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FINTELMANN family of Sheboygan Co., WI

sbuethner — 3 May 2002 6:48:44 GMT

Hi,

My grandfather's sister, Minna Marie LEMKE, b. 1890 in MN, d. 24 Jan 1984 in Sheboygan, WI, m. Otto E. FINTELMANN [FINTELMAN] in 1911 in ND. Between 1918 & 1924, they returned to Herman Twp, Sheyboygan Co., WI (where Otto was from).

They had six children -
Adella, m. CARDINAHL
Ruth, m. RAGGE
Arnold, m. BLANKE
Alice, m. MEYERS
Clifford, m. PERHAM
Minnie, m. NOVAK

anybody researching this family?

Sharon

Ida Amanda Otillie (Dix) Gersmehl 1878-1957

unserSTAMMBAUM — 11 Oct 2008 3:36:00 GMT

OBITUARY: Mrs. Ida Gersemehl, 78, died Tuesday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She had been making her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Edward Zimmermann, at 3627 Koehler Drive, Route #4 Sheboygan. Born December 22, 1878, in Sheboygan, the daughter of the late Peter and Henrietta Dix, she attended Trinity Lutheran School and was confirmed there. In 1906 she was married to Ferdinand Gersmehl and they always made their home here. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and St. Mark Ladies' Aid Society. Survivors are a son Arthur; a daughter Mrs. (Edward) Zimmermann; a grandson; two sisters Mrs. Meta Muehlenberg and Mrs. Bella Williams. Her husband died April 30, 1943; three sisters; and two brothers preceded her in death. Burial will be in the family plot at Wildwood Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press - January 16, 1957

E. Ferdinand Gersmehl 1876-1943

unserSTAMMBAUM — 11 Oct 2008 3:29:18 GMT

OBITUARY E.F. Gersmehl, 66, 1618 North Sixth Street, passed away on Saturday evening at 10:00pm at Memorial Hospital after a short illness .He was born on August 30, 1876 in Sheboygan, the son of Ernst Gersmehl. He attended the Trinity Lutheran school and was confirmed there. On September 13, 1906 he was married to Miss Ida Dix, the daughter of Peter Dix. Survivors are his wife; a daughter Mrs. Zimmermann; a son Arthur; one grandson Edward Zimmerman, Jr.; two brothers Ed Gersmehl and Emil Gersmehl; two sister Mrs. Selma Schwerin and Miss Bertha Gersmehl. Burial will be in the family plot at Wildwood cemetery.
Sheboygan Press - May 3, 1943

Herman Carl Kimme 1891-1956

unserSTAMMBAUM — 11 Oct 2008 3:00:01 GMT

LOCAL MAN, 65, DIES ON HUNTING TRIP
A 65-year-old rural Sheboygan man Sunday became the first local fatality of Wisconsin's 1956 deer hunting season. Herman C. Kimme, of Route #2, Sheboygan, collapsed and died of a heart attack while hunting east of Conover in Vilas County. His body was found Sunday afternoon by a hunting companion, Jacob Grosskopf, of 2619 South 16th Street. Kimme was alone in the woods when he was stricken. Kimme and two other companions - Walter Meyer and Ernst Marquardt - had left Sheboygan early Thursday and had set up camp near Conover. Kimme was born June 6,1891, in the Town of Herman, a son of the late John and Anna Kimme. He attended Green Bay Road district school and was confirmed in 1905 at St. Mark's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Mosel. On May 3, 1914, he was married to Miss Augusta Athorp in the Town of Mosel. After their marriage, the couple settled on a farm a half mile west of Highway 42 on the Mueller Road. Mr. Kimme was engaged in farming until 1947 when his son, Norman, took over operation of the farm. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan and was a past clerk of the Lincoln district school in the Town of Sheboygan. Survivors are his wife; two sons Raymond and Norman; a daughter Mrs. Edwin (Violet) Hamann; six grandchildren; and a sister Mrs. Oscar Schmidt. Two brothers and a sister receded him in death. Burial will be in the family lot in Lutheran Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press

Friederich Johann Heinrich Heuer 1883-1957

unserSTAMMBAUM — 11 Oct 2008 2:54:38 GMT

OBITUARY: Fred J. Heuer, 74, died suddenly Wednesday morning at his home at 1334 S. 12th St. Born in the town of Herman on Jan. 20, 1883. the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Heuer, he attended parochial school at Howards Grove and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church there by the Rev. F. L. Karth.
In his early years he became well known throughout the area through his steam threshing rig which was one of the first in this area. Later he operated a garage on S. 12th St. in Sheboygan.
Up to the time of his death he was employed as custodian of Bethlehem Lutheran Hall.
On Feb. 18. 1912, he was married to Mathilda Burhop at Trinity Lutheran Church at Howards Grove by the Rev. Gust Voit, and following their marriage they made their home
in Sheboygan and has been at the present address for the past 43 years.
Mr. Heuer was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and served for a number of years as deacon and trustee. He was also a long-time member of the "99"
club.
Survivors are his wife; a son Milton; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Graefe; and two grandchildren, all in Sheboygan; and a sister, Mrs. Martin Gorsege of the town of Herman. His
parents and one brother, August, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Carl Ladewig officiating,
and burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Ramm Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday, and then at the church from noon Saturday until the time of the services.
Sheboygan Press - May 23, 1957

Mathilda Anna Bertha (Burhop) Heuer 1886-1976

unserSTAMMBAUM — 11 Oct 2008 2:52:45 GMT

OBITUARY
Mathilda Heuer, 89, of 1534 South 13th Street, widow of Fred J. Heuer, died early today at the Heritage Nursing Center, where she had beea resident for four days. The former Mathilda Burhop was born in the the Town of Herman, July 15, 1886, a daughter of Herman and Ida Burhop. She attended Trinity Lutheran School in Howards Grove. On February 18, 1912, she married Mr. Heuer at Trinity Lutheran. The couple moved to Sheboygan following their marriage. Mr. Heuer died in May, 1957. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Churh and was active in its German Ladies and Mission Societies. She is survived by one son, Milton of Sheboygan; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Lorraine) Graefe of Sheboygan; four grandchildren; on great-granddaughter, and two sisters, Mrs. Adela Kuester and Mrs. Elsie Jost, both of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a daughter. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press - February 12, 1976

Augusta Dorothea (Athorp) KIMME 1890-1971

unserSTAMMBAUM — 11 Oct 2008 2:13:28 GMT

OBITUARY
Mrs. Augusta Kimme, 80, of 4229 Mueller Road, died Wednesday after being stricken with an apparent heart attack at her home in the Town of Sheboygan. The daughter of the late Robert and Ernestine Athorp was born on April 8, 1890 in the Town of Mosel. She attended district grade school there and was confirmed in 1903 in the former Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Mosel. She was married to Herman Kimme of the Town of Herman on May 3, 1914. The couple farmed in the Town of Sheboygan until his death on November 18, 1956. She lived on the family homestead with her son, Norman. Mrs. Kimme was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Surviving are two sons, Raymond of Town Herman and Norman at home; a daughter Mrs Edwin (Violet) Hamann of town Mosel; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Ella Hinz of Sheboygan; four brothers, William, Arthur and Gerhard, all of town Mosel and George of Yuma, Arizona. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press - March 18, 1971

Dawn Charlier

Bobby_Digital — 3 Dec 2001 6:37:21 GMT

Can anybody help me come in contact with Dawn Charlier (age 25) or direct siblings. Any help appreciated.

Information on Grandparents

Judi — 22 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for all any information on Cecelia Klauck, Feb.20,1889-May 7,1918 married Bartholomew Strigel May 20, 1883-April 30,1962. They had three children Anges, Dorothy, and Edmund. They lived in Sheboygan until Cececlia passed away. Bartholomew later remarried and moved to Auburndale, WI.
I am looking for any relatives who might be able to give us information on their families. Their children have passed away and no families history was left.
The information we have has not helped us much in our search.
Any information would be a great help. We would at least have a start!

