Earl B. Aitchison

M, b. 26 July 1897, d. September 1976
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEarl B. Aitchison married Sarah E. Cheney.
Birth26 July 1897Earl B. Aitchison was born on 26 July 1897.
DeathSeptember 1976He died in September 1976 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Clinton, IowaEarl B. Aitchison was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Clinton, Iowa.
  • Earl B. Aitchison obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.

Child of Earl B. Aitchison and Sarah E. Cheney

Sarah E. Cheney

F, b. 21 April 1897, d. September 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Aitchison.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSarah E. Cheney married Earl B. Aitchison.
Birth21 April 1897Sarah E. Cheney was born on 21 April 1897.
DeathSeptember 1981She died in September 1981 at age 84.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Clinton, IowaSarah E. Cheney was listed as wife in Earl B. Aitchison's household on the 1930 Census at Clinton, Iowa.
  • Sarah E. Cheney obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.

Child of Sarah E. Cheney and Earl B. Aitchison

Jane Holle

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Lockhart.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJane Holle was born at Clinton, Iowa.
MarriageShe married Dwight S. Lockhart, son of Macy Hemphill Lockhart and Pearl Abigail Waite.
  • In July 1958 at Whiteside, Illinois, attended Waite family reunion.
  • In September 1966 at Whiteside, Illinois, attended Waite family reunion.

Child of Jane Holle and Dwight S. Lockhart

Dr. Cyrus Henry Waite

M, b. circa 1892, d. May 1972
Father*Dewitt Clinton Waite b. 22 Apr 1866, d. May 1940
Mother*Cora Abigail Barrett b. 31 May 1868
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDr. Cyrus Henry Waite was also known as C. H.
Name VariationDr. Cyrus Henry Waite was also known as Wait.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1892Dr. Cyrus Henry Waite was born circa 1892 at Illinois.
He was the son of Dewitt Clinton Waite and Cora Abigail Barrett.
DeathMay 1972Dr. Cyrus Henry Waite died in May 1972 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 April 1910Ustick, Whiteside, IllinoisDr. Cyrus Henry Waite was listed as a son in Dewitt Clinton Waite's household on the 1910 Census at Ustick, Whiteside, Illinois.1
  • In August 1929 at Whiteside, Illinois, attended Waite family reunion.
  • In August 1941 at Whiteside, Illinois, attended Waite family reunion.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED148. Dwelling 21.

Charles E. Nygren

M, b. 2 February 1918, d. 29 September 2004
Father*Sven Albert Nygren b. 14 Nov 1883, d. 7 Oct 1962
Mother*Hilda Cecelia Carlson b. c 1892, d. 25 Mar 1953
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1918Charles E. Nygren was born on 2 February 1918 at Barrett, Minnesota.
He was the son of Sven Albert Nygren and Hilda Cecelia Carlson.
Marriage26 February 1944Charles E. Nygren married Loretta Poeppel, daughter of William Poeppel and Clara Krempel, on 26 February 1944 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Death29 September 2004Charles E. Nygren died on 29 September 2004 at age 86 MADISON - Charles E. Nygren, age 86, died on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Harbor House in DeForest. He was born on Feb. 2, 1918, in Barrett, Minn., to Sven and Hilda (Carlson) Nygren. Charles married Loretta Poeppel on Feb. 26, 1944. Charles worked as a research engineer for many years, until his retirement. He was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. Charles loved music, gardening and fishing. His greatest joy was his wife of 60 years and his family. Charles is survived by his wife, Loretta of DeForest; a son, Dennis (Nadine) Nygren of Kent, Ohio; a daughter, Lesley (Steven) Mylrea of Monona; and four grandchildren, Kimberly (Joseph) Cox, Larissa (Micah) Carrick, Darren Mylrea (fiancee, Heather) and Gavin Mylrea. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Carol Jean; and a sister, Doris Montague. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, with the Rev. Nick Utphall presiding. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church or Anderson Senior Choir.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 January 1920Elk Lake, Grant, MinnesotaCharles E. Nygren was listed as a son in Sven Albert Nygren's household on the 1920 Census at Elk Lake, Grant, Minnesota.1

Child of Charles E. Nygren and Loretta Poeppel

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 6.

