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Edith A. Luther

F, b. 1878, d. 27 June 1950

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	24 June 1920	As of 24 June 1920,her married name was Reyman.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

24 June 1920

As of 24 June 1920,her married name was Reyman.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1878	Edith A. Luther was born in 1878 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	24 June 1920	She married Guy Lemuel Reyman, son of Joseph W. Reyman and Louisa L. Seiders, on 24 June 1920 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Guy L Reyman and Edith Luther marriage announcement. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 29 Jun 1920 - Guy L Reyman and Edith Luther marriage announcement
Death	27 June 1950	Edith A. Luther died on 27 June 1950 at Wisconsin.
Burial	after 27 June 1950	She was buried after 27 June 1950 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1878

Edith A. Luther was born in 1878 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

24 June 1920

She married Guy Lemuel Reyman, son of Joseph W. Reyman and Louisa L. Seiders, on 24 June 1920 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Guy L Reyman and Edith Luther marriage announcement.

Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 29 Jun 1920 - Guy L Reyman and Edith Luther marriage announcement

Death

27 June 1950

Edith A. Luther died on 27 June 1950 at Wisconsin.

Burial

after 27 June 1950

She was buried after 27 June 1950 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Edith A. Luther was listed as wife in Guy Lemuel Reyman's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Edith A. Luther was listed as wife in Guy Lemuel Reyman's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edith A. Luther was listed as wife in Guy Lemuel Reyman's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edith A. Luther was listed as wife in Guy Lemuel Reyman's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Date	Location	Description
6 June 1939		On 6 June 1939 mentioned in Louisa (Seiders) Reyman 88th birthday celebration article.

Date

Location

Description

6 June 1939

On 6 June 1939 mentioned in Louisa (Seiders) Reyman 88th birthday celebration article.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0034; Image: 437.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 56-36.

Eula Mae Hess

F, b. 22 September 1916, d. 1968

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	20 October 1939	As of 20 October 1939,her married name was Snyder.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 October 1939

As of 20 October 1939,her married name was Snyder.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 September 1916	Eula Mae Hess was born on 22 September 1916 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Marriage	20 October 1939	She married Everett Irven Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman, on 20 October 1939 at Cook, Illinois.
Death	1968	Eula Mae Hess died in 1968.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 September 1916

Eula Mae Hess was born on 22 September 1916 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Marriage

20 October 1939

She married Everett Irven Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman, on 20 October 1939 at Cook, Illinois.

Death

1968

Eula Mae Hess died in 1968.

Child of Eula Mae Hess and Everett Irven Snyder

Alice Marie Snyder b. 19 Oct 1941, d. 8 Jun 2022

Howard George Snyder

M, b. 10 July 1923, d. 8 June 1964

Father*

John H. Snyder b. May 1870, d. 1942

Mother*

Mary Elija Reyman b. May 1880, d. 26 Jan 1934

Howard Snyder senior portrait 1941 Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 July 1923	Howard George Snyder was born on 10 July 1923 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman.
Marriage	3 April 1954	Howard George Snyder married Elsie Alma Bolton on 3 April 1954.
Death	8 June 1964	Howard George Snyder died on 8 June 1964 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 40 Howard G Snyder obituary. Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin) 09 Jun 1964 - Howard G Snyder obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 July 1923

Howard George Snyder was born on 10 July 1923 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman.

Marriage

3 April 1954

Howard George Snyder married Elsie Alma Bolton on 3 April 1954.

Death

8 June 1964

Howard George Snyder died on 8 June 1964 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 40 Howard G Snyder obituary.

Baraboo News Republic (Baraboo, Wisconsin) 09 Jun 1964 - Howard G Snyder obituary

Date	Location	Description
1941	Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Howard George Snyder graduated in 1941 at Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

1941

Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Howard George Snyder graduated in 1941 at Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Howard George Snyder and Elsie Alma Bolton

Thomas Howard Snyder b. 31 Mar 1955, d. 30 Sep 2023

Claron L. Dunbar

M, b. 5 July 1912, d. 17 February 1970

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Claron L. Dunbar was also known as Clarian.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Claron L. Dunbar was also known as Clarian.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 July 1912	Claron L. Dunbar was born on 5 July 1912 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	18 January 1937	He married Margaret Snyder, daughter of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman, on 18 January 1937.
Death	17 February 1970	Claron L. Dunbar died on 17 February 1970 at age 57 He was born 5 July 1912 and he died 17 Feb 1970 at the local hospital following a short illness. Mr Dunbar was the owner-operator of Dunbar's Restaruant in Prairie Du Chien WI for over 30 years. He was also delivery man for the Telegraph-Herald until his retirement for health reasons a year ago. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; a son, John of Bothell, Wash; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Mary Ann) Veitch of Phonix, Ariz; his mother, Mrs Anna Dunbar of Prairie DuChien, two brothers, Gerald of Davenport, IA and Donald of Tucson, Ariz and seven grandchildren.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 July 1912

Claron L. Dunbar was born on 5 July 1912 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

18 January 1937

He married Margaret Snyder, daughter of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman, on 18 January 1937.

Death

17 February 1970

Claron L. Dunbar died on 17 February 1970 at age 57 He was born 5 July 1912 and he died 17 Feb 1970 at the local hospital following a short illness. Mr Dunbar was the owner-operator of Dunbar's Restaruant in Prairie Du Chien WI for over 30 years. He was also delivery man for the Telegraph-Herald until his retirement for health reasons a year ago. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; a son, John of Bothell, Wash; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Mary Ann) Veitch of Phonix, Ariz; his mother, Mrs Anna Dunbar of Prairie DuChien, two brothers, Gerald of Davenport, IA and Donald of Tucson, Ariz and seven grandchildren.

Census Date	Location	Description
1940	Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin	Claron L. Dunbar was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin

Claron L. Dunbar was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4467; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 12-3B.

Laverna Irene Bolton

F, b. 8 July 1918, d. 22 July 2013

Laverna Irene (Bolton) Snyder

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Laverna Irene Bolton was also known as Verna.
Married Name	3 June 1942	As of 3 June 1942,her married name was Snyder.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Laverna Irene Bolton was also known as Verna.

