Samuel Groshong

M, b. circa 1786, d. 1827
Father*(?) Groshong
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1786Samuel Groshong was born circa 1786.
He was the son of (?) Groshong.
Marriage1803Samuel Groshong married Elizabeth Buckalew, daughter of Garret Buckalew, in 1803.
Death1827Samuel Groshong died in 1827 at Adams, Illinois.
  • Samuel Groshong, grandfather of Mrs. Lee and father of Mrs. Campbell, was the first settler in Ursa township. He came to this county in the fall of 1823 and built the first log cabin in Ursa township.
  • Samuel was an Indian Scout and worked for the government as a spy. He spoke 4 of the 5 Indian Languages of that area . He traveled between Fort Edwards, IL ., now Warsaw, IL. and Alton during this time. He is buried in the Denson Early Pioneer Cemetery in Ursa, IL. He died in the winter of 1827 and was wrapped in blankets and rocks piled on his grave so as to keep the wolves and etc from consuming his body.
  • The War of 1812 had ended and a fort was built in Western Illinois in 1814 called Fort Edwards, where the present city of Warsaw now stands. Another government outpost was Alton, Illinois. Between these two outposts, a Frenchman by the name of Samuel Groshong made his journeys on foot as a dispatch bearer and a scout for the Federal Government. Some say he was also a spy for the Federal Government. He was probably the first white man to visit the area of Ursa, Illinois, known before 1850 as Bear Creek territory. He later established a home here. Samuel knew most of the Indians on the trail between Fort Edwards and Alton. He spoke four or five Indian languages and also French. On most of his trips he was disguised as an Indian. The old Warsaw Wagon Road was an Indian trail that man was using long before the area was known as Adams County. Samuel was married to a Pottawatomie Indian woman. Two daughters were born, Fannie in 1806 and Mary in May of 1811. Mary was born in Lincoln County, Missouri. Samuel and his family settled in Adams County, Illinois in 1823 and built the first cabin in the county. In 1823, George Campbell arrived on foot from Tennessee and erected a cabin on his claim in the north east quarter of Section 31 near what is now Walnut Corners. At this time Campbell stayed with Groshong for four days before returning on foot to Tennessee for his stock and other supplies. On his return trip in 1824, he was joined near Palmyra, Missouri by Groshong and his two daughters for the remainder of the trip. Palmyra was the location of a trading post at the time. Samuel's wife had died shortly before. When they got to the Mississippi River, they built a raft of logs to ferry the wagons and small stock that could not swim. They made most of the stock swim it. They had horses for riding purposes only. Most work was done by oxen. This is the way all of the first settlers crossed any rivers that they came to. Groshong settled on the north east quarter of Section 29 near Rock Creek. George Campbell married Samuel's daughter Mary the next year on August 18, 1825. In January of 1825, the Adams County circuit court was organized. On the 5th of September, the Grand Jurors were summoned to appear at the court house on the 5th of October. Samuel Groshong was one of the jurymen. One week later the petit jury met. George Campbell was on that jury. The court house at that time stood were fifth and Main St. is now in Quincy, Illinois. Samuel died in the winter of 1826 or 1827. His is buried in the old cemetery just North of Ursa on the West side of the road known as the Denson Cemetery. His grave in the Southwest part of the cemetery. They covered it with rocks to keep the wolves from digging him up. At the time he was buried, the ground was frozen so hard they only buried him about two feet deep. Those days they just wrapped them in a blanket. There is another grave in that cemetery covered with rocks also.

Children of Samuel Groshong and Elizabeth Buckalew

Andrew Jackson Campbell

M, b. 12 August 1826, d. 1849
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAndrew Jackson Campbell was also known as A. J.
Name VariationAndrew Jackson Campbell was also known as Jackson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 August 1826Andrew Jackson Campbell was born on 12 August 1826 at Adams, Illinois, also reported as 12 Aug 1827; The first birth in Adams County was a son to George and Mary Groshong Campbell of Ursa in 1826.
He was the son of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Death1849Andrew Jackson Campbell died in 1849 at California.

David Campbell

M, b. 30 September 1805
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 September 1805David Campbell was born on 30 September 1805.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.
Marriage29 June 1826David Campbell married Sarah Worley on 29 June 1826.