Jerry Donohue (1845-1908)

paulmcleod666 — 9 Oct 2008 9:46:50 GMT

Hi- I live in Land O' Lakes, WI, and I'm trying to gather biographical info and a portrait of Jerry Donohue, who staked a 160 acre homestead claim on land that is now a part of the Conserve School campus. The era was the mid to late 1880s. Thanks for any assistance you can give me. Paul

Dorothea Maria Caroline Hopf (1870-1945)

unserSTAMMBAUM — 27 Sep 2008 12:51:24 GMT

OBITUARY: Mrs. Dorothea Gorsege, widow of the late Herman Gorsege, passed away Saturday afternoon at the Memorial Hospital following alingering illness. Born December 11, 1871, in Town Mosel, the daughter of Henry and Fredericka Hopf, she attended the district school and was confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Town Mosel. On December 12, 1900, she was married to Herman Gorsege and they resided on the homestead farm until 1938. He passed away March 7, 1937, and for the past seven years she made her home with her children. Survivors are a son Henry; two daughters Elfrieda (Felix) Schaafs and Hattie (William) Melger; three sisters Mrs.(Charles) Augustine, Mrs. (Albert) Pagel and Miss Sophie Hopf; and nine grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press - October 29, 1945

Obituary help

tjewettglj98 — 15 Jan 2008 1:08:33 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of a Jessie Smith, who was living in Plymouth, Wisconsin as of 1993. At that time she was 91 years old.

She was born Jessie Solper about 1903 in Marinette, Wisconsin.

I would appreciate any help.

Thanks in advance,

Thomas Jewett

Cemetery / Obit help please.. Schrantz / Streff

tonylarson541 — 7 Feb 2008 5:44:32 GMT

We need some Cemetery or Obit help please. Some family "memory" has the passing of our people in Sheboygan County and others think Ozaukee.. while others say they died in Sheboygan and were buried in Ozaukee. Argh !

Mathias & Susannah Schrantz. Would have been born abt. 1796 and at least Mathias was still alive in 1887 in Sheboygan County.

Their son, Martin Schrantz (b. 09 Aug 1823, d. 04 Jun 1898 maybe in Dacada visiting daughter) married Elizabeth Streff (b. 28 Aug 1831 and d. 24 Nov 1905 at home in Sherman, Sheboygan).

Elizabeth's parents were John Baptist Streff (b. 20 Sep 1803 and d. 23 Jan 1888 maybe in Fredonia, Ozaukee) and Margaretha/Margaret Thill (b. 05 Sep 1803 and d. 05 Mar 1888 maybe in Fredonia too).

Truly, any cemetery index/death certificate lookup or obituary assistance is so very greatly appreciated. Just let us know what you need. Thank you, and very highest regards ! -Tony L.

Henry & Ernestine Braun Family

Rob Haun — 30 Aug 2005 1:16:52 GMT

I am looking for any information of the descendants of Henry and Ernestine Braun. Their children listed in the 1900 census were: August, Albert, Willie, Lillian, & Mildred. Ernestine Braun was a sister to my great grandfather, Carl C.W. Haun. She was born on 15 April 1860 in Burgtonna, Germany. She came over to America with her parents, brothers, and sisters in 1872. Ernestine died in 1915 of tuberculosis. I am willing to share information that I have so far on August, Albert, and Mildred. Please send me an email.

Eimermann, George Philipp and his brother Peter

margaret9947 — 1 Oct 2008 10:43:38 GMT

These brothers were living on a farm in Sheboygan County in the 1860's. I'm looking for other decendants. George Philipp is my great, great grandfather. George married Margaret Muller in 1854. Peter was married to Katherine when they emigrated together from Germany. They(the Peter Eimermans)were considered pioneers of the county according to Sheboygan Press Newspaper accounts. George's family moved to Greenbush and then into Sheboygan in later years. Peter's family lived in Rhine, also moving into Sheboygan in later years. George's daughter, Margaret married Paul Spira in 1886. Their only son, George Spira is my grandfather.

August Herman Gorsege (1867-1937)

unserSTAMMBAUM — 27 Sep 2008 12:44:37 GMT

S Herman Gorsege, 69, life-long resident of Sheboygan County, died
Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the farm home one-half mile north of Erdman
on the Manitowoc road.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the South West Funeral home, S. Twelfth street and Union avenue. The Rev. William Schink, pastor of St. Peter Lutheran church of Haven will officiate and burial will be made in the family lot in Wildwood cemetery.
Mr. Gorsege was born in the town of Lima on August 23, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gorsege. When he was almost eight years of age the family moved to the farm north of Sheboygan where they have resided since. He attended the Trinity Lutheran school in Sheboygan and was confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran church. On December 12, 1900, he was married to Miss Dorothea Hopf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hopf. For the past 20 years he has resided at the home a short distance north of Erdman.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Henry, on the homestead; two daughters. Mrs. Felix Schaaf's at home, Mrs. William Melger of Sheboygan, and there are six grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press - March 8, 1937

David Stolper (1838 - 1916)

unserSTAMMBAUM — 27 Sep 2008 12:39:53 GMT

PIONEER OF SCOTT SUCCUMBS
David Stolper. aged 78, pioneer settler of the town of Scott, died this morning at his home in Plymouth. The funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Mr Stolper was born in Prussia, Germany, January 23, 1838. He came with his parents to America in 1854 settling in Ozaukee county. A year later the family removed to Sheboygan county, and settled on a farm in the town of Sherman, where his father passed away in 1886. His mother died in Germany. For years Mr. Stolper was proprietor of the hotel at Batavia, town of Scott.
The decedent, who was a civil war veteran, enlisted in January, 1862 in Company I, Second Wisconsin Calvary. After serving three years. Mr. Stolper was discharged January 23, 1865. With his regiment, Mr. Stolper participated in some of the most important events of the war including the principal operations attending the siege of Vicksburg.
Soon after his return from the army in February 1865. Mr. Stolper was married to Miss Johanna D. Smith of Ozaukee county. Last year the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family reunion.
Sheboygan Press - May 13, 1916

Legal surname change

LAlady2 — 11 Jul 2008 2:10:47 GMT

Where could I find records of an ancestor's legal name change in Sheb. county? It occurred at least a decade after citizenship/naturalization. Don't know whether that's something in Sheb. Co. Superior Court records? or U-Wis-Milwaukee archives? district court record? or none of those.
With that info, I can arrange a lookup, or contact the appropriate bureaucratic office to order a copy of his name change petition/records.
I want to know the date and any info included in those documents. Thank you, from the East Coast

searching for info on Clarence "Jack" Schmitt 1920-1983?

SylviaBergman — 7 Sep 2008 8:04:56 GMT

I am searching for information on Clarence Schmitt born in Illinois approx 1920 (possibly 3-9-1920 in Cook County). He was living in Sheboygan in 1957 according to his father's obit. He was listed as "brother Jack Schmitt of Sheboygan Falls" when his sister Mildred Schmitt LaLonde died in 1982. SSDI has a Clarence Schmitt listed in Sheboygan born 1920 died Aug 1983. I would appreciate a copy of any obituary or other family iformation that anyone might be able to find for me. He was married but I have no spouse information. Thank you for your help.

Sylvia

Harding, Herbert & Elizabeth

jmthorn1 — 18 Jun 2008 6:52:25 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Herbert Harding born in Canada about 1867-1868 who was married to Elizabeth according to the 1930 census. They lived at 414 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, WI in 1930. Herbert had a brother named William and his mother's name was Louise. His mother was from Wurttemberg, Germany. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have not been able to locate any info on Herbert after 1930 or William after 1895 and Louise after 1880.

marriage record look-up

ahale10 — 6 Apr 2008 8:08:05 GMT

I am in need of finding a marriage record for Auguste Poppe and John Schueller. There marriage was on May 20, 1872 in Sheboygan. I need to verify the parents' names of these two people. Thanks for time and attention given.
Regards,
Ann

Mrs. Clarence Arnold

Bostonredhead — 4 Sep 2008 4:38:34 GMT

Is Josephine Kriedler But the last name for her husband Clarence Arnold has an i at the end. Clerence Arnoldi is my Great Grandfather. Which I think that means Bernhardt Kriedler is my Great-great- grandather.

Naturalization dilemma!

LAlady2 — 3 Sep 2008 12:39:10 GMT

Experienced Angel, please help me. I searched 3+ months for grandpa’s naturalization records. -born in Poland, emigrated to Chicago age 9, moved permanently to Sheboygan in 1914, legally changed his name after 1920?, was natl’z’d in 1940, died in Sheb.,1987 age 97 ½.
I first contacted UWM-Libr-Archives, Milw; pd $15 research fee. NOT in their index; said contact Fed. Archives & Records Ctr FARC, Chicago, or Sheb.Co. Reg. of Deeds. NOT there; please try US Citizenship & Immig. Office in Milwaukee.
I did obtain copies of grampa’s brother’s Natl’z records from Clerk of the Circuit Court, Cook Co., probably cuz he stayed in Chicago. I asked them to search for gramps, too.

