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Anna Maria Beebe

F, b. 1839, d. 17 March 1880

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	after 1859	As of after 1859,her married name was Cole.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

after 1859

As of after 1859,her married name was Cole.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1839	Anna Maria Beebe was born in 1839 at Pennsylvania.
Marriage	after 1859	She married Rodney M. Cole, son of Alworth Cole and Hannah Lewis, after 1859 at 2nd marriage for him.
Death	17 March 1880	Anna Maria Beebe died on 17 March 1880.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1839

Anna Maria Beebe was born in 1839 at Pennsylvania.

Marriage

after 1859

She married Rodney M. Cole, son of Alworth Cole and Hannah Lewis, after 1859 at 2nd marriage for him.

Death

17 March 1880

Anna Maria Beebe died on 17 March 1880.

Date	Location	Description
	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	At Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin, The family of Alworth COLE were also settlers that year (1849), coming from New York. Mrs. COLE's maiden name was Hannah LEWIS. The COLE family consisted of several children, two of whom were Pamelia, pioneer school teacher of Winfield; and Rodney, who married Anna Maria BEEBE and remained an Excelsior farmer during his lifetime; Mrs. Ernest RETZLAFF, Reedsburg, is his daughter.

Date

Location

Description

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

At Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin, The family of Alworth COLE were also settlers that year (1849), coming from New York. Mrs. COLE's maiden name was Hannah LEWIS. The COLE family consisted of several children, two of whom were Pamelia, pioneer school teacher of Winfield; and Rodney, who married Anna Maria BEEBE and remained an Excelsior farmer during his lifetime; Mrs. Ernest RETZLAFF, Reedsburg, is his daughter.

Children of Anna Maria Beebe and Rodney M. Cole

May H. Cole b. c 1862, d. b 1949
Charles J. Cole b. c 1864, d. b 1949
Alice O. Cole b. 17 Dec 1866, d. 24 Jul 1938
Alworth G. Cole+ b. 31 Mar 1869, d. 24 Feb 1928
Maurice R. Cole b. 16 Jul 1872, d. 8 Oct 1960
Jessie Maud Cole+ b. 7 Jul 1875, d. 22 Feb 1949

Obee Retzlaff

M, b. 27 November 1895, d. 4 November 1976

Father*

Ernest Retzlaff b. 1 Apr 1870, d. 21 Jul 1955

Mother*

Jessie Maud Cole b. 7 Jul 1875, d. 22 Feb 1949

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Obee Retzlaff obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Obee Retzlaff obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 November 1895	Obee Retzlaff was born on 27 November 1895 at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
		He was the son of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole.
Marriage	27 August 1921	Obee Retzlaff married Jessie Lambkin Simpson on 27 August 1921.
Death	4 November 1976	Obee Retzlaff died on 4 November 1976 at age 80 Obee Retzlaff obituary. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 07 Nov 1976 - Obee Retzlaff obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 November 1895

Obee Retzlaff was born on 27 November 1895 at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

He was the son of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole.

Marriage

27 August 1921

Obee Retzlaff married Jessie Lambkin Simpson on 27 August 1921.

Death

4 November 1976

Obee Retzlaff died on 4 November 1976 at age 80 Obee Retzlaff obituary.

Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 07 Nov 1976 - Obee Retzlaff obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1900	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Obee Retzlaff was listed as a son in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
3 January 1920	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Obee Retzlaff was listed as a son in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Obee Retzlaff was listed as a son in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

3 January 1920

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Obee Retzlaff was listed as a son in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Date	Location	Description
		Retzlaff, Obee, Reedsburg. Inducted May 27, 1918, Sauk Co., Wis; served as private, Btry. D, 9th T. M. Bn; mustered out Dec. 18, 1918.
1920	Sauk, Wisconsin	Obee Retzlaff lived in 1920 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

Retzlaff, Obee, Reedsburg. Inducted May 27, 1918, Sauk Co., Wis; served as private, Btry. D, 9th T. M. Bn; mustered out Dec. 18, 1918.

1920

Sauk, Wisconsin

Obee Retzlaff lived in 1920 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Obee Retzlaff and Jessie Lambkin Simpson

Harold Arthur Retzlaff+ b. 12 Apr 1922, d. 28 Jun 2000
Betty Jane Retzlaff+ b. 13 Jan 1924, d. 21 Mar 2011
Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff b. 25 Jul 1925, d. b 2011
Joyce A. Retzlaff+ b. 16 Jul 1935, d. 26 Jun 2023

Citations

[S358] Wisconsin Pre-1907 Vital Records (published), Birth Record ID: 3076460.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 46.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED176. Dwelling 13.

Jessie Lambkin Simpson

F, b. 17 August 1896, d. 6 January 1987

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	27 August 1921	As of 27 August 1921,her married name was Retzlaff.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

27 August 1921

As of 27 August 1921,her married name was Retzlaff.

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Jessie Lambkin Simpson obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence , Marquette, Wisconsin.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Jessie Lambkin Simpson obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence , Marquette, Wisconsin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 August 1896	Jessie Lambkin Simpson was born on 17 August 1896 at Columbia, Wisconsin.
Marriage	27 August 1921	She married Obee Retzlaff, son of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole, on 27 August 1921.
Death	6 January 1987	Jessie Lambkin Simpson died on 6 January 1987 at age 90 Jessie L (Simpson) Retzlaff obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 8, 1987 - Jessie L (Simpson) Retzlaff obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 August 1896

Jessie Lambkin Simpson was born on 17 August 1896 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

Marriage

27 August 1921

She married Obee Retzlaff, son of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole, on 27 August 1921.

