Clarence A. Koehn

M, b. 27 July 1919, d. 17 March 1996
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 July 1919Clarence A. Koehn was born on 27 July 1919.
Marriage18 February 1944He married Wilma M. Cihak, daughter of Thomas Joseph Cihak and Julia (?), on 18 February 1944 at first marriage for her, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
Death17 March 1996Clarence A. Koehn died on 17 March 1996 at age 76.
  • Clarence A. Koehn obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Tyndall, Bon Homme, South Dakota.

Thomas Joseph Cihak

M, b. 22 December 1889, d. 19 June 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationThomas Joseph Cihak was also known as Tom.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 December 1889Thomas Joseph Cihak was born on 22 December 1889 at South Dakota.
Marriagecirca 1914He married Julia (?) circa 1914.
Death19 June 1951Thomas Joseph Cihak died on 19 June 1951 at Charles Mix, South Dakota, at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 April 1930Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South DakotaThomas Joseph Cihak was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Children of Thomas Joseph Cihak and Julia (?)

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED19. Dwelling 38.

Julia (?)

F, b. circa 1894
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1914As of circa 1914,her married name was Cihak.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1894Julia (?) was born circa 1894 at South Dakota.
Marriagecirca 1914She married Thomas Joseph Cihak circa 1914.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 April 1930Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South DakotaJulia (?) was listed as wife in Thomas Joseph Cihak's household on the 1930 Census at Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Children of Julia (?) and Thomas Joseph Cihak

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED19. Dwelling 38.

Violet Cihak

F, b. circa 1915
Father*Thomas Joseph Cihak b. 22 Dec 1889, d. 19 Jun 1951
Mother*Julia (?) b. c 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1915Violet Cihak was born circa 1915 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Thomas Joseph Cihak and Julia (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
23 April 1930Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South DakotaViolet Cihak was listed as a daughter in Thomas Joseph Cihak's household on the 1930 Census at Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED19. Dwelling 38.

William Cihak

M, b. circa 1916
Father*Thomas Joseph Cihak b. 22 Dec 1889, d. 19 Jun 1951
Mother*Julia (?) b. c 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916William Cihak was born circa 1916 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Thomas Joseph Cihak and Julia (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
23 April 1930Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South DakotaWilliam Cihak was listed as a son in Thomas Joseph Cihak's household on the 1930 Census at Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED19. Dwelling 38.

Thomas Cihak

M, b. 25 November 1920, d. September 1975
Father*Thomas Joseph Cihak b. 22 Dec 1889, d. 19 Jun 1951
Mother*Julia (?) b. c 1894
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationThomas Cihak was also known as Tommy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 November 1920Thomas Cihak was born on 25 November 1920 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Thomas Joseph Cihak and Julia (?).
DeathSeptember 1975Thomas Cihak died in September 1975 at age 54.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 April 1930Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South DakotaThomas Cihak was listed as a son in Thomas Joseph Cihak's household on the 1930 Census at Lone Tree, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
  • Thomas Cihak obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence not specified.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED19. Dwelling 38.

Mason I. Chamberlin

M, b. 15 January 1877, d. after 1959
Father*J. Madison Chamberlin b. c 1841
Mother*Lucy (?) b. c 1842
Mason Chamberlin - 20 May 1938 -Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMason I. Chamberlin was also known as M.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 January 1877Mason I. Chamberlin was born on 15 January 1877 at Iowa also reported as Minnesota.
He was the son of J. Madison Chamberlin and Lucy (?).
Marriage1909Mason I. Chamberlin married Elizabeth A. Cunningham in 1909 at Faulk, South Dakota.
Deathafter 1959Mason I. Chamberlin died after 1959.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Le Roy, Mower, MinnesotaMason I. Chamberlin was listed as a son in J. Madison Chamberlin's household on the 1880 Census at Le Roy, Mower, Minnesota.1
1900Lodi, Mower, MinnesotaMason I. Chamberlin was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lodi, Mower, Minnesota.
21 January 1920Lafoon, Faulk, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Lafoon, Faulk, South Dakota.2
  • On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Faulk, South Dakota.
  • Mason I. Chamberlin, as the father of the bride, attended the wedding of Rosemary D. Chamberlin and Dr. Kenneth Earl Sadler on 20 May 1938 at Faulk, South Dakota; His County of Residence: Charles Mix; Her County of Residence: Faulk.3

Children of Mason I. Chamberlin and Elizabeth A. Cunningham

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0626 Page Number 464C.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED140. Dwelling 4.
  3. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.

