 2018 at Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Roger Reiny Hasz graduated in 1958 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Harold D. Searle

M, b. 3 September 1933, d. 9 March 2007

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 September 1933	Harold D. Searle was born on 3 September 1933.
Marriage	15 April 1953	He married Jacqueline Anna Nyland, daughter of Jack Axel Nyland and Delia (?), on 15 April 1953.
Divorce	3 April 1968	Harold D. Searle and Jacqueline Anna Nyland were divorced on 3 April 1968 at Oregon.
Death	9 March 2007	Harold D. Searle died on 9 March 2007 at age 73.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 September 1933

Harold D. Searle was born on 3 September 1933.

Marriage

15 April 1953

He married Jacqueline Anna Nyland, daughter of Jack Axel Nyland and Delia (?), on 15 April 1953.

Divorce

3 April 1968

Harold D. Searle and Jacqueline Anna Nyland were divorced on 3 April 1968 at Oregon.

Death

9 March 2007

Harold D. Searle died on 9 March 2007 at age 73.

Kenneth Leroy Bobbett

M, b. 27 March 1932, d. 3 May 2007

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 March 1932	Kenneth Leroy Bobbett was born on 27 March 1932 at Nebraska City, Nebraska.
Death	3 May 2007	He died on 3 May 2007 at age 75 Kenneth Leroy Bobbett, died May 3, 2007 at age 75. Mr. Bobbett was born March 27, 1932, in Nebraska City, Neb. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and moved to Oregon City in 1956. He was a paper tester who worked for Publishers Paper for 41 years and was a member of Local 68. In 1960, he married Joan F. Imholt. Survivors include his wife; son, Jim; daughters, Julie Hampton and Jeannie Baker; brother, Paul; sister, Mildred; and seven grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Hillside Chapel. Source: The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, Sunday, May 6, 2007.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 March 1932

Kenneth Leroy Bobbett was born on 27 March 1932 at Nebraska City, Nebraska.

Death

3 May 2007

He died on 3 May 2007 at age 75 Kenneth Leroy Bobbett, died May 3, 2007 at age 75. Mr. Bobbett was born March 27, 1932, in Nebraska City, Neb. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and moved to Oregon City in 1956. He was a paper tester who worked for Publishers Paper for 41 years and was a member of Local 68. In 1960, he married Joan F. Imholt. Survivors include his wife; son, Jim; daughters, Julie Hampton and Jeannie Baker; brother, Paul; sister, Mildred; and seven grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Hillside Chapel. Source: The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, Sunday, May 6, 2007.

John Peters Muller

M, b. 6 October 1829, d. 24 December 1877

Father*

(?) Muller

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 October 1829	John Peters Muller was born on 6 October 1829 at Germany.
		He was the son of (?) Muller.
Marriage	15 April 1860	John Peters Muller married Grace Janssen Klein on 15 April 1860 at Germany.
Death	24 December 1877	John Peters Muller died on 24 December 1877 at Macon, Illinois, at age 48.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 October 1829

John Peters Muller was born on 6 October 1829 at Germany.

He was the son of (?) Muller.

Marriage

15 April 1860

John Peters Muller married Grace Janssen Klein on 15 April 1860 at Germany.

Death

24 December 1877

John Peters Muller died on 24 December 1877 at Macon, Illinois, at age 48.

John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein immigrated in 1873.

Children of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein

Emma Muller+ b. 24 Sep 1863, d. b 1898
Jennie Wilhelmina Muller+ b. 4 Jan 1868, d. 4 Jan 1946
Tillena Muller+ b. 11 Oct 1873, d. 11 May 1960

Emma Muller

F, b. 24 September 1863, d. before 1898

Father*

John Peters Muller b. 6 Oct 1829, d. 24 Dec 1877

Mother*

Grace Janssen Klein b. 21 Jan 1838, d. Oct 1878

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	18 June 1880	As of 18 June 1880,her married name was Claussen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

18 June 1880

As of 18 June 1880,her married name was Claussen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 September 1863	Emma Muller was born on 24 September 1863 at Germany.
		She was the daughter of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein.
Marriage	26 September 1880	Emma Muller married Henry Claussen on 26 September 1880 at Forsythe, Macon, Illinois.¹
Death	before 1898	Emma Muller died before 1898.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 September 1863

Emma Muller was born on 24 September 1863 at Germany.

She was the daughter of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein.

Marriage

26 September 1880

Emma Muller married Henry Claussen on 26 September 1880 at Forsythe, Macon, Illinois.¹

Death

before 1898

Emma Muller died before 1898.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1880	Illini, Macon, Illinois	Emma Muller was listed as a servant on the 1880 Census at Illini, Macon, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1880

Illini, Macon, Illinois

Emma Muller was listed as a servant on the 1880 Census at Illini, Macon, Illinois.²

Emma Muller immigrated with John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein in 1873.

Children of Emma Muller and Henry Claussen

Lydia L. Claussen b. Aug 1882
John William Claussen+ b. 4 Aug 1885, d. 16 Jul 1952

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, listed under Henry Claussell.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page No. 22, Supervisor Dist No. 5, Enumeration Dist 155.

