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Charles Webster

M, b. circa January 1870

Father*

Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster b. 10 Nov 1841, d. 15 Sep 1914

Mother*

Isola Aitkins b. c 1850, d. 23 Oct 1894

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Charles Webster was also known as Charley.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Charles Webster was also known as Charley.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa January 1870	Charles Webster was born circa January 1870 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster and Isola Aitkins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa January 1870

Charles Webster was born circa January 1870 at Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
26 July 1870	Dunn, Dunn, Wisconsin	Charles Webster was listed in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1870 Census at Dunn, Dunn, Wisconsin.¹
5 June 1880	Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin	Charles Webster was listed as a son in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1880 Census at Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

26 July 1870

Dunn, Dunn, Wisconsin

Charles Webster was listed in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1870 Census at Dunn, Dunn, Wisconsin.¹

5 June 1880

Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin

Charles Webster was listed as a son in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1880 Census at Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 4. Dwelling 31.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31. Dwelling 124.

Olive Webster

F, b. circa 1874

Father*

Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster b. 10 Nov 1841, d. 15 Sep 1914

Mother*

Isola Aitkins b. c 1850, d. 23 Oct 1894

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1874	Olive Webster was born circa 1874 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster and Isola Aitkins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1874

Olive Webster was born circa 1874 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster and Isola Aitkins.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1880	Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin	Olive Webster was listed as a daughter in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1880 Census at Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1880

Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin

Olive Webster was listed as a daughter in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1880 Census at Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31. Dwelling 124.

Rosa Webster

F, b. circa 1872

Father*

Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster b. 10 Nov 1841, d. 15 Sep 1914

Mother*

Isola Aitkins b. c 1850, d. 23 Oct 1894

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1872	Rosa Webster was born circa 1872 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster and Isola Aitkins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1872

Rosa Webster was born circa 1872 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster and Isola Aitkins.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1880	Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin	Rosa Webster was listed as a daughter in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1880 Census at Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1880

Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin

Rosa Webster was listed as a daughter in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1880 Census at Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31. Dwelling 124.

Cenntenial Webster

M, b. circa 1876

Father*

Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster b. 10 Nov 1841, d. 15 Sep 1914

Mother*

Isola Aitkins b. c 1850, d. 23 Oct 1894

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1876	Cenntenial Webster was born circa 1876 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster and Isola Aitkins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1876

Cenntenial Webster was born circa 1876 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster and Isola Aitkins.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1880	Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin	Cenntenial Webster was listed as a son in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1880 Census at Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1880

Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin

Cenntenial Webster was listed as a son in Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster's household on the 1880 Census at Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED31. Dwelling 124.

Charles Artemas Webster

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Charles Artemas Webster married Olive Campbell.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Charles Artemas Webster married Olive Campbell.

Child of Charles Artemas Webster and Olive Campbell

Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster+ b. 10 Nov 1841, d. 15 Sep 1914

Olive Campbell

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Webster.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Olive Campbell married Charles Artemas Webster.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Olive Campbell married Charles Artemas Webster.

Child of Olive Campbell and Charles Artemas Webster

Reverand Jackson Ezekiel Webster+ b. 10 Nov 1841, d. 15 Sep 1914

Henry A. Gilbertson

M, b. 4 October 1878, d. 7 October 1958

Father*

Andrew Gilbertson b. 30 Jun 1830, d. 18 Feb 1891

Mother*

Anna Marie Moskau b. 6 Aug 1846, d. 3 May 1928

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 October 1878	Henry A. Gilbertson was born on 4 October 1878 at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Andrew Gilbertson and Anna Marie Moskau.
Marriage	circa 1906	Henry A. Gilbertson married Bertha Olson-Moen circa 1906.
Death	7 October 1958	Henry A. Gilbertson died on 7 October 1958 at Iowa, Wisconsin, at age 80 GILBERTSON FUNERAL WAS HELD ON FRIDAY Funeral services for Henry Gilbertson, 80, who passed away on Tuesday of last week in a Didgeville hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Lutheran church at Lone Rock. Mr. Gilbertson farmed in the Avoca area until his retirement 10 years ago to move to Ridgeway. Survivors include seven daughters. Mrs. Ray Kelliher, Mrs. Michael McMahan and Mrs. Bernice Bartle, all of Madison; Mrs. Edgar Mercer, Beloit; Mrs. Morris Peterson, Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. Lawrence Volk, Plain, and Lorraine Gilbertson, Avoca, and several grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the Ayers funeral home at Ridgeway.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 October 1878

Henry A. Gilbertson was born on 4 October 1878 at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Andrew Gilbertson and Anna Marie Moskau.

Marriage

circa 1906

Henry A. Gilbertson married Bertha Olson-Moen circa 1906.