Elizabeth A. Cunningham

F, b. circa 1887, d. after 1959
Lida (Cunningham) Chamberlin - 20 May 1938 -Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth A. Cunningham was also known as Lida A.
Name VariationElizabeth A. Cunningham was also known as Lula E.
Married Name1909As of 1909,her married name was Chamberlin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1887Elizabeth A. Cunningham was born circa 1887 at Indiana.
Marriage1909She married Mason I. Chamberlin, son of J. Madison Chamberlin and Lucy (?), in 1909 at Faulk, South Dakota.
Deathafter 1959Elizabeth A. Cunningham died after 1959.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 January 1920Lafoon, Faulk, South DakotaElizabeth A. Cunningham was listed as wife in Mason I. Chamberlin's household on the 1920 Census at Lafoon, Faulk, South Dakota.1
  • Elizabeth A. Cunningham, as the mother of the bride, attended the wedding of Rosemary D. Chamberlin and Dr. Kenneth Earl Sadler on 20 May 1938 at Faulk, South Dakota; His County of Residence: Charles Mix; Her County of Residence: Faulk.2

Children of Elizabeth A. Cunningham and Mason I. Chamberlin

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED140. Dwelling 4.
  2. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.

Charles Tiernan

M, b. 11 September 1887, d. 21 February 1957
Father*Frank Tiernan b. Jan 1855
Mother*Annie (?) b. Nov 1860
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 September 1887Charles Tiernan was born on 11 September 1887 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frank Tiernan and Annie (?).
Marriagecirca 1914Charles Tiernan married Mary H. Klein, daughter of Oscar E. Klein and Ellen R. (?), circa 1914.
Death21 February 1957Charles Tiernan died on 21 February 1957 at age 69.
Burial23 February 1957He was buried on 23 February 1957 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinCharles Tiernan was listed as a son in Frank Tiernan's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1
9 April 1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinCharles Tiernan was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.2

Children of Charles Tiernan and Mary H. Klein

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED148. Dwelling 74.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED194. Dwelling 17.

Mary H. Klein

F, b. 30 January 1894, d. 23 November 1982
Father*Oscar E. Klein b. Nov 1860, d. b 1930
Mother*Ellen R. (?) b. Mar 1865
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1914As of circa 1914,her married name was Tiernan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 January 1894Mary H. Klein was born on 30 January 1894 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Oscar E. Klein and Ellen R. (?).
Marriagecirca 1914Mary H. Klein married Charles Tiernan, son of Frank Tiernan and Annie (?), circa 1914.
Death23 November 1982Mary H. Klein died on 23 November 1982 at age 88.
Burial27 November 1982She was buried on 27 November 1982 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee Ward 19, Milwaukee, WisconsinMary H. Klein was listed as a daughter in Oscar E. Klein's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee Ward 19, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1
9 April 1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinMary H. Klein was listed as wife in Charles Tiernan's household on the 1930 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.2

Children of Mary H. Klein and Charles Tiernan

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED165. Dwelling 55-79.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED194. Dwelling 17.

Ellen R. (?)

F, b. March 1865
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1887As of circa 1887,her married name was Klein.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1865Ellen R. (?) was born in March 1865 at Canada.
Marriagecirca 1887She married Oscar E. Klein circa 1887.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee Ward 19, Milwaukee, WisconsinEllen R. (?) was listed as wife in Oscar E. Klein's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee Ward 19, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1
9 April 1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinEllen R. (?) was listed as mother-in-law in Charles Tiernan's household on the 1930 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.2
  • Ellen R. (?) had 5 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Ellen R. (?) and Oscar E. Klein

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED165. Dwelling 55-79.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED194. Dwelling 17.

Oscar E. Klein

M, b. November 1860, d. before 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1860Oscar E. Klein was born in November 1860 at New York also reported as Canada.
Marriagecirca 1887He married Ellen R. (?) circa 1887.
Deathbefore 1930Oscar E. Klein died before 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee Ward 19, Milwaukee, WisconsinOscar E. Klein was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee Ward 19, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Children of Oscar E. Klein and Ellen R. (?)

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED165. Dwelling 55-79.

