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Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages

M, b. 6 April 1883, d. June 1969

Father*

Heinrich Grages b. 9 Feb 1832, d. 1 Jan 1916

Mother*

Engel Marie Sophie Schrage b. 16 Aug 1838, d. 23 Mar 1924

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages was also known as Ed.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages was also known as Ed.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 April 1883	Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages was born on 6 April 1883 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		He was the son of Heinrich Grages and Engel Marie Sophie Schrage.
Marriage	31 January 1909	Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages married Lydia Wilkening, daughter of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge, on 31 January 1909.
Burial	June 1969	Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages was buried in June 1969 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death	June 1969	He died in June 1969 at age 86 Edward Grages obituary. Chicago Heights Star Chicago Heights Illinois June 26, 1969 - Edward Grages obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 April 1883

Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages was born on 6 April 1883 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Marriage

31 January 1909

Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages married Lydia Wilkening, daughter of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge, on 31 January 1909.

Burial

June 1969

Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages was buried in June 1969 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

June 1969

He died in June 1969 at age 86 Edward Grages obituary.

Chicago Heights Star Chicago Heights Illinois June 26, 1969 - Edward Grages obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
6 June 1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages was listed as a servant with the William Ostermeier family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹
21 April 1930	Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

6 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages was listed as a servant with the William Ostermeier family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

21 April 1930

Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois.²

Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Manteno, Kankakee, Illinois.
He lived in June 1915 at Will, Will, Illinois.
He lived in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.³

Child of Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages and Lydia Wilkening

Evelyn Lucille Grages b. 27 Sep 1920, d. 19 Nov 1994

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 49.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-83. Dwelling 203.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Wilhelm Grages

M, b. 16 September 1873, d. 6 May 1893

Father*

Heinrich Grages b. 9 Feb 1832, d. 1 Jan 1916

Mother*

Engel Marie Sophie Schrage b. 16 Aug 1838, d. 23 Mar 1924

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Wilhelm Grages was also known as William.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Wilhelm Grages was also known as William.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 September 1873	Wilhelm Grages was born on 16 September 1873 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Heinrich Grages and Engel Marie Sophie Schrage.
Death	6 May 1893	Wilhelm Grages died on 6 May 1893 at age 19.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 September 1873

Wilhelm Grages was born on 16 September 1873 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich Grages and Engel Marie Sophie Schrage.

Death

6 May 1893

Wilhelm Grages died on 6 May 1893 at age 19.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Washington, Will, Illinois	Wilhelm Grages was listed as a son in Heinrich Grages's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Washington, Will, Illinois

Wilhelm Grages was listed as a son in Heinrich Grages's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 511D. Dwelling 192.

Henry Heldt Sr.¹

M, b. 19 October 1857, d. 7 March 1920

Father*

Wilhelm Jochim Fredrich Carl Heldt b. 4 Mar 1825, d. 21 Mar 1898

Mother*

Johanna Sophie Caroline Staeth b. 30 Dec 1835, d. 30 Jun 1888

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 October 1857	Henry Heldt Sr. was born on 19 October 1857 at Will, Illinois.¹
		He was the son of Wilhelm Jochim Fredrich Carl Heldt and Johanna Sophie Caroline Staeth.
Marriage	2 June 1882	Henry Heldt Sr. married Maria Dorothea Christine Grages, daughter of Heinrich Grages and Engel Marie Sophie Schrage, on 2 June 1882 at Will, Illinois.¹
Death	7 March 1920	Henry Heldt Sr. died on 7 March 1920 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 62.
Burial	after 7 March 1920	He was buried after 7 March 1920 at Beecher Mausoleum, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 October 1857

Henry Heldt Sr. was born on 19 October 1857 at Will, Illinois.¹

He was the son of Wilhelm Jochim Fredrich Carl Heldt and Johanna Sophie Caroline Staeth.

Marriage

2 June 1882

Henry Heldt Sr. married Maria Dorothea Christine Grages, daughter of Heinrich Grages and Engel Marie Sophie Schrage, on 2 June 1882 at Will, Illinois.¹

Death

7 March 1920

Henry Heldt Sr. died on 7 March 1920 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 62.

Burial

after 7 March 1920

He was buried after 7 March 1920 at Beecher Mausoleum, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
30 June 1860	Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois	Henry Heldt Sr. was listed in Wilhelm Jochim Fredrich Carl Heldt's household on the 1860 Census at Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois.²
1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Henry Heldt Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³
1910	Washington, Will, Illinois	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴
7 January 1920	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	He was listed as father in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

30 June 1860

Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois

Henry Heldt Sr. was listed in Wilhelm Jochim Fredrich Carl Heldt's household on the 1860 Census at Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois.²

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Henry Heldt Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

7 January 1920

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

He was listed as father in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.⁵

Children of Henry Heldt Sr. and Maria Dorothea Christine Grages

Henry W. Heldt Jr.+ b. 14 Jan 1884, d. Dec 1966
Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt+ b. Jun 1889, d. 25 Feb 1916

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00009126.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois; Roll: M653_175; Page: 100; Image: 100; Family History Library Film: 803175.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 157.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 119.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 49.

