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Joseph Alt

M, b. June 1873, d. 1936

Father*

Wolfgang Alt b. 31 Oct 1831, d. 4 Sep 1911

Mother*

Margaretha Bindl b. 15 Dec 1849, d. 25 Jan 1897

Joseph Alt 07 Sep 1911-Colorized

Joe Alt - 1884-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Nickname		Joseph Alt also went by the name of Joe.

Name Type

Date

Description

Nickname

Joseph Alt also went by the name of Joe.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	June 1873	Joseph Alt was born in June 1873 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as Jun 1872.
		He was the son of Wolfgang Alt and Margaretha Bindl.
Marriage	4 June 1902	Joseph Alt married Rose Gruber, daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland, on 4 June 1902 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	1936	Joseph Alt died in 1936.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1873

Joseph Alt was born in June 1873 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as Jun 1872.

He was the son of Wolfgang Alt and Margaretha Bindl.

Marriage

4 June 1902

Joseph Alt married Rose Gruber, daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland, on 4 June 1902 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

1936

Joseph Alt died in 1936.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Joseph Alt was listed as a son in Wolfgang Alt's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
20 June 1895	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Joseph Alt is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Wolfgang Alt at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; 5 male and 4 female; 7 born in US, 2 born in Germany; living next door to M. (Michael Alt) and 3 houses from And. (Andreas) Alt.
19 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Joseph Alt was listed as a son in Wolfgang Alt's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Mike Alt.²
16 January 1920	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Joseph Alt was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph Alt was listed as a son in Wolfgang Alt's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

20 June 1895

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph Alt is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Wolfgang Alt at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; 5 male and 4 female; 7 born in US, 2 born in Germany; living next door to M. (Michael Alt) and 3 houses from And. (Andreas) Alt.

19 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph Alt was listed as a son in Wolfgang Alt's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Mike Alt.²

16 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph Alt was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

In 1884 Alt family portrait - back row: Joe, Michael, John B, front row: Emma, Margaretta (Bindl), George, Wolfgang, Robert.
Joseph Alt witnessed the burial of Wolfgang Alt on 7 September 1911; Portrait of children of Wolfgang and Margaretha (Bindl) Alt with their spouses at Wolfgang Alt's funeral. Front, L to R: Anna Alt Paulus (Mrs. George Paulus), Mathilda Haas Alt (Mrs. Leo Alt), Mary Haas Alt (Mrs. George Alt), Catherine 'Kate' Alt Blau (Mrs. Joseph M. Blau).
Middle, L to R: Katherine Pletzer Alt (Mrs. Michael Alt), Katherine 'Kate' Ringelstetter Alt (Mrs. John B. Alt), Rose Gruber Alt (Mrs. Joseph Alt), Emma (Amelia) Alt Gruber (Mrs. Joseph Gruber), Anna Ringelstetter Alt (Mrs. Robert Alt).
Back, L to R: Michael Alt, George 'Ole' Paulus, John B. Alt, Leo Alt, Joseph Alt, George Alt, Joseph Gruber, Joseph M. Blau, Robert Alt.

Children of Joseph Alt and Rose Gruber

Leo J. Alt+ b. 1904, d. 1973
Raymond J. Alt+ b. 1906
Henry M. Alt+ b. 1908, d. May 1996
Norman Alt+ b. 1909, d. 1995
William Alt b. c 1913
Alfred M. Alt b. 2 Sep 1914, d. 26 Apr 1996
Joseph Michael Alt b. 2 Apr 1917, d. 28 Sep 2003
Margaret Alt b. c 1921

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED251. Page 13. Dwelling 107.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 168.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 83.

Rose Gruber

F, b. March 1879, d. 1965

Father*

Michael Gruber b. 23 Apr 1849, d. 30 Jan 1931

Mother*

Frances Ruhland b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 9 Apr 1925

Rose Gruber Alt (Mrs Joseph Alt) 07 Sep 1911-Colorized

Rose Gruber - circa 1894-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Rose Gruber was also known as Rosina.
Married Name	4 June 1902	As of 4 June 1902,her married name was Alt.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rose Gruber was also known as Rosina.

Married Name

4 June 1902

As of 4 June 1902,her married name was Alt.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	March 1879	Rose Gruber was born in March 1879 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.
Marriage	4 June 1902	Rose Gruber married Joseph Alt, son of Wolfgang Alt and Margaretha Bindl, on 4 June 1902 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	1965	Rose Gruber died in 1965.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1879

Rose Gruber was born in March 1879 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.

Marriage

4 June 1902

Rose Gruber married Joseph Alt, son of Wolfgang Alt and Margaretha Bindl, on 4 June 1902 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

1965

Rose Gruber died in 1965.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Rose Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
5 June 1900	Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	Rose Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
16 January 1920	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Rose Gruber was listed as wife in Joseph Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Rose Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

5 June 1900

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Rose Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

16 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Rose Gruber was listed as wife in Joseph Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Circa 1894 Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait. Top Row: Rose, Frances, Simon Nachreiner, Justina (Gruber) Nachreiner, baby Frank Nachreiner, Anna; Middle Row: Joseph, Michael Sr (father), Frances (Ruhland) Gruber (mother), Caroline; Front Row: Michael Jr, Margaret, baby Anthon, Theresa.
Rose Gruber witnessed the burial of Wolfgang Alt on 7 September 1911; Portrait of children of Wolfgang and Margaretha (Bindl) Alt with their spouses at Wolfgang Alt's funeral. Front, L to R: Anna Alt Paulus (Mrs. George Paulus), Mathilda Haas Alt (Mrs. Leo Alt), Mary Haas Alt (Mrs. George Alt), Catherine 'Kate' Alt Blau (Mrs. Joseph M. Blau).
Middle, L to R: Katherine Pletzer Alt (Mrs. Michael Alt), Katherine 'Kate' Ringelstetter Alt (Mrs. John B. Alt), Rose Gruber Alt (Mrs. Joseph Alt), Emma (Amelia) Alt Gruber (Mrs. Joseph Gruber), Anna Ringelstetter Alt (Mrs. Robert Alt).
Back, L to R: Michael Alt, George 'Ole' Paulus, John B. Alt, Leo Alt, Joseph Alt, George Alt, Joseph Gruber, Joseph M. Blau, Robert Alt.

Children of Rose Gruber and Joseph Alt

Leo J. Alt+ b. 1904, d. 1973
Raymond J. Alt+ b. 1906
Henry M. Alt+ b. 1908, d. May 1996
Norman Alt+ b. 1909, d. 1995
William Alt b. c 1913
Alfred M. Alt b. 2 Sep 1914, d. 26 Apr 1996
Joseph Michael Alt b. 2 Apr 1917, d. 28 Sep 2003
Margaret Alt b. c 1921

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Family History Library Film 1255446 Page Number 102C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 129.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 83.

Michael Gruber

M, b. 23 April 1849, d. 30 January 1931

Michael Gruber Sr - circa 1894-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Michael Gruber was also known as Mike.
Name Variation		Michael Gruber was also known as Bernard.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Michael Gruber was also known as Mike.

Name Variation

Michael Gruber was also known as Bernard.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 April 1849	Michael Gruber was born on 23 April 1849 at Bavaria, Germany, also reported as May 1849.
Marriage	20 August 1872	He married Frances Ruhland, daughter of Franz Xavier Zilker and Barbara Ruhland, on 20 August 1872.
Death	30 January 1931	Michael Gruber died on 30 January 1931 at age 81 Michael Gruber, Sr. was born in Waldmuenchen, Bavaria, Germany April 26, 1849 and departed this life Friday January 30, 1931 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Brechtl, aged 81 years, 9 months and 11 days. The funeral services were conducted at St. Luke's chapel, Plain by the Rev. Frs. Beschta, Surges and Zaun, interment being made in St. Luke's new cemetery. The decedent came from Waldmuenchen to Buffalo, New York in 1871 and in 1872 was united in marriage to Miss Frances Ruhland. To this union, eleven children were born; three sons, Joseph, Michael, Jr. and Anthony; and eight daughters, Mrs. John Brechtl, Mrs. Alois Pletzer, Mrs. John Blau, Mrs. Jos. Alt, Mrs. Jos. Blau Sr., Mrs. John Haas, Mrs. Simon Nachreiner and Mary Ann who died at the age of nine months. Mr. Gruber also leaves to mourn 64 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. In the year 1874, Mr. Gruber moved from Buffalo, New York to Wisconsin and as one of the early settlers, worked hard at clearing land and building a home for his family. His first location was on the farm now owned by Jos. Alt where he resided 28 years. From there he moved to Plain to recuperate his health. Then he went to Big Hollow on the farm of Michael Jr. and in 1913 bought the farm now owned by his son Tony. In 1916, he moved to Spring Green where he resided until the death of his wife in 1925. When he went to Plain and spent his declining years with Mrs. John Blau and Mrs. Brechtl.
Burial	after 30 January 1931	He was buried after 30 January 1931 at St. Luke's New Cemetery, Sauk, Wisconsin. Death of Michael Gruber, father of Mrs J J Haas 08 Feb 1931 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 April 1849

Michael Gruber was born on 23 April 1849 at Bavaria, Germany, also reported as May 1849.