John William Claussen

M, b. 4 August 1885, d. 16 July 1952

Father*

Henry Claussen b. 24 Aug 1856, d. 16 Mar 1924

Mother*

Emma Muller b. 24 Sep 1863, d. b 1898

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 August 1885	John William Claussen was born on 4 August 1885 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Henry Claussen and Emma Muller.
Marriage	circa 1911	John William Claussen married Nellie E. (?), daughter of (?) Small, circa 1911.
Death	16 July 1952	John William Claussen died on 16 July 1952 at San Francisco, California, at age 66.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 August 1885

John William Claussen was born on 4 August 1885 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry Claussen and Emma Muller.

Marriage

circa 1911

John William Claussen married Nellie E. (?), daughter of (?) Small, circa 1911.

Death

16 July 1952

John William Claussen died on 16 July 1952 at San Francisco, California, at age 66.¹

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1900	Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota	John William Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.²
26 May 1910	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	John William Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.³
8 April 1930	San Francisco, San Francisco, California	John William Claussen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at San Francisco, San Francisco, California.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota

John William Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.²

26 May 1910

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

John William Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

8 April 1930

San Francisco, San Francisco, California

John William Claussen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at San Francisco, San Francisco, California.⁴

John William Claussen obtained US Social Security Card; listed in CA Death Index.

Child of John William Claussen and Nellie E. (?)

Mercedes L. Claussen b. c 1915

Citations

[S204] California Death Records (published).
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 34.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 245.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED38-268. Dwelling 213.

Lydia L. Claussen

F, b. August 1882

Father*

Henry Claussen b. 24 Aug 1856, d. 16 Mar 1924

Mother*

Emma Muller b. 24 Sep 1863, d. b 1898

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	August 1882	Lydia L. Claussen was born in August 1882 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Henry Claussen and Emma Muller.
UNMARRIED	1930	As of 1930, Lydia L. Claussen was never married.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

August 1882

Lydia L. Claussen was born in August 1882 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Henry Claussen and Emma Muller.

UNMARRIED

1930

As of 1930, Lydia L. Claussen was never married.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1900	Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota	Lydia L. Claussen was listed as a daughter in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.¹
21 April 1930	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Lydia L. Claussen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, living at 410 Fourth Street.²

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota

Lydia L. Claussen was listed as a daughter in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.¹

21 April 1930

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Lydia L. Claussen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, living at 410 Fourth Street.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 34.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-1. Dwelling 53.

Henry J. Jolin

M, b. 19 July 1910, d. 26 September 1962

Father*

Henry Jolin Jr. b. Aug 1861, d. a 1925

Mother*

Mary Desjarlis b. 1866, d. a 1925

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henry J. Jolin was also known as Pete.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry J. Jolin was also known as Pete.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 July 1910	Henry J. Jolin was born on 19 July 1910 at Elk Point, Union, South Dakota.
		He was the son of Henry Jolin Jr. and Mary Desjarlis.
Marriage	27 June 1936	Henry J. Jolin married Evelyn Silvie Abraham, daughter of Andrew Abraham and Lizzie Carrie Satter, on 27 June 1936 Evelyn Abraham and Henry Jolin Jr engagement announcement. Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel June 23, 1936 - Evelyn Abraham and Henry Jolin Jr engagement announcement
Death	26 September 1962	Henry J. Jolin died on 26 September 1962 at Newcastle, Wyoming, at age 52 "Sioux City man killed. Electric shock claims workman, Henry J. Jolin, 52, 1205 Pierce Street, an electrician for Needham Packing Co., Inc., was killed Wednesday by electric shock at Newcastle, Wyo., where he was working on equipment being installed for a new plant. Mr. Jolin had been sent to Newcastle Monday to help with work at a packing plant, which will be opened soon. Mr. Jolin, a Sioux City resident for 47 years, was born July 19, 1910 at Elk Point, SD. He was a member of St. Jean Baptiste Catholic church. Survivors include the widow, Evelyn; a son, Terry, at home; two daughters, Lt. Janet Jolin at the army hospital in El Paso, Tex., and Miss Joann Jolin of Cedar Rapids, Ia; a sister, Mrs. Laura Saucier of Sioux City, and four brothers, Eugene of Elk Point, William, Clarence, and Joseph, all of Los Angeles, Cal. The body will be sent to the Larkin funeral home." "Henry J. Jolin Funeral services for Henry J. Jolin, 52, 1205 Pierce street, an electrician who was killed Wednesday by electric shock at Newcastle, Wyo., where he was working at a Needham Packing Co., plan to be opened soon, will be at 10am Saturday at St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church. Rev. Stephen Geusic will officiate and burial will be in the Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock tonight at the Larkin funeral home."¹
Burial	29 September 1962	He was buried on 29 September 1962 at Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 July 1910

Henry J. Jolin was born on 19 July 1910 at Elk Point, Union, South Dakota.

He was the son of Henry Jolin Jr. and Mary Desjarlis.

