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Mary A. (?)

F, b. circa 1839

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Cromeenes.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Mary A. (?) married William Cromeenes, son of Moses Cromeenes and Emily Elander Dobbs.
Birth	circa 1839	Mary A. (?) was born circa 1839 at Kentucky.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Birth

circa 1839

Mary A. (?) was born circa 1839 at Kentucky.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 July 1870	Harmony, Adair, Kentucky	Mary A. (?) was listed in William Cromeenes's household on the 1870 Census at Harmony, Adair, Kentucky.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 July 1870

Harmony, Adair, Kentucky

Mary A. (?) was listed in William Cromeenes's household on the 1870 Census at Harmony, Adair, Kentucky.¹

Children of Mary A. (?) and William Cromeenes

Julia A. Cromeenes b. c 1868
Lucy H. Cromeenes b. c 1869

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 28-29. Stamp 91-92. Dwelling 213.

Julia A. Cromeenes

F, b. circa 1868

Father*

William Cromeenes b. c 1842

Mother*

Mary A. (?) b. c 1839

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1868	Julia A. Cromeenes was born circa 1868 at Kentucky.
		She was the daughter of William Cromeenes and Mary A. (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1868

Julia A. Cromeenes was born circa 1868 at Kentucky.

She was the daughter of William Cromeenes and Mary A. (?).

Census Date	Location	Description
9 July 1870	Harmony, Adair, Kentucky	Julia A. Cromeenes was listed in William Cromeenes's household on the 1870 Census at Harmony, Adair, Kentucky.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 July 1870

Harmony, Adair, Kentucky

Julia A. Cromeenes was listed in William Cromeenes's household on the 1870 Census at Harmony, Adair, Kentucky.¹

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 28-29. Stamp 91-92. Dwelling 213.

Lucy H. Cromeenes

F, b. circa 1869

Father*

William Cromeenes b. c 1842

Mother*

Mary A. (?) b. c 1839

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1869	Lucy H. Cromeenes was born circa 1869 at Kentucky.
		She was the daughter of William Cromeenes and Mary A. (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1869

Lucy H. Cromeenes was born circa 1869 at Kentucky.

She was the daughter of William Cromeenes and Mary A. (?).

Census Date	Location	Description
9 July 1870	Harmony, Adair, Kentucky	Lucy H. Cromeenes was listed in William Cromeenes's household on the 1870 Census at Harmony, Adair, Kentucky.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 July 1870

Harmony, Adair, Kentucky

Lucy H. Cromeenes was listed in William Cromeenes's household on the 1870 Census at Harmony, Adair, Kentucky.¹

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 28-29. Stamp 91-92. Dwelling 213.

William John Ross

M, b. circa 1833, d. before 1880

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William John Ross was also known as John.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William John Ross was also known as John.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		William John Ross married Anna H. (?).
Birth	circa 1833	William John Ross was born circa 1833 at Missouri.
Death	before 1880	He died before 1880.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

William John Ross married Anna H. (?).

Birth

circa 1833

William John Ross was born circa 1833 at Missouri.

Death

before 1880

He died before 1880.

Census Date	Location	Description
23 June 1870	Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri	William John Ross was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

23 June 1870

Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri

William John Ross was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri.¹

Children of William John Ross and Anna H. (?)

Ann E. Ross b. c 1860
James D. Ross b. c 1862
William R. Ross b. c 1864
Sarah Ida Ross b. c 1866
Robert H. Ross b. c 1868
John Albert Ross+ b. Apr 1870, d. 13 May 1965

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 22.

Jennie B. (?)

F, b. circa 1863

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Combs.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Jennie B. (?) married Mitchell R. Combs, son of Jacob Noah Combs and Elizabeth Pitman.
Birth	circa 1863	Jennie B. (?) was born circa 1863 at Kentucky.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Jennie B. (?) married Mitchell R. Combs, son of Jacob Noah Combs and Elizabeth Pitman.

Birth

circa 1863

Jennie B. (?) was born circa 1863 at Kentucky.

Census Date	Location	Description
24 January 1920	West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri	Jennie B. (?) was listed as wife in Mitchell R. Combs's household on the 1920 Census at West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

24 January 1920

West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri

Jennie B. (?) was listed as wife in Mitchell R. Combs's household on the 1920 Census at West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri.¹

Child of Jennie B. (?) and Mitchell R. Combs

Donald J. Combs b. c 1893

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED49. Dwelling 92.

Donald J. Combs

M, b. circa 1893

Father*

Mitchell R. Combs b. 27 Feb 1861

Mother*

Jennie B. (?) b. c 1863

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Donald J. Combs married Maude (?).
Birth	circa 1893	Donald J. Combs was born circa 1893 at Kansas.
		He was the son of Mitchell R. Combs and Jennie B. (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Donald J. Combs married Maude (?).

Birth

circa 1893

Donald J. Combs was born circa 1893 at Kansas.

He was the son of Mitchell R. Combs and Jennie B. (?).

