Sarah Vestal

F, b. 1693, d. 3 March 1696
Father*William Vestall Sr. b. 1667, d. 1701
Mother*Alice Glover b. c 1672, d. a 1700
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1693Sarah Vestal was born in 1693 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of William Vestall Sr. and Alice Glover.
Death3 March 1696Sarah Vestal died on 3 March 1696 at Chester, Pennsylvania.

Mary Vestal

F, b. 1694
Father*William Vestall Sr. b. 1667, d. 1701
Mother*Alice Glover b. c 1672, d. a 1700
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1694Mary Vestal was born in 1694 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of William Vestall Sr. and Alice Glover.

George Vestal

M, b. 1698
Father*William Vestall Sr. b. 1667, d. 1701
Mother*Alice Glover b. c 1672, d. a 1700
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1698George Vestal was born in 1698 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of William Vestall Sr. and Alice Glover.

Patience Marie Affholder

F, b. 28 November 1910, d. 19 January 2002
Father*Joseph Matthew Affholder b. 21 Jan 1886, d. 21 Jan 1961
Mother*Mary Pataska b. 4 Jul 1887, d. 29 Oct 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPatience Marie Affholder was also known as Pat.
Name VariationPatience Marie Affholder was also known as Afholder.
Married Name30 May 1939As of 30 May 1939,her married name was Kaney.
Married Namebefore February 1960As of before February 1960,her married name was Dawson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 November 1910Patience Marie Affholder was born on 28 November 1910 at Akron, Ohio, also reported as 02 Dec 1910.
She was the daughter of Joseph Matthew Affholder and Mary Pataska.
Marriage30 May 1939Patience Marie Affholder married James Acquinas Kaney, son of Joseph Michael Kaney and Frances Clara McCarville, on 30 May 1939 at St. James Catholic Church, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 20 Years Ago - 1939 - Patience Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Afholder, 2014 Loomis, to marry James Aquinas Kaney, Richland Center, Wis., at St. James Catholic Church.
20 Years Ago - 1939 - Patience Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Afholder, 2014 Loomis, to marry James Aquinas Kaney, Richland Center, Wis., at St. James Catholic Church - 16 May 1959 The La Cross Tribune (La Crosse, WI)
La Crosse Tribune And Leader Press May 18, 1939 - Bridal shower for Patience Affholder
La Crosse Tribune And Leader Press May 18, 1939 - Marriage license for James A Kaney and Patience M Affholder
La Crosse Tribune And Leader Press May 31, 1939 - Patience Affholder marries James A Kaney
Divorcebefore 1940Patience Marie Affholder and James Acquinas Kaney were divorced before 1940 listed as divorced in 1940 census.
Marriagebefore February 1960Patience Marie Affholder married Joseph Dawson before February 1960.
Death19 January 2002Patience Marie Affholder died on 19 January 2002 at age 91 Patience M. "Pat" Dawson, 91, a resident of the Onalaska Care Center, died on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at the care center. She was born on Nov. 28,1910, in Akron, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary (Pataska) Affholder. Pat had owned and operated Pat Dawson's Beauty Shop for many years. She was a lifetime member of St. James the Less Catholic Church.

She is survived by a son, Mike (Jeanne) Dawson of Davenport, Iowa; a daughter, Clare (Dan) Kirkland of Onalaska; three grandchildren, Holly (Wes) Inglett, Angie (Troy) Talbot and Shelby Dawson; three great-grandchildren, Joey and Kaitlin Inglett and Kelsey Talbot; a sister, Faye Runice; two sisters-in-law, Ann Hegge and Harriet Dawson; and a brother-in-law, Robert Dawson. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Onalaska. The Rev. William J. Matzek will officiate. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services. The Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is in charge of arrangements.

Pat's family would like to give special thanks to the Onalaska Care Center for their loving care of Pat for the past five years.
(The La Crosse Tribune January 20, 2002).
Burialafter 19 January 2002She was buried after 19 January 2002 at Catholic Cemetery of La Crosse, La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940La Crosse, La Crosse, WisconsinPatience Marie Affholder was listed as a daughter in Joseph Matthew Affholder's household on the 1940 Census at La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4491; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 32-37.

Frederich William Hinrichs

M, b. 27 February 1861, d. 3 April 1931
Father*George Hinrichs b. 6 Mar 1823, d. 2 Jun 1892
Mother*Katherine Dorothea Harms b. 20 Nov 1825, d. 18 Nov 1903
Friedrich Hinrichs - circa 1903-Colorized-Enhanced
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrederich William Hinrichs was also known as Fredrich Wilhelm.
Name VariationFrederich William Hinrichs was also known as Friedrich W.
Name VariationFrederich William Hinrichs was also known as Fred W.
Name VariationFrederich William Hinrichs was also known as F. W.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1861Frederich William Hinrichs was born on 27 February 1861 at Hanover, Germany.
He was the son of George Hinrichs and Katherine Dorothea Harms.
Marriage30 October 1884Frederich William Hinrichs married Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder, daughter of George Schroeder and Dorothea Weise, on 30 October 1884.
Death3 April 1931Frederich William Hinrichs died on 3 April 1931 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 70.
Burialafter 3 April 1931He was buried after 3 April 1931 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinFrederich William Hinrichs was listed as a son in George Hinrichs's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
23 June 1900Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinFrederich William Hinrichs was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
28 April 1910Reedsburg Town, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Town, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
4 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, living at 345 Clark Street.5
  • Frederich William Hinrichs immigrated in 1866.
  • He immigrated with George Hinrichs and Katherine Dorothea Harms in 1866; in the Autumn.
  • Circa 1903 Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family portrait. Back Row: Elsie, Paul, Emma. Middle Row: Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder). Front Row: Hugo, Emil.
    Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family-back-Elsie, Paul, Emma-middle-Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder)-front-Hugo, Emil-circa 1903-Colorized-Enhanced
    Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family-back-Elsie, Paul, Emma-middle-Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder)-front-Hugo, Emil-circa 1903-Colorized
    Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family-back-Elsie, Paul, Emma-middle-Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder)-front-Hugo, Emil-circa 1903
  • In 1929 FRED HINRICHS, son of George and Dorothea (HARMS) HINRICHS, was born Feb. 27, 1861; married Oct. 30, 1884, Dora SCHROEDER, daughter of George and Dorothea (WEISE) SCHROEDER. This lady was born June 23, 1865. They are the parents of seven children, as follows: Emma, married Herman WSCHRANK; Paul, married Elsie GROETELUECHEN; Elsie, born Oct 4, 1888, married Emil WOLTERS, and died April 18, 1920; Alma (Mrs. Albert HEIDEN, see above); Meta, died in infancy, 1894; Hugo, born March 22, 1897, married Iva WARD; and Emil, born Aug. 5, 1899, now of Denver, Col.

Children of Frederich William Hinrichs and Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg 111.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 211A.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 198.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED125. Dwelling 76.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-29. Dwelling 57.

Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder

F, b. 23 June 1865, d. 3 November 1958
Father*George Schroeder
Mother*Dorothea Weise
Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs - circa 1903-Colorized-Enhanced
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder was also known as Dora.
Married Name30 October 1884As of 30 October 1884,her married name was Hinrichs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1865Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder was born on 23 June 1865 at Hanover, Germany.
She was the daughter of George Schroeder and Dorothea Weise.
Marriage30 October 1884Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder married Frederich William Hinrichs, son of George Hinrichs and Katherine Dorothea Harms, on 30 October 1884.
Death3 November 1958Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder died on 3 November 1958 at age 93.
Burialafter 3 November 1958She was buried after 3 November 1958 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1900Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder was listed as wife in Frederich William Hinrichs's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Frederich William Hinrichs at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
28 April 1910Reedsburg Town, Sauk, WisconsinDorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder was listed as wife in Frederich William Hinrichs's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Town, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
4 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder was listed as wife in Frederich William Hinrichs's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living at 345 Clark Street.4
  • Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder immigrated in 1882.
  • She had 6 with 6 living in 1900 children.
  • Circa 1903 Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family portrait. Back Row: Elsie, Paul, Emma. Middle Row: Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder). Front Row: Hugo, Emil.
    Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family-back-Elsie, Paul, Emma-middle-Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder)-front-Hugo, Emil-circa 1903-Colorized-Enhanced
    Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family-back-Elsie, Paul, Emma-middle-Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder)-front-Hugo, Emil-circa 1903-Colorized
    Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family-back-Elsie, Paul, Emma-middle-Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder)-front-Hugo, Emil-circa 1903
  • She had 7 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder and Frederich William Hinrichs

Citations

  1. [S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, Pg 111.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 198.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED125. Dwelling 76.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-29. Dwelling 57.