I wrote the old-fashioned way to Nat'l Archives & Records, Great Lakes, Chicago. They mailed a copy of his Nat’lz Index, showing that it was on Apr. 9, 1940, in Cir. Court of Sheb. County, & suggested the records might be held with Sheb. Co. Clerk. I mailed the index copy to the Clerk. Today I rec' a reply from the Sheb. Co. Register of Deeds [already contacted, above], saying they have NO Natl’z records, & included the Nat’lz Request Form for UWM-Libraries, Milw [see above “not there”].
What can I do!? I am dizzy from going in circles. I know he was natl’zd; I now have the date & location on the index card. I am not crazy, but very very frustrated. Thanks

Obit of LaVerne M. Lawrenz

meinstammbaum — 31 Aug 2008 4:41:43 GMT

I am looking for the obit printed in the Sheboygan Press on July 25, 2004 for Laverne M. Lawrenz. She died in Sioux Falls, SD, but I think there may be an obit in the Sheboygan Paper.

Thanks if you can help me!

please help

gneemarie — 24 Jun 2001 12:30:31 GMT

My greatgrandfather was William Richter, married to a Louise Robinson. All I know is they had at least one child, named Otto, who married Edna Reichardt. Edna's father was August Reichardt, married to Ricka or Rieke Stegemeyer. I really would appreciate all the help I can get. I am really stuck. thanks

KRUEGER, Henry 1904 - ?

rlkpackfan — 26 Aug 2008 5:13:10 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for any information about Henry John Frederick Krueger, including his obituary and or burial information.

I only know that Henry was born in 1904, most likely in Shawano County, Wisconsin.

I don't know when Henry died. I do have information that Henry resided in or near the following places:

1937 - Plymouth, WI;
1970 - Sheboygan, WI;
1982 - Waldo, WI

I really appreciate any information that you may be able to provide.

Thank you,

Randy

KRUEGER, Carl 1902 - 1983

rlkpackfan — 26 Aug 2008 2:38:16 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for obituary and burial information on Carl Krueger. Carl was born in Wisconsin on 20 Oct 1902 and died in May 1983 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

I am also seeking information on Carl's brother, Henry Krueger who was born in 1904. His date of death is unknown. He lived in Sheboygan County and possibly lived in Waldo, WI.

Thank you,

Randy

Bentrop/Benthrop and Ecke surnames

J C Mossman — 16 Jul 2002 1:17:40 GMT

If you have a connection to either surname (perhaps in Sheboygan County), would like to hear from you. Seeking early info on GrM, Amanda Amelia Benthrop (est. b. in Sheboygan 1881). Given names of her F and GrF uncertain; may have used Ger. sp. of surname, "Bentrop"; her mother poss. nee Lena Ecke; her Grpar poss. Andrew Ecke and Caroline Schmidt.

Oosterhaus

Mikki — 18 Feb 2002 12:20:46 GMT

I am looking for the parents names of Jane Oosterhaus born in 1860-61. She married Jacob Jensema b. 1861. They had 3 children: John (from Jacobs first wife who died) Asa and Clarence. Both Jane and Jacob were born in Wisconsin, but I have not found a birth record for Jane. I know she was born in Wisconsin from census info. Both Jane and Jacob's parents came from Holland. Jane had one brother named Joe that hung himself and may have had a sister.

Union or Gibbsville cemetery records

davidtrichardson — 9 Aug 2008 2:06:08 GMT

I am trying to find a burial location for Isaac Eernisse who died between 1860-1870 and his wife Maria Tiersen, who died between 1870-1880.

I am pretty sure they are buried in Gibbsville, but they might be buried at Union cemetery in Holland.

My goal is to get a tombstone photo and an exact death date.

Any help is great.

Eisold of Sheboygan

emtanguay — 27 Jun 2008 1:45:33 GMT

I want to find out if /or how my great-grandfather Louis (Ludwig) Eisold is related to the Eisolds of Sheboygan. My thoughts are that many of the Eisolds may be related in some way since it isn’t an overly common surname and they are clustered in Door, Sheboygan and Marathon Counties.

Below is the information on Louis marriage. In other places Augusta’s surname is spelled Miller.

Kewaunee County Courthouse
Marriage Record Vol A(2) Page 42

Marriage Date --Oct 10, 1878
Ludwig Eisold and Augusta Müller
Farmer, Residence-Ahnapee Birthplace--Germany
Marriage place--Methodist Church--Ahnapee
Michael Eatzminger--Minister of the Goespel of Ahnapee
Witnesses- George Hauke and Anna Müller
Parents of Groom--John Eisold and Johanna Eisold
Parents of Bride-- Jacob Müller and Christina Müller

I also know that Louis’ son William Eisold in Wausau Nov 5, 1918. He left a widow, Martha, and a young daugher Gladys. Martha later married Henry Sessler of Sheboyan and moved to that city. Gladys Married Eugene Myer. in about 1934.

Louis and Augusta’s chikdren were Lydia,William, Francis, Frank, Hilda, Harvey, Walter (my grandfather) and Howard.

Eileen

FIEDLER family

MyStammbaum — 7 Apr 2005 6:35:08 GMT

I have reached the end of the branches for my family tree regarding the FIEDLER family.

Here is some of what I have:
Evelyn FIEDLER the daughter of Elwood FIEDLER and Irma SCHREIBER. She was married to Ernst THUEMMLER.

Merlin FIEDLER was the son of Elwood FIEDLER and Irma SCHREIBER. He was married to Elaine WINKEL. The two had five children - Gail (Alfred HOVEY), Diane (William KUMMER), Ellen (LeRoy LEONHARD), Gene (Barbara STEINKE) and Ken (Rachel PEICHL).

I also believe there may have been another sibling...a sister. She may have died in childbirth, very young, etc.

Anyone wishing to share info on this family's descendants can share their loads of ancestors info that I have collected.

Helen Schneider (?) Selle

mischel1 — 4 Aug 2008 8:41:13 GMT

Am looking for the names of the parents of HELEN SCHNEIDER[not sure of spelling] born 2 april 1866 possibly in Fond du Lac and dying 8 Feb. 1936 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, WI. She had a brother named Joseph ROMAG. She married Ernst SELLE about 1881.

FRIEDEL

rfriedel — 16 Mar 2002 3:06:37 GMT

Paul (or Paulus) FRIEDEL was my great, great-grandfather. He lived in Sheboygan from about 1890 to 1915. I have info on his descendents that I would be willing to share. I am interested in any possible siblings of Paul who may have come to the U.S. at about the same time he did, in 1856.

Thanks,
Ron Friedel

Kohler High class of 1927 and 1928 and more!! info avail.

cottontailaward — 15 Jun 2002 4:14:43 GMT

I am in the possession of my grandmother's scrap book which contains great deal of newpaper clippings, high school graduation flyers and photos from the 1920's and on. if you are looking for information on the graduation class of 1927 (first class) or 1928( second class) from Kohler High School, I have it all. Kohler baseball teams, some obits, some engagement announcements and such. If you are looking for a specific person who you know is inthese items, let me know and I'll try to copy things for you if I have their name listed.

wills from 1890 to 1930

SandraWiltzius — 27 Jul 2008 5:21:39 GMT

Where do you go to find will from 1890 to maybe the 1930 in Sheboygan county, and are the open to the public ...are apt. necessary or what?? Thank you

Brothers Earl, Leon & Warren STOLPER

mystammbaum1 — 8 Jun 2006 3:39:56 GMT

These three brothers and their families moved out of Sheboygan County and my research incomplete.

EARL STOLPER (b: June 9, 1911) married a Madalyn Kroll and had at least two children - John and Mary

LEON STOLPER (b: Oct 16, 1915) married Marion Jost and had at least one son - unknown name

WARREN STOLPER (b: July 4, 1921) married Jane Hoeveler and I do not know of any children.

Do you know their marriage dates and locations?
Do you know of they had other children?
Do you know if their children married?

I have plenty of their ancestors and more than willing to share !

Bruce

Harlow John Brown

kws99 — 18 Jul 2008 7:51:29 GMT

Searching for any descendents or collateral relatives of this man. My daughter found a family album containing many pictures, but his (a six month old baby portrait - made in 1893)was the only one identified. The family seems, from census data, to have been in the Fairmont, NE area for at least three generations, through the 1930's. His father's name was Henry, and together they ran a cattle brokerage, it appears. Harlow married Elizabeth M., and their son enlisted in the Army Air Corps in WW II. However, there are at least 8 pictures in the album made by the H. Goodridge studios in Hingham. One is inscribed on the back "To Amy from Grace - Dec. 25, 1897."