Census Date	Location	Description
24 January 1920	West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri	Donald J. Combs was listed as a son in Mitchell R. Combs's household on the 1920 Census at West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

24 January 1920

West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri

Donald J. Combs was listed as a son in Mitchell R. Combs's household on the 1920 Census at West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED49. Dwelling 92.

Maude (?)

F, b. circa 1901

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Combs.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Maude (?) married Donald J. Combs, son of Mitchell R. Combs and Jennie B. (?).
Birth	circa 1901	Maude (?) was born circa 1901 at Missouri.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Maude (?) married Donald J. Combs, son of Mitchell R. Combs and Jennie B. (?).

Birth

circa 1901

Maude (?) was born circa 1901 at Missouri.

Census Date	Location	Description
24 January 1920	West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri	Maude (?) was listed as a daughter-in-law in Mitchell R. Combs's household on the 1920 Census at West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

24 January 1920

West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri

Maude (?) was listed as a daughter-in-law in Mitchell R. Combs's household on the 1920 Census at West Peculiar, Cass, Missouri.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED49. Dwelling 92.

John Berry Pitman

M, b. 1828, d. 1852

Father*

Isaac Noah Pitman b. c 1808, d. a Jun 1880

Mother*

Mary E. Grant b. 1807, d. 1873

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1828	John Berry Pitman was born in 1828 at Harrison, Indiana.
		He was the son of Isaac Noah Pitman and Mary E. Grant.
Death	1852	John Berry Pitman died in 1852.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1828

John Berry Pitman was born in 1828 at Harrison, Indiana.

He was the son of Isaac Noah Pitman and Mary E. Grant.

Death

1852

John Berry Pitman died in 1852.

George Fletcher Pitman

M, b. 5 April 1830

Father*

Isaac Noah Pitman b. c 1808, d. a Jun 1880

Mother*

Mary E. Grant b. 1807, d. 1873

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 April 1830	George Fletcher Pitman was born on 5 April 1830.
		He was the son of Isaac Noah Pitman and Mary E. Grant.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 April 1830

George Fletcher Pitman was born on 5 April 1830.

He was the son of Isaac Noah Pitman and Mary E. Grant.

William Franklin Pitman

M, b. 28 May 1837

Father*

Isaac Noah Pitman b. c 1808, d. a Jun 1880

Mother*

Mary E. Grant b. 1807, d. 1873

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 May 1837	William Franklin Pitman was born on 28 May 1837.
		He was the son of Isaac Noah Pitman and Mary E. Grant.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 May 1837

William Franklin Pitman was born on 28 May 1837.

He was the son of Isaac Noah Pitman and Mary E. Grant.

Thomas G. Pitman

M, b. 29 July 1839, d. 1 April 1853

Father*

Isaac Noah Pitman b. c 1808, d. a Jun 1880

Mother*

Mary E. Grant b. 1807, d. 1873

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 July 1839	Thomas G. Pitman was born on 29 July 1839 at Harrison, Indiana.
		He was the son of Isaac Noah Pitman and Mary E. Grant.
Death	1 April 1853	Thomas G. Pitman died on 1 April 1853 at Pleasant Grove, Marion, Iowa, at age 13.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 July 1839

Thomas G. Pitman was born on 29 July 1839 at Harrison, Indiana.

He was the son of Isaac Noah Pitman and Mary E. Grant.

Death

1 April 1853

Thomas G. Pitman died on 1 April 1853 at Pleasant Grove, Marion, Iowa, at age 13.

Elizabeth (?)

F, b. circa 1840

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1879	As of before 1879,her married name was Whitaker.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1879

As of before 1879,her married name was Whitaker.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1840	Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1840 at Illinois.
Marriage	before 1879	She married Asbury Whitaker before 1879.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1840

Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1840 at Illinois.

Marriage

before 1879

She married Asbury Whitaker before 1879.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Wea, Miami, Kansas	Elizabeth (?) was listed as wife in Asbury Whitaker's household on the 1880 Census at Wea, Miami, Kansas.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Wea, Miami, Kansas

Elizabeth (?) was listed as wife in Asbury Whitaker's household on the 1880 Census at Wea, Miami, Kansas.¹

Child of Elizabeth (?) and Asbury Whitaker

Marques Whitaker b. c 1879

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0389 Page Number 518D.

John W. Whitaker

M, b. circa 1860

Father*

Asbury Whitaker b. c 1824

Mother*

Emaline McKee d. b 1879

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1860	John W. Whitaker was born circa 1860 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Asbury Whitaker and Emaline McKee.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1860

John W. Whitaker was born circa 1860 at Illinois.

He was the son of Asbury Whitaker and Emaline McKee.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Wea, Miami, Kansas	John W. Whitaker was listed as a son in Asbury Whitaker's household on the 1880 Census at Wea, Miami, Kansas.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Wea, Miami, Kansas

John W. Whitaker was listed as a son in Asbury Whitaker's household on the 1880 Census at Wea, Miami, Kansas.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0389 Page Number 518D.

George Whitaker

M, b. circa 1867

Father*

Asbury Whitaker b. c 1824

Mother*

Emaline McKee d. b 1879

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1867	George Whitaker was born circa 1867 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Asbury Whitaker and Emaline McKee.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1867

George Whitaker was born circa 1867 at Illinois.