Death

7 October 1958

Henry A. Gilbertson died on 7 October 1958 at Iowa, Wisconsin, at age 80 GILBERTSON FUNERAL WAS HELD ON FRIDAY Funeral services for Henry Gilbertson, 80, who passed away on Tuesday of last week in a Didgeville hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Lutheran church at Lone Rock. Mr. Gilbertson farmed in the Avoca area until his retirement 10 years ago to move to Ridgeway. Survivors include seven daughters. Mrs. Ray Kelliher, Mrs. Michael McMahan and Mrs. Bernice Bartle, all of Madison; Mrs. Edgar Mercer, Beloit; Mrs. Morris Peterson, Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. Lawrence Volk, Plain, and Lorraine Gilbertson, Avoca, and several grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the Ayers funeral home at Ridgeway.

Census Date	Location	Description
24 June 1900	Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin	Henry A. Gilbertson was listed as a son in Anna Marie Moskau's household on the 1900 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹
9 May 1910	Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin	Henry A. Gilbertson was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, living next door to Peter H. Gilbertson, age 30.²
22 January 1920	Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin.³
6 May 1940	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as father-in-law in Edgar Kuth Mercer's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

24 June 1900

Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin

Henry A. Gilbertson was listed as a son in Anna Marie Moskau's household on the 1900 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

9 May 1910

Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin

Henry A. Gilbertson was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin, living next door to Peter H. Gilbertson, age 30.²

22 January 1920

Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin

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

6 May 1940

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as father-in-law in Edgar Kuth Mercer's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Children of Henry A. Gilbertson and Bertha Olson-Moen

Andrew Orville Gilbertson b. 9 Feb 1907, d. 19 Apr 1984
Agnes Myrtle Gilbertson+ b. 2 Apr 1908, d. 2 Aug 1989
Sophia Gilbertson b. c Dec 1909
Margaret Gilbertson b. c 1912
Lawrence Gilbertson b. c 1914
Mabel Irene Gilbertson b. 14 Apr 1915, d. 14 Jun 1983
Carey Gilbertson b. c 1917
(?) Gilbertson b. c 1919

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 163.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0063; Image: 1139; FHL Number: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-36. Page 8b. Dwelling 132.

Bertha Olson-Moen

F, b. 11 April 1886, d. 20 March 1925

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1906	As of circa 1906,her married name was Gilbertson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1906

As of circa 1906,her married name was Gilbertson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 April 1886	Bertha Olson-Moen was born on 11 April 1886 at Baug, Valders, Norway.
Marriage	circa 1906	She married Henry A. Gilbertson, son of Andrew Gilbertson and Anna Marie Moskau, circa 1906.
Death	20 March 1925	Bertha Olson-Moen died on 20 March 1925 at Iowa, Wisconsin, at age 38.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 April 1886

Bertha Olson-Moen was born on 11 April 1886 at Baug, Valders, Norway.

Marriage

circa 1906

She married Henry A. Gilbertson, son of Andrew Gilbertson and Anna Marie Moskau, circa 1906.

Death

20 March 1925

Bertha Olson-Moen died on 20 March 1925 at Iowa, Wisconsin, at age 38.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 May 1910	Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin	Bertha Olson-Moen was listed as wife in Henry A. Gilbertson's household on the 1910 Census at Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; living next door to Peter H. Gilbertson, age 30.¹
22 January 1920	Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin	Bertha Olson-Moen was listed as a daughter in Henry A. Gilbertson's household on the 1920 Census at Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

9 May 1910

Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin

Bertha Olson-Moen was listed as wife in Henry A. Gilbertson's household on the 1910 Census at Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; living next door to Peter H. Gilbertson, age 30.¹

22 January 1920

Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin

Bertha Olson-Moen was listed as a daughter in Henry A. Gilbertson's household on the 1920 Census at Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

Bertha Olson-Moen had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Bertha Olson-Moen and Henry A. Gilbertson

Andrew Orville Gilbertson b. 9 Feb 1907, d. 19 Apr 1984
Agnes Myrtle Gilbertson+ b. 2 Apr 1908, d. 2 Aug 1989
Sophia Gilbertson b. c Dec 1909
Margaret Gilbertson b. c 1912
Lawrence Gilbertson b. c 1914
Mabel Irene Gilbertson b. 14 Apr 1915, d. 14 Jun 1983
Carey Gilbertson b. c 1917
(?) Gilbertson b. c 1919

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pulaski, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0063; Image: 1139; FHL Number: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Andrew Gilbertson

M, b. 30 June 1830, d. 18 February 1891

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Andrew Gilbertson married Anna Marie Moskau.
Birth	30 June 1830	Andrew Gilbertson was born on 30 June 1830 at Norway.
Death	18 February 1891	He died on 18 February 1891 at Iowa, Wisconsin, at age 60.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Andrew Gilbertson married Anna Marie Moskau.