Loretta Poeppel

F, b. 12 August 1921, d. 19 January 2007
Father*William Poeppel b. 11 Nov 1889, d. 1 Sep 1977
Mother*Clara Krempel b. 28 May 1887, d. 13 Aug 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 February 1944As of 26 February 1944,her married name was Nygren.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 August 1921Loretta Poeppel was born on 12 August 1921 at Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William Poeppel and Clara Krempel.
Marriage26 February 1944Loretta Poeppel married Charles E. Nygren, son of Sven Albert Nygren and Hilda Cecelia Carlson, on 26 February 1944 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Death19 January 2007Loretta Poeppel died on 19 January 2007 at age 85 Loretta E. Nygren, age 85, passed away on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at Serenity House. She was born on Aug. 12, 1921, in New Berlin, the daughter of William and Clara Poeppel. She married Charles Nygren on Feb. 2, 1944. Loretta worked on a wing assembly during World War II. She worked for Piggly Wiggly and Sentry, retiring from Eagle Foods. Loretta was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. She was active in the church, helping with funeral lunches and involved in the women's circle. Loretta had a wonderful singing voice, and was a member of the church choir. She cared for her husband during his illness and also for her cousins. Loretta was a fabulous wife, mother and grandmother. Loretta is survived by her son, Dennis (Nadine) of Kent, Ohio; a daughter, Lesley (Steven) Mylrea of Monona; four grandchildren, Kimberly (Joseph) Cox, Larissa (Micah) Carrick, Darren (Heather) Mylrea and Gavin Mylrea; two great-granddaughters, Elena Carrick and Evelyn Cox; a sister, Phyllis (John Paul) Helker of Waukesha; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter, Carol Jean; two brothers, Robert and William Poeppel; and two sisters, Margaret Demmett and Viola Hatch. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Nick Utphall presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church or HospiceCare Inc. The family would like to thank the staff at Serenity House and HospiceCare, for all their attention and loving care. A precious one has left us, A voice we love is stilled. An empty place is in our lives, That never can be filled. God saw him getting weary, And did what seemed the best, Just came and stood beside him, And whispered....Come and rest. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Waukesha, Waukesha, WisconsinLoretta Poeppel was listed as a daughter in William Poeppel's household on the 1930 Census at Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin.1
  • Loretta Poeppel was living in September 2004.

Child of Loretta Poeppel and Charles E. Nygren

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 123.

Sven Albert Nygren

M, b. 14 November 1883, d. 7 October 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSven Albert Nygren was also known as Albert Sven.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSven Albert Nygren married Hilda Cecelia Carlson.
Birth14 November 1883Sven Albert Nygren was born on 14 November 1883 at Indiana.
Death7 October 1962He died on 7 October 1962 at Clay, Minnesota, at age 78.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 January 1920Elk Lake, Grant, MinnesotaSven Albert Nygren was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Elk Lake, Grant, Minnesota.1

Children of Sven Albert Nygren and Hilda Cecelia Carlson

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 6.

Hilda Cecelia Carlson

F, b. circa 1892, d. 25 March 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Nygren.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHilda Cecelia Carlson married Sven Albert Nygren.
Birthcirca 1892Hilda Cecelia Carlson was born circa 1892 at Minnesota.
Death25 March 1953She died on 25 March 1953 at Nicollet, Minnesota.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 January 1920Elk Lake, Grant, MinnesotaHilda Cecelia Carlson was listed as wife in Sven Albert Nygren's household on the 1920 Census at Elk Lake, Grant, Minnesota.1

Children of Hilda Cecelia Carlson and Sven Albert Nygren

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 6.

Carol Jean Nygren

F
Father*Charles E. Nygren b. 2 Feb 1918, d. 29 Sep 2004
Mother*Loretta Poeppel b. 12 Aug 1921, d. 19 Jan 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Carol Jean Nygren was the daughter of Charles E. Nygren and Loretta Poeppel.
DeathCarol Jean Nygren died at died in infancy.

Doris E. Nygren

F, b. 28 September 1914, d. 27 January 2002
Father*Sven Albert Nygren b. 14 Nov 1883, d. 7 Oct 1962
Mother*Hilda Cecelia Carlson b. c 1892, d. 25 Mar 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Montague.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 September 1914Doris E. Nygren was born on 28 September 1914 at Minnesota.
She was the daughter of Sven Albert Nygren and Hilda Cecelia Carlson.
Death27 January 2002Doris E. Nygren died on 27 January 2002 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 January 1920Elk Lake, Grant, MinnesotaDoris E. Nygren was listed as a daughter in Sven Albert Nygren's household on the 1920 Census at Elk Lake, Grant, Minnesota.1
  • Doris E. Nygren obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 6.

