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Henry Rathke

M, b. circa 1867

Father*

Charles Rathke b. c 1811, d. a 1880

Mother*

Fredericka (?) b. 2 Nov 1827, d. b 1880

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1867	Henry Rathke was born circa 1867 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Charles Rathke and Fredericka (?)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1867

Henry Rathke was born circa 1867 at Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
6 August 1870	Frankfort, Will, Illinois	Henry Rathke was listed in Charles Rathke's household on the 1870 Census at Frankfort, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

6 August 1870

Frankfort, Will, Illinois

Henry Rathke was listed in Charles Rathke's household on the 1870 Census at Frankfort, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 277.

William Schlickau

M, b. 13 March 1890, d. 13 March 1890

Father*

George Hans Schlieckau b. 20 Jan 1850, d. 28 Nov 1913

Mother*

Clara Rathke b. 10 Oct 1860, d. 8 Nov 1936

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William Schlickau was also known as Willie.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William Schlickau was also known as Willie.

Life Event	Date	Description
Death	13 March 1890	William Schlickau died on 13 March 1890 at Haven, Reno, Kansas, stillborn.
Birth	13 March 1890	He was born on 13 March 1890 at Haven, Reno, Kansas.
		He was the son of George Hans Schlieckau and Clara Rathke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

13 March 1890

William Schlickau died on 13 March 1890 at Haven, Reno, Kansas, stillborn.

Birth

13 March 1890

He was born on 13 March 1890 at Haven, Reno, Kansas.

He was the son of George Hans Schlieckau and Clara Rathke.

Hans Wittorff

M, b. 8 September 1850, d. 13 December 1937

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Hans Wittorff was also known as H.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Hans Wittorff was also known as H.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 September 1850	Hans Wittorff was born on 8 September 1850 at Germany.
Marriage	26 October 1882	He married Anna Catherine Bornholdt on 26 October 1882 at Inman, McPherson, Kansas.
Death	13 December 1937	Hans Wittorff died on 13 December 1937 at Inman, McPherson, Kansas, at age 87.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 September 1850

Hans Wittorff was born on 8 September 1850 at Germany.

Marriage

26 October 1882

He married Anna Catherine Bornholdt on 26 October 1882 at Inman, McPherson, Kansas.

Death

13 December 1937

Hans Wittorff died on 13 December 1937 at Inman, McPherson, Kansas, at age 87.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas	Hans Wittorff was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas.¹
17 January 1920	Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas.²
12 April 1930	Inman, McPherson, Kansas	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Inman, McPherson, Kansas.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas

Hans Wittorff was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas.¹

17 January 1920

Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas.²

12 April 1930

Inman, McPherson, Kansas

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Inman, McPherson, Kansas.³

Children of Hans Wittorff and Anna Catherine Bornholdt

Florence Elizabeth Wittorf+ b. 7 Sep 1884, d. 13 Apr 1969
Arthur Frederick Wittorff+ b. 12 Mar 1890, d. 21 May 1960
Ella K. Wittorff b. c 1895

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0387 Page Number 393A.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED90. Dwelling 7.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57-33. Dwelling 12.

Anna Catherine Bornholdt

F, b. 8 October 1860, d. 30 December 1940

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Catherine Bornholdt was also known as Kate.
Name Variation		Anna Catherine Bornholdt was also known as Catherina.
Name Variation		Anna Catherine Bornholdt was also known as Bornholt.
Name Variation		Anna Catherine Bornholdt was also known as Katie.
Married Name	26 October 1882	As of 26 October 1882,her married name was Wittorff.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Catherine Bornholdt was also known as Kate.

Name Variation

Anna Catherine Bornholdt was also known as Catherina.

Name Variation

Anna Catherine Bornholdt was also known as Bornholt.

Name Variation

Anna Catherine Bornholdt was also known as Katie.

Married Name

26 October 1882

As of 26 October 1882,her married name was Wittorff.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 October 1860	Anna Catherine Bornholdt was born on 8 October 1860 at Germany.
Marriage	26 October 1882	She married Hans Wittorff on 26 October 1882 at Inman, McPherson, Kansas.
Death	30 December 1940	Anna Catherine Bornholdt died on 30 December 1940 at Haven, Reno, Kansas, at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 October 1860

Anna Catherine Bornholdt was born on 8 October 1860 at Germany.

Marriage

26 October 1882

She married Hans Wittorff on 26 October 1882 at Inman, McPherson, Kansas.

Death

30 December 1940

Anna Catherine Bornholdt died on 30 December 1940 at Haven, Reno, Kansas, at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Reno, Reno, Kansas	Anna Catherine Bornholdt was listed as a housekeep with the F. F. Leidigh family on the 1880 Census at Reno, Reno, Kansas.¹
17 January 1920	Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas	She was listed as wife in Hans Wittorff's household on the 1920 Census at Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas.²
12 April 1930	Inman, McPherson, Kansas	Anna Catherine Bornholdt was listed as a daughter in Hans Wittorff's household on the 1930 Census at Inman, McPherson, Kansas.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Reno, Reno, Kansas

Anna Catherine Bornholdt was listed as a housekeep with the F. F. Leidigh family on the 1880 Census at Reno, Reno, Kansas.¹

17 January 1920

Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas

She was listed as wife in Hans Wittorff's household on the 1920 Census at Superior, Mcpherson, Kansas.²

12 April 1930

Inman, McPherson, Kansas

Anna Catherine Bornholdt was listed as a daughter in Hans Wittorff's household on the 1930 Census at Inman, McPherson, Kansas.³

Children of Anna Catherine Bornholdt and Hans Wittorff

Florence Elizabeth Wittorf+ b. 7 Sep 1884, d. 13 Apr 1969
Arthur Frederick Wittorff+ b. 12 Mar 1890, d. 21 May 1960
Ella K. Wittorff b. c 1895

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0394 Page Number 511D.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED90. Dwelling 7.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57-33. Dwelling 12.

Norman John Mellies

M, b. 2 May 1912, d. 4 March 1968

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 May 1912	Norman John Mellies was born on 2 May 1912 at Ellinwood, Kansas.
Marriage	26 November 1936	He married Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau, daughter of Albert Rudolph Schlickau and Florence Elizabeth Wittorf, on 26 November 1936 at Manhattan, Kansas.
Death	4 March 1968	Norman John Mellies died on 4 March 1968 at Edmond, Oklahoma, at age 55.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 May 1912

Norman John Mellies was born on 2 May 1912 at Ellinwood, Kansas.

Marriage

26 November 1936

He married Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau, daughter of Albert Rudolph Schlickau and Florence Elizabeth Wittorf, on 26 November 1936 at Manhattan, Kansas.

Death

4 March 1968

Norman John Mellies died on 4 March 1968 at Edmond, Oklahoma, at age 55.

Children of Norman John Mellies and Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau

Gilbert Eugene Mellies b. 18 Jan 1938, d. 26 Nov 2000
John Howard Mellies b. 24 Oct 1941, d. 7 Feb 1983

John Howard Mellies

M, b. 24 October 1941, d. 7 February 1983

Father*

Norman John Mellies b. 2 May 1912, d. 4 Mar 1968

Mother*

Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau b. 21 Jul 1907, d. 24 May 1982

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 October 1941	John Howard Mellies was born on 24 October 1941 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
		He was the son of Norman John Mellies and Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau.
Death	7 February 1983	John Howard Mellies died on 7 February 1983 at Edmond, Oklahoma, at age 41.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 October 1941

John Howard Mellies was born on 24 October 1941 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He was the son of Norman John Mellies and Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau.