Henry W. Heldt Jr.

M, b. 14 January 1884, d. December 1966

Father*

Henry Heldt Sr. b. 19 Oct 1857, d. 7 Mar 1920

Mother*

Maria Dorothea Christine Grages b. 14 Dec 1860, d. b 1900

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 January 1884	Henry W. Heldt Jr. was born on 14 January 1884 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Henry Heldt Sr. and Maria Dorothea Christine Grages.
Marriage	circa 1914	Henry W. Heldt Jr. married Emilie Senholt, daughter of (?) Senholt and Louise (?), circa 1914.
Burial	December 1966	Henry W. Heldt Jr. was buried in December 1966 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death	December 1966	He died in December 1966 at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 January 1884

Henry W. Heldt Jr. was born on 14 January 1884 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry Heldt Sr. and Maria Dorothea Christine Grages.

Marriage

circa 1914

Henry W. Heldt Jr. married Emilie Senholt, daughter of (?) Senholt and Louise (?), circa 1914.

Burial

December 1966

Henry W. Heldt Jr. was buried in December 1966 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

December 1966

He died in December 1966 at age 82.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Henry W. Heldt Jr. was listed as a son in Henry Heldt Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹
1910	Washington, Will, Illinois	Henry W. Heldt Jr. was listed as a son in Henry Heldt Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²
7 January 1920	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Henry W. Heldt Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³
1 May 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Henry W. Heldt Jr. was listed as a son in Henry Heldt Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Henry W. Heldt Jr. was listed as a son in Henry Heldt Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

7 January 1920

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Henry W. Heldt Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³

1 May 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.⁴

Henry W. Heldt Jr. obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Grant Park, Kankakee, Illinois.
In March 1953 attended Henry and Anna (Senholtz) Tatge 40th wedding anniversary celebration.

Child of Henry W. Heldt Jr. and Emilie Senholt

Clarence Henry Heldt b. 6 Sep 1916, d. 22 Feb 2017

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 157.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 119.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 49.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 202.

Frederich Fiene

M, b. 4 March 1833, d. 5 October 1896

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Frederich Fiene was also known as Friedrich.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Frederich Fiene was also known as Friedrich.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Frederich Fiene married Dorothea Redeker.
Birth	4 March 1833	Frederich Fiene was born on 4 March 1833.
Death	5 October 1896	He died on 5 October 1896 at age 63.
Burial	after 5 October 1896	He was buried after 5 October 1896 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Frederich Fiene married Dorothea Redeker.

Birth

4 March 1833

Frederich Fiene was born on 4 March 1833.

Death

5 October 1896

He died on 5 October 1896 at age 63.

Burial

after 5 October 1896

He was buried after 5 October 1896 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Child of Frederich Fiene and Dorothea Redeker

Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene+ b. 6 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1941

Dorothea Redeker

F, b. 25 December 1832, d. 19 July 1907

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Fiene.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Dorothea Redeker married Frederich Fiene.
Birth	25 December 1832	Dorothea Redeker was born on 25 December 1832 at Germany also reported as Dec 1830.
Death	19 July 1907	She died on 19 July 1907 at age 74.
Burial	after 19 July 1907	She was buried after 19 July 1907 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Dorothea Redeker married Frederich Fiene.

Birth

25 December 1832

Dorothea Redeker was born on 25 December 1832 at Germany also reported as Dec 1830.

Death

19 July 1907

She died on 19 July 1907 at age 74.

Burial

after 19 July 1907

She was buried after 19 July 1907 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 June 1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Dorothea Redeker was listed as mother-in-law in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; also included in the household is a niece, Dorothea Fiene, born Dec 1892.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Dorothea Redeker was listed as mother-in-law in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; also included in the household is a niece, Dorothea Fiene, born Dec 1892.¹

Dorothea Redeker immigrated in 1852.

Child of Dorothea Redeker and Frederich Fiene

Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene+ b. 6 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1941

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 202.

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages

M, b. 11 December 1895, d. 23 February 1965

Father*

Friedrich Heinrich August Grages b. 15 May 1870, d. 21 Aug 1917

Mother*

Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene b. 6 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1941

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 December 1895	Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages was born on 11 December 1895 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, twin with Alfred.
		He was the son of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.
Marriage	11 July 1917	Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages married Mary Ahrens, daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?), on 11 July 1917 at Lake, Indiana.
Death	23 February 1965	Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages died on 23 February 1965 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, at age 69.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 December 1895

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages was born on 11 December 1895 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, twin with Alfred.

He was the son of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.

Marriage

11 July 1917

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages married Mary Ahrens, daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?), on 11 July 1917 at Lake, Indiana.