John Walsh

M, b. December 1847, d. April 1925
Father*Peter Walsh b. 1814, d. 1878
Mother*Catherine Curran b. 1815, d. 1881
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDJohn Walsh was never married.
BirthDecember 1847He was born in December 1847 at Ireland.
He was the son of Peter Walsh and Catherine Curran.
BurialApril 1925John Walsh was buried in April 1925 Mrs Walter Prouty (Ella Walsh) and children attended funeral of her uncle, John Walsh.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 24 Apr 1925 - Mrs Walter Prouty (Ella Walsh) and children attended funeral of her uncle, John Walsh
DeathApril 1925He died in April 1925 at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 August 1860Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Walsh was listed in Peter Walsh's household on the 1860 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
15 June 1870Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Walsh was listed in Peter Walsh's household on the 1870 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
12 June 1880Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Walsh was listed as a son in Catherine Curran's household on the 1880 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
12 June 1900Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Walsh was listed as a partner in Michael J. Walsh's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
1 June 1905Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Walsh was listed as a brother on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Michael J. Walsh at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
5 May 1910Bear Creek Town, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Walsh was listed as a boarder in Michael J. Walsh's household on the 1910 Census at Bear Creek Town, Sauk, Wisconsin.5
8 January 1920Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Walsh was listed as a single brother of M.J. in William J. Walsh's household on the 1920 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.6
  • Peter Walsh witnessed the migration circa 1859 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 150. Stamp 508. Dwelling 1138.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Stamp 42. Dwelling 74.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 96, 98. ED 246.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129, Dwelling 56.
  5. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 110. Sheet 7B. Dwelling 123.
  6. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Dwelling 96.

Michael J. Walsh

M, b. 10 May 1853, d. 5 May 1939
Father*Peter Walsh b. 1814, d. 1878
Mother*Catherine Curran b. 1815, d. 1881
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael J. Walsh was also known as Mike.
Name VariationMichael J. Walsh was also known as Welsh.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 May 1853Michael J. Walsh was born on 10 May 1853 at near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.1
He was the son of Peter Walsh and Catherine Curran.
Marriage4 February 1886Michael J. Walsh married Mary Kaney, daughter of James Kaney and Anna J. McGuire, on 4 February 1886 at Cook, Illinois.2
Death5 May 1939Michael J. Walsh died on 5 May 1939 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 85 Michael J. Walsh, son of Peter and Catharine Walsh, was born near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, May 10th, 1853, and passed away at the old homestead May 5th, 1939.
He attended Holy Hour Thursday evening and went to Mass and Holy Communion Friday morning. During the day he complained of a pain around his heart, but was up and around as usual, until in the afternoon, when he laid down to rest, passing away about 3:30.
When six years old he came with his parents to Bear Creek, Sauk county, where he had made his home ever since.
He was united in marriage to Mary Kaney, who preceeded him to death twenty years ago. To this union were born six children, Gregory and William, who reside on the home farm, Mrs. Jos. Mousseau of Spring Green and Mrs. Walter Prouty of Loreto; two sons, James and Lawrence, died in infancy. He also leaves fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, besides a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Mr. Walsh was a devoted member of his church and was always glad to give assistance whenever needed. As a citizen he was held in high respect by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's Catholic church, Loreto, Monday morning and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.3
Burial8 May 1939He was buried on 8 May 1939 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
Michael, Mary, James and Lawrence Walsh tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
30 August 1860Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinMichael J. Walsh was listed in Peter Walsh's household on the 1860 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.5
15 June 1870Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinMichael J. Walsh was listed in Peter Walsh's household on the 1870 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.6
12 June 1880Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinMichael J. Walsh was listed as a son in Catherine Curran's household on the 1880 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.7
12 June 1900Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinMichael J. Walsh was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.8
1 June 1905Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
5 May 1910Bear Creek Town, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Bear Creek Town, Sauk, Wisconsin.9
8 January 1920Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as widowed head of household in William J. Walsh's household on the 1920 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.10
  • Peter Walsh witnessed the migration circa 1859 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Michael J. Walsh and Mary Kaney

Citations

  1. [S193] Church Record, Zion United Lake Co IN Extract, Thursday May 11, 1939.
  2. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Lic 00099956. Vol 00O.
  3. [S211] Spring Green Weekly Home News, Thursday, May 11, 1939.
  4. [S180] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 6, Pg. 14.
  5. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 150. Stamp 508. Dwelling 1138.
  6. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Stamp 42. Dwelling 74.
  7. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 96, 98. ED 246.
  8. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129, Dwelling 56.
  9. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 110. Sheet 7B. Dwelling 123.
  10. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Dwelling 96.

Peter Walsh

M, b. circa 1857
Father*Peter Walsh b. 1814, d. 1878
Mother*Catherine Curran b. 1815, d. 1881
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1857Peter Walsh was born circa 1857 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Peter Walsh and Catherine Curran.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 August 1860Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinPeter Walsh was listed in Peter Walsh's household on the 1860 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
15 June 1870Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinPeter Walsh was listed in Peter Walsh's household on the 1870 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
12 June 1880Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinPeter Walsh was listed as a son in Catherine Curran's household on the 1880 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
1 June 1905Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinPeter Walsh was listed as a brother on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Michael J. Walsh at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • Peter Walsh witnessed the migration circa 1859 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 150. Stamp 508. Dwelling 1138.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 11. Stamp 42. Dwelling 74.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 96, 98. ED 246.

Honora Brigid Gormanly

F, b. 1834, d. 2 January 1881
Honora Gormanly Croal circa 1860-Colorized
Honora Gormanly Croal; circa 1860
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHonora Brigid Gormanly was also known as Leanora.
Name VariationHonora Brigid Gormanly was also known as Hanora.
Name VariationHonora Brigid Gormanly was also known as Honoria.
Name VariationHonora Brigid Gormanly was also known as Anna.
Name VariationHonora Brigid Gormanly was also known as Henriette.
Married Name3 July 1857As of 3 July 1857,her married name was Croal.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1834Honora Brigid Gormanly was born in 1834 at Sligo, Connaught Province, Ireland, also reported as 1835.
Marriage3 July 1857She married Andrew James Croal, son of John Patrick Croal and Catherine Clinton, on 3 July 1857 at Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin, also reported as Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Death2 January 1881Honora Brigid Gormanly died on 2 January 1881 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Burial2 January 1881She was buried on 2 January 1881 at Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, listed as "Honoria, wife of Andrew, 1834 - 1881."1
Census DateLocationDescription
8 August 1860Cold Spring, Jefferson, WisconsinHonora Brigid Gormanly was listed in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1860 Census at Cold Spring, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Next door to his father John Croal.2
28 July 1870Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinHonora Brigid Gormanly was listed in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1870 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.3
12 June 18801920 Vliet street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinHonora Brigid Gormanly was listed as wife in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1880 Census at 1920 Vliet street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.4
  • In 1915 excerpt from profile of John Patrick Croal: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Croal were the parents of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, as follows: Mrs. Kate Eastman, living in Seattle, is the widow of O. N. Eastman, who was traveling auditor for the Empire Elevator Company at the time of his demise. John P. is the next in order of birth. James, who resides at Fargo, is a conductor on the Northern Pacific Railroad, with which he has been connected since 1886. Mary is the wife of L. M. Kaercher, the proprietor of the Whetstone Milling Company at Milbank. He is quite well known in political circles and in 1890 was a member of the state legislature. Theresa gave her hand in marriage to W. W. Wilson, of Milbank, who for thirteen years has served as janitor of the public schools. Francis A. has for seventeen years been buyer and hater auditor for the Empire Elevator Company with residence at Milbank. Anna is the wife of Dr. Thomas Hicks, of Milbank, who for several years has been state veterinarian. Thomas, a resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a conductor on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad.5
    History of Dakota Territory 1915 - John P Croal profile mentioning parents - page 761

Children of Honora Brigid Gormanly and Andrew James Croal

Citations

  1. [S230] Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries Cemetery records, by Milwaukee, Block: 6 Row: 256.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 1719, 1533.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 377. Ward 9. Page 201. Dwelling 1523.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1438. Page 117D. ED131. Dwelling 326.
  5. [S195] South Dakota, "History of Dakota Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915), Page 761.