Death

6 January 1987

Jessie Lambkin Simpson died on 6 January 1987 at age 90 Jessie L (Simpson) Retzlaff obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 8, 1987 - Jessie L (Simpson) Retzlaff obituary

Children of Jessie Lambkin Simpson and Obee Retzlaff

Harold Arthur Retzlaff+ b. 12 Apr 1922, d. 28 Jun 2000
Betty Jane Retzlaff+ b. 13 Jan 1924, d. 21 Mar 2011
Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff b. 25 Jul 1925, d. b 2011
Joyce A. Retzlaff+ b. 16 Jul 1935, d. 26 Jun 2023

Harold Arthur Retzlaff

M, b. 12 April 1922, d. 28 June 2000

Father*

Obee Retzlaff b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 4 Nov 1976

Mother*

Jessie Lambkin Simpson b. 17 Aug 1896, d. 6 Jan 1987

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Harold Retzlaff 1938 Sophomore at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Harold Arthur Retzlaff obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Harold Arthur Retzlaff obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 April 1922	Harold Arthur Retzlaff was born on 12 April 1922 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Obee Retzlaff and Jessie Lambkin Simpson.
Marriage	7 September 1944	Harold Arthur Retzlaff married Alice M. Shultis, daughter of Roe Shultis Sr. and Agnes Teresa Vogel, on 7 September 1944.
Death	28 June 2000	Harold Arthur Retzlaff died on 28 June 2000 at age 78.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 April 1922

Harold Arthur Retzlaff was born on 12 April 1922 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Obee Retzlaff and Jessie Lambkin Simpson.

Marriage

7 September 1944

Harold Arthur Retzlaff married Alice M. Shultis, daughter of Roe Shultis Sr. and Agnes Teresa Vogel, on 7 September 1944.

Death

28 June 2000

Harold Arthur Retzlaff died on 28 June 2000 at age 78.

Date	Location	Description
1938	Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Harold Arthur Retzlaff attended school in 1938 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, Sophomore class photo. Sophomore class 1938 Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Date

Location

Description

1938

Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Harold Arthur Retzlaff attended school in 1938 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, Sophomore class photo.

Sophomore class 1938 Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Betty Jane Retzlaff

F, b. 13 January 1924, d. 21 March 2011

Father*

Obee Retzlaff b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 4 Nov 1976

Mother*

Jessie Lambkin Simpson b. 17 Aug 1896, d. 6 Jan 1987

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Betty Retzlaff 1943

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Duncan.
Name Variation		Betty Jane Retzlaff was also known as Betsy Jane.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Duncan.

Name Variation

Betty Jane Retzlaff was also known as Betsy Jane.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Betty Jane Retzlaff married Alonzo W. Duncan.
Birth	13 January 1924	Betty Jane Retzlaff was born on 13 January 1924 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Obee Retzlaff and Jessie Lambkin Simpson.
Death	21 March 2011	Betty Jane Retzlaff died on 21 March 2011 at Pima, Arizona, at age 87 Betty Jane Duncan 1/13/1924 - 3/21/2011 Born in Reedsburg, WI. preceded in death by her parents, Jessee and Obee Retzlaff; husband, Alonzo "Bill" Duncan; sister, Virginia Garland; brother, Harold Retzlaff. Survived by sister, Joyce Foss and family, Mary McHugh (Les), Al Duncan (Lori); grandchildren, Michael McHugh, Krystal Duncan and many great- grandchildren. We want to thank the caregivers at Bonnie Care Home in Tucson, AZ. A graveside Service will be held at South Lawn Cemetery on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Betty Jane Retzlaff married Alonzo W. Duncan.

Birth

13 January 1924

Betty Jane Retzlaff was born on 13 January 1924 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Obee Retzlaff and Jessie Lambkin Simpson.

Death

21 March 2011

Betty Jane Retzlaff died on 21 March 2011 at Pima, Arizona, at age 87 Betty Jane Duncan 1/13/1924 - 3/21/2011 Born in Reedsburg, WI. preceded in death by her parents, Jessee and Obee Retzlaff; husband, Alonzo "Bill" Duncan; sister, Virginia Garland; brother, Harold Retzlaff.

Survived by sister, Joyce Foss and family, Mary McHugh (Les), Al Duncan (Lori); grandchildren, Michael McHugh, Krystal Duncan and many great- grandchildren.

We want to thank the caregivers at Bonnie Care Home in Tucson, AZ. A graveside Service will be held at South Lawn Cemetery on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN.

Date	Location	Description
1943	Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Betty Jane Retzlaff attended school in 1943 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin. Betty Retzlaff - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1943

Date

Location

Description

1943

Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Betty Jane Retzlaff attended school in 1943 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Betty Retzlaff - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1943

Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff

F, b. 25 July 1925, d. before 2011

Father*

Obee Retzlaff b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 4 Nov 1976

Mother*

Jessie Lambkin Simpson b. 17 Aug 1896, d. 6 Jan 1987

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Virginia Retzlaff - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1943

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	17 June 1954	As of 17 June 1954,her married name was Garland.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

17 June 1954

As of 17 June 1954,her married name was Garland.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 July 1925	Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff was born on 25 July 1925 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Obee Retzlaff and Jessie Lambkin Simpson.
Marriage	17 June 1954	Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff married Frank Leonard Garland on 17 June 1954 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	before 2011	Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff died before 2011.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 July 1925

Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff was born on 25 July 1925 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Obee Retzlaff and Jessie Lambkin Simpson.

Marriage

17 June 1954

Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff married Frank Leonard Garland on 17 June 1954 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

before 2011

Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff died before 2011.

Date	Location	Description
1943	Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff attended school in 1943 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

1943

Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Virginia Gertrude Retzlaff attended school in 1943 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Harold Fayette Retzlaff

M, b. 24 August 1899, d. 2 January 1919

Father*

Ernest Retzlaff b. 1 Apr 1870, d. 21 Jul 1955

Mother*

Jessie Maud Cole b. 7 Jul 1875, d. 22 Feb 1949

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 August 1899	Harold Fayette Retzlaff was born on 24 August 1899 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole.
Death	2 January 1919	Harold Fayette Retzlaff died on 2 January 1919 at age 19 Harold Retzlaff obituary. Baraboo Weekly News (Baraboo, Wisconsin) 09 Jan 1919 - Harold Retzlaff obituary
Burial	after 2 January 1919	He was buried after 2 January 1919 at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 August 1899

Harold Fayette Retzlaff was born on 24 August 1899 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole.

Death

2 January 1919

Harold Fayette Retzlaff died on 2 January 1919 at age 19 Harold Retzlaff obituary.

Baraboo Weekly News (Baraboo, Wisconsin) 09 Jan 1919 - Harold Retzlaff obituary

Burial

after 2 January 1919

He was buried after 2 January 1919 at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1900	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Harold Fayette Retzlaff was listed as a son in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Harold Fayette Retzlaff was listed as a son in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, page 65.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 46.