Birth

30 June 1830

Andrew Gilbertson was born on 30 June 1830 at Norway.

Death

18 February 1891

He died on 18 February 1891 at Iowa, Wisconsin, at age 60.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin	Andrew Gilbertson was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin

Andrew Gilbertson was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Andrew Gilbertson and Anna Marie Moskau

Anna Gilbertson b. c 1865
Gilbert Gilbertson b. c 1867
Martha Gilbertson b. 7 Dec 1868, d. 20 May 1957
Peter Gilbertson b. c 1871
Garina Gilbertson b. Sep 1873
Andrina Gilbertson b. Jun 1876
Henry A. Gilbertson+ b. 4 Oct 1878, d. 7 Oct 1958
Albert George Gilbertson b. Apr 1887

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1429 Page Number 82B.

Anna Marie Moskau

F, b. 6 August 1846, d. 3 May 1928

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Marie Moskau was also known as Annie.
Married Name		Her married name was Gilbertson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Marie Moskau was also known as Annie.

Married Name

Her married name was Gilbertson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anna Marie Moskau married Andrew Gilbertson.
Birth	6 August 1846	Anna Marie Moskau was born on 6 August 1846 at Norway.
Death	3 May 1928	She died on 3 May 1928 at Wisconsin at age 81 Mrs. Anna Maria Moskau Gilbertson, died at the home of her son Albert on May 3. Deceased was born in Laud, Norway, Aug. 6, 1846. Her age at death was 81 years, 8 months, 27 days. She migrated to America with her parents at the age of 10 years. They lived for a short time at Wiota, Wis., then moved to Highland, Wis. She united in holy matrimony to Mr. Andrew Dolrude Gilbertson in 1863. Her husband preceeded her in death 37 years ago. To this union were born nine children, one dying in infancy. Those who mourn her death are; Mrs. Andrew Hanson of Avoca; Gilbert Gilbertson of Dodgeville; Mrs. Chas. Larson of Avoca; Mrs. A.B. Benson of Bismark, N. Dakota; Mrs. Ben Rhinerson of Edmund, Mr. Henry Gilbertson of Hollandale and Mr. Albert Gilbertson at home. Twenty-eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Mrs. Gilbertson was a devout, kind Christian mother. A faithful church member, confessed her sins, but had a firm faith in Savior. Received comfort and spiritual strength from the word of God and the sacrament even though she experienced physical pain and suffering many times. Especially during her last illness. Funeral services were held at the Otter Creek church, with interment in the local cemetery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna Marie Moskau married Andrew Gilbertson.

Birth

6 August 1846

Anna Marie Moskau was born on 6 August 1846 at Norway.

Death

3 May 1928

She died on 3 May 1928 at Wisconsin at age 81 Mrs. Anna Maria Moskau Gilbertson, died at the home of her son Albert on May 3. Deceased was born in Laud, Norway, Aug. 6, 1846. Her age at death was 81 years, 8 months, 27 days.

She migrated to America with her parents at the age of 10 years. They lived for a short time at Wiota, Wis., then moved to Highland, Wis. She united in holy matrimony to Mr. Andrew Dolrude Gilbertson in 1863. Her husband preceeded her in death 37 years ago.

To this union were born nine children, one dying in infancy. Those who mourn her death are; Mrs. Andrew Hanson of Avoca; Gilbert Gilbertson of Dodgeville; Mrs. Chas. Larson of Avoca; Mrs. A.B. Benson of Bismark, N. Dakota; Mrs. Ben Rhinerson of Edmund, Mr. Henry Gilbertson of Hollandale and Mr. Albert Gilbertson at home. Twenty-eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Mrs. Gilbertson was a devout, kind Christian mother. A faithful church member, confessed her sins, but had a firm faith in Savior. Received comfort and spiritual strength from the word of God and the sacrament even though she experienced physical pain and suffering many times. Especially during her last illness.

Funeral services were held at the Otter Creek church, with interment in the local cemetery.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin	Anna Marie Moskau was listed as wife in Andrew Gilbertson's household on the 1880 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹
24 June 1900	Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin	Anna Marie Moskau was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin

Anna Marie Moskau was listed as wife in Andrew Gilbertson's household on the 1880 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

24 June 1900

Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin

Anna Marie Moskau was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

Anna Marie Moskau had 9 with 8 living in 1900 children.