Catherine L. Croal

F, b. 1859, d. 10 February 1943
Father*Andrew James Croal b. Jan 1822, d. 2 May 1903
Mother*Honora Brigid Gormanly b. 1834, d. 2 Jan 1881
Kate Croal circa 1890-Colorized
Kate Croal circa 1890
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCatherine L. Croal was also known as Kate L.
Married Namecirca 1887As of circa 1887,her married name was Eastman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1859Catherine L. Croal was born in 1859 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Andrew James Croal and Honora Brigid Gormanly.
Marriagecirca 1887Catherine L. Croal married Orienf N. Eastman, son of Daniel T. Eastman and Hannah J. Fowler, circa 1887.
Death10 February 1943Catherine L. Croal died on 10 February 1943 at Seattle, King, Washington, Age: 83.1
Census DateLocationDescription
8 August 1860Cold Spring, Jefferson, WisconsinCatherine L. Croal was listed as a daughter in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1860 Census at Cold Spring, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Next door to his father John Croal.2
28 July 1870Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinCatherine L. Croal was listed in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1870 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.3
12 June 18801920 Vliet street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinCatherine L. Croal was listed as a daughter in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1880 Census at 1920 Vliet street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.4
1900419 9th Street, Minneapolis Ward 5, Hennepin, MinnesotaCatherine L. Croal was listed as a boarder on the 1900 Census at 419 9th Street, Minneapolis Ward 5, Hennepin, Minnesota, widowed; occupation: saleswoman; son not included in household.5
22 April 1910Bellingham, Whatcom, WashingtonShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, living at 620 Elk Street.6
14 January 1920San Francisco, San Francisco, CaliforniaShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at San Francisco, San Francisco, California, living at 754 Church Street.7
4 April 1930Seattle, King, WashingtonShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Seattle, King, Washington.8
13 April 19404225 Ranier Ave., Seattle, King, WashingtonShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at 4225 Ranier Ave., Seattle, King, Washington.9
  • Catherine L. Croal lived in 1883 at Andover, Day, South Dakota, made homestead.
  • She purchased land on 25 May 1889 at Day, South Dakota, CROAL KATE 05 123 N 059 W 012 160 251101 PA 3856 05/25/1889.
  • Circa 1890 sisters Theresa, Kate, Mary Anne, Anna Croal. Mary Anne Croal (later Mrs. L. M. Kaercher) is second from right.
    sisters Theresa, Kate, Mary Anne, Anna Croal circa 1890
    sisters Theresa Kate Mary Anne Anna Croal circa 1890-Colorized
  • She lived in 1900 at Andover South Twp, Day, South Dakota.
  • She lived in 1901 at flat B 519 S 9th, Minneapolis, Minnesota, widow of Orient Eastman; son Francis not listed in this directory.
  • She lived in 1902 at 131 E Grant, Minneapolis, Minnesota, occupation: clerk at Evans, Munzer, Pickering & Company.
  • She lived in 1903 at 2941 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, occupation: clerk at The Leader; widow of Orient Eastman.
  • She and Francis Croal Eastman lived in 1905 at Ranier Boulevard, Seattle, King, Washington, son also listed in director as Musician at Columbia Station.
  • Catherine L. Croal and Francis Croal Eastman lived in 1906 at Ranier Boulevard, Seattle, King, Washington, Francis C Eastman listed as pianist; Kate listed as widow of Orient N Eastman.
  • Catherine L. Croal had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.
  • In 1915 Mrs. Kate Eastman, living in Seattle, is the widow of O. N. Eastman, who was traveling auditor for the Empire Elevator Company at the time of his demise.10
  • She and Francis Croal Eastman lived in 1918 at 100 9th, Oakland, California, Kate is listed as a widow of Orient N Eastman; Francis C is listed as a musician.
  • Catherine L. Croal lived in 1919 at Oakland, California.
  • She and Francis Croal Eastman lived in 1922 at 4225 Ranier Ave, Seattle, Washington, Kate is listed as a widow of Orient N Eastman; Francis C is listed as a musician.
  • Catherine L. Croal and Francis Croal Eastman lived in 1942 at 4225 Ranier Ave, Seattle, Washington, Kate is listed as a widow of Orient N Eastman; Francis C is listed as a musician.

Child of Catherine L. Croal and Orienf N. Eastman

Citations

  1. [S329] Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 (published), Certificate: 788.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 1719, 1533.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 377. Ward 9. Page 201. Dwelling 1523.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1438. Page 117D. ED131. Dwelling 326.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 5, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240767.
  6. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED331. Dwelling 185.
  7. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED110. Dwelling 111.
  8. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED17-203. Dwelling 44.
  9. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04382; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 40-295.
  10. [S195] South Dakota, "History of Dakota Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915).