Marriage

20 August 1872

He married Frances Ruhland, daughter of Franz Xavier Zilker and Barbara Ruhland, on 20 August 1872.

Death

30 January 1931

Michael Gruber died on 30 January 1931 at age 81 Michael Gruber, Sr. was born in Waldmuenchen, Bavaria, Germany April 26, 1849 and departed this life Friday January 30, 1931 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Brechtl, aged 81 years, 9 months and 11 days. The funeral services were conducted at St. Luke's chapel, Plain by the Rev. Frs. Beschta, Surges and Zaun, interment being made in St. Luke's new cemetery. The decedent came from Waldmuenchen to Buffalo, New York in 1871 and in 1872 was united in marriage to Miss Frances Ruhland. To this union, eleven children were born; three sons, Joseph, Michael, Jr. and Anthony; and eight daughters, Mrs. John Brechtl, Mrs. Alois Pletzer, Mrs. John Blau, Mrs. Jos. Alt, Mrs. Jos. Blau Sr., Mrs. John Haas, Mrs. Simon Nachreiner and Mary Ann who died at the age of nine months. Mr. Gruber also leaves to mourn 64 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. In the year 1874, Mr. Gruber moved from Buffalo, New York to Wisconsin and as one of the early settlers, worked hard at clearing land and building a home for his family. His first location was on the farm now owned by Jos. Alt where he resided 28 years. From there he moved to Plain to recuperate his health. Then he went to Big Hollow on the farm of Michael Jr. and in 1913 bought the farm now owned by his son Tony. In 1916, he moved to Spring Green where he resided until the death of his wife in 1925. When he went to Plain and spent his declining years with Mrs. John Blau and Mrs. Brechtl.

Burial

after 30 January 1931

He was buried after 30 January 1931 at St. Luke's New Cemetery, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death of Michael Gruber, father of Mrs J J Haas 08 Feb 1931 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Michael Gruber was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
5 June 1900	Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
20 May 1910	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Michael Gruber Jr..³
24 April 1930	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as father-in-law in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Michael Gruber was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

5 June 1900

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

20 May 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Michael Gruber Jr..³

24 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as father-in-law in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Michael Gruber immigrated in 1870.
Circa 1894 Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait. Top Row: Rose, Frances, Simon Nachreiner, Justina (Gruber) Nachreiner, baby Frank Nachreiner, Anna; Middle Row: Joseph, Michael Sr (father), Frances (Ruhland) Gruber (mother), Caroline; Front Row: Michael Jr, Margaret, baby Anthon, Theresa.
Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait - circa 1894-Colorized
Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait - circa 1894

Children of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland

Anna Maria Gruber b. c Jun 1873, d. 21 Mar 1874
Gustina Gruber+ b. Jul 1874, d. 1968
Franziska Gruber+ b. c 1876, d. b 1958
Anna Justina Gruber+ b. 30 Oct 1877, d. 8 Feb 1958
Rose Gruber+ b. Mar 1879, d. 1965
Caroline Gruber+ b. 27 Feb 1881, d. 2 Jan 1950
Joseph Gruber+ b. 12 Jan 1883, d. 1938
Theresa Gruber+ b. Nov 1884, d. 28 Dec 1959
Michael Gruber Jr.+ b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964
Margaret M. Gruber+ b. Mar 1891, d. 1972
Anthony John Gruber+ b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Family History Library Film 1255446 Page Number 102C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 91.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13. Dwelling 91.

Frances Ruhland

F, b. 24 October 1848, d. 9 April 1925

Father*

Franz Xavier Zilker

Mother*

Barbara Ruhland b. 24 Jun 1817

Frances (Ruhland) Gruber - circa 1894-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Frances Ruhland was also known as Franziska.
Name Variation		Frances Ruhland was also known as Francis.
Name Variation		Frances Ruhland was also known as Ruland.
Married Name	20 August 1872	As of 20 August 1872,her married name was Gruber.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Frances Ruhland was also known as Franziska.

Name Variation

Frances Ruhland was also known as Francis.

Name Variation

Frances Ruhland was also known as Ruland.

Married Name

20 August 1872

As of 20 August 1872,her married name was Gruber.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 October 1848	Frances Ruhland was born on 24 October 1848 at Bavaria, Germany, also reported as Oct 1849.
		She was the daughter of Franz Xavier Zilker and Barbara Ruhland.
Marriage	20 August 1872	Frances Ruhland married Michael Gruber on 20 August 1872.
Death	9 April 1925	Frances Ruhland died on 9 April 1925 at age 76.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 October 1848

Frances Ruhland was born on 24 October 1848 at Bavaria, Germany, also reported as Oct 1849.

She was the daughter of Franz Xavier Zilker and Barbara Ruhland.

Marriage

20 August 1872

Frances Ruhland married Michael Gruber on 20 August 1872.

Death

9 April 1925

Frances Ruhland died on 9 April 1925 at age 76.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Frances Ruhland was listed as wife in Michael Gruber's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
5 June 1900	Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	Frances Ruhland was listed as wife in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
20 May 1910	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Frances Ruhland was listed as wife in Michael Gruber's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Michael Gruber Jr.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Frances Ruhland was listed as wife in Michael Gruber's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

5 June 1900

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Frances Ruhland was listed as wife in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

20 May 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Frances Ruhland was listed as wife in Michael Gruber's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Michael Gruber Jr.³

Franziska (Frances) Ruhland was born October 24, 1848 at Untergrafenried, Kreis Cham, Oberpfalz, Bayern, Germany. She was the daughter of the unmarried couple, Xaver Zilker (of Hocha) and Barbara Ruhland. Catholic church records at Ast, Kreis Cham, show the baptism was October 24, 1848; the sponsor was an aunt, Walburga Dietl of Obergrafenried.
Frances Ruhland immigrated in 1870.
Circa 1894 Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait. Top Row: Rose, Frances, Simon Nachreiner, Justina (Gruber) Nachreiner, baby Frank Nachreiner, Anna; Middle Row: Joseph, Michael Sr (father), Frances (Ruhland) Gruber (mother), Caroline; Front Row: Michael Jr, Margaret, baby Anthon, Theresa.
Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait - circa 1894-Colorized
Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait - circa 1894
She had 12 with 10 living in 1900 children.
She had 10 with 10 living in 1910 children.

Children of Frances Ruhland and Michael Gruber

Anna Maria Gruber b. c Jun 1873, d. 21 Mar 1874
Gustina Gruber+ b. Jul 1874, d. 1968
Franziska Gruber+ b. c 1876, d. b 1958
Anna Justina Gruber+ b. 30 Oct 1877, d. 8 Feb 1958
Rose Gruber+ b. Mar 1879, d. 1965
Caroline Gruber+ b. 27 Feb 1881, d. 2 Jan 1950
Joseph Gruber+ b. 12 Jan 1883, d. 1938
Theresa Gruber+ b. Nov 1884, d. 28 Dec 1959
Michael Gruber Jr.+ b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964
Margaret M. Gruber+ b. Mar 1891, d. 1972
Anthony John Gruber+ b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Family History Library Film 1255446 Page Number 102C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 91.