Joseph Campbell

M, b. 31 December 1801
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 December 1801Joseph Campbell was born on 31 December 1801.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.

Clayborn Campbell

M, b. 9 August 1811
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 August 1811Clayborn Campbell was born on 9 August 1811.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.

Russell Campbell

M, b. 10 September 1816
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 September 1816Russell Campbell was born on 10 September 1816.
He was the son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.

Sarah Worley

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 June 1826As of 29 June 1826,her married name was Campbell.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage29 June 1826Sarah Worley married David Campbell, son of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox, on 29 June 1826.

(?) Campbell

F
Father*Thomas Campbell b. Dec 1764, d. a 1816
Mother*Sarah Wilcox d. a 1816
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Beaty.
Life EventDateDescription
(?) Campbell was the daughter of Thomas Campbell and Sarah Wilcox.

Elizabeth Buckalew

F, b. 1782, d. before 1834
Father*Garret Buckalew
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1803As of 1803,her married name was Groshong.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1782Elizabeth Buckalew was born in 1782.
She was the daughter of Garret Buckalew.
Marriage1803Elizabeth Buckalew married Samuel Groshong, son of (?) Groshong, in 1803.
Deathbefore 1834Elizabeth Buckalew died before 1834 at Missouri.

Children of Elizabeth Buckalew and Samuel Groshong

George Washington Campbell

M, b. 26 September 1834, d. 1860
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 September 1834George Washington Campbell was born on 26 September 1834.
He was the son of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriage1859George Washington Campbell married Caroline S. Jones in 1859.
Death1860George Washington Campbell died in 1860.

Louisa America Campbell

F, b. 8 April 1851, d. after 1900
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouisa America Campbell was also known as Louisa Ammesic.
Married Namecirca 1875As of circa 1875,her married name was Thompson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 April 1851Louisa America Campbell was born on 8 April 1851 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriagecirca 1875Louisa America Campbell married George Thompson circa 1875.
Deathafter 1900Louisa America Campbell died after 1900.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisLouisa America Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
14 June 1870Ursa, Adams, IllinoisLouisa America Campbell was listed in Mary Groshong's household on the 1870 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
1900Quincy Ward 7, Adams, IllinoisLouisa America Campbell was listed as wife in George Thompson's household on the 1900 Census at Quincy Ward 7, Adams, Illinois.3
  • Louisa America Campbell had 4 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Louisa America Campbell and George Thompson

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 266.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Quincy Ward 7, Adams, Illinois; Roll T623_236; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 147.

James Buchanan Campbell

M, b. circa 1857
Father*George Campbell b. 10 Feb 1794, d. 21 Dec 1864
Mother*Mary Groshong b. May 1811, d. 28 Sep 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1857James Buchanan Campbell was born circa 1857 at Illinois.
He was the son of George Campbell and Mary Groshong.
Marriagebefore 1878James Buchanan Campbell married Catherine (?) before 1878.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 August 1860Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJames Buchanan Campbell was listed in George Campbell's household on the 1860 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
14 June 1870Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJames Buchanan Campbell was listed in Mary Groshong's household on the 1870 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.2
1880Ursa, Adams, IllinoisJames Buchanan Campbell was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.3

Child of James Buchanan Campbell and Catherine (?)

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 389. Dwelling 2873.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 266.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 350A.

William Smith Lee

M, b. 1831, d. after 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Smith Lee was also known as W. S.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1831William Smith Lee was born in 1831 at Illinois.
Marriage13 January 1857He married Elizabeth Evaline Campbell, daughter of George Campbell and Mary Groshong, on 13 January 1857 at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.
Deathafter 1910William Smith Lee died after 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Ursa, Adams, IllinoisWilliam Smith Lee was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois.1
1910Ursa, Adams, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Ursa, Adams, Illinois, household includes grandson Otto Lee, age 25.2

Children of William Smith Lee and Elizabeth Evaline Campbell

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 343D.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ursa, Adams, Illinois; Roll T624_229; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 637.

