Gertrude Stelpflug

F, b. 10 May 1894, d. 24 July 1971
Father*Joseph Peter Stelpflug b. 13 May 1868, d. 6 Jan 1958
Mother*Katherina Reuter b. 14 Apr 1871, d. 22 Nov 1920
Gertrude (Stelpflug) Simon 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Simon.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGertrude Stelpflug married Henry John Simon.
Birth10 May 1894Gertrude Stelpflug was born on 10 May 1894 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Peter Stelpflug and Katherina Reuter.
Death24 July 1971Gertrude Stelpflug died on 24 July 1971 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinGertrude Stelpflug was listed as a daughter in Joseph Peter Stelpflug's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
  • In June 1946 at Wisconsin Four generations Joseph Stelpflug, Gertrude (Stelpflug) Simon, Francis Simon, Dwaine Simon.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 27, 1946 - Four generations Joseph Stelpflug, Gertrude (Stelpflug) Simon, Francis Simon, Dwaine Simon

Child of Gertrude Stelpflug and Henry John Simon

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 186.

Josephine Marie Stelpflug

F, b. 30 April 1897, d. 10 November 1964
Father*Joseph Peter Stelpflug b. 13 May 1868, d. 6 Jan 1958
Mother*Katherina Reuter b. 14 Apr 1871, d. 22 Nov 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Reuter.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJosephine Marie Stelpflug married William Bernard Reuter, son of Peter Joseph Reuter and Mary Ann Hesseling.
Birth30 April 1897Josephine Marie Stelpflug was born on 30 April 1897 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Peter Stelpflug and Katherina Reuter.
Death10 November 1964Josephine Marie Stelpflug died on 10 November 1964 at age 67.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinJosephine Marie Stelpflug was listed as a daughter in Joseph Peter Stelpflug's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Josephine Marie Stelpflug and William Bernard Reuter

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 186.

Catharina Stelpflug

F, b. 25 November 1880
Father*John Phillip Stelpflug b. 23 Apr 1832, d. 17 Jan 1918
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Huepper b. 1843, d. 1 Feb 1890
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 November 1880Catharina Stelpflug was born on 25 November 1880 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Phillip Stelpflug and Mary Elizabeth Huepper.

Henry John Stelpflug

M, b. 16 April 1885, d. after 1940
Father*John Phillip Stelpflug b. 23 Apr 1832, d. 17 Jan 1918
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Huepper b. 1843, d. 1 Feb 1890
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 April 1885Henry John Stelpflug was born on 16 April 1885.
He was the son of John Phillip Stelpflug and Mary Elizabeth Huepper.
Deathafter 1940Henry John Stelpflug died after 1940.

Margaret Elizabeth Stelpflug

F, b. 26 December 1889, d. 23 May 1975
Father*John Phillip Stelpflug b. 23 Apr 1832, d. 17 Jan 1918
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Huepper b. 1843, d. 1 Feb 1890
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaret Elizabeth Stelpflug was also known as Maggie.
Married Namecirca 1909As of circa 1909,her married name was Simon.
Married Namecirca 1909As of circa 1909,her married name was Simons.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 December 1889Margaret Elizabeth Stelpflug was born on 26 December 1889 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Phillip Stelpflug and Mary Elizabeth Huepper.
Marriagecirca 1909Margaret Elizabeth Stelpflug married Joseph Frank Simons, son of Christian Simons and Mary Elizabeth Fecht, circa 1909.
Death23 May 1975Margaret Elizabeth Stelpflug died on 23 May 1975 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinMargaret Elizabeth Stelpflug was listed as a daughter in John Phillip Stelpflug's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
28 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinMargaret Elizabeth Stelpflug was listed as a sister in Caroline Margaret Stelpflug's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Child of Margaret Elizabeth Stelpflug and Joseph Frank Simons

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 183.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 163.

Maria Hull

F, b. 1882, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter November 1920As of after November 1920,her married name was Stelpflug.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1882Maria Hull was born in 1882.
Marriageafter November 1920She married Joseph Peter Stelpflug, son of John Phillip Stelpflug and Mary Elizabeth Huepper, after November 1920.
Death1959Maria Hull died in 1959.