Marriage

27 June 1936

Henry J. Jolin married Evelyn Silvie Abraham, daughter of Andrew Abraham and Lizzie Carrie Satter, on 27 June 1936 Evelyn Abraham and Henry Jolin Jr engagement announcement.

Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel June 23, 1936 - Evelyn Abraham and Henry Jolin Jr engagement announcement

Death

26 September 1962

Henry J. Jolin died on 26 September 1962 at Newcastle, Wyoming, at age 52 "Sioux City man killed. Electric shock claims workman, Henry J. Jolin, 52, 1205 Pierce Street, an electrician for Needham Packing Co., Inc., was killed Wednesday by electric shock at Newcastle, Wyo., where he was working on equipment being installed for a new plant. Mr. Jolin had been sent to Newcastle Monday to help with work at a packing plant, which will be opened soon. Mr. Jolin, a Sioux City resident for 47 years, was born July 19, 1910 at Elk Point, SD. He was a member of St. Jean Baptiste Catholic church. Survivors include the widow, Evelyn; a son, Terry, at home; two daughters, Lt. Janet Jolin at the army hospital in El Paso, Tex., and Miss Joann Jolin of Cedar Rapids, Ia; a sister, Mrs. Laura Saucier of Sioux City, and four brothers, Eugene of Elk Point, William, Clarence, and Joseph, all of Los Angeles, Cal. The body will be sent to the Larkin funeral home." "Henry J. Jolin Funeral services for Henry J. Jolin, 52, 1205 Pierce street, an electrician who was killed Wednesday by electric shock at Newcastle, Wyo., where he was working at a Needham Packing Co., plan to be opened soon, will be at 10am Saturday at St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church. Rev. Stephen Geusic will officiate and burial will be in the Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock tonight at the Larkin funeral home."¹

Burial

29 September 1962

He was buried on 29 September 1962 at Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 January 1920	Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa	Henry J. Jolin was listed as a son in Henry Jolin Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.²
1940	Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa	Henry J. Jolin was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.³

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Henry J. Jolin was listed as a son in Henry Jolin Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.²

1940

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Henry J. Jolin was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.³

Henry J. Jolin was a electrician.

Citations

[S297] Mrs. Leo A. Abrahamson, The Abraham Olson Family - Second Edition, page 72.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED209. Dwelling 336-474.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T627_1216; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 97-72.

Osborne M. Sandberg

M, b. 17 March 1909, d. 25 October 1995

Adoptive father*

Oscar Julius Ronning b. 2 Jul 1890, d. 13 May 1972

Adoptive mother*

Anna Gustine Abraham b. 23 Apr 1892, d. 20 Dec 1972

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 March 1909	Osborne M. Sandberg was born on 17 March 1909 at Norway.
		He was the son of Oscar Julius Ronning and Anna Gustine Abraham.
Death	25 October 1995	Osborne M. Sandberg died on 25 October 1995 at age 86.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1909

Osborne M. Sandberg was born on 17 March 1909 at Norway.

He was the son of Oscar Julius Ronning and Anna Gustine Abraham.

Death

25 October 1995

Osborne M. Sandberg died on 25 October 1995 at age 86.

Census Date	Location	Description
16 January 1920	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Osborne M. Sandberg was listed as a boarder in Oscar Julius Ronning's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

16 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Osborne M. Sandberg was listed as a boarder in Oscar Julius Ronning's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Osborne M. Sandberg obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
He immigrated in 1911.
In October 1963 Mr. & Mrs. O. Ronning honored at open house for 50th anniversary. About 250 guests were in attendance at the Roseni Lutheran church on Sunday October 6, honoring Mr. And Mrs. Oscar Ronning for their golden wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by a nephew and wife, Mr. And Mrs. Orville Ronning, and other relatives… Mrs. Johnnah Gray, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Osborne Sandbert, were at the silver service. Mrs. Evelyn Jolin and Mrs. Jack Clausen of Sioux City cut and served the wedding cake. Orville Ronning and Osborne Sandbert took care of the cards and monetary gifts. All of the attendants of 50 years ago were present for the occasion… The honored couple received a congratulatory telephone call from Senator Karl Mundt and a telegram from Mayor Cruisenberry of Sioux Falls.²
He lived in 1972 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Stamp 253. Sheet 3A, dwelling 46.
[S297] Mrs. Leo A. Abrahamson, The Abraham Olson Family - Second Edition, page 68.

Doris A. Simpson

F, b. 1 May 1920, d. 25 November 1993

Father*

John A. Simpson b. 18 Sep 1883, d. 23 Oct 1927

Mother*

Nellie Stoen b. 5 Jun 1886, d. 19 Nov 1954

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	30 September 1939	As of 30 September 1939,her married name was Ronning.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 September 1939

As of 30 September 1939,her married name was Ronning.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 May 1920	Doris A. Simpson was born on 1 May 1920 at South Dakota.
		She was the daughter of John A. Simpson and Nellie Stoen.
Marriage	30 September 1939	Doris A. Simpson married Orville Marvin Ronning, son of Edward Martin Ronning and Laura Kathrina Abraham, on 30 September 1939 at Clay, South Dakota.¹
Death	25 November 1993	Doris A. Simpson died on 25 November 1993 at South Dakota at age 73.
Burial	after 25 November 1993	She was buried after 25 November 1993 at Roseni Lutheran Church Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 May 1920

Doris A. Simpson was born on 1 May 1920 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of John A. Simpson and Nellie Stoen.