John Patrick Croal

M, b. 29 May 1860, d. 1 May 1919
Father*Andrew James Croal b. Jan 1822, d. 2 May 1903
Mother*Honora Brigid Gormanly b. 1834, d. 2 Jan 1881
Kaney Family Photos 14 - John Patrick Croal-Colorized
John Patrick Croal
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameJohn Patrick Croal also went by the name of J. P.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 May 1860John Patrick Croal was born on 29 May 1860 at near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Andrew James Croal and Honora Brigid Gormanly.
Marriage1888John Patrick Croal married Mary Jane Prunty, daughter of Patrick Henry Prunty and Anna Nancy Hafner, in 1888 at Day, South Dakota.
Death1 May 1919John Patrick Croal died on 1 May 1919 at from cancer, Sisseton, South Dakota, at age 58 John P Croal obituary.
The Sisseton (SD) Weekly Standard - 09 May 1919 - John P Croal obituary
The Weekly Pioneer-Times (Deadwood, South Dakota) 08 May 1919 - J P Croal obituary
Evening Huronite May 1, 1929 - John P Croal death notice (date in history) died 01 May 1919
The Sisseton (SD) Weekly Standard - 02 May 1919 - F A Croal, Mrs W W Wilson, Mrs L M Kaercher and Mrs Thomas Hicks summoned by the serious illness of their brother J P Croal
BurialMay 1919He was buried in May 1919 at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Milbank, Grant, South Dakota, before 09 May 1919.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 August 1860Cold Spring, Jefferson, WisconsinJohn Patrick Croal was listed as a son in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1860 Census at Cold Spring, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Next door to his father John Croal.1
28 July 1870Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinJohn Patrick Croal was listed in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1870 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.2
12 June 18801920 Vliet street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinJohn Patrick Croal was listed as a son in Andrew James Croal's household on the 1880 Census at 1920 Vliet street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.3
8 June 1900Sisseton, Roberts, South DakotaJohn Patrick Croal was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sisseton, Roberts, South Dakota.4
11 May 1910Sisseton City, Roberts, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Sisseton City, Roberts, South Dakota, J. P. Croal listed as a printer in the newspaper industry..5
  • John Patrick Croal graduated in 1876 at High School Graduation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • He migrated in 1881 at Milbank, South Dakota.
  • He lived in 1883 at Andover, Day, South Dakota, made homestead.
  • He purchased land on 7 August 1889 at Day, South Dakota, CROAL JOHN P 05 123 N 059 W 013 160 251101 PA 4249 08/07/1889.
  • He migrated in 1899 at Sisseton, Roberts, South Dakota.
  • He lived in 1900 at Andover South Twp, Day, South Dakota.
  • In November 1905 Mr and Mrs J P Croal among Sisseton residents taking special train to Milbank for the opening of the Bentley Grand Opera House.
    The Sisseton (SD) Weekly Standard - 10 Nov 1905 - J P Croals among residents taking train to Milbank for opening of the Bentley Grand Opera House
  • He was employed by Croal, J. P. publisher of The Courant (weekly newspaper)
    in 1909 at South Dakota State Business Directory, Sisseton, Roberts, South Dakota.
  • In December 1914 M E Prunty visiting his sister Mrs J P Croal enroute to Jordan, Montana, with Ed Hardy.
  • In 1915 John P. Croal is postmaster of Sisseton and the editor of the Courant, the leading paper of Roberts county. His birth occurred near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 29, 1860, and his parents were Andrew and Anna (Gormanly) Croal, both natives of Ireland, the former born in 1820 and the latter in 1835. They emigrated to the United States with their respective parents, both families settling in Connecticut, where Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Croal grew to maturity. Their marriage, however, occurred in Milwaukee in 1857. The father located in that city in 1859 or 1860 and fired the first engine in the shops of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad there. He was for nineteen years a sergeant on the Milwaukee police force and made an enviable record for efficient and conscientious performance of duty. In 1880 he went to Grant county, South Dakota, and filed on a claim. The following year he was joined by his family and he continued to reside there and in Milbank until his demise, which occurred at the latter place in 1903. He had survived his wife for twenty-two years, as she died in 1881. He was a communicant of the Roman Catholic church. His father, John Croal, passed away in Milwaukee at the advanced age of ninety-one years. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Croal were the parents of eleven children, eight of whom are still living, as follows: Mrs. Kate Eastman, living in Seattle, is the widow of O. N. Eastman, who was traveling auditor for the Empire Elevator Company at the time of his demise. John P. is the next in order of birth. James, who resides at Fargo, is a conductor on the Northern Pacific Railroad, with which he has been connected since 1886. Mary is the wife of L. M. Kaercher, the proprietor of the Whetstone Milling Company at Milbank. He is quite well known in political circles and in 1890 was a member of the state legislature. Theresa gave her hand in marriage to W. W. Wilson, of Milbank, who for thirteen years has served as janitor of the public schools. Francis A. has for seventeen years been buyer and hater auditor for the Empire Elevator Company with residence at Milbank. Anna is the wife of Dr. Thomas Hicks, of Milbank, who for several years has been state veterinarian. Thomas, a resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a conductor on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. John P. Croal received his education in Milwaukee graduating from high school in 1876. He learned the printer's trade in that city and later became foreman and make-up on the Christian Statesman. In 1881 he removed to Milbank, South Dakota, and subsequently entered the employ of W. M. Downie at Big Stone City, the owner of the Herald. Mr. Croal worked on that paper for some time but the following fall began teaching school. He received the first teacher's certificate issued in Milbank, Grant county, and in the summer helped build the first schoolhouse in Geneseo township, in which he taught in the fall. Jeremiah George was at that time county superintendent of schools. Subsequently Mr. Croal followed the profession of teaching in Day county and at the same time filed on a claim in that county. In 1899 he located in Sisseton, moving the Courant which he started in 1893, there from Wilmot, and which he has since owned and edited. The paper has a circulation of twelve hundred and is recognized as a valuable advertising medium by the local businessmen. The printing plant is housed in its own building which Mr. Croal purchased a number of years ago. The shop is well equipped and in addition to printing the Courant does considerable job work. Mr. Croal is a member of the State Press Association and has attended all of the conventions of that body for the past fifteen years. He takes an active part in the work of the association and is held in high esteem in journalistic circles of South Dakota. The Courant is democratic in politics and has done much to secure the success of that party. Mr. Croal was married in Day county in 1888 to Miss Mary Prunty, a daughter of P. H. Prunty, of Appleton, Wisconsin. She was educated in the Appleton high school and was engaged in teaching in Day county when she made the acquaintance of Mr. Croal. To their union have been born three children. Elizabeth is a graduate of the Sisseton high school, also took a course at the Aberdeen State Normal School and attended the State University of South Dakota at Vermillion for two years. She taught for three years in the primary department of the Sisseton schools and for the past three years has taught in Montana. Clinton graduated from the Sisseton high school and subsequently took a law course in the State University at Vermillion, from which he was graduated in 1911 with the degree of LL. B. He was admitted to the bar when only nineteen and a half years old and is now connected with Porter & Grantham, general solicitors for North and South Dakota for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. Vincent C., the youngest of the children, is in school. Mr. Croal is a communicant of the Roman Catholic church and fraternally is connected with the Knights of Columbus, the Improved Order of Red Men, the Woodmen and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, in all of which he has passed through all of the chairs. For three terms he was worthy president of the Eagles. He is a leader in local democratic circles, is its state central committeeman and has held a number of offices. For six years he has been president of the board of education, has been school clerk, and for two years held the office of city justice. For eight years he was United States commissioner but resigned that office to become postmaster of Sisseton, which position he has held since the 1st of May, 1915. In all of his official connections he has proved efficient and conscientious and has thus added to the high esteem in which he is generally held. He has carried to successful completion all that he has undertaken and is recognized as a man of energy, determination and ability.6
    History of Dakota Territory 1915 - John P Croal - pages 761-762
  • In April 1915 J P Croal appointed postmaster at Sisseton.
    The Sisseton (SD) Weekly Standard - 23 Apr 1915 - J P Croal appointed postmaster at Sisseton
  • In July 1918 Mrs L M Kaercher of Milbank, sister of J P Croal, and the ladys' triplet daughters, Alice, Helen and Vivian were over Sunday visitors at the Croal home in this city. (Sisseton, SD).
    The Sisseton (SD) Weekly Standard - 12 Jul 1918 - Mrs L M Kaercher and daughters Alice, Helen and Vivian visited J P Croal home

Children of John Patrick Croal and Mary Jane Prunty

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 1719, 1533.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 377. Ward 9. Page 201. Dwelling 1523.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1438. Page 117D. ED131. Dwelling 326.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 289. Stamp 99A. Sheet 7. Dwelling 136.
  5. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 373. Sheet 12A. Dwelling 204. Stamp 181.
  6. [S195] South Dakota, "History of Dakota Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915), This biography appears on pages 761-762.

Sarah Elizabeth Williams

F, b. 5 April 1854, d. 30 March 1903
Father*John Wesley Williams b. 1820, d. b 1870
Mother*Sarah A. Finley b. c 1827, d. a 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 November 1884As of 18 November 1884,her married name was Prater.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 April 1854Sarah Elizabeth Williams was born on 5 April 1854 at Lauderdale, Mississippi.
She was the daughter of John Wesley Williams and Sarah A. Finley.
Marriage18 November 1884Sarah Elizabeth Williams married Tandy Key Prater, son of Daniel Prater and R. C. (?), on 18 November 1884 at Newton, Mississippi.1
Death30 March 1903Sarah Elizabeth Williams died on 30 March 1903 at age 48.
Burialafter 30 March 1903She was buried after 30 March 1903 at Willow Hole Cemetery, North Zulch, Madison, Texas.
Census DateLocationDescription
1860Lauderdale, MississippiSarah Elizabeth Williams was listed in John Wesley Williams's household on the 1860 Census at Lauderdale, Mississippi.2
11 July 1870Township 7, Lauderdale, MississippiSarah Elizabeth Williams was listed in Sarah A. Finley's household on the 1870 Census at Township 7, Lauderdale, Mississippi.3
27 June 1900Precinct #7, Grimes, TexasSarah Elizabeth Williams was listed as wife in Tandy Key Prater's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct #7, Grimes, Texas.4
  • Sarah Elizabeth Williams had 3 with 3 living in 1900 (one of the children is actually stepchild Maybelle) children.

Children of Sarah Elizabeth Williams and Tandy Key Prater

Citations

  1. [S347] Mississippi, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, page 192.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 85. Dwelling 585.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 253, 254. ED26.