Married Name

3 June 1942

As of 3 June 1942,her married name was Snyder.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 July 1918	Laverna Irene Bolton was born on 8 July 1918 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage	3 June 1942	She married John Joseph Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman, on 3 June 1942 at Texas.
Death	22 July 2013	Laverna Irene Bolton died on 22 July 2013 at Idaho at age 95 Verna Snyder, 95, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 8, 1918, to Clyde A. and Lulu M. (Baker) Bolton in Spring Green, WI. She attended elementary schools in the Spring Green area and high school in Lone Rock, WI. She grew up during the depression and learned early how to work hard and treasure the simple things in life. It was in Spring Green where she met the love of her life, John "Jack" Joseph Snyder. They were married on June 3, 1942, in Abilene, TX. After serving their country in World War II, they settled in Prairie du Chien, WI, for 8 years. In May of 1954, they packed up their three children and her nephew, who came to live with them after her sister passed away, and moved to Ammon, ID, where they lived for 20 years. Two additional children were born while they lived in Ammon. In 1974, they moved to the Taylor area, where they lived for 36 years. She spent the last few years in her Idaho Falls condo. Verna was a Teacher's Aide for 13 years at Hillview Elementary School in Ammon in the Title 1, Chapter 1 Program teaching phonics. Because she was patient and enjoyed children and reading, she was a natural. Survivors include her sons, John R. (Sharon) Snyder, Paul R. (Paula) Snyder both of Idaho Falls, and Kevin J. (Anna) Snyder of Livermore, CA; her daughters, Carolyn F. (Lyn) Gunning of Colorado Springs, CO, and LuAnn M. (David) Young of Spokane, WA; her nephew, David Paepke of Rexburg; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and too many to mention who call her friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jack Snyder; her parents; and 9 siblings.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 July 1918

Laverna Irene Bolton was born on 8 July 1918 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

3 June 1942

She married John Joseph Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman, on 3 June 1942 at Texas.

Death

22 July 2013

Laverna Irene Bolton died on 22 July 2013 at Idaho at age 95 Verna Snyder, 95, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 8, 1918, to Clyde A. and Lulu M. (Baker) Bolton in Spring Green, WI. She attended elementary schools in the Spring Green area and high school in Lone Rock, WI. She grew up during the depression and learned early how to work hard and treasure the simple things in life. It was in Spring Green where she met the love of her life, John "Jack" Joseph Snyder. They were married on June 3, 1942, in Abilene, TX. After serving their country in World War II, they settled in Prairie du Chien, WI, for 8 years. In May of 1954, they packed up their three children and her nephew, who came to live with them after her sister passed away, and moved to Ammon, ID, where they lived for 20 years. Two additional children were born while they lived in Ammon. In 1974, they moved to the Taylor area, where they lived for 36 years. She spent the last few years in her Idaho Falls condo.

Verna was a Teacher's Aide for 13 years at Hillview Elementary School in Ammon in the Title 1, Chapter 1 Program teaching phonics. Because she was patient and enjoyed children and reading, she was a natural.

Survivors include her sons, John R. (Sharon) Snyder, Paul R. (Paula) Snyder both of Idaho Falls, and Kevin J. (Anna) Snyder of Livermore, CA; her daughters, Carolyn F. (Lyn) Gunning of Colorado Springs, CO, and LuAnn M. (David) Young of Spokane, WA; her nephew, David Paepke of Rexburg; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and too many to mention who call her friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jack Snyder; her parents; and 9 siblings.

Child of Laverna Irene Bolton and John Joseph Snyder

John Raymond Snyder b. 14 Jan 1943, d. 10 Oct 2021

John Raymond Snyder

M, b. 14 January 1943, d. 10 October 2021

Father*

John Joseph Snyder b. 20 Sep 1919, d. 31 Mar 2002

Mother*

Laverna Irene Bolton b. 8 Jul 1918, d. 22 Jul 2013

John Raymond Snyder

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 January 1943	John Raymond Snyder was born on 14 January 1943 at Texas.
		He was the son of John Joseph Snyder and Laverna Irene Bolton.
Marriage	27 July 1968	John Raymond Snyder married Sharon Kay Miller on 27 July 1968.
Death	10 October 2021	John Raymond Snyder died on 10 October 2021 at age 78 John R Snyder, loving husband and father of two children, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 10, 2021, at the age of 78. John was born on January 14, 1943 in Abilene, Texas to John J and LaVerna (Bolton) Snyder. The family settled in Wisconsin after the war, and moved to the Idaho Falls area in 1954. John had a vigorous and inquisitive mind, earning a B.S. from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. in genetics from the University of Minnesota in 1972. While in Minnesota he met the love of his life, Sharon K Miller, and they married on July 27, 1968. John and Sharon settled in Illinois with their two sons, John Steven and Doug, where John pursued corn hybrid research. Later in life his interests grew to include the development and application of a wide range of other technologies, and he applied his talents in technology transfer at the Purdue University Research Foundation and then at the Idaho National Laboratory, where he was awarded a patent. John could often be found by the campfire at the Snyder family fishing hole, smiling and singing, or about the country in his camper visiting friends and family. He was a natural leader, within his church and as patriarch of his family, engaged in local political issues and penning columns for the Idaho Falls Post Register. His hats and suspenders allowed him to easily be found in a crowd. He will be forever remembered for his boundless love for his family, his care for the world and people around him, and the twinkle in his eye. John was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Sharon and sons Steve (Lynne) and Doug (Rachel); grandchildren Virginia (Matt), McKenna, John W, Caroline (Mason), Elizabeth, Andy, and Jameson; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his siblings Carolyn (Lyn) Gunning, Paul (Paula) Snyder, Kevin (Anna) Snyder, and LuAnn (David) Young. Memorial services are pending.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 January 1943

John Raymond Snyder was born on 14 January 1943 at Texas.

He was the son of John Joseph Snyder and Laverna Irene Bolton.

Marriage

27 July 1968

John Raymond Snyder married Sharon Kay Miller on 27 July 1968.

Death

10 October 2021

John Raymond Snyder died on 10 October 2021 at age 78 John R Snyder, loving husband and father of two children, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 10, 2021, at the age of 78.

John was born on January 14, 1943 in Abilene, Texas to John J and LaVerna (Bolton) Snyder. The family settled in Wisconsin after the war, and moved to the Idaho Falls area in 1954. John had a vigorous and inquisitive mind, earning a B.S. from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. in genetics from the University of Minnesota in 1972. While in Minnesota he met the love of his life, Sharon K Miller, and they married on July 27, 1968. John and Sharon settled in Illinois with their two sons, John Steven and Doug, where John pursued corn hybrid research. Later in life his interests grew to include the development and application of a wide range of other technologies, and he applied his talents in technology transfer at the Purdue University Research Foundation and then at the Idaho National Laboratory, where he was awarded a patent.

John could often be found by the campfire at the Snyder family fishing hole, smiling and singing, or about the country in his camper visiting friends and family. He was a natural leader, within his church and as patriarch of his family, engaged in local political issues and penning columns for the Idaho Falls Post Register. His hats and suspenders allowed him to easily be found in a crowd. He will be forever remembered for his boundless love for his family, his care for the world and people around him, and the twinkle in his eye.

John was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Sharon and sons Steve (Lynne) and Doug (Rachel); grandchildren Virginia (Matt), McKenna, John W, Caroline (Mason), Elizabeth, Andy, and Jameson; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his siblings Carolyn (Lyn) Gunning, Paul (Paula) Snyder, Kevin (Anna) Snyder, and LuAnn (David) Young. Memorial services are pending.