Death

7 February 1983

John Howard Mellies died on 7 February 1983 at Edmond, Oklahoma, at age 41.

Gilbert Eugene Mellies

M, b. 18 January 1938, d. 26 November 2000

Father*

Norman John Mellies b. 2 May 1912, d. 4 Mar 1968

Mother*

Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau b. 21 Jul 1907, d. 24 May 1982

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 January 1938	Gilbert Eugene Mellies was born on 18 January 1938 at Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas.
		He was the son of Norman John Mellies and Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau.
Death	26 November 2000	Gilbert Eugene Mellies died on 26 November 2000 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 62.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 January 1938

Gilbert Eugene Mellies was born on 18 January 1938 at Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas.

He was the son of Norman John Mellies and Mildred Erma Ruth Schlickau.

Death

26 November 2000

Gilbert Eugene Mellies died on 26 November 2000 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 62.

Lucille B. Raymond

F, b. 12 June 1915, d. 10 August 1998

Father*

Gabriel F. Raymond b. c 1884, d. a 1925

Mother*

Minnie Stade b. c 1888, d. a 1925

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	25 October 1936	As of 25 October 1936,her married name was Schlickau.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

25 October 1936

As of 25 October 1936,her married name was Schlickau.

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Lucille B. Raymond obtained US Social Security Card at Kansas; last residence Argonia, Sumner, Kansas.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Lucille B. Raymond obtained US Social Security Card at Kansas; last residence Argonia, Sumner, Kansas.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 June 1915	Lucille B. Raymond was born on 12 June 1915 at Kansas.
		She was the daughter of Gabriel F. Raymond and Minnie Stade.
Marriage	25 October 1936	Lucille B. Raymond married Harry George Schlickau, son of Albert Rudolph Schlickau and Florence Elizabeth Wittorf, on 25 October 1936 at Haven, Reno, Kansas.
Death	10 August 1998	Lucille B. Raymond died on 10 August 1998 at age 83.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 June 1915

Lucille B. Raymond was born on 12 June 1915 at Kansas.

She was the daughter of Gabriel F. Raymond and Minnie Stade.

Marriage

25 October 1936

Lucille B. Raymond married Harry George Schlickau, son of Albert Rudolph Schlickau and Florence Elizabeth Wittorf, on 25 October 1936 at Haven, Reno, Kansas.

Death

10 August 1998

Lucille B. Raymond died on 10 August 1998 at age 83.

Census Date	Location	Description
1925	Haven, Reno, Kansas	Lucille B. Raymond is listed as daughter on the census of 1925 in the household of Gabriel F. Raymond at Haven, Reno, Kansas.

Census Date

Location

Description

1925

Haven, Reno, Kansas

Lucille B. Raymond is listed as daughter on the census of 1925 in the household of Gabriel F. Raymond at Haven, Reno, Kansas.

Joseph Frank Knappenberger

M, b. 23 August 1912, d. 29 January 1992

Father*

Jacob Ross Knappenberger b. 9 Sep 1886, d. 25 Aug 1965

Mother*

Winnetta Heaton

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Joseph Frank Knappenberger was also known as Joe F.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Joseph Frank Knappenberger was also known as Joe F.

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Joseph Frank Knappenberger obtained US Social Security Card at Kansas; last residence Olathe, Johnson, Kansas.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Joseph Frank Knappenberger obtained US Social Security Card at Kansas; last residence Olathe, Johnson, Kansas.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 August 1912	Joseph Frank Knappenberger was born on 23 August 1912 at Penalara, Kansas.
		He was the son of Jacob Ross Knappenberger and Winnetta Heaton.
Marriage	26 December 1935	Joseph Frank Knappenberger married Opal Clara Kathryn Schlickau, daughter of Albert Rudolph Schlickau and Florence Elizabeth Wittorf, on 26 December 1935 at Akron, Ohio.
Death	29 January 1992	Joseph Frank Knappenberger died on 29 January 1992 at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 August 1912

Joseph Frank Knappenberger was born on 23 August 1912 at Penalara, Kansas.

He was the son of Jacob Ross Knappenberger and Winnetta Heaton.

Marriage

26 December 1935

Joseph Frank Knappenberger married Opal Clara Kathryn Schlickau, daughter of Albert Rudolph Schlickau and Florence Elizabeth Wittorf, on 26 December 1935 at Akron, Ohio.

Death

29 January 1992

Joseph Frank Knappenberger died on 29 January 1992 at age 79.

Date

Location

Description

Joseph Frank, DVM ws born 23 August 1912 in Penalosa, Kansas and died 29 January 1992 in Lenexa, Kansas. Dr. Knappenberger was a veterinarian and former president of Haver-Lockhart Laboratories. He married Opal Clara SCHLICKAU, daughter of Albert Schlickau and Florence Wittorf, on 26 December 1935 in Akron, Ohio.

Dr. Joseph Knappenberger graduated from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1935, establishing a family legacy which continues today. After earning his doctorate in veterinary medicine from K-State, Joseph joined a practice in Ohio but returned to Manhattan after only six months to take a College of Veterinary Medicine faculty teaching position. After one year, Dr. Knappenberger moved to Hutchinson where he set-up a general practice with his brother, Dr. Jack Knappenberger.

Joe Knappenberger remained in Hutchinson until 1948, upon which he accepted a position with Ash Lockhart, which would move him and his family to Olathe. Joseph passed away in 1992 and is survived by his wife Opal and their four children: Dr. Tom E. Knappenberger (KSU DVM 1962), Mrs. Janice Kay Dunn (KSU 1964 Elementary Education), Mrs. Mary Jane Janssen (KSU 1970 Speech), and Don Knappenberger (KSU 1972 Pre-law). Opal established the Dr. Joseph F. and Opal S. Scholarship Endowment for the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999.

Jacob Ross Knappenberger

M, b. 9 September 1886, d. 25 August 1965

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Jacob Ross Knappenberger was also known as Ross.
Name Variation		Jacob Ross Knappenberger was also known as J. Ross.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Jacob Ross Knappenberger was also known as Ross.

Name Variation

Jacob Ross Knappenberger was also known as J. Ross.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Jacob Ross Knappenberger married Winnetta Heaton.
Birth	9 September 1886	Jacob Ross Knappenberger was born on 9 September 1886 at McDonough, Illinois.
Death	25 August 1965	He died on 25 August 1965 at Olathe, Kansas, at age 78.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Jacob Ross Knappenberger married Winnetta Heaton.

Birth

9 September 1886

Jacob Ross Knappenberger was born on 9 September 1886 at McDonough, Illinois.

Death

25 August 1965

He died on 25 August 1965 at Olathe, Kansas, at age 78.

Date	Location	Description
		Jacob "Ross" Knappenberger was born 9 September 1886 in McDonough County, Illinois and died 25 August 1965 in Olathe, Kansas. Ross married Clara "Winetta" HEATON, daughter of Joseph and Clara Heaton, on 11 October 1911 in Coats, Kansas. Winetta was born 3 March 1890 in Kansas and died 29 April 1936 in Kingman County, Kansas. This couple is buried in Lerado Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas. Jacob Ross was the twin of Roy C. Knappenberger and Clara was the sister of Mamie Fay Heaton who married Roy. Ross and Winetta had three children.