Tandy Key Prater

M, b. 14 August 1837, d. 29 June 1905
Father*Daniel Prater b. 1797, d. a 1850
Mother*R. C. (?) b. c 1806, d. a 1850
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationTandy Key Prater was also known as Laudy.
Name VariationTandy Key Prater was also known as Pratter.
Name VariationTandy Key Prater was also known as T. K.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 August 1837Tandy Key Prater was born on 14 August 1837 at Alabama also reported as July 1835.
He was the son of Daniel Prater and R. C. (?).
MarriageDecember 1879Tandy Key Prater married Francis Elizabeth Stephens in December 1879 at Alabama.
Marriage18 November 1884Tandy Key Prater married Sarah Elizabeth Williams, daughter of John Wesley Williams and Sarah A. Finley, on 18 November 1884 at Newton, Mississippi.1
Death29 June 1905Tandy Key Prater died on 29 June 1905 at Texas at age 67 also reported as 1904.
Burialafter 29 June 1905He was buried after 29 June 1905 at Willow Hole Cemetery, North Zulch, Madison, Texas.
Census DateLocationDescription
1840Dallas, AlabamaTandy Key Prater was referenced on Daniel Prater's household in the 1840 Census at Dallas, Alabama; Dwelling 1200; household includes 4 male children (2 age 10-15, 1 age 5-10, 1 below age 5) and 3 female children (1 age 15-20, 1 age 5-10, 1 below age 5).
13 November 1850Bogue Chitto, Dallas, AlabamaTandy Key Prater was listed in Daniel Prater's household on the 1850 Census at Bogue Chitto, Dallas, Alabama. Listed as Laudy R.2
11 June 1880Precinct 3, Taylor, TexasTandy Key Prater was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Taylor, Texas.3
27 June 1900Precinct #7, Grimes, TexasHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Precinct #7, Grimes, Texas.4
  • Tandy Key Prater purchased land at Bexar/Nolan, Texas, Acres: 160; District: Bexar; County: Nolan; File: 6017; Class: Bex. Pre.
  • In 1881 Tandy and Maybelle moved close to Chunky, Newton County, Mississippi (near Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS) after Frances' death. Frances died 6-9 months after Maybelle was born.
  • On 20 December 1882 at The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana, T K Prater and child, from Sweetwater, Texas, arrived at the City Hotel.
    T K Prater and child, from Sweetwater, Texas, arrived at the City Hotel - 20 Dec 1882

Child of Tandy Key Prater and Francis Elizabeth Stephens

Children of Tandy Key Prater and Sarah Elizabeth Williams

Citations

  1. [S347] Mississippi, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 277. Dwelling 669. http://www.trackingyourroots.com/data/1850dallas.htm
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1328. Page 283D. ED189.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 253, 254. ED26.

Luther Bascom Prater

M, b. 21 December 1889, d. 14 September 1919
Father*Tandy Key Prater b. 14 Aug 1837, d. 29 Jun 1905
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Williams b. 5 Apr 1854, d. 30 Mar 1903
Luther Bascom Prater
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLuther Bascom Prater was also known as L. B.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 December 1889Luther Bascom Prater was born on 21 December 1889 at Mississippi also reported as Dec 1885.
He was the son of Tandy Key Prater and Sarah Elizabeth Williams.
Marriagecirca 1906Luther Bascom Prater married Olive Saunders, daughter of John F. Sanders and Mary A. Mobley, circa 1906.
Death14 September 1919Luther Bascom Prater died on 14 September 1919 at Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, at age 29 L. B. Prater, Corpus Christi policeman, helps many before drowning in the storm.
L B Prater listed as deceased during Corpus Christi tsunami - 19 Sep 1919
L. B. Prater, Corpus Christi policeman, helps may before drowning in the storm - 15 Oct 1919 - The Eagle (Bryan, Texas)
Luther Bascom (L B) Prater death certificate
Burialafter 14 September 1919He was buried after 14 September 1919 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 June 1900Precinct #7, Grimes, TexasLuther Bascom Prater was listed as a son in Tandy Key Prater's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct #7, Grimes, Texas.1
15 April 19103rd Ward, Corpus Christi, Nueces, TexasLuther Bascom Prater was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at 3rd Ward, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas.2
  • Luther Bascom Prater was a streetcar motorman in 1918.
  • On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Nueces, Texas.
  • On 17 September 1919 Patrolman (L. B.) Prater lost his life while attemping to save Henry Spiker and twenty-six other persons who were in his home when it was carried away by the tide. All of these twenty-six are still missing - The New York Times.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 253, 254. ED26.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Roll: 1582 Part: 1 Page: 42A. Document missing from Ancestry.com, but included in 1910 index. ED99 has 3rd Ward up to page 41B (Sheet 17B). ED100 starts with 3rd Ward page 43B (Sheet 3A).

Olive Saunders

F, b. 11 October 1890, d. 23 September 1978
Father*John F. Sanders b. Dec 1868, d. 1943
Mother*Mary A. Mobley b. Sep 1871, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOlive Saunders was also known as Sanders.
Married Namecirca 1906As of circa 1906,her married name was Prater.
Married Namebefore May 1971As of before May 1971,her married name was Brooks.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1890Olive Saunders was born on 11 October 1890 at Texas.
She was the daughter of John F. Sanders and Mary A. Mobley.
Marriagecirca 1906Olive Saunders married Luther Bascom Prater, son of Tandy Key Prater and Sarah Elizabeth Williams, circa 1906.
Death23 September 1978Olive Saunders died on 23 September 1978 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Precinct #7, Grimes, TexasOlive Saunders was listed as a daughter in John F. Sanders's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct #7, Grimes, Texas.1
15 April 19103rd Ward, Corpus Christi, Nueces, TexasOlive Saunders was listed as wife in Luther Bascom Prater's household on the 1910 Census at 3rd Ward, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas.2
  • Olive Saunders obtained US Social Security Card at Texas; last residence Dallas, Dallas, Texas.
  • She had zero in 1910 children.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED26. Dwelling 152.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Roll: 1582 Part: 1 Page: 42A. Document missing from Ancestry.com, but included in 1910 index. ED99 has 3rd Ward up to page 41B (Sheet 17B). ED100 starts with 3rd Ward page 43B (Sheet 3A).