Marriage

30 September 1939

Doris A. Simpson married Orville Marvin Ronning, son of Edward Martin Ronning and Laura Kathrina Abraham, on 30 September 1939 at Clay, South Dakota.¹

Death

25 November 1993

Doris A. Simpson died on 25 November 1993 at South Dakota at age 73.

Burial

after 25 November 1993

She was buried after 25 November 1993 at Roseni Lutheran Church Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location	Description
8 April 1930	Garfield, Clay, South Dakota	Doris A. Simpson was listed as a daughter in Nellie Stoen's household on the 1930 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

Description

8 April 1930

Garfield, Clay, South Dakota

Doris A. Simpson was listed as a daughter in Nellie Stoen's household on the 1930 Census at Garfield, Clay, South Dakota.²

Doris A. Simpson obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota.
In October 1963 Mr. & Mrs. O. Ronning honored at open house for 50th anniversary. About 250 guests were in attendance at the Roseni Lutheran church on Sunday October 6, honoring Mr. And Mrs. Oscar Ronning for their golden wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by a nephew and wife, Mr. And Mrs. Orville Ronning, and other relatives… Mrs. Johnnah Gray, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Osborne Sandbert, were at the silver service. Mrs. Evelyn Jolin and Mrs. Jack Clausen of Sioux City cut and served the wedding cake. Orville Ronning and Osborne Sandbert took care of the cards and monetary gifts. All of the attendants of 50 years ago were present for the occasion… The honored couple received a congratulatory telephone call from Senator Karl Mundt and a telegram from Mayor Cruisenberry of Sioux Falls.³
In 1965 Edward Ronnings observe 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, September 26. About 250 relatives and friends helped Mr. And Mrs. Edward Ronning observe their golden wedding anniversary at the Roseni Lutheran church parlors on Sunday, Sept. 26. Mr. And Mrs. Orville Ronning and grandchildren of the honored couple hosted the event.
She lived in 1983 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Garfield, Clay, South Dakota; Roll: 2220; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 563.0.
[S297] Mrs. Leo A. Abrahamson, The Abraham Olson Family - Second Edition, page 68.

Johanna L. Ronning

F, b. 25 November 1903, d. 6 March 1999

Father*

John Ronning b. 13 Jun 1853, d. 20 Oct 1943

Mother*

Laura Solbue b. Jul 1868, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Johanna L. Ronning was also known as Johnna.
Married Name		Her married name was Gray.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johanna L. Ronning was also known as Johnna.

Married Name

Her married name was Gray.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Johanna L. Ronning married (?) Gray.
Birth	25 November 1903	Johanna L. Ronning was born on 25 November 1903 at South Dakota.
		She was the daughter of John Ronning and Laura Solbue.
Death	6 March 1999	Johanna L. Ronning died on 6 March 1999 at age 95.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Johanna L. Ronning married (?) Gray.

Birth

25 November 1903

Johanna L. Ronning was born on 25 November 1903 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of John Ronning and Laura Solbue.

Death

6 March 1999

Johanna L. Ronning died on 6 March 1999 at age 95.

Census Date	Location	Description
6 May 1910	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Johanna L. Ronning was listed as a daughter in John Ronning's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

6 May 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Johanna L. Ronning was listed as a daughter in John Ronning's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Johanna L. Ronning obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota.
In October 1963 Mr. & Mrs. O. Ronning honored at open house for 50th anniversary. About 250 guests were in attendance at the Roseni Lutheran church on Sunday October 6, honoring Mr. And Mrs. Oscar Ronning for their golden wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by a nephew and wife, Mr. And Mrs. Orville Ronning, and other relatives… Mrs. Johnnah Gray, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Osborne Sandbert, were at the silver service. Mrs. Evelyn Jolin and Mrs. Jack Clausen of Sioux City cut and served the wedding cake. Orville Ronning and Osborne Sandbert took care of the cards and monetary gifts. All of the attendants of 50 years ago were present for the occasion… The honored couple received a congratulatory telephone call from Senator Karl Mundt and a telegram from Mayor Cruisenberry of Sioux Falls.²
She lived in 1983 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 124.
[S297] Mrs. Leo A. Abrahamson, The Abraham Olson Family - Second Edition, page 68.

(?) Gray

M, d. before 1963

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		(?) Gray married Johanna L. Ronning, daughter of John Ronning and Laura Solbue.
Death	before 1963	(?) Gray died before 1963.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

(?) Gray married Johanna L. Ronning, daughter of John Ronning and Laura Solbue.

Death

before 1963

(?) Gray died before 1963.