James Tiernan

M, b. circa 1919, d. before 2009
Father*Charles Tiernan b. 11 Sep 1887, d. 21 Feb 1957
Mother*Mary H. Klein b. 30 Jan 1894, d. 23 Nov 1982
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames Tiernan was also known as Jim.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919James Tiernan was born circa 1919 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Tiernan and Mary H. Klein.
Deathbefore 2009James Tiernan died before 2009.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinJames Tiernan was listed as a son in Charles Tiernan's household on the 1930 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED194. Dwelling 17.

William C. Tiernan

M, b. 7 October 1924, d. 6 August 2011
Father*Charles Tiernan b. 11 Sep 1887, d. 21 Feb 1957
Mother*Mary H. Klein b. 30 Jan 1894, d. 23 Nov 1982
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam C. Tiernan was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 October 1924William C. Tiernan was born on 7 October 1924 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Tiernan and Mary H. Klein.
Marriage3 May 1988William C. Tiernan married Elsie Gray on 3 May 1988.
Death6 August 2011William C. Tiernan died on 6 August 2011 at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinWilliam C. Tiernan was listed as a son in Charles Tiernan's household on the 1930 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED194. Dwelling 17.

Frank Tiernan

M, b. January 1855
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1855Frank Tiernan was born in January 1855 at Ireland.
Marriagecirca 1885He married Annie (?) circa 1885.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinFrank Tiernan was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Children of Frank Tiernan and Annie (?)

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED148. Dwelling 74.

Annie (?)

F, b. November 1860
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1885As of circa 1885,her married name was Tiernan.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1860Annie (?) was born in November 1860 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1885She married Frank Tiernan circa 1885.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinAnnie (?) was listed as wife in Frank Tiernan's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Children of Annie (?) and Frank Tiernan

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED148. Dwelling 74.

Grace E. Tiernan

F, b. 16 December 1889, d. 29 February 1968
Father*Frank Tiernan b. Jan 1855
Mother*Annie (?) b. Nov 1860
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 December 1889Grace E. Tiernan was born on 16 December 1889 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Tiernan and Annie (?).
UNMARRIED1968As of 1968, Grace E. Tiernan was never married.
Death29 February 1968She died on 29 February 1968 at age 78.
Burial4 March 1968She was buried on 4 March 1968 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinGrace E. Tiernan was listed as a daughter in Frank Tiernan's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED148. Dwelling 74.

Abbie Tiernan

F, b. May 1892
Father*Frank Tiernan b. Jan 1855
Mother*Annie (?) b. Nov 1860
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1892Abbie Tiernan was born in May 1892 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Tiernan and Annie (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinAbbie Tiernan was listed as a daughter in Frank Tiernan's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED148. Dwelling 74.

Francis Tiernan

F, b. November 1894
Father*Frank Tiernan b. Jan 1855
Mother*Annie (?) b. Nov 1860
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1894Francis Tiernan was born in November 1894 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Tiernan and Annie (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinFrancis Tiernan was listed as a daughter in Frank Tiernan's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED148. Dwelling 74.

George H. Tiernan

M, b. 12 July 1898, d. 19 February 1973
Father*Frank Tiernan b. Jan 1855
Mother*Annie (?) b. Nov 1860
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 July 1898George H. Tiernan was born on 12 July 1898 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frank Tiernan and Annie (?).
Death19 February 1973George H. Tiernan died on 19 February 1973 at age 74.
Burial21 February 1973He was buried on 21 February 1973 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 June 1900Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinGeorge H. Tiernan was listed as a son in Frank Tiernan's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED148. Dwelling 74.

Peter Horkan

M, b. 1825, d. 3 April 1872
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeter Horkan married Bridget Rewan.
Birth1825Peter Horkan was born in 1825 at Mayo, Ireland.
Death3 April 1872He died on 3 April 1872.
  • Possibly the next family to settle in Dellona was that of Mr. and Mrs. Peter HORKAN. Peter HORKAN was born in County Mayo, Ireland, in 1825, and resided there until his immigration to the Untied States. His wife, whom he married in Ireland, was Bridget _______, born in 1816 and died December 25th, 1894. They came first to Toronto, Canada, and there their first child, George, was born. During the season of 1846 they removed to Sligo (Dellona), settling there shortly after on the HICKEY family, on the farm now owned by Mrs. John HORKAN of Reedsburg, where the remainder of their years were spent. He died April 3, 1872. They were the parents of six children, George, Ellen, James, Mary, William, and John. The first named married Bridget DAVENPORT, and located on the farm now occupied by his grandson, Glen HORKAN, in Dellona; besides Glen, George and Ellen HORKAN, had eleven children: James HORKAN, who married to Catherine TIMLIN, resided on the homestead, now occupied by their son, Glen; Frank HORKAN, who, married to Catharine WELCH, occupies the farm formerly owned by James RILEY, in Dellona; Mary, wife of Edward DONAHUE, resides on the old DONAHUE farm in Dellona; Steve, married to Theresa HAYES, now living in Baraboo; George, married to Helena WELCH, residing in Reedsburg; Nellie, wife of Nelson WINNIE, (deceased); Adelia, Carrie, and Theresa of Chicago;; and Katharine, wife of John H. CROAL, deceased, formerly of Reedsburg.