Death

23 February 1965

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages died on 23 February 1965 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, at age 69.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 June 1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; also included in the household is a niece, Dorothea Fiene, born Dec 1892.¹
22 April 1910	Washington, Will, Illinois	Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; also included in the household is a niece, Dorothea Fiene, born Dec 1892.¹

22 April 1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Illinois.
He was recorded as a family member not living in the household with Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.³

Children of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens

Nora M. Grages b. 6 Jan 1918, d. 23 Oct 2014
Stanley Grages+ b. 25 May 1923, d. Jan 1978
Josephine Henrietta Grages+ b. 10 Aug 1924, d. 24 May 2019

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 202.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 62.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Alfred H. Grages

M, b. 11 December 1895, d. November 1957

Father*

Friedrich Heinrich August Grages b. 15 May 1870, d. 21 Aug 1917

Mother*

Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene b. 6 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1941

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 December 1895	Alfred H. Grages was born on 11 December 1895 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, twin with Arnold.
		He was the son of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.
UNMARRIED	April 1930	As of April 1930, Alfred H. Grages was never married.
Burial	November 1957	He was buried in November 1957 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death	November 1957	He died in November 1957 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 61 Alfred Grages obituary. Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star November 19, 1957 - Alfred Grages obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 December 1895

Alfred H. Grages was born on 11 December 1895 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, twin with Arnold.

He was the son of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.

UNMARRIED

April 1930

As of April 1930, Alfred H. Grages was never married.

Burial

November 1957

He was buried in November 1957 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

November 1957

He died in November 1957 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 61 Alfred Grages obituary.

Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star November 19, 1957 - Alfred Grages obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
14 June 1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Alfred H. Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; also included in the household is a niece, Dorothea Fiene, born Dec 1892.¹
22 April 1910	Washington, Will, Illinois	Alfred H. Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²
1920	Washington, Will, Illinois	Alfred H. Grages was listed as a son in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³
2 April 1930	Washington, Will, Illinois	Alfred H. Grages was listed as a son in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Alfred H. Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; also included in the household is a niece, Dorothea Fiene, born Dec 1892.¹

22 April 1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Alfred H. Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Alfred H. Grages was listed as a son in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

2 April 1930

Washington, Will, Illinois

Alfred H. Grages was listed as a son in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Will, Illinois.
Alfred H. Grages lived with Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.⁵
In December 1957 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, Public auction to settle estate of Alfred Grages.
Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star December 6, 1957 - Public auction to settle estate of Alfred Grages

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 202.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 62.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 176.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 4.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Edmund Grages

M, b. 9 June 1899, d. 17 February 1903

Father*

Friedrich Heinrich August Grages b. 15 May 1870, d. 21 Aug 1917

Mother*

Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene b. 6 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1941

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 June 1899	Edmund Grages was born on 9 June 1899 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.
Death	17 February 1903	Edmund Grages died on 17 February 1903 at age 3.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 June 1899

Edmund Grages was born on 9 June 1899 at Illinois.

He was the son of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.

Death

17 February 1903

Edmund Grages died on 17 February 1903 at age 3.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 June 1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Edmund Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; also included in the household is a niece, Dorothea Fiene, born Dec 1892.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Edmund Grages was listed as a son in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; also included in the household is a niece, Dorothea Fiene, born Dec 1892.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 202.

Milton Grages

M, b. 17 March 1908, d. 10 December 1991

Father*

Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages b. 15 Feb 1879, d. 12 Jun 1915

Mother*

Frieda Wilkening b. 18 Feb 1885, d. 1 Oct 1951

Milton Grages - Jan 1932-Colorized

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 March 1908	Milton Grages was born on 17 March 1908 at Beecher, Illinois.
		He was the son of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening.
Marriage	January 1932	Milton Grages married Rosa Mueller, daughter of John Mueller and Sophia Schroeder, in January 1932 Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party. Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932-Colorized Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932
Death	10 December 1991	Milton Grages died on 10 December 1991 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 83 Milton Grages obituary. Homewood Star December 12, 1991 - Milton Grages obituary
Burial	after 10 December 1991	He was buried after 10 December 1991 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1908

Milton Grages was born on 17 March 1908 at Beecher, Illinois.

He was the son of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening.

Marriage

January 1932

Milton Grages married Rosa Mueller, daughter of John Mueller and Sophia Schroeder, in January 1932 Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party.

Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932-Colorized

Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932

Death

10 December 1991

Milton Grages died on 10 December 1991 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 83 Milton Grages obituary.

Homewood Star December 12, 1991 - Milton Grages obituary

Burial

after 10 December 1991

He was buried after 10 December 1991 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Washington, Will, Illinois	Milton Grages was listed as a son in Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹
25 April 1930	Will, Will, Illinois	Milton Grages was listed as a step-son in Albert Koelling's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Milton Grages was listed as a son in Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

25 April 1930

Will, Will, Illinois

Milton Grages was listed as a step-son in Albert Koelling's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.²

Milton Grages obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence not specified.
In January 1957 Milton and Rosa (Mueller) Grages 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
Chicago Heights Star January 8, 1957 - Milton and Rosa (Mueller) Grages 25th wedding anniversary celebration

Children of Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller

Eileen Rose Grages+
Warren Lee Grages b. 25 Nov 1947, d. 26 Nov 1947

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 234.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 86.