He was the son of Asbury Whitaker and Emaline McKee.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Wea, Miami, Kansas	George Whitaker was listed as a son in Asbury Whitaker's household on the 1880 Census at Wea, Miami, Kansas.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Wea, Miami, Kansas

George Whitaker was listed as a son in Asbury Whitaker's household on the 1880 Census at Wea, Miami, Kansas.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0389 Page Number 518D.

Marques Whitaker

M, b. circa 1879

Father*

Asbury Whitaker b. c 1824

Mother*

Elizabeth (?) b. c 1840

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1879	Marques Whitaker was born circa 1879 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Asbury Whitaker and Elizabeth (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1879

Marques Whitaker was born circa 1879 at Illinois.

He was the son of Asbury Whitaker and Elizabeth (?).

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Wea, Miami, Kansas	Marques Whitaker was listed as a son in Asbury Whitaker's household on the 1880 Census at Wea, Miami, Kansas.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Wea, Miami, Kansas

Marques Whitaker was listed as a son in Asbury Whitaker's household on the 1880 Census at Wea, Miami, Kansas.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0389 Page Number 518D.

Mary A. Rister

F, b. 1857, d. April 1860

Father*

Henry Oliver Rister b. 14 Dec 1832, d. 29 Jul 1915

Mother*

Anna Kidde b. 12 Mar 1836, d. 4 Jan 1911

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1857	Mary A. Rister was born in 1857 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde.
Death	April 1860	Mary A. Rister died in April 1860 at aged 3 years, of lung fever, Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1857

Mary A. Rister was born in 1857 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde.

Death

April 1860

Mary A. Rister died in April 1860 at aged 3 years, of lung fever, Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.

William Rister

M, b. circa 1859, d. before 1860

Father*

Henry Oliver Rister b. 14 Dec 1832, d. 29 Jul 1915

Mother*

Anna Kidde b. 12 Mar 1836, d. 4 Jan 1911

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1859	William Rister was born circa 1859 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde.
Death	before 1860	William Rister died before 1860 probably died before 1860. Not included in 1860 census for Henry Rister.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1859

William Rister was born circa 1859 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Henry Oliver Rister and Anna Kidde.

Death

before 1860

William Rister died before 1860 probably died before 1860. Not included in 1860 census for Henry Rister.

William Edward Rupp¹

M, b. 16 October 1886, d. 2 January 1958

Father*

Charles Rupp¹ b. 13 Jan 1857, d. Dec 1927

Mother*

Mary Anne Schiffman¹ b. 4 May 1858, d. 10 Oct 1931

Bill Rupp 1925-Colorized

Bill Rupp 1925

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William Edward Rupp was also known as Bill.
Name Variation		William Edward Rupp was also known as Edward William.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William Edward Rupp was also known as Bill.

Name Variation

William Edward Rupp was also known as Edward William.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 October 1886	William Edward Rupp was born on 16 October 1886 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
		He was the son of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman.¹
Marriage	circa 1907	William Edward Rupp married Julia A. Dickson, daughter of John Adney Dickson and Anna E. Bodram, circa 1907.
Divorce	before 1915	William Edward Rupp and Julia A. Dickson were divorced before 1915.
Marriage	6 October 1917	William Edward Rupp married Ruth Maria McClain, daughter of James Edward McClain and Mary Ann Byrne, on 6 October 1917 at Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as 06 Oct 1918.
Divorce	1935	William Edward Rupp and Ruth Maria McClain were divorced in 1935 Ruth (McClain) Rupp divorce filing against William Rupp. Dubuque Telegraph Herald April 25, 1935 - Ruth (McClain) Rupp divorce filing against William Rupp
Death	2 January 1958	William Edward Rupp died on 2 January 1958 at age 71 William Rupp, 73, obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 2, 1958 - William Rupp, 73, obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 October 1886

William Edward Rupp was born on 16 October 1886 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

He was the son of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman.¹

Marriage

circa 1907

William Edward Rupp married Julia A. Dickson, daughter of John Adney Dickson and Anna E. Bodram, circa 1907.

Divorce

before 1915

William Edward Rupp and Julia A. Dickson were divorced before 1915.

Marriage

6 October 1917

William Edward Rupp married Ruth Maria McClain, daughter of James Edward McClain and Mary Ann Byrne, on 6 October 1917 at Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as 06 Oct 1918.