Sharon Kay Miller

F, b. 23 November 1946, d. 19 May 2023

Sharon Kay (Miller) Snyder

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	27 July 1968	As of 27 July 1968,her married name was Snyder.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

27 July 1968

As of 27 July 1968,her married name was Snyder.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 November 1946	Sharon Kay Miller was born on 23 November 1946 at Montana.
Marriage	27 July 1968	She married John Raymond Snyder, son of John Joseph Snyder and Laverna Irene Bolton, on 27 July 1968.
Death	19 May 2023	Sharon Kay Miller died on 19 May 2023 at age 76 Sharon K Snyder, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 19, 2023, at the age of 76. Sharon was born on November 23, 1946 in Plentywood, Montana, to William and Dorothy (Norton) Miller. The family lived and farmed in the Outlook, Montana, area where Sharon loved riding and caring for her horses. She also had an academic mind, graduating as the valedictorian of her high school class and studying at the University of Minnesota, where she met the love of her life, John R Snyder. They married on July 27, 1968 and settled in Illinois with their two sons, John Steven and Doug. Sharon's professional life was given to helping people through medical research at universities and medical diagnostics in hospitals, but it was her love of her family that defined her. Sharon was a creative woman and her home was filled with textile arts made with her own hands and surrounded by bountiful gardens designed and nurtured by those same hands. She delighted in enjoying live music and sports with friends and family, and would be quick to join you in a game of cards and fill the evening with smiles and laughter. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and is survived by sons Steve (Lynne) and Doug (Rachel); grandchildren Virginia (Matt), McKenna, John W, Caroline (Mason), Elizabeth, Andy, and Jameson; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and her brother Gordon.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 November 1946

Sharon Kay Miller was born on 23 November 1946 at Montana.

Marriage

27 July 1968

She married John Raymond Snyder, son of John Joseph Snyder and Laverna Irene Bolton, on 27 July 1968.

Death

19 May 2023

Sharon Kay Miller died on 19 May 2023 at age 76 Sharon K Snyder, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 19, 2023, at the age of 76.

Sharon was born on November 23, 1946 in Plentywood, Montana, to William and Dorothy (Norton) Miller. The family lived and farmed in the Outlook, Montana, area where Sharon loved riding and caring for her horses. She also had an academic mind, graduating as the valedictorian of her high school class and studying at the University of Minnesota, where she met the love of her life, John R Snyder. They married on July 27, 1968 and settled in Illinois with their two sons, John Steven and Doug. Sharon's professional life was given to helping people through medical research at universities and medical diagnostics in hospitals, but it was her love of her family that defined her.

Sharon was a creative woman and her home was filled with textile arts made with her own hands and surrounded by bountiful gardens designed and nurtured by those same hands. She delighted in enjoying live music and sports with friends and family, and would be quick to join you in a game of cards and fill the evening with smiles and laughter.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and is survived by sons Steve (Lynne) and Doug (Rachel); grandchildren Virginia (Matt), McKenna, John W, Caroline (Mason), Elizabeth, Andy, and Jameson; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and her brother Gordon.

Elsie Alma Bolton

F, b. 7 April 1923, d. 9 June 2003

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1943	As of 1943,her married name was Bethke.
Married Name	3 April 1954	As of 3 April 1954,her married name was Snyder.
Married Name	6 March 1976	As of 6 March 1976,her married name was Ott.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1943

As of 1943,her married name was Bethke.

Married Name

3 April 1954

As of 3 April 1954,her married name was Snyder.

Married Name

6 March 1976

As of 6 March 1976,her married name was Ott.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 April 1923	Elsie Alma Bolton was born on 7 April 1923 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	1943	She married Donald I. Bethke, son of Augustine Bethke and Esther L. Warren, in 1943.
Marriage	3 April 1954	Elsie Alma Bolton married Howard George Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman, on 3 April 1954.
Marriage	6 March 1976	Elsie Alma Bolton married Herbert C. Ott on 6 March 1976.
Death	9 June 2003	Elsie Alma Bolton died on 9 June 2003 at Wisconsin at age 80 Elsie Alma (Bolton) Bethke Snyder Ott, age 80, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday morning, June 9, 2003, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. Elsie, the daughter of Clyde and Lulu (Baker) Bolton, was born on April 7, 1923, in Lone Rock, Wis. She was united in marriage to Donald Bethke in 1943. He preceded her in death in 1948. She was married to Howard Snyder on April 3, 1954, and he passed away in 1964. Elsie later married Herbert C. Ott on March 6, 1976, in Baraboo, and he also preceded her in death on March 29, 1985. In addition to her husbands, Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers and sisters.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 April 1923

Elsie Alma Bolton was born on 7 April 1923 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

1943

She married Donald I. Bethke, son of Augustine Bethke and Esther L. Warren, in 1943.

Marriage

3 April 1954

Elsie Alma Bolton married Howard George Snyder, son of John H. Snyder and Mary Elija Reyman, on 3 April 1954.

Marriage

6 March 1976

Elsie Alma Bolton married Herbert C. Ott on 6 March 1976.

Death

9 June 2003

Elsie Alma Bolton died on 9 June 2003 at Wisconsin at age 80 Elsie Alma (Bolton) Bethke Snyder Ott, age 80, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday morning, June 9, 2003, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center.

Elsie, the daughter of Clyde and Lulu (Baker) Bolton, was born on April 7, 1923, in Lone Rock, Wis.

She was united in marriage to Donald Bethke in 1943. He preceded her in death in 1948. She was married to Howard Snyder on April 3, 1954, and he passed away in 1964. Elsie later married Herbert C. Ott on March 6, 1976, in Baraboo, and he also preceded her in death on March 29, 1985.

In addition to her husbands, Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers and sisters.

Child of Elsie Alma Bolton and Howard George Snyder

Thomas Howard Snyder b. 31 Mar 1955, d. 30 Sep 2023

Vivian E. Sayles

F, b. circa 1900

Father*

Oscar Bellnapp Sayles b. 5 May 1872, d. 21 Jan 1949

Mother*

Ida May Bahr b. 5 May 1872, d. 31 Jul 1902

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1900	Vivian E. Sayles was born circa 1900 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Oscar Bellnapp Sayles and Ida May Bahr.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1900

Vivian E. Sayles was born circa 1900 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Oscar Bellnapp Sayles and Ida May Bahr.

Census Date	Location	Description
21 May 1910	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Vivian E. Sayles was listed as a daughter in Oscar Bellnapp Sayles's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1920	Stark, Vernon, Wisconsin	Vivian E. Sayles was listed as a daughter in Oscar Bellnapp Sayles's household on the 1920 Census at Stark, Vernon, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

21 May 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Vivian E. Sayles was listed as a daughter in Oscar Bellnapp Sayles's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1920

Stark, Vernon, Wisconsin

Vivian E. Sayles was listed as a daughter in Oscar Bellnapp Sayles's household on the 1920 Census at Stark, Vernon, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375750.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stark, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2019; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 202; Image: 448.

