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Adelheids Margarethe Jurgens

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Markfeld.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Adelheids Margarethe Jurgens married Johann Friedrich Markfeld.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Adelheids Margarethe Jurgens married Johann Friedrich Markfeld.

Child of Adelheids Margarethe Jurgens and Johann Friedrich Markfeld

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld+ b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Meta Adeline Christine Onnen

F, b. 25 September 1884, d. 1 June 1930

Father*

Johann Christian Onnen b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 18 May 1925

Mother*

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Meta Adeline Christine Onnen was also known as Matie.
Name Variation		Meta Adeline Christine Onnen was also known as Mamie.
Married Name	17 January 1906	As of 17 January 1906,her married name was Huls.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Meta Adeline Christine Onnen was also known as Matie.

Name Variation

Meta Adeline Christine Onnen was also known as Mamie.

Married Name

17 January 1906

As of 17 January 1906,her married name was Huls.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 September 1884	Meta Adeline Christine Onnen was born on 25 September 1884 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.
Marriage	17 January 1906	Meta Adeline Christine Onnen married John Henry Huls, son of Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls and Rinne Margaretha Reinken, on 17 January 1906.
Death	1 June 1930	Meta Adeline Christine Onnen died on 1 June 1930 at age 45.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 September 1884

Meta Adeline Christine Onnen was born on 25 September 1884 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Marriage

17 January 1906

Meta Adeline Christine Onnen married John Henry Huls, son of Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls and Rinne Margaretha Reinken, on 17 January 1906.

Death

1 June 1930

Meta Adeline Christine Onnen died on 1 June 1930 at age 45.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 January 1925	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	Meta Adeline Christine Onnen is listed as wife on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of John Henry Huls at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

Meta Adeline Christine Onnen is listed as wife on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of John Henry Huls at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.

Children of Meta Adeline Christine Onnen and John Henry Huls

Herman Huls+ d. a 1967
Henry Huls b. c 1907, d. b 1967
Chris Huls b. c 1910, d. a 1967
Elizabeth Huls b. c 1912, d. b 1967
Lena Huls b. c 1915
William Huls b. c 1918, d. a 1967
John Huls b. c 1921, d. a 1967
Marvin Huls b. c 1924, d. a 1967

John Henry Huls

M, b. 22 February 1882, d. 26 February 1967

Father*

Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls b. Nov 1848, d. b 1925

Mother*

Rinne Margaretha Reinken b. 14 Jun 1854, d. 23 Oct 1937

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 February 1882	John Henry Huls was born on 22 February 1882 at Ost Friesland, Germany.
		He was the son of Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls and Rinne Margaretha Reinken.
Marriage	17 January 1906	John Henry Huls married Meta Adeline Christine Onnen, daughter of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 17 January 1906.
Marriage	1939	John Henry Huls married Anna Kruse in 1939.
Death	26 February 1967	John Henry Huls died on 26 February 1967 at age 85 One of Akron's widely known and long-time residents, John Henry Huls, passed away Sunday morning, February 26, at the Akron Hospital, after an extended illness, aged 86 years and 4 days. Mr Huls was born February 22, 1882, in Ost Friesland, Germany, and came to the United States and Akron when a child with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Huls and grew to manhood here. He married Mamie Onnen, of Akron. She passed away June 1, 1930. In 1939 he was united in marriage with Anna Kruse. Mr. Huls was a carpenter, blacksmith and farmer, and for 10 years prior to retiring at the age of 80 he was a caretaker at the Akron Cemetery. He was esteemed by a host of friends for his many fine qualities. Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Dale Vander Kooi of Merrill, Iowa; Mrs. Donald Johnson of Sioux City and Mrs. Fred Andresen of Akron; five sons, Herman and Chris, both of Sioux City; William of Aberdeen, Idaho; Marvin of Moorhead, Minnesota; and John of Lancaster, California; two brothers Ed of Akron and Alex of Shell Lake, Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Rena Hein of Madison, South Dakota; 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was one son, Henry, of Westfield and one daughter, Mrs. Byron (Elizabeth) O'Connor of Sioux City. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church, Reverend Harris Rostager officiating. A quartet, comprised of Mrs. Norman Neilsen, Mrs. Darwyn Klemme, Vernon Jurgensen, and Daryl Siebens, sang. Mrs. Glen Gabel was organist. Casket bearers were Eli Andresen, Ronald Huls, Patrick O'Connor, Robert Huls, Gene Huls, and Jerry Nelson. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery. --AKRON REGISTER TRIBUNE MARCH 2, 1967.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 February 1882

John Henry Huls was born on 22 February 1882 at Ost Friesland, Germany.

He was the son of Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls and Rinne Margaretha Reinken.

Marriage

17 January 1906

John Henry Huls married Meta Adeline Christine Onnen, daughter of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 17 January 1906.

Marriage

1939

John Henry Huls married Anna Kruse in 1939.

Death

26 February 1967

John Henry Huls died on 26 February 1967 at age 85 One of Akron's widely known and long-time residents, John Henry Huls, passed away Sunday morning, February 26, at the Akron Hospital, after an extended illness, aged 86 years and 4 days.

Mr Huls was born February 22, 1882, in Ost Friesland, Germany, and came to the United States and Akron when a child with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Huls and grew to manhood here. He married Mamie Onnen, of Akron. She passed away June 1, 1930. In 1939 he was united in marriage with Anna Kruse.

Mr. Huls was a carpenter, blacksmith and farmer, and for 10 years prior to retiring at the age of 80 he was a caretaker at the Akron Cemetery. He was esteemed by a host of friends for his many fine qualities.

Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Dale Vander Kooi of Merrill, Iowa; Mrs. Donald Johnson of Sioux City and Mrs. Fred Andresen of Akron; five sons, Herman and Chris, both of Sioux City; William of Aberdeen, Idaho; Marvin of Moorhead, Minnesota; and John of Lancaster, California; two brothers Ed of Akron and Alex of Shell Lake, Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Rena Hein of Madison, South Dakota; 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was one son, Henry, of Westfield and one daughter, Mrs. Byron (Elizabeth) O'Connor of Sioux City.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church, Reverend Harris Rostager officiating. A quartet, comprised of Mrs. Norman Neilsen, Mrs. Darwyn Klemme, Vernon Jurgensen, and Daryl Siebens, sang. Mrs. Glen Gabel was organist. Casket bearers were Eli Andresen, Ronald Huls, Patrick O'Connor, Robert Huls, Gene Huls, and Jerry Nelson. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery.

--AKRON REGISTER TRIBUNE MARCH 2, 1967.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Preston, Plymouth, Iowa	John Henry Huls was listed as a son in Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls's household on the 1900 Census at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	John Henry Huls appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Preston, Plymouth, Iowa

John Henry Huls was listed as a son in Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls's household on the 1900 Census at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

John Henry Huls appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.

Date	Location	Description
1883		John Henry Huls immigrated with Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls and Rinne Margaretha Reinken in 1883.

Date

Location

Description

1883

John Henry Huls immigrated with Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls and Rinne Margaretha Reinken in 1883.

Children of John Henry Huls and Meta Adeline Christine Onnen

Herman Huls+ d. a 1967
Henry Huls b. c 1907, d. b 1967
Chris Huls b. c 1910, d. a 1967
Elizabeth Huls b. c 1912, d. b 1967
Lena Huls b. c 1915
William Huls b. c 1918, d. a 1967
John Huls b. c 1921, d. a 1967
Marvin Huls b. c 1924, d. a 1967

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Preston, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T623_453 Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 105.

Adele Margarethe Onnen

F, b. 3 March 1886, d. 1886

Father*

Johann Christian Onnen b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 18 May 1925

Mother*

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Life Event	Date	Description
Death	1886	Adele Margarethe Onnen died in 1886.
Birth	3 March 1886	She was born on 3 March 1886.
		She was the daughter of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

1886

Adele Margarethe Onnen died in 1886.

Birth

3 March 1886

She was born on 3 March 1886.

She was the daughter of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Onne Eilts Onnen

M, b. 7 December 1887

Father*

Johann Christian Onnen b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 18 May 1925

Mother*

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 December 1887	Onne Eilts Onnen was born on 7 December 1887.
		He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 December 1887

Onne Eilts Onnen was born on 7 December 1887.

He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

John Frederick Onnen

M, b. 15 March 1891, d. 20 November 1945

Father*

Johann Christian Onnen b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 18 May 1925

Mother*

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 March 1891	John Frederick Onnen was born on 15 March 1891 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.
Marriage	28 November 1912	John Frederick Onnen married Effie Mary Roberts on 28 November 1912.
Death	20 November 1945	John Frederick Onnen died on 20 November 1945 at age 54.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 March 1891

John Frederick Onnen was born on 15 March 1891 at Iowa.

He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Marriage

28 November 1912

John Frederick Onnen married Effie Mary Roberts on 28 November 1912.

Death

20 November 1945

John Frederick Onnen died on 20 November 1945 at age 54.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 April 1910	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	John Frederick Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1910

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

John Frederick Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Dwelling 28.

Effie Mary Roberts

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	28 November 1912	As of 28 November 1912,her married name was Onnen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

28 November 1912

As of 28 November 1912,her married name was Onnen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	28 November 1912	Effie Mary Roberts married John Frederick Onnen, son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 28 November 1912.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

28 November 1912

Effie Mary Roberts married John Frederick Onnen, son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 28 November 1912.

Christian Christopher John Onnen

M, b. 14 November 1893, d. 29 August 1975

Father*

Johann Christian Onnen b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 18 May 1925

Mother*

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Christian Christopher John Onnen was also known as Christopher.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Christian Christopher John Onnen was also known as Christopher.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 November 1893	Christian Christopher John Onnen was born on 14 November 1893 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.
Death	29 August 1975	Christian Christopher John Onnen died on 29 August 1975 at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 November 1893

Christian Christopher John Onnen was born on 14 November 1893 at Iowa.

He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Death

29 August 1975

Christian Christopher John Onnen died on 29 August 1975 at age 81.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 April 1910	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	Christian Christopher John Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1910

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

Christian Christopher John Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Dwelling 28.

William August Onnen

M, b. 27 November 1896, d. 30 September 1961

Father*

Johann Christian Onnen b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 18 May 1925

Mother*

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William August Onnen was also known as Will.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William August Onnen was also known as Will.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 November 1896	William August Onnen was born on 27 November 1896 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.
Marriage	18 May 1926	William August Onnen married Freda A. Jans, daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn, on 18 May 1926 at Union, South Dakota, also reported as 24 Nov 1826.
Death	30 September 1961	William August Onnen died on 30 September 1961 at age 64.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 November 1896

William August Onnen was born on 27 November 1896 at Iowa.

He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Marriage

18 May 1926

William August Onnen married Freda A. Jans, daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn, on 18 May 1926 at Union, South Dakota, also reported as 24 Nov 1826.

Death

30 September 1961

William August Onnen died on 30 September 1961 at age 64.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 April 1910	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	William August Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	William August Onnen is listed as brother-in-law on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of John Henry Huls at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.
5 April 1930	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	William August Onnen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1910

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

William August Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

William August Onnen is listed as brother-in-law on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of John Henry Huls at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.

