After many years of compiling information, I am convinced that this Jacob is the son of Anna Menzel and John Immekus. I have a Marriage record to Mrs Laura (Birmingham) Carvin.
On 02 Jan 1895 Laura Birmingham and Jesse Carvin were married in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Kattie Marie Carvin is born 01 Apr 1895 (she is not listed on the 1900 census)
James Edward Carvin is born 28 Jun 1896
Jesse Carvin is born Nov 1899
(on 1900 census. laura states she had birthed 4 children, 2 are still living)
In 1900 it shows her, jesse and two children(James E and Jess). also in the house is Jacob Emercus (Immekus).He is a roomer.
On 20 Dec 1908 Jesse Carvin Sr. passes from Chronic Nephritis (kidney failure) With pneumonia. He is buried at Mt. Carmel. Last address was 96 Sedgwick St, Chicago. Informant is Laura Carvin
On 03 Feb 1909 Mrs.Laura Carvin and Jacob Immekus were married in Chicago, Cook Co. Ill.
In 1910 The census has Laura as Jacobs wife and has the children, James, Jesse, Florence, and Genevieve still with the Carvin name. Informant Jacob Immekus
On 28 Nov 1911 Laura passes from cervical cancer. Is buried at Mt. Carmel on 01 Dec 1911. last resided at 833 Orleans St.
On 21 Mar 1915 Jacob passes from Pulmonary TB. He is buried at St Joseph Cemetery on 23 mar 1915. last address 13 N.Wells. informant is Paul Immekus. living at 1914 Dayton
added notes.
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John, Jacobs father, was living with him at the the time of his(johns) death on 12 Jan 1914. from Stomach cancer. last address was 223 Sigil St. He is buried at Montrose on 15 Jan 1915.
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All persons listed as deceased expired at Cook Co. Hospital
I am still trying to find the kids but if you need information on this side of the immekus line please feel free to contact me at
tlw246@yahoo.com.