Dorothy Grages

F, b. 12 July 1901, d. April 1979

Father*

Friedrich Heinrich August Grages b. 15 May 1870, d. 21 Aug 1917

Mother*

Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene b. 6 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1941

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Dorothy Grages was also known as Dorothea.
Married Name	circa 1927	As of circa 1927,her married name was Balgeman.
Married Name	circa 1927	As of circa 1927,her married name was Balgemann.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Dorothy Grages was also known as Dorothea.

Married Name

circa 1927

As of circa 1927,her married name was Balgeman.

Married Name

circa 1927

As of circa 1927,her married name was Balgemann.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 July 1901	Dorothy Grages was born on 12 July 1901 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.
Marriage	circa 1927	Dorothy Grages married Harold H. Balgemann, son of Henry Balgemann and Ernestine (?), circa 1927.
Death	April 1979	Dorothy Grages died in April 1979 at age 77.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 July 1901

Dorothy Grages was born on 12 July 1901 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.

Marriage

circa 1927

Dorothy Grages married Harold H. Balgemann, son of Henry Balgemann and Ernestine (?), circa 1927.

Death

April 1979

Dorothy Grages died in April 1979 at age 77.

Census Date	Location	Description
22 April 1910	Washington, Will, Illinois	Dorothy Grages was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹
1920	Washington, Will, Illinois	Dorothy Grages was listed as a daughter in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²
11 April 1930	Chicago, Cook, Illinois	Dorothy Grages was listed as wife in Harold H. Balgemann's household on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.³
1940	Chicago, Cook, Illinois	Dorothy Grages was listed as wife in Harold H. Balgemann's household on the 1940 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

22 April 1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Dorothy Grages was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Dorothy Grages was listed as a daughter in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

11 April 1930

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Dorothy Grages was listed as wife in Harold H. Balgemann's household on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.³

1940

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Dorothy Grages was listed as wife in Harold H. Balgemann's household on the 1940 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.⁴

Dorothy Grages lived with Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.⁵

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 62.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 176.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED701. Dwelling 199.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00955; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 103-1128.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages

F, b. 22 November 1904, d. 26 March 1987

Father*

Friedrich Heinrich August Grages b. 15 May 1870, d. 21 Aug 1917

Mother*

Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene b. 6 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1941

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages was also known as Hattie.
Married Name	circa 1929	As of circa 1929,her married name was Fette.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages was also known as Hattie.

Married Name

circa 1929

As of circa 1929,her married name was Fette.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 November 1904	Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages was born on 22 November 1904 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.
Marriage	circa 1929	Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages married Arthur E. Fette circa 1929.
Death	26 March 1987	Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages died on 26 March 1987 at age 82 Henrietta (Grages) Fette obituary. Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star March 29, 1987 - Henrietta (Grages) Fette obituary
Burial	after 26 March 1987	She was buried after 26 March 1987 at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Will, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 November 1904

Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages was born on 22 November 1904 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.

Marriage

circa 1929

Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages married Arthur E. Fette circa 1929.

Death

26 March 1987

Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages died on 26 March 1987 at age 82 Henrietta (Grages) Fette obituary.

Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star March 29, 1987 - Henrietta (Grages) Fette obituary

Burial

after 26 March 1987

She was buried after 26 March 1987 at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Will, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
22 April 1910	Washington, Will, Illinois	Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹
1920	Washington, Will, Illinois	Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages was listed as a daughter in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

22 April 1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages was listed as a daughter in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Henrietta Mathilde Justine Grages lived with Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.³

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 62.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 176.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages

F, b. 23 September 1907, d. 10 December 1984

Father*

Friedrich Heinrich August Grages b. 15 May 1870, d. 21 Aug 1917

Mother*

Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene b. 6 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1941

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages was also known as Marie.
Married Name	7 January 1928	As of 7 January 1928,her married name was Alcumbrac.
Married Name	16 October 1943	As of 16 October 1943,her married name was Chappell.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages was also known as Marie.

Married Name

7 January 1928

As of 7 January 1928,her married name was Alcumbrac.

Married Name

16 October 1943

As of 16 October 1943,her married name was Chappell.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 September 1907	Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages was born on 23 September 1907 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.
Marriage	7 January 1928	Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages married Aldin J. Alcumbrac on 7 January 1928 at Indiana marriage license obtained 7 Jan 1928.
Divorce	before 1943	Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages and Aldin J. Alcumbrac were divorced before 1943.
Marriage	16 October 1943	Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages married Sylvester Chappell on 16 October 1943 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Death	10 December 1984	Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages died on 10 December 1984 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 77 Marie (Grages) Chappell obituary. Park Forest Star December 13, 1984 - Marie (Grages) Chappell obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 September 1907

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages was born on 23 September 1907 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene.

Marriage

7 January 1928

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages married Aldin J. Alcumbrac on 7 January 1928 at Indiana marriage license obtained 7 Jan 1928.

Divorce

before 1943

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages and Aldin J. Alcumbrac were divorced before 1943.

Marriage

16 October 1943

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages married Sylvester Chappell on 16 October 1943 at Kankakee, Illinois.

