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Spyker Kiefer

Father*

George Philip Keifer b. 1781, d. 22 Nov 1858

Mother*

Eva Marcia Roedel b. 1790, d. 6 Aug 1851

Life Event	Date	Description
Death		Spyker Kiefer died at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.
Birth		He was born at Pennsylvania.
		He was the son of George Philip Keifer and Eva Marcia Roedel.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

Spyker Kiefer died at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.

Birth

He was born at Pennsylvania.

(?) Nickey

Children of (?) Nickey

Reverand George Gilbert Nickey+ b. 18 Feb 1818, d. 14 Oct 1884
Abraham Nickey+ b. 1825, d. 20 Jul 1871

Martha G. Pardoe

F, b. 1 May 1859, d. 2 January 1933

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Martha G. Pardoe was also known as Mattie G.
Married Name	16 April 1879	As of 16 April 1879,her married name was Kiefer.
Married Name	16 April 1879	As of 16 April 1879,her married name was Kifer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Martha G. Pardoe was also known as Mattie G.

Married Name

16 April 1879

As of 16 April 1879,her married name was Kiefer.

Married Name

16 April 1879

As of 16 April 1879,her married name was Kifer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 May 1859	Martha G. Pardoe was born on 1 May 1859 at New York also reported as Chicago, Cook county, Illinois.
Marriage	16 April 1879	She married George Edwin Kiefer, son of John Henry Kiefer and Sarah Jane Harris, on 16 April 1879 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Divorce	before 1900	Martha G. Pardoe and George Edwin Kiefer were divorced before 1900.
Death	2 January 1933	Martha G. Pardoe died on 2 January 1933 at Los Angeles, California, at age 73.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 May 1859

Martha G. Pardoe was born on 1 May 1859 at New York also reported as Chicago, Cook county, Illinois.

Marriage

16 April 1879

She married George Edwin Kiefer, son of John Henry Kiefer and Sarah Jane Harris, on 16 April 1879 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Divorce

before 1900

Martha G. Pardoe and George Edwin Kiefer were divorced before 1900.

Death

2 January 1933

Martha G. Pardoe died on 2 January 1933 at Los Angeles, California, at age 73.

Census Date	Location	Description
20 June 1895	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Martha G. Pardoe counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of George Edwin Kiefer at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; 2 males and 1 female in household.¹
1900	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Martha G. Pardoe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
1910	Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin	She was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

20 June 1895

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Martha G. Pardoe counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of George Edwin Kiefer at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; 2 males and 1 female in household.¹

1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Martha G. Pardoe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1910

Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin

She was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Martha G. Pardoe had 2 with 1 living in 1900 children.
She had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Child of Martha G. Pardoe and George Edwin Kiefer

Edwin Henry Kifer b. 8 Jun 1884, d. 14 Apr 1949

Citations

[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241816.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1708; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1375721.

Edwin Henry Kifer

M, b. 8 June 1884, d. 14 April 1949

Father*

George Edwin Kiefer b. 1 Apr 1849, d. 27 May 1906

Mother*

Martha G. Pardoe b. 1 May 1859, d. 2 Jan 1933

Edwin Henry Kifer senior portrait 1909

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Edwin Henry Kifer was also known as Kiefer.
Name Variation		Edwin Henry Kifer was also known as Edward Henry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edwin Henry Kifer was also known as Kiefer.

Name Variation

Edwin Henry Kifer was also known as Edward Henry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 June 1884	Edwin Henry Kifer was born on 8 June 1884 at Lincoln, Nebraska, also reported as 08 Jan 1884.
		He was the son of George Edwin Kiefer and Martha G. Pardoe.
Marriage	1914	Edwin Henry Kifer married Jessie Clark, daughter of Frank Briggs Clark and Clara Ellen Goodwin, in 1914.
Death	14 April 1949	Edwin Henry Kifer died on 14 April 1949 at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, at age 64 Edwin Henry Kifer death certificate and obituary. Edwin Henry Kifer death certificate 14 Apr 1949 San Antonio, Bexar, TX San Antonio Light April 14, 1949 - Edwin H Kifer obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 June 1884

Edwin Henry Kifer was born on 8 June 1884 at Lincoln, Nebraska, also reported as 08 Jan 1884.

He was the son of George Edwin Kiefer and Martha G. Pardoe.

Marriage

1914

Edwin Henry Kifer married Jessie Clark, daughter of Frank Briggs Clark and Clara Ellen Goodwin, in 1914.

Death

14 April 1949

Edwin Henry Kifer died on 14 April 1949 at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, at age 64 Edwin Henry Kifer death certificate and obituary.

Edwin Henry Kifer death certificate 14 Apr 1949 San Antonio, Bexar, TX

San Antonio Light April 14, 1949 - Edwin H Kifer obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
20 June 1895	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Edwin Henry Kifer counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of George Edwin Kiefer at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; 2 males and 1 female in household.¹
1900	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Edwin Henry Kifer was listed as a son in Martha G. Pardoe's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
1910	Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin	Edwin Henry Kifer was listed as a son in Martha G. Pardoe's household on the 1910 Census at Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

20 June 1895

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edwin Henry Kifer counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of George Edwin Kiefer at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; 2 males and 1 female in household.¹

1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edwin Henry Kifer was listed as a son in Martha G. Pardoe's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1910

Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin

Edwin Henry Kifer was listed as a son in Martha G. Pardoe's household on the 1910 Census at Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Edwin Henry Kifer was listed as a beneficiary in Sarah Jane Harris's will on 5 August 1908 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Edwin Henry Kifer graduated in 1909 at University of Wisconsin at Madison, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
Edwin Henry Kifer senior portrait 1909 University of Wisconsin at Madison

Citations

[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241816.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Madison Ward 4, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1708; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1375721.

Jonathan Whitaker Harris

M, b. 7 August 1799, d. 3 October 1872

Father*

John Harris d. 1816

Mother*

Mary Hamilton

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 August 1799	Jonathan Whitaker Harris was born on 7 August 1799 at Washington, Pennsylvania, also reported as Connecticut.
		He was the son of John Harris and Mary Hamilton.
Marriage	29 August 1822	Jonathan Whitaker Harris married Abigail C. Cracroft, daughter of Joseph Cracroft and Ruth Chase, on 29 August 1822.
Marriage	7 May 1861	Jonathan Whitaker Harris married Catherine (?) on 7 May 1861.
Death	3 October 1872	Jonathan Whitaker Harris died on 3 October 1872 at age 73.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 August 1799

Jonathan Whitaker Harris was born on 7 August 1799 at Washington, Pennsylvania, also reported as Connecticut.