Lidwina Nachreiner

F, b. 7 April 1884, d. July 1978

Father*

Joseph X. Nachreiner b. 11 Jun 1846, d. 1925

Mother*

Theresa Brickl b. 28 Jun 1852, d. 8 Jun 1894

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Lidwina Nachreiner was also known as Ludwine.
Married Name	19 October 1904	As of 19 October 1904,her married name was Alt.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lidwina Nachreiner was also known as Ludwine.

Married Name

19 October 1904

As of 19 October 1904,her married name was Alt.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 April 1884	Lidwina Nachreiner was born on 7 April 1884 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Joseph X. Nachreiner and Theresa Brickl.
Marriage	19 October 1904	Lidwina Nachreiner married George Alt, son of John Alt and Franciska Wild, on 19 October 1904.
Death	July 1978	Lidwina Nachreiner died in July 1978 at age 94.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 April 1884

Lidwina Nachreiner was born on 7 April 1884 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph X. Nachreiner and Theresa Brickl.

Marriage

19 October 1904

Lidwina Nachreiner married George Alt, son of John Alt and Franciska Wild, on 19 October 1904.

Death

July 1978

Lidwina Nachreiner died in July 1978 at age 94.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Lidwina Nachreiner was listed as a daughter in Joseph X. Nachreiner's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
19 April 1930	Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin	Lidwina Nachreiner was listed as wife in George Alt's household on the 1930 Census at Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

7 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lidwina Nachreiner was listed as a daughter in Joseph X. Nachreiner's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

19 April 1930

Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin

Lidwina Nachreiner was listed as wife in George Alt's household on the 1930 Census at Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin.²

Lidwina Nachreiner obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Children of Lidwina Nachreiner and George Alt

Laura Alt b. c 1915
George F. Alt b. c 1919

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 52.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15. Dwelling 422.

George Alt

M, b. 1884, d. 1933

Father*

John Alt b. 1847, d. 1924

Mother*

Franciska Wild b. 10 Mar 1856, d. 12 Mar 1935

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1884	George Alt was born in 1884 at Bavaria, Germany.
		He was the son of John Alt and Franciska Wild.
Marriage	19 October 1904	George Alt married Lidwina Nachreiner, daughter of Joseph X. Nachreiner and Theresa Brickl, on 19 October 1904.
Death	1933	George Alt died in 1933.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1884

George Alt was born in 1884 at Bavaria, Germany.

He was the son of John Alt and Franciska Wild.

Marriage

19 October 1904

George Alt married Lidwina Nachreiner, daughter of Joseph X. Nachreiner and Theresa Brickl, on 19 October 1904.

Death

1933

George Alt died in 1933.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 April 1930	Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin	George Alt was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1930

Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin

George Alt was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin.¹

Children of George Alt and Lidwina Nachreiner

Laura Alt b. c 1915
George F. Alt b. c 1919

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15. Dwelling 422.

John Alt

M, b. 1847, d. 1924

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		John Alt married Franciska Wild.
Birth	1847	John Alt was born in 1847.
Burial	1924	He was buried in 1924 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin. John and Franciska Alt tombstone
Death	1924	He died in 1924.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Alt married Franciska Wild.

Birth

1847

John Alt was born in 1847.

Burial

1924

He was buried in 1924 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

John and Franciska Alt tombstone

Death

1924

He died in 1924.

Children of John Alt and Franciska Wild

Frances Alt+ b. 28 Sep 1874, d. 9 Aug 1911
Katherine Alt+ b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
George Alt+ b. 1884, d. 1933
Mary Alt b. 20 Oct 1890, d. 7 Jan 1909

Franciska Wild

F, b. 10 March 1856, d. 12 March 1935

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Alt.
Name Variation		Franciska Wild was also known as Francis.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Alt.

Name Variation

Franciska Wild was also known as Francis.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Franciska Wild married John Alt.
Birth	10 March 1856	Franciska Wild was born on 10 March 1856.
Death	12 March 1935	She died on 12 March 1935 at age 79.
Burial	after 12 March 1935	She was buried after 12 March 1935 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, tombstone death date not filled in, so likely buried elsewhere. John and Franciska Alt tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Franciska Wild married John Alt.

Birth

10 March 1856

Franciska Wild was born on 10 March 1856.

Death

12 March 1935

She died on 12 March 1935 at age 79.

Burial

after 12 March 1935

She was buried after 12 March 1935 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, tombstone death date not filled in, so likely buried elsewhere.

John and Franciska Alt tombstone

Children of Franciska Wild and John Alt

Frances Alt+ b. 28 Sep 1874, d. 9 Aug 1911
Katherine Alt+ b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
George Alt+ b. 1884, d. 1933
Mary Alt b. 20 Oct 1890, d. 7 Jan 1909

Frances Alt

F, b. 28 September 1874, d. 9 August 1911

Father*

John Alt b. 1847, d. 1924

Mother*

Franciska Wild b. 10 Mar 1856, d. 12 Mar 1935

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Frances Alt was also known as Francis.
Married Name	circa 1899	As of circa 1899,her married name was Bauer.
Married Name	18 January 1899	As of 18 January 1899,her married name was Bauer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Frances Alt was also known as Francis.

Married Name

circa 1899

As of circa 1899,her married name was Bauer.

Married Name

18 January 1899

As of 18 January 1899,her married name was Bauer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 September 1874	Frances Alt was born on 28 September 1874 at Germany also reported as Sep 1880.
		She was the daughter of John Alt and Franciska Wild.
Marriage	18 January 1899	Frances Alt married George Bauer, son of Joseph Bauer and Anna Leis, on 18 January 1899 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	9 August 1911	Frances Alt died on 9 August 1911 at USA at age 36.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 September 1874

Frances Alt was born on 28 September 1874 at Germany also reported as Sep 1880.

She was the daughter of John Alt and Franciska Wild.

Marriage

18 January 1899

Frances Alt married George Bauer, son of Joseph Bauer and Anna Leis, on 18 January 1899 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

9 August 1911

Frances Alt died on 9 August 1911 at USA at age 36.

Census Date	Location	Description
13 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Frances Alt was listed as wife in George Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
21 April 1910	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Frances Alt was listed as wife in George Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

13 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Frances Alt was listed as wife in George Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

21 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Frances Alt was listed as wife in George Bauer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Frances Alt immigrated in 1888.
She had 1 with 1 living in 1900 children.
She had 6 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Frances Alt and George Bauer

Mary C. Bauer b. Jul 1899
Albert J. Bauer b. c 1903
Annie F. Bauer b. c 1904
Emma M. Bauer b. c 1905
Herman J. Bauer b. c 1908
Dorothy T. Bauer+ b. c 1909

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 110.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 40.

George Bauer

M, b. December 1877, d. after April 1930

Father*

Joseph Bauer b. 10 Oct 1835, d. 14 Mar 1910

Mother*

Anna Leis b. 10 Aug 1837, d. 25 Jun 1914

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	December 1877	George Bauer was born in December 1877 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Joseph Bauer and Anna Leis.
Marriage	18 January 1899	George Bauer married Frances Alt, daughter of John Alt and Franciska Wild, on 18 January 1899 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	after April 1930	George Bauer died after April 1930.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

December 1877

George Bauer was born in December 1877 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Joseph Bauer and Anna Leis.

Marriage

18 January 1899

George Bauer married Frances Alt, daughter of John Alt and Franciska Wild, on 18 January 1899 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

after April 1930

George Bauer died after April 1930.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	George Bauer was listed as a son in Joseph Bauer's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
13 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	George Bauer was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
21 April 1910	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³
9 January 1920	Ethan, Davison, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Ethan, Davison, South Dakota.⁴
18 April 1930	Ethan, Davison, South Dakota	He was listed as father-in-law in Albert M. Feiner's household on the 1930 Census at Ethan, Davison, South Dakota; living next door to Alois (Albert) Bauer.⁵

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

George Bauer was listed as a son in Joseph Bauer's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

13 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

George Bauer was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

21 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

9 January 1920

Ethan, Davison, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Ethan, Davison, South Dakota.⁴

18 April 1930

Ethan, Davison, South Dakota

He was listed as father-in-law in Albert M. Feiner's household on the 1930 Census at Ethan, Davison, South Dakota; living next door to Alois (Albert) Bauer.⁵

Children of George Bauer and Frances Alt

Mary C. Bauer b. Jul 1899
Albert J. Bauer b. c 1903
Annie F. Bauer b. c 1904
Emma M. Bauer b. c 1905
Herman J. Bauer b. c 1908
Dorothy T. Bauer+ b. c 1909

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 102C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 110.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 40.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED66. Dwelling 86.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED5. Dwelling 21.