August C. Scheer

M, b. 28 March 1872, d. 20 October 1951

Father*

Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer b. 14 Jan 1841, d. 15 Jan 1895

Mother*

Minnie Sturm b. 7 Sep 1841, d. 7 Nov 1921

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 March 1872	August C. Scheer was born on 28 March 1872 at Germany.
		He was the son of Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer and Minnie Sturm.
Marriage	17 May 1898	August C. Scheer married Elsie Adelle Seiders, daughter of John Henry Seiders and Mary M. Griffiths, on 17 May 1898 at Sherman, Oregon.
Death	20 October 1951	August C. Scheer died on 20 October 1951 at Clackamas, Oregon, at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 March 1872

August C. Scheer was born on 28 March 1872 at Germany.

He was the son of Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer and Minnie Sturm.

Marriage

17 May 1898

August C. Scheer married Elsie Adelle Seiders, daughter of John Henry Seiders and Mary M. Griffiths, on 17 May 1898 at Sherman, Oregon.

Death

20 October 1951

August C. Scheer died on 20 October 1951 at Clackamas, Oregon, at age 79.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	New Era, Clackamas, Oregon	August C. Scheer was listed as a son in Minnie Sturm's household on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.¹
1930	Oregon, Clackamas, Oregon	August C. Scheer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Oregon, Clackamas, Oregon.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

New Era, Clackamas, Oregon

August C. Scheer was listed as a son in Minnie Sturm's household on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.¹

1930

Oregon, Clackamas, Oregon

August C. Scheer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Oregon, Clackamas, Oregon.²

Date	Location	Description
28 March 1908	Canby, Clackamas, Oregon	August C. Scheer witnessed the death of John Henry Seiders on 28 March 1908 at Canby, Clackamas, Oregon; J H Seiders obituary.

Date

Location

Description

28 March 1908

Canby, Clackamas, Oregon

August C. Scheer witnessed the death of John Henry Seiders on 28 March 1908 at Canby, Clackamas, Oregon; J H Seiders obituary.

Child of August C. Scheer and Elsie Adelle Seiders

Alta Mae Scheer+ b. 9 Jul 1899, d. 22 Dec 1924

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Era, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241345.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oregon, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1940; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0080; Image: 794.0; FHL microfilm: 2341674.

Alta Mae Scheer

F, b. 9 July 1899, d. 22 December 1924

Father*

August C. Scheer b. 28 Mar 1872, d. 20 Oct 1951

Mother*

Elsie Adelle Seiders b. 17 May 1877, d. 1 Aug 1963

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Alta Mae Scheer was also known as Alba.
Married Name	1917	As of 1917,her married name was Grooms.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alta Mae Scheer was also known as Alba.

Married Name

1917

As of 1917,her married name was Grooms.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 July 1899	Alta Mae Scheer was born on 9 July 1899 at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.
		She was the daughter of August C. Scheer and Elsie Adelle Seiders.
Marriage	1917	Alta Mae Scheer married Chester Grooms in 1917 at Sioux, Nebraska.
Death	22 December 1924	Alta Mae Scheer died on 22 December 1924 at Clackamas, Oregon, at age 25.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 July 1899

Alta Mae Scheer was born on 9 July 1899 at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.

She was the daughter of August C. Scheer and Elsie Adelle Seiders.

Marriage

1917

Alta Mae Scheer married Chester Grooms in 1917 at Sioux, Nebraska.

Death

22 December 1924

Alta Mae Scheer died on 22 December 1924 at Clackamas, Oregon, at age 25.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	New Era, Clackamas, Oregon	Alta Mae Scheer was listed as a granddaughter in Minnie Sturm's household on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

New Era, Clackamas, Oregon

Alta Mae Scheer was listed as a granddaughter in Minnie Sturm's household on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.¹

Children of Alta Mae Scheer and Chester Grooms

Mae Alta Grooms b. 18 May 1918, d. 24 Apr 1995
Paul August Chester Grooms b. 3 Jan 1920, d. 29 Apr 1935
Howard Russell Grooms Sr. b. 8 Feb 1922, d. 27 Jan 2000

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Era, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241345.

Minnie Sturm

F, b. 7 September 1841, d. 7 November 1921

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Scheer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Minnie Sturm married Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer.
Birth	7 September 1841	Minnie Sturm was born on 7 September 1841 at Germany.
Death	7 November 1921	She died on 7 November 1921 at Oregon at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Minnie Sturm married Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer.

Birth

7 September 1841

Minnie Sturm was born on 7 September 1841 at Germany.

Death

7 November 1921

She died on 7 November 1921 at Oregon at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	New Era, Clackamas, Oregon	Minnie Sturm was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

New Era, Clackamas, Oregon

Minnie Sturm was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at New Era, Clackamas, Oregon.¹

Child of Minnie Sturm and Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer

August C. Scheer+ b. 28 Mar 1872, d. 20 Oct 1951

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Era, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241345.

Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer

M, b. 14 January 1841, d. 15 January 1895

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer married Minnie Sturm.
Birth	14 January 1841	Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer was born on 14 January 1841 at Germany.
Death	15 January 1895	He died on 15 January 1895 at Oregon at age 54.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer married Minnie Sturm.

Birth

14 January 1841

Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer was born on 14 January 1841 at Germany.

Death

15 January 1895

He died on 15 January 1895 at Oregon at age 54.

Child of Fredrich Wilhelm Herman Scheer and Minnie Sturm

August C. Scheer+ b. 28 Mar 1872, d. 20 Oct 1951

Chester Grooms

M, b. 18 September 1887, d. 25 March 1956

Chester Grooms

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 September 1887	Chester Grooms was born on 18 September 1887 at Nebraska.
Marriage	1917	He married Alta Mae Scheer, daughter of August C. Scheer and Elsie Adelle Seiders, in 1917 at Sioux, Nebraska.
Death	25 March 1956	Chester Grooms died on 25 March 1956 at Oregon at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 September 1887

Chester Grooms was born on 18 September 1887 at Nebraska.

Marriage

1917

He married Alta Mae Scheer, daughter of August C. Scheer and Elsie Adelle Seiders, in 1917 at Sioux, Nebraska.

Death

25 March 1956

Chester Grooms died on 25 March 1956 at Oregon at age 68.

Children of Chester Grooms and Alta Mae Scheer

Mae Alta Grooms b. 18 May 1918, d. 24 Apr 1995
Paul August Chester Grooms b. 3 Jan 1920, d. 29 Apr 1935
Howard Russell Grooms Sr. b. 8 Feb 1922, d. 27 Jan 2000

Lucreta Persons

F, b. 11 January 1908, d. 11 January 1989

Father*

John Persons

Mother*

Nellie Key

Lucreta (Persons) Seiders Novik 1978

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Lucreta Persons was also known as Lu.
Married Name	circa 1931	As of circa 1931,her married name was Seiders.
Married Name	before 1950	As of before 1950,her married name was Novick.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lucreta Persons was also known as Lu.

Married Name

circa 1931

As of circa 1931,her married name was Seiders.