He was the son of John Harris and Mary Hamilton.

Marriage

29 August 1822

Jonathan Whitaker Harris married Abigail C. Cracroft, daughter of Joseph Cracroft and Ruth Chase, on 29 August 1822.

Marriage

7 May 1861

Jonathan Whitaker Harris married Catherine (?) on 7 May 1861.

Death

3 October 1872

Jonathan Whitaker Harris died on 3 October 1872 at age 73.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 August 1850	Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	Jonathan Whitaker Harris was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
2 August 1860	Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

14 August 1850

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Jonathan Whitaker Harris was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

2 August 1860

Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin

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

JONATHAN WHITAKER HARRIS, son of John Harris and Mary HAMILTON, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania 7 August 1799. He grew to manhood, and after the death of his father in 1816, took up the westward march. He went to Ohio
where some of his brothers had gone. He lived with his brother James. He married Abigail C. CRACROFT daughter of Joseph CRACROFT and Ruth CHASE 29 August 1822. They had fifteen children. They built a home and farmed in Bloomfield township in Richland County, Ohio. In 1846 they removed to the Territory of Wisconsin. He erected a home on goverment land on Section 18, Township 9, Range 5 east in what is now Troy Township, Sauk County,
Wisconsin. On September 14, 1860 his wife Abigail died. He married Mrs. Catherine SHOARDS of Baraboo, Wisconsin for his second wife 7 May 1861. He died 3 October 1872 at the age of seventy-three. He and his wife Abigail are buried in the Harrisburg cemetery in Troy, Wisconsin.
Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft immigrated in 1846.
In 1880 included in profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of Abner Logan Harris.
In 1880 mentioned in profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of William H Harris.
In 1880 mentioned in profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of S M Harris.

Children of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft

Phoebe Ann Harris b. 20 May 1823, d. 18 Jul 1897
Sarah Jane Harris+ b. 9 Oct 1824, d. 1 May 1907
Mary Ruth Harris+ b. 31 Jan 1826, d. 15 Aug 1881
Elizabeth Elenor Harris b. 10 Sep 1827
John Wesley Harris b. 14 Jan 1829, d. 4 Nov 1871
James Madison Harris b. 14 Sep 1830, d. 22 Aug 1831
William Hamilton Harris+ b. 26 Apr 1832, d. 21 Jan 1906
Joseph C. Harris b. 11 Feb 1834, d. 6 Dec 1834
Stephen Mitchell Harris+ b. 25 Nov 1834, d. 15 Apr 1903
Charles Cracroft Harris b. 7 Oct 1837, d. 1871
Abner Logan Harris b. 15 Sep 1839, d. 1908
Washington H. Harris b. 11 Aug 1841, d. 8 Sep 1843
Abigail Emeline Harris+ b. 17 Jul 1843, d. 1916
Lucy Adaline Harris+ b. 2 Apr 1845
Joseph Henry Harris b. 15 Dec 1847, d. Jul 1882

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 43. Dwelling 550.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 102. Dwelling 789.

Abigail C. Cracroft

F, b. circa 1804, d. 14 September 1860

Father*

Joseph Cracroft

Mother*

Ruth Chase

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	29 August 1822	As of 29 August 1822,her married name was Harris.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

29 August 1822

As of 29 August 1822,her married name was Harris.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1804	Abigail C. Cracroft was born circa 1804 at Pennsylvania.
		She was the daughter of Joseph Cracroft and Ruth Chase.
Marriage	29 August 1822	Abigail C. Cracroft married Jonathan Whitaker Harris, son of John Harris and Mary Hamilton, on 29 August 1822.
Death	14 September 1860	Abigail C. Cracroft died on 14 September 1860.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1804

Abigail C. Cracroft was born circa 1804 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of Joseph Cracroft and Ruth Chase.

Marriage

29 August 1822

Abigail C. Cracroft married Jonathan Whitaker Harris, son of John Harris and Mary Hamilton, on 29 August 1822.

Death

14 September 1860

Abigail C. Cracroft died on 14 September 1860.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 August 1850	Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	Abigail C. Cracroft was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1850 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
2 August 1860	Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin	Abigail C. Cracroft was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

14 August 1850

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Abigail C. Cracroft was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1850 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

2 August 1860

Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin

Abigail C. Cracroft was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Abigail C. Cracroft had 15 children.
She and Jonathan Whitaker Harris immigrated in 1846.
In 1880 included in profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of Abner Logan Harris.
In 1880 mentioned in profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of William H Harris.
In 1880 mentioned in profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of S M Harris.

Children of Abigail C. Cracroft and Jonathan Whitaker Harris

Phoebe Ann Harris b. 20 May 1823, d. 18 Jul 1897
Sarah Jane Harris+ b. 9 Oct 1824, d. 1 May 1907
Mary Ruth Harris+ b. 31 Jan 1826, d. 15 Aug 1881
Elizabeth Elenor Harris b. 10 Sep 1827
John Wesley Harris b. 14 Jan 1829, d. 4 Nov 1871
James Madison Harris b. 14 Sep 1830, d. 22 Aug 1831
William Hamilton Harris+ b. 26 Apr 1832, d. 21 Jan 1906
Joseph C. Harris b. 11 Feb 1834, d. 6 Dec 1834
Stephen Mitchell Harris+ b. 25 Nov 1834, d. 15 Apr 1903
Charles Cracroft Harris b. 7 Oct 1837, d. 1871
Abner Logan Harris b. 15 Sep 1839, d. 1908
Washington H. Harris b. 11 Aug 1841, d. 8 Sep 1843
Abigail Emeline Harris+ b. 17 Jul 1843, d. 1916
Lucy Adaline Harris+ b. 2 Apr 1845
Joseph Henry Harris b. 15 Dec 1847, d. Jul 1882

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 43. Dwelling 550.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 102. Dwelling 789.

Charles Farington

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Charles Farington married Ellen Hoffman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Charles Farington married Ellen Hoffman.

Child of Charles Farington and Ellen Hoffman

Charles William Farington+ b. 12 Feb 1841, d. 15 Dec 1928

Ellen Hoffman

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Farington.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Ellen Hoffman married Charles Farington.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Ellen Hoffman married Charles Farington.