Divorce

1935

William Edward Rupp and Ruth Maria McClain were divorced in 1935 Ruth (McClain) Rupp divorce filing against William Rupp.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald April 25, 1935 - Ruth (McClain) Rupp divorce filing against William Rupp

Death

2 January 1958

William Edward Rupp died on 2 January 1958 at age 71 William Rupp, 73, obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 2, 1958 - William Rupp, 73, obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
20 June 1900	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	William Edward Rupp was listed as a son in Charles Rupp's household on the 1900 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.²
1910	Dubuque Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa	William Edward Rupp was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Dubuque Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa.³
1930	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	He was listed as a son in Mary Anne Schiffman's household on the 1930 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.⁴
1940	Sageville, Dubuque, Iowa	William Edward Rupp was listed as a divorced brother in Clarence Frank Rupp's household on the 1940 Census at Sageville, Dubuque, Iowa.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

20 June 1900

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

William Edward Rupp was listed as a son in Charles Rupp's household on the 1900 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.²

1910

Dubuque Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa

William Edward Rupp was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Dubuque Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa.³

1930

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

He was listed as a son in Mary Anne Schiffman's household on the 1930 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.⁴

1940

Sageville, Dubuque, Iowa

William Edward Rupp was listed as a divorced brother in Clarence Frank Rupp's household on the 1940 Census at Sageville, Dubuque, Iowa.⁵

In 1925 at Dubuque, Iowa, The Rupp Family portrait taken on Rupp Hollow Road. Top row: Mary, Clarence, Joe, Maude, Jane, Jesse, Bill. Front row: Julie, Liz, Charles, Mary, Mag, Tom.

Citations

[S187] Grant WI Birth Records Birth Records, by Wisconsin, V1-2883.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED92. Dwelling 187.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dubuque Ward 3, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T624_401; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1374414.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0009.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sageville, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01158; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-13.

John E. Kearney

M, b. 17 March 1857, d. 5 January 1908

Father*

(?) Kearney d. b 1885

Mother*

Catherine (?) b. c 1829, d. a 1885

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John E. Kearney was also known as John O.

Name Variation

John E. Kearney was also known as Kerney.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1857

John E. Kearney was born on 17 March 1857 at West Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as 17 Mar 1855 and 1859.

He was the son of (?) Kearney and Catherine (?).

Marriage

23 November 1882

John E. Kearney married Mary G. Rupp, daughter of John Rupp Jr. and Elizabeth Winter, on 23 November 1882 at West Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Death

5 January 1908

John E. Kearney died on 5 January 1908 at age 50 John E Kearney obituary.

Dubuque Times Journal January 7, 1908 - John E Kearney obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1885

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

John E. Kearney appeared on the census of 1885 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

1900

Julien, Dubuque, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa, surname listed as Carney.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0112.

Jacob J. Schiffman

M, b. 25 February 1862, d. 31 August 1903

Father*

Peter Joseph Schiffman b. 7 Aug 1818, d. 3 Mar 1897

Mother*

Gertrude Schwab b. 12 Jun 1830, d. 6 Nov 1919

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 February 1862

Jacob J. Schiffman was born on 25 February 1862 at Wisconsin also reported as 22 Feb 1862.

He was the son of Peter Joseph Schiffman and Gertrude Schwab.

Marriage

15 December 1881

Jacob J. Schiffman married Margaret Mila Rupp, daughter of John Rupp Jr. and Elizabeth Winter, on 15 December 1881 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Death

31 August 1903

Jacob J. Schiffman died on 31 August 1903 at age 41.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 July 1870

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Jacob J. Schiffman was listed in Peter Joseph Schiffman's household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; also included is William Walters (nephew), age 1.²

1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Jacob J. Schiffman was listed as a son in Peter Joseph Schiffman's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; also included is nephew William Walters, age 12.³

18 June 1900

Mount Vernon, Cerro Gordo, Iowa

Jacob J. Schiffman was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Mount Vernon, Cerro Gordo, Iowa.⁴

Children of Jacob J. Schiffman and Margaret Mila Rupp

Ida E. Schiffman b. 22 Jul 1882, d. 16 Nov 1956
Clara C. Schiffman+ b. 22 Nov 1884, d. 8 Jun 1957
Nora A. Schiffman+ b. 8 Jul 1885, d. Jul 1971
Roy J. Schiffman b. 1889, d. 12 Sep 1892
Earl J. Schiffman+ b. 9 Mar 1896, d. 26 Mar 1968
Ralph Charles Schiffman+ b. Mar 1900, d. 1 Feb 1960

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 67. Dwelling 488.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 354D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED17. Dwelling 229.

Valentine John Meier

M, b. circa 1818, d. circa 1851

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Valentine John Meier was also known as John Valentine.

Name Variation

Valentine John Meier was also known as Myers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1818

Valentine John Meier was born circa 1818 at Prussia.

Marriage

13 June 1848

He married Elizabeth Winter on 13 June 1848 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

circa 1851

Valentine John Meier died circa 1851 at in a mining accident, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

7 September 1850

District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin

Valentine John Meier was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Valentine John Meier and Elizabeth Winter

Elizabeth Meier+ b. 4 Apr 1849, d. 31 Jan 1933
John Meier+ b. 17 Jul 1851, d. 10 Feb 1902

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, page 119. Stamp 60. Dwelling 856.

Elizabeth Meier

F, b. 4 April 1849, d. 31 January 1933

Father*

Valentine John Meier b. c 1818, d. c 1851

Mother*

Elizabeth Winter b. 1 Apr 1819, d. 7 Mar 1874

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Elizabeth Meier was also known as Lizzie.

Name Variation

Elizabeth Meier was also known as Meyer.