Naturalization records for Sheboygan Co.?

arleyrider2003 — 15 Jul 2008 11:11:44 GMT

question, where are the Declarations and Petition records for Sheboygan Co. archived ??? how can one access the indexes ?

obit: Margaret (Trester) Kelly 1908-2008

WilliamTaber — 6 Jul 2008 5:33:12 GMT

Indianapolis Star, 6 Jul 2008
Margaret T. Kelly of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on July 2, 2008. She was 100 years of age. She was born on January 1, 1908, Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Hubert and (Mary) Marie Burkhart Trester. During her life she was a writer, artist and a newspaper columnist for many years. She was a member of Saint Luke Catholic Church, Meridian Hills Country Club, in Indianapolis, IN, St. Agnes Church in Springfield, Illinois, and was a volunteer at St. Augustine's Home for the Aging in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by daughter, Kathie Brezette of Fort Wayne, IN; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Eugene "Pat" M. Kelly; son, Eugene M. Kelly Jr. and 10 siblings.

Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Broad Ripple is handling arrangements.

Calvary cemetery in Sheboygan

zoogene33 — 29 May 2008 3:12:52 GMT

Today's Sheboygan Press has an article regarding Calvary cemetery, which is a Catholic cemetery on the north side of the city.

http://www.sheboyganpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200...

Dutch in Wisconsin Conference

mrisseeuw — 27 Jun 2008 6:57:40 GMT

For Immediate Release:
Mary Risseeuw, Director of Development
Sheboygan County Historical Research Center
518 Water Street
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
920-467-4667
E-mail: mrisseeuw@yahoo.com

The Dutch are Coming to Wisconsin!

Many of the influences of Dutch culture – windmills, wooden shoes, Delftware, costumed Dutch twins, Dutch Masters cigars and even Dutch Boy paints – are alive and well around Wisconsin. But have you ever wondered why? Or if we’ve retained any pieces of “Dutchness” beyond those things. Attending the Dutch-American Experience in Wisconsin: 1840-present may answer some of these questions – and pose new ones. This three day conference to be held in Sheboygan Falls, WI is bringing together an impressive line-up of speakers from Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and the Netherlands. The conference will explore Dutch immigration history, the various settlements throughout Wisconsin, differences and similarities between the Dutch Catholics and Dutch Protestants, the Dutch language as it exists in Wisconsin and Dutch-American authors discussing their work and its influences.
Some of the highlights will include, Dr. Robert Swierenga, the foremost authority on Dutch immigration in the U.S., who will talk about Building the Dutch Reformed Church in Early Wisconsin. Robin Dekker, Executive Director of the Little Chute Windmill, Inc., will discuss the progress of the Little Chute Windmill and Willem Keeris of the Netherlands and Mary Jane Herber, genealogy library at the Brown County, WI Library will provide us with background on the Dutch Catholics in Wisconsin. Guaranteed to entertain and enlighten the audience will be presentations by Dr. James Schaap, Professor of English at Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA who will talk about Growing up Dutch Calvinist in Sheboygan County and the influence on his books. His co-presenter, Richard Dykstra of Cedar Grove, WI will engage you with readings and observations from his book “Jim’s Brother.”
This ground breaking conference brings you the experts in the field and the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people interested in Dutch immigration history, genealogy and Dutch culture in Wisconsin. Bus tours, workshops and a Genealogy Contact Day on Saturday are guaranteed to round out the experience for all attending. There are still tables available at the Genealogy Contact Day and we encourage individual genealogists as well as groups and organizations to consider this opportunity to promote their collections and research. Call or write to SCHRC for more information.
Registration for the two day conference is $80 (including lunch) and the bus tour is $18. A brochure listing all conference activities can be obtained by contacting the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center at 920-467-4667, 518 Water Street, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 or at schrc@att.net Registration deadline is September 1, 2008, but please note that space is filling quickly.

Leemkuil / Collins / Wiekamp

scw2000 — 15 Jun 2002 3:54:28 GMT

I'm looking for the birth of WILIMINA WIEKAMP (Sheboygan County) in the mid 1800's. Also her marriage to DIRK J. LEEMKUIL. Any help on locating his birth record in Holland, Denmark would also be appreciated.

Carol

Krepsky, Machtig, Verle, Podbreger

vickylong1 — 13 May 2002 12:39:21 GMT

I am looking for information on my ancestors, who came to Sheboygan. Franses Podbreger is my great grandmother. She was born 10/16/1886 in Oberburg, Jugoslavia. She married Anthony Machtig and had eight children with him (Mary, Anthony, John, Joseph, Frances, Elizabeth, August and Margret). Her second husband was Frank Jacob Verle. They had five children (Caroline, Anna, Gertrude, Rudolph, and Richard).
John Machtig (my grandpa) was born 12/29/1909 in Marberg, Jugoslavia. He married Leona Krepsky. They had one son (my dad), Jackie Machtig (born 6/4/1943 in Sheboygan WI). John's second wife was Marion Nawrocki. John died in 1982 in Redgranite WI.

Jackie married Betty Sackett on 4/2/1966 in Sheboygan WI. They had 2 children, Todd and Victoria (me).

Does anyone have a birthdate/place for Anthony Machtig? Does anyone know who his parents were and when/where they were born? Does anyone know who Franses Podbreger's parents were and where/when they were born. Does anyone know Leona Krepsky's birthdate/place, who her parents were and where/when they were born?

Thank you for your assistance!!!

HAMMAN, Helen E. & RAUTMANN, Herman K. > City of Sheboygan

RLipprandt2286 — 20 Mar 2008 1:41:03 GMT

I am searching for relatives or information of Helen E. (Hamann) and Herman K. Rautmann of Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co.

My research of Helen and Herman came about as the result of establishing a Hamann Family Tree originating in Twp. Centerville, Manitowoc County.

Helen is the daughter of Otto C. Julius and Meletta C. (Rietow) Hamann. She is the only surviving daughter of that marriage. Another sibling died as an infant in 1923.

Any direction or information would be appreciated as an old newspaper mention of the couple indicated four children.

I KNEW My Grosses were in Sheboygan! 1850ish

dliz908 — 6 Oct 2003 1:00:45 GMT

I have been working with just vague clues of where in Wisconsin to look for my Great Great Grandfather Friedrich Gross and his wife Johanna Keppler and their children. I knew from 1870/1880 census records in Hancock, Michigan that 4 boys had been born in Wisconsin. I knew that the wives of a couple of the boys had come from the Sheboygan area. Then I got an obituary for my Great Grandfathers brother Emil Gross. Wonderful!! It said he was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I went straight away to every online resource I could find for that county, but alas my family was not to be found. Then tonite, checking the Sheboygan site from Rootsweb again, I got another good piece of evidence. Friedrich L Gross is listed in the Vital Records Birth Index, parents are Friedrich and Johanna Keppler!!

So know that I can say I know for sure they were there, I have more questions? What was it about Sheboygan, Wisconsin that made my German ancestors head there? Why can't I find then on the census? Does anyone else out there have Gross relatives from Sheboygan? Friedrich & Johanna's children that I can clearly identify are Ernest, William, Emil, Friedrich, Louis, Albert and Edmund. There may have been 2 children beforehand, but I cannot verify that.

Let me know if you have any insight!!

Thanks,
Liz

shufflebotham, violets bible in my possession

nightwhisper19 — 11 May 2008 4:21:00 GMT

anyone interested in purchasing it.. you will be
very surprised at its contents.. I was surprised and
would only like family members to purchase it.

it contains a lock of hair from possibly her hair or
hair from one of her children.. maybe the child who
passed in 1900

other info inside is her immediate family that she
wrote.

the date on the bible is 1886 when she recieved it
and she is from sheboygan area.. glenbeula Wisconsin.

anyone interested, please email Patricia Lee
Nightwhisper19@aol.com

I do not have a pay pal, or a account with any selling
companies.. this was a found item at a estate sale
in Michigan.

Klug Family

Vashtah — 1 Aug 2002 12:49:18 GMT

I am very interested in your information. There must be a connection as my family settled with a group of fellow Lutherans, first in Freistadt and then in Sheboygen County.
Anna Knuth married Carl Klug. They had four children, three boys all with the first name Johan and then a daughter named Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina was my great great grandmother. She married William Frederike Kapke. Any and all information that you have will be appreciated. Thank you.