Death

10 December 1984

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages died on 10 December 1984 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 77 Marie (Grages) Chappell obituary.

Park Forest Star December 13, 1984 - Marie (Grages) Chappell obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
22 April 1910	Washington, Will, Illinois	Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹
1920	Washington, Will, Illinois	Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages was listed as a daughter in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

22 April 1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Heinrich August Grages's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages was listed as a daughter in Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages lived with Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.³

Child of Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages and Aldin J. Alcumbrac

Eugene Alfred Grages+ b. 24 Mar 1928, d. 4 Mar 1992

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 62.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 176.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Lydia Wilkening

F, b. August 1888, d. 1939

Father*

Heinrich P. Wilkening b. Oct 1851, d. 1929

Mother*

Augusta Plagge b. Mar 1862, d. 1944

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	31 January 1909	As of 31 January 1909,her married name was Grages.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

31 January 1909

As of 31 January 1909,her married name was Grages.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	August 1888	Lydia Wilkening was born in August 1888 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge.
Marriage	31 January 1909	Lydia Wilkening married Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages, son of Heinrich Grages and Engel Marie Sophie Schrage, on 31 January 1909.
Burial	1939	Lydia Wilkening was buried in 1939 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death	1939	She died in 1939.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

August 1888

Lydia Wilkening was born in August 1888 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge.

Marriage

31 January 1909

Lydia Wilkening married Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages, son of Heinrich Grages and Engel Marie Sophie Schrage, on 31 January 1909.

Burial

1939

Lydia Wilkening was buried in 1939 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

1939

She died in 1939.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Crete, Will, Illinois	Lydia Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Heinrich P. Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹
21 April 1930	Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois	Lydia Wilkening was listed as wife in Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages's household on the 1930 Census at Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Crete, Will, Illinois

Lydia Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Heinrich P. Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

21 April 1930

Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois

Lydia Wilkening was listed as wife in Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages's household on the 1930 Census at Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois.²

Lydia Wilkening lived with Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.³

Child of Lydia Wilkening and Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages

Evelyn Lucille Grages b. 27 Sep 1920, d. 19 Nov 1994

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-83. Dwelling 203.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Evelyn Lucille Grages

F, b. 27 September 1920, d. 19 November 1994

Father*

Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages b. 6 Apr 1883, d. Jun 1969

Mother*

Lydia Wilkening b. Aug 1888, d. 1939

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1940	As of before 1940,her married name was Struple.
Married Name	before 1959	As of before 1959,her married name was Luscalzo.
Married Name	before 1961	As of before 1961,her married name was Gonsky.
Married Name	before 1965	As of before 1965,her married name was Tripp.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1940

As of before 1940,her married name was Struple.

Married Name

before 1959

As of before 1959,her married name was Luscalzo.

Married Name

before 1961

As of before 1961,her married name was Gonsky.

Married Name

before 1965

As of before 1965,her married name was Tripp.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 September 1920	Evelyn Lucille Grages was born on 27 September 1920 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages and Lydia Wilkening.
Marriage	before 1940	Evelyn Lucille Grages married Russell Struple before 1940.
Marriage	before 1959	Evelyn Lucille Grages married (?) Luscalzo before 1959.
Marriage	before 1961	Evelyn Lucille Grages married (?) Gonsky before 1961.
Marriage	before 1965	Evelyn Lucille Grages married (?) Tripp before 1965.
Death	19 November 1994	Evelyn Lucille Grages died on 19 November 1994 at age 74.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 September 1920

Evelyn Lucille Grages was born on 27 September 1920 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages and Lydia Wilkening.

Marriage

before 1940

Evelyn Lucille Grages married Russell Struple before 1940.

Marriage

before 1959

Evelyn Lucille Grages married (?) Luscalzo before 1959.

Marriage

before 1961

Evelyn Lucille Grages married (?) Gonsky before 1961.

Marriage

before 1965

Evelyn Lucille Grages married (?) Tripp before 1965.

Death

19 November 1994

Evelyn Lucille Grages died on 19 November 1994 at age 74.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 April 1930

Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois

Evelyn Lucille Grages was listed as a daughter in Edward Heinrich Wilhelm Grages's household on the 1930 Census at Beecher, Washington Township, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-83. Dwelling 203.

Blondena Matthies

F, b. 5 November 1905, d. 18 March 1970

Father*

William George Matthies b. 2 Nov 1878, d. Nov 1963

Mother*

Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages b. 2 Jun 1876, d. 1953

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Blondena Matthies was also known as Blondine.

Name Variation

Blondena Matthies was also known as Matthias.

Name Variation

Blondena Matthies was also known as Blonda.

Married Name

circa 1923

As of circa 1923,her married name was Fricke.

Married Name

before 1970

As of before 1970,her married name was Bory.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 November 1905

Blondena Matthies was born on 5 November 1905 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages.

Marriage

circa 1923

Blondena Matthies married Carl A. Fricke circa 1923.

Marriage

before 1970

Blondena Matthies married Joseph Bory before 1970.