Celestine William Brawner

M, b. September 1849, d. February 1938
Father*Sylvester Browner b. c 1810, d. a 1880
Mother*Emily A. (?) b. c 1810, d. a 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCelestine William Brawner was also known as Browner.
Name VariationCelestine William Brawner was also known as William Celestine.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1849Celestine William Brawner was born in September 1849 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Sylvester Browner and Emily A. (?).
Marriage15 February 1881Celestine William Brawner married Mary Magdalena Maulshagen, daughter of Jacobus Maulshagen and Anna Katherina Schoenenboch, on 15 February 1881 at Grant, Wisconsin.
DeathFebruary 1938Celestine William Brawner died in February 1938 at age 88 William Brawner obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 21, 1938 - William Brawner obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
29 August 1850Eastern District, Grant, WisconsinCelestine William Brawner was listed in Sylvester Browner's household on the 1850 Census at Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1880Harrison, Grant, WisconsinCelestine William Brawner was listed as a son in Sylvester Browner's household on the 1880 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinCelestine William Brawner was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.3
16 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.4

Children of Celestine William Brawner and Mary Magdalena Maulshagen

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 118. Dwelling 459.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 130A.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 331.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 46.

Katherine Simon

F, b. July 1851, d. 19 December 1876
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKatherine Simon was also known as Kate.
Married Name1 December 1871As of 1 December 1871,her married name was Maulshagen.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1851Katherine Simon was born in July 1851 at Prussia.
Marriage1 December 1871She married Frank Maulshagen, son of Jacobus Maulshagen and Anna Katherina Schoenenboch, on 1 December 1871.
Death19 December 1876Katherine Simon died on 19 December 1876 at Iowa at age 25.

Children of Katherine Simon and Frank Maulshagen

Frank Maulshagen Jr.

M, b. circa 1874
Father*Frank Maulshagen b. 1 Jun 1848, d. 21 Jan 1877
Mother*Katherine Simon b. Jul 1851, d. 19 Dec 1876
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1874Frank Maulshagen Jr. was born circa 1874 at Iowa.
He was the son of Frank Maulshagen and Katherine Simon.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 June 1880Potosi, Grant, WisconsinFrank Maulshagen Jr. was listed as a grandson in Anna Katherina Schoenenboch's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 227.

Albert Maulshagen

M, b. circa 1876
Father*Frank Maulshagen b. 1 Jun 1848, d. 21 Jan 1877
Mother*Katherine Simon b. Jul 1851, d. 19 Dec 1876
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1876Albert Maulshagen was born circa 1876 at Iowa.
He was the son of Frank Maulshagen and Katherine Simon.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 June 1880Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAlbert Maulshagen was listed as a grandson in Anna Katherina Schoenenboch's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 227.

Celestine Lorence Brawner

M, b. January 1884, d. 1975
Father*Celestine William Brawner b. Sep 1849, d. Feb 1938
Mother*Mary Magdalena Maulshagen b. 18 May 1861, d. 1928
Celestine Brawner 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCelestine Lorence Brawner was also known as Lorence Celestine.
Name VariationCelestine Lorence Brawner was also known as Browner.
Name VariationCelestine Lorence Brawner was also known as Lorance.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCelestine Lorence Brawner married Hilda Zenz, daughter of Wilhelm Zeng and Anna Degenhardt.
BirthJanuary 1884Celestine Lorence Brawner was born in January 1884 at Wisconsin also reported as Jan 1885.
He was the son of Celestine William Brawner and Mary Magdalena Maulshagen.
Death1975Celestine Lorence Brawner died in 1975.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinCelestine Lorence Brawner was listed as a son in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
16 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinCelestine Lorence Brawner was listed as a son in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2
  • In September 1964 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, Celestine Brawner, 79, is the last of the old time vintners.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 10, 1964 - Celestine Brawner, 79, is the last of the old time vintners at Potosi, WI
  • In September 1970 Lawrence Celestine Brawner, 86, Potosi wine-grape grower.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 25, 1970 - Lawrence Celestine Brawner, 86, Potosi wine-grape grower

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 331.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 46.