Married Name

16 July 1867

As of 16 July 1867,her married name was Glasmacher.

Married Name

16 July 1867

As of 16 July 1867,her married name was Glassmaker.

Married Name

14 October 1884

As of 14 October 1884,her married name was Willkomm.

Married Name

14 October 1884

As of 14 October 1884,her married name was Wilcom.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 April 1849

Elizabeth Meier was born on 4 April 1849 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Valentine John Meier and Elizabeth Winter.

Marriage

16 July 1867

Elizabeth Meier married Peter Hubert Glasmacher, son of Christian Glasmacher and Magdalena Becker, on 16 July 1867 at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Marriage

14 October 1884

Elizabeth Meier married Nickolas Willkomm on 14 October 1884 at Grant, Wisconsin, her second marriage.¹

Death

31 January 1933

Elizabeth Meier died on 31 January 1933 at at home, Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 83 Mrs Nicholas Willkomm (Elizabeth Meier) obituary; also reported as 21 Jul 1933.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 1, 1933 - Mrs Nicholas Willkomm (Elizabeth Meier) obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

7 September 1850

District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Meier was listed in Valentine John Meier's household on the 1850 Census at District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin.²

12 June 1860

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Meier was listed in John Rupp Jr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³

3 June 1870

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Meier was listed in Peter Hubert Glasmacher's household on the 1870 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

1880

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Meier was listed as wife in Peter Hubert Glasmacher's household on the 1880 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

January 1920

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Meier was listed as wife in Nickolas Willkomm's household on the 1920 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry Willkomm.⁶

19 April 1930

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Meier was listed as mother in Joseph Willkomm's household on the 1930 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry Willkomm.⁷

Children of Elizabeth Meier and Peter Hubert Glasmacher

Anthony Glasmacher d. a 1958
Christian Glasmacher b. Mar 1870, d. bt 1933 - 1958
John Glasmacher b. 13 Oct 1873, d. 7 Mar 1880
William Glasmacher b. c 1876, d. 25 Dec 1959
Mary Glasmacher b. Feb 1878, d. 2 Nov 1958

Children of Elizabeth Meier and Nickolas Willkomm

Matthew Willkomm d. a 1958
Anna Willkomm+ d. a 1958
Henry Willkomm+ b. c 1886, d. a 1958
Joseph Willkomm b. c 1888, d. a 1958

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, page 119. Stamp 60. Dwelling 856.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 19. Stamp 619. Dwelling 157.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 1. Dwelling 2.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1426 Page Number 58C.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED95. Dwelling 101.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-8. Dwelling 92.

John Meier

M, b. 17 July 1851, d. 10 February 1902

Father*

Valentine John Meier b. c 1818, d. c 1851

Mother*

Elizabeth Winter b. 1 Apr 1819, d. 7 Mar 1874

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Meier was also known as Meyer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 July 1851

John Meier was born on 17 July 1851 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 17 July 1853.

He was the son of Valentine John Meier and Elizabeth Winter.

Marriage

12 January 1876

John Meier married Mary Amanda Breuer on 12 January 1876 at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

10 February 1902

John Meier died on 10 February 1902 at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 50 John Meier death notice.

The Platteville Journal and Grant County News (Platteville, Wisconsin) 19 Feb 1902 - John Meier death notice

Census Date

Location

Description

12 June 1860

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

John Meier was listed in John Rupp Jr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1880

Waterloo, Grant, Wisconsin

John Meier was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Waterloo, Grant, Wisconsin.²

30 June 1900

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

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

Children of John Meier and Mary Amanda Breuer

Joseph Meier b. c 1876
Lena Meier b. c 1878
Elizabeth Meier b. Oct 1879
William Meier b. Jun 1881
Antony Meier b. Apr 1884
Chris Meier b. Aug 1887
Susan Meier b. Apr 1892
Frances Meier b. Dec 1898

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 19. Stamp 619. Dwelling 157.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 381D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED26. Dwelling 337.

Mary Amanda Breuer

F, b. May 1855, d. after January 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Amanda Breuer was also known as Amanda.

Married Name

12 January 1876

As of 12 January 1876,her married name was Meier.

Married Name

12 January 1876

As of 12 January 1876,her married name was Meyer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

May 1855

Mary Amanda Breuer was born in May 1855 at New York.

Marriage

12 January 1876

She married John Meier, son of Valentine John Meier and Elizabeth Winter, on 12 January 1876 at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

after January 1920

Mary Amanda Breuer died after January 1920.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Waterloo, Grant, Wisconsin

Mary Amanda Breuer was listed as wife in John Meier's household on the 1880 Census at Waterloo, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

30 June 1900

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Mary Amanda Breuer was listed as wife in John Meier's household on the 1900 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.²

1910

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Mary Amanda Breuer was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.³

January 1920

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

She was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

Mary Amanda Breuer had 9 with 8 living in 1900 children.
She had 9 with 7 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary Amanda Breuer and John Meier

Joseph Meier b. c 1876
Lena Meier b. c 1878
Elizabeth Meier b. Oct 1879
William Meier b. Jun 1881
Antony Meier b. Apr 1884
Chris Meier b. Aug 1887
Susan Meier b. Apr 1892
Frances Meier b. Dec 1898

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 381D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED26. Dwelling 337.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED17. Dwelling 105.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED95. Dwelling 187.