Date

Location

Description

Jacob "Ross" Knappenberger was born 9 September 1886 in McDonough County, Illinois and died 25 August 1965 in Olathe, Kansas. Ross married Clara "Winetta" HEATON, daughter of Joseph and Clara Heaton, on 11 October 1911 in Coats, Kansas. Winetta was born 3 March 1890 in Kansas and died 29 April 1936 in Kingman County, Kansas. This couple is buried in Lerado Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas. Jacob Ross was the twin of Roy C. Knappenberger and Clara was the sister of Mamie Fay Heaton who married Roy. Ross and Winetta had three children.

Children of Jacob Ross Knappenberger and Winnetta Heaton

Joseph Frank Knappenberger+ b. 23 Aug 1912, d. 29 Jan 1992
Jack Ross Knappenberger+ b. 8 Feb 1916, d. 4 Sep 1973

Winnetta Heaton

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Knappenberger.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Winnetta Heaton married Jacob Ross Knappenberger.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Winnetta Heaton married Jacob Ross Knappenberger.

Children of Winnetta Heaton and Jacob Ross Knappenberger

Joseph Frank Knappenberger+ b. 23 Aug 1912, d. 29 Jan 1992
Jack Ross Knappenberger+ b. 8 Feb 1916, d. 4 Sep 1973

Bertha Schlieckau

F, b. 4 July 1899, d. 2 July 1900

Father*

William Schlieckau b. 22 Sep 1865, d. 14 Jun 1941

Mother*

Catherine Anna Elling b. 24 Jun 1875, d. 1 Nov 1955

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 July 1899	Bertha Schlieckau was born on 4 July 1899 at Cheney, Sedgwick, Kansas, also reported as Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of William Schlieckau and Catherine Anna Elling.
Death	2 July 1900	Bertha Schlieckau died on 2 July 1900 at Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 July 1899

Bertha Schlieckau was born on 4 July 1899 at Cheney, Sedgwick, Kansas, also reported as Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William Schlieckau and Catherine Anna Elling.

Death

2 July 1900

Bertha Schlieckau died on 2 July 1900 at Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
6 June 1900	Grand River, Sedgwick, Kansas	Bertha Schlieckau was listed as a daughter in William Schlieckau's household on the 1900 Census at Grand River, Sedgwick, Kansas.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

6 June 1900

Grand River, Sedgwick, Kansas

Bertha Schlieckau was listed as a daughter in William Schlieckau's household on the 1900 Census at Grand River, Sedgwick, Kansas.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED258. Dwelling 21.

William August Paul Luetkens

M, b. 3 January 1892, d. 21 April 1945

Father*

John Henry Luetkens b. 2 Jan 1859, d. 27 May 1952

Mother*

Dorothea E. Thieding b. 26 Nov 1866, d. 1 Oct 1937

Paul Luetkens - 1923-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William August Paul Luetkens was also known as Powell.
Name Variation		William August Paul Luetkens was also known as Lutkens.
Name Variation		William August Paul Luetkens was also known as Luetkins.
Name Variation		William August Paul Luetkens was also known as Paul W.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William August Paul Luetkens was also known as Powell.

Name Variation

William August Paul Luetkens was also known as Lutkens.

Name Variation

William August Paul Luetkens was also known as Luetkins.

Name Variation

William August Paul Luetkens was also known as Paul W.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 January 1892	William August Paul Luetkens was born on 3 January 1892 at Cheney, Sedgwick, Kansas.
		He was the son of John Henry Luetkens and Dorothea E. Thieding.
Birth	6 October 1892	William August Paul Luetkens was born on 6 October 1892 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	between June 1917 and 1920	He married Elizabeth Inselmann between June 1917 and 1920.
Marriage	between 1930 and 1933	William August Paul Luetkens married Minnie L. Schlieckau, daughter of William Schlieckau and Catherine Anna Elling, between 1930 and 1933.
Marriage	before 1936	William August Paul Luetkens married Lydia (?) before 1936.
Death	21 April 1945	William August Paul Luetkens died on 21 April 1945 at age 53.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 January 1892

William August Paul Luetkens was born on 3 January 1892 at Cheney, Sedgwick, Kansas.

He was the son of John Henry Luetkens and Dorothea E. Thieding.

Birth

6 October 1892

William August Paul Luetkens was born on 6 October 1892 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

between June 1917 and 1920

He married Elizabeth Inselmann between June 1917 and 1920.

Marriage

between 1930 and 1933

William August Paul Luetkens married Minnie L. Schlieckau, daughter of William Schlieckau and Catherine Anna Elling, between 1930 and 1933.

Marriage

before 1936

William August Paul Luetkens married Lydia (?) before 1936.

Death

21 April 1945

William August Paul Luetkens died on 21 April 1945 at age 53.

Census Date	Location	Description
12 June 1900	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	William August Paul Luetkens was listed as a son in John Henry Luetkens's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

12 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

William August Paul Luetkens was listed as a son in John Henry Luetkens's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Date	Location	Description
1910	Sauk, Wisconsin	William August Paul Luetkens lived in 1910 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
5 June 1917	World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin	On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin.
circa 1923		Circa 1923 4 generation portrait. Listed by age: Dorothea Catherine (Meine) Thieding (1838-1923), Dorothea (Thieding) Luetkens (1866-1937), Paul Luetkens (1892-1945), Ferdinand "Ferdie" Luetkens (1920-1992). Taken before the great-grandmother died in November 1923. 4 generation portrait of Dorothea Catherine (Meine) Thieding, Dorothea (Thieding) Luetkens, Paul Luetkens, Ferdie Luetkens - 1923-Colorized 4 generation portrait of Dorothea Catherine (Meine) Thieding, Dorothea (Thieding) Luetkens, Paul Luetkens, Ferdie Luetkens - 1923
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	He lived in 1930 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

1910

Sauk, Wisconsin

William August Paul Luetkens lived in 1910 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

5 June 1917

World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin

On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin.

circa 1923

Circa 1923 4 generation portrait. Listed by age: Dorothea Catherine (Meine) Thieding (1838-1923), Dorothea (Thieding) Luetkens (1866-1937), Paul Luetkens (1892-1945), Ferdinand "Ferdie" Luetkens (1920-1992). Taken before the great-grandmother died in November 1923.

4 generation portrait of Dorothea Catherine (Meine) Thieding, Dorothea (Thieding) Luetkens, Paul Luetkens, Ferdie Luetkens - 1923-Colorized

4 generation portrait of Dorothea Catherine (Meine) Thieding, Dorothea (Thieding) Luetkens, Paul Luetkens, Ferdie Luetkens - 1923

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

He lived in 1930 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of William August Paul Luetkens and Elizabeth Inselmann

Ferdinand O. Luetkens b. 18 Aug 1920, d. 9 Sep 1992

Child of William August Paul Luetkens and Minnie L. Schlieckau

Donald A. Luetkens b. 20 Jan 1933, d. 21 Jun 2018

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_ 1817; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 149.

Ernest William Schultz

M, b. 24 November 1886, d. 17 September 1948

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Ernest William Schultz was also known as John William Ernest.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ernest William Schultz was also known as John William Ernest.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 November 1886	Ernest William Schultz was born on 24 November 1886 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage	25 September 1921	He married Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau, daughter of William Schlieckau and Catherine Anna Elling, on 25 September 1921 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	17 September 1948	Ernest William Schultz died on 17 September 1948 at age 61 Ernest John William Schulz obituary. The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 18 Sep 1948 - Ernest John William Schulz obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 November 1886

Ernest William Schultz was born on 24 November 1886 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

25 September 1921

He married Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau, daughter of William Schlieckau and Catherine Anna Elling, on 25 September 1921 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

17 September 1948

Ernest William Schultz died on 17 September 1948 at age 61 Ernest John William Schulz obituary.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 18 Sep 1948 - Ernest John William Schulz obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
3 April 1930	Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin	Ernest William Schultz was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

3 April 1930

Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ernest William Schultz was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Ernest William Schultz and Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau

Wilbert Schultz b. 13 Jul 1922, d. 25 Feb 2008
Norbert Schultz b. 6 May 1926, d. 12 Jan 2005
Adeline D. Schultz+ b. 29 Mar 1931, d. 30 Dec 2016

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-38. Dwelling 4.