Children of Anna Marie Moskau and Andrew Gilbertson

Anna Gilbertson b. c 1865
Gilbert Gilbertson b. c 1867
Martha Gilbertson b. 7 Dec 1868, d. 20 May 1957
Peter Gilbertson b. c 1871
Garina Gilbertson b. Sep 1873
Andrina Gilbertson b. Jun 1876
Henry A. Gilbertson+ b. 4 Oct 1878, d. 7 Oct 1958
Albert George Gilbertson b. Apr 1887

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1429 Page Number 82B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 163.

James Riley

M, b. January 1867, d. before 1910

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	January 1867	James Riley was born in January 1867 at Illinois.
Marriage	circa 1893	He married Chloe May Bateman circa 1893.
Death	before 1910	James Riley died before 1910.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1867

James Riley was born in January 1867 at Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1893

He married Chloe May Bateman circa 1893.

Death

before 1910

James Riley died before 1910.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1900	Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois	James Riley was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois

James Riley was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois.¹

Children of James Riley and Chloe May Bateman

Joseph Bendetter Riley b. May 1896
Margaurite Riley b. Aug 1898

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 84.

Joseph Bendetter Riley

M, b. May 1896

Father*

James Riley b. Jan 1867, d. b 1910

Mother*

Chloe May Bateman b. Nov 1874, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Joseph Bendetter Riley was also known as Burdette Joseph.
Name Variation		Joseph Bendetter Riley was also known as Bendetter.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Joseph Bendetter Riley was also known as Burdette Joseph.

Name Variation

Joseph Bendetter Riley was also known as Bendetter.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	May 1896	Joseph Bendetter Riley was born in May 1896 at Illinois.
		He was the son of James Riley and Chloe May Bateman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

May 1896

Joseph Bendetter Riley was born in May 1896 at Illinois.

He was the son of James Riley and Chloe May Bateman.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1900	Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois	Joseph Bendetter Riley was listed as a son in James Riley's household on the 1900 Census at Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois.¹
15 April 1910	Warren, Jo Daviess, Illinois	Joseph Bendetter Riley was listed as a son in Chloe May Bateman's household on the 1910 Census at Warren, Jo Daviess, Illinois.²
1915	Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas	Joseph Bendetter Riley appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of John J. Witzel at Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas.
22 January 1920	Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas	Joseph Bendetter Riley was listed as a step-son in John J. Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas.³

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Joseph Bendetter Riley was listed as a son in James Riley's household on the 1900 Census at Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois.¹

15 April 1910

Warren, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Joseph Bendetter Riley was listed as a son in Chloe May Bateman's household on the 1910 Census at Warren, Jo Daviess, Illinois.²

1915

Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas

Joseph Bendetter Riley appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of John J. Witzel at Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas.

22 January 1920

Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas

Joseph Bendetter Riley was listed as a step-son in John J. Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas.³

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 84.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 18.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 455.

Margaurite Riley

F, b. August 1898

Father*

James Riley b. Jan 1867, d. b 1910

Mother*

Chloe May Bateman b. Nov 1874, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Margaurite Riley was also known as Marguerite.
Name Variation		Margaurite Riley was also known as Margarite.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Margaurite Riley was also known as Marguerite.

Name Variation

Margaurite Riley was also known as Margarite.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	August 1898	Margaurite Riley was born in August 1898 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of James Riley and Chloe May Bateman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

August 1898

Margaurite Riley was born in August 1898 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of James Riley and Chloe May Bateman.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1900	Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois	Margaurite Riley was listed as a daughter in James Riley's household on the 1900 Census at Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois.¹
15 April 1910	Warren, Jo Daviess, Illinois	Margaurite Riley was listed as a daughter in Chloe May Bateman's household on the 1910 Census at Warren, Jo Daviess, Illinois.²
1915	Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas	Margaurite Riley appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of John J. Witzel at Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas.
22 January 1920	Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas	Margaurite Riley was listed as a step-daughter in John J. Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas.³

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Margaurite Riley was listed as a daughter in James Riley's household on the 1900 Census at Stockton, Jo Daviess, Illinois.¹

15 April 1910

Warren, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Margaurite Riley was listed as a daughter in Chloe May Bateman's household on the 1910 Census at Warren, Jo Daviess, Illinois.²

1915

Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas

Margaurite Riley appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of John J. Witzel at Rock Creek, Nemaha, Kansas.

22 January 1920

Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas

Margaurite Riley was listed as a step-daughter in John J. Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Sabetha, Nemaha, Kansas.³

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 84.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 18.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 455.

O. L. Hoagland

M, b. circa 1817

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		O. L. Hoagland was also known as O. T.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

O. L. Hoagland was also known as O. T.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1817	O. L. Hoagland was born circa 1817 at Ohio or New York.
Marriage	before 1863	He married Sarah J. Sherer, daughter of Solomon Sherer and Maria Gedding, before 1863.
Divorce	before 1880	O. L. Hoagland and Sarah J. Sherer were divorced before 1880.
Marriage	before 1880	O. L. Hoagland married Mary Broadwell, daughter of (?) Broadwell and Des (?), before 1880.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1817

O. L. Hoagland was born circa 1817 at Ohio or New York.

Marriage

before 1863

He married Sarah J. Sherer, daughter of Solomon Sherer and Maria Gedding, before 1863.