Married Name

before 1950

As of before 1950,her married name was Novick.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 January 1908	Lucreta Persons was born on 11 January 1908 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of John Persons and Nellie Key.
Marriage	circa 1931	Lucreta Persons married Ray J. Seiders, son of Joseph Harry Seiders and Orphia Jane Culver, circa 1931.
Divorce	April 1944	Lucreta Persons and Ray J. Seiders were divorced in April 1944.
Marriage	before 1950	Lucreta Persons married Thomas Novick, son of Jacob Novick and Hannah Sweet, before 1950.
Death	11 January 1989	Lucreta Persons died on 11 January 1989 at age 81 Lucreta J (Persons) Seiders Novick obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 12, 1989 - Lucreta J (Persons) Seiders Novick obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 January 1908

Lucreta Persons was born on 11 January 1908 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Persons and Nellie Key.

Marriage

circa 1931

Lucreta Persons married Ray J. Seiders, son of Joseph Harry Seiders and Orphia Jane Culver, circa 1931.

Divorce

April 1944

Lucreta Persons and Ray J. Seiders were divorced in April 1944.

Marriage

before 1950

Lucreta Persons married Thomas Novick, son of Jacob Novick and Hannah Sweet, before 1950.

Death

11 January 1989

Lucreta Persons died on 11 January 1989 at age 81 Lucreta J (Persons) Seiders Novick obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 12, 1989 - Lucreta J (Persons) Seiders Novick obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1940	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Lucreta Persons was listed as wife in Ray J. Seiders's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lucreta Persons was listed as wife in Ray J. Seiders's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Date	Location	Description
August 1978		In August 1978 mentioned in the family history article on Lucreta (Persons) Seiders Novik. Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 27, 1978 - Family history article on Lucreta (Persons) Seiders Novik

Date

Location

Description

August 1978

In August 1978 mentioned in the family history article on Lucreta (Persons) Seiders Novik.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 27, 1978 - Family history article on Lucreta (Persons) Seiders Novik

Children of Lucreta Persons and Ray J. Seiders

Richard Seiders d. a 1989
Jack J. Seiders b. 6 Jun 1933, d. 31 Dec 1952

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04523; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-32A.

Rosa May Finn

F, b. June 1868, d. 6 July 1868

Father*

Charles Warren Finn b. Jul 1842, d. 2 Oct 1923

Mother*

Rosina Seiders b. Jun 1853, d. 1931

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	June 1868	Rosa May Finn was born in June 1868 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Charles Warren Finn and Rosina Seiders.
Death	6 July 1868	Rosa May Finn died on 6 July 1868 at Wisconsin.
Burial	after 6 July 1868	She was buried after 6 July 1868 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1868

Rosa May Finn was born in June 1868 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Charles Warren Finn and Rosina Seiders.

Death

6 July 1868

Rosa May Finn died on 6 July 1868 at Wisconsin.

Burial

after 6 July 1868

She was buried after 6 July 1868 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

David Keifer

Father*

(?) Keifer

Life Event	Date	Description
		David Keifer was the son of (?) Keifer.

Life Event

Date

Description

David Keifer was the son of (?) Keifer.

Child of David Keifer

Peter Keifer+ b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899

Peter Keifer

M, b. 9 December 1804, d. 28 March 1899

Father*

David Keifer

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Peter Keifer was also known as Kifer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Peter Keifer was also known as Kifer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 December 1804	Peter Keifer was born on 9 December 1804 at Bavaria, Germany.
		He was the son of David Keifer.
Marriage	28 April 1844	Peter Keifer married Susan Meister, daughter of Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller, on 28 April 1844 at Morrow, Ohio.
Death	28 March 1899	Peter Keifer died on 28 March 1899 at Johnsville, Morrow, Ohio, at age 94 Peter Keifer died March 28th, 1899; aged 94 years, 3 months and 18 days. Mr. Keifer, although advanced in years, enjoyed reasonably good health and retained his mental faculties to the last. He left Bavaria, Germany, May 11th, 1834, and arrived in New York after an ocean voyage of six weeks. In the spring of 1835 he came to Ohio and purchased a home near this place, where he resided the remainder of his life. His death makes another vacancy in the fast thinning ranks of the old citizens, who can remember back in the 'teens of the century. He leaves a son, a daughter, 11 grand-children and a great grand-child; his wife and two children having preceded him. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Miller, of the Menonite church, of which the deceased has been a faithful member for many years. - Morrow County Sentinel 4-6-1899 p. 4 col. 3.
Burial	after 28 March 1899	He was buried after 28 March 1899 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 December 1804

Peter Keifer was born on 9 December 1804 at Bavaria, Germany.

He was the son of David Keifer.

Marriage

28 April 1844

Peter Keifer married Susan Meister, daughter of Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller, on 28 April 1844 at Morrow, Ohio.

Death

28 March 1899

Peter Keifer died on 28 March 1899 at Johnsville, Morrow, Ohio, at age 94 Peter Keifer died March 28th, 1899; aged 94 years, 3 months and 18 days. Mr. Keifer, although advanced in years, enjoyed reasonably good health and retained his mental faculties to the last. He left Bavaria, Germany, May 11th, 1834, and arrived in New York after an ocean voyage of six weeks. In the spring of 1835 he came to Ohio and purchased a home near this place, where he resided the remainder of his life. His death makes another vacancy in the fast thinning ranks of the old citizens, who can remember back in the 'teens of the century. He leaves a son, a daughter, 11 grand-children and a great grand-child; his wife and two children having preceded him. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Miller, of the Menonite church, of which the deceased has been a faithful member for many years.
- Morrow County Sentinel
4-6-1899 p. 4 col. 3.

Burial

after 28 March 1899

He was buried after 28 March 1899 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 August 1850	Perry, Morrow, Ohio	Peter Keifer was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio, listed as Kifer.¹
22 June 1860	Perry, Morrow, Ohio	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.²
7 July 1870	Perry, Morrow, Ohio	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.³
June 1880	Perry, Morrow, Ohio	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

9 August 1850

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Peter Keifer was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio, listed as Kifer.¹