Joseph Bauer

M, b. 10 October 1835, d. 14 March 1910

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 October 1835	Joseph Bauer was born on 10 October 1835 at Bavaria, Germany.
Marriage	circa 1858	He married Anna Leis circa 1858.
Death	14 March 1910	Joseph Bauer died on 14 March 1910 at age 74.
Burial	after 14 March 1910	He was buried after 14 March 1910 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin. Joseph and Anna Bauer tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 October 1835

Joseph Bauer was born on 10 October 1835 at Bavaria, Germany.

Marriage

circa 1858

He married Anna Leis circa 1858.

Death

14 March 1910

Joseph Bauer died on 14 March 1910 at age 74.

Burial

after 14 March 1910

He was buried after 14 March 1910 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Joseph and Anna Bauer tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Joseph Bauer was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
13 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as father in George Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph Bauer was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

13 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as father in George Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Joseph Bauer and Anna Leis immigrated in 1873.

Children of Joseph Bauer and Anna Leis

Theresia Bauer b. c 1860
Alois Bauer+ b. Oct 1867, d. 24 Sep 1942
Johann Bauer b. c 1871
Mary Bauer b. c 1874
George Bauer+ b. Dec 1877, d. a Apr 1930

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 102C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 110.

Anna Leis

F, b. 10 August 1837, d. 25 June 1914

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Leis was also known as Annie.
Married Name	circa 1858	As of circa 1858,her married name was Bauer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Leis was also known as Annie.

Married Name

circa 1858

As of circa 1858,her married name was Bauer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 August 1837	Anna Leis was born on 10 August 1837 at Bavaria, Germany.
Marriage	circa 1858	She married Joseph Bauer circa 1858.
Death	25 June 1914	Anna Leis died on 25 June 1914 at age 76.
Burial	after 25 June 1914	She was buried after 25 June 1914 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin. Joseph and Anna Bauer tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 August 1837

Anna Leis was born on 10 August 1837 at Bavaria, Germany.

Marriage

circa 1858

She married Joseph Bauer circa 1858.

Death

25 June 1914

Anna Leis died on 25 June 1914 at age 76.

Burial

after 25 June 1914

She was buried after 25 June 1914 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Joseph and Anna Bauer tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Anna Leis was listed as wife in Joseph Bauer's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
13 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Anna Leis was listed as wife in George Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
19 April 1910	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Anna Leis was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Alois Bauer..³

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna Leis was listed as wife in Joseph Bauer's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

13 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna Leis was listed as wife in George Bauer's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

19 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna Leis was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Alois Bauer..³

Anna Leis and Joseph Bauer immigrated in 1873.
Anna Leis had 12 with 7 living in 1900 children.
She had 7 with 5 living in 1910 children.

Children of Anna Leis and Joseph Bauer

Theresia Bauer b. c 1860
Alois Bauer+ b. Oct 1867, d. 24 Sep 1942
Johann Bauer b. c 1871
Mary Bauer b. c 1874
George Bauer+ b. Dec 1877, d. a Apr 1930

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 102C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 110.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 35.

Anna Justina Gruber

F, b. 30 October 1877, d. 8 February 1958

Father*

Michael Gruber b. 23 Apr 1849, d. 30 Jan 1931

Mother*

Frances Ruhland b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 9 Apr 1925

Anna Gruber - circa 1894-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	5 October 1898	As of 5 October 1898,her married name was Blau.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

5 October 1898

As of 5 October 1898,her married name was Blau.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 October 1877	Anna Justina Gruber was born on 30 October 1877 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.
Marriage	5 October 1898	Anna Justina Gruber married Joseph Blau, son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier, on 5 October 1898 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	8 February 1958	Anna Justina Gruber died on 8 February 1958 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 80 Mrs. Anna Blau, whose parents were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gruber, was born October 30, 1877, and died February 8, 1958, at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at St. Luke's Catholic Church Tuesday, February 11. A Solemn Requiem High Mass was conducted by Fr. Haines. Fr. Brechtl and Fr. Adams. She was a Gold Star Mother and a member of the Christian Mother's Society. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna, a son, Simon, and her husband, Joseph. Survivors include five sons; Joseph, Frank, Albert, Anthony and George; three daughters, Catherine, Margaret, and Clara; two brothers and five sisters, 43 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Edward Blau, Edwin Blau, Fred Ostermeyer, Francis Brey, Dan Blau and Dean Blau. Burial was in St. Luke's Cemetery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 October 1877

Anna Justina Gruber was born on 30 October 1877 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.

Marriage

5 October 1898

Anna Justina Gruber married Joseph Blau, son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier, on 5 October 1898 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

8 February 1958

Anna Justina Gruber died on 8 February 1958 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 80 Mrs. Anna Blau, whose parents were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gruber, was born October 30, 1877, and died February 8, 1958, at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at St. Luke's Catholic Church Tuesday, February 11. A Solemn Requiem High Mass was conducted by Fr. Haines. Fr. Brechtl and Fr. Adams. She was a Gold Star Mother and a member of the Christian Mother's Society. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna, a son, Simon, and her husband, Joseph. Survivors include five sons; Joseph, Frank, Albert, Anthony and George; three daughters, Catherine, Margaret, and Clara; two brothers and five sisters, 43 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Edward Blau, Edwin Blau, Fred Ostermeyer, Francis Brey, Dan Blau and Dean Blau. Burial was in St. Luke's Cemetery.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Anna Justina Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna Justina Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Circa 1894 Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait. Top Row: Rose, Frances, Simon Nachreiner, Justina (Gruber) Nachreiner, baby Frank Nachreiner, Anna; Middle Row: Joseph, Michael Sr (father), Frances (Ruhland) Gruber (mother), Caroline; Front Row: Michael Jr, Margaret, baby Anthon, Theresa.

Children of Anna Justina Gruber and Joseph Blau

Albert Joseph Blau+ b. 8 Feb 1898, d. Sep 1979
Margaret Caroline Blau+ b. 8 Oct 1900, d. Aug 1992
Anton Michael Blau+ b. 24 Jul 1904, d. 8 Sep 1987
George Joseph Blau b. 2 Apr 1907, d. 30 Jan 1989
Clara Celia Blau b. 5 Sep 1909, d. 14 Jun 2000

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Family History Library Film 1255446 Page Number 102C.

Joseph Blau

M, b. 3 April 1861, d. 11 May 1930

Father*

Michael Blau b. 25 Aug 1825, d. 25 Dec 1892

Mother*

Barbara Dobmeier b. 25 Dec 1833, d. 1920

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 April 1861	Joseph Blau was born on 3 April 1861 at Bavaria, Germany, also reported as 1862.
		He was the son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier.
Marriage	12 November 1884	Joseph Blau married Anna Teresa Brickl, daughter of Daniel Brickl and Maria Retzer, on 12 November 1884 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, They were married November 12, 1884 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Plain by Father Henricus Keonig. Witnesses were Michael Blau and Elizabeth Voelker. The Weekly Home News of November 13, 1884 reported, "Mr. Joseph Blow [Blau] and Miss Annie Brickle [Brückl] were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at St. Luke's Church Tuesday, by Rev. Father Koning of Keyesville. At the same time and place Mr. Daniel Brickle [Brückl] and Miss Mary Blow [Blau] were married by the same gentleman."
Marriage	5 October 1898	Joseph Blau married Anna Justina Gruber, daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland, on 5 October 1898 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	11 May 1930	Joseph Blau died on 11 May 1930 at age 69. Joseph Blau obituary 12 May 1930 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 April 1861

Joseph Blau was born on 3 April 1861 at Bavaria, Germany, also reported as 1862.

He was the son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier.