Oscar Myhre

M, b. 22 September 1919, d. September 1984

Father*

Carl Myhre b. c 1892

Mother*

Dorthea Marie Barboe b. Aug 1886

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 September 1919	Oscar Myhre was born on 22 September 1919 at South Dakota.
		He was the son of Carl Myhre and Dorthea Marie Barboe.
Marriage	7 March 1939	Oscar Myhre married Alvira Louise Abraham, daughter of Alfred Rudolph Abraham and Josie J. Jamtgaard, on 7 March 1939 at Lincoln, South Dakota.
Death	September 1984	Oscar Myhre died in September 1984.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 September 1919

Oscar Myhre was born on 22 September 1919 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Carl Myhre and Dorthea Marie Barboe.

Marriage

7 March 1939

Oscar Myhre married Alvira Louise Abraham, daughter of Alfred Rudolph Abraham and Josie J. Jamtgaard, on 7 March 1939 at Lincoln, South Dakota.

Death

September 1984

Oscar Myhre died in September 1984.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Big Springs, Union, South Dakota	Oscar Myhre was listed as a son in Carl Myhre's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Big Springs, Union, South Dakota

Oscar Myhre was listed as a son in Carl Myhre's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.

Oscar Myhre obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Sun City, Maricopa, Arizona.

Delia Rosina Shuck

F, b. 16 July 1907, d. 29 April 2002

Father*

Jesse Burton Shuck b. 24 May 1881, d. Nov 1966

Mother*

Elizabeth Emma Rosina Behnke b. 9 Aug 1883, d. 4 Jun 1946

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Delia Rosina Shuck was also known as Adelia.
Married Name	18 September 1929	As of 18 September 1929,her married name was Jamtgaard.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Delia Rosina Shuck was also known as Adelia.

Married Name

18 September 1929

As of 18 September 1929,her married name was Jamtgaard.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 July 1907	Delia Rosina Shuck was born on 16 July 1907 at South Dakota.
		She was the daughter of Jesse Burton Shuck and Elizabeth Emma Rosina Behnke.
Marriage	18 September 1929	Delia Rosina Shuck married Louis Jamtgaard, son of Johan Olsen Jamtgaard and Olava Quall, on 18 September 1929 at Union, South Dakota.
Death	29 April 2002	Delia Rosina Shuck died on 29 April 2002 at age 94.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 July 1907

Delia Rosina Shuck was born on 16 July 1907 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Jesse Burton Shuck and Elizabeth Emma Rosina Behnke.

Marriage

18 September 1929

Delia Rosina Shuck married Louis Jamtgaard, son of Johan Olsen Jamtgaard and Olava Quall, on 18 September 1929 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

29 April 2002

Delia Rosina Shuck died on 29 April 2002 at age 94.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Delia Rosina Shuck was listed as a daughter in Jesse Burton Shuck's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

3 April 1930

Big Springs, Union, South Dakota

Delia Rosina Shuck was listed as wife in Louis Jamtgaard's household on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota; living next door to John O. Jamtgaard.²

Delia Rosina Shuck obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 14.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-5. Dwelling 4.

Esther May Ebsen

F, b. 11 April 1925, d. 31 May 2008

Father*

Peter Ebsen b. 29 Apr 1883

Mother*

Serena Christensen b. c 1892

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

2 July 1943

As of 2 July 1943,her married name was Colwell.

Married Name

26 November 1965

As of 26 November 1965,her married name was Abraham.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 April 1925

Esther May Ebsen was born on 11 April 1925 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Peter Ebsen and Serena Christensen.

Marriage

26 November 1965

Esther May Ebsen married Myron Leroy Abraham, son of Alfred Rudolph Abraham and Josie J. Jamtgaard, on 26 November 1965 at Augustana Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Death

31 May 2008

Esther May Ebsen died on 31 May 2008 at age 83 Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thurs., April 3, for Esther Mae Abraham, 82, Sioux Falls, who died on March 31, 2008, at Sanford Health. The services will be held in the Miller Funeral Chapel at Sioux Falls, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Visitation is Wednesday with the family present from 5-8 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home, 13th & Main.

Esther Ebsen was born on April 11, 1925, at Vermillion to Peter and Serena (Christensen) Ebsen. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1943. She then moved to Portland, Ore., and welded ships for the war effort. She had many jobs throughout her life, but had a career at Ven Sioux Distilled Water in Sioux Falls in the sales and warehouse department. She married Myron Abraham on Nov. 26, 1965, at Sioux Falls. She did volunteer work at the VA Hospital, where she received an award for 11 years of service.

She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and RSVP, and was a supervisor at the county courthouse polls during elections.

Survivors include two sons, James (Terry) Colwell of Topeka, Kan., and Gary (Sheri) Colwell of Sioux Falls; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wayne (Betty) Ebsen of Pipestone, Minn., and Curtis (Virginia) Ebsen of Madison; two sisters, Emma Flanery of Rapid City, and Mary Ann (Jim) Hyland of Madison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Myron; two brothers, Leonard and John Ebsen; and a sister, Anne Willenburg.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 April 1930

Bethel, Clay, South Dakota

Esther May Ebsen was listed as a daughter in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1930 Census at Bethel, Clay, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-1. Dwelling 14.

Peter Ebsen

M, b. 29 April 1883

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

Peter Ebsen died.

Birth

29 April 1883

He was born on 29 April 1883 at Denmark.