5 April 1930

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

William August Onnen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Children of William August Onnen and Freda A. Jans

Donald Fay Onnen b. 7 Nov 1931, d. Aug 1981
Virgil Clarence Onnen b. 30 Aug 1934, d. 10 Feb 2001
Clinton Marlin Onnen b. 23 Oct 1941, d. 4 Jul 1998

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Dwelling 28.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED37. Dwelling 35.

Freda A. Jans

F, b. 24 November 1906, d. 5 February 1986

Father*

Charles F. Jans b. 1868, d. 1960

Mother*

Freda Monn b. c 1878, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Freda A. Jans was also known as Freida.
Name Variation		Freda A. Jans was also known as Fredia.
Married Name	18 May 1926	As of 18 May 1926,her married name was Onnen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Freda A. Jans was also known as Freida.

Name Variation

Freda A. Jans was also known as Fredia.

Married Name

18 May 1926

As of 18 May 1926,her married name was Onnen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 November 1906	Freda A. Jans was born on 24 November 1906 at Minnesota.
		She was the daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn.
Marriage	18 May 1926	Freda A. Jans married William August Onnen, son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 18 May 1926 at Union, South Dakota, also reported as 24 Nov 1826.
Death	5 February 1986	Freda A. Jans died on 5 February 1986 at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 November 1906

Freda A. Jans was born on 24 November 1906 at Minnesota.

She was the daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn.

Marriage

18 May 1926

Freda A. Jans married William August Onnen, son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 18 May 1926 at Union, South Dakota, also reported as 24 Nov 1826.

Death

5 February 1986

Freda A. Jans died on 5 February 1986 at age 79.

Census Date	Location	Description
April 1910	Westside, Nobles, Minnesota	Freda A. Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1910 Census at Westside, Nobles, Minnesota.¹
10 January 1920	Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa	Freda A. Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.²
1 January 1925	Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa	Freda A. Jans appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Charles F. Jans at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.
5 April 1930	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	Freda A. Jans was listed as wife in William August Onnen's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Census Date

Location

Description

April 1910

Westside, Nobles, Minnesota

Freda A. Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1910 Census at Westside, Nobles, Minnesota.¹

10 January 1920

Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa

Freda A. Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.²

1 January 1925

Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa

Freda A. Jans appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Charles F. Jans at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.

5 April 1930

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

Freda A. Jans was listed as wife in William August Onnen's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Children of Freda A. Jans and William August Onnen

Donald Fay Onnen b. 7 Nov 1931, d. Aug 1981
Virgil Clarence Onnen b. 30 Aug 1934, d. 10 Feb 2001
Clinton Marlin Onnen b. 23 Oct 1941, d. 4 Jul 1998

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED157. Dwelling 23.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 91.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED37. Dwelling 35.

Fred A. Onnen

M, b. 27 June 1899, d. 22 September 1956

Father*

Johann Christian Onnen b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 18 May 1925

Mother*

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Fred A. Onnen was also known as Fritz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Fred A. Onnen was also known as Fritz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 June 1899	Fred A. Onnen was born on 27 June 1899 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.
Marriage	22 February 1924	Fred A. Onnen married Margaret Jans, daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn, on 22 February 1924.
Death	22 September 1956	Fred A. Onnen died on 22 September 1956 at age 57.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 June 1899

Fred A. Onnen was born on 27 June 1899 at Iowa.

He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Marriage

22 February 1924

Fred A. Onnen married Margaret Jans, daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn, on 22 February 1924.

Death

22 September 1956

Fred A. Onnen died on 22 September 1956 at age 57.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 April 1910	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	Fred A. Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
11 April 1930	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	Fred A. Onnen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1910

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

Fred A. Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

11 April 1930

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

Fred A. Onnen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Dwelling 28.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED37. Dwelling 83.

Margaret Jans

F, b. circa 1899

Father*

Charles F. Jans b. 1868, d. 1960

Mother*

Freda Monn b. c 1878, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Margaret Jans was also known as Margareta.
Name Variation		Margaret Jans was also known as Maggie.
Married Name	22 February 1924	As of 22 February 1924,her married name was Onnen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Margaret Jans was also known as Margareta.

Name Variation

Margaret Jans was also known as Maggie.

Married Name

22 February 1924

As of 22 February 1924,her married name was Onnen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1899	Margaret Jans was born circa 1899 at Minnesota.
		She was the daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn.
Marriage	22 February 1924	Margaret Jans married Fred A. Onnen, son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 22 February 1924.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1899

Margaret Jans was born circa 1899 at Minnesota.

She was the daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn.

Marriage

22 February 1924

Margaret Jans married Fred A. Onnen, son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 22 February 1924.

Census Date	Location	Description
April 1910	Westside, Nobles, Minnesota	Margaret Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1910 Census at Westside, Nobles, Minnesota.¹
10 January 1920	Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa	Margaret Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.²
11 April 1930	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	Margaret Jans was listed as wife in Fred A. Onnen's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Census Date

Location

Description

April 1910

Westside, Nobles, Minnesota

Margaret Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1910 Census at Westside, Nobles, Minnesota.¹

10 January 1920

Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa

Margaret Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.²

11 April 1930

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

Margaret Jans was listed as wife in Fred A. Onnen's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED157. Dwelling 23.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 91.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED37. Dwelling 83.

Richard F. Onnen

M, b. 4 June 1902, d. 27 October 1974

Father*

Johann Christian Onnen b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 18 May 1925

Mother*

Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld b. 10 Nov 1859, d. 1 Feb 1909

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Richard F. Onnen obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Richard F. Onnen obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 June 1902	Richard F. Onnen was born on 4 June 1902 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.
Marriage	30 March 1927	Richard F. Onnen married Ethel Ella Jans, daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn, on 30 March 1927.
Death	27 October 1974	Richard F. Onnen died on 27 October 1974 at age 72.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 June 1902

Richard F. Onnen was born on 4 June 1902 at Iowa.