Marriage

12 November 1884

Joseph Blau married Anna Teresa Brickl, daughter of Daniel Brickl and Maria Retzer, on 12 November 1884 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, They were married November 12, 1884 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Plain by Father Henricus Keonig. Witnesses were Michael Blau and Elizabeth Voelker. The Weekly Home News of November 13, 1884 reported, "Mr. Joseph Blow [Blau] and Miss Annie Brickle [Brückl] were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at St. Luke's Church Tuesday, by Rev. Father Koning of Keyesville. At the same time and place Mr. Daniel Brickle [Brückl] and Miss Mary Blow [Blau] were married by the same gentleman."

Marriage

5 October 1898

Joseph Blau married Anna Justina Gruber, daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland, on 5 October 1898 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

11 May 1930

Joseph Blau died on 11 May 1930 at age 69.

Joseph Blau obituary 12 May 1930 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Joseph Blau was listed as a son in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph Blau was listed as a son in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Joseph Blau was listed as a beneficiary in Michael Blau's will on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Joseph Blau and Anna Teresa Brickl

Joseph Michael Blau+ b. 6 Feb 1888, d. 23 Apr 1979
Katharine Barbara Blau+ b. 23 Mar 1890, d. 9 Nov 1969
Simon Engelbert Blau b. 7 Nov 1891, d. 22 May 1919
Anna M. Blau b. c 1894, d. b 1958
Frank John Blau b. 19 May 1896, d. 15 Apr 1979

Children of Joseph Blau and Anna Justina Gruber

Albert Joseph Blau+ b. 8 Feb 1898, d. Sep 1979
Margaret Caroline Blau+ b. 8 Oct 1900, d. Aug 1992
Anton Michael Blau+ b. 24 Jul 1904, d. 8 Sep 1987
George Joseph Blau b. 2 Apr 1907, d. 30 Jan 1989
Clara Celia Blau b. 5 Sep 1909, d. 14 Jun 2000

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.

Michael Blau

M, b. 25 August 1825, d. 25 December 1892

Father*

Georg Blau

Mother*

Margaretha Gruber

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 August 1825	Michael Blau was born on 25 August 1825 at Bavaria, Germany.
		He was the son of Georg Blau and Margaretha Gruber.
Marriage	7 July 1862	Michael Blau married Barbara Dobmeier, daughter of Franz Dobmeier and Anna Maria Schinabeck, on 7 July 1862 at New York.
Death	25 December 1892	Michael Blau died on 25 December 1892 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 67.
Burial	after 25 December 1892	He was buried after 25 December 1892 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, 67y 4m. Michael Blau tombstone
Probate	3 January 1893	His estate was probated on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin. Probate for Michael Blau - Sauk, WI 03 Jan 1893

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 August 1825

Michael Blau was born on 25 August 1825 at Bavaria, Germany.

He was the son of Georg Blau and Margaretha Gruber.

Marriage

7 July 1862

Michael Blau married Barbara Dobmeier, daughter of Franz Dobmeier and Anna Maria Schinabeck, on 7 July 1862 at New York.

Death

25 December 1892

Michael Blau died on 25 December 1892 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 67.

Burial

after 25 December 1892

He was buried after 25 December 1892 at Old St Lukes Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, 67y 4m.

Michael Blau tombstone

Probate

3 January 1893

His estate was probated on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Probate for Michael Blau - Sauk, WI 03 Jan 1893

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Michael Blau was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Michael Blau was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier - Family History Gleißenberg, Germany

Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier were born in the small town of Gleißenberg, which is located in the Oberpfalz, in the eastern area of Bavaria, Germany. Nearby towns are Furth im Wald, located near the Czech Republic border, and Waldmünchen, which was formerly the county seat. The city of Cham is now the county seat.

Michael Blau was born on August 25, 1825. His baptism document lists Georg Blau, a shoemaker in Gleißenberg, as his father. The birth date of Georg Blau has not yet been determined. Michael’s mother was Margaretha Gruber from Geigant, Germany.

One of the earlier known spellings of the Blau name was Plab. The Plab name was changed to Blab in the mid 1700's and within 3 generations the name evolved into Blau, which means "blue" or "drunk" in the German language. No one can say for sure why the name was changed so many times, but church records confirm all three spellings. Other variations of Blau found in Germany are Blaw, Plob and Blow.

Barbara Dobmeier was born on December 25, 1833. Her baptism document lists Franz Dobmeier as her father. Franz was a farmer in Gleißenberg. Barbara’s mother was Anna Maria Schinabeck whose father was from Arnschwang, Germany. The Dobmeier name also has various spellings: Domajer, Dobmajer, Dobmayer, and the earliest known spelling, Thomayer. Barbara's baptism record listed her last name as Domajer. Michael and Barbara were baptized in St. Bartholomäus Catholic Church in Gleißenberg.

Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier’s first child, Joseph, was born on April 3, 1861 in Gleißenberg. Michael and Barbara were unmarried at the time of Joseph's birth.

On February 8, 1862 Michael (age 36), Barbara (age 28), and their infant son Joseph, went to the Königliches Landgericht, the Royal Judicial Office, in Waldmünchen to register their intent to emigrate to North America. In the protocol, Michael stated that he hoped to have a better future in America than in Bavaria. Michael possessed a fortune of 175 florin, which he stated would be more than enough money for the journey. He hoped to find work in America, and hoped that his many friends from the Gleißenberg area would help him. Florin is an old name for gulden; and at this time, 175 gulden would equal about 297 German marks. A house cost approximately 1,000 marks in the 1860’s. In 1871, the currency changed from gulden to marks.

In Barbara's protocol, she stated her sister Maria Meindl, who was married to Nikolaus Meindl, had emigrated to America six years earlier. Maria wrote to Barbara several times asking her to come to America and described America in such a way that Barbara decided to emigrate, too. Barbara also stated in her protocol that she had an illegitimate son named Josef, and that Michael Blau from Gleißenberg admitted to being the father. Barbara stated that Michael would emigrate with her to North America, and that she would also take her child.

They planned to travel from Nürnberg to Bremen where they would board the vessel Gauss. Bremen is located in the northern part of Germany. It is not known how long the voyage lasted, but the vessel arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA on June 12, 1862.

Buffalo, New York - Plain, Wisconsin

Michael, Barbara, and baby Joseph made their way to Buffalo, New York where it is assumed the Meindl's helped them find a home. Within three weeks after their arrival in America, Michael and Barbara were married. They were married on July 7, 1862 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Buffalo, New York. Their second child, Mary, was born on December 25, 1863 in Buffalo.

By May of 1864, records show that Michael and Barbara Blau and their children moved from Buffalo to Plain, Wisconsin. They purchased the Charles Lamb farm, which was their home until their deaths. The farm is located about one mile southwest of Plain in the Township of Franklin, Sauk County, Wisconsin (Section 7, Town 9 North). In 1871 and 1877, Michael Blau also purchased land in Section 19, Town 9 North in Sauk County.

Seven more children were born to Michael and Barbara: Michael B., born October 29, 1865; Barbara, born January 20, 1869; Frank, born September 19, 1870; Alois, born October 2, 1872; John, born March 17, 1874; Theresia, born August 29, 1876; and Anna, born April 25, 1878.

Author: Debbie Blau.

Children of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier

Joseph Blau+ b. 3 Apr 1861, d. 11 May 1930
Mary Blau+ b. 25 Dec 1863, d. 10 May 1949
Michael B. Blau Jr.+ b. 29 Oct 1865, d. 12 Jun 1900
Barbara Blau+ b. 20 Jan 1869, d. 1953
Frank Blau b. 19 Sep 1870, d. 13 May 1890
Alois Blau b. 2 Oct 1872, d. b 1880
John Blau+ b. 17 Mar 1874, d. 1961
Theresia Blau+ b. 29 Aug 1876, d. 1 Jun 1947
Anna Blau b. 25 Apr 1878, d. b 1880

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.

Barbara Dobmeier

F, b. 25 December 1833, d. 1920

Father*

Franz Dobmeier

Mother*

Anna Maria Schinabeck

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Barbara Dobmeier was also known as Daekmeyer.
Name Variation		Barbara Dobmeier was also known as Meyer.
Name Variation		Barbara Dobmeier was also known as Dabmaier.
Married Name		Her married name was Blau.
Name Variation		Barbara Dobmeier was also known as Dobnier.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Barbara Dobmeier was also known as Daekmeyer.