Divorce

before 1880

O. L. Hoagland and Sarah J. Sherer were divorced before 1880.

Marriage

before 1880

O. L. Hoagland married Mary Broadwell, daughter of (?) Broadwell and Des (?), before 1880.

Census Date	Location	Description
27 August 1870	Montrose, Lee, Iowa	O. L. Hoagland was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Montrose, Lee, Iowa.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

27 August 1870

Montrose, Lee, Iowa

O. L. Hoagland was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Montrose, Lee, Iowa.¹

Children of O. L. Hoagland and Sarah J. Sherer

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 281.

Sarah J. Sherer

F, b. 17 March 1836, d. 22 July 1903

Father*

Solomon Sherer b. 6 Jun 1803, d. 14 Dec 1902

Mother*

Maria Gedding b. 26 Dec 1809

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1863	As of before 1863,her married name was Hoagland.
Married Name	before 1880	As of before 1880,her married name was Overton.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1863

As of before 1863,her married name was Hoagland.

Married Name

before 1880

As of before 1880,her married name was Overton.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 March 1836	Sarah J. Sherer was born on 17 March 1836 at Indiana or Ohio.
		She was the daughter of Solomon Sherer and Maria Gedding.
Marriage	before 1863	Sarah J. Sherer married O. L. Hoagland before 1863.
Divorce	before 1880	Sarah J. Sherer and O. L. Hoagland were divorced before 1880.
Marriage	before 1880	Sarah J. Sherer married Samuel M. Overton before 1880.
Death	22 July 1903	Sarah J. Sherer died on 22 July 1903 at age 67.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1836

Sarah J. Sherer was born on 17 March 1836 at Indiana or Ohio.

She was the daughter of Solomon Sherer and Maria Gedding.

Marriage

before 1863

Sarah J. Sherer married O. L. Hoagland before 1863.

Divorce

before 1880

Sarah J. Sherer and O. L. Hoagland were divorced before 1880.

Marriage

before 1880

Sarah J. Sherer married Samuel M. Overton before 1880.

Death

22 July 1903

Sarah J. Sherer died on 22 July 1903 at age 67.

Census Date	Location	Description
27 August 1870	Montrose, Lee, Iowa	Sarah J. Sherer was listed in O. L. Hoagland's household on the 1870 Census at Montrose, Lee, Iowa.¹
1880	Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska	Sarah J. Sherer was listed as wife in Samuel M. Overton's household on the 1880 Census at Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

27 August 1870

Montrose, Lee, Iowa

Sarah J. Sherer was listed in O. L. Hoagland's household on the 1870 Census at Montrose, Lee, Iowa.¹

1880

Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska

Sarah J. Sherer was listed as wife in Samuel M. Overton's household on the 1880 Census at Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska.²

Children of Sarah J. Sherer and O. L. Hoagland

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 281.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0746 Page Number 284B.

Samuel M. Overton

M, b. circa 1840

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1840	Samuel M. Overton was born circa 1840 at Ohio.
Marriage	before 1880	He married Sarah J. Sherer, daughter of Solomon Sherer and Maria Gedding, before 1880.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1840

Samuel M. Overton was born circa 1840 at Ohio.

Marriage

before 1880

He married Sarah J. Sherer, daughter of Solomon Sherer and Maria Gedding, before 1880.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska	Samuel M. Overton was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska

Samuel M. Overton was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0746 Page Number 284B.

John D. Hoagland

M, b. circa 1865

Father*

O. L. Hoagland b. c 1817

Mother*

Sarah J. Sherer b. 17 Mar 1836, d. 22 Jul 1903

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1865	John D. Hoagland was born circa 1865 at Iowa.
		He was the son of O. L. Hoagland and Sarah J. Sherer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1865

John D. Hoagland was born circa 1865 at Iowa.

He was the son of O. L. Hoagland and Sarah J. Sherer.

Census Date	Location	Description
27 August 1870	Montrose, Lee, Iowa	John D. Hoagland was listed in O. L. Hoagland's household on the 1870 Census at Montrose, Lee, Iowa.¹
1880	Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska	John D. Hoagland was listed as a step-son in Samuel M. Overton's household on the 1880 Census at Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska.²

Census Date

Location

Description

27 August 1870

Montrose, Lee, Iowa

John D. Hoagland was listed in O. L. Hoagland's household on the 1870 Census at Montrose, Lee, Iowa.¹

1880

Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska

John D. Hoagland was listed as a step-son in Samuel M. Overton's household on the 1880 Census at Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 281.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0746 Page Number 284B.