Naomi Ruth Kasparie

F, b. 29 December 1921, d. 30 September 2016
Father*Bert William Kasparie b. 23 Sep 1896, d. Mar 1986
Mother*Della Mae Worley b. 2 May 1903, d. Oct 1978
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Naomi (Kasparie) Kelso Jones
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNaomi Ruth Kasparie was also known as Neoma.
Married NameOctober 1940As of October 1940,her married name was Kelso.
Married Name1968As of 1968,her married name was Jones.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 December 1921Naomi Ruth Kasparie was born on 29 December 1921 at Quincy, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Bert William Kasparie and Della Mae Worley.
MarriageOctober 1940Naomi Ruth Kasparie married Wilbur Richard Kelso in October 1940 marriage license granted week of October 9.
DivorceApril 1961Naomi Ruth Kasparie and Wilbur Richard Kelso were divorced in April 1961.
Marriage1968Naomi Ruth Kasparie married Charles F. Jones, son of Joseph Jones and Minnie Taylor, in 1968.
Death30 September 2016Naomi Ruth Kasparie died on 30 September 2016 at Knoxville, Illinois, at age 94 Naomi Jones, 94, of Knoxville, Illinois formerly of Dahinda, Illinois died at 10:50 P.M. Friday, September 30, 2016 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

She was born on December 29, 1921, the daughter of Bert and Delamay Whorley Kasparie. She first married Wilbert Kelso, he preceded her in death in April of 1961. She later married Charles Jones and he preceded her in death in 2009.

Naomi never knew a stranger; she was always there to help anyone that she knew. She had many friends and was liked by everyone She was the most giving person to many. She loved the outdoors and her gardening was one of her favorite hobbies and she would go to town and set up her stand just about every day in the summer months so she could sell her vegetables. She also loved her many farm animals. She was very active in the Spoon River Scenic Drive for many years. She will be missed by all.

Naomi is survived by her three sons, Henry "Hank" (Phyllis) Kelso of East Galesburg, Illinois, Bert Kelso of Galesburg, Illinois, and Francis (Marlyn) Kelso of Gilson, Illinois; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Kelso of Galesburg, Illinois; 5 grandsons, Mark, Russell, John, William, and Robert Kelso; 6 granddaughters, Connie Godfrey, Naomi Kelly, Delores Poplett, Shannon Kelso, Mary Jo Brooks, and Lynn Price; and many great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, August (Sylvia) Kasparie of Florida; one sister, Delores Gough of Knoxville, Illinois; one sister-in-law, Sarah Kasparie of Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sons, Lester and Glenn Kelso, one daughter-in-law, Brenda Kelso, four grandchildren, Serita Jefferson, Angela, Lisa, and Michael Kelso, three brothers, John, Glenn, and Marion Kasparie, and one sister, Eva Agans.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M at the funeral home.
Rev. Dan Lybarger will officiate. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Knox, IllinoisNaomi Ruth Kasparie was listed as a daughter in Bert William Kasparie's household on the 1930 Census at Knox, Illinois; listed as Casperie.1

Children of Naomi Ruth Kasparie and Wilbur Richard Kelso

Citations

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

Glenn Delbert Kasparie

M, b. 3 January 1927, d. 28 March 2001
Father*Bert William Kasparie b. 23 Sep 1896, d. Mar 1986
Mother*Della Mae Worley b. 2 May 1903, d. Oct 1978
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGlenn Delbert Kasparie was also known as Glen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1927Glenn Delbert Kasparie was born on 3 January 1927 at Illinois also reported as 03 Jan 1926.
He was the son of Bert William Kasparie and Della Mae Worley.
Marriage15 March 1947Glenn Delbert Kasparie married Marjorie Jane Smith, daughter of Robert E. Smith and Nellie W. Ridenour, on 15 March 1947.
Death28 March 2001Glenn Delbert Kasparie died on 28 March 2001 at Iowa City, Iowa, at age 74 Glenn D. Kasparie, 74, Woodhull, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Veterans Hospital, Iowa City.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home, Woodhull. Burial is in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg, with military rites.

Visitation is 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital.

Glenn D. Kasparie was born Jan. 3, 1927, in Galesburg, the son of Bert and Della Kasparie. He married Marjorie Smith March 15, 1947, in Galesburg.

He had worked for the former Cowser and Johnson Construction Co. in Woodhull as a heavy-equipment operator. For 22 years he was Clover Township road commissioner.