Edgar Prater Mercer

M, b. 30 June 1914, d. 8 March 1965
Father*John Daniel Prater b. 16 Feb 1890, d. 20 Oct 1918
Mother*Leith H. Spyker b. Oct 1895, d. 14 Sep 1919
Adoptive fatherFred Wallace Mercer b. 12 Oct 1875, d. 22 Mar 1942
Adoptive motherBertha Henrietta Louise Prieskorn b. 23 Sep 1880, d. 19 Nov 1951
Edgar Prater Mercer-Colorized
Edgar Mercer Feb 1942
Edgar Mercer 1934
Edgar Prater Mercer circa 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdgar Prater Mercer was also known as Ed.
NicknameEdgar Prater Mercer also went by the name of Uncle Jiggs.
Name VariationEdgar Prater Mercer was also known as John Prater Jr. In the 1920 Census, Fred Mercer has a second cousin living with him, John Prater, age 5. Fred and Bertha later adopt him and named him Edgar Prater Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 June 1914Edgar Prater Mercer was born on 30 June 1914 at Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas.
He was the son of John Daniel Prater and Leith H. Spyker.
Marriage16 September 1950Edgar Prater Mercer married Dorothy Jane Dieman, daughter of Charles William Dieman and Christina Dorothy Huenger, on 16 September 1950 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Dorothy Dieman - Edgar P. Mercer engagement announcement 30 Aug 1950
Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 17, 1950 - Dorothy Dieman - Edgar P. Mercer wedding announcement
Death8 March 1965Edgar Prater Mercer died on 8 March 1965 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 50 Edgar Prater Mercer obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 9, 1965 - Edgar Prater Mercer obituary
Burialafter 8 March 1965He was buried after 8 March 1965 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Allouez, Brown, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 January 1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinEdgar Prater Mercer was listed as a John Prater - Second Cousin - in Fred Wallace Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
19 April 1930Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinEdgar Prater Mercer was listed as an adopted son in Fred Wallace Mercer's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living next door to Carl Mercer.2
3 April 1940New York, New York, New YorkEdgar Prater Mercer was listed as a lodger living with Hedwig Evers on the 1940 Census at New York, New York, New York; residence in 1935 Madison, Wisconsin.3
  • Edgar and Dorothy Dieman Mercer circa 1953.
    Edgar and Dorothy Dieman Mercer circa 1953
  • As reported from granddaughter, Peggy Mercer, 7/1998: "Fred and Bertha Mercer adopted Edgar Prater, son of Fred's cousin Leith Spyker Prater."
    ****************
    As reported from granddaughter, Peggy Mercer, 7/1998:
    "John, Leith and Bernard died in 1919 in a hurricane in Corpus Christi; John is described in one newspaper account as "patrolman" Prater, who died trying to save his family and Henry Spyker; it says there were 26 people at their home trying to be saved! Edgar was adopted by Fred & Bertha Mercer in Spring Green. (Ed is my father)."
    ****************
    Tanner Family History: "An adopted son, Edgar Prater Mercer, grew up in this family" (Fred W. Mercer and Bertha Prieskorn)
    ***************
    Handwritten comments by John Niemann Jr (Naomi Mercer's husband) in the Tanner Family History:
    "Edgar's mother was a sister of Louisa Jane Spyker".
    ***************
    Victoria Niemann Friede recalls Edgar Mercer as "Uncle Jiggs" which is what he was called when she was a child.
  • Edgar Prater Mercer was a at journalist for The Wisconsin State Journal.
  • Photo of Edgar Prater Mercer and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
    Edgar Prater Mercer and Bertha Prieskorn Mercer - from scrapbook of Naomi Mercer Niemann-Colorized
    Edgar Prater Mercer and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
  • On 16 September 1919 The known missing after the 14 Sept 1919 hurricane include: Henry Spiker, his wife, a married daughter (Leith Prater) and her two children (Bernard and Edgar) - The Eagle (Bryan, Texas).
  • He was adopted after 1920 at death of parents in hurricane; Tanner Family History: "An adopted son, Edgar Prater Mercer, grew up in this family" (Fred W. Mercer and Bertha Prieskorn)
    As reported from granddaughter, Peggy Mercer, 7/1998: "Fred and Bertha Mercer adopted Edgar Prater, son of Fred's cousin Leith Spyker Prater."
  • In December 1933 at Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Alvin Breitzke entertained Mr and Mrs Fred Mercer and family.
  • In 1934 photo of Fred, Bertha, Naomi and adopted son Edgar Mercer.
  • On 25 May 1939 Edgar Mercer U of W journalism school - newspaper advertising project.
    Edgar Mercer U of W journalism school - newspaper advertising project 25 May 1939
  • He was a magazine editor for coat trade journal in 1940.
  • On 30 November 1941 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, Fred and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer 30th wedding annivesary surprise party.
  • On 30 November 1941 at Sauk, Wisconsin, photo of Bob Richardson, Edgar P Mercer, Jessie Hutter, Fred Mercer attending the 30th wedding anniversary party for Fred and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
    Bob Richardson, Edgar P Mercer, Jessie Hutter, Fred Mercer - 30 Nov 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
  • On 30 May 1942 photo of Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer and adopted son Edgar Prater Mercer.
    Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer and adopted son Edgar Prater Mercer - 30 May 1942
  • Circa 1943 World War II Draft Card for Edgar Prater Mercer.
    World War II Draft Card - Edgar Prater Mercer
  • In August 1949 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, Ed Mercer article about picking berries on the Mr and Mrs John L Niemann Sr farm.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 21, 1949 - Ed Mercer article about picking berries on the Mr and Mrs John L Niemann Sr farm
  • He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence not specified.
    Edgar Prater Mercer SSN application
  • He was listed as a beneficiary in Lillian E. Prieskorn's will on 4 August 1954; Mrs Lillian Breitzke estate value after death.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Sheet 5A. Stamp 228A line 12 Farm 83,84.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-34. Dwelling 5.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, New York, New York; Roll: T627_2649; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 31-1063.

Bernard Prater

M, b. after 1910, d. 14 September 1919
Father*John Daniel Prater b. 16 Feb 1890, d. 20 Oct 1918
Mother*Leith H. Spyker b. Oct 1895, d. 14 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBernard Prater was also known as Nardie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthafter 1910Bernard Prater was born after 1910.
He was the son of John Daniel Prater and Leith H. Spyker.
Death14 September 1919Bernard Prater died on 14 September 1919 at hurricane, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 28 Sep 1919 - Mrs H H Spyker (Sarah Zintz), Leith (Spyker) Prater, and Bernard Prater death notice
Burialafter 14 September 1919He was buried after 14 September 1919 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, Tombstone of John Prater, wife Leith (Spyker) Prater and son Bernard (Nardie); also reported as Bedias Cemetery, Grimes, TX, but no marker found.
Tombstone of John Prater, wife Leith (Spyker) Prater and son Bernard (Nardie) - Rose Hill Memorial Park, Nueces, TX
  • On 16 September 1919 The known missing after the 14 Sept 1919 hurricane include: Henry Spiker, his wife, a married daughter (Leith Prater) and her two children (Bernard and Edgar) - The Eagle (Bryan, Texas).
  • On 17 September 1959 Forty Years Ago - Storm visits Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mrs. Henry Spyker, her daughter, Mrs. Leith Prater and the latter's little son were drown. Mrs. Spyker was a former resident of Ithaca.

Maybelle Prater

F, b. 1 June 1880, d. 7 March 1958
Father*Tandy Key Prater b. 14 Aug 1837, d. 29 Jun 1905
Mother*Francis Elizabeth Stephens b. 1862, d. 1 Jun 1881
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMaybelle Prater was also known as May Belle.
Married Name12 February 1902As of 12 February 1902,her married name was Vernon.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 June 1880Maybelle Prater was born on 1 June 1880 at Sweetwater, Nolan, Texas, also reported as 1 June 1881.
She was the daughter of Tandy Key Prater and Francis Elizabeth Stephens.
Marriage12 February 1902Maybelle Prater married Edwin Vernon, son of John Vernon and Nancy Harriett Diserens, on 12 February 1902 at Madison, Texas.
Death7 March 1958Maybelle Prater died on 7 March 1958 at Brenham, Washington, Texas, at age 77 Death certificate of May Belle (Prater) Vernon.
Death certificate of May Belle (Prater) Vernon 07 Mar 1958 Brenham, Washington, Texas
Burialafter 7 March 1958She was buried after 7 March 1958 at Willow Hole Cemetery, Madison, Texas.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 June 1880Precinct 3, Taylor, TexasMaybelle Prater was listed as a daughter in Tandy Key Prater's household on the 1880 Census at Precinct 3, Taylor, Texas.1
27 June 1900Precinct #7, Grimes, TexasMaybelle Prater was listed as a daughter in Tandy Key Prater's household on the 1900 Census at Precinct #7, Grimes, Texas.2
19 April 1910Precinct 4, Madison, TexasMaybelle Prater was listed as wife in Edwin Vernon's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 4, Madison, Texas.3
10 February 1920Precinct 4, Madison, TexasMaybelle Prater was listed as wife in Edwin Vernon's household on the 1920 Census at Precinct 4, Madison, Texas.4
12 April 1930El Campo, Wharton, TexasMaybelle Prater was listed as wife in Edwin Vernon's household on the 1930 Census at El Campo, Wharton, Texas.5
17 April 1940Madison, TexasMaybelle Prater was listed as wife in Edwin Vernon's household on the 1940 Census at Madison, Texas; living next door to son E. Lee Vernon.6
  • Maybelle Prater had mother of 12 children.
  • In 1881 Tandy and Maybelle moved close to Chunky, Newton County, Mississippi (near Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS) after Frances' death. Frances died 6-9 months after Maybelle was born.
  • On 20 December 1882 at The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana, T K Prater and child, from Sweetwater, Texas, arrived at the City Hotel.
    T K Prater and child, from Sweetwater, Texas, arrived at the City Hotel - 20 Dec 1882
  • She had 5 with 4 living in 1910 children.

Children of Maybelle Prater and Edwin Vernon

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1328. Page 283D. ED189.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 253, 254. ED26.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 46. Series: T624 Roll: 1576 Part: 2 Page: 119A.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED109. Dwelling 141.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED241-12. Dwelling 206.
  6. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Madison, Texas; Roll: T627_4102; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 157-13.