Peter Hubert Glasmacher

M, b. 1 November 1841, d. before 1884

Father*

Christian Glasmacher b. 23 Feb 1813, d. 19 Jun 1890

Mother*

Magdalena Becker b. 20 Jan 1815, d. 6 Aug 1884

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Peter Hubert Glasmacher was also known as Glassmaker.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 November 1841

Peter Hubert Glasmacher was born on 1 November 1841 at Prussia.

He was the son of Christian Glasmacher and Magdalena Becker.

Baptism

2 November 1841

Peter Hubert Glasmacher was baptized on 2 November 1841 at Civil, Grevenbroich, Rheinland, Prussia.

Marriage

16 July 1867

He married Elizabeth Meier, daughter of Valentine John Meier and Elizabeth Winter, on 16 July 1867 at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

before 1884

Peter Hubert Glasmacher died before 1884.

Census Date

Location

Description

22 June 1860

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Peter Hubert Glasmacher was listed in Christian Glasmacher's household on the 1860 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

3 June 1870

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Peter Hubert Glasmacher was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.²

1880

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.³

Children of Peter Hubert Glasmacher and Elizabeth Meier

Anthony Glasmacher d. a 1958
Christian Glasmacher b. Mar 1870, d. bt 1933 - 1958
John Glasmacher b. 13 Oct 1873, d. 7 Mar 1880
William Glasmacher b. c 1876, d. 25 Dec 1959
Mary Glasmacher b. Feb 1878, d. 2 Nov 1958

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 58. Dwelling 458.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 1. Dwelling 2.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1426 Page Number 58C.

Nickolas Willkomm

M, b. 1849, d. 1945

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Nickolas Willkomm was also known as Nicholas Welcome.

Name Variation

Nickolas Willkomm was also known as Nick.

Name Variation

Nickolas Willkomm was also known as Wilcom.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1849

Nickolas Willkomm was born in 1849 at Germany.

Marriage

14 October 1884

He married Elizabeth Meier, daughter of Valentine John Meier and Elizabeth Winter, on 14 October 1884 at Grant, Wisconsin, her second marriage.¹

Burial

1945

Nickolas Willkomm was buried in 1945 at Saint Marys Settlement Cemetery, Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

1945

He died in 1945.

Census Date

Location

Description

January 1920

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

Nickolas Willkomm was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin, living next door to Henry Willkomm.²

19 April 1930

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as father in Joseph Willkomm's household on the 1930 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry Willkomm.³

Nickolas Willkomm immigrated in 1868.

Children of Nickolas Willkomm and Elizabeth Meier

Matthew Willkomm d. a 1958
Anna Willkomm+ d. a 1958
Henry Willkomm+ b. c 1886, d. a 1958
Joseph Willkomm b. c 1888, d. a 1958

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED95. Dwelling 101.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-8. Dwelling 92.

Mary Bertha Schaefer

F, b. 17 July 1881, d. 24 February 1949

Father*

(?) Schaefer

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

6 September 1904

As of 6 September 1904,her married name was Rupp.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 July 1881

Mary Bertha Schaefer was born on 17 July 1881 at Giltner, Hamilton, Nebraska, also reported as 17 Jul 1882.

She was the daughter of (?) Schaefer.

Marriage

6 September 1904

Mary Bertha Schaefer married Anthony George Rupp Jr., son of Anton Rupp Sr. and Elizabeth Holl, on 6 September 1904 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

24 February 1949

Mary Bertha Schaefer died on 24 February 1949 at South Dakota at age 67 We have received the following short obituary of Mrs Mary Rupp (Mae Shafer) who spent her girlhood days in this vicinity. Mrs Mary Rupp Aberdeen S.D. mother of Mrs Charles Metz and Mrs Lawrence Rudnick of Aberdeen died at Trinity hospital. She was 68 years old. Mary Shafer was born at Giltner, Nebr July 17, 1881, and married Anthony George Rupp at Potosi Wisc., in 1904. They came to Edgeley in 1910 living there on a farm. About three years ago Mrs Rupp moved to Aberdeen. Also surviving are two other daughters Gertrude and Mary both of Aberdeen, one son John of Edgeley, and four grandchildren at Edgeley. Preceding her in death have been Mr Rupp about eight years ago and two sons Victor and Clarence. Funeral services were held at the church of the transfiguration in Edgeley, So. Dak. Mrs Rupp's death occurred in February.
- The Giltner Gazette (Giltner, Nebraska) 12 May 1949.

Burial

after 24 February 1949

She was buried after 24 February 1949 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Edgeley, LaMoure, North Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1905

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Mary Bertha Schaefer is listed as daughter-in-law on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Anton Rupp Sr. at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

17 May 1910

Wano, La Moure, North Dakota

Mary Bertha Schaefer was listed as wife in Anthony George Rupp Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Wano, La Moure, North Dakota.²

1 April 1925

Wano, La Moure, North Dakota

Mary Bertha Schaefer appeared on the census of 1 April 1925 in the household of Anthony George Rupp Jr. at Wano, La Moure, North Dakota.