He was a past master and member of Woodhull Masonic Lodge 502, AFandAM, a past patron of the former Eastern Star 103, Woodhull, and a member of Rio Eastern Star 313. He was a member of the Woodhull VFW.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the southwest Pacific.

Survivors (and spouses) include his wife, Marjorie, Woodhull; sisters, Naomi (Charles) Jones, Gilson, Ill., Delores Gough, Knoxville, Ill., and Eva Ruth Agans, Galesburg; brothers, Marion (Sarah) Kasparie, Knoxville, and August Kasparie, in Nevada; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Knox, IllinoisGlenn Delbert Kasparie was listed as a son in Bert William Kasparie's household on the 1930 Census at Knox, Illinois; listed as Casperie.1
  • Glenn Delbert Kasparie obtained US Social Security Card; last residence Woodhull, Henry, Illinois; Issued Through Railroad Board.
  • He lived in 1955 at Woodhull, Henry, Illinois.

Citations

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

Eileen B. Schuette

F, b. 23 January 1918, d. 12 November 2010
Father*Hugo Reinhold Schuette b. 14 Mar 1896, d. 30 Jul 1970
Mother*Mabel Theresa Breitzke b. 28 Mar 1897, d. 27 Feb 1963
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 August 1940As of 25 August 1940,her married name was Harrison.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 January 1918Eileen B. Schuette was born on 23 January 1918.
She was the daughter of Hugo Reinhold Schuette and Mabel Theresa Breitzke.
Marriage25 August 1940Eileen B. Schuette married Hubert F. Harrison, son of Foster Harrison, on 25 August 1940 at Waukon, Iowa, Eileen Schuette and Hubert Harrison marriage announcement.
Madison Capital Times September 7, 1940 - Eileen Schuette and Hubert Harrison marriage announcement
Death12 November 2010Eileen B. Schuette died on 12 November 2010 at age 92 Harrison, Eileen B. (nee Schuette) age 92 of Wauwatosa, passed away Nov. 12, 2010. She was born Jan. 23, 1918 in Lake Delton. She attended St. John's Lutheran School and was a 1936 graduate of Baraboo High School. Eileen was a retired nurse, having graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing, Madison, in 1939. On Aug. 25, 1940 she married Hubert F. Harrison in Waukon, Iowa. She was a member of St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church of Wauwatosa, and Luther Manor auxiliary and an alumnus of St. Mary's School of Nursing, Madison. She is survived by two children, James (Gayle) of Eden Prairie, Minn. and Patricia Robinson of Pewaukee; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Hugo Schuette; her husband, Hubert; and her only sister, Vera Hunt. Visitation at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53213, Monday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Service at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Gary Erickson officiating. Burial following at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Sauk, WisconsinEileen B. Schuette was listed as a daughter in Hugo Reinhold Schuette's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • In July 1936 Mr and Mrs H R Schuette, and daughters Eileen and Vera, of Baraboo, are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Scanlon.

Citations

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

Vera Mabel Schuette

F, b. 31 August 1919, d. December 1994
Father*Hugo Reinhold Schuette b. 14 Mar 1896, d. 30 Jul 1970
Mother*Mabel Theresa Breitzke b. 28 Mar 1897, d. 27 Feb 1963
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 June 1941As of 14 June 1941,her married name was Hunt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 August 1919Vera Mabel Schuette was born on 31 August 1919.
She was the daughter of Hugo Reinhold Schuette and Mabel Theresa Breitzke.
Marriage14 June 1941Vera Mabel Schuette married William J. Hunt on 14 June 1941 at St. Charles, Missouri.
DeathDecember 1994Vera Mabel Schuette died in December 1994 at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Sauk, WisconsinVera Mabel Schuette was listed as a daughter in Hugo Reinhold Schuette's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • In July 1936 Mr and Mrs H R Schuette, and daughters Eileen and Vera, of Baraboo, are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Scanlon.