William Poeppel

M, b. 11 November 1889, d. 1 September 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 November 1889William Poeppel was born on 11 November 1889 at Germany.
Marriage21 October 1914He married Clara Krempel on 21 October 1914.
Death1 September 1977William Poeppel died on 1 September 1977 at Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin, at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Waukesha, Waukesha, WisconsinWilliam Poeppel was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin.1

Children of William Poeppel and Clara Krempel

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 123.

Clara Krempel

F, b. 28 May 1887, d. 13 August 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 October 1914As of 21 October 1914,her married name was Poeppel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1887Clara Krempel was born on 28 May 1887 at Hales Corners, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marriage21 October 1914She married William Poeppel on 21 October 1914.
Death13 August 1968Clara Krempel died on 13 August 1968 at Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin, at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Waukesha, Waukesha, WisconsinClara Krempel was listed as wife in William Poeppel's household on the 1930 Census at Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin.1

Children of Clara Krempel and William Poeppel

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 123.

Carl Fredrick Hanusa

M, b. 2 October 1901, d. 29 May 1976
Father*Carl W. Hanusa b. 14 Jul 1860, d. 28 Jun 1919
Mother*Helene Buring b. 31 Jul 1868, d. 10 Nov 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 October 1901Carl Fredrick Hanusa was born on 2 October 1901 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Carl W. Hanusa and Helene Buring.
Marriage20 March 1927Carl Fredrick Hanusa married Emma Koepke, daughter of Emil Koepke and Hulda Gaetzke, on 20 March 1927 at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin, Emma Koepke and Carl Hanusa wedding announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 25, 1927 - Emma Koepke and Carl Hanusa wedding announcement
Death29 May 1976Carl Fredrick Hanusa died on 29 May 1976 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Sauk, WisconsinCarl Fredrick Hanusa was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • Carl Fredrick Hanusa obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Clearwater, Pinellas, Florida.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Emma Koepke

F, b. 1 January 1904, d. 3 January 1959
Father*Emil Koepke b. 1875, d. 1955
Mother*Hulda Gaetzke b. 1879, d. 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 March 1927As of 20 March 1927,her married name was Hanusa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 January 1904Emma Koepke was born on 1 January 1904.
She was the daughter of Emil Koepke and Hulda Gaetzke.
Marriage20 March 1927Emma Koepke married Carl Fredrick Hanusa, son of Carl W. Hanusa and Helene Buring, on 20 March 1927 at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin, Emma Koepke and Carl Hanusa wedding announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 25, 1927 - Emma Koepke and Carl Hanusa wedding announcement
Death3 January 1959Emma Koepke died on 3 January 1959 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 55.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Sauk, WisconsinEmma Koepke was listed as wife in Carl Fredrick Hanusa's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Christian A. Burmester

M, b. 12 September 1902, d. 4 December 1971
Father*William Burmester b. c 1877
Mother*Emma (?) b. c 1886
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristian A. Burmester was also known as Christ A.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1902Christian A. Burmester was born on 12 September 1902 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of William Burmester and Emma (?).
Marriage1 September 1932Christian A. Burmester married Ruth Huntington Seymour, daughter of Merton Eugene Seymour and Blanche Alma Jeffries, on 1 September 1932 at Hillpoint, Wisconsin.
Death4 December 1971Christian A. Burmester died on 4 December 1971 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 69 Christ Burmester obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 6, 1971 - Christ Burmester obituary
Burialafter 4 December 1971He was buried after 4 December 1971 at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • Christian A. Burmester obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Christian A. Burmester and Ruth Huntington Seymour

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, page 35.

Elizabeth A. Faivre

F, b. 1911, d. after 1988
Father*Eugene William Faivre b. 5 Dec 1876, d. 26 Feb 1954
Mother*Katherine L. Thomas b. 24 Nov 1882, d. 6 Feb 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Seymour.
Life EventDateDescription
BurialElizabeth A. Faivre was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
MarriageShe married Lewis A. Seymour, son of Merton Eugene Seymour and Blanche Alma Jeffries.
Birth1911Elizabeth A. Faivre was born in 1911 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Eugene William Faivre and Katherine L. Thomas.
Deathafter 1988Elizabeth A. Faivre died after 1988.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Ironton, Sauk, WisconsinElizabeth A. Faivre was listed as a daughter in Eugene William Faivre's household on the 1920 Census at Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
11 April 1930Ironton, Sauk, WisconsinElizabeth A. Faivre was listed as a daughter in Eugene William Faivre's household on the 1930 Census at Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, page 73.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T625_2015; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 179.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED17. Dwelling 124.