Wylder Almer Retzlaff

M, b. 8 April 1904, d. 9 November 1983

Father*

Ernest Retzlaff b. 1 Apr 1870, d. 21 Jul 1955

Mother*

Jessie Maud Cole b. 7 Jul 1875, d. 22 Feb 1949

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Wylder Almer Retzlaff obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Wylder Almer Retzlaff obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Wylder Almer Retzlaff married Esther Feltz.
Birth	8 April 1904	Wylder Almer Retzlaff was born on 8 April 1904 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole.
Death	9 November 1983	Wylder Almer Retzlaff died on 9 November 1983 at age 79.
Burial	after 9 November 1983	He was buried after 9 November 1983 at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Wylder Almer Retzlaff married Esther Feltz.

Birth

8 April 1904

Wylder Almer Retzlaff was born on 8 April 1904 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole.

Death

9 November 1983

Wylder Almer Retzlaff died on 9 November 1983 at age 79.

Burial

after 9 November 1983

He was buried after 9 November 1983 at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date	Location	Description
3 January 1920	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Wylder Almer Retzlaff was listed as a son in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

3 January 1920

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Wylder Almer Retzlaff was listed as a son in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Date	Location	Description
21 July 1955	Sauk, Wisconsin	Wylder Almer Retzlaff witnessed the death of Ernest Retzlaff on 21 July 1955 at Sauk, Wisconsin; Ernest Retzlaff obituary.

Date

Location

Description

21 July 1955

Sauk, Wisconsin

Wylder Almer Retzlaff witnessed the death of Ernest Retzlaff on 21 July 1955 at Sauk, Wisconsin; Ernest Retzlaff obituary.

Children of Wylder Almer Retzlaff and Esther Feltz

Lois Jean Retzlaff+ b. 28 Aug 1932, d. 6 Oct 2007
Phillip J. Retzlaff b. 24 Feb 1935, d. 10 May 2011
Donald James Retzlaff b. 6 Jan 1937, d. 21 Dec 2019

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, page 65.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED176. Dwelling 13.

Vernie M. Retzlaff

F, b. 10 October 1907, d. 20 October 1965

Father*

Ernest Retzlaff b. 1 Apr 1870, d. 21 Jul 1955

Mother*

Jessie Maud Cole b. 7 Jul 1875, d. 22 Feb 1949

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Vernie M. Retzlaff was also known as Vemie M.
Married Name	20 November 1926	As of 20 November 1926,her married name was Olson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Vernie M. Retzlaff was also known as Vemie M.

Married Name

20 November 1926

As of 20 November 1926,her married name was Olson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 October 1907	Vernie M. Retzlaff was born on 10 October 1907 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole.
Marriage	20 November 1926	Vernie M. Retzlaff married Grant Olson, son of Jacob Olson and Augusta Irene (?), on 20 November 1926.
Death	20 October 1965	Vernie M. Retzlaff died on 20 October 1965 at Portage, Wisconsin, at age 58.
Burial	after 20 October 1965	She was buried after 20 October 1965 at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 October 1907

Vernie M. Retzlaff was born on 10 October 1907 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole.

Marriage

20 November 1926

Vernie M. Retzlaff married Grant Olson, son of Jacob Olson and Augusta Irene (?), on 20 November 1926.

Death

20 October 1965

Vernie M. Retzlaff died on 20 October 1965 at Portage, Wisconsin, at age 58.

Burial

after 20 October 1965

She was buried after 20 October 1965 at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
3 January 1920	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Vernie M. Retzlaff was listed as a daughter in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
22 April 1930	Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin	Vernie M. Retzlaff was listed as wife in Grant Olson's household on the 1930 Census at Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin.²
1940	Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin	Vernie M. Retzlaff was listed as wife in Grant Olson's household on the 1940 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin; residence in 1935 reported as Rural, Jefferson, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

3 January 1920

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Vernie M. Retzlaff was listed as a daughter in Ernest Retzlaff's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

22 April 1930

Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin

Vernie M. Retzlaff was listed as wife in Grant Olson's household on the 1930 Census at Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin.²

1940

Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin

Vernie M. Retzlaff was listed as wife in Grant Olson's household on the 1940 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin; residence in 1935 reported as Rural, Jefferson, Wisconsin.³

Children of Vernie M. Retzlaff and Grant Olson

Keith E. Olson d. b 2015
Grant Sylvester Olson b. 3 Nov 1931, d. 7 Dec 2012
Helen Louise Olson b. 19 Jun 1938, d. 4 Feb 2015
Betty Lucille Olson b. 20 Jun 1942, d. 8 Jun 2007

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED176. Dwelling 13.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin; Roll: 2577; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 344.0; FHL microfilm: 2342311.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4540; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 71-10.

Grant Olson

M, b. 21 December 1900, d. 2 June 1980

Father*

Jacob Olson b. c 1872

Mother*

Augusta Irene (?) b. c 1878

Charts: Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Grant Olson obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Grant Olson obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 December 1900	Grant Olson was born on 21 December 1900 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Jacob Olson and Augusta Irene (?)
Marriage	20 November 1926	Grant Olson married Vernie M. Retzlaff, daughter of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole, on 20 November 1926.
Death	2 June 1980	Grant Olson died on 2 June 1980 at Portage, Wisconsin, at age 79 Grant Olson, 79, Route 1, died Monday at 3:40 p.m. at Family Heritage Nursing Home where he had been a patient for the past 3 years. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Saratoga Moravian Church. The Rev. Larry Wetzel will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Olson was born Dec. 21, 1900 at Sandusky, Sauk County, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Olson. He married Bernie M. Retzloff Nov. 20, 1926 in Reedsberg. She died Oct. 20, 1965. He worked for the Soo Line Railroad, retiring In 1965, as a section laborer. He is survived by five daughters, Irene Knox, Minneapolis, Minn; Shirley Sonnenberg, Avis Schroer, Helen Olson, Betsy Hansen, all of Wisconsin Rapids; three sons, Grant Jr., Irvin, both of Wisconsin Rapids; and Keith, Pittsville; 16 grandchildren; one brother, Walter, Richland Center; two sisters, Lillie Christopherson, Reedsberg; Florence Waldo, Baraboo. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Friends may call from 1 until 9 p.m. Sunday and until 11 a.m. Monday at Taylor Funeral Home, and at the church from 11:30 a.m. until time of services.
Burial	after 2 June 1980	He was buried after 2 June 1980 at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 December 1900

Grant Olson was born on 21 December 1900 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Jacob Olson and Augusta Irene (?)