14 April 1930

Wano, La Moure, North Dakota

Mary Bertha Schaefer was listed as wife in Anthony George Rupp Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Wano, La Moure, North Dakota.³

In February 1906 Otto Schaefer visited his sister Mrs Tony Rupp (Mary Bertha Shaefer).
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 27, 1906 - Otto Schaefer visited his sister Mrs Tony Rupp (Mary Bertha Shaefer)
Mary Bertha Schaefer had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.
She and Gertrude C. Rupp lived in 1948 at Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Children of Mary Bertha Schaefer and Anthony George Rupp Jr.

Clarence Rupp b. 16 Apr 1905, d. 1925
Gertrude C. Rupp b. 4 Apr 1906, d. 18 Apr 1997
Clara Rupp b. 11 Aug 1908, d. 1 Apr 1950
Leona Josephine Rupp b. 27 Sep 1910, d. 17 Aug 1978
John Anthony Rupp+ b. 1 Dec 1914, d. 11 Feb 1992
Victor Rupp b. 1918, d. 1936

Citations

[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 43.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wano, La Moure, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1143; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0118; Image: 66; FHL Number: 1375156.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wano, La Moure, North Dakota; Roll: 1736; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 1052.0.

Bernard Sykes

M, b. 17 March 1851, d. 21 May 1928

Father*

Peter Zeug b. Jan 1805, d. 6 May 1903

Mother*

Barbara Katimji b. c 1809, d. 1886

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as Bennett.

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as Ben.

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as Bernhard.

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as Dyke.

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as B.

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as Zieg.

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as Zenz.

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as Zeng.

Name Variation

Bernard Sykes was also known as Burnhard.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1851

Bernard Sykes was born on 17 March 1851 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Peter Zeug and Barbara Katimji.

Marriage

24 November 1882

Bernard Sykes married Catherine Rupp, daughter of Anton Rupp Sr. and Elizabeth Holl, on 24 November 1882 at Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 1882-11-25.¹

Marriage

23 February 1892

Bernard Sykes married Louisa Margaret Rupp, daughter of Anton Rupp Sr. and Elizabeth Holl, on 23 February 1892 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Death

21 May 1928

Bernard Sykes died on 21 May 1928 at age 77 Ben Sykes obituary.

Mason City Globe Gazette May 25, 1928 - Ben Sykes obituary

Burial

after 21 May 1928

He was buried after 21 May 1928 at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Rockwell, Cerro Gordo, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1860

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Bernard Sykes was listed in Peter Zeug's household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

2 July 1870

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Bernard Sykes was listed in Peter Zeug's household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³

1900

Pleasant Valley, Cerro Gordo, Iowa

Bernard Sykes was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Pleasant Valley, Cerro Gordo, Iowa.⁴

1910

Swaledale, Cerro Gordo, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Swaledale, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, surname listed as Syks.⁵

1920

Pleasant Valley, Cerro Gordo, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Pleasant Valley, Cerro Gordo, Iowa.⁶

1 January 1925

Swaledale, Cerro Gordo, Iowa

He appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Swaledale, Cerro Gordo, Iowa.

Bernard Sykes was a blacksmith in 1900.

Children of Bernard Sykes and Catherine Rupp

Hattie Barbara Sykes b. 23 Nov 1883, d. 20 Nov 1967
Odelia M. Sykes b. 15 Jul 1884, d. 10 Mar 1923
Joseph Frank Sykes b. 2 Apr 1885, d. 2 Jul 1942

Children of Bernard Sykes and Louisa Margaret Rupp

Adesta M. Sykes+ b. 8 Oct 1894, d. 5 Jul 1964
Catherine Elizabeth Sykes+ b. 2 Feb 1898, d. 14 Nov 1984
Lincoln Anthony Sykes b. 13 Jun 1900, d. 17 Feb 1969

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 27. Handwritten number 627. Dwelling 219.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 29. Stamp 425. Dwelling 210.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant Valley, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; Roll: T623_423; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 27.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swaledale, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; Roll: T624_396; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 520; FHL Number: 1374409.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Pleasant Valley, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; Roll: T625_483; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 565.

Henry E. Pluemer¹

M, b. 3 April 1890, d. 25 May 1970

Father*

Adam Pluemer¹ b. Apr 1861, d. 20 May 1932

Mother*

Elizabeth S. Rupp¹ b. Sep 1866, d. 29 Nov 1954

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry E. Pluemer was also known as Harry E.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 April 1890

Henry E. Pluemer was born on 3 April 1890 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

He was the son of Adam Pluemer and Elizabeth S. Rupp.¹

Marriage

6 July 1920

Henry E. Pluemer married Clotilda Uppena, daughter of Henry B. Uppena and Katherina A. Neiner, on 6 July 1920 Harry E Pluemer and Clotilda Uppena marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 14, 1920 - Harry E Pluemer and Clotilda Uppena marriage announcement

Death

25 May 1970

Henry E. Pluemer died on 25 May 1970 at age 80.