Katherine Bentz1

F, b. 16 December 1904
Father*Jacob Bentz1 b. 20 Jul 1859, d. 13 Feb 1927
Mother*Christina Stroh1 b. 7 Aug 1859, d. 21 Mar 1936
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 December 1904Katherine Bentz was born on 16 December 1904 at Gregory, South Dakota.1
She was the daughter of Jacob Bentz and Christina Stroh.1

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 534226 (unknown file date).

Frances Vavruska

F, b. 12 August 1865, d. 17 August 1907
Father*Frantisek Vavruska b. 21 Nov 1839, d. 17 Nov 1916
Mother*Frances Pesa b. 19 Mar 1844, d. 7 Apr 1914
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrances Vavruska was also known as Varuska.
Married Namecirca 1883As of circa 1883,her married name was Pesek.
Married Namecirca 1889As of circa 1889,her married name was Moravec.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 August 1865Frances Vavruska was born on 12 August 1865 at Louka, Moravia, also reported as Aug 1869.
She was the daughter of Frantisek Vavruska and Frances Pesa.
Marriagecirca 1883Frances Vavruska married Joseph Pesek Sr. circa 1883.
Marriagecirca 1889Frances Vavruska married Fredrick Moravec circa 1889.
Death17 August 1907Frances Vavruska died on 17 August 1907 at age 42 OBITUARY (Czech language ZCBJ periodical, Aug 1907): Sister Frances Moravec d in Yankton hospital Aug 17 1907 following appendectomy. She came to US 34 yrs. ago in 1873 with parents from Moravia to Bon Homme Co. SD when 8. Parents farmed near Tyndall and she was m 24 yrs. ago. Surviving are parents, brother and sister, husband, 10 children, oldest 22 and youngest 5. She joined our Lodge Pravda No. 80 Feb 4 1900. Funeral services were held Aug 18 in Czech Natl. Cemetry half mile from Tyndall. Frantisek Ptak was in charge and many friends and relatives attended, some fr
om 30 miles away. Everyone who knew her loved her. V.J. Ptak, secy.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 June 1900Tyndall, Bon Homme, South DakotaFrances Vavruska was listed as wife in Fredrick Moravec's household on the 1900 Census at Tyndall, Bon Homme, South Dakota.1

Children of Frances Vavruska and Joseph Pesek Sr.

Children of Frances Vavruska and Fredrick Moravec

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Dwelling 169.
  2. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota (unknown file date).