22 June 1860

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.²

7 July 1870

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.³

June 1880

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.⁴

Date	Location	Description
11 May 1834	port of Havre to, New York	Peter Keifer immigrated on 11 May 1834 to port of Havre to, New York, he left home for the United States, May 11, 1834, sailing from the port of Havre, and after an ocean voyage of six weeks, he arrived at New York July 14.
1835	Pennsylvania to, Morrow, Ohio	He migrated in 1835 at Pennsylvania to, Morrow, Ohio, In the spring of 1835, he (Peter Keifer) joined his uncle, Philip Keifer, who was journeying to Ohio; he walked the most of the way. They settled in Troy (township, Morrow, Ohio).
1871	Perry, Morrow, Ohio	In 1871 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio, Land ownership map for Perry, Morrow, OH. Land ownership map for Perry, Morrow, OH - Keifer, Peter 1871
1880		In 1880 Peter Keifer, son of David Keifer, was born Dec. 9, 1804, in Bavaria, Germany; he was sent to school about three years; at the age of thirteen he hired out to work on a farm by the year, which he continued for fourteen years; for the first year’s work he received three dollars, and the highest wages received during that period was eighteen dollars per year; he left home for the United States, May 11, 1834, sailing from the port of Havre, and after an ocean voyage of six weeks, he arrived at New York July 14; he went by rail and steamboat to Philadelphia, and from there to Lebanon Co., Penn., where he worked on the farm some eight months; in the spring of 1835, he joined his uncle, Philip Keifer, who was journeying to Ohio; he walked the most of the way. They settled in Troy Tp., of this county. Although unused to chopping, on his arrival he began clearing land at from three to five dollars per acre; in this way he cleared some eighty acres for others; about 1836, he purchased twenty-five acres where his present residence stands; by his own energy and frugality, he now possesses the entire quarter section, on which he has cleared sixty acres and erected substantial buildings; he married Susan Meister, April 28, 1844. She was born in Switzerland, Aug. 22, 1812, and came over with her parents during the same year as Mr. Keifer. Her parents settled at first in Wayne Co., Ohio, and afterwards removed to Fulton Co. Of this marriage three children have been born -- John, born April 23, 1845; Benjamin, Dec. 30, 1846; Sarah, Feb. 22, 1853. Peter Keifer and wife are members of the Mennonite Church, in which he holds the office of Deacon. Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 818-819.

Date

Location

Description

11 May 1834

port of Havre to, New York

Peter Keifer immigrated on 11 May 1834 to port of Havre to, New York, he left home for the United States, May 11, 1834, sailing from the port of Havre, and after an ocean voyage of six weeks, he arrived at New York July 14.

1835

Pennsylvania to, Morrow, Ohio

He migrated in 1835 at Pennsylvania to, Morrow, Ohio, In the spring of 1835, he (Peter Keifer) joined his uncle, Philip Keifer, who was journeying to Ohio; he walked the most of the way. They settled in Troy (township, Morrow, Ohio).

1871

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

In 1871 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio, Land ownership map for Perry, Morrow, OH.

Land ownership map for Perry, Morrow, OH - Keifer, Peter 1871

1880

In 1880 Peter Keifer, son of David Keifer, was born Dec. 9, 1804, in Bavaria, Germany; he was sent to school about three years; at the age of thirteen he hired out to work on a farm by the year, which he continued for fourteen years; for the first year’s work he received three dollars, and the highest wages received during that period was eighteen dollars per year; he left home for the United States, May 11, 1834, sailing from the port of Havre, and after an ocean voyage of six weeks, he arrived at New York July 14; he went by rail and steamboat to Philadelphia, and from there to Lebanon Co., Penn., where he worked on the farm some eight months; in the spring of 1835, he joined his uncle, Philip Keifer, who was journeying to Ohio; he walked the most of the way. They settled in Troy Tp., of this county. Although unused to chopping, on his arrival he began clearing land at from three to five dollars per acre; in this way he cleared some eighty acres for others; about 1836, he purchased twenty-five acres where his present residence stands; by his own energy and frugality, he now possesses the entire quarter section, on which he has cleared sixty acres and erected substantial buildings; he married Susan Meister, April 28, 1844. She was born in Switzerland, Aug. 22, 1812, and came over with her parents during the same year as Mr. Keifer. Her parents settled at first in Wayne Co., Ohio, and afterwards removed to Fulton Co. Of this marriage three children have been born -- John, born April 23, 1845; Benjamin, Dec. 30, 1846; Sarah, Feb. 22, 1853. Peter Keifer and wife are members of the Mennonite Church, in which he holds the office of Deacon.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 818-819.

Children of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister

John M. Keifer+ b. 23 Apr 1845, d. 17 May 1928
Benjamin Keifer+ b. 30 Dec 1846, d. 4 May 1884
Sarah A. Keifer b. 22 Feb 1853, d. 29 Nov 1937
Margaret Keifer b. c 1856, d. b 1870

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 422A; Image: 152.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: 1053; Family History Film: 1255053; Page: 330C; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 0662.

Susan Meister

F, b. 22 August 1812, d. 23 December 1893

Father*

Georges Meister b. 4 Oct 1792, d. 18 Aug 1875

Mother*

Margarette M. Keller b. 3 Jul 1792, d. 22 Nov 1872

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Susan Meister was also known as Susanne.

Married Name

28 April 1844

As of 28 April 1844,her married name was Keifer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 August 1812

Susan Meister was born on 22 August 1812 at Switzerland.

She was the daughter of Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller.

Marriage

28 April 1844

Susan Meister married Peter Keifer, son of David Keifer, on 28 April 1844 at Morrow, Ohio.

Death

23 December 1893

Susan Meister died on 23 December 1893 at Morrow, Ohio, at age 81.

Burial

after 23 December 1893

She was buried after 23 December 1893 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 August 1850

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Susan Meister was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio; listed as Kifer.¹

22 June 1860

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Susan Meister was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.²

7 July 1870

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Susan Meister was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.³

June 1880

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Susan Meister was listed as wife in Peter Keifer's household on the 1880 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.⁴

Date

Location

Description

26 May 1834

New York

Susan Meister immigrated with Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller on 26 May 1834 at New York; Port of Arrival: New York
Port of Departure: Havre
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Destination: Ohio
Ship: Ship Asia.

Children of Susan Meister and Peter Keifer

John M. Keifer+ b. 23 Apr 1845, d. 17 May 1928
Benjamin Keifer+ b. 30 Dec 1846, d. 4 May 1884
Sarah A. Keifer b. 22 Feb 1853, d. 29 Nov 1937
Margaret Keifer b. c 1856, d. b 1870

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 422A; Image: 152.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: 1053; Family History Film: 1255053; Page: 330C; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 0662.

John M. Keifer

M, b. 23 April 1845, d. 17 May 1928

Father*

Peter Keifer b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899

Mother*

Susan Meister b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 April 1845

John M. Keifer was born on 23 April 1845 at Ohio.

He was the son of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.

Marriage

5 November 1874

John M. Keifer married Hannah Baer on 5 November 1874 at Morrow, Ohio.

Death

17 May 1928

John M. Keifer died on 17 May 1928 at Galion, Crawford, Ohio, at age 83 John M Keifer obituary.

The Galion Inquirer (Galion, Ohio) 18 May 1928 - John M Keifer obituary

Burial

after 17 May 1928

He was buried after 17 May 1928 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 August 1850

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

John M. Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio; listed as Kifer.¹

22 June 1860

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

John M. Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.²

7 July 1870

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

John M. Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.³

Children of John M. Keifer and Hannah Baer

Frank Henry Keifer+ b. 10 Feb 1877, d. 1 Jan 1943
Clinton J. Keifer b. 1881, d. 1886
Mary Lavina Keifer+ b. 2 Jul 1882, d. 11 Oct 1978
Lottie M. Keifer+ b. 11 Dec 1890, d. 21 Apr 1980

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 422A; Image: 152.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.