Death

18 March 1970

Blondena Matthies died on 18 March 1970 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 64 also reported as 1969; Blondena (Matthies) Bory obituary.

Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star March 22, 1970 - Blondena (Matthies) Bory obituary

Burial

after 18 March 1970

She was buried after 18 March 1970 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Blondena Matthies was listed as a daughter in William George Matthies's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Blondena Matthies lived with William George Matthies in 1918 at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 78.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Alice Matthies

F, b. 9 January 1908, d. January 1961

Father*

William George Matthies b. 2 Nov 1878, d. Nov 1963

Mother*

Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages b. 2 Jun 1876, d. 1953

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alice Matthies was also known as Matthias.

Married Name

after 1920

As of after 1920,her married name was Fette.

Married Name

before 1961

As of before 1961,her married name was Schroeder.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 January 1908

Alice Matthies was born on 9 January 1908 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages.

Marriage

after 1920

Alice Matthies married Herbert Henry George Fette, son of Ernest Fette and Helen Margaret Stoeven, after 1920.

Marriage

before 1961

Alice Matthies married Alfred Schroeder before 1961.

Death

January 1961

Alice Matthies died in January 1961 Alice (Matthies) Schroeder obituary.

Chicago Heights Star January 15, 1961 - Alice (Matthies) Schroeder obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

20 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Alice Matthies was listed as a daughter in William George Matthies's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

25 April 1930

Will, Will, Illinois

Alice Matthies was listed as a daughter in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.²

Alice Matthies lived with William George Matthies in 1918 at Peotone, Will, Illinois.³

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 78.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 87.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Esther Irene Matthias

F, b. 1 March 1910, d. 20 October 1985

Father*

William George Matthies b. 2 Nov 1878, d. Nov 1963

Mother*

Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages b. 2 Jun 1876, d. 1953

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1928

As of circa 1928,her married name was Laroche.

Married Name

before 1961

As of before 1961,her married name was Huberts.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 March 1910

Esther Irene Matthias was born on 1 March 1910 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages.

Marriage

circa 1928

Esther Irene Matthias married Albert Laroche circa 1928.

Marriage

before 1961

Esther Irene Matthias married (?) Huberts before 1961.

Death

20 October 1985

Esther Irene Matthias died on 20 October 1985 at San Luis Obispo, California, at age 75.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

20 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Esther Irene Matthias was listed as a daughter in William George Matthies's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

25 April 1930

Will, Will, Illinois

Esther Irene Matthias was listed as a daughter in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.³

Esther Irene Matthias obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Los Osos, San Luis Obispo, California; last benefit Suisun City, Solano, California.
She lived with William George Matthies in 1918 at Peotone, Will, Illinois.⁴

Child of Esther Irene Matthias and Albert Laroche

Elwood Laroche b. 29 Dec 1928, d. Apr 1976

Citations

[S204] California Death Records (published).
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 78.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 87.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Johann Friedrich Wilkening

M, b. 12 January 1831, d. 26 April 1912

Father*

Hans Heinrich Christoph Wilkening

Mother*

Catharina Dorothea Sophia Bock

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johann Friedrich Wilkening was also known as Fred.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 January 1831

Johann Friedrich Wilkening was born on 12 January 1831 at Gr. Hegesdorf #11, Schaumburg, Germany.

He was the son of Hans Heinrich Christoph Wilkening and Catharina Dorothea Sophia Bock.

Marriage

14 December 1856

Johann Friedrich Wilkening married Engel Maria Hinze, daughter of (?) Hinze and Engel Maria Sophia Engelking, on 14 December 1856 at First St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Death

26 April 1912

Johann Friedrich Wilkening died on 26 April 1912 at Eagle Lake, Will, Illinois, at age 81 reported as 22 Apr 1912 in The Beecher Herald.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 July 1860

Washington, Will, Illinois

Johann Friedrich Wilkening was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1880

Washington, Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

1 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

Johann Friedrich Wilkening immigrated in 1851.

Children of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening b. 9 Feb 1859, d. 1 Oct 1915
Christoph Conrad Philipp Wilkening b. 21 May 1861
Fritz Heinrich Christoph Conrad Wilkening b. 1 Nov 1863, d. 24 Sep 1865
Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening+ b. 17 Mar 1866
Maria Wilkening+ b. 9 May 1868, d. 1 Aug 1904
Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening b. 28 Dec 1870, d. 15 May 1948
Eleonore Wilkening b. 19 Mar 1873, d. 26 Oct 1896
Friedrika Louise Wilkening+ b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 1951
Emma Wilkening+ b. 2 Mar 1877, d. a 1918

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 242. Written stamp 473. Dwelling 1837.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 2.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0198; Image: 23; FHL Number: 1374348.

Wilhelm Wilkening

M, b. 8 July 1882, d. 7 November 1970

Father*

Heinrich P. Wilkening b. Oct 1851, d. 1929

Mother*

Augusta Plagge b. Mar 1862, d. 1944

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Wilhelm Wilkening was also known as William.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 July 1882

Wilhelm Wilkening was born on 8 July 1882 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge.