He was the son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld.

Marriage

30 March 1927

Richard F. Onnen married Ethel Ella Jans, daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn, on 30 March 1927.

Death

27 October 1974

Richard F. Onnen died on 27 October 1974 at age 72.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 April 1910	Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa	Richard F. Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Akron, Plymouth, Iowa	Richard F. Onnen is listed as son on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Johann Christian Onnen at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
26 April 1930	Akron, Plymouth, Iowa	Richard F. Onnen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1910

Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa

Richard F. Onnen was listed as a son in Johann Christian Onnen's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

Richard F. Onnen is listed as son on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Johann Christian Onnen at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

26 April 1930

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

Richard F. Onnen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Child of Richard F. Onnen and Ethel Ella Jans

Jerome Onnen b. 8 Nov 1935, d. 2 Jan 1957

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Dwelling 28.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1. Dwelling 1.

Ethel Ella Jans

F, b. 24 November 1908, d. May 1984

Father*

Charles F. Jans b. 1868, d. 1960

Mother*

Freda Monn b. c 1878, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	30 March 1927	As of 30 March 1927,her married name was Onnen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 March 1927

As of 30 March 1927,her married name was Onnen.

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Ethel Ella Jans obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Ethel Ella Jans obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 November 1908	Ethel Ella Jans was born on 24 November 1908 at Minnesota.
		She was the daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn.
Marriage	30 March 1927	Ethel Ella Jans married Richard F. Onnen, son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 30 March 1927.
Death	May 1984	Ethel Ella Jans died in May 1984 at age 75.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 November 1908

Ethel Ella Jans was born on 24 November 1908 at Minnesota.

She was the daughter of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn.

Marriage

30 March 1927

Ethel Ella Jans married Richard F. Onnen, son of Johann Christian Onnen and Annette Christina Louisa Markfeld, on 30 March 1927.

Death

May 1984

Ethel Ella Jans died in May 1984 at age 75.

Census Date	Location	Description
April 1910	Westside, Nobles, Minnesota	Ethel Ella Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1910 Census at Westside, Nobles, Minnesota.¹
10 January 1920	Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa	Ethel Ella Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.²
1 January 1925	Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa	Ethel Ella Jans appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Charles F. Jans at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.
26 April 1930	Akron, Plymouth, Iowa	Ethel Ella Jans was listed as wife in Richard F. Onnen's household on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Census Date

Location

Description

April 1910

Westside, Nobles, Minnesota

Ethel Ella Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1910 Census at Westside, Nobles, Minnesota.¹

10 January 1920

Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa

Ethel Ella Jans was listed as a daughter in Charles F. Jans's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.²

1 January 1925

Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa

Ethel Ella Jans appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Charles F. Jans at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.

26 April 1930

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

Ethel Ella Jans was listed as wife in Richard F. Onnen's household on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Child of Ethel Ella Jans and Richard F. Onnen

Jerome Onnen b. 8 Nov 1935, d. 2 Jan 1957

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED157. Dwelling 23.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 91.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1. Dwelling 1.

John Dixon

M, b. 10 November 1877

Father*

Clark Lindley Dixon b. 12 Nov 1856

Mother*

Alice Virginia Ruyle b. Nov 1859

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 November 1877	John Dixon was born on 10 November 1877 at Gilead, Calhoun, Illinois.
		He was the son of Clark Lindley Dixon and Alice Virginia Ruyle.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 November 1877

John Dixon was born on 10 November 1877 at Gilead, Calhoun, Illinois.

He was the son of Clark Lindley Dixon and Alice Virginia Ruyle.

Wilmer H. Whirlow

M, b. 20 January 1882

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Wilmer H. Whirlow was also known as Wilmer J.

Name Variation

Wilmer H. Whirlow was also known as W. H.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 January 1882

Wilmer H. Whirlow was born on 20 January 1882 at Missouri.

Marriage

4 October 1906

He married Mary E. Roberts on 4 October 1906 at second marriage for him; first for her, Kirksville, Adair, Missouri.

Marriage

before September 1918

Wilmer H. Whirlow married Bertha (?) before September 1918.

Date

Location

Description

12 September 1918

World War I Draft Registration, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri

On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.

Children of Wilmer H. Whirlow and Mary E. Roberts

Virgil Clarence Whirlow+ b. 27 Aug 1907, d. 26 Sep 1987
(?) Whirlow b. c Mar 1910

Child of Wilmer H. Whirlow

Ethel Whirlow b. c 1914

Child of Wilmer H. Whirlow and Bertha (?)

Wilmer Whirlow Jr. b. c 1919

Bertha (?)

F, b. circa 1895

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before September 1918

As of before September 1918,her married name was Whirlow.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1895

Bertha (?) was born circa 1895 at Kansas.

Marriage

before September 1918

She married Wilmer H. Whirlow before September 1918.

Child of Bertha (?) and Wilmer H. Whirlow

Wilmer Whirlow Jr. b. c 1919

Ethel Whirlow

F, b. circa 1914

Father*

Wilmer H. Whirlow b. 20 Jan 1882

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1914

Ethel Whirlow was born circa 1914.

She was the daughter of Wilmer H. Whirlow.

Wilmer Whirlow Jr.

M, b. circa 1919

Father*

Wilmer H. Whirlow b. 20 Jan 1882

Mother*

Bertha (?) b. c 1895

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1919

Wilmer Whirlow Jr. was born circa 1919.

He was the son of Wilmer H. Whirlow and Bertha (?)

Mary E. Roberts

F, b. circa 1890, d. before 1919

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

4 October 1906

As of 4 October 1906,her married name was Whirlow.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1890

Mary E. Roberts was born circa 1890 at Missouri.