Joseph Vavruska

M, b. 31 October 1869, d. 25 August 1953
Father*Frantisek Vavruska b. 21 Nov 1839, d. 17 Nov 1916
Mother*Frances Pesa b. 19 Mar 1844, d. 7 Apr 1914
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Vavruska was also known as Varuska.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 October 1869Joseph Vavruska was born on 31 October 1869 at Louka, Moravia.
He was the son of Frantisek Vavruska and Frances Pesa.
Marriage7 February 1893Joseph Vavruska married Anna Slama, daughter of Anton Slama and Anna Dostal, on 7 February 1893.
Death25 August 1953Joseph Vavruska died on 25 August 1953 at Tyndall, Bon Homme, South Dakota, at age 83.
  • Grandfather Jos. Vavruska came to US in 1873 with parents Frank and Frances Pesa Vavruska. He had 8 brothers and sisters; Frances Moravec, Josephine Rehurek, Frank, John, Vinc, Mary, Hladky, Anna Petranek, Amelia Fridrich. Grandma Anna Slama b 1875 near Tabor, had two brothers, Adolph and Joseph. Joseph Vavruska and Anna Slama were m at Country Presb. Church west of tabor By Rev. John Linka.
    (From Irene Herman): They moved to farm 5 miles north of Tyndall where they resided until retiring to Tyndall 1940. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1943, 60th in 1953.Joseph d Aug 25 1953; funeral conducted by Rev. Geo. Robinson burial at Country Pres. cemetery east of Tyndall. Annd d at home Nov 11 1963; Rev. H.E. Ivens officiated at services, burial at country cemetery.
    (From Tyndall Presb. Church Newsletter, re. roots of Louis and Edward Slama, Elsie Skorpik, Viola Pesek and Evelyn Stribal): Grandfather Anton Slama was b 1838 at Rovcine Moravia, Grandmother Anna Dostal Slama was born 1842. After their m 1869 they came to DT 1873, settled 1 mile west of where Presb. cemetery is now located. They lost four children during diptheria epidemic; Anna Vavruska, Joseph and Adolph survived.
    Grandfather Vincent Uherka was b 1845 in Velke Ubusin Moravia, Grandmother Theresa Bednar at Chlum Moravia 1850. After their m at Chlum 1869 they came to US 1873, settled at Ely IA 4 years. Coming to DT 1877, they settled just north of where Presb. cemetery in now located. They had 5 children: Joseph, Vincent, Mary Pluhar, Rosie and Emily Valach (Emily Broz's mother). Both Slama's and Uherka's were charter members of forst Bohemian Presb. church in DT. Grandchildren remember many stories told of them helping to build rock church. (From Tabor Czech Presb. Church records): Josef Vavruska and Anna Vavruska, charter members, m Feb 7 1893.(From Tyndall Centennial): Four children of Mr and Mrs. Anton Slama, Cze
    ch homesteeaders who lived 7 1/2 miles SE of Tyndall, were taken at one time by diphtheria 1876, leaving but three. The father lived to be 96 yrs. old and son Adolph, who survived epidemic, lives today (1979) at Tyndall Good Samaritan Home, alert at 93 despite loss of both legs to diabetes.
    LEGAL DOCUMENT: Naturalization Record- - First Papers. USA, State os SD, Bon Homme Co., First Judicial Dist.: Jos Vavruska personally appeared...made oath that he was born in Bohemia.. emigrated to US and landed to port of NY on or about month of May 1873; that it is his bona fide intention to become citizen of US to renounce...allegiance...particularly to Emper of Austria whereof he is aubject..Oct 7 1892. s/T.M.Hitt, clerk Circuit Court in and for Bonn Homme Co.SD CENSUS 1905 (Bon Homme Co. Sec. 1 Twp. 95) Joseph Vavruska, 36, farmer b Bohemia, in US and SD 33 yrs; wife Anna, 30, b SD; daughter Emma, 11; son Joseph, 9; son Adolph, 6; daughter Annie, 2.
    US CENSUS 1910 (Bon Homme Co.): Joseph Vavruska, 40, m 17yrs., b Bohemia, immigrated 1872; wife Annie, 34, mother 7 children, 5 living, b SD; daughter Emma, 16; son Joseph, 14; son Adolph,11; daughter Katherine (?), 7; son, name illegible,3.
    (NEWS ITEM), Tyndall Tribune, Feb 1943): Mr and Mrs. Jos. Vavruska observed golden wedding anniversary Sun Feb 7 1943. Host of relatives and neighbors gathered in Tyndall Auditorium to help Celebrate. Brief program was rendered in their honor, consisting of appropriate talk by Rev. F.K. Hornicek and songs by group of young women fromTabor church choir: Misses Mabel, Ruth, Gladys Sutera, Darlene and Maxine Petrik. One number was hymn which had been sung at wedding. Couple was m Feb 7 1893 by Rev. John Lin
    ka in old Chalkstone church. Vince Rehurek and Mary Vavruska, now Mrs. Frank Hladky, sister of groom, were attendants.
  • Joseph Vavruska immigrated with Frantisek Vavruska and Frances Pesa in 1873.

Children of Joseph Vavruska and Anna Slama

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota (unknown file date).

John Varuska Sr.