Edward L. Hoagland

M, b. circa 1869

Father*

O. L. Hoagland b. c 1817

Mother*

Sarah J. Sherer b. 17 Mar 1836, d. 22 Jul 1903

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edward L. Hoagland was also known as L. Eddie.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1869

Edward L. Hoagland was born circa 1869 at Iowa.

He was the son of O. L. Hoagland and Sarah J. Sherer.

Census Date

Location

Description

27 August 1870

Montrose, Lee, Iowa

Edward L. Hoagland was listed in O. L. Hoagland's household on the 1870 Census at Montrose, Lee, Iowa.¹

1880

Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska

Edward L. Hoagland was listed as a step-son in Samuel M. Overton's household on the 1880 Census at Town 19, Precinct 6, Custer, Nebraska.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 281.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0746 Page Number 284B.

James W. Creasey Sr.

M, b. 24 March 1829, d. 18 November 1913

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 March 1829

James W. Creasey Sr. was born on 24 March 1829 at Framlingham, Suffolk, England.

Marriage

24 August 1852

He married Emma Emmerson on 24 August 1852 at Aldringham, Suffolk, England.

Death

18 November 1913

James W. Creasey Sr. died on 18 November 1913 at New Plymouth, Canyon, Idaho, at age 84.

Census Date

Location

Description

30 August 1860

Seneca, Ontario, New York

James W. Creasey Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Seneca, Ontario, New York.¹

21 June 1870

Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

2 June 1880

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

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

1 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

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

22 April 1910

New Plymouth, Canyon, Idaho

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at New Plymouth, Canyon, Idaho.⁵

James W. Creasey Sr. and Emma Emmerson immigrated in 1852.
James W. Creasey Sr. witnessed the adoption of Pearl Ostertrout before 1900.

Children of James W. Creasey Sr. and Emma Emmerson

George Washington Creasey b. 30 Aug 1854, d. 4 Jun 1928
David Emerson Creasey+ b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 5 Jul 1942
Floyd Jackson Creasey b. 30 May 1865, d. 19 May 1952
Fred Delos Creasey b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 24 Jun 1947
James Foster Creasey Jr. b. 12 Mar 1874, d. 17 Mar 1967
Pearl Ostertrout b. Feb 1886

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 196. Dwelling 1564.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 13. Stamp 182. Dwelling 88.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED261. Dwelling 10.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 11.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED96. Dwelling 82.

Emma Emmerson

F, b. 16 August 1834, d. 26 March 1908

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

24 August 1852

As of 24 August 1852,her married name was Creasey.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 August 1834

Emma Emmerson was born on 16 August 1834 at Leiston, Suffolk, England.

Marriage

24 August 1852

She married James W. Creasey Sr. on 24 August 1852 at Aldringham, Suffolk, England.

Death

26 March 1908

Emma Emmerson died on 26 March 1908 at New Plymouth, Canyon, Idaho, at age 73.

Census Date

Location

Description

30 August 1860

Seneca, Ontario, New York

Emma Emmerson was listed in James W. Creasey Sr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Seneca, Ontario, New York.¹

21 June 1870

Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin

Emma Emmerson was listed in James W. Creasey Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

2 June 1880

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emma Emmerson was listed as wife in James W. Creasey Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emma Emmerson was listed as wife in James W. Creasey Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Emma Emmerson and James W. Creasey Sr. immigrated in 1852.
Emma Emmerson witnessed the adoption of Pearl Ostertrout before 1900.
Emma Emmerson had 7 with 5 living in 1900 children.

Children of Emma Emmerson and James W. Creasey Sr.

George Washington Creasey b. 30 Aug 1854, d. 4 Jun 1928
David Emerson Creasey+ b. 23 Sep 1857, d. 5 Jul 1942
Floyd Jackson Creasey b. 30 May 1865, d. 19 May 1952
Fred Delos Creasey b. 5 Apr 1871, d. 24 Jun 1947
James Foster Creasey Jr. b. 12 Mar 1874, d. 17 Mar 1967
Pearl Ostertrout b. Feb 1886

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 196. Dwelling 1564.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 13. Stamp 182. Dwelling 88.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED261. Dwelling 10.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 11.

George Washington Creasey

M, b. 30 August 1854, d. 4 June 1928

Father*

James W. Creasey Sr. b. 24 Mar 1829, d. 18 Nov 1913

Mother*

Emma Emmerson b. 16 Aug 1834, d. 26 Mar 1908

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 August 1854

George Washington Creasey was born on 30 August 1854 at Geneva, Ontario, New York.