Wilbert Schultz

M, b. 13 July 1922, d. 25 February 2008

Father*

Ernest William Schultz b. 24 Nov 1886, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother*

Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau b. 20 Mar 1902, d. 2 May 1999

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 July 1922	Wilbert Schultz was born on 13 July 1922 also reported as 13 Jul 1920.
		He was the son of Ernest William Schultz and Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau.
Death	25 February 2008	Wilbert Schultz died on 25 February 2008 at age 85.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 July 1922

Wilbert Schultz was born on 13 July 1922 also reported as 13 Jul 1920.

He was the son of Ernest William Schultz and Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau.

Death

25 February 2008

Wilbert Schultz died on 25 February 2008 at age 85.

Census Date	Location	Description
3 April 1930	Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin	Wilbert Schultz was listed as a son in Ernest William Schultz's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

3 April 1930

Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin

Wilbert Schultz was listed as a son in Ernest William Schultz's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-38. Dwelling 4.

Norbert Schultz

M, b. 6 May 1926, d. 12 January 2005

Father*

Ernest William Schultz b. 24 Nov 1886, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother*

Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau b. 20 Mar 1902, d. 2 May 1999

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 May 1926	Norbert Schultz was born on 6 May 1926.
		He was the son of Ernest William Schultz and Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau.
Death	12 January 2005	Norbert Schultz died on 12 January 2005 at age 78.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 May 1926

Norbert Schultz was born on 6 May 1926.

He was the son of Ernest William Schultz and Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau.

Death

12 January 2005

Norbert Schultz died on 12 January 2005 at age 78.

Census Date	Location	Description
3 April 1930	Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin	Norbert Schultz was listed as a son in Ernest William Schultz's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

3 April 1930

Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin

Norbert Schultz was listed as a son in Ernest William Schultz's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-38. Dwelling 4.

Adeline D. Schultz

F, b. 29 March 1931, d. 30 December 2016

Father*

Ernest William Schultz b. 24 Nov 1886, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother*

Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau b. 20 Mar 1902, d. 2 May 1999

Adeline (Schultz) Licht

Adeline Schultz 1949 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

5 February 1949

As of 5 February 1949,her married name was Licht.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 March 1931

Adeline D. Schultz was born on 29 March 1931.

She was the daughter of Ernest William Schultz and Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau.

Marriage

5 February 1949

Adeline D. Schultz married Willard H. Licht, son of Herbert Licht and Hazel Klipp, on 5 February 1949.

Death

30 December 2016

Adeline D. Schultz died on 30 December 2016 at age 85 Adeline D. Licht, age 85, of Reedsburg, died on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. She was born on March 29, 1931 to Ernest and Amanda (Schlieckau) Schultz. Adeline grew up on the home farm in the Township of Washington, Sauk County. She attended Tuckertown Grade School and Reedsburg High School. On February 5, 1949, she was married to Willard Licht. Together they farmed, fished and remodeled for 54 years. Willard preceded her in death on April 26, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Wilbert and Norbert Schultz. Survivors include her daughters: Roberta (Harlan) Thieding, of Loganville; Marie Bryan, of Kanarra, UT; Janice (David) Towne, of Mount Pleasant, IA and Teresa (Rob) Tomaszewski, of Montello; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Donald Glanzer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. There will be a visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 5, 2016 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the Sauk County Health Care Center would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Date

Location

Description

1949

Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Adeline D. Schultz graduated in 1949 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Adeline D. Schultz and Willard H. Licht

Roberta Ann Licht b. 18 Jun 1949, d. 15 Jul 2021

Willard H. Licht

M, b. 24 June 1926, d. 26 April 2003

Father*

Herbert Licht d. b Apr 2003

Mother*

Hazel Klipp d. b Apr 2003

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 June 1926

Willard H. Licht was born on 24 June 1926.

He was the son of Herbert Licht and Hazel Klipp.

Marriage

5 February 1949

Willard H. Licht married Adeline D. Schultz, daughter of Ernest William Schultz and Amanda Elise Emily Schlieckau, on 5 February 1949.

Death

26 April 2003

Willard H. Licht died on 26 April 2003 at age 76 Willard H. Licht, 76, Ironton, died peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, April 26, 2003, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 24, 1926, in the Township of Reedsburg, the son of Herbert and Hazel (nee Klipp) Licht. On Feb. 5, 1949, he married the former Adeline D. Schultz. During his lifetime he was a farmer, milk hauler and a truck driver. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Adeline; four daughters, Roberta (Harlan) Thieding, Loganville, Marie (Gerald) Bryan, Kanarraville, Utah, Janice (David) Towne, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and Teresa (Arlan) Putt, Baraboo; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Wilma Shannon, Richland Center; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Myron Shannon. Funeral services will be conducted today, Wednesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Amy Swanson officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. The family received friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Redecorating Fund would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Child of Willard H. Licht and Adeline D. Schultz

Roberta Ann Licht b. 18 Jun 1949, d. 15 Jul 2021

William Vogt

M, b. 1 May 1910, d. September 1973

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

William Vogt obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence not specified.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 May 1910

William Vogt was born on 1 May 1910.

Marriage

after April 1930

He married Hilda M. Schlieckau, daughter of William Schlieckau and Catherine Anna Elling, after April 1930.

Death

September 1973

William Vogt died in September 1973 at age 63.

Johann Hinrich Elling

M, b. 17 October 1843, d. 17 September 1927

Father*

Johann Harm Elling b. 28 Jun 1811, d. 1 Sep 1866

Mother*

Catharina Maria Leseberg b. Jul 1814

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johann Hinrich Elling was also known as John H.

Name Variation

Johann Hinrich Elling was also known as Henry.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 October 1843

Johann Hinrich Elling was born on 17 October 1843 at Gross Heins, Verden, Hanover, Germany.

He was the son of Johann Harm Elling and Catharina Maria Leseberg.

Marriage

9 May 1870

Johann Hinrich Elling married Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks on 9 May 1870 at Kirch Linteln, Verden, Germany, also reported as 5 MAY 1871.

Death

17 September 1927

Johann Hinrich Elling died on 17 September 1927 at Morton Township, Cheney, Sedgwick, Kansas, at age 83.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Tiffin, Defiance, Ohio

Johann Hinrich Elling was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Tiffin, Defiance, Ohio, listed as Ellinger.¹

Date

Location

Description

John Henry Elling and Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks Elling arrived in the United States 1880 at Defiance, Ohio. Moved to Haven in 1883 and then to Kendall, Kearney County, Ks in 1886. Returned to Haven in 1890 and lived the remaining years in the Haven area. Grandmother (Dora) remembered living in a sod house in Kearney County.
Dora, her parents and siblings Sophia, Heinrich, Maria, Catherine, and Herman, born in Germany were listed in "Germans to America" as arriving on the "Main" from Bremen to New York, March 27, 1880.