Leander George Brawner

M, b. 4 September 1892, d. 1983
Father*Celestine William Brawner b. Sep 1849, d. Feb 1938
Mother*Mary Magdalena Maulshagen b. 18 May 1861, d. 1928
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLeander George Brawner was also known as Leo.
Name VariationLeander George Brawner was also known as Browner.
Name VariationLeander George Brawner was also known as George Leander.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 September 1892Leander George Brawner was born on 4 September 1892 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Celestine William Brawner and Mary Magdalena Maulshagen.
Death1983Leander George Brawner died in 1983.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinLeander George Brawner was listed as a son in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
16 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinLeander George Brawner was listed as a son in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2
  • On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin, listed as physically unfit (eyesight).

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 331.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 46.

Katrina Emily Brawner

F, b. 14 September 1894, d. January 1931
Father*Celestine William Brawner b. Sep 1849, d. Feb 1938
Mother*Mary Magdalena Maulshagen b. 18 May 1861, d. 1928
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKatrina Emily Brawner was also known as Browner.
Name VariationKatrina Emily Brawner was also known as Emily Catherine.
Married NameHer married name was Zenz.
Name VariationKatrina Emily Brawner was also known as Emily Katrina.
Name VariationKatrina Emily Brawner was also known as Katrina A.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKatrina Emily Brawner married Paul Cornelius Zenz, son of Wilhelm Zeng and Anna Degenhardt.
Birth14 September 1894Katrina Emily Brawner was born on 14 September 1894 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Celestine William Brawner and Mary Magdalena Maulshagen.
DeathJanuary 1931Katrina Emily Brawner died in January 1931 at age 36 Emily (Brawner) Zenz obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal January 28, 1931 - Emily (Brawner) Zenz obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinKatrina Emily Brawner was listed as a daughter in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
16 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinKatrina Emily Brawner was listed as a daughter in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 331.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 46.

Mary Esther Brawner

F, b. June 1898, d. 15 February 1932
Father*Celestine William Brawner b. Sep 1849, d. Feb 1938
Mother*Mary Magdalena Maulshagen b. 18 May 1861, d. 1928
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Esther Brawner was also known as Esther Mary.
Name VariationMary Esther Brawner was also known as Browner.
Name VariationMary Esther Brawner was also known as Ethel Mary.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1898Mary Esther Brawner was born in June 1898 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Celestine William Brawner and Mary Magdalena Maulshagen.
Death15 February 1932Mary Esther Brawner died on 15 February 1932 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 33 Mary Esther Brawner obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal February 21, 1932 - Mary Esther Brawner obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Potosi, Grant, WisconsinMary Esther Brawner was listed as a daughter in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
16 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinMary Esther Brawner was listed as a daughter in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 331.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 46.

Aloz H. Brawner

M, b. circa 1901, d. after 1938
Father*Celestine William Brawner b. Sep 1849, d. Feb 1938
Mother*Mary Magdalena Maulshagen b. 18 May 1861, d. 1928
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAloz H. Brawner was also known as Aloys.
Name VariationAloz H. Brawner was also known as Browner.
Name VariationAloz H. Brawner was also known as Aloy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1901Aloz H. Brawner was born circa 1901 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Celestine William Brawner and Mary Magdalena Maulshagen.
Deathafter 1938Aloz H. Brawner died after 1938.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAloz H. Brawner was listed as a son in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 46.

Marie D. Brawner

F, b. circa 1904
Father*Celestine William Brawner b. Sep 1849, d. Feb 1938
Mother*Mary Magdalena Maulshagen b. 18 May 1861, d. 1928
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarie D. Brawner was also known as Browner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1904Marie D. Brawner was born circa 1904 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Celestine William Brawner and Mary Magdalena Maulshagen.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinMarie D. Brawner was listed as a daughter in Celestine William Brawner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 46.