Marriage

20 November 1926

Grant Olson married Vernie M. Retzlaff, daughter of Ernest Retzlaff and Jessie Maud Cole, on 20 November 1926.

Death

2 June 1980

Grant Olson died on 2 June 1980 at Portage, Wisconsin, at age 79 Grant Olson, 79, Route 1, died Monday at 3:40 p.m. at Family Heritage Nursing Home where he had been a patient for the past 3 years. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Saratoga Moravian Church. The Rev. Larry Wetzel will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Olson was born Dec. 21, 1900 at Sandusky, Sauk County, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Olson. He married Bernie M. Retzloff Nov. 20, 1926 in Reedsberg. She died Oct. 20, 1965. He worked for the Soo Line Railroad, retiring In 1965, as a section laborer. He is survived by five daughters, Irene Knox, Minneapolis, Minn; Shirley Sonnenberg, Avis Schroer, Helen Olson, Betsy Hansen, all of Wisconsin Rapids; three sons, Grant Jr., Irvin, both of Wisconsin Rapids; and Keith, Pittsville; 16 grandchildren; one brother, Walter, Richland Center; two sisters, Lillie Christopherson, Reedsberg; Florence Waldo, Baraboo. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Friends may call from 1 until 9 p.m. Sunday and until 11 a.m. Monday at Taylor Funeral Home, and at the church from 11:30 a.m. until time of services.

Burial

after 2 June 1980

He was buried after 2 June 1980 at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
22 April 1930	Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin	Grant Olson was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin, residence in 1935 reported as Rural, Jefferson, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

22 April 1930

Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin

Grant Olson was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin, residence in 1935 reported as Rural, Jefferson, Wisconsin.²

Children of Grant Olson and Vernie M. Retzlaff

Keith E. Olson d. b 2015
Grant Sylvester Olson b. 3 Nov 1931, d. 7 Dec 2012
Helen Louise Olson b. 19 Jun 1938, d. 4 Feb 2015
Betty Lucille Olson b. 20 Jun 1942, d. 8 Jun 2007

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wonewoc, Juneau, Wisconsin; Roll: 2577; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: 344.0; FHL microfilm: 2342311.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4540; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 71-10.

Charles David Dack

M, b. 9 June 1840, d. 5 August 1920

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Charles David Dack was also known as D. C.
Name Variation		Charles David Dack was also known as David Charles.
Name Variation		Charles David Dack was also known as Deck.
Name Variation		Charles David Dack was also known as Ed.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Charles David Dack was also known as D. C.

Name Variation

Charles David Dack was also known as David Charles.

Name Variation

Charles David Dack was also known as Deck.

Name Variation

Charles David Dack was also known as Ed.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 June 1840	Charles David Dack was born on 9 June 1840 at Canada also reported as Jun 1844.
Marriage	23 December 1866	He married Maggie A. Osborn on 23 December 1866 at Rock Island, Illinois.
Marriage	circa 1873	Charles David Dack married Catharine A. Seiders, daughter of Joseph Henry Seiders and Catherine Elizabeth Kiefer, circa 1873.
Death	5 August 1920	Charles David Dack died on 5 August 1920 at Los Angeles, Calilfornia, at age 80.
Burial	after 5 August 1920	He was buried after 5 August 1920 at Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 June 1840

Charles David Dack was born on 9 June 1840 at Canada also reported as Jun 1844.

Marriage

23 December 1866

He married Maggie A. Osborn on 23 December 1866 at Rock Island, Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1873

Charles David Dack married Catharine A. Seiders, daughter of Joseph Henry Seiders and Catherine Elizabeth Kiefer, circa 1873.

Death

5 August 1920

Charles David Dack died on 5 August 1920 at Los Angeles, Calilfornia, at age 80.

Burial

after 5 August 1920

He was buried after 5 August 1920 at Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Logan, Phillips, Kansas	Charles David Dack was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Logan, Phillips, Kansas.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Logan, Phillips, Kansas

Charles David Dack was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Logan, Phillips, Kansas.¹

Date	Location	Description
		Charles Deck, who was a soldier in active service during our war with Mexico.

Date

Location

Description

Charles Deck, who was a soldier in active service during our war with Mexico.

Children of Charles David Dack and Maggie A. Osborn

Jennie Dack b. c 1868
Edward M. Dack b. Dec 1872

Children of Charles David Dack and Catharine A. Seiders

Maggie Dack b. c 1875
Lorena Pearl Dack b. 24 Mar 1879, d. 22 Jun 1909
Fred Keifer Dack+ b. 3 Dec 1881, d. 7 Jul 1988
William Vern Dack+ b. 12 May 1884, d. Feb 1970
Grace Beula Dack+ b. 10 Aug 1886, d. 28 Jul 1980
Roy Radel Dack b. 8 Apr 1889, d. 12 Jul 1977

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Logan, Phillips, Kansas; Roll: T623_495 Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 124.

Charlie Finn

Annie Liendhoff

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Annie Liendhoff was also known as Anna.
Married Name		Her married name was Luhrsen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Annie Liendhoff was also known as Anna.

Married Name

Her married name was Luhrsen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Annie Liendhoff married Henry Luhrsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Annie Liendhoff married Henry Luhrsen.

Child of Annie Liendhoff and Henry Luhrsen

Marie Margaratha Dorathes Luhrsen+ b. 31 Jul 1841, d. 15 May 1934

Fannie E. DeVor

F, b. 20 August 1868, d. 24 December 1943

Father*

John D. DeVor b. 1836, d. 1919

Mother*

Cornelia M. Lusk b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 22 Jul 1919

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Fannie E. DeVor was also known as Fanny.
Name Variation		Fannie E. DeVor was also known as De Vor.
Married Name	20 December 1888	As of 20 December 1888,her married name was Nickey.
Married Name	after October 1924	As of after October 1924,her married name was Rerick.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Fannie E. DeVor was also known as Fanny.

Name Variation

Fannie E. DeVor was also known as De Vor.