27 March 1880

Johann Hinrich Elling and Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks immigrated on 27 March 1880 John (Heinrich) Henry Elling, Sr., wife Anna Catharine (Dierks) Elling and six children sailed from Bremen, Germany on the ship S.S. Main to the US and landed in New York, March 27, 1880.

Children of Johann Hinrich Elling and Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks

Emma Elling
Ida Elling
John Elling
Anna Elling+
Sophia Elling b. c 1871
Johann Heinrich Elling Jr. b. c 1872
Marie Elling b. c 1874
Catherine Anna Elling+ b. 24 Jun 1875, d. 1 Nov 1955
Herman Elling b. c 1877
Dora Elling b. c 1879

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1012 Page Number 251D.

Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks

F, b. 3 October 1845, d. 14 August 1926

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks was also known as Ann.

Married Name

9 May 1870

As of 9 May 1870,her married name was Elling.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 October 1845

Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks was born on 3 October 1845 at Odewege, Hanover, Germany.

Marriage

9 May 1870

She married Johann Hinrich Elling, son of Johann Harm Elling and Catharina Maria Leseberg, on 9 May 1870 at Kirch Linteln, Verden, Germany, also reported as 5 MAY 1871.

Death

14 August 1926

Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks died on 14 August 1926 at age 80.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Tiffin, Defiance, Ohio

Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks was listed as wife in Johann Hinrich Elling's household on the 1880 Census at Tiffin, Defiance, Ohio; listed as Ellinger.¹

Date

Location

Description

27 March 1880

Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks and Johann Hinrich Elling immigrated on 27 March 1880 John (Heinrich) Henry Elling, Sr., wife Anna Catharine (Dierks) Elling and six children sailed from Bremen, Germany on the ship S.S. Main to the US and landed in New York, March 27, 1880.

Children of Anna Catherine Margaretha Dierks and Johann Hinrich Elling

Emma Elling
Ida Elling
John Elling
Anna Elling+
Sophia Elling b. c 1871
Johann Heinrich Elling Jr. b. c 1872
Marie Elling b. c 1874
Catherine Anna Elling+ b. 24 Jun 1875, d. 1 Nov 1955
Herman Elling b. c 1877
Dora Elling b. c 1879

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1012 Page Number 251D.

Luella A. Hamburg

F, b. 22 December 1922, d. 7 June 2019

Father*

Oscar J. Hamburg b. 27 Sep 1896, d. 20 Apr 1949

Mother*

Mary Schlieckau b. 10 Jan 1894, d. 1 Jun 1988

Luella (Hamburg) Lichte

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1948

As of 1948,her married name was Lichte.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 December 1922

Luella A. Hamburg was born on 22 December 1922 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Oscar J. Hamburg and Mary Schlieckau.

Marriage

1948

Luella A. Hamburg married Emil A. Lichte in 1948.

Death

7 June 2019

Luella A. Hamburg died on 7 June 2019 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 96 Luella A. (Hamburg) Lichte, age 96, passed away June 7, 2019 at the Hospice House in Baraboo. She was born near Loganville, WI on December 22, 1922 to Oscar and Mary (Schlieckau) Hamburg. In 1948, she married Emil Lichte. Together they farmed in the Loganville area until 1970, when they sold the farm and moved to the Prairie du Sac area.
Luella worked seasonally for Kindschi's for 18 years, sorting seed corn. She enjoyed traveling, having visited most of the United States and parts of Europe. She loved being outdoors working in her garden, picking up and cracking hickory nuts and fishing. She also loved playing cards and bingo. She was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Prairie du Sac where she often volunteered.
She is survived by her brother, Arold Hamburg; two nieces, Doreen Hamburg (Todd Holtz) and Darla (Tim) Smith; and two nephews, Wayne (Eleanor) Hanusa and Rob (Sharon) Coad. She is further survived by several great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters, Tillie Elizabeth Stevens Coad and Elvador Hanusa; nephew, Harlan Hanusa; niece, Sandie Stevens Knecht; her sister-in-law, Estrella Hamburg; and brothers-in-law, Jack Stevens, Roland Coad and Henry Hanusa.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on June 17, 2019, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 100 Oak St., Prairie du Sac. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Sauk Prairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Church, Prairie du Sac.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 April 1930

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Luella A. Hamburg was listed as a daughter in Oscar J. Hamburg's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-39. Dwelling 66.

Arold Alfred Hamburg

M, b. 28 December 1925, d. 5 April 2023

Father*

Oscar J. Hamburg b. 27 Sep 1896, d. 20 Apr 1949

Mother*

Mary Schlieckau b. 10 Jan 1894, d. 1 Jun 1988

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Arold Alfred Hamburg was also known as Erold.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 December 1925

Arold Alfred Hamburg was born on 28 December 1925 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Oscar J. Hamburg and Mary Schlieckau.

Marriage

5 September 1958

Arold Alfred Hamburg married Estrella Irma Brandt, daughter of Edmund Brandt and Lydia Lucht, on 5 September 1958.

Death

5 April 2023

Arold Alfred Hamburg died on 5 April 2023 at age 97.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 April 1930

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Arold Alfred Hamburg was listed as a son in Oscar J. Hamburg's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-39. Dwelling 66.

Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr.

M, b. 19 November 1815, d. 17 January 1882

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr. was also known as John.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 November 1815

Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr. was born on 19 November 1815 at Hanover, Germany.

Marriage

before 1852

He married Elizabeth (?) before 1852.

Death

17 January 1882

Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr. died on 17 January 1882 at age 66.

Census Date

Location

Description

3 August 1870

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1880

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Children of Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr. and Elizabeth (?)

August Hamburg+ b. 28 Jul 1852, d. 5 Oct 1933
Johann F. Hamburg Jr. b. Jun 1855, d. 1913
Frederick Hamburg+ b. 10 Jun 1859, d. 16 Nov 1897

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 299. Page 31. Dwelling 238.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 281B.

August Hamburg

M, b. 28 July 1852, d. 5 October 1933

Father*

Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr. b. 19 Nov 1815, d. 17 Jan 1882

Mother*

Elizabeth (?) b. 24 Sep 1820, d. 19 Feb 1907

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

August Hamburg was also known as Aug.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 July 1852

August Hamburg was born on 28 July 1852 at Hanover, Germany.

He was the son of Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr. and Elizabeth (?)

Marriage

circa 1875

August Hamburg married Johanna Kolba, daughter of (?) Kolba, circa 1875.

Death

5 October 1933

August Hamburg died on 5 October 1933 at age 81.

Census Date

Location

Description

3 August 1870

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

August Hamburg was listed in Johann Christoft Hamburg Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1880

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

August Hamburg was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

8 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1 June 1905

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

15 April 1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

8 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶

23 April 1930

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷

Children of August Hamburg and Johanna Kolba

Ernstena Hamburg b. c 1876
Amelia Hamburg b. c 1879
Otto Hamburg b. 28 May 1881, d. 5 Feb 1918
Bertha Hamburg+ b. Oct 1883
Johanna Hamburg b. c 1887
Adolph C. Hamburg+ b. 10 Mar 1888
John William Hamburg+ b. 1 Jul 1891, d. Jul 1971
August Emiel Hamburg+ b. 18 Sep 1895, d. 6 Oct 1949

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 299. Page 31. Dwelling 238.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 277A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 55.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 60.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 8.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 65.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED30. Dwelling 403.

Carl Friedrich Geffert

M, b. September 1870, d. 1951

Father*

Heinrich Geffert b. Jan 1828, d. a Jun 1900

Mother*

Margaretha (?) b. c 1830, d. b 1900

Carl Friedrich Geffert 24 Mar 1891

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Carl Friedrich Geffert was also known as Giffert.