Children of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan

Bridget Rewan

F, b. 1816, d. 25 December 1894
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Horkan.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBridget Rewan married Peter Horkan.
Birth1816Bridget Rewan was born in 1816 at Ireland.
Death25 December 1894She died on 25 December 1894 at 78y.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinBridget Rewan was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Bridget Rewan and Peter Horkan

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 64D.

George Horkan Sr.

M, b. 25 December 1840, d. 5 March 1925
Father*Peter Horkan b. 1825, d. 3 Apr 1872
Mother*Bridget Rewan b. 1816, d. 25 Dec 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 December 1840George Horkan Sr. was born on 25 December 1840 at Toronto, Canada.
He was the son of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan.
MarriageJanuary 1871George Horkan Sr. married Bridget Ellen Davenport, daughter of Stephen Davenport and Mary MacNemara, in January 1871.
Death5 March 1925George Horkan Sr. died on 5 March 1925 at age 84.
ProbateMay 1927His estate was probated in May 1927 Decision upheld by high court regarding assets of estate of George Horkan to Catherine Horkan Croal.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal May 3, 1927 - Decision upheld by high court regarding assets of estate of George Horkan to Catherine Horkan Croal
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinGeorge Horkan Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1900Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to James Horkan.3
23 April 1910Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin, household includes granddaughter Helen W. Mulligan, age 6.4
5 January 1920Reedburg Ward 2, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Reedburg Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.5
  • GEORGE HORKAN. Including his sons, who are now prosperous agriculturists, George Horkan, living retired at Reedsburg, represents a family which for three generations has been identified with the improvement, development and cultivation of Sauk County lands. The family have proved industrious and valuable citizens in every sense of the word. More than seventy years have come and gone since the name was first introduced into Sauk County annals, and they especially figure in the early history of Dellona Township. When the family moved to this region Mr. George Horkan was a child of about six years. He was born in Toronto, Canada, December 25, 1840, and was a Christmas gift to his parents, Peter and Bridget Horkan. His parents were both natives of Ireland and moved to Toronto, Canada, a short time before the birth of their son George. Peter Horkan kept a hotel in Toronto a couple of years and then moved to a farm near Port Iope, Ontario. From there he went to Illinois and had a farm in that state. In 1846 Peter Horkan, Patrick Mulligan and William Recliff all walked from their Illinois community to Sauk County, Wisconsin.
    After pursuing their investigations for some time they finally located upon land in Dellona Township near the north line of the county. Peter Horkan acquired a tract of Government land and it was one of the first tracts taken up by a permanent settler in that township. After bringing his family here he lived through all the hardships and changing conditions of the frontier settler. He saw the land which he had taken up gradually improved and developed into a fine farm and at the same time the region about him was opened up and gradually peopled with substantial settlers. Peter Horkan died at his home in Dellona Township about thirty-eight years ago and his widow subsequently removed to Reedsburg and has now been deceased about twenty years. They were the parents of six children: George; Ellen; James, deceased; Mary; W. Horkan, who. lives in Duluth; and John, who occupies the old homestead. George Horkan had limited opportunities to gain an education when a boy, since the early schools of Dellona Township were largely supported on the subscription plan and their terms lasted for only a few months each winter. He found plenty of employment in the woods or in the fields of his father's farm and after reaching his majority he acquired part of the old homestead and his enterprise enabled him to add to his possessions there until he owned 160 acres. This farm is now a complete and model place and is occupied and managed by his son James. Mr. Horkan also cleared up and improved another tract of land and later bought the Riley farm of 163 acres in the same township, where his son Frank now lives.
    After nearly fifty years of continuous work as a farmer Mr. Horkan
    came to Reedsburg in 1909 and has since lived retired at 446 North
    Park Street. He is the owner of considerable city property, including
    three houses and lots in Reedsburg. He began life with very little except his own industry and has accomplished a satisfying material independence. For years he plowed his land with oxen and he bought and paid for his first yoke of oxen by cutting hoop poles. In politics Mr. Horkan is a republican. At one time he was chairman of the township board of Dellona Township. He and his family are active members of the Catholic Church. In January, 1871, he married Miss Bridget Davenport, who was born in the State of Vermont May 18, 1850, a daughter of Stephen and Mary (MacNemara) Davenport. During the early fifties the Davenport family came out to Wisconsin and located in Juneau County, where her parents spent the rest of their worthy and useful lives. Her father died in 1882 and her mother in 1889, and both were about seventy-two years old when they passed away. Mrs. Horkan was the fifth in a family of six children, the others being: Patrick, of Baraboo; Mary, wife of John Scully, of Juneau County; James and John, deceased; and Michael, deceased. While Mr. Horkan's material achievements have been exceedingly creditable, he and his good wife deserve all added praise for the twelve children who came into their household and most of whom have grown to stalwart manhood and gentle womanhood. James W., the oldest, was born November 4, 1871, and is playing the part of an active, and progressive farmer on the old farm. By his marriage to ta, Annetta, Glenn, George T., Fern and Agnes. John Henry, the second son, was born March 25, 1873, and is a resident of the State of Nevada. Frank Edward, born May, 18, 1874, has the farm where his father resided until he retired and moved to Reedsburg. His wife's maiden name was Catherine Welch. They have no children. Mary E., the oldest daughter, was born February 4, 1876, and by her marriage to Edward Donahue, of Dellona Township, is the mother of 'seven children, Mary Elizabeth, Charles, Ann, Grace, Helen and Edward and Eleanor, twins. Ellen Agnes, born February 23, 1877,
    is now deceased. By her marriage to Nels Winney she was the mother of two children, Helen, who lives with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horkan, and Alice Thelma, deceased. Delia H., born October 27, 1878, is living in Kansas City, Missouri, unmarried. Stephen Joseph, whose home is in Baraboo, married Theresa Hayes, of Dellona Township, and their two sons are Edward and Donald. George Thomas, born October 27, 1881, is a merchant at Reedsburg, and by his marriage to Lena Welch has a child, Mary. Michael Austin was born June 14, 1883, and died when a child in 1890. Caroline, born August 7, 1885, is a milliner and is now located at Sterling, Illinois. Theresa, born March 24, 1888, is a teacher at Wonewoc, Wisconsin. Catherine, the youngest of the twelve children, was born May 27, 1889, and is still at home with her parents in Reedsburg.