Marriage

4 October 1906

She married Wilmer H. Whirlow on 4 October 1906 at second marriage for him; first for her, Kirksville, Adair, Missouri.

Death

before 1919

Mary E. Roberts died before 1919.

Date

Location

Description

1910

Mary E. Roberts had 2 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary E. Roberts and Wilmer H. Whirlow

Virgil Clarence Whirlow+ b. 27 Aug 1907, d. 26 Sep 1987
(?) Whirlow b. c Mar 1910

(?) Whirlow

F, b. circa March 1910

Father*

Wilmer H. Whirlow b. 20 Jan 1882

Mother*

Mary E. Roberts b. c 1890, d. b 1919

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa March 1910

(?) Whirlow was born circa March 1910 at Oklahoma.

She was the daughter of Wilmer H. Whirlow and Mary E. Roberts.

Frank H. Meiers

M, b. February 1872, d. before 1930

Father*

(?) Meiers

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Frank H. Meiers was also known as Meyers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1872

Frank H. Meiers was born in February 1872 at Germany or Luxembourg.

He was the son of (?) Meiers.

Marriage

circa 1896

Frank H. Meiers married Mary Bockhaus, daughter of Frank Bockhaus and unknown (?), circa 1896.

Death

before 1930

Frank H. Meiers died before 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Frank H. Meiers was listed as a boarder with the Martin Hatz family on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.¹

15 April 1910

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota, living next door to Peter Meiers.²

28 January 1920

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.³

Date

Location

Description

1881

Frank H. Meiers immigrated in 1881.

Children of Frank H. Meiers and Mary Bockhaus

Aleda Mary Meiers+ b. 23 Nov 1896, d. Feb 1984
Katherine Meiers b. Feb 1900
Charles Meiers b. 6 May 1903
Jennie Meiers b. c 1905
Ann Frances Meiers+ b. 26 Mar 1907, d. 20 Jun 1983
Agnes Meiers b. 22 Oct 1909, d. Oct 1986

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 268.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 6.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED5. Dwelling 19.

Mary Bockhaus

F, b. November 1871, d. after May 1930

Father*

Frank Bockhaus b. Dec 1852

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1881

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Bockhaus was also known as Bauchouse.

Married Name

circa 1896

As of circa 1896,her married name was Meiers.

Married Name

circa 1896

As of circa 1896,her married name was Meyers.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1871

Mary Bockhaus was born in November 1871 at Germany.

She was the daughter of Frank Bockhaus and unknown (?)

Marriage

circa 1896

Mary Bockhaus married Frank H. Meiers, son of (?) Meiers, circa 1896.

Death

after May 1930

Mary Bockhaus died after May 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa

Mary Bockhaus was listed as a daughter in Frank Bockhaus's household on the 1900 Census at Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

15 April 1910

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Mary Bockhaus was listed as wife in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1910 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota; living next door to Peter Meiers.²

28 January 1920

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Mary Bockhaus was listed as wife in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1920 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.³

7 May 1930

White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Mary Bockhaus was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.⁴

Date

Location

Description

June 1900

Mary Bockhaus had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.

1910

She had 7 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary Bockhaus and Frank H. Meiers

Aleda Mary Meiers+ b. 23 Nov 1896, d. Feb 1984
Katherine Meiers b. Feb 1900
Charles Meiers b. 6 May 1903
Jennie Meiers b. c 1905
Ann Frances Meiers+ b. 26 Mar 1907, d. 20 Jun 1983
Agnes Meiers b. 22 Oct 1909, d. Oct 1986

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 133.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 6.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED5. Dwelling 19.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED23. Dwelling 44.

Aleda Mary Meiers

F, b. 23 November 1896, d. February 1984

Father*

Frank H. Meiers b. Feb 1872, d. b 1930

Mother*

Mary Bockhaus b. Nov 1871, d. a May 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

5 April 1921

As of 5 April 1921,her married name was Messer.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Aleda Mary Meiers obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 November 1896

Aleda Mary Meiers was born on 23 November 1896 at Iowa also reported as Feb 1897.

She was the daughter of Frank H. Meiers and Mary Bockhaus.

Marriage

5 April 1921

Aleda Mary Meiers married Anton Andreas Messer, son of Sivert Messer and Brigityn (?), on 5 April 1921 at Davison, South Dakota.

Death

February 1984

Aleda Mary Meiers died in February 1984 at age 87.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa

Aleda Mary Meiers was listed as a granddaughter in Frank Bockhaus's household on the 1900 Census at Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

15 April 1910

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Aleda Mary Meiers was listed as a daughter in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1910 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota; living next door to Peter Meiers.²

28 January 1920

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Aleda Mary Meiers was listed as a daughter in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1920 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.³

23 April 1930

Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota

Aleda Mary Meiers was listed as wife in Anton Andreas Messer's household on the 1930 Census at Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota.⁴

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 133.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 6.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED5. Dwelling 19.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota; Roll 2217; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 97.0.

Charles Meiers

M, b. 6 May 1903

Father*

Frank H. Meiers b. Feb 1872, d. b 1930

Mother*

Mary Bockhaus b. Nov 1871, d. a May 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Charles Meiers was also known as Charley.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 May 1903

Charles Meiers was born on 6 May 1903 at Aurora, South Dakota.

He was the son of Frank H. Meiers and Mary Bockhaus.

Marriage

23 May 1936

Charles Meiers married Josephine Rice on 23 May 1936 at Davison, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

15 April 1910

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Charles Meiers was listed as a son in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1910 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota; living next door to Peter Meiers.¹

28 January 1920

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Charles Meiers was listed as a son in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1920 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.²

7 May 1930

White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Charles Meiers was listed as a son in Mary Bockhaus's household on the 1930 Census at White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.³

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 6.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED5. Dwelling 19.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED23. Dwelling 44.