Name Variation

Carl Friedrich Geffert was also known as Karl Friedrich.

Name Variation

Carl Friedrich Geffert was also known as Charles.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1870

Carl Friedrich Geffert was born in September 1870 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Heinrich Geffert and Margaretha (?)

Marriage

24 March 1891

Carl Friedrich Geffert married Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau, daughter of Henry Schlieckau and Maria Harms, on 24 March 1891 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Carl Friedrich Geffert and Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau wedding portrait.¹

Carl Friedrich Geffert and Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau wedding portrait 24 Mar 1891 Sauk county, WI

Death

1951

Carl Friedrich Geffert died in 1951.

Burial

1951

He was buried in 1951 at Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Carl Friedrich Geffert was listed as a son in Heinrich Geffert's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

2 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Carl Friedrich Geffert was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

21 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

28 January 1920

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

8 May 1930

Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶

Date

Location

Description

23 February 1901

Sauk, Wisconsin

In Henry Schlieckau's will dated 23 February 1901 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Carl Friedrich Geffert was named as executor.

24 December 1901

Sauk, Wisconsin

He was the executor of Henry Schlieckau's estate on 24 December 1901 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Carl Friedrich Geffert and Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau

Dora Elizabeth Geffert b. 10 Mar 1893, d. 13 Aug 1985
Herman W. Geffert b. 7 Sep 1897, d. 27 May 1983
Louisa Jenna Geffert+ b. 5 Oct 1905, d. 31 Oct 1999

Citations

[S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Marriage Record ID: 2356449 vol 3 page 340.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 286D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 10.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 85.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED171. Dwelling 222.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-22. Dwelling 69.

Dora Elizabeth Geffert

F, b. 10 March 1893, d. 13 August 1985

Father*

Carl Friedrich Geffert b. Sep 1870, d. 1951

Mother*

Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau b. 17 Mar 1869, d. 3 May 1954

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1915

As of before 1915,her married name was Luhrsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 March 1893

Dora Elizabeth Geffert was born on 10 March 1893 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Carl Friedrich Geffert and Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau.

Marriage

before 1915

Dora Elizabeth Geffert married Arthur Christopher Luhrsen, son of Wilhelm Heinrich Luehrsen and Emma Dargel, before 1915.

Death

13 August 1985

Dora Elizabeth Geffert died on 13 August 1985 at Stoughton, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 92.

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Dora Elizabeth Geffert was listed as a daughter in Carl Friedrich Geffert's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

21 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Dora Elizabeth Geffert was listed as a daughter in Carl Friedrich Geffert's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 10.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 85.

Herman W. Geffert

M, b. 7 September 1897, d. 27 May 1983

Father*

Carl Friedrich Geffert b. Sep 1870, d. 1951

Mother*

Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau b. 17 Mar 1869, d. 3 May 1954

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Herman W. Geffert obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 September 1897

Herman W. Geffert was born on 7 September 1897 at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

He was the son of Carl Friedrich Geffert and Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau.

Marriage

after 1920

Herman W. Geffert married Lauretta J. Horkan, daughter of James W. Horkan and Katherine Timlin, after 1920.

Death

27 May 1983

Herman W. Geffert died on 27 May 1983 at age 85.

Burial

after 27 May 1983

He was buried after 27 May 1983 at Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Herman W. Geffert was listed as a son in Carl Friedrich Geffert's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

21 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Herman W. Geffert was listed as a son in Carl Friedrich Geffert's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

28 January 1920

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Herman W. Geffert was listed as a son in Carl Friedrich Geffert's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Citations

[S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Reel 0265 Record 001470.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 10.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 85.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED171. Dwelling 222.

Ferdinand O. Luetkens

M, b. 18 August 1920, d. 9 September 1992

Father*

William August Paul Luetkens b. 3 Jan 1892, d. 21 Apr 1945

Mother*

Elizabeth Inselmann b. 5 Apr 1897, d. 9 Mar 1929

Ferdinand (Ferdie) Luetkens - 1923-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ferdinand O. Luetkens was also known as Ferdie.

Name Variation

Ferdinand O. Luetkens was also known as Otto Lorenz Ferdinand.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Ferdinand O. Luetkens obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 August 1920

Ferdinand O. Luetkens was born on 18 August 1920 at Cheney, Sedgwick, Kansas.

He was the son of William August Paul Luetkens and Elizabeth Inselmann.

Death

9 September 1992

Ferdinand O. Luetkens died on 9 September 1992 at age 72.

Date

Location

Description

circa 1923

4 generation portrait of Dorothea Catherine (Meine) Thieding, Dorothea (Thieding) Luetkens, Paul Luetkens, Ferdie Luetkens - 1923-Colorized

4 generation portrait of Dorothea Catherine (Meine) Thieding, Dorothea (Thieding) Luetkens, Paul Luetkens, Ferdie Luetkens - 1923

Louisa Jenna Geffert

F, b. 5 October 1905, d. 31 October 1999

Father*

Carl Friedrich Geffert b. Sep 1870, d. 1951

Mother*

Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau b. 17 Mar 1869, d. 3 May 1954

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louisa Jenna Geffert was also known as Louise.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 October 1905

Louisa Jenna Geffert was born on 5 October 1905 at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

She was the daughter of Carl Friedrich Geffert and Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau.

Marriage

circa 1926

Louisa Jenna Geffert married Leonard G. Jermo circa 1926.

Death

31 October 1999

Louisa Jenna Geffert died on 31 October 1999 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 94.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Louisa Jenna Geffert was listed as a daughter in Carl Friedrich Geffert's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

28 January 1920

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Louisa Jenna Geffert was listed as a daughter in Carl Friedrich Geffert's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

8 May 1930

Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin

Louisa Jenna Geffert was listed as a daughter in Carl Friedrich Geffert's household on the 1930 Census at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Citations

[S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Reel 0266 Record 001154.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 85.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED171. Dwelling 222.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-22. Dwelling 69.

Leonard G. Jermo

M, b. 19 July 1906, d. 15 June 1932

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 July 1906

Leonard G. Jermo was born on 19 July 1906.

Marriage

circa 1926

He married Louisa Jenna Geffert, daughter of Carl Friedrich Geffert and Elisabeth Maria Dorothea Schlieckau, circa 1926.

Death

15 June 1932

Leonard G. Jermo died on 15 June 1932 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 25.

Laverne Herman Albert Albers

M, b. 1 July 1899

Father*

Herman August William Albers b. 17 Dec 1870, d. 6 Apr 1927

Mother*

Johanna E. W. Meyer b. 23 Oct 1871, d. 8 Sep 1963

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Laverne Herman Albert Albers was also known as Lavirne Herman Albert.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 July 1899

Laverne Herman Albert Albers was born on 1 July 1899 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Herman August William Albers and Johanna E. W. Meyer.

Baptism

23 July 1899

Laverne Herman Albert Albers was baptized on 23 July 1899 at St John's, Leland, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Marriage

circa 1922

He married Anna (?) circa 1922.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 January 1920

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Laverne Herman Albert Albers was listed as a son in Herman August William Albers's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

11 April 1930

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Laverne Herman Albert Albers was listed as a son in Johanna E. W. Meyer's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Citations

[S386] Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records 1875-1940.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED171. Dwelling 108.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-39. Dwelling 52.

Anna (?)

F, b. circa 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1922

As of circa 1922,her married name was Albers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1900

Anna (?) was born circa 1900 at Wisconsin also reported as Nebraska.