He was the son of James W. Creasey Sr. and Emma Emmerson.

Marriage

16 March 1901

George Washington Creasey married Dora Bruhn on 16 March 1901 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

4 June 1928

George Washington Creasey died on 4 June 1928 at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 73.

Census Date

Location

Description

30 August 1860

Seneca, Ontario, New York

George Washington Creasey was listed in James W. Creasey Sr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Seneca, Ontario, New York.¹

21 June 1870

Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin

George Washington Creasey was listed in James W. Creasey Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 196. Dwelling 1564.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 13. Stamp 182. Dwelling 88.

Verna Elizabeth Wehnke

F, b. 26 March 1913, d. 1 March 2004

Father*

William C. Wehnke b. Jan 1881, d. 1930

Mother*

Emma Sarah Kopp b. Feb 1890, d. Dec 1948

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

23 June 1934

As of 23 June 1934,her married name was Shepard.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 March 1913

Verna Elizabeth Wehnke was born on 26 March 1913 at Ipswitch, rural Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William C. Wehnke and Emma Sarah Kopp.

Marriage

23 June 1934

Verna Elizabeth Wehnke married Frankie L. Shepard on 23 June 1934 at Galena, Illinois.

Death

1 March 2004

Verna Elizabeth Wehnke died on 1 March 2004 at Lancaster, Wisconsin, at age 90 Verna Elizabeth Shepard, age 90, of Platteville, died on Monday, March 1, 2004, at Orchard Manor, Lancaster. Verna was born on March 26, 1913, in Ipswitch, rural Platteville, the daughter of William and Sarah Emma (Kopp) Wehnke. She was united in marriage Frankie L. Shepard on June 23, 1934, in Galena, Ill. Frankie preceded her in death in 1963. Verna was a bookkeeper for McLellans Dime Store, Montgomery Ward and Northern Propane. She was an active member of First English Church. She was a member of the Rachel Rebekah Lodge where she was past noble grand and also served as recording secretary. She was also a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. A quiet, gentle woman, Verna loved her grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, dancing and traveling with her family. She is survived by four daughters, Donna (Robert) Brugger of Fennimore, and Norma Shepard, Sandra (Anson) Sheldon and Karen Shepard all of Platteville; seven grandchildren, Brad (Pam) Brugger of Oregon, Bret (Jenel) Brugger of Green Bay, Brian (Becky) Brugger of Verona, Bob (Shelley) Brugger of Plattmouth, Neb., Anthony (Pam) Sheldon of Beaver Dam, Andy (Lori) Sheldon of Trempealeau, and Amy (Jamey) Kite of Livingston; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, LeRoy Wehnke. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2004, at FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Platteville. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. The Rev. JoAnn Post will officiate. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at the BENDORF FUNERAL HOME, Platteville, or from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Verna Elizabeth Shepard Memorial Fund. The Bendorf Funeral Home is serving the family.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 January 1920

Elk Grove, Lafayette, Wisconsin

Verna Elizabeth Wehnke was listed as a daughter in William C. Wehnke's household on the 1920 Census at Elk Grove, Lafayette, Wisconsin.¹

12 April 1930

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

Verna Elizabeth Wehnke was listed as a daughter in Emma Sarah Kopp's household on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Child of Verna Elizabeth Wehnke and Frankie L. Shepard

Sandra Shepard+ d. 22 Sep 2010

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Dwelling 83.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 51.

Frankie L. Shepard

M, d. 1963

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

23 June 1934

Frankie L. Shepard married Verna Elizabeth Wehnke, daughter of William C. Wehnke and Emma Sarah Kopp, on 23 June 1934 at Galena, Illinois.

Death

1963

Frankie L. Shepard died in 1963.

Child of Frankie L. Shepard and Verna Elizabeth Wehnke

Sandra Shepard+ d. 22 Sep 2010

LeRoy Wehnke

M, b. 27 November 1910, d. 20 December 1980

Father*

William C. Wehnke b. Jan 1881, d. 1930

Mother*

Emma Sarah Kopp b. Feb 1890, d. Dec 1948

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 November 1910

LeRoy Wehnke was born on 27 November 1910 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of William C. Wehnke and Emma Sarah Kopp.

Marriage

8 January 1932

LeRoy Wehnke married Velma Leslie VanNatta, daughter of Philip Henry VanNatta and Margaret Anna Berg, on 8 January 1932.

Death

20 December 1980

LeRoy Wehnke died on 20 December 1980 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 70.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 January 1920

Elk Grove, Lafayette, Wisconsin

LeRoy Wehnke was listed as a son in William C. Wehnke's household on the 1920 Census at Elk Grove, Lafayette, Wisconsin.¹

LeRoy Wehnke obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta

Beverly Margaret Wehnke b. 14 Oct 1935, d. 16 Oct 2017

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Dwelling 83.

