SODERGREN FAMILY HISTORY

Sodergren family sails from Sweden in early spring ... and finally arrives in America on May 5, 1880

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Per (Peter) Johan (John)August SODERGREN
Birth: 6 DEC 1850 in South VI parish Ramsjafall Sodravi Socken (Sweden)
Death: 7 DEC 1908 - buried New Sweden Cemetary - Lockridge, Iowa
Marriage: Johanna (Hannah) MANSON (Magnisdotter) - 28 DEC 1871 in Ramsjofall Sodravi Socken Denb: in Lodhult Norrawi Socken (Sweden)
Hanna Birth: 11 SEP 1847
Hannah Death: 3 FEB 1939, Lockridge, IA

John's Mother and Father (Grandpa rents, Siblings)
Father: Peter Magnus Persson SODERGREN b: 4 APR 1823 in South VI parish Kalmar Lan (County) Sweden
Mother: Maria Charlotta AMUNDSDOTTER b: 6 OCT 1827 in South VI parish Kalmar Lan
(County) Sweden
Peter Johan (naturalized name John) August was the second child of Peter and Maria and he was born at Ramsjofall (now Ramsefall) Sodra VI, Calmar Lan Sweden. Peter John, or John as he was better known in this country, at the age of 21, married Johanna Manson (Magnisdotter) of Norrawi Socken, Sweden. The services were held at Ramsjofall and were performed by Pastor W. Wiltner.

In the early spring of 1880 they left Sweden
with their four children and
arrived in America on May 5, 1880. Having earlier corresponded with a Mr. Cassell, they began their trip west to join his Swedish group at New Sweden, Iowa.

Early photo of New Sweden church

After working for some of the farmers, they decided to purchase some land and built their home about 1 mile south of the New Sweden Lutheran Church, which is located about a mile west of Four Corners in Jefferson County.

John served as a custodian for a number of years at that church where the family was a member.
John and Hanna farmed until his death, and the farm sale was held the next spring.

Hannah then moved into Lockridge, living alone until she was unable to care for herself, at which time she made her home with her son Victor and his wife Clara in Lockridge.

This couple found rest in the New Sweden Lutheran Cemetary.

The authors and family visited the Church and cemetary and
found both to be well-cared for and the gravestones easy to locate.

New Sweden Church and cemetary today.

Below:..... from a copy that someone wrote out on lined notebook paper,
the copy being at least 65 years old, and possibly translated from the newspaper article.

P. J. Sodergren was born in Ramsjofall, Sodra Vi Socken Kalmar County, Sweden the 6th of December 1850, died in New Sweden, Ia Dec. 7, 1908.
He was brought together in marriage with Hanna Magnusdotter Dec 28 1872, came to American 1880 and has been living in New Sweden since then.
Their marriage was blessed with 10 children, 1 died in early years before the father
passed away, leaving me, a mourning wife, and 9 children, 13 grandchildren,
2 sisters-in-law, 4 brothers-in-law, mother and a sister, 3 brothers in Sweden,
1 brother and 1 sister in this country.
His health has ben bad for many years, but he has carried his sufferings with patience, but longs home to be with Jesus whom he loved. Vi don't mourn as those mourn who have no hope. Psalm 499. Farewell, yes farewell, in a short while we will see you, oh husband, again yet a few days of frustrations and struggle, then we shall also pass away in peace to the home up there.

New Sweden, Ia, December 30, 1908
"Hannah Sodergren and the children"

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Public Sale that followed on March 15, 1909

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PUBLIC SALE

I will offer at public sale on my farm 2-1/2 miles northwest of Lockridge

and 2-1/2 miles northeast of Glendale, Ia.,
on MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1909.

Beginning at 10 o'clock a.m. sharp the following.

4 Head of horses - consisting of a black team of geldings,
one gray gelding, and one gray family mare.
8 Head of Cattle - 3 milk cows, 2 fresh lately, 1 coming fresh; yearling
Short Horn bull, yearling steer, 3 yearling heifers, suckling bull calf.
10 Head of Hogs - All Durocs. Sow with 8 pigs, 1 sow,
weight about 200 lbs.