Child of Ellen Hoffman and Charles Farington

Charles William Farington+ b. 12 Feb 1841, d. 15 Dec 1928

Abner Logan Harris

M, b. 15 September 1839, d. 1908

Father*

Jonathan Whitaker Harris b. 7 Aug 1799, d. 3 Oct 1872

Mother*

Abigail C. Cracroft b. c 1804, d. 14 Sep 1860

Abner L Harris - Sauk county, Wisconsin

Abner L Harris 1893

A L Harris in chair - Sauk county, Wisconsin

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Abner Logan Harris was also known as A. L.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Abner Logan Harris was also known as A. L.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 September 1839	Abner Logan Harris was born on 15 September 1839 at Ohio.
		He was the son of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft.
Marriage	13 December 1868	Abner Logan Harris married Frances Smith on 13 December 1868.
Death	1908	Abner Logan Harris died in 1908.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 September 1839

Abner Logan Harris was born on 15 September 1839 at Ohio.

He was the son of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft.

Marriage

13 December 1868

Abner Logan Harris married Frances Smith on 13 December 1868.

Death

1908

Abner Logan Harris died in 1908.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 August 1850	Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	Abner Logan Harris was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1850 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
2 August 1860	Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin	Abner Logan Harris was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

14 August 1850

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Abner Logan Harris was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1850 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

2 August 1860

Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin

Abner Logan Harris was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

In 1880 included in profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of Abner Logan Harris.
History of Sauk County, Wisconsin 1880 - Abner Logan Harris - Page 719
From 1893 to 1895 Reedsburg city leader.³

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 43. Dwelling 550.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 102. Dwelling 789.
[S215] Sesquicentennial History Committee, Reedsburg Remembers 150 Years, Page 48.

Abigail Emeline Harris

F, b. 17 July 1843, d. 1916

Father*

Jonathan Whitaker Harris b. 7 Aug 1799, d. 3 Oct 1872

Mother*

Abigail C. Cracroft b. c 1804, d. 14 Sep 1860

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Abigail Emeline Harris was also known as Emeline.
Married Name	19 January 1865	As of 19 January 1865,her married name was Hood.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Abigail Emeline Harris was also known as Emeline.

Married Name

19 January 1865

As of 19 January 1865,her married name was Hood.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 July 1843	Abigail Emeline Harris was born on 17 July 1843 at Richland, Ohio.
		She was the daughter of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft.
Marriage	19 January 1865	Abigail Emeline Harris married Wilson H. Hood, son of Moses Hood and Sarah Russel, on 19 January 1865 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	1916	Abigail Emeline Harris died in 1916.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 July 1843

Abigail Emeline Harris was born on 17 July 1843 at Richland, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft.

Marriage

19 January 1865

Abigail Emeline Harris married Wilson H. Hood, son of Moses Hood and Sarah Russel, on 19 January 1865 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

1916

Abigail Emeline Harris died in 1916.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 August 1860	Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin	Abigail Emeline Harris was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
8 July 1870	Dresden, Chickasaw, Iowa	Abigail Emeline Harris was listed in Wilson H. Hood's household on the 1870 Census at Dresden, Chickasaw, Iowa.²
1880	Richland, Chickasaw, Iowa	Abigail Emeline Harris was listed as wife in Wilson H. Hood's household on the 1880 Census at Richland, Chickasaw, Iowa.³
19 June 1900	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Abigail Emeline Harris was listed as wife in Wilson H. Hood's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴
1910	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Abigail Emeline Harris was listed as wife in Wilson H. Hood's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

2 August 1860

Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin

Abigail Emeline Harris was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

8 July 1870

Dresden, Chickasaw, Iowa

Abigail Emeline Harris was listed in Wilson H. Hood's household on the 1870 Census at Dresden, Chickasaw, Iowa.²

1880

Richland, Chickasaw, Iowa

Abigail Emeline Harris was listed as wife in Wilson H. Hood's household on the 1880 Census at Richland, Chickasaw, Iowa.³

19 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Abigail Emeline Harris was listed as wife in Wilson H. Hood's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Abigail Emeline Harris was listed as wife in Wilson H. Hood's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

ABIGAIL EMELINE HARRIS, daughter of Jonathan W. Harris and Abigail C. CRACROFT was born in Richland County in 1843. She went with her parents to Sauk County, Wisconsin in 1846, being only three years old. She married Wilson HOOD 19 Jan 1865 by whom she had three children. They removed to Iowa soon after their marriage and operated a country store. Mr Hood was postmaster and ran a creamery. They returned to Spring Green at a few years and Mr. Hood worked for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company.
Abigail Emeline Harris immigrated with Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft in 1846.
Abigail Emeline Harris had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Abigail Emeline Harris and Wilson H. Hood

Frank L. Hood b. 16 Oct 1865, d. 26 May 1911
Edith Estella Hood b. 9 Nov 1869, d. 1957
Herbert Delver H. Hood+ b. 7 Feb 1871, d. 1922

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 102. Dwelling 789.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 12. Dwelling 97.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0332 Page Number 457D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 107.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 39.

Wilson H. Hood

M, b. January 1842, d. 3 January 1929

Father*

Moses Hood b. 1804, d. 6 Oct 1885

Mother*

Sarah Russel b. c 1806, d. a 1850

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	January 1842	Wilson H. Hood was born in January 1842 at Pennsylvania.
		He was the son of Moses Hood and Sarah Russel.
Marriage	19 January 1865	Wilson H. Hood married Abigail Emeline Harris, daughter of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft, on 19 January 1865 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	3 January 1929	Wilson H. Hood died on 3 January 1929.
Burial	after 3 January 1929	He was buried after 3 January 1929 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, Civil War.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1842

Wilson H. Hood was born in January 1842 at Pennsylvania.

He was the son of Moses Hood and Sarah Russel.

Marriage

19 January 1865

Wilson H. Hood married Abigail Emeline Harris, daughter of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft, on 19 January 1865 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

3 January 1929

Wilson H. Hood died on 3 January 1929.