Benjamin Keifer

M, b. 30 December 1846, d. 4 May 1884

Father*

Peter Keifer b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899

Mother*

Susan Meister b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 December 1846

Benjamin Keifer was born on 30 December 1846 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.

He was the son of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.

Marriage

18 April 1875

Benjamin Keifer married Louisa Portner, daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward, on 18 April 1875.

Death

4 May 1884

Benjamin Keifer died on 4 May 1884 at Morrow, Ohio, at age 37.

Burial

after 4 May 1884

He was buried after 4 May 1884 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 August 1850

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Benjamin Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1850 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio; listed as Kifer.¹

22 June 1860

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Benjamin Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.²

7 July 1870

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Benjamin Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.³

Date

Location

Description

1880

Morrow, Ohio

In 1880 at Morrow, Ohio, BENJAMIN KEIFER, farmer; P. O., Shaucks; second son of Peter and Susan (Meister) Keifer, was born Dec. 30, 1846, in this township; he lived at home until 28; he then united his fortunes with Louisa Portner, April 18, 1875. She is the oldest daughter of David and Margaret (Noward) Portner; born Jan. 17, 1852. David Portner was born in Switzerland about 1824, and came across the ocean with his parents when about two years old. His parents settled in Clinton Co., Penn., about 1826, where they lived until 1833, when they moved to Troy Tp., of this county, on 74 acres of land. David wedded Margaret Noward, Oct. 31, 1849. She was a daughter of George and Margaret (Radal) Noward. Both of her parents (grand-parents of Mrs. Keifer) were born in Bavaria, Germany, and came across the ocean in the same vessel in 1819, and settled at Lebanon, Penn., where they were married, and came to Troy Tp. in 1833. Mr. Noward was born Sept. 2, 1799, and is now eighty-one years old, hale and hearty. David Partner raised six children -- Louisa, Jacob M., Samuel S., Mary C., Chrissie A. and Hattie B. After marriage, our subject settled on the present place, where he rents 80 acres of his father’s farm; he votes with the time-honored party of Jefferson and Jackson. One daughter has blessed this union -- Emma I. Keifer; born Jan. 16, 1876. His father, Peter Keifer, son of David Keifer, was born Dec. 9, 1804, in Bavaria, Germany; he was sent to school about three years; at the age of thirteen he hired out to work on a farm by the year, which he continued for fourteen years; for the first year’s work he received three dollars, and the highest wages received during that period was eighteen dollars per year; he left home for the United States, May 11, 1834, sailing from the port of Havre, and after an ocean voyage of six weeks, he arrived at New York July 14; he went by rail and steamboat to Philadelphia, and from there to Lebanon Co., Penn., where he worked on the farm some eight months; in the spring of 1835, he joined his uncle, Philip Keifer, who was journeying to Ohio; he walked the most of the way. They settled in Troy Tp., of this county. Although unused to chopping, on his arrival he began clearing land at from three to five dollars per acre; in this way he cleared some eighty acres for others; about 1836, he purchased twenty-five acres where his present residence stands; by his own energy and frugality, he now possesses the entire quarter section, on which he has cleared sixty acres and erected substantial buildings; he married Susan Meister, April 28, 1844. She was born in Switzerland, Aug. 22, 1812, and came over with her parents during the same year as Mr. Keifer. Her parents settled at first in Wayne Co., Ohio, and afterwards removed to Fulton Co. Of this marriage three children have been born -- John, born April 23, 1845; Benjamin, Dec. 30, 1846; Sarah, Feb. 22, 1853. Peter Keifer and wife are members of the Mennonite Church, in which he holds the office of Deacon.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 818-819.

History of Morrow County and Ohio 1880 - Keifer, Benjamin - pages 818-819

Child of Benjamin Keifer and Louisa Portner

Emma Irene Keifer b. 16 Jan 1876, d. 1960

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 422A; Image: 152.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.

Sarah A. Keifer

F, b. 22 February 1853, d. 29 November 1937

Father*

Peter Keifer b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899

Mother*

Susan Meister b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 December 1874

As of 20 December 1874,her married name was Snyder.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 February 1853

Sarah A. Keifer was born on 22 February 1853 at Ohio.

She was the daughter of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.

Marriage

20 December 1874

Sarah A. Keifer married Jonas Snyder on 20 December 1874.

Death

29 November 1937

Sarah A. Keifer died on 29 November 1937 at age 84 Sarah A (Keifer) Snyder obituary.

The Galion Inquirer (Galion, Ohio) 29 Nov 1937 - Sarah A (Keifer) Snyder obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

22 June 1860

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Sarah A. Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.¹

7 July 1870

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Sarah A. Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1870 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.²

Date

Location

Description

1928

Lexington, Richland, Ohio

Sarah A. Keifer lived in 1928 at Lexington, Richland, Ohio.

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 437B; Image: 388043; Family History Library Film: 552746.

(?) Keifer

Charts: Naomi Prieskorn Mercer Niemann Pedigree Chart

Children of (?) Keifer

David Keifer+
George Philip Keifer+ b. 1781, d. 22 Nov 1858

Louisa Portner

F, b. 17 January 1852, d. 23 June 1900

Father*

David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888

Mother*

Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louisa Portner was also known as Bortner.

Married Name

18 April 1875

As of 18 April 1875,her married name was Keifer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 January 1852

Louisa Portner was born on 17 January 1852 at Ohio.

She was the daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Marriage

18 April 1875

Louisa Portner married Benjamin Keifer, son of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister, on 18 April 1875.

Death

23 June 1900

Louisa Portner died on 23 June 1900 at Morrow, Ohio, at age 48 also reported as 21 Jan 1900.

Burial

after 23 June 1900

She was buried after 23 June 1900 at Shauck Cemetery, Shauck, Morrow, Ohio.

Child of Louisa Portner and Benjamin Keifer

Emma Irene Keifer b. 16 Jan 1876, d. 1960

David Portner

M, b. 1823, d. 1888

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1823

David Portner was born in 1823 at Switzerland.

Marriage

31 October 1849

He married Margaret Noward, daughter of George Noward and Margaret Radal, on 31 October 1849.

Death

1888

David Portner died in 1888 at Ohio.

Children of David Portner and Margaret Noward

Jacob M. Portner
Samuel S. Portner
Mary C. Portner
Chrissie A. Portner
Hattie B. Portner
Louisa Portner+ b. 17 Jan 1852, d. 23 Jun 1900

Margaret Noward

F, b. 1830, d. 1908

Father*

George Noward b. 2 Sep 1799, d. a 1880

Mother*

Margaret Radal

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

31 October 1849

As of 31 October 1849,her married name was Portner.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1830

Margaret Noward was born in 1830.

She was the daughter of George Noward and Margaret Radal.

Marriage

31 October 1849

Margaret Noward married David Portner on 31 October 1849.