Marriage

9 March 1914

He married Serena Christensen on 9 March 1914 at Clay, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota

Peter Ebsen was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota.¹

21 April 1930

Bethel, Clay, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Bethel, Clay, South Dakota.²

Peter Ebsen immigrated in 1908.
In September 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Clay, South Dakota.

Children of Peter Ebsen and Serena Christensen

Leonard Ebsen b. 24 Jan 1915, d. Jan 1987
Wayne Ebsen b. c 1917
John Ebsen b. 13 Dec 1918, d. 8 Jul 1999
Anne Marie Ebsen+ b. 10 Sep 1921, d. 21 Jan 2006
Esther May Ebsen+ b. 11 Apr 1925, d. 31 May 2008
Mary Ann Ebsen b. a Apr 1930

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED60. Dwelling 2.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-1. Dwelling 14.

Serena Christensen

F, b. circa 1892

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Serena Christensen was also known as Serina.

Married Name

9 March 1914

As of 9 March 1914,her married name was Ebsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

Serena Christensen died.

Birth

circa 1892

She was born circa 1892 at Denmark.

Marriage

9 March 1914

She married Peter Ebsen on 9 March 1914 at Clay, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota

Serena Christensen was listed as wife in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1920 Census at Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota.¹

21 April 1930

Bethel, Clay, South Dakota

Serena Christensen was listed as wife in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1920 Census at Bethel, Clay, South Dakota.²

Serena Christensen immigrated in 1912 also reported as 1908.

Children of Serena Christensen and Peter Ebsen

Leonard Ebsen b. 24 Jan 1915, d. Jan 1987
Wayne Ebsen b. c 1917
John Ebsen b. 13 Dec 1918, d. 8 Jul 1999
Anne Marie Ebsen+ b. 10 Sep 1921, d. 21 Jan 2006
Esther May Ebsen+ b. 11 Apr 1925, d. 31 May 2008
Mary Ann Ebsen b. a Apr 1930

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED60. Dwelling 2.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-1. Dwelling 14.

Leonard Ebsen

M, b. 24 January 1915, d. January 1987

Father*

Peter Ebsen b. 29 Apr 1883

Mother*

Serena Christensen b. c 1892

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Leonard Ebsen was also known as Lenard.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 January 1915

Leonard Ebsen was born on 24 January 1915 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Peter Ebsen and Serena Christensen.

Death

January 1987

Leonard Ebsen died in January 1987.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota

Leonard Ebsen was listed as a son in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1920 Census at Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota.¹

21 April 1930

Bethel, Clay, South Dakota

Leonard Ebsen was listed as a son in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1930 Census at Bethel, Clay, South Dakota.²

Leonard Ebsen obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Joliet, Will, Illinois.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED60. Dwelling 2.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-1. Dwelling 14.

Wayne Ebsen

M, b. circa 1917

Father*

Peter Ebsen b. 29 Apr 1883

Mother*

Serena Christensen b. c 1892

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Wayne Ebsen was born circa 1917 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Peter Ebsen and Serena Christensen.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota

Wayne Ebsen was listed as a son in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1920 Census at Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota.¹

21 April 1930

Bethel, Clay, South Dakota

Wayne Ebsen was listed as a son in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1930 Census at Bethel, Clay, South Dakota.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED60. Dwelling 2.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-1. Dwelling 14.

John Ebsen

M, b. 13 December 1918, d. 8 July 1999

Father*

Peter Ebsen b. 29 Apr 1883

Mother*

Serena Christensen b. c 1892

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 December 1918

John Ebsen was born on 13 December 1918 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Peter Ebsen and Serena Christensen.

Death

8 July 1999

John Ebsen died on 8 July 1999 at age 80.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota

John Ebsen was listed as a son in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1920 Census at Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota.¹

21 April 1930

Bethel, Clay, South Dakota

John Ebsen was listed as a son in Peter Ebsen's household on the 1930 Census at Bethel, Clay, South Dakota.²

John Ebsen obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Madison, Lake, South Dakota.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED60. Dwelling 2.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-1. Dwelling 14.

Henry Sandberg

M, b. circa 1914, d. before 1983

Adoptive father*

Edward Martin Ronning b. 25 Oct 1892, d. 26 Jun 1983

Adoptive mother*

Laura Kathrina Abraham b. 28 Jul 1896, d. 11 Jun 1991

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1914

Henry Sandberg was born circa 1914 at Canada.

He was the son of Edward Martin Ronning and Laura Kathrina Abraham.

Death

before 1983

Henry Sandberg died before 1983.

Census Date

Location

Description

16 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Henry Sandberg was listed as a boarder in Edward Martin Ronning's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Stamp 253. Sheet 3A, dwelling 45.

Betty C. Miller

F, b. 16 December 1918, d. 13 July 1972

Father*

Alfred Miller b. c 1891

Mother*

Christine Jensen b. c 1892

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

8 June 1941

As of 8 June 1941,her married name was Abraham.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 December 1918

Betty C. Miller was born on 16 December 1918 at Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Alfred Miller and Christine Jensen.