Sylvester Browner

M, b. circa 1810, d. after 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSylvester Browner was also known as Samuel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSylvester Browner married Emily A. (?).
Birthcirca 1810Sylvester Browner was born circa 1810 at Maryland.
Deathafter 1880He died after 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 August 1850Eastern District, Grant, WisconsinSylvester Browner was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1880Harrison, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Children of Sylvester Browner and Emily A. (?)

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 118. Dwelling 459.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 130A.

Emily A. (?)

F, b. circa 1810, d. after 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Browner.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmily A. (?) married Sylvester Browner.
Birthcirca 1810Emily A. (?) was born circa 1810 at Kentucky.
Deathafter 1880She died after 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 August 1850Eastern District, Grant, WisconsinEmily A. (?) was listed in Sylvester Browner's household on the 1850 Census at Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1880Harrison, Grant, WisconsinEmily A. (?) was listed as wife in Sylvester Browner's household on the 1880 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Children of Emily A. (?) and Sylvester Browner

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 118. Dwelling 459.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 130A.

George F. Browner

M, b. circa 1844
Father*Sylvester Browner b. c 1810, d. a 1880
Mother*Emily A. (?) b. c 1810, d. a 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1844George F. Browner was born circa 1844 at Missouri.
He was the son of Sylvester Browner and Emily A. (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
29 August 1850Eastern District, Grant, WisconsinGeorge F. Browner was listed in Sylvester Browner's household on the 1850 Census at Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 118. Dwelling 459.

Mary M. Browner

F, b. circa 1847
Father*Sylvester Browner b. c 1810, d. a 1880
Mother*Emily A. (?) b. c 1810, d. a 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary M. Browner was also known as Mary W.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1847Mary M. Browner was born circa 1847 at Missouri.
She was the daughter of Sylvester Browner and Emily A. (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
29 August 1850Eastern District, Grant, WisconsinMary M. Browner was listed in Sylvester Browner's household on the 1850 Census at Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 118. Dwelling 459.

Emily A. Browner

F, b. circa November 1849
Adoptive father*Sylvester Browner b. c 1810, d. a 1880
Adoptive mother*Emily A. (?) b. c 1810, d. a 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEmily A. Browner was also known as Emma.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca November 1849Emily A. Browner was born circa November 1849 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Sylvester Browner and Emily A. (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
29 August 1850Eastern District, Grant, WisconsinEmily A. Browner was listed in Sylvester Browner's household on the 1850 Census at Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 118. Dwelling 459.

Marie Werdel

F, b. 4 February 1890, d. May 1985
Father*John Werdel b. 14 Jul 1864, d. 29 Nov 1960
Mother*Mary Gertrude Heller b. 2 Oct 1864, d. 20 Dec 1943
Mary Werdel-Colorized
Mary Werdel
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarie Werdel was also known as Mary.
Name VariationMarie Werdel was also known as Werdle.
Married Name4 May 1921As of 4 May 1921,her married name was Kelliker.
Married Name4 May 1921As of 4 May 1921,her married name was Kelleher.
Married Name4 May 1921As of 4 May 1921,her married name was Kelliher.
Married Namebefore 1943As of before 1943,her married name was Penman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 February 1890Marie Werdel was born on 4 February 1890 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Werdel and Mary Gertrude Heller.
Marriage4 May 1921Marie Werdel married Edward F. Kelliher, son of James Kelliker and Bessie LeBean, on 4 May 1921 at Woodbury, Iowa, also reported as 1928.
Marriagebefore 1943Marie Werdel married (?) Penman before 1943.
DeathMay 1985Marie Werdel died in May 1985 at age 95.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 June 1900Rock, Cherokee, IowaMarie Werdel was listed as a daughter in John Werdel's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; living next door to Jacob Heller.1
1 January 1925Cherokee, IowaMarie Werdel appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of John Werdel at Cherokee, Iowa.
  • Circa 1901 Children of John and Gertrude Heller Werdel.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 182.