Name Variation

Barbara Dobmeier was also known as Meyer.

Name Variation

Barbara Dobmeier was also known as Dabmaier.

Married Name

Her married name was Blau.

Name Variation

Barbara Dobmeier was also known as Dobnier.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 December 1833	Barbara Dobmeier was born on 25 December 1833 at Bavaria, Germany.
		She was the daughter of Franz Dobmeier and Anna Maria Schinabeck.
Marriage	7 July 1862	Barbara Dobmeier married Michael Blau, son of Georg Blau and Margaretha Gruber, on 7 July 1862 at New York.
Death	1920	Barbara Dobmeier died in 1920.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 December 1833

Barbara Dobmeier was born on 25 December 1833 at Bavaria, Germany.

She was the daughter of Franz Dobmeier and Anna Maria Schinabeck.

Marriage

7 July 1862

Barbara Dobmeier married Michael Blau, son of Georg Blau and Margaretha Gruber, on 7 July 1862 at New York.

Death

1920

Barbara Dobmeier died in 1920.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Dobmeier was listed as wife in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

21 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Dobmeier was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

19 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

She was listed as mother in John Blau's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

14 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Dobmeier was listed as mother in John Blau's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Barbara Dobmeier was listed as a beneficiary in Michael Blau's will on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Barbara Dobmeier had 7 with 5 living in 1900 children.

Children of Barbara Dobmeier and Michael Blau

Joseph Blau+ b. 3 Apr 1861, d. 11 May 1930
Mary Blau+ b. 25 Dec 1863, d. 10 May 1949
Michael B. Blau Jr.+ b. 29 Oct 1865, d. 12 Jun 1900
Barbara Blau+ b. 20 Jan 1869, d. 1953
Frank Blau b. 19 Sep 1870, d. 13 May 1890
Alois Blau b. 2 Oct 1872, d. b 1880
John Blau+ b. 17 Mar 1874, d. 1961
Theresia Blau+ b. 29 Aug 1876, d. 1 Jun 1947
Anna Blau b. 25 Apr 1878, d. b 1880

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 184.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0115; Image: 886; FHL Number: 1375749.

Caroline Gruber

F, b. 27 February 1881, d. 2 January 1950

Father*

Michael Gruber b. 23 Apr 1849, d. 30 Jan 1931

Mother*

Frances Ruhland b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 9 Apr 1925

Caroline Gruber - circa 1894-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Caroline Gruber was also known as Carrie.

Married Name

17 September 1901

As of 17 September 1901,her married name was Blau.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 February 1881

Caroline Gruber was born on 27 February 1881 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.

Marriage

17 September 1901

Caroline Gruber married John Blau, son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier, on 17 September 1901 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

2 January 1950

Caroline Gruber died on 2 January 1950 at age 68 Mrs. John Blau of Plain Dies at 68
At 9:30 this morning a funeral service was held in St. Luke's Catholic Church for Mrs. John Blau who died at her home in Plain Monday at about 12:30 a.m. Mrs. Blau who was 68, had been in ill health for many years.
The former Caroline Gruber was born in the Town of Bear Creek February 27, 1881, the daughter of Michael and Frances Ruhland Gruber. Her marriage to John Blau, who survives her took place September 17, 1901. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Laurer in St. Luke's Church. The Blaus made their home on a farm south of Plain until 1928 when they retired and moved to Plain.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Blau is also survived by one son, Herman of Plain; three daughters, Mrs. Ray Ring of Prairie du Sac, Mrs. Norbert Pings and Mrs. George Wiedenfield of Sauk City; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers, Michael and Anton Gruber of Spring Green; and six sisters, Mrs. Joseph Alt of Bear Creek, Mrs. John Haas and Mrs. Alois Pletzer of Spring Green, Mrs. Joseph Blau, Mrs. Simon Nachreiner and Mrs. John Brechtl of Plain. She was preceded in death by her son Michael who died at the age of 19, her parents, and a brother, Joseph Gruber.
Rev. P. A. Beschta officiated at the funeral service and burial was in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were two grandsons, Cletus Ring and Eugene Pings, and four nephews, George Blau, Willard Brechtl, Leonard Pletzer and Tony Gruber, Jr.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Caroline Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

19 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Caroline Gruber was listed as wife in John Blau's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

14 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Caroline Gruber was listed as wife in John Blau's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1 May 1930

Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin

Caroline Gruber was listed as wife in John Blau's household on the 1930 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Circa 1894 Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait. Top Row: Rose, Frances, Simon Nachreiner, Justina (Gruber) Nachreiner, baby Frank Nachreiner, Anna; Middle Row: Joseph, Michael Sr (father), Frances (Ruhland) Gruber (mother), Caroline; Front Row: Michael Jr, Margaret, baby Anthon, Theresa.
Caroline Gruber had 4 with 4 living in 1910 children.

Children of Caroline Gruber and John Blau

Emma Theresa Blau+ b. 7 Oct 1902, d. 18 Sep 1993
Herman Michael Blau+ b. 14 Aug 1904, d. Jan 1973
Michael Simon Blau b. 2 Jan 1907, d. 12 Mar 1926
Louise Florence Blau b. 3 Jan 1909, d. 13 Mar 2003
Adeline Margaret Blau b. c 1912

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0115; Image: 886; FHL Number: 1375749.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 276.0.

John Blau

M, b. 17 March 1874, d. 1961

Father*

Michael Blau b. 25 Aug 1825, d. 25 Dec 1892

Mother*

Barbara Dobmeier b. 25 Dec 1833, d. 1920

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1874

John Blau was born on 17 March 1874 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier.

Marriage

17 September 1901

John Blau married Caroline Gruber, daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland, on 17 September 1901 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

1961

John Blau died in 1961.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

John Blau was listed as a son in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

21 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

John Blau was listed as a son in Barbara Dobmeier's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

19 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

John Blau was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

14 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1 May 1930

Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

John Blau was listed as a beneficiary in Michael Blau's will on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of John Blau and Caroline Gruber

Emma Theresa Blau+ b. 7 Oct 1902, d. 18 Sep 1993
Herman Michael Blau+ b. 14 Aug 1904, d. Jan 1973
Michael Simon Blau b. 2 Jan 1907, d. 12 Mar 1926
Louise Florence Blau b. 3 Jan 1909, d. 13 Mar 2003
Adeline Margaret Blau b. c 1912

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 184.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0115; Image: 886; FHL Number: 1375749.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 276.0.

Mary Blau

F, b. 25 December 1863, d. 10 May 1949

Father*

Michael Blau b. 25 Aug 1825, d. 25 Dec 1892

Mother*

Barbara Dobmeier b. 25 Dec 1833, d. 1920

Mary (Blau) Brickl Ruhland-Colorized

Mary Blau Brickl Ruhland

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Blau was also known as Maria.

Married Name

12 November 1884

As of 12 November 1884,her married name was Brickl.

Married Name

2 December 1901

As of 2 December 1901,her married name was Ruland.

Married Name

2 December 1901

As of 2 December 1901,her married name was Ruhland.

Married Name

21 August 1905

As of 21 August 1905,her married name was Brey.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 December 1863

Mary Blau was born on 25 December 1863 at Buffalo, New York.

She was the daughter of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier.

Marriage

12 November 1884

Mary Blau married Daniel George Brickl, son of Daniel Brickl and Maria Retzer, on 12 November 1884 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, Mary's first husband was Daniel George Brückl (Jr.). They were married November 12, 1884 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Plain by Father Henricus Keonig. Witnesses were Michael Blau and Elizabeth Voelker. The Weekly Home News of November 13, 1884 reported, "Mr. Joseph Blow [Blau] and Miss Annie Brickle [Brückl] were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at St. Luke's Church Tuesday, by Rev. Father Koning of Keyesville. At the same time and place Mr. Daniel Brickle [Brückl] and Miss Mary Blow [Blau] were married by the same gentleman." Daniel died July 7, 1900 after an operation.

Marriage

2 December 1901

Mary Blau married John L. Ruland on 2 December 1901 at second marriage for her.

Marriage

21 August 1905

Mary Blau married George Brey, son of Balthasar Stangl and Barbara Brey, on 21 August 1905 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, second marriage for him; third for her.