Sheboygan Schoemer's

Tom Lutz — 22 Sep 2004 12:17:38 GMT

Looking for some information about a John Schoemer (Jr?) of Sheboygan who worked for Kohler Co for over 40 years. He was born abt 1890 and had 6 children, four whom also worked at Kohler at some point. I believe his parents were John Schoemer Sr and Katherine Mootz who came from Luxembourg and settled near Belgium, WI. Does anyone have John Jr's birthdate and the name of his wife?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Obit -- Jean V. (Smith) Barrett Oct 27, 1927 - March 26, 2008

acpoole57 — 24 Apr 2008 1:45:15 GMT

Jean V. (Smith) Barrett, 80, Sheboygan, Wisc., died Mar. 26 at Meadowview Manor Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Jean was born in Loveland, Oct. 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Harvey and Marie Hoyt Skelton. She was raised in Missouri Valley. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs, in 1945. She was married to Glen Smith, Missouri Valley, for 25 years. Jean later married Mike Barrett and they were married for 15 years. Mike preceded her in death in 1996. Jean provided home health care to people when she worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant. She also was a seamstress, bookkeeper for the family business, Smith Transfer, Missouri Valley, and a homemaker as well.
To be near her sister Pauline, she spent part of her life living in California and in Oregon. Jean helped to organize worship services for the residents living at the Tamarack House and Riverview apartments. She also enjoyed sewing, traveling, reading, art, interior design and spending time with her family. Jean is survived by her daughter; Laura Goetz, of Sheboygan, Wisc.; sons; Perry and his wife, Kris, Smith, Logan; Patrick and his wife, Connie, Smith, Winona, Minn.; Joe and his wife, Amy, Smith, Missouri Valley; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sister; Pauline Joseph, Grants Pass, Ore.; and her longtime friend; Dolly Smith, Missouri Valley. A Memorial Service for Jean was held Mar. 29 at the Riverside Apartments, Sheboygan, Wisc., Rev. Ronald Paderson, officiant. Interment was to take place in Iowa. A memorial fund has been established in Jean's name and may be directed to the Humane Society.
The Novak-Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home, Sheboygan, Wisc. was in charge of arrangements. www.novakramm-ziegler.com.

Respectfully submitted for other researchers.

©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2008

David Schlager 1930 census lookup

badenroots — 18 Apr 2008 6:09:41 GMT

Looking for the details of the 1930 census for
David Schlager abt 1893 Germany Head
Carolyn Schlager abt 1900 Wife
Walter H Schlager abt 1922 Son
Rudolph Schlager abt 1926 Son

They lived in Sheboygan, Sheboygan county, Wisconsin
Any additional information about this family is most welcome

badenroots@yahoo.com

TRAUTSCHOLD, POSSLEY, KINATE, MUELLER, MARTIN, GOTTSCHALK, FREY, TRESTER, DROSTE

S M Flood — 4 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for descendants of Frederick TRAUTSCHOLD (1836, Bavaria, Germany - 1913, Sheboygan, WI, USA) and Elizabeth "Liseta" ? (1840, Bavaria, Germany - 1885, WI, USA).

Children of above:
1)Frederick "Fritz" (1861-1900) m. Mary TRESTER

His children married into the POSSLEY, KINATE, FRITZ, MUELLER, MARTIN, ETZKORN families.

2)Charles Martin (1863-1938, TX) m. Marie Antoninette MUHL

His children married into the FLOOD, SHOOK, HALLARAN, WELCH, CLEMENT, CHATHAM families.

3)Luisa (1867-?) m. Mike GOTTSCHALK

She had 13 children, some lived in Milwaukee, WI.

4)Frank B. "Franz" (1871-1954, TX) m. 1. C.M. MOREHEAD, 2. Carrie JOST

5)Max B. (1876-?, CA) m. Unknown

He had two daughters, possibly other children in CA.

6)Anna (1880-?) m. Joseph FREY

She had at least two daughters.

Frederick Trautschold married a second time to Augusta DROSTE (1858-1935, Sheboygan, WI, USA) after 1885. They had one son, Hubert A. (1889-1962) who married Frieda ? (1897-1967).

I'm trying to establish contact with any of the Wisconsin descendants. I have the majority of the Texas descendants prepared and am willing to share. Thanks for any help anyone can offer!!

Barbers of Plymouth and Greenbush

bjzgiznaz — 30 Jan 2005 11:17:09 GMT

There were several Barber families in Plymouth and Greenbush, Wisconsin, from 1850 on. I think they're all connected but don't know how.

My own ancestors were James Wesley Barber (1833-1906) and Elizabeth Ann Boyer (1840-1924). They both appear in the 1850 Sheb. Co. census, and were married in Plymouth in 1858.

James allegedly came from Ohio, and there are rumors of a link to the Diamond Match Co., (Summit Co., OH). I believe his parents' names are John R. Barber and Rebecca (?).

I am looking for any information that will help make the Ohio connection or link the various Barber families in Sheboygan Co.

Van Ouwerkerk or Vanouwerkerk

millersroots — 4 Mar 2008 9:33:51 GMT

Looking for the person who posted a tree for Andrew Bril marriage to Sara Van Bortel. Her second marriage was to Peter Van Ouwerkerk. Researching the descendants of Peter and Sara's child, James H. VanOuwerkerk.
Please contact me at mariesroots@hotmail.com

August Herman Strains

Mike DeKarske — 30 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Sheboygan Press, December 2, 1918 Page 1.

August Herman Strains

Herman Strains, an old veteran of this city, died at 6oclock Saturday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital after an illness of a lengthy duration.
Decedent was born in Germany and at the time of his death had reached the age of 77 years. Mr. Strains was a member of the G.A.R.
The survivors are four daughters and one son, Mrs. Louis Gunderson, Mrs. Otto Ziegler, Sheboygan; Mrs. Edward Roberts and Miss Ida Strains, Milwaukee; George Strains of Michigan.
The funeral will be held at 2 oclock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Ziegler, 1120 Lincoln avenue. Rev. E. R. Krueger of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran church will be in charge of the funeral services. Interment will take place in the Wildwood Cemetery.

Ferdinand Markgraf-Sheboygan

silverado104 — 9 Feb 2008 6:11:47 GMT

I am looking any info on Ferdinand Markgraf that lived in Sheboygan around 1905-1910. If someone has access to a city directory for that time he might be in there.
Thanks for any help,
Steve in MN

Book on German Immigants - Protestant Church Record Extractions

pan_mila — 10 Feb 2008 5:09:44 GMT

I came accross this site recently:

http://webpub.byu.net/rm222/GermanPage.htm

They have a book titled:

"German Immigrants in American Church Records Volume 3: Wisconsin Northeast Protestant"

It includes a number of churches in Sheboygan County. The churches included are:

Angelica: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Butternut: Evangelical Mission
Caroline: Zion's Lutheran Church
Chase Twp.: Zion's Lutheran Church
Edgar: St. John's Lutheran Church
Elkhart Lake: Bethel United Church of Christ
Elkhart Lake: Community Church of Christ
Elkhart Lake: St. Peter's and St. Paul's Church of Christ
Elkhart Lake: Trinity German Reformed Lutheran Church
Fairwater: Zion's Lutheran Church
Freedom Twp.: Freedom Moravian Church
Greenbush: St. John's Lutheran Church
Jacksonport: Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Kennan: Zion's Lutheran Church
Liberty Grove: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Medford: German Evangelical Church
Medford: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Medford: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
New Fane: St. John's Lutheran Church
Oshkosh: Peace Lutheran Church
Oshkosh: St. John's Lutheran Church
Phillips: Evangelical Lutheran Church
Phillips: Trinity Lutheran Church
Plymouth: Salem German Reformed Lutheran Church
Rhine Twp.: St. Peter's United Church of Christ
Rib Lake: St. John's Lutheran Church
Russell Twp.: St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Seymour: Immanuel Lutheran Church
Sheboygan: Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Sheboygan: Ebenezer Lutheran Church
Sheboygan: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sheboygan: Sheboygan Mission Lutheran Church
Sheboygan: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sheboygan: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sheboygan: Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sheboygan Falls: Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church
Sheboygan Falls Twp.: St. Luke's American Lutheran Church
Spirit: Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Stetsonville: Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sturgeon Bay: Methodist Mission
Wilson Twp: Trinity Lutheran Church

For a more detailed description of what the book series includes see the following article on the volume 1 book:

http://webpub.byu.net/rm222/ARTICLEFORHOYT.doc

I have no connection to the printing company or the organization that compiled these books. I am going to see if I can obtain a copy of the book through the inter-libraby loan program at my local pubic library.