Lucy Ann Keifer

F, b. July 1843, d. 1923
Father*George Keifer b. 24 May 1815, d. 18 Nov 1898
Mother*Mary Magdalene Sower b. 19 Jan 1819, d. 22 Dec 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLucy Ann Keifer was also known as Kiefer.
Name VariationLucy Ann Keifer was also known as Louisa.
Married Name28 February 1867As of 28 February 1867,her married name was Rawson.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1843Lucy Ann Keifer was born in July 1843 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of George Keifer and Mary Magdalene Sower.
Marriage28 February 1867Lucy Ann Keifer married Oliver Perry Rawson on 28 February 1867 at Noble, Indiana.
Death1923Lucy Ann Keifer died in 1923 at Noble, Indiana.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 August 1850Woodberry, Morrow, OhioLucy Ann Keifer was listed in George Keifer's household on the 1850 Census at Woodberry, Morrow, Ohio.1
2 July 1860Orange, Noble, IndianaLucy Ann Keifer was listed in George Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Orange, Noble, Indiana.2
1870Orange, Noble, IndianaLucy Ann Keifer was listed in Oliver Perry Rawson's household on the 1870 Census at Orange, Noble, Indiana.3
June 1880Orange, Noble, IndianaLucy Ann Keifer was listed as wife in Oliver Perry Rawson's household on the 1880 Census at Orange, Noble, Indiana.4
2 July 1900Orange, Noble, IndianaLucy Ann Keifer was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Orange, Noble, Indiana.5
27 April 1910Orange, Noble, IndianaShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Orange, Noble, Indiana.6
9 February 1920Orange, Noble, IndianaShe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Orange, Noble, Indiana.7
  • In September 1893 at Noble, Indiana, granted a pension for her deceased husband.
    Albion Noble County (IN) Democrat September 7, 1893 - Lucy A (Keifer) Rawson granted a pension for her deceased husband, Oliver Perry Rawson
  • In August 1894 at Orange, Noble, Indiana, 80 acre real estate transferfrom George Keifer and wife to daughter Lucy A (Keifer) Rawson, worth $2,000.
    Albion (IN) New Era August 17, 1894 - 80 acre real estate transfer Orange, Noble, IN from George Keifer and wife to daughter Lucy A (Keifer) Rawson
  • Lucy Ann Keifer had 4 with 3 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 4 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Lucy Ann Keifer and Oliver Perry Rawson

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 871. Stamp 434. Dwelling 1179.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 120. Dwelling 874.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: M593_347; Page: 218A; Image: 441; Family History Library Film: 545846.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: 301; Family History Film: 1254301; Page: 351B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0701.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T623_395; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 88.
  6. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T624_372; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0115; Image: 1121; FHL Number: 1374385.
  7. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T625_459; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: 201.

Mary Sophia Keifer

F, b. 2 July 1847, d. 10 February 1938
Father*George Keifer b. 24 May 1815, d. 18 Nov 1898
Mother*Mary Magdalene Sower b. 19 Jan 1819, d. 22 Dec 1908
Mary S (Keifer) Sower portrait - Alvords history of Noble County Indiana 1902-Colorized
Mary S (Keifer) Sower portrait - Alvords history of Noble County, Indiana 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Sophia Keifer was also known as Kiefer.
Name VariationMary Sophia Keifer was also known as Sophia.
Married Name2 July 1868As of 2 July 1868,her married name was Sower.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 July 1847Mary Sophia Keifer was born on 2 July 1847 at Morrow, Ohio.
She was the daughter of George Keifer and Mary Magdalene Sower.
Marriage2 July 1868Mary Sophia Keifer married Daniel Lambert Sower, son of Dr. Elias Sower and Margaret Bitner, on 2 July 1868.
Death10 February 1938Mary Sophia Keifer died on 10 February 1938 at age 90 Sower Mary S, 91, pioneer settler of this section and one of the oldest continuous residents of Noble County, died Feb. 10 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Jackson, 4 miles west of Kendallville on R. 6. She was born in Morrow County, Ohio, July 2, 1847, and came to Orange Twp with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Keifer, in 1853. The family settled in a log cabin on a farm a few rods from the house in which she died. On July 2, 1868 she married Daniel L. Sower, who for years was a farmer of this county. He died June 30, 1925. Surviving are the daughter; a son, Harry of near Rome City; 6 grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Funeral at Center Chapel Saturday. Burial, Orange Cemetery.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 August 1850Woodberry, Morrow, OhioMary Sophia Keifer was listed in George Keifer's household on the 1850 Census at Woodberry, Morrow, Ohio.1
2 July 1860Orange, Noble, IndianaMary Sophia Keifer was listed in George Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Orange, Noble, Indiana.2
  • Mary Sophia Keifer had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.
  • In 1902 mentioned in Daniel L Sower profile in Alvord's history of Noble County, Indiana; DANIEL L. SOWER.There are men in this life who face death with impunity and win for themselves as grand a name on the field of war in a few vears as they do in the peaceful fields of agriculture in half a lifetime, but happy is the man who secures a reputation in both fields within the span of a quarter of a century, as has done the subject of this sketch. Daniel L. Sower was born on a farm in Morrow county, Ohio, October 27, 1840, and when ten years of age went with his parents to live in Seneca county, Ohio; four years later he went with his father to Gratiot county. Mich., and located within six miles of Ithaca, in Noth Star township, where he lived about five years and then returned to Morrow county, Ohio, remained there two years. and February 26, 1862, enlisted in Company G Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which he served three years. He endured the hardships of a soldier's life must manfully, bravely conducted himself in several sanguinary engagements, and under- ment many months of cruel imprisonment with fortitude, if not with patience. At the commencement of his military career Mr. Sower was overcome by fatigue on a long march and fairly gave out near Perryville. Ky. He was captured by the enemy, but was paroled the next day. and the following spring was exchanged, when he rejoined his regiment at Murfreesboro, Tenn. At the battle of Chickamauga he was wounded, was again taken prisoner, and was sent to Richmond. Va., where he was confined in the Pemberton prison for about two months and then sent to Danville, Va. where he was imprisoned five months or longer, and then taken again to Richmond, where he was paroled a few days later and sent to Camp Parole, Md., having suffered about nine months of rebel imprisonment. After being detained at Camp Parole about six weeks he was transferred to Camp Chase, at Columbus. Ohio, where he was held about five months, when he was exchanged and rejoined his regiment at Huntsville, Ala. He took part in the siege of Corinth, after the battle of Shiloh, and was honorably discharged and mustered out at Huntsville, Ala., February 27, 1865. Mr. Sower never had the advantages of a good practical education. Whilst a resident of Michigan he had the honor of attending the pioneer school of the early days of Michigan. The building was erected of hewn logs and 22x28 feet in dimension. It was covered with clapboards or "shakes" and the seats were of split saplings or puncheons. He has witnessed the transformation from the log cabin school-house to the modern school-houses of the twentieth century. He has witnessed threshing done in the good old way, without any separator to clean the grain from the chaff as today. When he and his estimable wife became citizens of Noble county, it was almost a wilderness where their home lies. They resided for years in a humble log cabin and a greater part of their beautiful estate of today was covered with the unbroken forest. Bv perseverance and economy, coupled with determination, they haw toiled early and late and practiced economy, and today, in 1902, they have one of the most beautiful homesteads in the township of Orange. Their beautiful and costly residence was erected in 1887, and besides their large and commodious residence their large barns and out-buildings and well fenced fields, closely kept up. indicate the thrifty farmers. All these years Mr. Sower was ably assisted by his wife, who has nobly and valiantly stood by his side in the building up of their beautiful estate. As a soldier Mr. Sower has a record which he may well feel proud of. He was a prisoner of war at two different times during his term of service, which was of three years duration. His first capture was in the vicinity of Perryville, Ky. He with others of the boys in blue, had been on a long and weary march at the time when General Buell was in pursuit of the rebel General Bragg. His shoes were worn out and when they came to Louisville, Ky., expecting to rest for a time, orders came to proceed to Frankfort, Ky. and while there he with some others purchased each a pair of boots. Mr. Sower's boots being rather tight for him on the weary and long march, had to remove them and carry them and march in his bare feet. Exhaustion was finally the cause of his falling by the wayside, and whilst resting and there recuperating for the tedious march, he was captured by the Rebel cavalry; but was soon paroled, and was forced, with others of his companions, to make his way to Cincinnati, a distance of one hundred miles, and they were forced to beg food of the people as they passed to their destination. His regiment was at the extreme right at Chickamauga when the actions opened on the morning of the first days fight, but was transferred and at noon was in the advance front in the charge. They took two fields of artillery. The second day's action was on Sunday. General Wilich, the commander of their division,made a speech to the soldiers and said : — "Veil, boys, you may expect to have hard fighting to-day, but nut too hard for us." It was about 10 A. M., of this day whilst the regiment was in hot action, each man endeavoring to shield him- self, which was the order given. Mr. Sower was standing behind a small sapling, when just at his side his comrad, Walter T. Colo, was struck down by a minnie ball — Mr. Sower said, "Walter, are you hurt?" No response came and he never saw his comrade again. At this action Mr. Sower received a graze on the right arm, whilst loading his gun — nothing serious. During the afternoon engagement, whilst his regiment was resting on their guns, near one of their silent batteries, Mr. Sower was struck on the left hand and right forefinger with a cannon hall, or a part of a shell, which disabled his left hand and he carries this wound to this day. He was not lit to go onward in the action and was ordered to fall back to an old vacated house, where a number of the wounded and dying were gathered. Whilst there, amid the groans of the dying and wounded Mr. Sower and his guard and a comrade made their way to a neighboring ravine, with as many canteens as they could carry, to obtain water for the poor fellows. They filled the canteens from pools and when they were taken in charge by a rebel squad. He barely, missed the chance by one day of being incarcerated in the terrible Andersonville Prison Pen. His imprisonment in the rebel prison pens was terrible, and no one knows the horrors and ordeals the poor soldiers passed through but those who were really there. All honor is due the noble men who so valiantly defended the flag, and endured the hardships and vicissitudes of a soldiers life, like the subject of this review. It may he added that Mr. Sowers was a teacher in Noble county at the early age of sixteen and also taught the ear previous to his marriage.At the conclusion of this long term of valiant army service, Mr. Sower came to Noble county. Ind., and engaged in carpenter work for about two years; he then rented land in Orange township for a year, when he removed to Gratiot county, Mich., and located on land that he had previously purchased, and on which he resided about eighteen months, when he returned to Orange township. Noble county, Ind., rented land for another year, and then purchased one hundred and five acres of his present homestead, all of which he has cleared up, and to which he has added ninety acres by purchase.
    Mr. Sower is classed among the foremost of the agriculturists of Orange township, and his farm is one of the finest in his part of the county. It is improved with an elegant dwelling that is an ornament to the neighborhood, and his farm-buildings are unsurpassed for convenience and substantial construction, while his fields display a scene that indicates to the most careless observer the direction of a master mind fully imbued with agricultural skill and a knowledge of profitable husbandry.
    July 2, 1868, Mr. Sower contracted a marriage with one of the most amiable and accomplished young ladies of Orange township — Miss Mary S. Keifer, who was born in Morrow county, Ohio, July 2, 1847, and this happy union has been crowned with two children, Corinna and Harry.
    Elias Sower, the father of Daniel L. Sower, was born in York county, Penn., April 5, 1810. was a physician and also a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal church. He married Margaret Bitner, a highly respected lady and a native of Pennsylvania. To this marriage were born ten children, eight of whom grew to maturity.
    George Keifer, the father of Mr. Mary S. (Keifer) Sower, was born in Long Channel, Germany, May 24, 18 15, and married Mary M. Sower, who was horn in Center county, Pennsylvania, January 19, 1819, and is a descendant of one of the most prominent families of the Keystone state. Mrs. Elias Sower was called away August 1, 1851, but Elias himself survived until September 10, 1887. when he expired in Gratiot county, Mich.
    George Keifer and wife came from Morrow county, Ohio, to Noble county, Ind, and settled in Orange township, where he passed the remainder of his days, and died November 18, 1898. Of their two children. Mrs. Sower was the younger. George Keifer came from Germany with his parents in 1819 and was reared in Lebanon and Lancaster counties, Penn., until about twenty years old, and then located in Morrow county, Ohio, where his marriage took place. He was reared to shoemaking, but after coming to Noble county, Ind., gave the greater part of his attention to fanning after the first ten years of his residence here, having realized quite a competence at his trade in the meanwhile.
    Mr. Sower is a Republican in politics and is always ready to perform his duties as a citizen at the behest of his party, but is not an habitual office-seeker. He has served for live years as assessor of Orange township and for one year a deputy assessor, in which office he performed his duties so impartially as to gain the approbation of the entire com- munity. He has in fact taken an active part in all local affairs, and, being a broad-minded and public-spirited citizen, has gained the undying approbation of his fellow citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Sower arc most liberal in their contributions and to all benevolences worthy their consideration.