Burial

after 3 January 1929

He was buried after 3 January 1929 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, Civil War.¹

Census Date	Location	Description
1850	Le Boeuf, Erie, Pennsylvania	Wilson H. Hood was listed in Moses Hood's household on the 1850 Census at Le Boeuf, Erie, Pennsylvania.²
8 July 1870	Dresden, Chickasaw, Iowa	Wilson H. Hood was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Dresden, Chickasaw, Iowa.³
1880	Richland, Chickasaw, Iowa	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Richland, Chickasaw, Iowa.⁴
19 June 1900	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵
1910	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶
17 January 1920	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as father in Herbert Delver H. Hood's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷

Census Date

Location

Description

1850

Le Boeuf, Erie, Pennsylvania

Wilson H. Hood was listed in Moses Hood's household on the 1850 Census at Le Boeuf, Erie, Pennsylvania.²

8 July 1870

Dresden, Chickasaw, Iowa

Wilson H. Hood was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Dresden, Chickasaw, Iowa.³

1880

Richland, Chickasaw, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Richland, Chickasaw, Iowa.⁴

19 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶

17 January 1920

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as father in Herbert Delver H. Hood's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷

Children of Wilson H. Hood and Abigail Emeline Harris

Frank L. Hood b. 16 Oct 1865, d. 26 May 1911
Edith Estella Hood b. 9 Nov 1869, d. 1957
Herbert Delver H. Hood+ b. 7 Feb 1871, d. 1922

Citations

[S180] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 6, page 88.
[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 57. Dwelling 104.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 12. Dwelling 97.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0332 Page Number 457D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 107.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 39.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Dwelling 86.

Lucy Adaline Harris

F, b. 2 April 1845

Father*

Jonathan Whitaker Harris b. 7 Aug 1799, d. 3 Oct 1872

Mother*

Abigail C. Cracroft b. c 1804, d. 14 Sep 1860

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Lucy Adaline Harris was also known as Adaline.
Name Variation		Lucy Adaline Harris was also known as R. Adaline.
Married Name	30 December 1885	As of 30 December 1885,her married name was Twist.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lucy Adaline Harris was also known as Adaline.

Name Variation

Lucy Adaline Harris was also known as R. Adaline.

Married Name

30 December 1885

As of 30 December 1885,her married name was Twist.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 April 1845	Lucy Adaline Harris was born on 2 April 1845 at Richland, Ohio, also reported as April 1847.
		She was the daughter of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft.
Marriage	30 December 1885	Lucy Adaline Harris married Francis Lyman Twist on 30 December 1885.
Divorce	before 1900	Lucy Adaline Harris and Francis Lyman Twist were divorced before 1900.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 April 1845

Lucy Adaline Harris was born on 2 April 1845 at Richland, Ohio, also reported as April 1847.

She was the daughter of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft.

Marriage

30 December 1885

Lucy Adaline Harris married Francis Lyman Twist on 30 December 1885.

Divorce

before 1900

Lucy Adaline Harris and Francis Lyman Twist were divorced before 1900.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 August 1860	Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin	Lucy Adaline Harris was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
8 June 1900	Madison, Dane, Wisconsin	Lucy Adaline Harris was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 August 1860

Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lucy Adaline Harris was listed in Jonathan Whitaker Harris's household on the 1860 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

8 June 1900

Madison, Dane, Wisconsin

Lucy Adaline Harris was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.²

LUCY ADALINE HARRIS, daughter of Jonathan W. Harris and Abigail C. CRACROFT was born in Richland County, Ohio in 1845 and was just a baby when her parents went to Sauk County, Wisconsin in 1846. After the death of her mother, who died in
1860, she went to live with her sister, Mrs. Thomas McDill, at Plover, Wisconsin. She lived with her brother A.L. Harris for a time and engaged in the occupation of a nurse. She
married Francis L. TWIST a widower with one child and moved to St. Peters, Minnesota in 1888. They had one son.
Lucy Adaline Harris immigrated with Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft in 1846.
Lucy Adaline Harris migrated in 1887 at St. Peters, Minnesota.
She was a boardinghouse keeper in 1900.
She had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.

Children of Lucy Adaline Harris and Francis Lyman Twist

Stanley Harris Twist b. 22 Sep 1887
Ruth A. Twist b. Oct 1889

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 102. Dwelling 789.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 121.

Francis Lyman Twist

M, b. 26 March 1851, d. 27 September 1920

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Francis Lyman Twist was also known as Frank.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Francis Lyman Twist was also known as Frank.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 March 1851	Francis Lyman Twist was born on 26 March 1851 at Hampden, Columbia, Wisconsin.
Marriage	2 November 1873	He married Mary Josephine Stewart on 2 November 1873 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage	30 December 1885	Francis Lyman Twist married Lucy Adaline Harris, daughter of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft, on 30 December 1885.
Divorce	before 1900	Francis Lyman Twist and Lucy Adaline Harris were divorced before 1900.
Marriage	29 September 1903	Francis Lyman Twist married Eva Luella Kroal on 29 September 1903.
Death	27 September 1920	Francis Lyman Twist died on 27 September 1920 at Cheney, Spokane, Washington, at age 69.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 March 1851

Francis Lyman Twist was born on 26 March 1851 at Hampden, Columbia, Wisconsin.

Marriage

2 November 1873

He married Mary Josephine Stewart on 2 November 1873 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

30 December 1885

Francis Lyman Twist married Lucy Adaline Harris, daughter of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft, on 30 December 1885.

Divorce

before 1900

Francis Lyman Twist and Lucy Adaline Harris were divorced before 1900.

Marriage

29 September 1903

Francis Lyman Twist married Eva Luella Kroal on 29 September 1903.

Death

27 September 1920

Francis Lyman Twist died on 27 September 1920 at Cheney, Spokane, Washington, at age 69.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Francis Lyman Twist was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Francis Lyman Twist was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Francis Lyman Twist was a School Teacher in 1880.
He migrated in 1887 at St. Peters, Minnesota.

Child of Francis Lyman Twist and Mary Josephine Stewart

Verne Stewart Twist b. 19 Jan 1876

Children of Francis Lyman Twist and Lucy Adaline Harris

Stanley Harris Twist b. 22 Sep 1887
Ruth A. Twist b. Oct 1889

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 227B.

Ruth A. Twist

F, b. October 1889

Father*

Francis Lyman Twist b. 26 Mar 1851, d. 27 Sep 1920

Mother*

Lucy Adaline Harris b. 2 Apr 1845

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	October 1889	Ruth A. Twist was born in October 1889 at Minnesota.
		She was the daughter of Francis Lyman Twist and Lucy Adaline Harris.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

October 1889

Ruth A. Twist was born in October 1889 at Minnesota.

She was the daughter of Francis Lyman Twist and Lucy Adaline Harris.

Census Date	Location	Description
8 June 1900	Madison, Dane, Wisconsin	Ruth A. Twist was listed as a daughter in Lucy Adaline Harris's household on the 1900 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

8 June 1900

Madison, Dane, Wisconsin

Ruth A. Twist was listed as a daughter in Lucy Adaline Harris's household on the 1900 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 121.