Married Name

20 December 1888

As of 20 December 1888,her married name was Nickey.

Married Name

after October 1924

As of after October 1924,her married name was Rerick.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 August 1868	Fannie E. DeVor was born on 20 August 1868 at LaGrange, Indiana, also reported as Aug 1867.
		She was the daughter of John D. DeVor and Cornelia M. Lusk.
Marriage	20 December 1888	Fannie E. DeVor married William Henry Nickey, son of Abraham Nickey and Margareta Eve Kiefer, on 20 December 1888 Fannie E Devor and W H Nickey marriage announcement. Goshen (IN) Times January 3, 1889 - Fannie E Devor and W H Nickey marriage announcement
Marriage	after October 1924	Fannie E. DeVor married Carl Hubert Rerick after October 1924 at 2nd marriage for her.
Death	24 December 1943	Fannie E. DeVor died on 24 December 1943 at Kenosha, Wisconsin, at age 75 Fannie (Devor) Nickey Rerick obituary. Kenosha News (Kenosha, Wisconsin) 27 Dec 1943 - Fannie (Devor) Nickey Rerick obituary
Burial	after 24 December 1943	She was buried after 24 December 1943 at Green Wood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 August 1868

Fannie E. DeVor was born on 20 August 1868 at LaGrange, Indiana, also reported as Aug 1867.

She was the daughter of John D. DeVor and Cornelia M. Lusk.

Marriage

20 December 1888

Fannie E. DeVor married William Henry Nickey, son of Abraham Nickey and Margareta Eve Kiefer, on 20 December 1888 Fannie E Devor and W H Nickey marriage announcement.

Goshen (IN) Times January 3, 1889 - Fannie E Devor and W H Nickey marriage announcement

Marriage

after October 1924

Fannie E. DeVor married Carl Hubert Rerick after October 1924 at 2nd marriage for her.

Death

24 December 1943

Fannie E. DeVor died on 24 December 1943 at Kenosha, Wisconsin, at age 75 Fannie (Devor) Nickey Rerick obituary.

Kenosha News (Kenosha, Wisconsin) 27 Dec 1943 - Fannie (Devor) Nickey Rerick obituary

Burial

after 24 December 1943

She was buried after 24 December 1943 at Green Wood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Elkhorn, Walworth, Wisconsin	Fannie E. DeVor was listed as a daughter in John D. DeVor's household on the 1880 Census at Elkhorn, Walworth, Wisconsin.¹
2 June 1900	Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Fannie E. DeVor was listed as wife in William Henry Nickey's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.²
1 June 1905	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Fannie E. DeVor appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Henry Nickey at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.³
18 April 1910	Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Fannie E. DeVor was listed as wife in William Henry Nickey's household on the 1910 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.⁴
1920	Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Fannie E. DeVor was listed as mother-in-law in Harrison W. Chambers's household on the 1920 Census at Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.⁵
1935	Dade City, Pasco, Florida	Fannie E. DeVor appeared on the census of 1935 at Dade City, Pasco, Florida.
4 May 1940	Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin	She was listed as mother in Gladys Belle Nickey's household on the 1940 Census at Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.⁶

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Elkhorn, Walworth, Wisconsin

Fannie E. DeVor was listed as a daughter in John D. DeVor's household on the 1880 Census at Elkhorn, Walworth, Wisconsin.¹

2 June 1900

Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fannie E. DeVor was listed as wife in William Henry Nickey's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.²

1 June 1905

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fannie E. DeVor appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Henry Nickey at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.³

18 April 1910

Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fannie E. DeVor was listed as wife in William Henry Nickey's household on the 1910 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.⁴

1920

Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fannie E. DeVor was listed as mother-in-law in Harrison W. Chambers's household on the 1920 Census at Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.⁵

1935

Dade City, Pasco, Florida

Fannie E. DeVor appeared on the census of 1935 at Dade City, Pasco, Florida.

4 May 1940

Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin

She was listed as mother in Gladys Belle Nickey's household on the 1940 Census at Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.⁶

Date	Location	Description
1900		Fannie E. DeVor had 1 with 1 living in 1900 children.
August 1940		In August 1940 attended the birthday celebration for W R Devor.

Date

Location

Description

1900

Fannie E. DeVor had 1 with 1 living in 1900 children.

August 1940

In August 1940 attended the birthday celebration for W R Devor.

Child of Fannie E. DeVor and William Henry Nickey

Gladys Belle Nickey+ b. 23 Sep 1889, d. 9 Dec 1961

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1449 Page Number 79B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 54.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 15, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1721; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375734 Dwelling 56.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2002; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 436.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4487; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30-11A.

Gladys Belle Nickey

F, b. 23 September 1889, d. 9 December 1961

Father*

William Henry Nickey b. Jun 1853, d. 8 Jun 1910

Mother*

Fannie E. DeVor b. 20 Aug 1868, d. 24 Dec 1943

Gladys B Nickey 1911 yearbook portrait School of Oratory, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1913

As of 1913,her married name was Chambers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 September 1889

Gladys Belle Nickey was born on 23 September 1889 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, also reported as 23 Sep 1890.¹

She was the daughter of William Henry Nickey and Fannie E. DeVor.

Marriage

1913

Gladys Belle Nickey married Harrison W. Chambers, son of Frederick M. Chambers and Matilda (?), in 1913.

Divorce

before 1940

Gladys Belle Nickey and an unknown person were divorced before 1940.

Death

9 December 1961

She died on 9 December 1961 at age 72 Gladys (Nickey) Chambers obituary.

Kenosha News (Kenosha, Wisconsin) 11 Dec 1961 - Gladys (Nickey) Chambers obituary

Burial

after 9 December 1961

She was buried after 9 December 1961 at Green Wood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Gladys Belle Nickey was listed as a daughter in William Henry Nickey's household on the 1900 Census at Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.²

1 June 1905

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Gladys Belle Nickey appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Henry Nickey at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.³

18 April 1910

Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Gladys Belle Nickey was listed as a daughter in William Henry Nickey's household on the 1910 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.⁴

1920

Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Gladys Belle Nickey was listed as wife in Harrison W. Chambers's household on the 1920 Census at Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.⁵

4 May 1940

Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Gladys Belle Nickey was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.⁶

Date

Location

Description

August 1939

In August 1939 attended the birthday celebration for W R Devor.