Tom

Reineck in Town of Rhine

krristow — 10 Dec 2007 8:17:41 GMT

I'm looking for information on Wilhelm "William" Reineck's (1836-1916) parents, Jakob and Sohpie Reineck. I've got Wilhelm immigrating here in 1854 and his mother and siblings coming in 1855. But I can't find Jakob's immigration so I assume he died in Germany? Also, I was wondering when Sophie died? It would have to be after the 1880 census where she was living with her son, Henry. Also what is her maiden name? Smith/Schmitt? Thanks!

MAERZ/MAERTZ/MARTZ

Lee Schilling — 23 Jan 2003 3:38:23 GMT

I am researching brothers Johann Maertz (born 1827 in Prussia) and Friedrich Maertz (born 1830). The brothers came to Maple Grove, Manitowoc County in the mid-1850's. The Maertz name is common in Sheboygan County and I would like to learn if the families are related or if they came from the same area in Germany.

Someone just sent some 1820 - 1907 volume/reel info.. lookup help please!

tonylarson541 — 7 Feb 2008 6:29:54 GMT

Someone just sent us some volume and reel type index records.. bless their heart,.. is there a lookup service to get copies of these off the film? Any assistance on this facet is also desirable and very much appreciated.. Will obviously pay all reasonable reproduction costs. Thank you! -Tony L.

They sent me 15 that look like this (totally our people):

Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907
about Martin Schrantz
Name: Martin Schrantz
Death Date: 04 Jun 1898
County: Sheboygan
Volume: 03
Page #: 0331
Reel: 125
Image: 1587
Index Volume: 01
ImageNum: 104751
Sequence #: 345195
Level Info: Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index.

Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907
about Elizabeth Schrantz
Name: Elizabeth Schrantz
Death Date: 24 Nov 1905
County: Sheboygan
Volume: 04
Page #: 0542
Reel: 127
Image: 0397
Index Volume: 02
ImageNum: 104751
Sequence #: 345192
Level Info: Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index.

Pastor August Kleinhans - Howards Grove / Herman

LHILLMAN — 30 Jan 2008 10:22:09 GMT

Long story short - I am looking for the church in which Pastor August Kleinhans was the officiant in 1875.

Just the long story - My gr-grandfather (Wilhelm Hinnenthal) was a Lutheran pastor in southern WI in the 1870s. He attended Seminary with Pastor August Kleinhans and I think that they became very good friends - a Frieda Kleinhans is listed as a godmother to my gr-grandfather's first child and the Pastor August Kleinhans that I see in the 1880 census (Outagamie Co) has a wife named Friedericke. I know that Rev. Kleinhans was assigned to a Lutheran church (probably LCMS or WELS) in Sheboygan County; the listing I have from the seminary doesn't give the name, only the town (Herman) and the post office (Howards Grove). Ultimately, I am looking for my great-grandfather's marriage record and I think that Rev. Kleinhans may have been the officiant.

Thus, does anyone know where Pastor Kleinhans might have been the officiant? Or can anyone name the oldest Lutheran churches in the area?

Many thanks for your help!

Lynn

Ralph Shufflebotham/Shufflebottom

ddeaks — 13 Jan 2008 6:18:18 GMT

The spelling seems to change through generations, probably by accident. My Shufflebothams came originally from Newcastle, Staffs. I have got back as far as Ralph, born in 1801, and his wife Mary. Their son Thomas moved to the Stockport area of Cheshire in the 1830s and his family are still here. Does anyone think they may be connected and provide more information.

SCHROETER, ROSENTHAL, SEYFERT

Linda Scheimann — 30 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Researching the families of Friedrich Wilhelm SCHROETER (12 Nov 1827 Heynitz, Saxony), married 4 Feb 1852 to Ernestine Wilhelmine ZIMMERMANN (13 Dec 1826, Dresden, Saxony) and their children: Auguste Wilhelmine SCHROETER (26 Aug 1852 Town of Sherman, Sheboygan - 9 Feb 1920), married Gottfried Ernst ROSENTHAL; Anna Camilla Scholastica SCHROETER (3 Nov 1853 - 4 Jul 1927), married Ernst Fuerchtegott SCHERBEL; William Frank SCHROETER (21 Apr 1856 - 9 Aug 1940), married Louise Caroline LUHN; Friedrich Anton SCHROETER May 1858 - 29 Jan 1889), married Adelheid TESSNER; Emma Camilla SCHROETER (30 May 1860 - 30 Jul 1942), married John SVENDSON; Flora Pauline SCHROETER (14 Dec 1862 - 4 Jan 1945) married Hermann RIETZ; Ida SCHROETER (2 Mar 1865 - 2 Nov 1949), married Franz STRAUSS; Otto F. W. SCHROETER (13 Apr 1867 - 9 Mar 1941) married Hulda Mary STEINERT; and Antonie Henriette SCHROETER (19 Sep 1870 - 10 Oct 1947), married William RUSSART. Also have information on the SEYFERT and SEIFERT families of the Town of Wilson and Silver Creek, Sheboygan County, including substantial German background information.

Mallmann

RaRaven — 22 May 2002 1:27:18 GMT

Looking for more info on Peter Mallmann m Anna ?
children: Frank G .b 1893,then Anna, Lena, Clara, Gerhard, William, Jacob and 4 unidentified females . Any Mallmann's in Sheboygan County. Thanks, Robert

Dekarske's in Michigan

AliciaSutfin — 27 Apr 2005 12:30:19 GMT

Has anyone found the link between the Dekarske's in Wisconsin and the Dekarske's in Michigan? By the way, part of the Michigan family spells the name DeKarske. My grandfather, Carl William DeKarske, seems to be the beginning of that little quirk, as his brothers and sisters used the lower case version. Carl was born November 18, 1910 in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were Frank Dekarske and Martha Bertha Augusta Wolf. Carl had 13 brothers and sister, all of whom remained in Michigan except one, Richard, who moved to Lyerly, Georgia in the mid-50's and passed on in 1978.

obit or lutheran church record t rhine, sheboygan co 1857

tencalcpro — 11 Jan 2008 12:13:00 GMT

Maria Sophia Mahloch died 23 Jul 1857 married to Philipp Mahloch

LAU family of Sheboygan Co. (maybe Manitowoc Co.)

meinstammbaum — 1 Nov 2006 3:03:55 GMT

I have several LAU daughters that married into my Feldmann line and was wondering how that Family all fits together. Just wondering if anyone out there had already done a family tree of the Lau's.

Kristen Hurt

Dutch in Wisconsin conference

mrisseeuw — 7 Jan 2008 8:15:24 GMT

THE DUTCH-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN WISCONSIN: 1840-PRESENT
SEPTEMBER 25-27,2008

The Sheboygan County Historical Research Center will be hosting a conference titled, The Dutch-American Experience in Wisconsin: 1840-present, to be held September 25-27, 2008. Experts from the Netherlands and the U.S. will work side-by-side with local historical groups and historians to present a picture of the vibrant Dutch-American culture which thrives in Wisconsin. These experts will include Dr. Robert Swierenga and Dr. Elton Bruins, Research Professors at the Van Raalte Institute, Hope College, Holland, MI; Dr. Hans Krabbendam, Assistant Director of the Roosevelt Study Center, Middleburg, Netherlands; Dr. James Schaap, English Professor, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA and Yvette Hoitink, Project Manager at the National Archives, The Hague, Netherlands. These researchers will be joined by others who will discuss Dutch immigration history, the various settlements throughout Wisconsin, differences and similarities between the Dutch Catholics and Dutch Protestants, the Dutch language as it exists in Wisconsin and Dutch-American authors discussing their influences and publications. Participants will be able to envision what it was like to live in the Netherlands prior to emigrating. They will understand the fear of a new world and a different language, but also the stories of strength and success as the new immigrants settled in Wisconsin and formed new communities.

Conference sessions will be held at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms in Sheboygan Falls, WI. The third day will consist of a Genealogy Contact Day, where organizations and individuals from around the state will showcase their resources and research. Genealogy workshops ranging from reading Dutch documents to internet resources available worldwide will be offered. There will also be historical bus tours throughout Sheboygan County highlighting points of interest including cemeteries, churches and early settlements.

For further information please contact:

Mary Risseeuw
922 High Street #2
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: 608-284-6231
E-mail: mrisseeuw@yahoo.com

Dank u wel,

Mary Risseeuw, Conference Chair
Member, Board of Director
Sheboygan County Historical Research Center

Freimuth Family

Knud63 — 27 Sep 2005 12:13:17 GMT

Seeking info on my g g grandparents, Nicholas and Mary Freimuth (or Friemuth). They lived in Patterson's Pier in 1849, before that they were in Wilson, later moving to Sheyboygan. They immigrated to the U.S.A. in <1847>.