Frances Smith

F, b. 20 December 1843, d. 10 March 1899

Mrs A L Harris (Frances Smith) - Sauk county, Wisconsin

Mrs Abner L Harris (Frances Smith) - Sauk county, Wisconsin

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	13 December 1868	As of 13 December 1868,her married name was Harris.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

13 December 1868

As of 13 December 1868,her married name was Harris.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 December 1843	Frances Smith was born on 20 December 1843.
Marriage	13 December 1868	She married Abner Logan Harris, son of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft, on 13 December 1868.
Death	10 March 1899	Frances Smith died on 10 March 1899 at age 55.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 December 1843

Frances Smith was born on 20 December 1843.

Marriage

13 December 1868

She married Abner Logan Harris, son of Jonathan Whitaker Harris and Abigail C. Cracroft, on 13 December 1868.

Death

10 March 1899

Frances Smith died on 10 March 1899 at age 55.

In 1880 included in profile in History of Sauk County, Wisconsin of Abner Logan Harris.

Henry J. Liessman

M, b. 1848, d. 1888

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1848	Henry J. Liessman was born in 1848 at Hanover, Germany.
Marriage	11 December 1872	He married Catherine Ohland, daughter of Henry J. Ohland and Elizabeth Catharine Struck, on 11 December 1872 at Cook, Illinois.
Death	1888	Henry J. Liessman died in 1888 at Kilbourn/Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Burial	1888	He was buried in 1888 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1848

Henry J. Liessman was born in 1848 at Hanover, Germany.

Marriage

11 December 1872

He married Catherine Ohland, daughter of Henry J. Ohland and Elizabeth Catharine Struck, on 11 December 1872 at Cook, Illinois.

Death

1888

Henry J. Liessman died in 1888 at Kilbourn/Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Burial

1888

He was buried in 1888 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date	Location	Description
3 June 1870	Center, Lake, Indiana	Henry J. Liessman was listed as a tailor living with the Frederick Hildebrand family on the 1870 Census at Center, Lake, Indiana.²
1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

3 June 1870

Center, Lake, Indiana

Henry J. Liessman was listed as a tailor living with the Frederick Hildebrand family on the 1870 Census at Center, Lake, Indiana.²

1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

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

Children of Henry J. Liessman and Catherine Ohland

Franz Liessman b. 4 Sep 1873, d. 18 Sep 1874
Ida Liessman b. b 13 Oct 1874, d. 13 Oct 1874
Clara Liessman b. 1875, d. Nov 1948
Frieda Liessman b. b 4 Nov 1876, d. 4 Nov 1876
Robert Liessman b. 9 Aug 1878, d. 30 Jan 1895
Antonia Liessman b. 21 Sep 1880, d. 13 Feb 1904
Henry Charles Liessman b. 20 Mar 1882, d. 31 Aug 1961
Otto Frank Liessman+ b. 16 Dec 1883, d. 7 Feb 1966
Alma C. Liessman+ b. 25 Dec 1885, d. 17 Nov 1927
Ernest August Liessman b. May 1888, d. 17 Nov 1969

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg. 128.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Dwelling 83.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 226D.

Catherine Ohland

F, b. 20 June 1855, d. 6 September 1922

Father*

Henry J. Ohland b. 1 May 1832, d. 25 Oct 1905

Mother*

Elizabeth Catharine Struck b. 30 Jan 1830, d. 5 Apr 1913

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Catherine Ohland was also known as Katie.
Name Variation		Catherine Ohland was also known as Katherine.
Married Name	11 December 1872	As of 11 December 1872,her married name was Liessman.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Catherine Ohland was also known as Katie.

Name Variation

Catherine Ohland was also known as Katherine.

Married Name

11 December 1872

As of 11 December 1872,her married name was Liessman.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 June 1855	Catherine Ohland was born on 20 June 1855 at Hanover, Germany, also reported as Jun 1859.
		She was the daughter of Henry J. Ohland and Elizabeth Catharine Struck.
Marriage	11 December 1872	Catherine Ohland married Henry J. Liessman on 11 December 1872 at Cook, Illinois.
Death	6 September 1922	Catherine Ohland died on 6 September 1922 at age 67.
Burial	after 6 September 1922	She was buried after 6 September 1922 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 June 1855

Catherine Ohland was born on 20 June 1855 at Hanover, Germany, also reported as Jun 1859.

She was the daughter of Henry J. Ohland and Elizabeth Catharine Struck.

Marriage

11 December 1872

Catherine Ohland married Henry J. Liessman on 11 December 1872 at Cook, Illinois.

Death

6 September 1922

Catherine Ohland died on 6 September 1922 at age 67.

Burial

after 6 September 1922

She was buried after 6 September 1922 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Catherine Ohland was listed as wife in Henry J. Liessman's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
16 June 1900	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Catherine Ohland was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³
1 June 1905	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	She appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴
25 April 1910	Reedsburg Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin	She was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Otto Liessman.⁵
19 January 1920	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	She was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Catherine Ohland was listed as wife in Henry J. Liessman's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

16 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Catherine Ohland was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1 June 1905

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

25 April 1910

Reedsburg Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin

She was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Otto Liessman.⁵

19 January 1920

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

She was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶

Catherine Ohland lived in 1870 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She had 9 with 5 living in 1910 children.

Children of Catherine Ohland and Henry J. Liessman

Franz Liessman b. 4 Sep 1873, d. 18 Sep 1874
Ida Liessman b. b 13 Oct 1874, d. 13 Oct 1874
Clara Liessman b. 1875, d. Nov 1948
Frieda Liessman b. b 4 Nov 1876, d. 4 Nov 1876
Robert Liessman b. 9 Aug 1878, d. 30 Jan 1895
Antonia Liessman b. 21 Sep 1880, d. 13 Feb 1904
Henry Charles Liessman b. 20 Mar 1882, d. 31 Aug 1961
Otto Frank Liessman+ b. 16 Dec 1883, d. 7 Feb 1966
Alma C. Liessman+ b. 25 Dec 1885, d. 17 Nov 1927
Ernest August Liessman b. May 1888, d. 17 Nov 1969

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg. 128.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 226D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED142. Dwelling 359.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 251.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED123. Dwelling 198.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 260.