Death

10 May 1949

Mary Blau died on 10 May 1949 at age 85 Weekly Home News/Home News (Spring Green, Sauk County, Wisconsin), May 12, 1949, page 1, col. 1, obituary of Mary Blau Brickl Ruhland Brey: Foster Children Mourn Death of Mary Brey. Although Mrs. Mary Brey had no children of her own, her death is mouned by a large group of foster children whom she raised. Mrs. Brey died at her home in Plain Wednesday afternoon, and will be buried after a funeral service at St. Luke's church Saturday morning at 9. Mrs. Brey was born December 25, 1863, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Blau, and was 85 at the time of her death. Her first marriage was to Daniel Brickl. After his death she married John Ruhland, whole death left her a widow a second time. Her third marriage was to George Brey who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Brey raised four step-children; Mrs. Eulalia Ratzer of Evanston, Ill., Isador Brey of Madison, and George and Arthur Brey of Plain, as well as an adopted daughter, Mrs. Phillip [Elizabeth Cavanaugh] Bettinger Sr. of Plain, and two foster children, Mrs Marie [Walsh] Weitzer of Cleveland and Frank Blau of Merrimac. Besides those she is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Simon Brickl, and a brother, John Blau, both of Plain.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Blau was listed as a daughter in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

18 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Blau was listed as wife in George Brey's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

14 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Blau was listed as wife in George Brey's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Mary Blau witnessed the adoption of Elizabeth Brickl circa 1891 at from an orphanage, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
Mary Blau was listed as a beneficiary in Michael Blau's will on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Mary Blau witnessed the adoption of Frank John Blau in April 1898 at by his aunt and uncle after his mother died after childbirth.
Mary Blau was the executor of Daniel George Brickl's estate on 31 March 1902 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Before January 1905 photo of Mary (Blau) Brickl Ruhland and John L Ruhland.
Mary Blau Brickl Ruhland and John L Ruhland-Colorized
Mary Blau Brickl Ruhland and John L Ruhland

Child of Mary Blau and Daniel George Brickl

Elizabeth Brickl b. 23 Mar 1889

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 28.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 106.

Michael B. Blau Jr.

M, b. 29 October 1865, d. 12 June 1900

Father*

Michael Blau b. 25 Aug 1825, d. 25 Dec 1892

Mother*

Barbara Dobmeier b. 25 Dec 1833, d. 1920

Michael Blau 09 Oct 1894-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Michael B. Blau Jr. was also known as M. B.

Name Variation

Michael B. Blau Jr. was also known as Mike.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 October 1865

Michael B. Blau Jr. was born on 29 October 1865 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 1866.

He was the son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier.

Marriage

9 October 1894

Michael B. Blau Jr. married Christina A. Hutter, daughter of Andrew Hutter and Christina Meier, on 9 October 1894 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, Christina Hutter and Michael Blau wedding portrait.

Christina Hutter and Michael Blau wedding portrait 09 Oct 1894 Plain, Sauk, WI-Colorized

Christina Hutter and Michael Blau wedding portrait 09 Oct 1894 Plain, Sauk, WI

Death

12 June 1900

Michael B. Blau Jr. died on 12 June 1900 at age 34.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Michael B. Blau Jr. was listed as a son in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

21 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Michael B. Blau Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Michael B. Blau Jr. was listed as a beneficiary in Michael Blau's will on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Michael B. Blau Jr. left a will on 8 June 1900 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Will of Michael B. Blau - Sauk, WI 08 Jun 1900

Children of Michael B. Blau Jr. and Christina A. Hutter

Clara M. Blau b. Jul 1896
Christina A. Blau b. 22 May 1899, d. 30 Mar 1916

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 219.

Barbara Blau

F, b. 20 January 1869, d. 1953

Father*

Michael Blau b. 25 Aug 1825, d. 25 Dec 1892

Mother*

Barbara Dobmeier b. 25 Dec 1833, d. 1920

Barbara (Blau) Brickl - circa 1920-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

11 April 1888

As of 11 April 1888,her married name was Bruckl.

Married Name

11 April 1888

As of 11 April 1888,her married name was Brickl.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 January 1869

Barbara Blau was born on 20 January 1869 at Wisconsin also reported as December 1868.

She was the daughter of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier.

Marriage

11 April 1888

Barbara Blau married Simon George Brickl, son of Daniel Brickl and Catherine Retzer, on 11 April 1888 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

1953

Barbara Blau died in 1953.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Blau was listed as a daughter in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Blau was listed as wife in Simon George Brickl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Blau was listed as wife in Simon George Brickl's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

9 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Blau was listed as wife in Simon George Brickl's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Blau was listed as wife in Simon George Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

12 April 1940

Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin

Barbara Blau was listed as wife in Simon George Brickl's household on the 1940 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶

Barbara Blau was listed as a beneficiary in Michael Blau's will on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Barbara Blau had 5 with 5 living in 1900 children.
She had 10 with 8 living in 1910 children.
Circa 1920 Simon and Barbara (Blau) Brickl family portrait. Top row: Margaret, John, Frank, Herman, Mike, Dan, Mary. Front row: Simon, Annie, Agatha, Barbara (Blau) Brickl.
Simon and Barbara (Blau) Brickl family - circa 1920-Colorized
Simon and Barbara (Blau) Brickl family - circa 1920

Children of Barbara Blau and Simon George Brickl

Mary K. Brickl+ b. Dec 1889, d. 16 Jan 1963
Anastasia Brickl+ b. 8 Jan 1891, d. 1973
John George Brickl+ b. 25 Mar 1893, d. 11 Jul 1974
Herman D. Brickl b. 1895, d. 1971
Michael S. Brickl+ b. 1899, d. 4 May 1968
Margaret B. Brickl b. 1900, d. 1988
Daniel S. Brickl b. 8 Dec 1902, d. 23 Jul 1975
Caroline Brickl b. 29 Dec 1904, d. 24 Aug 1906
Albert Brickl b. 21 Apr 1907, d. 15 Feb 1908
Rev. Fr. Francis C. Brickl b. 6 Jan 1909, d. 12 Oct 1996
Agatha Brickl b. 3 Jun 1913, d. 2 Feb 1980

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 49.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 149.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 76.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 56-28.

Frank Blau

M, b. 19 September 1870, d. 13 May 1890

Father*

Michael Blau b. 25 Aug 1825, d. 25 Dec 1892

Mother*

Barbara Dobmeier b. 25 Dec 1833, d. 1920

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 September 1870

Frank Blau was born on 19 September 1870 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier.

Death

13 May 1890

Frank Blau died on 13 May 1890 at age 19.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Frank Blau was listed as a son in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.

Theresia Blau

F, b. 29 August 1876, d. 1 June 1947

Father*

Michael Blau b. 25 Aug 1825, d. 25 Dec 1892

Mother*

Barbara Dobmeier b. 25 Dec 1833, d. 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Theresia Blau was also known as Theresa.

Married Name

28 April 1898

As of 28 April 1898,her married name was Frank.

Married Name

28 April 1898

As of 28 April 1898,her married name was Fronk.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 August 1876

Theresia Blau was born on 29 August 1876 at Wisconsin also reported as Sep 1876.

She was the daughter of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier.

Marriage

28 April 1898

Theresia Blau married Heinrich Frank, son of Lorenz Frank and unknown (?), on 28 April 1898 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

1 June 1947

Theresia Blau died on 1 June 1947 at Canada at age 70.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Theresia Blau was listed as a daughter in Michael Blau's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

12 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Theresia Blau was listed as wife in Heinrich Frank's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Fronk.²

1911

Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada

Theresia Blau appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Heinrich Frank at Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Theresia Blau was listed as a beneficiary in Michael Blau's will on 3 January 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Theresia Blau had 1 with 1 living in 1900 children.

Children of Theresia Blau and Heinrich Frank

Teresa Frank b. Jan 1899
August Alois Frank b. 5 Aug 1901, d. 14 May 1980
Ida Frank b. Nov 1905
John George Frank b. Oct 1907

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 100D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 134.