Citations

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

Irene A. Needham

F, b. 7 January 1909, d. 9 December 1992
Father*Joseph Edward Needham b. 21 Mar 1879, d. 1950
Mother*Elizabeth M. Bindl b. Jan 1880, d. 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Besitzky.
Married NameHer married name was Besitzsky.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIrene A. Needham married Leroy Besitzky.
Birth7 January 1909Irene A. Needham was born on 7 January 1909 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Needham and Elizabeth M. Bindl.
Death9 December 1992Irene A. Needham died on 9 December 1992 at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinIrene A. Needham was listed as a daughter in Joseph Edward Needham's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to his father Lorenzo Needham.1
1930Sauk, WisconsinIrene A. Needham was listed as a daughter in Joseph Edward Needham's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 113.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Lorna Elizabeth Needham

F, b. 12 April 1914, d. 9 June 2010
Father*Joseph Edward Needham b. 21 Mar 1879, d. 1950
Mother*Elizabeth M. Bindl b. Jan 1880, d. 1966
Lorna (Needham) Weitzel 2010
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 June 1939As of 13 June 1939,her married name was Weitzel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 April 1914Lorna Elizabeth Needham was born on 12 April 1914.
She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Needham and Elizabeth M. Bindl.
Marriage13 June 1939Lorna Elizabeth Needham married Kenneth Raphael Weitzel Sr., son of Anthony Joseph Weitzel and Elizabeth Margaret McPhillips, on 13 June 1939 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death9 June 2010Lorna Elizabeth Needham died on 9 June 2010 at age 96 Lorna, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at her home in Spring Green with her family at her side. She was born on the family farm in Franklin Township - Plain, the daughter of Joseph E. & Elizabeth (Bindl) Needham. She attended and graduated from St. Luke's High School in 1931. She moved to Spring Green with her parents in 1937 and was united in marriage to Kenneth R. Weitzel Sr. in 1939. Together they operated a service station in Buck Creek, Richland County for two years. They then returned to Spring Green where she spent the remainder of her life. Lorna worked for 33 years at Nina's Department Store in Spring Green. Lorna was particularly proud of her German heritage. Her ancestor Jost Voelkel donated the land for the first Catholic Church in Plain and another ancestor John Weishan laid down 30 dollars as the first mite for the new church. Her great-grandfather Ignatz Bindl donated one of the three bells for St. Luke's Church and his son (her grandfather) Michael Bindl donated one of the bells at St. John's Church in Spring Green. She was a member of St. Luke's Parish in Plain. Lorna is survived by her son, Kenneth R. Weitzel II of Spring Green, WI; a daughter, Ruth Ann (Robert) Berry of Plain, WI; two stepgranddaughters, Jolene (Gregg) Schulz of Mount Horeb, WI, and Diane (Kris) Lyons of Neenah, WI; two step-great-granddaughters, Jayna and Erin Schulz; sisters-in-law, Betty Burt of Green Bay, WI, Theresa Weitzel of Plain, WI, and Winifred Weitzel of Hillpoint, WI; two special nieces, Rita (Jim) Kline of Spring Green, WI, and Patricia (Ken) Hall of Madison, WI; a special cousin, Delores Cords of Fort Myers, FL; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth on Dec. 9, 1987; her parents; a sister, Irene Besitzsky; a sister-in-law, Arlene Speidel; and brothers-in-law, Harold and Lawrence Weitzel, and Roy Besitzsky. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 15, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain. The family wishes to thank Home Health United Hospice, Dr. Jeffrey Collins and the staff at the Plain Medical Clinic for their many years of care; and Father Michael Resop and Sister Lynne Marie for their visits. Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home, Spring Green assisted with arrangements. Her obituary and a photo can be found in the Wisconsin State Journal on June 13, 2010.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 13, 2010 - Lorna (Needham) Weitzel obituary
Burialafter 9 June 2010She was buried after 9 June 2010 at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Sauk, WisconsinLorna Elizabeth Needham was listed as a daughter in Joseph Edward Needham's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

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

Lawrence Andrew Needham

M, b. 25 December 1894, d. 16 September 1961
Father*Lorenzo D. Needham b. 18 Oct 1857, d. 22 Sep 1936
Mother*Margaret Voelkel b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLawrence Andrew Needham was also known as Lorenzo.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 December 1894Lawrence Andrew Needham was born on 25 December 1894 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel.
Marriage14 October 1919Lawrence Andrew Needham married Florence Anna Feiner, daughter of Xavier Feiner and Anna Beck, on 14 October 1919 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death16 September 1961Lawrence Andrew Needham died on 16 September 1961 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 66.
Lawrence A Needham obituary 17 Sept 1961 Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
Burialafter 16 September 1961He was buried after 16 September 1961 at St. Luke's Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Lawrence A and Florence A Needham tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinLawrence Andrew Needham was listed as a son in Lorenzo D. Needham's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to his son Joseph Needham.2
1930Sauk, WisconsinLawrence Andrew Needham was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Children of Lawrence Andrew Needham and Florence Anna Feiner