Children of George Horkan Sr. and Bridget Ellen Davenport

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 64D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 119.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 22.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 70.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED175. Dwelling 53.

Bridget Ellen Davenport

F, b. 18 May 1850, d. 13 September 1922
Father*Stephen Davenport b. c 1810, d. 1882
Mother*Mary MacNemara b. c 1817, d. 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBridget Ellen Davenport was also known as Ellen.
Married NameJanuary 1871As of January 1871,her married name was Horkan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 May 1850Bridget Ellen Davenport was born on 18 May 1850 at Vermont.
She was the daughter of Stephen Davenport and Mary MacNemara.
MarriageJanuary 1871Bridget Ellen Davenport married George Horkan Sr., son of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan, in January 1871.
Death13 September 1922Bridget Ellen Davenport died on 13 September 1922 at age 72.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinBridget Ellen Davenport was listed as wife in George Horkan Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1900Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinBridget Ellen Davenport was listed as wife in George Horkan Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinBridget Ellen Davenport is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of George Horkan Sr. at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to James Horkan.3
23 April 1910Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinBridget Ellen Davenport was listed as wife in George Horkan Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin; household includes granddaughter Helen W. Mulligan, age 6.4
5 January 1920Reedburg Ward 2, Sauk, WisconsinBridget Ellen Davenport was listed as wife in George Horkan Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Reedburg Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.5
  • Bridget Ellen Davenport had 12 with 11 living in 1900 children.

Children of Bridget Ellen Davenport and George Horkan Sr.

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 64D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 119.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 22.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 70.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED175. Dwelling 53.

Ellen Horkan

F, b. circa 1848
Father*Peter Horkan b. 1825, d. 3 Apr 1872
Mother*Bridget Rewan b. 1816, d. 25 Dec 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1848Ellen Horkan was born circa 1848 at New York.
She was the daughter of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan.
UNMARRIED1910As of 1910, Ellen Horkan was never married.