Racine Journal Times August 28, 1939 - Birthday celebration for W R Devor including Gladys Nickey Chambers

August 1940

In August 1940 attended the birthday celebration for W R Devor.

Racine Journal Times August 26, 1940 - Birthday celebration for W R Devor including his sister Mrs Carl Rerick (Fannie) and niece Gladys Nickey

Child of Gladys Belle Nickey and Harrison W. Chambers

Elizabeth Ann Chambers+ b. 14 Jul 1917, d. 26 Aug 1999

Citations

[S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Reel 0166 Record 000166.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 54.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 15, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1721; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375734 Dwelling 56.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2002; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 436.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4487; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30-11A.

Lena Bach

F, b. February 1857, d. 1927

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1882

As of circa 1882,her married name was Smearman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1857

Lena Bach was born in February 1857 at Maryland.

Marriage

circa 1882

She married William Smearman, son of John Smearman and Sarah (?), circa 1882.

Death

1927

Lena Bach died in 1927.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

Lena Bach was listed as wife in William Smearman's household on the 1900 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Date

Location

Description

1900

Lena Bach had 8 with 7 living in 1900 children.

Children of Lena Bach and William Smearman

Sarah E. Smearman b. Sep 1882
John E. Smearman b. Apr 1884
Louisa Smearman b. Aug 1886
Mary Catherine Smearman+ b. Jul 1890
Henry L. Smearman b. Dec 1892
George William Smearman b. 20 May 1895, d. 21 Jul 1990
Annie Smearman b. Jan 1899

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 147.

Sarah E. Smearman

F, b. September 1882

Father*

William Smearman b. Apr 1860, d. 1946

Mother*

Lena Bach b. Feb 1857, d. 1927

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1882

Sarah E. Smearman was born in September 1882 at Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of William Smearman and Lena Bach.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

Sarah E. Smearman was listed as a daughter in William Smearman's household on the 1900 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 147.

John E. Smearman

M, b. April 1884

Father*

William Smearman b. Apr 1860, d. 1946

Mother*

Lena Bach b. Feb 1857, d. 1927

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

April 1884

John E. Smearman was born in April 1884 at Maryland.

He was the son of William Smearman and Lena Bach.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

John E. Smearman was listed as a son in William Smearman's household on the 1900 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 147.

Louisa Smearman

F, b. August 1886

Father*

William Smearman b. Apr 1860, d. 1946

Mother*

Lena Bach b. Feb 1857, d. 1927

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

August 1886

Louisa Smearman was born in August 1886 at Maryland.

She was the daughter of William Smearman and Lena Bach.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

Louisa Smearman was listed as a daughter in William Smearman's household on the 1900 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 147.

Mary Catherine Smearman

F, b. July 1890

Father*

William Smearman b. Apr 1860, d. 1946

Mother*

Lena Bach b. Feb 1857, d. 1927

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Catherine Smearman was also known as Mary Katherine.

Married Name

circa 1911

As of circa 1911,her married name was Jenkins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

July 1890

Mary Catherine Smearman was born in July 1890 at Maryland.

She was the daughter of William Smearman and Lena Bach.

Birth

circa 1891

Mary Catherine Smearman was born circa 1891 at Maryland.

Marriage

circa 1911

She married Orval John Jenkins, son of Alfred L. Jenkins and Martha A. Savage, circa 1911 cousin to his brother Sam’s wife.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

Mary Catherine Smearman was listed as a daughter in William Smearman's household on the 1900 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

24 March 1920

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Mary Catherine Smearman was listed as wife in Orval John Jenkins's household on the 1920 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.²

3 April 1930

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Mary Catherine Smearman was listed as wife in Orval John Jenkins's household on the 1930 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.³

Children of Mary Catherine Smearman and Orval John Jenkins

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 147.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99. Dwelling 48.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 21.

Henry L. Smearman

M, b. December 1892

Father*

William Smearman b. Apr 1860, d. 1946

Mother*

Lena Bach b. Feb 1857, d. 1927

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

December 1892

Henry L. Smearman was born in December 1892 at Maryland.

He was the son of William Smearman and Lena Bach.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

Henry L. Smearman was listed as a son in William Smearman's household on the 1900 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 147.

George William Smearman

M, b. 20 May 1895, d. 21 July 1990

Father*

William Smearman b. Apr 1860, d. 1946

Mother*

Lena Bach b. Feb 1857, d. 1927

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

George William Smearman obtained US Social Security Card at Maryland; last residence not specified.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 May 1895

George William Smearman was born on 20 May 1895 at Accident, Garrett, Maryland, also reported as May 1894.

He was the son of William Smearman and Lena Bach.

Marriage

before 1942

George William Smearman married Rosie (?) before 1942.

Death

21 July 1990

George William Smearman died on 21 July 1990 at age 95.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

George William Smearman was listed as a son in William Smearman's household on the 1900 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Date

Location

Description

1942

U.S. World War II Draft Registration, Maryland

In 1942 at U.S. World War II Draft Registration, Maryland.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 147.

Annie Smearman

F, b. January 1899

Father*

William Smearman b. Apr 1860, d. 1946

Mother*

Lena Bach b. Feb 1857, d. 1927

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1899

Annie Smearman was born in January 1899 at Maryland.

She was the daughter of William Smearman and Lena Bach.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1900

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

Annie Smearman was listed as a daughter in William Smearman's household on the 1900 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 147.

Nora L. Smearman

F, b. 31 January 1895, d. October 1980

Father*

John H. Smearman b. 1 Jun 1871, d. 24 Feb 1957

Mother*

Catharine Fike b. 19 Sep 1863, d. a 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1917

As of circa 1917,her married name was Beal.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 January 1895

Nora L. Smearman was born on 31 January 1895 at Summit Mills, Summit Township, Somerset, Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of John H. Smearman and Catharine Fike.

Marriage

circa 1917

Nora L. Smearman married Ronald Chauncey Beal circa 1917 at Somerset, Pennsylvania.

Death

October 1980

Nora L. Smearman died in October 1980 at Meyersdale, Summit Twp., Somerset, Pennsylvania, at age 85.

Ronald Chauncey Beal

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

circa 1917

Ronald Chauncey Beal married Nora L. Smearman, daughter of John H. Smearman and Catharine Fike, circa 1917 at Somerset, Pennsylvania.