Christina A. Hutter

F, b. January 1873, d. 4 July 1920

Father*

Andrew Hutter b. 2 Feb 1833, d. 31 Oct 1909

Mother*

Christina Meier b. 14 Sep 1839, d. 14 Aug 1897

Mrs Michael Blau (Christina Hutter) 09 Oct 1894-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Christina A. Hutter was also known as Cristina.

Married Name

9 October 1894

As of 9 October 1894,her married name was Blau.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1873

Christina A. Hutter was born in January 1873 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Andrew Hutter and Christina Meier.

Marriage

9 October 1894

Christina A. Hutter married Michael B. Blau Jr., son of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier, on 9 October 1894 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, Christina Hutter and Michael Blau wedding portrait.

Christina Hutter and Michael Blau wedding portrait 09 Oct 1894 Plain, Sauk, WI-Colorized

Christina Hutter and Michael Blau wedding portrait 09 Oct 1894 Plain, Sauk, WI

Death

4 July 1920

Christina A. Hutter died on 4 July 1920 at age 47.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Christina A. Hutter was listed as a daughter in Andrew Hutter's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

21 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Christina A. Hutter was listed as wife in Michael B. Blau Jr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

21 April 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Christina A. Hutter was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

In Michael B. Blau Jr.'s will dated 8 June 1900 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Christina A. Hutter was named as an heir.
She had 2 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Christina A. Hutter and Michael B. Blau Jr.

Clara M. Blau b. Jul 1896
Christina A. Blau b. 22 May 1899, d. 30 Mar 1916

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 99B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 219.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 86.

Andrew Hutter

M, b. 2 February 1833, d. 31 October 1909

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Andrew Hutter married Christina Meier.

Birth

2 February 1833

Andrew Hutter was born on 2 February 1833 at Bavaria, Germany.

Death

31 October 1909

He died on 31 October 1909 at age 76.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 September 1860

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Andrew Hutter was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

27 June 1870

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

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

18 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

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

Andrew Hutter immigrated in 1853.

Children of Andrew Hutter and Christina Meier

John A. Hutter+ b. 17 Aug 1858, d. 8 Dec 1926
Elizabeth Hutter+ b. 13 Jun 1862, d. 18 Nov 1935
Mary A. Hutter+ b. 27 Feb 1865, d. 7 Nov 1932
Margaret Hutter+ b. 30 Jul 1867, d. 23 Nov 1946
Anthony Hutter+ b. 25 Mar 1870, d. 20 Nov 1916
Christina A. Hutter+ b. Jan 1873, d. 4 Jul 1920
Christ Joseph Hutter+ b. 7 May 1875, d. 1960
Clemens Andrew Hutter b. 24 Mar 1878, d. Feb 1958
Anna C. Hutter+ b. 5 Jul 1881, d. 28 Feb 1964
Lydia Hutter+ b. 27 Mar 1884, d. Sep 1974

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 163. Dwelling 1231.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 9. Dwelling 62.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 99B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 157.

Christina Meier

F, b. 14 September 1839, d. 14 August 1897

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Hutter.

Name Variation

Christina Meier was also known as Maier.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Christina Meier married Andrew Hutter.

Birth

14 September 1839

Christina Meier was born on 14 September 1839 at Wurtenburg, Germany.

Death

14 August 1897

She died on 14 August 1897 at age 57.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 September 1860

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Christina Meier was listed in Andrew Hutter's household on the 1860 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

27 June 1870

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Christina Meier was listed in Andrew Hutter's household on the 1870 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Christina Meier was listed as wife in Andrew Hutter's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Children of Christina Meier and Andrew Hutter

John A. Hutter+ b. 17 Aug 1858, d. 8 Dec 1926
Elizabeth Hutter+ b. 13 Jun 1862, d. 18 Nov 1935
Mary A. Hutter+ b. 27 Feb 1865, d. 7 Nov 1932
Margaret Hutter+ b. 30 Jul 1867, d. 23 Nov 1946
Anthony Hutter+ b. 25 Mar 1870, d. 20 Nov 1916
Christina A. Hutter+ b. Jan 1873, d. 4 Jul 1920
Christ Joseph Hutter+ b. 7 May 1875, d. 1960
Clemens Andrew Hutter b. 24 Mar 1878, d. Feb 1958
Anna C. Hutter+ b. 5 Jul 1881, d. 28 Feb 1964
Lydia Hutter+ b. 27 Mar 1884, d. Sep 1974

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 163. Dwelling 1231.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 9. Dwelling 62.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 99B.

John L. Ruland

M, b. 1868, d. 31 January 1905

John L Ruhland-Colorized

John L Ruhland

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John L. Ruland was also known as Ruhland.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1868

John L. Ruland was born in 1868.

Marriage

2 December 1901

He married Mary Blau, daughter of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier, on 2 December 1901 at second marriage for her.

Death

31 January 1905

John L. Ruland died on 31 January 1905 John died January 31, 1905 after being scalded and crushed to death by the overturning of a steam engine and boiler which were mounted upon a pair of bob sleighs.

Before January 1905 photo of Mary (Blau) Brickl Ruhland and John L Ruhland.
Mary Blau Brickl Ruhland and John L Ruhland-Colorized
Mary Blau Brickl Ruhland and John L Ruhland

George Brey

M, b. 7 August 1863, d. 12 July 1928

Father*

Balthasar Stangl

Mother*

Barbara Brey

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 August 1863

George Brey was born on 7 August 1863 at Bavaria, Germany, also reported as Aug 1862.

He was the son of Balthasar Stangl and Barbara Brey.

Marriage

8 January 1891

George Brey married Theresia Liegel, daughter of John Baptist Liegel and Barbara Schwartz, on 8 January 1891.

Marriage

21 August 1905

George Brey married Mary Blau, daughter of Michael Blau and Barbara Dobmeier, on 21 August 1905 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, second marriage for him; third for her.

Death

12 July 1928

George Brey died on 12 July 1928 at age 64 Plain Resident Dies Suddenly Last Thursday
George Brey was stricken last Thursday evening while visiting with a neighbor and died four hours later. Mr. Brey was one of Sauk county's substantial citizens, respected by all who knew him. While he was troubled with high blood pressure and on two occasions had severe hemorrhages from the nose, Mr. Brey had been feeling good until the night of his death. He retired from the farm in 1920 and removed to Plain, where he helped in the meat market of Blau & Ring, where his service and companionship are missed. George Brey was born in Germany in 1864 and came to America at the age of sixteen years. He first married Theresia Liegel, who preceed him in death in 1903. To them were born five children: Arthur, George, Eulalia, Isadore and Leo, the latter dying at the age of nineteen years. In 1904, Mr. Brey married Mrs. Mary Ruhland, who with four children and nine grandchildren, survive. The funeral was held at St. Luke's church last Saturday conducted by Rev. Chas. Surgess. Relatives from a distance present were Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Meyers of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Brey, John Ring, Mrs. Clem Ring, Mrs Tressie Conley of Madison, Mrs. Frank Lunenschloss of Richland Center and Alfred Frick of Elkader, Iowa.

Census Date

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15 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

George Brey was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

18 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

14 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

George Brey immigrated circa 1880.
On 6 January 1914 at U. S. Naturalization, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, address listed as Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Children of George Brey and Theresia Liegel

Arthur John Brey+ b. 30 Aug 1892, d. 1969
George Thomas Brey Jr.+ b. 18 May 1894, d. 22 Sep 1968
Eulalia Beatrice Brey b. 21 Sep 1896, d. 8 Jan 1988
Frank Brey b. c 1897
Leona Mathilda Brey b. 1899, d. 1899
Isedor John Brey+ b. 15 May 1901, d. 25 Apr 1976
Leo L. Brey b. 1903, d. 1923

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 127.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 28.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 106.

Balthasar Stangl

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Balthasar Stangl was also known as Brey.

Name Variation

Balthasar Stangl was also known as Stagl.

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Balthasar Stangl married Barbara Brey.

Child of Balthasar Stangl and Barbara Brey

George Brey+ b. 7 Aug 1863, d. 12 Jul 1928

Barbara Brey

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Barbara Brey was also known as Brei.

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Barbara Brey married Balthasar Stangl.

Child of Barbara Brey and Balthasar Stangl

George Brey+ b. 7 Aug 1863, d. 12 Jul 1928