Marriage

circa 1922

She married Laverne Herman Albert Albers, son of Herman August William Albers and Johanna E. W. Meyer, circa 1922.

Census Date

Location

Description

11 April 1930

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna (?) was listed as a daughter-in-law in Johanna E. W. Meyer's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-39. Dwelling 52.

Ruben E. Albers

M, b. 9 May 1929, d. 14 May 2007

Father*

Henry Walter Albers b. 23 Mar 1905, d. 18 Aug 1987

Mother*

Leonora Wilhelmina Elizabeth Wollschlager b. 12 Nov 1904, d. 8 Jan 1991

Ruben Albers 1948 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Ruben E. Albers married LeOra M. Winecke, daughter of Edward Otto Winecke and Emma A. Reinecke.

Birth

9 May 1929

Ruben E. Albers was born on 9 May 1929 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Henry Walter Albers and Leonora Wilhelmina Elizabeth Wollschlager.

Death

14 May 2007

Ruben E. Albers died on 14 May 2007 at age 78 Ruben E. Albers, age 78, died on Monday, May 14, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2007, at ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH in Loganville with Pastor Christopher Miller officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. There will be a visitation from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg.

Census Date

Location

Description

11 April 1930

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ruben E. Albers was listed as a grandson in Johanna E. W. Meyer's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Date

Location

Description

1948

Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ruben E. Albers graduated in 1948 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-39. Dwelling 52.

August Heinrich Knuth

M, b. 9 March 1855, d. 20 October 1948

August Heinrich Knuth 1855-1948-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

August Heinrich Knuth was also known as August J.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 March 1855

August Heinrich Knuth was born on 9 March 1855 at Germany.

Marriage

19 November 1880

He married Augusta Pooch on 19 November 1880 at Germany.

Death

20 October 1948

August Heinrich Knuth died on 20 October 1948 at Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 93 also reported as 23 Oct 1948.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

August Heinrich Knuth was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

29 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

7 January 1920

Ableman, Excelsior Township, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Ableman, Excelsior Township, Sauk, Wisconsin, also included is grandson Elmer Schultz, age 4 9/12..³

26 April 1930

Ableman, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Ableman, Sauk, Wisconsin, also included is grandson Elmer A. Schultz, age 15..⁴

Date

Location

Description

Portrait of Augusta (Pooch) and August Heinrich Knuth.

Augusta (Pooch) and August Heinrich Knuth-Colorized

Augusta (Pooch) and August Heinrich Knuth

November 1883

Sägemühle, Pommern, Germany

August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch lived in November 1883 at Sägemühle, Pommern, Germany.

11 December 1883

August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch immigrated on 11 December 1883 Residence Place:     Sägemühle, Pommern
Departure Date:     28 Nov 1883
Departure Place:     Hamburg, Deutschland (Germany)
Arrival Place:     New York
Occupation:     Arbeiter
Ship Name:     Gellert
Captain:     Kühlewein
Shipping Line:     Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft
Ship Type:     Dampfschiff
Ship Flag:     Deutschland
Accommodation:     Zwischendeck
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Place of Origin:     Germany
Port of Departure:     Hamburg, Germany and Le Havre, France
Destination:     United States of America
Port of Arrival:     New York, New York
Ship Name:     Gellert.

New York Passenger list arrival 11 Dec 1883 - August and Auguste (Pooch) Knuth

Children of August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch

Bertha Willhelmine Therese Knuth b. 9 Sep 1881, d. 15 Sep 1881
Lena Knuth b. Jan 1884
Anna Maria Wilhelmina Knuth b. 24 Oct 1885, d. 4 Dec 1949
Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth+ b. 6 Oct 1887, d. 31 Jul 1970
Emma Anna Auguste Knuth b. 14 Oct 1889, d. 3 Aug 1965
Albert Friedrich Knuth+ b. 28 Jan 1892, d. Oct 1973
Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth b. 31 Jan 1894, d. 1929
Ida Knuth b. Oct 1895, d. 23 Jun 1990
Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth+ b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 4 May 1972
Reinhold Heinrich August Knuth+ b. 25 Oct 1900, d. 26 Jul 1991
Hermann Robert Friedrich Knuth+ b. 14 Feb 1903, d. 21 May 1970

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 175.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED152. Dwelling 87.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-1. Dwelling 115.

Augusta Pooch

F, b. 28 October 1862, d. 21 April 1932

Augusta (Pooch) Knuth

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Augusta Pooch was also known as Auguste.

Name Variation

Augusta Pooch was also known as Taff.

Married Name

19 November 1880

As of 19 November 1880,her married name was Knuth.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 October 1862

Augusta Pooch was born on 28 October 1862 at Germany also reported as Oct 1861.

Marriage

19 November 1880

She married August Heinrich Knuth on 19 November 1880 at Germany.

Death

21 April 1932

Augusta Pooch died on 21 April 1932 at age 69.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Augusta Pooch was listed as wife in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

29 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Augusta Pooch was listed as wife in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

7 January 1920

Ableman, Excelsior Township, Sauk, Wisconsin

Augusta Pooch was listed as wife in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1920 Census at Ableman, Excelsior Township, Sauk, Wisconsin; also included is grandson Elmer Schultz, age 4 9/12.³

26 April 1930

Ableman, Sauk, Wisconsin

Augusta Pooch was listed as wife in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1930 Census at Ableman, Sauk, Wisconsin; also included is grandson Elmer A. Schultz, age 15.⁴

Date

Location

Description

Portrait of Augusta (Pooch) and August Heinrich Knuth.

Augusta (Pooch) and August Heinrich Knuth-Colorized

Augusta (Pooch) and August Heinrich Knuth

November 1883

Sägemühle, Pommern, Germany

Augusta Pooch and August Heinrich Knuth lived in November 1883 at Sägemühle, Pommern, Germany.

11 December 1883

Augusta Pooch and August Heinrich Knuth immigrated on 11 December 1883 Residence Place:     Sägemühle, Pommern
Departure Date:     28 Nov 1883
Departure Place:     Hamburg, Deutschland (Germany)
Arrival Place:     New York
Occupation:     Arbeiter
Ship Name:     Gellert
Captain:     Kühlewein
Shipping Line:     Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft
Ship Type:     Dampfschiff
Ship Flag:     Deutschland
Accommodation:     Zwischendeck
-----------------
Place of Origin:     Germany
Port of Departure:     Hamburg, Germany and Le Havre, France
Destination:     United States of America
Port of Arrival:     New York, New York
Ship Name:     Gellert.

New York Passenger list arrival 11 Dec 1883 - August and Auguste (Pooch) Knuth

1910

Augusta Pooch had 10 with 10 living in 1910 children.

Children of Augusta Pooch and August Heinrich Knuth

Bertha Willhelmine Therese Knuth b. 9 Sep 1881, d. 15 Sep 1881
Lena Knuth b. Jan 1884
Anna Maria Wilhelmina Knuth b. 24 Oct 1885, d. 4 Dec 1949
Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth+ b. 6 Oct 1887, d. 31 Jul 1970
Emma Anna Auguste Knuth b. 14 Oct 1889, d. 3 Aug 1965
Albert Friedrich Knuth+ b. 28 Jan 1892, d. Oct 1973
Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth b. 31 Jan 1894, d. 1929
Ida Knuth b. Oct 1895, d. 23 Jun 1990
Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth+ b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 4 May 1972
Reinhold Heinrich August Knuth+ b. 25 Oct 1900, d. 26 Jul 1991
Hermann Robert Friedrich Knuth+ b. 14 Feb 1903, d. 21 May 1970

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 175.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED152. Dwelling 87.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-1. Dwelling 115.