HOUNSELLs- Dorset, England to Sheboygan,Wisconsin

Pat Hounsell — 12 Dec 2005 12:42:22 GMT

Is any body else interested in this branch of the family and where they came from/ended up?
I'm sure if we put our heads together we could come up with some exciting stuff between us.
I have quite a lot on Jonathon, brother of Marwood etc. How about it?

MC LAUGHLIN, Catherine (Mrs. Edward)

Kay R — 6 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Mrs. Catherine McLaughlin, widow of Edward McLaughlin died at her home in the town of Mitchell last Saturday of heart trouble. Deceased whose maiden name was Doherty was born in Ireland, Aug. 1, 1833 and when six years old came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Doherty. She was united in marriage to Mr. McLaughlin in Boston, Mass. Two sons William and John at home and two daughters Kate of Chicago and Ella of Oklahoma survive her.

The funeral was held Thursday morning, Rev. E.J. Meyer of this city officiating in the absence of Rev. Fischer. Interment was made in the (Cas)cade Catholic cemetery.

HORNECK, Frederick O.

@@RGLeonard@aol.com — 7 Sep 2003 7:57:10 GMT

Boecher Plymouth WI

MISSMOGAL — 21 Nov 2001 3:30:33 GMT

Heinrich BOECHER born in Wippenbach, Darmstadt Germany November 1, 1826 - second marriage to Anna Maria BIDLINGMAIER September 18 1864, Sheboygan County. Heinrich BOECHER died June 23, 1878 Plymouth Wisconsin and is buried in Plymouth Cemetery. I received all of this information several years ago from a generous man who resided near or in Plymouth WI. I have been unable to locate his name, and am hoping that he will see this message and respond.

TRAUTSCHOLD & allied families

S M Flood — 7 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information on the Frederick TRAUTSCHOLD family. Frederick (b. 12/31/1836, Bavaria, Germany - d. 6/18/1913, Sheboygan, WI, USA) was married twice. First to Elizabeth "Liseta" ? (b. 1840, Germany - d. 5/1885), then to Augusta DROSTE (b. 1/29/1858 - d. 11/5/1935, Sheyboygan,WI, USA). Frederick fathered seven children who married into the following families: TRESTER, MUHL (in TX), GOTTSCHALK, JOST, MOREHEAD (in TX), SCHROEDER, and FREY. I understand that Frederick was an artist whose family was put up by the Catholic Church when he immigrated in exchange for painting the sanctuary. Have no idea which church that would be for the appropriate time period (abt. mid 1870's). Any assistance is greatly appreciated!!

Dieleman of Sheboygan Co, WI

barbarachandls — 6 Mar 2005 2:53:02 GMT

Daniel Peter Dieleman and Audriana "Jane" Verpoorte arrived in Sheboygan County in 1857 from Axel, Zeeland, Holland. They had two daughters born in OOstburg: Cornelia Anna "Kate" on June 8, 1858 and Diena "Dell" on June 3, 1866. Jane also had a son from a previous marriage, John Christopher Dieleman, who was born Dec. 4, 1853 in Axel, Zeeland. Jane's first husband was Daniel's cousin, Jan Dieleman. I would like to contact any descendants of these children. The entire family moved to Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE about 1870. I do have the Dieleman genealogy back into Holland. My husband is a descendant of Kate Dieleman Hilblink. The Hilblinks were also from Holland and I have their genealogy.

Van Treeck family

mayer053007 — 26 Sep 2007 6:57:31 GMT

Looking for family connection to my Ggrandmother.
Maria Jacobina Bieze, Holtcamp, Van Treeck (Van Treek)
First M-Bernard Holtcamp
Children- Wilhelmina Holtcamp
Dora Holtcamp-M-Bernard Soester

Second M- Mathias Van Treek (Peter?)
Children- Bernard Van Treek-(never married)
George B- 1868- may be buired in Crawford NE
Cathrine-M-Geo. Batton Wisconsin
Joseph-left home as teen-was thought to be killed by Indians.
John
Hannah-M- Nicholas Thein
Peter
Jacobina-M-Mathias Thein-Paul Theins Grandmother
Bardena-m-Arlo Crail-2nd-M-James Richardson-lived in Crawford NE, this is my grandmother.
Mary-M-Albert Vanderberg
Gertrude
Jacob
Elizabeth-M-James Montague
William--passed away as an infant
Need dates and any info you may have. Would love to meet the other side of family. Have pic. of Jacobina Bieze

picture of Janna Klein from book on Ludens

laurijh — 26 Oct 2007 4:00:54 GMT

Someone in the Sheboygan created a spiral bound book on the Ludens family. I have access to this book. I have copies of all the pictures in it that I am interested in except the one of Janna Klein, mother of Peter Ludens. The note in the book said it is taken from an old tintype. I am interested in contacting the person who wrote this book to get a better copy of this picture. I am hoping someone can help me contact this person. Thank you. Lauri

Greenbush, Wisconsin

andreaangel8 — 16 Oct 2007 7:24:59 GMT

Hello, I am looking for someone to see if there is a grave for Agnes Hazen in a cemetary in Greenbush, Wisconsin.
She died about 1878. I've been told in Greenbush.
She lived in Waupacea county Wisconsin in 1870.

Seeking info on the Hoehne family

rickbain311 — 7 Jan 2006 6:57:35 GMT

any info is appreciated thank you

RAAB ( or ROBB ), Christ or Christian

sabrina920 — 10 Aug 2002 12:55:55 GMT

Looking for RAAB (or ROBB), Christ or Christian, of 1850 and 1860 US Census, Sheboygan County. Attempting to locate a line of my ancestors that left Germany o/a 1820s for Wisconsin. My line is thru Germany to north Central Pennsylvania. Interested in any RAABs and/or ROBBs in Wisconsin, specifically Sheboygan County.

Kilmacshane RODDENS

Adrienne — 9 Aug 2002 4:57:08 GMT

The Lady from America enquiring in the Kilmacshane area two to three years ago re: the Roddens, or anyone with the same interest please leave a message.

Looking for Michael Roewert

rroewert — 10 Oct 2007 7:39:28 GMT

I'm looking for any information about Michael Roewert. I have him, his wife, and one daughter as coming to America in 1856
Michael was born on 3DEC1818, his wife, Charlotte Goetsch, was born on 6MAR1826, and his daughter, Ernestine was born on 13MAY1855. They one other child who died enroute to America.
I have the on the 1860 census in Sheboygan. The surname on that census is spelled "Rievert," which may be a mispelling or an older rendition of the name. They relocated sometime after 1870 to Rantoul tp. in Calumet Co.

Carl and Sophie Baumann

WinnebagoGirl — 7 Aug 2007 7:46:23 GMT

Can anyone tell me more about Carl and Sophie Baumann? Sophie was born around 1851 and Carl was born around 1844. I believe Sophie is the daughter of Joseph and Susanna (Hildebrand) Helm of Winnebago Co. I'm looking for information that might help me confirm this.

Thanks!

Lilie Diederichs Rohde (1908-1990)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:17:32 GMT

Plymouth Review
February, 1990

LILIE ROHDE

Funeral services for Mrs. Edgar (Lilie) Rohde, 81, of 3 Reed St., Plymouth, were held Saturday, February 10, 1990, at St. John Lutheran Church, Plymouth. The Rev. Dennis Pegorsch, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Plymouth Woodlawn Cemetery.

She died Tuesday evening, February 6, at Valley View Medical Center, Plymouth, following an apparent heart attack.

She was born December 12, 1908, in Elkhart Lake, a daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth (Reineck) Diederichs.

She graduated from Mission House Academy (now Lakeland College) and LaCrosse State Teachers College and taught at Business School in St. Nazianz. She had been employed by G.D. Gaynor, Atty., and the Plymouth Utilities. On November 14, 1935 she married Edgar C. Rohde in Plymouth. The couple lived in Plymouth following their marriage. Her husband owned and operated Rohde Brothers Plumbing contractors. Her husband died January 14, 1969.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and of its Mission Circle Society. She had sung with the Kraft/Borden Chorus for many years.

She had been a charter member of the Plymouth Trail Riders, the Plymouth Dance Club and St. John Lutheran Ladies Bridge Marathon.

She had also been active in the Ladies Golf League at Quit Qui Oc Golf Course.