James Horkan

M, b. 14 October 1844, d. 28 January 1910
Father*Peter Horkan b. 1825, d. 3 Apr 1872
Mother*Bridget Rewan b. 1816, d. 25 Dec 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1844James Horkan was born on 14 October 1844 at Illinois also reported as Canada.
He was the son of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan.
Marriage19 January 1867James Horkan married Mary Gallagher, daughter of James Gallagher and Mary McHugh, on 19 January 1867 at Lyndon, Juneau, Wisconsin.
Death28 January 1910James Horkan died on 28 January 1910 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 65.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Winfield, Sauk, WisconsinJames Horkan was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • James HORKAN, son of Peter and Bridget, married Mary GALLAGHER, daughter of James and Mary (McHUGH) GALLAGHER, and located in Winfield on the farm now owned by John and Patrick HORKAN, sons. They had four other children: James, Mina, Peter and Patrick. Peter J. HORKAN married Nellie McCABE, daughter of Edward and Mary (McCONEN) McCABE, of Winfield, and located on the Michael McCABE farm in Winfield, Edward and Michael McCABE, being brothers.
  • In 1880 James Horkan, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Reedsburg; son of Peter and Bridget (Rewan) Horkan; was born in Illinois Oct. 14, 1844; came to Wisconsin in 1848 with his parents; settled in Dellona, Sauk Co. Was married Jan. 19, 1867, in Lyndon, Juneau Co., to Mary Gallagher, daughter of' James and Catherine (McHugh) Gallagher; Mrs. Horkan was born in Ireland; they have six children- William F., John, James E., Bridget W., Peter J. and George P; Mr. H. came to Winfield in 1866; settled on Sec. 21; has 160 acres of land; Mr. and Mrs. Horkan are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. H. is a Democrat.
    History of Sauk County, Wisconsin 1880 - James Horkan - Page 796

Children of James Horkan and Mary Gallagher

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 291C.

Mary Horkan

F, b. circa 1852
Father*Peter Horkan b. 1825, d. 3 Apr 1872
Mother*Bridget Rewan b. 1816, d. 25 Dec 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1852Mary Horkan was born circa 1852 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan.

William Horkan

M, b. 1849, d. 1924
Father*Peter Horkan b. 1825, d. 3 Apr 1872
Mother*Bridget Rewan b. 1816, d. 25 Dec 1894
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Horkan was also known as W.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Horkan married Elizabeth Simon.
Birth1849William Horkan was born in 1849 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan.
Death1924William Horkan died in 1924.

John Horkan

M, b. November 1851, d. 3 December 1925
Father*Peter Horkan b. 1825, d. 3 Apr 1872
Mother*Bridget Rewan b. 1816, d. 25 Dec 1894
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1851John Horkan was born in November 1851 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan.
Marriagecirca 1886John Horkan married Mary Ellen Mullarkey circa 1886.
Death3 December 1925John Horkan died on 3 December 1925 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Horkan was listed as a son in Bridget Rewan's household on the 1880 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1900Dellona, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Horkan was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
  • John, youngest child of Peter and Bridget HORKAN, married Mary Ellen MULLARKEY, and settled on a part of the Peter HORKAN farm in Dellona, where their eleven children were born, four of whom live in the locality; William, married to Alice TAYLOR of Mauston, and residing on the O'MALLEY farm; Walter, married to Lorine HOUGHTON, residing on his father's farm; and Joseph, residing on the Charles PELTON, Jr., farm and Francis.

Children of John Horkan and Mary Ellen Mullarkey

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 64D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 115.

Mary Gallagher

F, b. 1 December 1841, d. 15 August 1924
Father*James Gallagher
Mother*Mary McHugh
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 January 1867As of 19 January 1867,her married name was Horkan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 December 1841Mary Gallagher was born on 1 December 1841 at Ireland.
She was the daughter of James Gallagher and Mary McHugh.
Marriage19 January 1867Mary Gallagher married James Horkan, son of Peter Horkan and Bridget Rewan, on 19 January 1867 at Lyndon, Juneau, Wisconsin.
Death15 August 1924Mary Gallagher died on 15 August 1924 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Winfield, Sauk, WisconsinMary Gallagher was listed as wife in James Horkan's household on the 1880 Census at Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
11 May 1910Winfield, Sauk, WisconsinMary Gallagher was listed as mother in Peter Joseph Horkan's household on the 1910 Census at Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
  • Mary Gallagher had 7 with 4 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary Gallagher and James Horkan

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 291C.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 107.