Marriage

8 June 1941

Betty C. Miller married Richard Hjalmer Abraham, son of Andrew Abraham and Lizzie Carrie Satter, on 8 June 1941.

Death

13 July 1972

Betty C. Miller died on 13 July 1972 at Sioux Valley Hospital of subarachnoid hemmorhage, ruptured aneurism of mid-cerebral artery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, at age 53.

Burial

15 July 1972

She was buried on 15 July 1972 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

13 February 1920

Norway, Clay, South Dakota

Betty C. Miller was listed as a daughter in Alfred Miller's household on the 1920 Census at Norway, Clay, South Dakota.¹

11 April 1930

Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota

Betty C. Miller was listed as a daughter in Alfred Miller's household on the 1930 Census at Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED59. Dwelling 3.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-10. Dwelling 65.

Vera Margaret Paskert

F, b. 11 November 1910, d. 29 September 1961

Father*

Anton J. Paskert b. 20 Jun 1882, d. 30 Mar 1958

Mother*

Anna M. Neisius b. 21 Jan 1887, d. Dec 1968

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Vera Margaret Paskert was also known as Valeria.

Name Variation

Vera Margaret Paskert was also known as Valera.

Married Name

26 November 1936

As of 26 November 1936,her married name was Abraham.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 November 1910

Vera Margaret Paskert was born on 11 November 1910 at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Anton J. Paskert and Anna M. Neisius.

Marriage

26 November 1936

Vera Margaret Paskert married George Leonard Abraham, son of Andrew Abraham and Lizzie Carrie Satter, on 26 November 1936 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, Vera Paskert and George Abraham engagement and marriage announcements.

Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel November 17, 1936 - Vera Paskert and George Abraham engagement announcement

Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel December 1, 1936 - Vera Paskert and George Abraham wedding announcement

Death

29 September 1961

Vera Margaret Paskert died on 29 September 1961 at St. Joseph Hospital of cerebral hemorrhage, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, at age 50 Mrs. Vera M. Abraham, 50, 1918 W. Fifth Street, died at a Sioux City hospital, Friday after a brief illness. Mrs. Abraham, born at Remsen, IA., November 11, 1910, had been a resident of Sioux City since 1928. She was married to George Abraham here November 26, 1936. She was employed as a bookkeeper by the Fred Davenport Insurance Co. She belonged to St. Boniface Catholic church and its Rosary society; was a board member of the Good Shepherd auxiliary, was on the girl scout council at St. Boniface parish and belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America. She was financial secretary of Court Ave Maria of the C. D. A. for two terms before retiring last spring. Survivors include the widower; two daughters, Mrs. William Eimers of Omaha and Miss Sharon Abraham of the home; her mother Mrs. Anna Paskert of LeMars, IA; a brother Everald Paskert of Remsen, and one grandchild. The box was taken to the Mannin-O'Toole funeral home.¹

Burial

2 October 1961

She was buried on 2 October 1961 at Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

Vera Margaret Paskert was listed as a daughter in Anton J. Paskert's household on the 1920 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Nick Frank.²

14 April 1930

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

Vera Margaret Paskert was listed as a daughter in Anton J. Paskert's household on the 1930 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.³

20 April 1940

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Vera Margaret Paskert was listed as wife in George Leonard Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.⁴

Vera Margaret Paskert was a bookkeeper.

Citations

[S297] Mrs. Leo A. Abrahamson, The Abraham Olson Family - Second Edition, page 71.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 66.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-29. Dwelling 281.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T627_1215; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 97-68.

Anna M. Neisius

F, b. 21 January 1887, d. December 1968

Father*

Michael Albert Neisius b. 11 Nov 1846, d. 3 Feb 1921

Mother*

Anna Kruse b. Sep 1862, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

19 January 1910

As of 19 January 1910,her married name was Paskert.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 January 1887

Anna M. Neisius was born on 21 January 1887 at Plymouth, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Michael Albert Neisius and Anna Kruse.

Marriage

19 January 1910

Anna M. Neisius married Anton J. Paskert, son of Theodore Paskert and Margaret Feldhein, on 19 January 1910 at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa, by Father Schulte.

Death

December 1968

Anna M. Neisius died in December 1968 at age 81.

Census Date

Location

Description

1895

Iowa State Census, Marion, Plymouth, Iowa

Anna M. Neisius appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Michael Albert Neisius at Iowa State Census, Marion, Plymouth, Iowa.

7 June 1900

Marion, Plymouth, Iowa

Anna M. Neisius was listed as a daughter in Michael Albert Neisius's household on the 1900 Census at Marion, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

1905

Marion, Plymouth, Iowa

Anna M. Neisius appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Michael Albert Neisius at Marion, Plymouth, Iowa.