M, b. 15 May 1874, d. 17 February 1953
Father*Frantisek Vavruska b. 21 Nov 1839, d. 17 Nov 1916
Mother*Frances Pesa b. 19 Mar 1844, d. 7 Apr 1914
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Varuska Sr. was also known as Vavruska.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 May 1874John Varuska Sr. was born on 15 May 1874 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Frantisek Vavruska and Frances Pesa.
Marriage14 November 1893John Varuska Sr. married Mary Teply, daughter of Michael Teply, on 14 November 1893.
Death17 February 1953John Varuska Sr. died on 17 February 1953 at Charles Mix, South Dakota, at age 78.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Moore, Charles Mix, South DakotaJohn Varuska Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Moore, Charles Mix, South Dakota, living next door to James Varuska.1
1930Charles Mix, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Charles Mix, South Dakota.2
  • On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
    Vavruska, John - World War I Draft Registration Card

Children of John Varuska Sr. and Mary Teply

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED79. Dwelling 55.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Mary Teply

F, b. 19 August 1876, d. 20 February 1970
Father*Michael Teply
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 November 1893As of 14 November 1893,her married name was Varuska.
Married Name14 November 1893As of 14 November 1893,her married name was Vavruska.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 August 1876Mary Teply was born on 19 August 1876 at Tabor, South Dakota, also reported as Aug 1875.
She was the daughter of Michael Teply.
Marriage14 November 1893Mary Teply married John Varuska Sr., son of Frantisek Vavruska and Frances Pesa, on 14 November 1893.
Death20 February 1970Mary Teply died on 20 February 1970 at Platte, South Dakota, at age 93.
Mary Teply Varuska obituary 21 Feb 1970 The Daily Republic (Mitchell, SD)
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Moore, Charles Mix, South DakotaMary Teply was listed as wife in John Varuska Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Moore, Charles Mix, South Dakota; living next door to James Varuska.1
1930Charles Mix, South DakotaMary Teply was listed as wife in John Varuska Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Charles Mix, South Dakota.2
  • Mary Teply obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.

Children of Mary Teply and John Varuska Sr.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED79. Dwelling 55.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

John Varuska Jr.

M, b. 1897, d. 1981
Father*John Varuska Sr. b. 15 May 1874, d. 17 Feb 1953
Mother*Mary Teply b. 19 Aug 1876, d. 20 Feb 1970
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Varuska Jr. married Tillie Kriz.
Birth1897John Varuska Jr. was born in 1897 at South Dakota also reported as Jan 1895.
He was the son of John Varuska Sr. and Mary Teply.
Burial1981John Varuska Jr. was buried in 1981 at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
Death1981He died in 1981.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Moore, Charles Mix, South DakotaJohn Varuska Jr. was listed as a son in John Varuska Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Moore, Charles Mix, South Dakota; living next door to James Varuska.1
1930Charles Mix, South DakotaJohn Varuska Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Charles Mix, South Dakota.2

Children of John Varuska Jr. and Tillie Kriz

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED79. Dwelling 55.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

William Varuska

M, b. 18 February 1898, d. 4 January 1961
Father*John Varuska Sr. b. 15 May 1874, d. 17 Feb 1953
Mother*Mary Teply b. 19 Aug 1876, d. 20 Feb 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Varuska was also known as Willie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Varuska married Mayme Rokusek.
Birth18 February 1898William Varuska was born on 18 February 1898 at Tabor, South Dakota, also reported as Feb 1897.
He was the son of John Varuska Sr. and Mary Teply.
Death4 January 1961William Varuska died on 4 January 1961 at age 62.
William Varuska obituary 05 Jan 1961 The Daily Republic (Mitchell, SD)
Burialafter 4 January 1961He was buried after 4 January 1961 at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Moore, Charles Mix, South DakotaWilliam Varuska was listed as a son in John Varuska Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Moore, Charles Mix, South Dakota; living next door to James Varuska.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED79. Dwelling 55.

Martha A. Wollschlager

F, b. 11 January 1882, d. 27 April 1969
Father*Johann Heinrich Friedrich Wollschlager b. 2 Dec 1848, d. 22 May 1925
Mother*Elizabeth Sophia Lutterman b. 21 Nov 1847, d. 12 Jan 1931
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 January 1907As of 30 January 1907,her married name was Krueger.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 January 1882Martha A. Wollschlager was born on 11 January 1882 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Johann Heinrich Friedrich Wollschlager and Elizabeth Sophia Lutterman.
Marriage30 January 1907Martha A. Wollschlager married Frederick A. Krueger, son of Edward Krueger and Wilhemena (?), on 30 January 1907 at Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Death27 April 1969Martha A. Wollschlager died on 27 April 1969 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 June 1900Wonewoc, Juneau, WisconsinMartha A. Wollschlager was listed as a sister in William G. Wollschlager's household on the 1900 Census at Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Wisconsin State Census, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMartha A. Wollschlager is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Johann Heinrich Friedrich Wollschlager at Wisconsin State Census, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
4 May 1910Reedsburg Ward 2, Sauk, WisconsinMartha A. Wollschlager was listed as wife in Frederick A. Krueger's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
25 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMartha A. Wollschlager was listed as wife in Frederick A. Krueger's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
  • Martha A. Wollschlager had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Children of Martha A. Wollschlager and Frederick A. Krueger

Citations

  1. [S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Marriage Record ID: 2194599 vol 4 page 604.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED90. Dwelling 119.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 322.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED30. Dwelling 464.