Burial

after 25 May 1970

He was buried after 25 May 1970 at Saint Andrews Cemetery, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Henry E. Pluemer was listed as a son in Adam Pluemer's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Harry E. Pluemer was born on April 3, 1890, at British Hollow, Potosi Township in Grant County, the son of Adam Pluemer and Elizabeth Rupp. He attended Rockville School, Barber College, and the University of Minnesota, graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Embalming on March 20, 1917. He entered the U.S. Army on March 18, 1918, and was with the Army Medical Corps, stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, until his discharge on November 5, 1919. He resided in Potosi, Wisconsin, from 1920-1923, in Staceyville, Iowa, from 1923-1925, Waukon, Iowa, from 1925-1942. In 1942, he was employed by the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, until 1944. In 1944 he transferred to Seattle, Washington, and worked at the University of Washington for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. His family joined him in Seattle in July of 1944. In 1946, they moved to Montfort, Wisconsin, and in 1962 to Marshall, Wisconsin, where he resided until his death on May 25, 1970.
In January 1916 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, Miners ready for the pits, including Adam, Harry and John Pluemer.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald April 5, 1960 - Miners ready for the pits, including Adam, Harry, and John Pluemer
On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin, listed as single.

Citations

[S187] Grant WI Birth Records Birth Records, by Wisconsin, V2-1307.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 220.

Peter Zeug

M, b. January 1805, d. 6 May 1903

Peter Zeug 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Peter Zeug was also known as Sykes.

Name Variation

Peter Zeug was also known as Zenz.

Name Variation

Peter Zeug was also known as Zeng.

Name Variation

Peter Zeug was also known as Zeig.

Name Variation

Peter Zeug was also known as Zieg.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1805

Peter Zeug was born in January 1805 at Prussia.

Marriage

1828

He married Barbara Katimji in 1828.

Death

6 May 1903

Peter Zeug died on 6 May 1903 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 98 Peter Zeng obituary.

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern May 11, 1903 - Peter Zeng died at age 102

Lancaster Teller (Lancaster, Wisconsin) 21 May 1903 - Peter Zeng obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1842

Grant, Wisconsin

Peter Zeug appeared on the census of 1842 at Grant, Wisconsin.

7 September 1850

District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at District Number 24, Grant, Wisconsin, living between John P. Rupp and Frank Blumer (Pluemer).¹

18 June 1860

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

2 July 1870

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

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

1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

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

1895

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He appeared on the census of 1895 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, living alone.

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as grandfather (surname listed as Sykes) in Barbara Pluemer's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Peter Rupp.⁵

Peter Zeug immigrated in 1830.
In 1846 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, 1st Church of Logs - Fr. (Rev. Andrew) Tusch celebrated mass in a log church situated near the present sisters' (Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity) home. Ten acres of land were purchased for the parish Oct. 3, 1846 by Bishop John Martin Henni. Among the first worshipers were Frank Muller, Ludwig Schwab, John Holl, John Wallenhorst, Peter Zenz, Peter Ort, Frank Pluemer, Joseph Blindert, John Siepker, John Rupp, Anton Rupp, Johannes Rupp, and Peter School.
He purchased land on 1 April 1848 at Township 2N Range 3W, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was a lead miner in 1860.
In September 1900 Peter Zeug biography.
The Platteville Journal and Grant County News (Platteville, Wisconsin) 28 Sep 1900 - Peter Zeug biography
In 1901 Excerpt from biography: Miss Catharine ZEUG, a native of Potosi, Grant county, and a daughter of Peter and Barbara (CATERNINE) ZEUG. Her father was born in Germany, and on coming to this country in 1830, located in Dubuque, but the following year took up his residence in Potosi, where he now lives at the advanced age of ninety-eight years. During his active business life he followed mining and farming. His wife died in 1886. In their family were the following children: Peter, who died in San Francisco, Cal; Frank and Burnhard, both residents of Iowa; William, now in Grant river; John (2), who died young; Mrs. Barbara BLUEMER, of Potosi; Mrs. Barbara CASPARS, of Cassville; and Mrs. Catharine ORTSCHEID.

Children of Peter Zeug and Barbara Katimji

Barbary Zeng+ b. 15 Aug 1832, d. 23 Aug 1902
Barbara Zeng b. 30 Apr 1835, d. 9 Dec 1917
Peter Zeng b. c 1841, d. b 1900
Catherine Zeng+ b. 22 Apr 1843, d. 11 Jun 1923
John Zeng+ b. c 1844, d. b 1900
Francis Sykes+ b. 16 Dec 1849, d. 24 Feb 1929
Bernard Sykes+ b. 17 Mar 1851, d. 21 May 1928
Wilhelm Zeng+ b. 1854, d. bt 1903 - 1928

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, page 112. Dwelling 805.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 27. Handwritten number 627. Dwelling 219.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 29. Stamp 425. Dwelling 210.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 351B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_ 1790; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 51.