Elizabeth Werdel

F, b. 16 May 1892, d. 8 August 1910
Father*John Werdel b. 14 Jul 1864, d. 29 Nov 1960
Mother*Mary Gertrude Heller b. 2 Oct 1864, d. 20 Dec 1943
Lizzie Werdel-Colorized
Lizzie Werdel
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Werdel was also known as Lizzie.
Name VariationElizabeth Werdel was also known as Werdle.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 May 1892Elizabeth Werdel was born on 16 May 1892 at Iowa also reported as 16 May 1898.
She was the daughter of John Werdel and Mary Gertrude Heller.
Death8 August 1910Elizabeth Werdel died on 8 August 1910 at age 18.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 June 1900Rock, Cherokee, IowaElizabeth Werdel was listed as a daughter in John Werdel's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; living next door to Jacob Heller.1
  • Circa 1901 Children of John and Gertrude Heller Werdel.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 182.

Anna Elizabeth Werdel

F, b. February 1897, d. 1985
Father*John Werdel b. 14 Jul 1864, d. 29 Nov 1960
Mother*Mary Gertrude Heller b. 2 Oct 1864, d. 20 Dec 1943
Anna E Werdel-Colorized
Anna E Werdel
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna Elizabeth Werdel was also known as Annie.
Name VariationAnna Elizabeth Werdel was also known as Ann.
Name VariationAnna Elizabeth Werdel was also known as Werdle.
Married Name27 May 1915As of 27 May 1915,her married name was Niblick.
Married Nameafter 1943As of after 1943,her married name was Brown.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1897Anna Elizabeth Werdel was born in February 1897 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Werdel and Mary Gertrude Heller.
Marriage27 May 1915Anna Elizabeth Werdel married Omer John Niblick, son of Daniel Niblick and Mary Eiting, on 27 May 1915 at Iowa.
Marriageafter 1943Anna Elizabeth Werdel married Harry O. Brown after 1943.
Death1985Anna Elizabeth Werdel died in 1985.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 June 1900Rock, Cherokee, IowaAnna Elizabeth Werdel was listed as a daughter in John Werdel's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; living next door to Jacob Heller.1
1 January 1925Cherokee, IowaAnna Elizabeth Werdel appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of John Werdel at Cherokee, Iowa.
  • Circa 1901 Children of John and Gertrude Heller Werdel.

Child of Anna Elizabeth Werdel and Omer John Niblick

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 182.

Henry Werdel

M, b. 9 March 1900, d. before 1905
Father*John Werdel b. 14 Jul 1864, d. 29 Nov 1960
Mother*Mary Gertrude Heller b. 2 Oct 1864, d. 20 Dec 1943
Henry Werdel-Colorized
Henry Werdel
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Werdel was also known as Heinrich.
Name VariationHenry Werdel was also known as Werdle.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 March 1900Henry Werdel was born on 9 March 1900 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa, also reported as 09 Mar 1901.
He was the son of John Werdel and Mary Gertrude Heller.
Deathbefore 1905Henry Werdel died before 1905.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 June 1900Rock, Cherokee, IowaHenry Werdel was listed as a son in John Werdel's household on the 1900 Census at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa; living next door to Jacob Heller.1
  • Circa 1901 Children of John and Gertrude Heller Werdel.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 182.

Victor Arendt

M, b. December 1853, d. after 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVictor Arendt was also known as Arndt.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1853Victor Arendt was born in December 1853 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1880He married Maggie Benner circa 1880.
Deathafter 1930Victor Arendt died after 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Amherst, Cherokee, IowaVictor Arendt was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Amherst, Cherokee, Iowa.1
1 January 1925St. Anthony's Home for the Aged, Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaHe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at St. Anthony's Home for the Aged, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
1930St. Anthony's Home for the Aged, Julien, Dubuque, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at St. Anthony's Home for the Aged, Julien, Dubuque, Iowa, surname listed as Arndt; parents birth locations listed as Belgium.2

Children of Victor Arendt and Maggie Benner

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Amherst, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240423.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 653; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 935.0; FHL microfilm: 2340388.