Antonia Liessman

F, b. 21 September 1880, d. 13 February 1904

Father*

Henry J. Liessman b. 1848, d. 1888

Mother*

Catherine Ohland b. 20 Jun 1855, d. 6 Sep 1922

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Antonia Liessman was also known as Antonie.
Married Name	before 1904	As of before 1904,her married name was Niebuhr.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Antonia Liessman was also known as Antonie.

Married Name

before 1904

As of before 1904,her married name was Niebuhr.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 September 1880

Antonia Liessman was born on 21 September 1880 at Wisconsin also reported as Oct 1880.

She was the daughter of Henry J. Liessman and Catherine Ohland.

Marriage

before 1904

Antonia Liessman married Albert F. Niebuhr before 1904.

Death

13 February 1904

Antonia Liessman died on 13 February 1904 at age 23.

Burial

after 13 February 1904

She was buried after 13 February 1904 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

16 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Antonia Liessman was listed as a daughter in Catherine Ohland's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg. 128.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED142. Dwelling 359.

Henry Charles Liessman

M, b. 20 March 1882, d. 31 August 1961

Father*

Henry J. Liessman b. 1848, d. 1888

Mother*

Catherine Ohland b. 20 Jun 1855, d. 6 Sep 1922

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry Charles Liessman was also known as H. C.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 March 1882

Henry Charles Liessman was born on 20 March 1882 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Henry J. Liessman and Catherine Ohland.

Marriage

circa 1912

Henry Charles Liessman married Clara (?) circa 1912.

Death

31 August 1961

Henry Charles Liessman died on 31 August 1961 at age 79.

Burial

after 31 August 1961

He was buried after 31 August 1961 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

16 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Henry Charles Liessman was listed as a son in Catherine Ohland's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1 June 1905

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Henry Charles Liessman is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Catherine Ohland at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

9 April 1930

Tomah, Monroe, Wisconsin

Henry Charles Liessman was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Tomah, Monroe, Wisconsin.⁴

On 9 September 1918 at Monroe, Wisconsin, WWI Draft Registration.
Leissman (Liessman), Henry Charles - World War I Draft Registration Card
In July 1925 at Lake Mills, Wisconsin, attended Liessman family reunion.

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg. 128.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED142. Dwelling 359.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 251.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 205.

Alma C. Liessman

F, b. 25 December 1885, d. 17 November 1927

Father*

Henry J. Liessman b. 1848, d. 1888

Mother*

Catherine Ohland b. 20 Jun 1855, d. 6 Sep 1922

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alma C. Liessman was also known as Alma P.

Married Name

9 July 1907

As of 9 July 1907,her married name was Heitkamp.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 December 1885

Alma C. Liessman was born on 25 December 1885 at Wisconsin also reported as Dec 1886.

She was the daughter of Henry J. Liessman and Catherine Ohland.

Marriage

9 July 1907

Alma C. Liessman married Edwin Julius Heitkamp, son of Frederick Wilhelm Heitkamp and Marie Dorothy Schultz, on 9 July 1907 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

17 November 1927

Alma C. Liessman died on 17 November 1927 at age 41.

Burial

after 17 November 1927

She was buried after 17 November 1927 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

16 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Alma C. Liessman was listed as a daughter in Catherine Ohland's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1 June 1905

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Alma C. Liessman is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Catherine Ohland at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

In July 1925 at Lake Mills, Wisconsin, attended Liessman family reunion.

Child of Alma C. Liessman and Edwin Julius Heitkamp

Fae Catherine Heitkamp b. 26 Feb 1914, d. 24 Mar 1988

Citations

[S273] Wisconsin Sauk County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records, page 108.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED142. Dwelling 359.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 251.

Ernest August Liessman

M, b. May 1888, d. 17 November 1969

Father*

Henry J. Liessman b. 1848, d. 1888

Mother*

Catherine Ohland b. 20 Jun 1855, d. 6 Sep 1922

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ernest August Liessman was also known as Ernest G.

Name Variation

Ernest August Liessman was also known as Erny.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

May 1888

Ernest August Liessman was born in May 1888 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Henry J. Liessman and Catherine Ohland.

Death

17 November 1969

Ernest August Liessman died on 17 November 1969 at Los Angeles, California, at age 81.

Census Date

Location

Description

16 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ernest August Liessman was listed as a son in Catherine Ohland's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1 June 1905

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ernest August Liessman is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Catherine Ohland at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED142. Dwelling 359.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 251.

Mary Ray Cottle

F, b. 26 September 1852, d. 24 November 1927

Father*

Captain David Cottle b. 21 Aug 1819, d. Dec 1909

Mother*

Priscilla Macy Coffin b. 29 Jun 1829, d. 9 Jan 1899

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

10 July 1888

As of 10 July 1888,her married name was Lockheart.¹

Married Name

10 July 1888

As of 10 July 1888,her married name was Lockhart.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 September 1852

Mary Ray Cottle was born on 26 September 1852 at Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

She was the daughter of Captain David Cottle and Priscilla Macy Coffin.

Marriage

10 July 1888

Mary Ray Cottle married Elisha Lockheart, son of Robert Ellison Lockhart and Sarah Hemphill, on 10 July 1888 at Whiteside, Illinois.¹

Death

24 November 1927

Mary Ray Cottle died on 24 November 1927 at Texas at age 75 Mary (Cottle) Lockheart obituary.

Brownsville Herald November 30, 1927 - Mary (Cottle) Lockheart (Lockhart) obituary

Burial

after 24 November 1927

She was buried after 24 November 1927 at Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 June 1900

Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois

Mary Ray Cottle was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.²

26 April 1910

Fulton Ward 1, Whiteside, Illinois

She was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Fulton Ward 1, Whiteside, Illinois.³

1920

Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas

She was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas.⁴

Mary Ray Cottle had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children.
She had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary Ray Cottle and Elisha Lockheart

Elisha Cottle Lockhart+ b. 17 Jun 1889, d. 10 Dec 1955
Macy Hemphill Lockhart+ b. 3 Jun 1891, d. 4 Aug 1939
Priscilla Dionis Lockhart+ b. 1 Feb 1893, d. 18 Aug 1970

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00007402.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 210.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 134.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas; Roll: T625_1784; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 32.

Elisha Lockhart

M, b. 16 September 1861, d. 11 July 1929

Father*

Andrew Lockhart b. 21 Jun 1819, d. 7 Jan 1894

Mother*

Nancy Randall b. 16 Sep 1834, d. 1 Aug 1895

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 September 1861

Elisha Lockhart was born on 16 September 1861 at Garden Plain, Whiteside, Illinois, also reported as Ohio.