Jennie Meiers

F, b. circa 1905

Father*

Frank H. Meiers b. Feb 1872, d. b 1930

Mother*

Mary Bockhaus b. Nov 1871, d. a May 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

24 August 1929

As of 24 August 1929,her married name was Kosters.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1905

Jennie Meiers was born circa 1905 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Frank H. Meiers and Mary Bockhaus.

Marriage

24 August 1929

Jennie Meiers married William Kosters on 24 August 1929 at Union, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

28 January 1920

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Jennie Meiers was listed as a daughter in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1920 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED5. Dwelling 19.

Agnes Meiers

F, b. 22 October 1909, d. October 1986

Father*

Frank H. Meiers b. Feb 1872, d. b 1930

Mother*

Mary Bockhaus b. Nov 1871, d. a May 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

10 April 1936

As of 10 April 1936,her married name was Harvison.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Agnes Meiers obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 October 1909

Agnes Meiers was born on 22 October 1909 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Frank H. Meiers and Mary Bockhaus.

Marriage

10 April 1936

Agnes Meiers married Jack Harvison, son of (?) Harvison and Lavina C. (?), on 10 April 1936 at Hutchinson, South Dakota.

Death

October 1986

Agnes Meiers died in October 1986.

Census Date

Location

Description

15 April 1910

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Agnes Meiers was listed as a daughter in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1910 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota; living next door to Peter Meiers.¹

28 January 1920

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Agnes Meiers was listed as a daughter in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1920 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.²

7 May 1930

White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Agnes Meiers was listed as a daughter in Mary Bockhaus's household on the 1930 Census at White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.³

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 6.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED5. Dwelling 19.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED23. Dwelling 44.

Anton Andreas Messer

M, b. 2 October 1894, d. 31 March 1962

Father*

Sivert Messer b. c 1861, d. a May 1910

Mother*

Brigityn (?) b. c 1865, d. a May 1910

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anton Andreas Messer was also known as Anton Andrew.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Anton Andreas Messer obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence not specified.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 October 1894

Anton Andreas Messer was born on 2 October 1894 at Crawford, Iowa.

He was the son of Sivert Messer and Brigityn (?)

Marriage

5 April 1921

Anton Andreas Messer married Aleda Mary Meiers, daughter of Frank H. Meiers and Mary Bockhaus, on 5 April 1921 at Davison, South Dakota.

Death

31 March 1962

Anton Andreas Messer died on 31 March 1962 at age 67.

Census Date

Location

Description

3 May 1910

Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota

Anton Andreas Messer was listed as a son in Sivert Messer's household on the 1910 Census at Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota.¹

23 April 1930

Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota

Anton Andreas Messer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota.²

Date

Location

Description

5 June 1917

World War I Draft Registration, Aurora, South Dakota

On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Aurora, South Dakota.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota; Roll T624_1476; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 110.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eureka, Aurora, South Dakota; Roll 2217; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 97.0.

Katherine Meiers

F, b. February 1900

Father*

Frank H. Meiers b. Feb 1872, d. b 1930

Mother*

Mary Bockhaus b. Nov 1871, d. a May 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Katherine Meiers was also known as Katie.

Married Name

30 December 1919

As of 30 December 1919,her married name was Tidemon.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1900

Katherine Meiers was born in February 1900 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Frank H. Meiers and Mary Bockhaus.

Marriage

30 December 1919

Katherine Meiers married Oscar Walter Tidemon on 30 December 1919 at Aurora, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa

Katherine Meiers was listed as a granddaughter in Frank Bockhaus's household on the 1900 Census at Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

15 April 1910

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Katherine Meiers was listed as a daughter in Frank H. Meiers's household on the 1910 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota; living next door to Peter Meiers.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 133.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 6.

Frank Bockhaus

M, b. December 1852

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

December 1852

Frank Bockhaus was born in December 1852 at Germany.

Marriage

before 1871

He married unknown (?) before 1871.

Marriage

circa 1881

Frank Bockhaus married Mary (?) circa 1881.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa

Frank Bockhaus was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Date

Location

Description

1886

Frank Bockhaus immigrated in 1886.

Child of Frank Bockhaus and unknown (?)

Mary Bockhaus+ b. Nov 1871, d. a May 1930

Child of Frank Bockhaus and Mary (?)

Catherine Bockhaus b. Apr 1893

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 133.

Mary (?)

F, b. November 1848, d. after June 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1881

As of circa 1881,her married name was Bockhaus.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1848

Mary (?) was born in November 1848 at Germany.

Marriage

circa 1881

She married Frank Bockhaus circa 1881.

Death

after June 1900

Mary (?) died after June 1900.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa

Mary (?) was listed as wife in Frank Bockhaus's household on the 1900 Census at Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Child of Mary (?) and Frank Bockhaus

Catherine Bockhaus b. Apr 1893

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 133.

unknown (?)

F, d. before 1881

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1871

As of before 1871,her married name was Bockhaus.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

Unknown (?) was born at Germany.

Marriage

before 1871

She married Frank Bockhaus before 1871.

Death

before 1881

Unknown (?) died before 1881.

Child of unknown (?) and Frank Bockhaus

Mary Bockhaus+ b. Nov 1871, d. a May 1930

Catherine Bockhaus

F, b. April 1893

Father*

Frank Bockhaus b. Dec 1852

Mother*

Mary (?) b. Nov 1848, d. a Jun 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

April 1893

Catherine Bockhaus was born in April 1893 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Frank Bockhaus and Mary (?)