Citations

  1. [S180] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 6, page 59.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 113.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Louisa Aloysious Needham

F, b. 27 April 1881, d. 1977
Father*Lorenzo D. Needham b. 18 Oct 1857, d. 22 Sep 1936
Mother*Margaret Voelkel b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hess.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 April 1881Louisa Aloysious Needham was born on 27 April 1881 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel.
Marriageafter June 1900Louisa Aloysious Needham married John Jacob Hess, son of Jacob J. Hess and Josephine Neuheisel, after June 1900.
Death1977Louisa Aloysious Needham died in 1977.

Children of Louisa Aloysious Needham and John Jacob Hess

Carrie Needham

F, b. 7 June 1883, d. before 1961
Father*Lorenzo D. Needham b. 18 Oct 1857, d. 22 Sep 1936
Mother*Margaret Voelkel b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1946
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 June 1883Carrie Needham was born on 7 June 1883 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel.
Deathbefore 1961Carrie Needham died before 1961.

Anna Rose Needham

F, b. 29 July 1885, d. 20 December 1972
Father*Lorenzo D. Needham b. 18 Oct 1857, d. 22 Sep 1936
Mother*Margaret Voelkel b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1905As of circa 1905,her married name was Hess.
Married Nameafter September 1912As of after September 1912,her married name was Ryan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 July 1885Anna Rose Needham was born on 29 July 1885 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel.
Marriagecirca 1905Anna Rose Needham married Louis E. Hess, son of Jacob J. Hess and Josephine Neuheisel, circa 1905 at her first marriage.
Marriageafter September 1912Anna Rose Needham married Frank T. Ryan after September 1912 at her second marriage.
Death20 December 1972Anna Rose Needham died on 20 December 1972 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Rose Needham was listed as wife in Louis E. Hess's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • Anna Rose Needham had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Anna Rose Needham and Louis E. Hess

Children of Anna Rose Needham and Frank T. Ryan

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 38.

Margaret C. Needham

F, b. 22 May 1890, d. 30 January 1971
Father*Lorenzo D. Needham b. 18 Oct 1857, d. 22 Sep 1936
Mother*Margaret Voelkel b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaret C. Needham was also known as Maggie.
Name VariationMargaret C. Needham was also known as Margereta.
Married Name20 October 1909As of 20 October 1909,her married name was Meise.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 May 1890Margaret C. Needham was born on 22 May 1890 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel.
Marriage20 October 1909Margaret C. Needham married Henry Carl Meise, son of Stephen Meise and Bertha Schroeter, on 20 October 1909.
Death30 January 1971Margaret C. Needham died on 30 January 1971 at Wisconsin at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMargaret C. Needham was listed as wife in Henry Carl Meise's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinMargaret C. Needham was listed as wife in Henry Carl Meise's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
4 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMargaret C. Needham was listed as wife in Henry Carl Meise's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Children of Margaret C. Needham and Henry Carl Meise

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 896.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 451.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 110.0.

Clara Elizabeth Needham

F, b. 4 June 1893
Father*Lorenzo D. Needham b. 18 Oct 1857, d. 22 Sep 1936
Mother*Margaret Voelkel b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 October 1920As of 6 October 1920,her married name was Hanke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 June 1893Clara Elizabeth Needham was born on 4 June 1893 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel.
Marriage6 October 1920Clara Elizabeth Needham married Frank Hanke on 6 October 1920 joint wedding ceremony with her sister Hildegarde.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinClara Elizabeth Needham was listed as a daughter in Lorenzo D. Needham's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to his son Joseph Needham.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 113.