He was the son of Andrew Lockhart and Nancy Randall.

Marriage

16 June 1886

Elisha Lockhart married Naomi E. Hutchins on 16 June 1886 at Whiteside, Illinois.

Marriage

24 February 1892

Elisha Lockhart married Effie Allen on 24 February 1892 at Whiteside, Illinois.

Death

11 July 1929

Elisha Lockhart died on 11 July 1929 at Clinton, Iowa, at age 67 Elisha Lockhart obituary.

Sterling Daily Gazette July 12, 1929 - Elisha Lockhart obituary

Burial

after 11 July 1929

He was buried after 11 July 1929 at Fulton Township Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Garden Plain, Whiteside, Illinois

Elisha Lockhart was listed as a son in Andrew Lockhart's household on the 1880 Census at Garden Plain, Whiteside, Illinois.¹

1910

Garden Plain, Whiteside, Illinois

Elisha Lockhart was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Garden Plain, Whiteside, Illinois.²

Child of Elisha Lockhart and Effie Allen

Allen Andrew Lockhart b. 11 Mar 1893, d. 26 Dec 1938

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0258 Page Number 16A.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garden Plain, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T624_331; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1374344.

Captain David Cottle

M, b. 21 August 1819, d. December 1909

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 August 1819

Captain David Cottle was born on 21 August 1819 at Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Marriage

19 March 1848

He married Priscilla Macy Coffin, daughter of John C. Coffin and Sarah Ray, on 19 March 1848 at Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Death

December 1909

Captain David Cottle died in December 1909 at age 90 Captain David Cottle obituary; also reported as 1908.

Burlington Hawk Eye December 25, 1909 - Captain David Cottle obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

circa June 1880

Newton, Whiteside, Illinois

Captain David Cottle was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Newton, Whiteside, Illinois.¹

12 June 1900

Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois

He was listed as father in Mary Ray Cottle's household on the 1900 Census at Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.²

Children of Captain David Cottle and Priscilla Macy Coffin

Mary Ray Cottle+ b. 26 Sep 1852, d. 24 Nov 1927
Eunice M. Cottle+ b. Aug 1859
Sarah Elizabeth Cottle b. c 1865
David Cottle b. 10 Dec 1866
Emma Cottle b. c Jun 1870

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0259 Page Number 200D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 210.

Priscilla Macy Coffin

F, b. 29 June 1829, d. 9 January 1899

Father*

John C. Coffin b. c 1804

Mother*

Sarah Ray b. c 1810

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

19 March 1848

As of 19 March 1848,her married name was Cottle.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 June 1829

Priscilla Macy Coffin was born on 29 June 1829 at Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachussets.

She was the daughter of John C. Coffin and Sarah Ray.

Marriage

19 March 1848

Priscilla Macy Coffin married Captain David Cottle on 19 March 1848 at Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Death

9 January 1899

Priscilla Macy Coffin died on 9 January 1899 at Illinois at age 69.

Burial

after 9 January 1899

She was buried after 9 January 1899 Mr. and Mrs. W H. Story, of Monee. III., came to Fulton to attend the funeral of Mrs. Story's mother, Mrs. David Cottle.

Census Date

Location

Description

circa June 1880

Newton, Whiteside, Illinois

Priscilla Macy Coffin was listed as wife in Captain David Cottle's household on the 1880 Census at Newton, Whiteside, Illinois.¹

Children of Priscilla Macy Coffin and Captain David Cottle

Mary Ray Cottle+ b. 26 Sep 1852, d. 24 Nov 1927
Eunice M. Cottle+ b. Aug 1859
Sarah Elizabeth Cottle b. c 1865
David Cottle b. 10 Dec 1866
Emma Cottle b. c Jun 1870

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0259 Page Number 200D.

Elisha Cottle Lockhart

M, b. 17 June 1889, d. 10 December 1955

Father*

Elisha Lockheart b. 21 May 1821, d. 2 Apr 1896

Mother*

Mary Ray Cottle b. 26 Sep 1852, d. 24 Nov 1927

Elisah Cottle Lockhart-Colorized

Elisah Cottle Lockhart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Elisha Cottle Lockhart was also known as E. C.

Name Variation

Elisha Cottle Lockhart was also known as Lockheart.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 June 1889

Elisha Cottle Lockhart was born on 17 June 1889 at Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, also reported as Illinois.

He was the son of Elisha Lockheart and Mary Ray Cottle.

Marriage

29 June 1910

Elisha Cottle Lockhart married Ada E. Mason on 29 June 1910 at Clinton, Clinton, Iowa.

Death

10 December 1955

Elisha Cottle Lockhart died on 10 December 1955 at age 66.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 June 1900

Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois

Elisha Cottle Lockhart was listed as a son in Mary Ray Cottle's household on the 1900 Census at Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.¹

26 April 1910

Fulton Ward 1, Whiteside, Illinois

Elisha Cottle Lockhart was listed as a son in Mary Ray Cottle's household on the 1910 Census at Fulton Ward 1, Whiteside, Illinois.²

9 January 1920

Garden Plain, Whiteside, Illinois

Elisha Cottle Lockhart was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Garden Plain, Whiteside, Illinois.³

4 April 1930

Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois

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

Circa 1898 siblings Macy Hemphill, Priscilla and Elisha (Lyle) Lockhart.
siblings Macy Hemphill, Priscilla and Elisha (Lyle) Lockhart - circa 1898-Colorized
siblings Macy Hemphill, Priscilla and Elisha (Lyle) Lockhart - circa 1898

Child of Elisha Cottle Lockhart and Ada E. Mason

Lyle M. Lockhart b. 6 Oct 1911

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 210.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 134.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED157. Dwelling 61.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED81-73. Dwelling 125.

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart

F, b. 1 February 1893, d. 18 August 1970

Father*

Elisha Lockheart b. 21 May 1821, d. 2 Apr 1896

Mother*

Mary Ray Cottle b. 26 Sep 1852, d. 24 Nov 1927

Priscilla Lockhart - circa 1898-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart was also known as Lockheart.

Married Name

Her married name was Abbott.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart married Bayard Taylor Abbott.

Birth

1 February 1893

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart was born on 1 February 1893 at Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Elisha Lockheart and Mary Ray Cottle.