Florence Elizabeth Smearman

F, b. 3 January 1897, d. 13 February 1991

Father*

John H. Smearman b. 1 Jun 1871, d. 24 Feb 1957

Mother*

Catharine Fike b. 19 Sep 1863, d. a 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

26 July 1919

As of 26 July 1919,her married name was Kretchman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 January 1897

Florence Elizabeth Smearman was born on 3 January 1897 at Summit Township, Somerset, Pennsylvania.

She was the daughter of John H. Smearman and Catharine Fike.

Marriage

26 July 1919

Florence Elizabeth Smearman married Alvin Kretchman on 26 July 1919 at Baltimore, Maryland.

Death

13 February 1991

Florence Elizabeth Smearman died on 13 February 1991 at Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, at age 94.

Alvin Kretchman

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

26 July 1919

Alvin Kretchman married Florence Elizabeth Smearman, daughter of John H. Smearman and Catharine Fike, on 26 July 1919 at Baltimore, Maryland.

Samuel M. Fike

M, b. circa 1826

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Samuel M. Fike married Elizabeth Keim.

Birth

circa 1826

Samuel M. Fike was born circa 1826 at Pennsylvania.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Samuel M. Fike was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania.¹

Children of Samuel M. Fike and Elizabeth Keim

Dinah Fike b. c 1859
Catharine Fike+ b. 19 Sep 1863, d. a 1930
Harvey Fike b. c 1866
Irwin Fike b. c 1868

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1195 Page Number 542C.

Elizabeth Keim

F, b. circa 1830

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Fike.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Elizabeth Keim married Samuel M. Fike.

Birth

circa 1830

Elizabeth Keim was born circa 1830 at Pennsylvania.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Keim was listed as wife in Samuel M. Fike's household on the 1880 Census at Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania.¹

Children of Elizabeth Keim and Samuel M. Fike

Dinah Fike b. c 1859
Catharine Fike+ b. 19 Sep 1863, d. a 1930
Harvey Fike b. c 1866
Irwin Fike b. c 1868

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1195 Page Number 542C.

LLoyd C. Jenkins

M, b. circa 1902, d. 31 March 1973

Father*

Samuel Jenkins b. 26 Aug 1874, d. 20 Mar 1936

Mother*

Mintie Elizabeth Smearman b. 29 Jul 1878, d. 27 Jan 1944

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

LLoyd C. Jenkins married Ethel M. Glass.

Birth

circa 1902

LLoyd C. Jenkins was born circa 1902 at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.

He was the son of Samuel Jenkins and Mintie Elizabeth Smearman.

Death

31 March 1973

LLoyd C. Jenkins died on 31 March 1973 Lloyd C. Jenkins, 71, Friendsville, Md., died March 31, 1973, at his residence. Born in Accident, Md., he was a son of the late Samuel and Mintie (Smearman) Jenkins. His first wife, the former Ethel Glass, preceded him in death. Mr. Jenkins was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Friendsville. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn C. VanSickle; two daughters, Mrs. Alberta L. Thompson, Glen Burnie, Md; and Mrs. Nina Frazee, Friendsville; a stepson, Van Gorve, Markleysburg; a stepdaughter, Miss. Beatrice c. Mason, Oakland, Md; four grandchildren, and great-grandchild and a brother, Ervin E. Jenkins, Swanton, Md. Funeral service was conducted in Friendsville Grace Lutheran Church, Monday afternoon, with Rev. William Carolson officiating. Interment in Accident Cemetery.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 April 1910

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

LLoyd C. Jenkins was listed as a son in Samuel Jenkins's household on the 1910 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED91. Dwelling 66.

Ervin William Jenkins

M, b. 10 September 1909, d. September 1986

Father*

Samuel Jenkins b. 26 Aug 1874, d. 20 Mar 1936

Mother*

Mintie Elizabeth Smearman b. 29 Jul 1878, d. 27 Jan 1944

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ervin William Jenkins was also known as Bud.

Name Variation

Ervin William Jenkins was also known as William E.

Name Variation

Ervin William Jenkins was also known as Irvin William.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Ervin William Jenkins obtained US Social Security Card at Maryland; last residence Swanton, Garrett, Maryland.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Ervin William Jenkins married Iva Burdette Bernard.

Birth

10 September 1909

Ervin William Jenkins was born on 10 September 1909 at Maryland.

He was the son of Samuel Jenkins and Mintie Elizabeth Smearman.

Death

September 1986

Ervin William Jenkins died in September 1986.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 April 1910

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

Ervin William Jenkins was listed as a son in Samuel Jenkins's household on the 1910 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

1930

Garrett, Maryland

Ervin William Jenkins was listed as a son in Samuel Jenkins's household on the 1930 Census at Garrett, Maryland.²

1940

Garrett, Maryland

Ervin William Jenkins was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Garrett, Maryland.³

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED91. Dwelling 66.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garrett, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01550; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 12-9.

Robert C. Jenkins

M, b. 4 February 1913, d. before 1930

Father*

Samuel Jenkins b. 26 Aug 1874, d. 20 Mar 1936

Mother*

Mintie Elizabeth Smearman b. 29 Jul 1878, d. 27 Jan 1944

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 February 1913

Robert C. Jenkins was born on 4 February 1913.

He was the son of Samuel Jenkins and Mintie Elizabeth Smearman.

Death

before 1930

Robert C. Jenkins died before 1930 at Died young in a wagon accident.

Harold James Jenkins

M, b. 25 February 1905, d. 4 August 1972

Father*

Samuel Jenkins b. 26 Aug 1874, d. 20 Mar 1936

Mother*

Mintie Elizabeth Smearman b. 29 Jul 1878, d. 27 Jan 1944

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Harold James Jenkins was also known as James Harold.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Harold James Jenkins married Mary Brown.

Birth

25 February 1905

Harold James Jenkins was born on 25 February 1905 at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.

He was the son of Samuel Jenkins and Mintie Elizabeth Smearman.