Survivors are three sons, Charles (Susan) Rohde, Plymouth; Stephen (Susan) Rohde, Shorewood; Mark (Deborah) Rohde, Grand Rapids, Mich.; six grandchildren; one sister, Hilda Kuck, Plymouth; and one brother, Albert Diederichs, Sheboygan.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Benjamin and Elmer, and one sister, Martha.

A memorial fund has been established.

Joachim Rohde (1850-1933)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:15:40 GMT

Plymouth Review:

Prominent City Resident Passes At 12:30 Today

Joseph Rohde, 83, Called To Reward Shortly After Noon

Joseph Rohde, 83 years old, well-known city resident was stricken at his home at 304 E. Elizabeth Street, at 12:30 this noon (Septemeber 28, 1933).

Joseph Rohde was born February 24, 1850 in Mecklenburg, Germany, the son of Joseph and Catherine Rohde. At the age of 14 years he came with his parents to this country and settled in Illinois.

After living there for six years, he came to the town of Plymouth and his marriage to Miss Henrietta Mueller took place in 1872. The couple lived in the town of Plymouth for a short time and then moved to Iowa where they resided for seven years. They returned to the town of Plymouth and twenty-three years ago moved to this city.

Survivors include the following children, Miss Martha at home; Henry, Charles, Edward, Louis, George and August of Plymouth; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The wife and two daughters preceded him in death.

Funeral Services will take place Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the Wittkopp Funeral home and at 2 o’clock from the St. John’s Lutheran Church. The Rev. Martin Schmidt will officiate and burial will take place in the Union Cemetery.

Plymouth - Joseph Rohde passed away at his home in Plymouth Thursday noon after an illness of several weeks.

He was born on February 24, 1850, at Mecklenburg, Germany, the son of Joseph and Catherine Rohde. He came to this country in 1864, settling in Illinois and in 1870 moved to the town of Plymouth. His marriage to Miss Henrietta Miller took place in 1872 and the couple lived in the town of Herman for a while, later moving to Iowa where they resided seven years. They then moved back to the town of Plymouth and twenty-three years ago moved to Plymouth. Mr. Rohde was preceded in death by his wife who passed away 18 years ago and also by two daughters.

The survivors are one daughter, Miss Martha, of Plymouth; six sons, Henry, Charles, Louis, George and August of Plymouth, and Edward of the town of Plymouth; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Jochen Rohde (1817-1896)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:11:57 GMT

Plymouth Reporter, Thursday, April 23, 1896

DIED AT THE AGE OF 78

Another Early Settler Gone to Join the Majority

On Friday, April 17, occurred the death of J. H. Rohde, at his home, two miles west of this city. He recently purchased the John Stecker place and had but just moved in two weeks ago, when he was stricken with paralysis, which resulted in his death last Friday.

Jochen Heinrich Rohde, son of Peter and Catherine Rohde, was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, October 24, 1817. In 1864 he came with his family to America and settle in Sheboygan county, where he resided until his death. His marriage with Katherine Wittkopp resulted in four children, three of whom are living. His wife and one daughter preceded him into eternity.

The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Lutheran church of which he was a member ever since coming here. A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed his body to its last resting place in the Plymouth cemetery [Union Cemetery].

The Plymouth Review, Wednesday, April 22, 1896

DEATH OF HENRY RHODE

Joachim Henry Rhode who lived on a farm about one and one-half miles west of the city, passed away Saturday morning and the interment was made in the city cemetery Monday afternoon, April 21, 1896. The funeral services were conducted at two o’clock by Rev. Proehl of the Lutheran Church.

Mr. Rhode who was seventy-nine [78] years of age had been a resident of the town of Plymouth for the past thirty two years. He was born on the 24th of October, 1817, at Wustrow, Mecklenburg, Germany and came to America and direct to the town of Plymouth in 1864. His wife, who was a Miss Wittkopf before her marriage, died ten years ago. There are but three surviving children, Joe Rhode, and Mrs. Carl Juerss of this town, and Mrs. Fred (Marie) Juerss of the town of Lyndon.

Henrietta Mueller Rohde (1852-1915)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:09:16 GMT

Plymouth Review
January 1915:

MORTUARY MENTION

After having been in poor health for many months, Mrs. Joseph Rohde, 62 years of age, passed away at the family home in this city on Wednesday, January 20, 1915. Deceased had been a lifelong resident of this vicinity and well known here.

Miss Henrietta Mueller was born December 8, 1852 in the town of Plymouth, where she grew into womanhood. On November 17, 1872, she was united in the holy bonds of wedlock to Joseph Rohde at the home of her parents and four years ago moved to this city where they have since lived. There were nine children born of the union, two of whom are dead. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Martha, Henry, Charles, Edward, Louis, George and August. One brother, Louis Mueller and one sister Mrs. John M. WIttkopp also survive her.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church at 2 o’clock, Rev. Schmidt to officiate. Internment will take place in the Union cemetery.

While her passing will bring great sorrow to the family, death itself was a relief to the stricken one. For the past four years Mrs. Rohde has been blind and bed ridden for six weeks. She had been unable to talk for two weeks and for a week had lain in an unconscious state. Her death brings forth the sympathy of the community to the bereaved husband and the children, who had cared so well for her in her helplessness.

Ella Joch Rohde (1876-1953)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:07:31 GMT

The Sheboygan Press
Friday, March 20, 1953

Mrs. Ella Rohde, 76, of 3 Reed St Plymouth, died late Thursday afternoon at Plymouth Hospital. She had been in ill health the past three years. Born April 23, 1876, in Plymouth, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Joch she was married to Charles Rohde on October 6, 1901. Her husband preceded her in death January 7, 1938.   Mrs. Rohde was a memeber of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at Plymouth and was affiliated with the Ladies' Aid Society and the Tabea Society of the church.  Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William (Gertrude) Osius, and a son, Edgar, of Plymouth; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Charles, of the Town of Plymouth, and a sister, Mrs. George (Theresa) Meyer, Plymouth. A son, Carl, and a sister, Clara, preceded her in death.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. H. W. Baxmann, pastor, officating. Internment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth, from 2 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday, and at the church from Sunday noon until the hour of services.

Elizabeth Reineck Diederichs (1870-1960)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:05:36 GMT

Sheboygan Press
8 Aug 1960

MRS, ELIZABETH DIEDERICHS
Mrs. Elizabeth Diederichs. 90, died at 9 a.m. today of a heart attack at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Edgar Rohde, No. 3 Reed St., Plymouth.The widow of Otto Diederichs, she was the former Elizabeth Reineck, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Reineck.
She was born at Elkhart Lake, April 16, 1870. Her marriage to Mr. Diederichs took place Nov. 6, 1900, following which the couple lived in Manitowoc until 1904, then moved to Elkhart Lake. From 1918 until 1931 they resided at Mission House College (now Lakeland) where Mr. Diederichs was building custodian. Since then they had lived in Plymouth. Her husband died in 1937. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Salem United Church of Christ in Plymouth. Surviving, in addition to the above-named daughter, Mrs. Rohde (Lilie), are another daughter, Mrs. Adiel (Hilda)
Kuck, Plymouth; three sons, Benjamin and Albert, Sheboygan; and Elmer, Plymouth; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Church in Plymouth with the Rev. Lowell Ferguson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Elkhart Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth, from 2 p.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Thursday arid from noon at the church.

Manitowoc Herald
13 Aug 1960

Diederichs Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Diederichs, 90, former Manitowoc County resident who died at 9 a.m. Monday (Aug 7, 1960) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Rohde, Plymouth, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Church. Plymouth. The Rev. Lowell Ferguson officiated and burial was in Elkhart Lake Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ronald, Allan and David Diederichs, Mark and Stephen Rohde and Charles Fitzgerald.

The widow of Otto Diederichs was the former Elizabeth Reineck, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Reineck. She was born at Elkhart Lake, April 16, 1870, and following her marriage to Mr. Diederichs on Nov. 6, 1900, the couple resided in Manitowoc until 1904, moving to Elkhart Lake. From 1918 until 1931, they resided at Mission House College (now Lakeland) where Mr. Diederichs was building custodian. Since then they lived in Plymouth. Her husband died in 1937 and she was also preceded in death by a son, a daughter, three brothers and two sisters. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Salem United Church of Christ, Plymouth.

Survivors in addition to the daughter with whom she resided are another daughter, Mrs. Adiel Kuck of Plymouth; three sons, Benjamin and Albert of Sheboygan and Elmer of Plymouth; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.