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa

Catherine Bockhaus was listed as a daughter in Frank Bockhaus's household on the 1900 Census at Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED111. Dwelling 133.

(?) Meiers

Children of (?) Meiers

Frank H. Meiers+ b. Feb 1872, d. b 1930
Peter Meiers b. c 1876

Peter Meiers

M, b. circa 1876

Father*

(?) Meiers

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1876

Peter Meiers was born circa 1876 at Germany.

He was the son of (?) Meiers.

UNMARRIED

1910

As of 1910, Peter Meiers was never married.

Census Date

Location

Description

15 April 1910

Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota

Peter Meiers was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Crystal Lake, Aurora, South Dakota, living next door to Frank H. Meiers.¹

Date

Location

Description

1881

Peter Meiers immigrated in 1881.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 5.

William Mihlbauer

M, b. 3 April 1874, d. 1 October 1969

Father*

Philip Mihlbauer b. 28 Oct 1842, d. 3 Sep 1926

Mother*

Marie Eder b. 18 Aug 1853, d. 14 Dec 1876

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 April 1874

William Mihlbauer was born on 3 April 1874 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Philip Mihlbauer and Marie Eder.

Marriage

circa 1904

William Mihlbauer married Elizabeth Leicher circa 1904.

Death

1 October 1969

William Mihlbauer died on 1 October 1969 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 95.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin

William Mihlbauer was listed as a son in Philip Mihlbauer's household on the 1880 Census at La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

8 June 1900

La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin

William Mihlbauer was listed as a son in Philip Mihlbauer's household on the 1900 Census at La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

26 April 1910

La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin

William Mihlbauer was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Children of William Mihlbauer and Elizabeth Leicher

Emery P. Mihlbauer b. 8 Nov 1907, d. 15 Dec 1992
Emeline Mihlbauer b. c 1914, d. b 2018
Leonard Mihlbauer b. c 1917, d. b 2018
Agnes Mihlbauer b. c 1920, d. b 2018
Raymond W. Mihlbauer b. 11 Nov 1928, d. 7 Mar 2018

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 169C; Enumeration District: 256; .
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 139.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0120; Image: 1026; FHL Number: 1375749.

Elizabeth Leicher

F, b. circa 1887

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Elizabeth Leicher was also known as Lizzie.

Married Name

circa 1904

As of circa 1904,her married name was Mihlbauer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1887

Elizabeth Leicher was born circa 1887 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1904

She married William Mihlbauer, son of Philip Mihlbauer and Marie Eder, circa 1904.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1910

La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Leicher was listed as wife in William Mihlbauer's household on the 1910 Census at La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Date

Location

Description

1910

Elizabeth Leicher had 2 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Children of Elizabeth Leicher and William Mihlbauer

Emery P. Mihlbauer b. 8 Nov 1907, d. 15 Dec 1992
Emeline Mihlbauer b. c 1914, d. b 2018
Leonard Mihlbauer b. c 1917, d. b 2018
Agnes Mihlbauer b. c 1920, d. b 2018
Raymond W. Mihlbauer b. 11 Nov 1928, d. 7 Mar 2018

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0120; Image: 1026; FHL Number: 1375749.

Emeline Mihlbauer

F, b. circa 1914, d. before 2018

Father*

William Mihlbauer b. 3 Apr 1874, d. 1 Oct 1969

Mother*

Elizabeth Leicher b. c 1887

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Hamburg.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Emeline Mihlbauer married (?) Hamburg.

Birth

circa 1914

Emeline Mihlbauer was born circa 1914 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William Mihlbauer and Elizabeth Leicher.

Death

before 2018

Emeline Mihlbauer died before 2018.

Leonard Mihlbauer

M, b. circa 1917, d. before 2018

Father*

William Mihlbauer b. 3 Apr 1874, d. 1 Oct 1969

Mother*

Elizabeth Leicher b. c 1887

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Leonard Mihlbauer was born circa 1917 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of William Mihlbauer and Elizabeth Leicher.

Death

before 2018

Leonard Mihlbauer died before 2018.

Agnes Mihlbauer

F, b. circa 1920, d. before 2018

Father*

William Mihlbauer b. 3 Apr 1874, d. 1 Oct 1969

Mother*

Elizabeth Leicher b. c 1887

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Haberman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Agnes Mihlbauer married (?) Haberman.

Birth

circa 1920

Agnes Mihlbauer was born circa 1920 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William Mihlbauer and Elizabeth Leicher.

Death

before 2018

Agnes Mihlbauer died before 2018.

Emery P. Mihlbauer

M, b. 8 November 1907, d. 15 December 1992

Father*

William Mihlbauer b. 3 Apr 1874, d. 1 Oct 1969

Mother*

Elizabeth Leicher b. c 1887

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Emery P. Mihlbauer obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Grafton, Ozaukee, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 November 1907

Emery P. Mihlbauer was born on 8 November 1907 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of William Mihlbauer and Elizabeth Leicher.

Death

15 December 1992

Emery P. Mihlbauer died on 15 December 1992 at age 85.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1910

La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emery P. Mihlbauer was listed as a son in William Mihlbauer's household on the 1910 Census at La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Valle, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0120; Image: 1026; FHL Number: 1375749.

Alvin B. Johnson

M, b. circa 1905

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1905

Alvin B. Johnson was born circa 1905 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1924

He married Alma E. Mickelson, daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness, circa 1924.

Census Date

Location

Description

25 April 1930

Arena, Iowa, Wisconsin

Alvin B. Johnson was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Arena, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Alvin B. Johnson and Alma E. Mickelson

John Johnson d. b 2016
Jerry Johnson d. b 2016
Mary Ellen Johnson d. b 2016
Albert L. Johnson+ b. 20 Jun 1925, d. 28 Sep 2007
Alyene L. Johnson+ b. 11 Oct 1928, d. 17 Jan 2020
Shirley A. Johnson+ b. 14 May 1934, d. 4 Sep 2016

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1. Dwelling 162.