Death

4 August 1972

Harold James Jenkins died on 4 August 1972 at age 67 Harold James Jenkins, 67, of Accident, Md., died Aug. 4, 1972, in Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md. Born in Accident, Feb. 25, 1905, he was a son of the late Samuel and Mintie (Smearman) Jenkins. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary (Brown) Jenkins; a son, Roy G. Jenkins, Friendsville; a daughter, Mrs. Edna E. Artice, Accident; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two brothers, Lloyd C. Jenkins, Friendsville; and Ervin W. Jenkins, Swanton, Md. Funeral service was conducted Monday in Newman Funeral Home, Friendsville;, with Rev. Ralph K. Yoder officiating. Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery at The Cove.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 April 1910

Accident, Garrett, Maryland

Harold James Jenkins was listed as a son in Samuel Jenkins's household on the 1910 Census at Accident, Garrett, Maryland.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED91. Dwelling 66.

Alfred L. Jenkins

M, b. October 1842

Father*

Levi Jenkins

Mother*

Elizabeth Friend

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

October 1842

Alfred L. Jenkins was born in October 1842 at West Virginia also reported as 1843.

He was the son of Levi Jenkins and Elizabeth Friend.

Marriage

circa 1874

Alfred L. Jenkins married Martha A. Savage circa 1874.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland

Alfred L. Jenkins was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland.¹

2 June 1900

Friendsville and Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Friendsville and Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland.²

6 May 1910

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.³

Children of Alfred L. Jenkins and Martha A. Savage

Samuel Jenkins+ b. 26 Aug 1874, d. 20 Mar 1936
Hester Jenkins b. Aug 1878
William A. Jenkins b. Mar 1882
Orval John Jenkins+ b. Nov 1885
Adolphus Jenkins b. Sep 1888
Laura O. Jenkins b. Mar 1890
Arthur E. Jenkins b. c Dec 1909

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0509 Page Number 280D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED38. Dwelling.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED87. Dwelling 289.

Martha A. Savage

F, b. March 1851

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1874

As of circa 1874,her married name was Jenkins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1851

Martha A. Savage was born in March 1851 at Maryland also reported as 1856.

Marriage

circa 1874

She married Alfred L. Jenkins, son of Levi Jenkins and Elizabeth Friend, circa 1874.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland

Martha A. Savage was listed as wife in Alfred L. Jenkins's household on the 1880 Census at Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland.¹

2 June 1900

Friendsville and Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland

Martha A. Savage was listed as wife in Alfred L. Jenkins's household on the 1900 Census at Friendsville and Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland.²

6 May 1910

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Martha A. Savage was listed as wife in Alfred L. Jenkins's household on the 1910 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.³

Date

Location

Description

1910

Martha A. Savage had 6 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Martha A. Savage and Alfred L. Jenkins

Samuel Jenkins+ b. 26 Aug 1874, d. 20 Mar 1936
Hester Jenkins b. Aug 1878
William A. Jenkins b. Mar 1882
Orval John Jenkins+ b. Nov 1885
Adolphus Jenkins b. Sep 1888
Laura O. Jenkins b. Mar 1890
Arthur E. Jenkins b. c Dec 1909

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0509 Page Number 280D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED38. Dwelling.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED87. Dwelling 289.

Orval John Jenkins

M, b. November 1885

Father*

Alfred L. Jenkins b. Oct 1842

Mother*

Martha A. Savage b. Mar 1851

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Orval John Jenkins was also known as Red.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1885

Orval John Jenkins was born in November 1885 at Maryland.

He was the son of Alfred L. Jenkins and Martha A. Savage.

Marriage

circa 1911

Orval John Jenkins married Mary Catherine Smearman, daughter of William Smearman and Lena Bach, circa 1911 cousin to his brother Sam’s wife.

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Friendsville and Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland

Orval John Jenkins was listed as a son in Alfred L. Jenkins's household on the 1900 Census at Friendsville and Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland.¹

6 May 1910

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Orval John Jenkins was listed as a son in Alfred L. Jenkins's household on the 1910 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.²

24 March 1920

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Orval John Jenkins was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.³

3 April 1930

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.⁴

Children of Orval John Jenkins and Mary Catherine Smearman

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED38. Dwelling.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED87. Dwelling 289.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99. Dwelling 48.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 21.

Helenmarie Jenkins

Father*

Orval John Jenkins b. Nov 1885

Mother*

Mary Catherine Smearman b. Jul 1890

Life Event

Date

Description

Helenmarie Jenkins was the daughter of Orval John Jenkins and Mary Catherine Smearman.

Death

Helenmarie Jenkins died at died at 2 years of whooping cough.

Bruce George Jenkins

M, b. circa 1913

Father*

Orval John Jenkins b. Nov 1885

Mother*

Mary Catherine Smearman b. Jul 1890

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1913

Bruce George Jenkins was born circa 1913 at Maryland.

He was the son of Orval John Jenkins and Mary Catherine Smearman.

Census Date

Location

Description

24 March 1920

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Bruce George Jenkins was listed as a son in Orval John Jenkins's household on the 1920 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.¹

3 April 1930

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Bruce George Jenkins was listed as a son in Orval John Jenkins's household on the 1930 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99. Dwelling 48.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 21.

Oselane Mae Jenkins

F, b. circa 1916

Father*

Orval John Jenkins b. Nov 1885

Mother*

Mary Catherine Smearman b. Jul 1890

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Fisher.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1916

Oselane Mae Jenkins was born circa 1916 at Maryland.

She was the daughter of Orval John Jenkins and Mary Catherine Smearman.

Census Date

Location

Description

24 March 1920

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Oselane Mae Jenkins was listed as a daughter in Orval John Jenkins's household on the 1920 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.¹

3 April 1930

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Oselane Mae Jenkins was listed as a daughter in Orval John Jenkins's household on the 1930 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99. Dwelling 48.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 21.

Margaret Louise Jenkins

F, b. circa 1918

Father*

Orval John Jenkins b. Nov 1885

Mother*

Mary Catherine Smearman b. Jul 1890

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Garlick.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1918

Margaret Louise Jenkins was born circa 1918 at Maryland.

She was the daughter of Orval John Jenkins and Mary Catherine Smearman.

Census Date

Location

Description

24 March 1920

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Margaret Louise Jenkins was listed as a daughter in Orval John Jenkins's household on the 1920 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.¹

3 April 1930

Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland

Margaret Louise Jenkins was listed as a daughter in Orval John Jenkins's household on the 1930 Census at Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99. Dwelling 48.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED2. Dwelling 21.