Sandra Shepard

F, d. 22 September 2010

Father*

Frankie L. Shepard d. 1963

Mother*

Verna Elizabeth Wehnke b. 26 Mar 1913, d. 1 Mar 2004

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

4 May 1968

As of 4 May 1968,her married name was Sheldon.

Life Event

Date

Description

Sandra Shepard was the daughter of Frankie L. Shepard and Verna Elizabeth Wehnke.

Marriage

4 May 1968

Sandra Shepard married Anson J. Sheldon, son of Harrison Sheldon and Clara Riesen, on 4 May 1968.

Death

22 September 2010

Sandra Shepard died on 22 September 2010.

Anson J. Sheldon

M, b. 1 May 1931, d. 26 January 2015

Father*

Harrison Sheldon

Mother*

Clara Riesen

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anson J. Sheldon was also known as A. J.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 May 1931

Anson J. Sheldon was born on 1 May 1931.

He was the son of Harrison Sheldon and Clara Riesen.

Marriage

4 May 1968

Anson J. Sheldon married Sandra Shepard, daughter of Frankie L. Shepard and Verna Elizabeth Wehnke, on 4 May 1968.

Death

26 January 2015

Anson J. Sheldon died on 26 January 2015 at age 83 Anson J. “A J” Sheldon, 83, of Livingston, formerly of Platteville, died on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the VA Hospital, Madison. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday or after 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Anson Sheldon Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Anson was born on May 1, 1931 at Ipswitch, Lafayette County the son of Harrison and Clara (Riesen) Sheldon. He was married to Sandra Shepard on May 4, 1968 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2010. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He hauled milk for thirty years working with his brother, Don Sheldon. Anson then worked at Woodward Printing for over twenty years where he did maintenance and later became a press operator. Anson was a member of the VFW Post #5274. He always enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his three children, Anthony Sheldon and their family, Joshua and Allison of Beaver Dam, WI; Andy Sheldon and their family, Cody and Drew of Trempealeau, WI; Amy (Jamey) Kite and their family, Blayne, Grace, Kora, and Faith of Livingston, WI; two sisters, Ruth Dull of Platteville, and Dorothy Busch-Schambow of Livingston; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harrison, Kenny and Don and sister, Ethleen Sheldon.

Charles A. Kopp

M, b. March 1839, d. after January 1920

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Charles A. Kopp married unknown (?).

Birth

March 1839

Charles A. Kopp was born in March 1839 at Prussia.

Death

after January 1920

He died after January 1920.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

Charles A. Kopp was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

20 April 1910

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

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

24 January 1920

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as father in John E. Kopp's household on the 1920 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.³

Charles A. Kopp immigrated in 1841.

Children of Charles A. Kopp and unknown (?)

August Kopp
George Kopp
John E. Kopp+ b. Sep 1878
Clara Kopp b. Mar 1882
Henry Kopp b. Apr 1885
Emma Sarah Kopp+ b. Feb 1890, d. Dec 1948

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 34, 37.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 65.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED121. Dwelling 75.

unknown (?)

F, d. before 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Kopp.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Unknown (?) married Charles A. Kopp.

Birth

Unknown (?) was born at Prussia.

Death

before 1900

She died before 1900.

Children of unknown (?) and Charles A. Kopp

August Kopp
George Kopp
John E. Kopp+ b. Sep 1878
Clara Kopp b. Mar 1882
Henry Kopp b. Apr 1885
Emma Sarah Kopp+ b. Feb 1890, d. Dec 1948

John E. Kopp

M, b. September 1878

Father*

Charles A. Kopp b. Mar 1839, d. a Jan 1920

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1878

John E. Kopp was born in September 1878 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles A. Kopp and unknown (?).

Marriage

circa 1909

John E. Kopp married Margaret (?) circa 1909.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

John E. Kopp was listed as a son in Charles A. Kopp's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

20 April 1910

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

John E. Kopp was listed as a son in Charles A. Kopp's household on the 1910 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.²

24 January 1920

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

John E. Kopp was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.³

Children of John E. Kopp and Margaret (?)

Mary Kopp b. c Mar 1910
Walter Kopp b. c 1913
Florence Kopp b. c 1918

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 34, 37.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 65.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED121. Dwelling 75.

Clara Kopp

F, b. March 1882

Father*

Charles A. Kopp b. Mar 1839, d. a Jan 1920

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Helling.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Clara Kopp married Henry Helling.

Birth

March 1882

Clara Kopp was born in March 1882 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Charles A. Kopp and unknown (?).

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

Clara Kopp was listed as a daughter in Charles A. Kopp's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 34, 37.