Maggie Benner

F, b. February 1857, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1880As of circa 1880,her married name was Arndt.
Married Namecirca 1880As of circa 1880,her married name was Arendt.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1857Maggie Benner was born in February 1857 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1880She married Victor Arendt circa 1880.
Deathbefore 1925Maggie Benner died before 1925.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Amherst, Cherokee, IowaMaggie Benner was listed as wife in Victor Arendt's household on the 1900 Census at Amherst, Cherokee, Iowa.1
  • Maggie Benner had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.

Children of Maggie Benner and Victor Arendt

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Amherst, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240423.

Peter Kohns

M, b. 27 March 1855, d. 31 March 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 March 1855Peter Kohns was born on 27 March 1855 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1878He married Josephine S. Ament circa 1878 at Iowa.
Death31 March 1923Peter Kohns died on 31 March 1923 at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 68.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Cascade, Dubuque, IowaPeter Kohns was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Cascade, Dubuque, Iowa.1
27 April 1910Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.2
9 January 1920Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.3

Children of Peter Kohns and Josephine S. Ament

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0337 Page Number 39B.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED25. Sheet 8B.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED29. Dwelling 74.

Josephine S. Ament

F, b. 1 July 1857, d. 21 August 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJosephine S. Ament was also known as Arient.
Married Namecirca 1878As of circa 1878,her married name was Kohns.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 July 1857Josephine S. Ament was born on 1 July 1857 at New York also reported as Pennsylvania.
Marriagecirca 1878She married Peter Kohns circa 1878 at Iowa.
Death21 August 1946Josephine S. Ament died on 21 August 1946 at Cherokee, Iowa, at age 89.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Cascade, Dubuque, IowaJosephine S. Ament was listed as wife in Peter Kohns's household on the 1880 Census at Cascade, Dubuque, Iowa.1
27 April 1910Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaJosephine S. Ament was listed as wife in Peter Kohns's household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.2
9 January 1920Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaJosephine S. Ament was listed as wife in Peter Kohns's household on the 1920 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.3
  • Josephine S. Ament had 5 with 3 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 5 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Josephine S. Ament and Peter Kohns

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0337 Page Number 39B.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED25. Sheet 8B.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED29. Dwelling 74.

Paul J. Kohns

M, b. 4 November 1910, d. 27 October 2009
Father*Peter Paul Kohns b. 28 Nov 1878, d. Jan 1960
Mother*Elizabeth Heller b. Mar 1880, d. 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1910Paul J. Kohns was born on 4 November 1910 at Iowa.
He was the son of Peter Paul Kohns and Elizabeth Heller.
Marriage1933Paul J. Kohns married Austrid E. Carlson in 1933.
Death27 October 2009Paul J. Kohns died on 27 October 2009 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 98 Paul Kohns, 98, of Cherokee, Iowa, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Careage Hills in Cherokee following a brief illness.

Services were 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee with the Rev. Armand Bertrand officiating.. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Paul Kohns, the son of Peter P. and Elizabeth (Heller) Kohns, was born Nov. 4, 1910, in rural Cherokee. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee, where he received his education.

On July 8, 1933, Paul was united in marriage to Austrid Carlson at Maryhill Catholic Church. Following their marriage they farmed in Cherokee County for many years.

Paul was a board member of the REC, a representative of Grinnell Mutual Insurance, president of Cherokee Farm Bureau, president of the Cherokee County Fair Board, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Paul also worked as a salesperson at the Gildner-Sauer Clothing store in Cherokee.
Paul's family felt that he was the best popcorn maker, tractor and car driving teacher, and fishing mentor which he greatly enjoyed doing for his grandchildren.

He is survived by his three children, Donald Kohns and his wife, Jeanette of East Grand Forks, Minn., Elaine Johnstone of Glendale, Ariz., and Larry Kohns of Olathe, Kan; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Austrid Carlson on Dec. 8, 1992; two sisters, Josephine Smith and Marie Eischen; and one brother, Lawrence Kohns.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaPaul J. Kohns was listed as a son in Peter Paul Kohns's household on the 1930 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa; living next door to John Eischen.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 90.