Marriage

18 February 1912

Wilhelm Wilkening married Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt, daughter of Henry Heldt Sr. and Maria Dorothea Christine Grages, on 18 February 1912 at St. John's UCC, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1920

Wilhelm Wilkening married Bertha Sophia Guritz, daughter of (?) Guritz and Mary (?), circa 1920.

Death

7 November 1970

Wilhelm Wilkening died on 7 November 1970 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 88.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Crete, Will, Illinois

Wilhelm Wilkening was listed as a son in Heinrich P. Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

13 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Wilhelm Wilkening was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

11 April 1930

Washington, Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

Wilhelm Wilkening lived in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

Child of Wilhelm Wilkening and Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt

Gilbert Wilkening b. c 1913

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 30.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 85.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt

F, b. June 1889, d. 25 February 1916

Father*

Henry Heldt Sr. b. 19 Oct 1857, d. 7 Mar 1920

Mother*

Maria Dorothea Christine Grages b. 14 Dec 1860, d. b 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt was also known as Lilly.

Married Name

18 February 1912

As of 18 February 1912,her married name was Wilkening.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1889

Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt was born in June 1889 at Washington, Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Henry Heldt Sr. and Maria Dorothea Christine Grages.

Marriage

18 February 1912

Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt married Wilhelm Wilkening, son of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge, on 18 February 1912 at St. John's UCC, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

25 February 1916

Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt died on 25 February 1916 at Chicago Heights hospital, Illinois, at age 26 Mrs. Wm. Wilkening died Friday night at the Chicago Heights hospital, after an illness of several weeks. Lillie Heldt Wilkening was born in Washington township. Deceased was 28 years of age; was married in 1912 to William Wilkening, when they moved to the present farm, four miles northwest of Beecher. Deceased leaves besides her husband, a son three years old, her parents and sister and brothers. The funeral was held, Tuesday, from the residence to the St. Paul's Lutheran church, Rev. Zucker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Beecher Herald, Will IL - 3 Mar 1916 - obituary of Lillie Heldt Wilkening

Burial

29 February 1916

She was buried on 29 February 1916 at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Will, Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt was listed as a daughter in Henry Heldt Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt was listed as a daughter in Henry Heldt Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Child of Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt and Wilhelm Wilkening

Gilbert Wilkening b. c 1913

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 157.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED198. Dwelling 119.

Gilbert Wilkening

M, b. circa 1913

Father*

Wilhelm Wilkening b. 8 Jul 1882, d. 7 Nov 1970

Mother*

Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt b. Jun 1889, d. 25 Feb 1916

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1913

Gilbert Wilkening was born circa 1913 at Illinois.

He was the son of Wilhelm Wilkening and Lillie Sophia Maria Heldt.

Census Date

Location

Description

13 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Gilbert Wilkening was listed as a son in Wilhelm Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

11 April 1930

Washington, Will, Illinois

Gilbert Wilkening was listed as a son in Wilhelm Wilkening's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Gilbert Wilkening lived with Wilhelm Wilkening in 1918 at Beecher, Washington, Will, Illinois.³

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 30.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 85.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Engel Maria Hinze

F, b. 2 February 1838, d. 1920

Father*

(?) Hinze d. b 1880

Mother*

Engel Maria Sophia Engelking b. c 1814

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Engel Maria Hinze was also known as Mary.

Name Variation

Engel Maria Hinze was also known as Maria.

Married Name

14 December 1856

As of 14 December 1856,her married name was Wilkening.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 February 1838

Engel Maria Hinze was born on 2 February 1838 at Hohnhorst #34, Schaumburg, Germany, also reported as Feb 1837.

She was the daughter of (?) Hinze and Engel Maria Sophia Engelking.

Marriage

14 December 1856

Engel Maria Hinze married Johann Friedrich Wilkening, son of Hans Heinrich Christoph Wilkening and Catharina Dorothea Sophia Bock, on 14 December 1856 at First St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Death

1920

Engel Maria Hinze died in 1920.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 July 1860

Washington, Will, Illinois

Engel Maria Hinze was listed in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1860 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1880

Washington, Will, Illinois

Engel Maria Hinze was listed as wife in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

1 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Engel Maria Hinze was listed as wife in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Engel Maria Hinze was listed as wife in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

22 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Engel Maria Hinze was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois, living next door to John Wilkening.⁵

Engel Maria Hinze immigrated in 1853.
She had 10 with 7 living in 1900 children.
She had 10 with 7 living in 1910 children.

Children of Engel Maria Hinze and Johann Friedrich Wilkening

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening b. 9 Feb 1859, d. 1 Oct 1915
Christoph Conrad Philipp Wilkening b. 21 May 1861
Fritz Heinrich Christoph Conrad Wilkening b. 1 Nov 1863, d. 24 Sep 1865
Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening+ b. 17 Mar 1866
Maria Wilkening+ b. 9 May 1868, d. 1 Aug 1904
Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening b. 28 Dec 1870, d. 15 May 1948
Eleonore Wilkening b. 19 Mar 1873, d. 26 Oct 1896
Friedrika Louise Wilkening+ b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 1951
Emma Wilkening+ b. 2 Mar 1877, d. a 1918

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 242. Written stamp 473. Dwelling 1837.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 2.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0198; Image: 23; FHL Number: 1374348.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 106.