25 April 1910

Henry, Plymouth, Iowa

Anna M. Neisius was listed as wife in Anton J. Paskert's household on the 1910 Census at Henry, Plymouth, Iowa.²

19 January 1920

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

Anna M. Neisius was listed as wife in Anton J. Paskert's household on the 1920 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Nick Frank.³

14 April 1930

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

Anna M. Neisius was listed as wife in Anton J. Paskert's household on the 1930 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.⁴

Anna M. Neisius obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.
She and Anton J. Paskert lived he and his wife spent their
last years at 326 3rd Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031.
Anna M. Neisius lived on 29 June 1961 at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

Children of Anna M. Neisius and Anton J. Paskert

Vera Margaret Paskert+ b. 11 Nov 1910, d. 29 Sep 1961
Everald Henry Paskert+ b. 15 Dec 1912, d. 29 Jun 1998

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T623_453; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 110.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 50.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 66.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-29. Dwelling 281.

Anton J. Paskert

M, b. 20 June 1882, d. 30 March 1958

Father*

Theodore Paskert b. c 1841, d. 1896

Mother*

Margaret Feldhein b. 8 Dec 1853, d. Jul 1914

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 June 1882

Anton J. Paskert was born on 20 June 1882 at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.

He was the son of Theodore Paskert and Margaret Feldhein.

Marriage

19 January 1910

Anton J. Paskert married Anna M. Neisius, daughter of Michael Albert Neisius and Anna Kruse, on 19 January 1910 at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa, by Father Schulte.

Death

30 March 1958

Anton J. Paskert died on 30 March 1958 at at hospital, Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 75 Anton Paskert, 75, a resident of Le Mars the last eight years, died at a hospital Sunday after a three-day sickness. Mr. Paskert was born June 20, 1882 at Remsen. He married Anna Niesius January 19, 1910 at Remsen. Mr. Paskert owned and operated a (?) station at Remsen from 1926 until 1949 and established the Home Oil Company there. The family moved to Le Mars in 1949. Mr. Paskert was a longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic church at Remsen and of Msgr. Sebemmer council, Knights of Columbus there. Survivors include the widow; a daughter, (Vera) Mrs. George Abraham of Sioux City; a son, Everald of Remsen; a sister, Mrs. Michael Frank of Sioux City; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic church in Le Mars. Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. D. Fisch will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery at Remsen under direction of the Wiltgen-Luedtke funeral home. The rosary will be recited at 8pm Monday (tonight) at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon on Monday until service time. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Paul Paskert.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

13 June 1900

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

Anton J. Paskert was listed as a step-son in Henry Birnbaum's household on the 1900 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.²

1905

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

Anton J. Paskert appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Henry Birnbaum at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.

25 April 1910

Henry, Plymouth, Iowa

Anton J. Paskert was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Henry, Plymouth, Iowa.³

19 January 1920

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa, living next door to Nick Frank.⁴

14 April 1930

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.⁵

Anton J. Paskert obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence not specified.
He and Anna M. Neisius lived he and his wife spent their
last years at 326 3rd Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031.

Children of Anton J. Paskert and Anna M. Neisius

Vera Margaret Paskert+ b. 11 Nov 1910, d. 29 Sep 1961
Everald Henry Paskert+ b. 15 Dec 1912, d. 29 Jun 1998

Citations

[S340] Iowa, Lemars Globe Post (Le Mars, Iowa), 1958 March 31.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED113. Dwelling 198.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 50.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 66.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-29. Dwelling 281.

Everald Henry Paskert

M, b. 15 December 1912, d. 29 June 1998

Father*

Anton J. Paskert b. 20 Jun 1882, d. 30 Mar 1958

Mother*

Anna M. Neisius b. 21 Jan 1887, d. Dec 1968

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 December 1912

Everald Henry Paskert was born on 15 December 1912 at Iowa.

He was the son of Anton J. Paskert and Anna M. Neisius.

Death

29 June 1998

Everald Henry Paskert died on 29 June 1998 at age 85 Everald Henry Paskert, 85, of Remsen died Monday, June 29, 1998, at Orange City Hospital and Clinic in Orange City, Iowa, following a brief illness.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen, with the Rev. Thomas J. Hart and the Rev. Timothy Johnson, assisted by Deacon Allan, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday, with a parish rosary at 3 p.m., a vigil prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 8 p.m., all at Fisch Funeral Home in Remsen.
Mr. Paskert was born Dec. 15, 1912, in rural Remsen, the son of Anton and Anna (Neisius) Paskert. He was raised and educated in the Remsen area, graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1930. He then attended the National Business Training School in Sioux City, graduating with a degree in accounting.
He farmed near Remsen.
He married Lucille Gibbons on May 22, 1945, in Akron, Iowa. The couple retired and moved into Remsen in 1979.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife; two sons and their wives, Ronald and Judy of Urbandale, Iowa, and Tony and Tammy of Remsen; a daughter and her husband, Pat and Gary Lewis of Sioux City; and six grandchildren, Luke, Becky, Katie, Kelsey and Coleton Paskert and Ann Hughes.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Hughes; and a sister, Vera Abraham.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 January 1920

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

Everald Henry Paskert was listed as a son in Anton J. Paskert's household on the 1920 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Nick Frank.¹

14 April 1930

Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

Everald Henry Paskert was listed as a son in Anton J. Paskert's household on the 1930 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Everald Henry Paskert obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.
He lived in 1961 at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 66.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-29. Dwelling 281.