Death

18 August 1970

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart died on 18 August 1970 at age 77.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 June 1900

Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart was listed as a daughter in Mary Ray Cottle's household on the 1900 Census at Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.¹

26 April 1910

Fulton Ward 1, Whiteside, Illinois

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart was listed as a daughter in Mary Ray Cottle's household on the 1910 Census at Fulton Ward 1, Whiteside, Illinois.²

1920

Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart was listed as a daughter in Mary Ray Cottle's household on the 1920 Census at Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas.³

Priscilla Dionis Lockhart obtained US Social Security Card at Texas; last residence Brownsville, Cameron, Texas.
Circa 1898 siblings Macy Hemphill, Priscilla and Elisha (Lyle) Lockhart.
siblings Macy Hemphill, Priscilla and Elisha (Lyle) Lockhart - circa 1898-Colorized
siblings Macy Hemphill, Priscilla and Elisha (Lyle) Lockhart - circa 1898

Children of Priscilla Dionis Lockhart and Bayard Taylor Abbott

Alfred E. Abbott b. 27 Oct 1914, d. 9 Aug 1976
Dorothy Abbott b. 19 Feb 1916, d. 8 Feb 1989
Donald Lockhart Abbott b. 19 Nov 1917, d. 22 Sep 2005

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED114. Dwelling 210.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 134.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Cameron, Texas; Roll: T625_1784; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 32.

Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke

M, b. 3 February 1852, d. 18 June 1923

Father*

Eide Wehnke b. 1808, d. 1890

Mother*

Annie (?) b. 1810, d. 1887

Henry William Wehnke-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke was also known as Henry William.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 February 1852

Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke was born on 3 February 1852 at Hanover, Germany.

He was the son of Eide Wehnke and Annie (?).

Marriage

28 May 1875

Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke married Johannah Henrietta Knobel on 28 May 1875 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Death

18 June 1923

Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke died on 18 June 1923 at age 71.

Census Date

Location

Description

24 June 1880

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.²

20 June 1895

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin, reported 4 males and 4 females; 2 born in Germany and 6 born in the U.S.³

7 June 1900

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

12 May 1910

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

18 March 1920

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as father in Henry Wehnke's household on the 1920 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶

Henry William and Johannah Henrietta (Knebel) Wehnke portrait.
Henry William and Johannah Henrietta (Knebel) Wehnke-Colorized
Henry William and Johannah Henrietta (Knebel) Wehnke
Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke immigrated in 1868.

Children of Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke and Johannah Henrietta Knobel

Anna Dorothea Wehnke+ b. Mar 1876, d. a 1920
Edward Eide Julius Wehnke+ b. 7 May 1878, d. 27 Jan 1937
William C. Wehnke+ b. Jan 1881, d. 1930
(?) Wehnke b. 2 Mar 1886
Hanna Wehnke b. May 1888
Henry Wehnke b. 6 Mar 1893

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 226D. ED113. Page 23. Dwelling 192.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 47.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED32. Dwelling 187.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED110. Dwelling 81.

Johannah Henrietta Knobel

F, b. September 1854, d. after April 1930

Johannah Henrietta (Knebel) Wehnke-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was also known as Johanne H.

Name Variation

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was also known as Knebel.

Name Variation

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was also known as Hanna.

Name Variation

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was also known as Mabel.

Name Variation

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was also known as Johanna H.

Married Name

28 May 1875

As of 28 May 1875,her married name was Wehnke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1854

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was born in September 1854 at Hanover, Germany.

Marriage

28 May 1875

She married Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke, son of Eide Wehnke and Annie (?), on 28 May 1875 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Death

after April 1930

Johannah Henrietta Knobel died after April 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

24 June 1880

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was listed as wife in Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke's household on the 1880 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.²

20 June 1895

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

Johannah Henrietta Knobel is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin; reported 4 males and 4 females; 2 born in Germany and 6 born in the U.S.³

7 June 1900

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was listed as wife in Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke's household on the 1900 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

12 May 1910

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was listed as wife in Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke's household on the 1910 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

18 March 1920

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was listed as mother in Henry Wehnke's household on the 1920 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶

19 April 1930

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

Johannah Henrietta Knobel was listed as mother in Henry Wehnke's household on the 1930 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷

Henry William and Johannah Henrietta (Knebel) Wehnke portrait.
Henry William and Johannah Henrietta (Knebel) Wehnke-Colorized
Henry William and Johannah Henrietta (Knebel) Wehnke
Johannah Henrietta Knobel immigrated in 1864.
She had 8 with 5 living in 1910 children.

Children of Johannah Henrietta Knobel and Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke

Anna Dorothea Wehnke+ b. Mar 1876, d. a 1920
Edward Eide Julius Wehnke+ b. 7 May 1878, d. 27 Jan 1937
William C. Wehnke+ b. Jan 1881, d. 1930
(?) Wehnke b. 2 Mar 1886
Hanna Wehnke b. May 1888
Henry Wehnke b. 6 Mar 1893

Citations

[S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 226D. ED113. Page 23. Dwelling 192.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 47.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED32. Dwelling 187.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED110. Dwelling 81.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-25. Dwelling 71.

William C. Wehnke

M, b. January 1881, d. 1930

Father*

Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke b. 3 Feb 1852, d. 18 Jun 1923

Mother*

Johannah Henrietta Knobel b. Sep 1854, d. a Apr 1930

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1881

William C. Wehnke was born in January 1881 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke and Johannah Henrietta Knobel.

Marriage

circa 1910

William C. Wehnke married Emma Sarah Kopp, daughter of Charles A. Kopp and unknown (?), circa 1910.

Death

1930

William C. Wehnke died in 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

20 June 1895

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

William C. Wehnke is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin; reported 4 males and 4 females; 2 born in Germany and 6 born in the U.S.¹

7 June 1900

Lima, Grant, Wisconsin

William C. Wehnke was listed as a son in Heinrich Wilhelm Wehnke's household on the 1900 Census at Lima, Grant, Wisconsin.²

16 June 1900

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

William C. Wehnke was listed as a servant (actually brother-in-law) in Pearl John Goke's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.³

26 April 1910

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

William C. Wehnke was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

14 January 1920

Elk Grove, Lafayette, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Elk Grove, Lafayette, Wisconsin.⁵

Children of William C. Wehnke and Emma Sarah Kopp

LeRoy Wehnke+ b. 27 Nov 1910, d. 20 Dec 1980
Verna Elizabeth Wehnke+ b. 26 Mar 1913, d. 1 Mar 2004

Citations

[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 47.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 49.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 103.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Dwelling 83.