Leona Sophie Grages

F, b. 15 February 1912, d. 15 September 1980

Father*

Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages b. 15 Feb 1879, d. 12 Jun 1915

Mother*

Frieda Wilkening b. 18 Feb 1885, d. 1 Oct 1951

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1 May 1938

As of 1 May 1938,her married name was Wassmann.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 February 1912

Leona Sophie Grages was born on 15 February 1912 at Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening.

Marriage

1 May 1938

Leona Sophie Grages married Raymond Gilbert Wassmann on 1 May 1938 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

15 September 1980

Leona Sophie Grages died on 15 September 1980 at Cook, Illinois, at age 68 also reported as Sep. 16, 1980.

Burial

after 15 September 1980

She was buried after 15 September 1980 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

13 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Leona Sophie Grages was listed as a niece in Wilhelm Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

25 April 1930

Will, Will, Illinois

Leona Sophie Grages was listed as a step-daughter in Albert Koelling's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.²

Leona Sophie Grages obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Crete, Will, Illinois.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 30.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 86.

Engel Maria Sophia Engelking

F, b. circa 1814

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Engel Maria Sophia Engelking was also known as Mary.

Married Name

Her married name was Hinze.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Engel Maria Sophia Engelking married (?) Hinze.

Birth

circa 1814

Engel Maria Sophia Engelking was born circa 1814 at Hessia, Germany.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Washington, Will, Illinois

Engel Maria Sophia Engelking was listed as mother-in-law in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Child of Engel Maria Sophia Engelking and (?) Hinze

Engel Maria Hinze+ b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.

(?) Hinze

M, d. before 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

(?) Hinze was born at Hessia, Germany.

Marriage

He married Engel Maria Sophia Engelking.

Death

before 1880

(?) Hinze died before 1880.

Child of (?) Hinze and Engel Maria Sophia Engelking

Engel Maria Hinze+ b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening

M, b. 9 February 1859, d. 1 October 1915

Father*

Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912

Mother*

Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was also known as Fred H.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 February 1859

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was born on 9 February 1859 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

He was the son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.

UNMARRIED

1910

As of 1910, Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was never married.

Death

1 October 1915

He died on 1 October 1915 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 56.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 July 1860

Washington, Will, Illinois

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was listed in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1860 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1880

Washington, Will, Illinois

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was listed as a son in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

1 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was listed as a son in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Heinrich Friedrich Wilkening was listed as a son in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 242. Written stamp 473. Dwelling 1837.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 2.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0198; Image: 23; FHL Number: 1374348.

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening

M, b. 17 March 1866

Father*

Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912

Mother*

Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening was also known as John.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1866

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening was born on 17 March 1866 at Washington, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.

Marriage

circa 1890

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening married Fredericka (?) circa 1890.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Washington, Will, Illinois

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening was listed as a son in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois, living next door to Fred Wilkening.²

22 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois, living next door to Mary Wilkening.³

Children of Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening and Fredericka (?)

Ewald F. Wilkening b. Jul 1891
Arthur F. Wilkening b. Aug 1893
Eleonore A. Wilkening b. Nov 1896

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 1.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 105.

Maria Wilkening

F, b. 9 May 1868, d. 1 August 1904

Father*

Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912

Mother*

Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Maria Wilkening was also known as Mary.

Married Name

25 December 1892

As of 25 December 1892,her married name was Hartmann.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 May 1868

Maria Wilkening was born on 9 May 1868 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.

Marriage

25 December 1892

Maria Wilkening married Friedrich Hartmann on 25 December 1892 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

1 August 1904

Maria Wilkening died on 1 August 1904 at Will, Illinois, at age 36.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Washington, Will, Illinois

Maria Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

1 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Maria Wilkening was listed as wife in Friedrich Hartmann's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

Children of Maria Wilkening and Friedrich Hartmann

Albert Hartmann b. Oct 1893
Freddie Hartmann b. Nov 1894
Adalie Hartmann b. Aug 1897

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 9.

Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening

F, b. 28 December 1870, d. 15 May 1948

Father*

Johann Friedrich Wilkening b. 12 Jan 1831, d. 26 Apr 1912

Mother*

Engel Maria Hinze b. 2 Feb 1838, d. 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening was also known as Sophie.

Married Name

3 April 1892

As of 3 April 1892,her married name was Wehling.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 December 1870

Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening was born on 28 December 1870 at Washington, Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze.

Marriage

3 April 1892

Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening married Gerhard Heinrich Christoph Wehling on 3 April 1892 at Eagle Lake St. John's, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

15 May 1948

Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening died on 15 May 1948 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 77.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Washington, Will, Illinois

Justine Maria Sophia Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Johann Friedrich Wilkening's household on the 1880 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0261 Page Number 512B.