Children of Mary Sophia Keifer and Daniel Lambert Sower

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 871. Stamp 434. Dwelling 1179.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 120. Dwelling 874.

Samuel Pennell

M, b. circa 1727
Father*William Pennell b. 11 Aug 1681, d. 1757
Mother*Mary Mercer b. 1689, d. 1768
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1727Samuel Pennell was born circa 1727 at Middleton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of William Pennell and Mary Mercer.

Phoebe Pennell

F, b. 7 June 1719
Father*William Pennell b. 11 Aug 1681, d. 1757
Mother*Mary Mercer b. 1689, d. 1768
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 June 1719Phoebe Pennell was born on 7 June 1719 at Middletown Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of William Pennell and Mary Mercer.

James Pennell

M, b. 21 June 1717
Father*William Pennell b. 11 Aug 1681, d. 1757
Mother*Mary Mercer b. 1689, d. 1768
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 June 1717James Pennell was born on 21 June 1717 at Middletown Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of William Pennell and Mary Mercer.

Hannah Pennell

F, b. 9 July 1714
Father*William Pennell b. 11 Aug 1681, d. 1757
Mother*Mary Mercer b. 1689, d. 1768
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 July 1714Hannah Pennell was born on 9 July 1714 at Middletown Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of William Pennell and Mary Mercer.

Thomas Pennell

M, b. 3 September 1712, d. 14 February 1745
Father*William Pennell b. 11 Aug 1681, d. 1757
Mother*Mary Mercer b. 1689, d. 1768
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 September 1712Thomas Pennell was born on 3 September 1712 at Middletown Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of William Pennell and Mary Mercer.
Death14 February 1745Thomas Pennell died on 14 February 1745 at age 32.

Robert Pennell

M, b. 16 September 1723
Father*William Pennell b. 11 Aug 1681, d. 1757
Mother*Mary Mercer b. 1689, d. 1768
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 September 1723Robert Pennell was born on 16 September 1723 at Middletown Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of William Pennell and Mary Mercer.

Ann Edge Pennell

F, b. 26 November 1721
Father*William Pennell b. 11 Aug 1681, d. 1757
Mother*Mary Mercer b. 1689, d. 1768
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 November 1721Ann Edge Pennell was born on 26 November 1721 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of William Pennell and Mary Mercer.

William Pennell

M, b. 27 November 1725, d. 5 September 1783
Father*William Pennell b. 11 Aug 1681, d. 1757
Mother*Mary Mercer b. 1689, d. 1768
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 November 1725William Pennell was born on 27 November 1725 at Middleton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of William Pennell and Mary Mercer.
Death5 September 1783William Pennell died on 5 September 1783 at age 57.

Joseph Marion Mercer

M, b. 3 August 1850, d. 5 August 1855
Father*Joseph Custard Mercer Jr b. 16 Mar 1826, d. 13 Aug 1924
Mother*Elizabeth Stull b. 10 Apr 1831, d. 13 Jul 1892
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 August 1850Joseph Marion Mercer was born on 3 August 1850 at Kentucky.1
He was the son of Joseph Custard Mercer Jr and Elizabeth Stull.
Death5 August 1855Joseph Marion Mercer died on 5 August 1855 at age 5 age 5 years and 2 days old.1
Census DateLocationDescription
10 September 1850District 1, Pendleton, KentuckyJoseph Marion Mercer was listed as a son in Joseph Custard Mercer Jr's household on the 1850 Census at District 1, Pendleton, Kentucky.2

Citations

  1. [S359] Bible, Mercer Family Bible.
  2. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 464. Page after printed number 382.