Frederick A. Krueger1

M, b. 12 February 1882, d. 12 January 1969
Father*Edward Krueger b. 1828
Mother*Wilhemena (?) b. 1845
Fred A Krueger 1909
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrederick A. Krueger was also known as Frederick G.
Name VariationFrederick A. Krueger was also known as Fred A.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1882Frederick A. Krueger was born on 12 February 1882 at Wisconsin.1
He was the son of Edward Krueger and Wilhemena (?).
Marriage30 January 1907Frederick A. Krueger married Martha A. Wollschlager, daughter of Johann Heinrich Friedrich Wollschlager and Elizabeth Sophia Lutterman, on 30 January 1907 at Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Death12 January 1969Frederick A. Krueger died on 12 January 1969 at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 May 1910Reedsburg Ward 2, Sauk, WisconsinFrederick A. Krueger was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
25 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
  • In 1909 at photo standing in front of "The New Store", Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
    Reedsburg Remembers - The New Store 1909 - page 273

Children of Frederick A. Krueger and Martha A. Wollschlager

Citations

  1. [S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Marriage Record ID: 2194599 vol 4 page 604.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 322.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED30. Dwelling 464.
  4. [S215] Sesquicentennial History Committee, Reedsburg Remembers 150 Years, page 273.

Melvin E. Krueger

M, b. 4 October 1908, d. 17 February 1965
Father*Frederick A. Krueger b. 12 Feb 1882, d. 12 Jan 1969
Mother*Martha A. Wollschlager b. 11 Jan 1882, d. 27 Apr 1969
Melvin H Krueger 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMelvin E. Krueger was also known as Melvin H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 October 1908Melvin E. Krueger was born on 4 October 1908 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frederick A. Krueger and Martha A. Wollschlager.
Death17 February 1965Melvin E. Krueger died on 17 February 1965 at age 56.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 May 1910Reedsburg Ward 2, Sauk, WisconsinMelvin E. Krueger was listed as a son in Frederick A. Krueger's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
25 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMelvin E. Krueger was listed as a son in Frederick A. Krueger's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
  • Melvin E. Krueger attended school in 1926 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
    Melvin H Krueger - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1926

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 322.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED30. Dwelling 464.

Daniel John Evans

M
Father*George Evans b. 1787
Mother*Mary Bryan
Life EventDateDescription
Daniel John Evans was the son of George Evans and Mary Bryan.

Elizabeth Margaret Evans

F
Father*George Evans b. 1787
Mother*Mary Bryan
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Elizabeth Margaret Evans was the daughter of George Evans and Mary Bryan.

Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr.

M, b. December 1851, d. 1932
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. was also known as Carl.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1851Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. was born in December 1851 at Prussia.
Marriage16 June 1876He married Augusta Retzlaff, daughter of Charles Retzlaff and Eva Prieskorn, on 16 June 1876 at Williamsburg, Pennsylvania.
Death1932Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. died in 1932.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinCharles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
6 June 1900Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
26 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
1920Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.5
8 April 1930Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as father-in-law in Charles H. Schnieder's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.6
  • Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. immigrated in 1874.
  • On 15 June 1926 attended Charles and Augusta (Retzlaff) Tessmer 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
    The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 15 June 1926 - Charles and Augusta (Retzlaff) Tessmer 50th wedding anniversary celebration

Children of Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. and Augusta Retzlaff

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 79A.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED132. Dwelling 146.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 155.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED113. Dwelling 30.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
  6. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 35.

Etta Tessmer

F, b. circa 1878, d. before 1900
Father*Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. b. Dec 1851, d. 1932
Mother*Augusta Retzlaff b. 15 Jun 1856, d. Feb 1929
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1878Etta Tessmer was born circa 1878 at Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. and Augusta Retzlaff.
Deathbefore 1900Etta Tessmer died before 1900.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinEtta Tessmer was listed as a daughter in Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 79A.