Hildegarde E. Needham

F, b. 9 March 1897, d. 27 March 1991
Father*Lorenzo D. Needham b. 18 Oct 1857, d. 22 Sep 1936
Mother*Margaret Voelkel b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHildegarde E. Needham was also known as Hilda.
Married Name6 October 1920As of 6 October 1920,her married name was Baker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 March 1897Hildegarde E. Needham was born on 9 March 1897 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel.
Death27 March 1991Hildegarde E. Needham died on 27 March 1991 at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHildegarde E. Needham was listed as a daughter in Lorenzo D. Needham's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to his son Joseph Needham.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 113.

Florence Anna Feiner

F, b. 11 December 1898, d. April 1985
Father*Xavier Feiner b. Dec 1866, d. 1940
Mother*Anna Beck b. Apr 1869, d. 1933
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFlorence Anna Feiner was also known as Lorenzo.
Married Name14 October 1919As of 14 October 1919,her married name was Needham.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 December 1898Florence Anna Feiner was born on 11 December 1898 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Xavier Feiner and Anna Beck.
Marriage14 October 1919Florence Anna Feiner married Lawrence Andrew Needham, son of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel, on 14 October 1919 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
BurialApril 1985Florence Anna Feiner was buried in April 1985 at St. Luke's Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Lawrence A and Florence A Needham tombstone
DeathApril 1985She died in April 1985 at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinFlorence Anna Feiner was listed as a daughter in Xavier Feiner's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Finer.2
1 June 1905Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinFlorence Anna Feiner appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Xavier Feiner at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
17 April 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinFlorence Anna Feiner was listed as a daughter in Xavier Feiner's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
1930Sauk, WisconsinFlorence Anna Feiner was listed as wife in Lawrence Andrew Needham's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.5
  • Florence Anna Feiner obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Florence Anna Feiner and Lawrence Andrew Needham

Citations

  1. [S180] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 6, page 59.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 94.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 79.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 61.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Xavier Feiner

M, b. December 1866, d. 1940
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationXavier Feiner was also known as Faire.
Name VariationXavier Feiner was also known as Finer.
Name VariationXavier Feiner was also known as Ferry.
Name VariationXavier Feiner was also known as Farey.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1866Xavier Feiner was born in December 1866 at Germany also reported as Dec 1867.
Marriagecirca 1891He married Anna Beck circa 1891.
Death1940Xavier Feiner died in 1940.
Burial1940He was buried in 1940 at St. Luke's Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinXavier Feiner was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, surname listed as Finer.2
1 June 1905Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
17 April 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
5 January 1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.5
7 April 1930Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.6
  • Xavier Feiner immigrated in 1884 also reported as 1885.

Children of Xavier Feiner and Anna Beck

Citations

  1. [S180] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 6, page 59.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 94.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 79.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 61.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Dwelling 21.
  6. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35. Dwelling 76.

Anna Beck

F, b. April 1869, d. 1933
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna Beck was also known as Annie.
Married Namecirca 1891As of circa 1891,her married name was Feiner.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1869Anna Beck was born in April 1869 at Wisconsin also reported as Apr 1870.
Marriagecirca 1891She married Xavier Feiner circa 1891.
Death1933Anna Beck died in 1933.
Burial1933She was buried in 1933 at St. Luke's Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Beck was listed as wife in Xavier Feiner's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Finer.2
1 June 1905Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Beck appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Xavier Feiner at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
17 April 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Beck was listed as wife in Xavier Feiner's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
5 January 1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Beck was listed as wife in Xavier Feiner's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.5
7 April 1930Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Beck was listed as wife in Xavier Feiner's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.6
  • Anna Beck had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 8 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Anna Beck and Xavier Feiner

Citations

  1. [S180] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 6, page 59.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 94.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 79.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 61.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Dwelling 21.
  6. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35. Dwelling 76.

Corneal J. Needham

M, b. 18 July 1920, d. 13 February 2006
Father*Lawrence Andrew Needham b. 25 Dec 1894, d. 16 Sep 1961
Mother*Florence Anna Feiner b. 11 Dec 1898, d. Apr 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCorneal J. Needham was also known as Cornelius.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 July 1920Corneal J. Needham was born on 18 July 1920 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Lawrence Andrew Needham and Florence Anna Feiner.
Death13 February 2006Corneal J. Needham died on 13 February 2006 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Sauk, WisconsinCorneal J. Needham was listed as a son in Lawrence Andrew Needham's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • Corneal J. Needham obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

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