Alma E. Mickelson

F, b. circa 1906, d. before 2015

Father*

Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871

Mother*

Tillie Odness b. c 1880

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1924

As of circa 1924,her married name was Johnson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1906

Alma E. Mickelson was born circa 1906 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.

Marriage

circa 1924

Alma E. Mickelson married Alvin B. Johnson circa 1924.

Death

before 2015

Alma E. Mickelson died before 2015.

Census Date

Location

Description

25 April 1930

Arena, Iowa, Wisconsin

Alma E. Mickelson was listed as wife in Alvin B. Johnson's household on the 1930 Census at Arena, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Alma E. Mickelson and Alvin B. Johnson

John Johnson d. b 2016
Jerry Johnson d. b 2016
Mary Ellen Johnson d. b 2016
Albert L. Johnson+ b. 20 Jun 1925, d. 28 Sep 2007
Alyene L. Johnson+ b. 11 Oct 1928, d. 17 Jan 2020
Shirley A. Johnson+ b. 14 May 1934, d. 4 Sep 2016

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1. Dwelling 162.

Albert L. Johnson

M, b. 20 June 1925, d. 28 September 2007

Father*

Alvin B. Johnson b. c 1905

Mother*

Alma E. Mickelson b. c 1906, d. b 2015

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 June 1925

Albert L. Johnson was born on 20 June 1925 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Alvin B. Johnson and Alma E. Mickelson.

Marriage

24 January 1948

Albert L. Johnson married Juan Radel, daughter of Leroy Albert Radel and Stella Jones, on 24 January 1948.

Death

28 September 2007

Albert L. Johnson died on 28 September 2007 at age 82 Albert L. Johnson age 82 of Spring Green died unexpectedly on Friday, September 28, 2007 at the family farm. He was born June 20, 1925 to Alvin and Alma (Mickelson) Johnson. He was the oldest of 13 children. He married Juan Radel on January 24, 1948 at Blackhawk United Methodist Church. They had 51 years together and were blessed with 5 children. Except for family, nothing gave him more enjoyment then working the land and watching crops grow. He also sold and installed Badger Farm Equipment and Rochester Silos for many years. He was an exceptional hard working man who took great pride in his work and accomplishments on the farm. Even though he had retired he continued to spend countless hours at the farm and in the fields. Another great joy he had was fallowing his brothers band, he enjoyed being part of a large loving family and was proud to be the oldest of ?Ma Johnson?s Kids.?
Albert was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green, where he continued to be very active in Adult Sunday School. Head Usher and a committee member of Property and Management. His faith was extremely important to him and no matter how busy he was he always made time for Sunday worship. He was a very kind and gentle man who lived out his faith daily always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Survivors include 5 children, Rick (Barb) Johnson, Jody (Tom) Peck, Gary (Sue) Johnson, Bob (Karen) Johnson and Tim (Kris) Johnson all of Spring Green. 10 Grandchildren Sandra Rohweder, Marcie Bindle, Rhonda Fradette, Becky Peck, Michelle O?Connor, Kurt Peck, Christi Miller, Ryan Johnson, Travis and Colton Johnson. 8 Great-Grandchildren, Natalie, Allison, Hannah, Caleb, Carley, Dylan, Drew and John-Austin. His siblings, Alner Pletzer (Scott Walsh), Alyene Alt, both of Spring Green, John (Margaret Williams) and Jerry (Cathy) both of Arena, Carol (Francis) Nachreiner, Shirley (Wilfert) Nachreiner, both of Plain, Dolores (Ed Vodak) Gruber of Desoto, Dorothy (Bob) Bowell, of Lone Rock, Tom (Lucy) of Token Creek, JoAnn (Howard) Hill, of Naples Fl. and Darlene (Dave) Meixelsperger, of Plain. Also a very loving companion, Donna Gruber of Spring Green and numerous other family and friends. Those preceding him in death, his wife Juan, infant daughter, Deborah, his parents, his wife?s parents, Roy and Stella Radel, brothers-in-law, Leonard Pletzer, Gilbert Alt, Sam Gruber, Lloyd Radel, John Stark, Stanley Schaeffer, a sister-in-law June Johnson, several nieces and nephews. Dad, it is hard to let you go but your work is done here and Mom is anxiously waiting. We love you and will miss you so very much. Your Family.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green. Pastor Douglas Larson-Sell will officiate with burial in the Spring Green Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 1, 2007 at the Christ Lutheran Church from 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. and Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Memorials may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Census Date

Location

Description

25 April 1930

Arena, Iowa, Wisconsin

Albert L. Johnson was listed as a son in Alvin B. Johnson's household on the 1930 Census at Arena, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Albert L. Johnson and Juan Radel

Deborah Johnson

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1. Dwelling 162.

Juan Radel

F, b. 13 June 1926, d. 6 May 1999

Father*

Leroy Albert Radel b. 6 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jul 1993

Mother*

Stella Jones b. 31 Mar 1896, d. 10 Aug 1988

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

24 January 1948

As of 24 January 1948,her married name was Johnson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 June 1926

Juan Radel was born on 13 June 1926.

She was the daughter of Leroy Albert Radel and Stella Jones.

Marriage

24 January 1948

Juan Radel married Albert L. Johnson, son of Alvin B. Johnson and Alma E. Mickelson, on 24 January 1948.

Death

6 May 1999

Juan Radel died on 6 May 1999 at age 72.

Child of Juan Radel and Albert L. Johnson

Deborah Johnson