Lena Knuth

F, b. January 1884

Father*

August Heinrich Knuth b. 9 Mar 1855, d. 20 Oct 1948

Mother*

Augusta Pooch b. 28 Oct 1862, d. 21 Apr 1932

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1884

Lena Knuth was born in January 1884 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lena Knuth was listed as a daughter in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.

Anna Maria Wilhelmina Knuth

F, b. 24 October 1885, d. 4 December 1949

Father*

August Heinrich Knuth b. 9 Mar 1855, d. 20 Oct 1948

Mother*

Augusta Pooch b. 28 Oct 1862, d. 21 Apr 1932

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Maria Wilhelmina Knuth was also known as Annie.

Married Name

9 December 1906

As of 9 December 1906,her married name was Meier.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 October 1885

Anna Maria Wilhelmina Knuth was born on 24 October 1885 at Wisconsin also reported as Oct 1886.

She was the daughter of August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch.

Baptism

15 November 1885

Anna Maria Wilhelmina Knuth was baptized on 15 November 1885 at Zion Lutheran Church, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

9 December 1906

She married William C. Meier on 9 December 1906 at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Death

4 December 1949

Anna Maria Wilhelmina Knuth died on 4 December 1949 at age 64.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna Maria Wilhelmina Knuth was listed as a daughter in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Marriage Record ID: 2361298 vol 4 page 604.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth

M, b. 6 October 1887, d. 31 July 1970

Father*

August Heinrich Knuth b. 9 Mar 1855, d. 20 Oct 1948

Mother*

Augusta Pooch b. 28 Oct 1862, d. 21 Apr 1932

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth was also known as William H.

Name Variation

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth was also known as William N.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 October 1887

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth was born on 6 October 1887 at Wisconsin also reported as 1888.

He was the son of August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch.

Baptism

17 October 1887

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth was baptized on 17 October 1887 at Zion Lutheran Church, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1925

He married Marie M. Bendin circa 1925.

Death

31 July 1970

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth died on 31 July 1970 at age 82.

Burial

August 1970

He was buried in August 1970 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin.

William H and Marie Knuth tombstone

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth was listed as a son in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

29 April 1930

Ableman Village, Excelsior Township, Sauk, Wisconsin

Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Ableman Village, Excelsior Township, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Child of Wilhelm Heinrich August Knuth and Marie M. Bendin

Esther Marie Knuth b. 26 May 1925, d. 3 Oct 2017

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-1. Dwelling 38.

Emma Anna Auguste Knuth

F, b. 14 October 1889, d. 3 August 1965

Father*

August Heinrich Knuth b. 9 Mar 1855, d. 20 Oct 1948

Mother*

Augusta Pooch b. 28 Oct 1862, d. 21 Apr 1932

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Talg.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Emma Anna Auguste Knuth married Carl A. Talg.

Birth

14 October 1889

Emma Anna Auguste Knuth was born on 14 October 1889 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch.

Baptism

3 November 1889

Emma Anna Auguste Knuth was baptized on 3 November 1889 at Zion Lutheran Church, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin, listed as Knutts.

Death

3 August 1965

She died on 3 August 1965 at age 75.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emma Anna Auguste Knuth was listed as a daughter in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.

Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth

F, b. 31 January 1894, d. 1929

Father*

August Heinrich Knuth b. 9 Mar 1855, d. 20 Oct 1948

Mother*

Augusta Pooch b. 28 Oct 1862, d. 21 Apr 1932

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth was also known as Ella A.

Married Name

26 November 1916

As of 26 November 1916,her married name was Miller.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 January 1894

Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth was born on 31 January 1894 at Wisconsin also reported as 1893.

She was the daughter of August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch.

Baptism

18 February 1894

Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth was baptized on 18 February 1894 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

26 November 1916

She married Edward O. Miller on 26 November 1916 at Zion Lutheran Church, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

1929

Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth died in 1929.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth was listed as a daughter in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

29 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth was listed as a daughter in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Date

Location

Description

24 March 1907

Zion Lutheran Church, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ella Wilhelmine Anna Knuth was confirmed on 24 March 1907 at Zion Lutheran Church, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 175.

Ida Knuth

F, b. October 1895, d. 23 June 1990

Father*

August Heinrich Knuth b. 9 Mar 1855, d. 20 Oct 1948

Mother*

Augusta Pooch b. 28 Oct 1862, d. 21 Apr 1932

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1924

As of before 1924,her married name was Smythe.

Married Name

after 1935

As of after 1935,her married name was Mielke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

October 1895

Ida Knuth was born in October 1895 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch.

Marriage

before 1924

Ida Knuth married David A. Smythe before 1924.

Marriage

after 1935

Ida Knuth married Edward Julius Mielke after 1935.

Death

23 June 1990

Ida Knuth died on 23 June 1990 at Wisconsin at age 94.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ida Knuth was listed as a daughter in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

29 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ida Knuth was listed as a daughter in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

7 January 1920

Ableman, Excelsior Township, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ida Knuth was listed as a daughter in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1920 Census at Ableman, Excelsior Township, Sauk, Wisconsin; also included is grandson Elmer Schultz, age 4 9/12.³

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 175.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED152. Dwelling 87.

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth

M, b. 30 November 1898, d. 4 May 1972

Father*

August Heinrich Knuth b. 9 Mar 1855, d. 20 Oct 1948

Mother*

Augusta Pooch b. 28 Oct 1862, d. 21 Apr 1932

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 November 1898

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth was born on 30 November 1898 at Wisconsin also reported as Nov 1897.

He was the son of August Heinrich Knuth and Augusta Pooch.

Baptism

15 January 1899

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth was baptized on 15 January 1899 at Zion Lutheran Church, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1924

He married Theresa Fitzgerald circa 1924.

Death

4 May 1972

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth died on 4 May 1972 at age 73.

Burial

after 4 May 1972

He was buried after 4 May 1972 at Calvary Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth was listed as a son in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

29 April 1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth was listed as a son in August Heinrich Knuth's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

18 April 1930

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Children of Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth and Theresa Fitzgerald

Howard James Knuth+ b. 11 Jul 1925, d. 22 Sep 1998
Lyle L. Knuth b. 10 Aug 1926, d. 8 Apr 1999
Dorothy Knuth b. 7 Oct 1927, d. 3 Jan 2010
Eugene Knuth b. 24 Jun 1930, d. 31 Oct 2005
Donald A. Knuth b. 1934, d. 1999
Leo E. Knuth b. 5 Jul 1935, d. 25 Sep 2012

Citations

[S273] Wisconsin Sauk County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records, page 80.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 175. Knute: August, Head, W, M, Mar 1855, 45y, M, 19y, Germany, 1883, 17y, Farmer, O, M, F, 9; Augusta, Wife, W, F, Oct 1861, 38y, M, 19y, 10, 8, Germany; Lena, Daughter, W, F, Jan 1884, 16y, S, Wis; Annie, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1886, 13y, S, Wis; William, Son, W, M, 1888, 11y, S, Wis; Emma, Daughter, W, F, 1889, 10y, S, Wis; Albert, Son, W, M, Jan 1891, 9y, S, Wis; Ella, Daughter, W, F, 1893, 7y, S, Wis; Ida, Daughter, W, F, Oct 1895, 4y, S, Wis; Amele, Son, W, M, Nov 1897, 2y, S, Wis.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 175.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-31. Dwelling 148.