Death

1908

Margaret Noward died in 1908 at Ohio.

Children of Margaret Noward and David Portner

Jacob M. Portner
Samuel S. Portner
Mary C. Portner
Chrissie A. Portner
Hattie B. Portner
Louisa Portner+ b. 17 Jan 1852, d. 23 Jun 1900

George Noward

M, b. 2 September 1799, d. after 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

George Noward married Margaret Radal.

Birth

2 September 1799

George Noward was born on 2 September 1799 at Bavaria, Germany.

Death

after 1880

He died after 1880.

Child of George Noward and Margaret Radal

Margaret Noward+ b. 1830, d. 1908

Margaret Radal

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Noward.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Margaret Radal married George Noward.

Child of Margaret Radal and George Noward

Margaret Noward+ b. 1830, d. 1908

Jacob M. Portner

Father*

David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888

Mother*

Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908

Life Event

Date

Description

Jacob M. Portner was the son of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Samuel S. Portner

Father*

David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888

Mother*

Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908

Life Event

Date

Description

Samuel S. Portner was the son of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Mary C. Portner

Father*

David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888

Mother*

Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908

Life Event

Date

Description

Mary C. Portner was the daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Chrissie A. Portner

Father*

David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888

Mother*

Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908

Life Event

Date

Description

Chrissie A. Portner was the daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Hattie B. Portner

Father*

David Portner b. 1823, d. 1888

Mother*

Margaret Noward b. 1830, d. 1908

Life Event

Date

Description

Hattie B. Portner was the daughter of David Portner and Margaret Noward.

Emma Irene Keifer

F, b. 16 January 1876, d. 1960

Father*

Benjamin Keifer b. 30 Dec 1846, d. 4 May 1884

Mother*

Louisa Portner b. 17 Jan 1852, d. 23 Jun 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

12 August 1894

As of 12 August 1894,her married name was Rinehart.

Married Name

after 1902

As of after 1902,her married name was Crew.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 January 1876

Emma Irene Keifer was born on 16 January 1876 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio, also reported 16 Jul 1876.

She was the daughter of Benjamin Keifer and Louisa Portner.

Marriage

12 August 1894

Emma Irene Keifer married Clayton Foye Rinehart, son of Levi A. Rinehart and Cassie Ann Gantz, on 12 August 1894.

Marriage

after 1902

Emma Irene Keifer married Oris Crew after 1902 at 2nd marriage for her.

Death

1960

Emma Irene Keifer died in 1960.

Hannah Baer

F, b. 1849, d. 24 February 1891

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Hannah Baer was also known as Bear.

Name Variation

Hannah Baer was also known as Blair.

Married Name

5 November 1874

As of 5 November 1874,her married name was Keifer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1849

Hannah Baer was born in 1849 at Ohio.

Marriage

5 November 1874

She married John M. Keifer, son of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister, on 5 November 1874 at Morrow, Ohio.

Death

24 February 1891

Hannah Baer died on 24 February 1891 at Ohio.

Children of Hannah Baer and John M. Keifer

Frank Henry Keifer+ b. 10 Feb 1877, d. 1 Jan 1943
Clinton J. Keifer b. 1881, d. 1886
Mary Lavina Keifer+ b. 2 Jul 1882, d. 11 Oct 1978
Lottie M. Keifer+ b. 11 Dec 1890, d. 21 Apr 1980

Clinton J. Keifer

M, b. 1881, d. 1886

Father*

John M. Keifer b. 23 Apr 1845, d. 17 May 1928

Mother*

Hannah Baer b. 1849, d. 24 Feb 1891

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1881

Clinton J. Keifer was born in 1881.

He was the son of John M. Keifer and Hannah Baer.

Death

1886

Clinton J. Keifer died in 1886.

Clayton Foye Rinehart

M, b. 16 May 1875, d. 26 February 1902

Father*

Levi A. Rinehart b. Oct 1841, d. 1910

Mother*

Cassie Ann Gantz b. 1 Apr 1842, d. 23 Dec 1914

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 May 1875

Clayton Foye Rinehart was born on 16 May 1875 at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.

He was the son of Levi A. Rinehart and Cassie Ann Gantz.

Marriage

12 August 1894

Clayton Foye Rinehart married Emma Irene Keifer, daughter of Benjamin Keifer and Louisa Portner, on 12 August 1894.

Death

26 February 1902

Clayton Foye Rinehart died on 26 February 1902 at Morrow, Ohio, at age 26.

Oris Crew

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

after 1902

Oris Crew married Emma Irene Keifer, daughter of Benjamin Keifer and Louisa Portner, after 1902 at 2nd marriage for her.

Margaret Keifer

F, b. circa 1856, d. before 1870

Father*

Peter Keifer b. 9 Dec 1804, d. 28 Mar 1899

Mother*

Susan Meister b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1856

Margaret Keifer was born circa 1856 at Ohio.

She was the daughter of Peter Keifer and Susan Meister.

Death

before 1870

Margaret Keifer died before 1870.

Census Date

Location

Description

22 June 1860

Perry, Morrow, Ohio

Margaret Keifer was listed in Peter Keifer's household on the 1860 Census at Perry, Morrow, Ohio.¹

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M653_1017; Page: 237; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 805017.

Georges Meister

M, b. 4 October 1792, d. 18 August 1875

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Georges Meister was also known as Johann Georg.

Name Variation

Georges Meister was also known as George.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Georges Meister married Margarette M. Keller.

Birth

4 October 1792

Georges Meister was born on 4 October 1792 at Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

Death

18 August 1875

He died on 18 August 1875 at Fulton, Ohio, at age 82.

Census Date

Location

Description

2 October 1850

German, Fulton, Ohio

Georges Meister was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at German, Fulton, Ohio.¹

1870

German, Fulton, Ohio

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at German, Fulton, Ohio.²

Date

Location

Description

26 May 1834

New York

Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller immigrated on 26 May 1834 to New York Port of Arrival: New York
Port of Departure: Havre
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Destination: Ohio
Ship: Ship Asia.

New York Passenger Lists 26 May 1834 - Meister, Georges

Children of Georges Meister and Margarette M. Keller

Susan Meister+ b. 22 Aug 1812, d. 23 Dec 1893
Jacques Meister b. c 1813
Georges Meister Jr. b. c 1815
Anne Meister b. c 1819
Jean Meister b. c 1821
Verore Meister b. c 1823
Marguerite Meister b. c 1824
Benoit Meister b. c 1826
Mary Meister b. 5 Jul 1826, d. 7 Mar 1919
Christian Meister b. c 1827
Daniel Meister b. c 1832
Joseph Meister b. c 1834
John Meister b. 16 Jun 1836, d. 29 Apr 1879

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: German, Fulton, Ohio; Roll: M432_681; Page: 355B; Image: 179.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: German, Fulton, Ohio; Roll: M593_1202; Page: 118A; Image: 9094; Family History Library Film: 552701.