Farming Implements, etc. - High wheel wagon, almost new;
low wheel steel wagon, nearly new; spring wagon, buggy, buggy pole,
disc harrow, hay rack, three-section harrow, two riding cultivators,
mower, hay rake, Hornet seeder,Blue Star corn planter, single shovel plow,
two walking plows,walking cultivator, sulky plow; about 100 ft. each
of 5/8, 3/4 and 1 inch steel hoisting cable, lot of seasoned oak posts.

3 sets work harness, set single harness, set double driving harness,
if not previously sold, saddle and riding bridle, several collare and pads,
five dozen chickens, about 100 bu. Big 4 seed oats, about 100 bu. corn,
about 3 bu. clover seed, about 4 bu. timothy seed, some hay in barn,
water tank and wagon, Remington typewriter, Columbia graphophone
and 16 records, garden and wood tools, some household goods
and other articles not enumerated.

Terms - Nine month's time on $5 and over;
purchase to give bankable note; under $5, cash

HANNAH SODERGREN

Wenger Bros., Austioneers
J. M. Overstrom, Clerk.

Hannah Sodergren Passes Away - Feb. 3, 1939

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Lockridge, Iowa, February 9, 1939
Hannah M. Sodergren

Hanna Monson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Monson, was born on September 11, 1847, Norrawi, Socken, Sweden, and passed away at the home of her son on February 3, 1939, at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 23 days.

On December 18, 1871, she was united in marriage to Peter John Sodergren at Ramsjafall Sodrawi, Sweden, where they lived for nine years.

Hearing glowing reports from relatives who had come to America, they decided to bring their four children, Charles, Charlotta, August and Matilda to this country and early in April, 1880, they left Sweden and arrived at New York harbor on May 5.

They came directly to Fairfield where they spent the night at the Corey home and the next day were taken to the New Sweden settlement where they established a new home.

Six more children were born here, Selma, Hilma, Victor, Paul, Elmer and Archie.

Her husband passed away on December 7, 1908, and two sons and two daughters preceded her in death.

Those left to mourn her passing are:
E.A. of Olds,
Selma Danielson of Fosston, Min.,
P. F. of Dixon, Ill.,
Hilma Messer and
V. O. Sodergren and
A. L. of Fairfield,

also twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren.

She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the age of fourteen and remained a faithful member of the church. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the Trinnity Lutheran church in Lockridge and short services at the grave in New Sweden Cemetary, where she was laid to rest beside her husband.

Pallbearers were Clifford, Paul and Howard Messer, Wesley Sodergren, Norton Carlson and Andy Anderson. Services were in charge of Rev. Ragnar Kastman.

Card of Thanks: We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who were so kind during the illness and death of our dear mother. Also the singers and for the beautiful flowers.

E.A. Sodergren, Mrs. Hilma Messer, Mrs. Selma Danielson, V. O. Sodergren, P. F. Sodergren, A. L. Sodergren

Children of John and Hannah SODERGREN

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The ten children of John and Hannah SODERGREN

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1. Charles Johan Hjalmer - Birth: 6 JUL 1873 - Death: 3 FEB 1937

2. Charlotte Efav Cecilia - Birth: 22 NOV 1874Death: 30 APR 1922

3. August Amon - Birth: 11 SEP 1876 in Sidra Wi Sweden - Death: 19 APR 1955

4. Mathilda Louisa - Birth: 14 Oct 1878 - Death: 14 Sep 1911

5. Selma Christina - Birth: 7 JUL 1881 - Death: 23 OCT 1965

6. Hilma Sophia - Birth: 9 NOV 1883 - Death: 12 AUG 1967

7. Victor Oliver - Birth: 13 DEC 1885 - Death: 9 JAN 1970

8. Paul Fredrick - Birth: 21 JAN 1888 - Death: 4 AUG 1958

9. Elmer Edward - Birth: 12 DEC 1890 - Death: 21 - MAR 1891

10. Archie Lavis (Louis) - Birth: 8 MAY 1894 - Death: 1 SEP 1967

Charles Johan Hjalmer SODERGREN - first child of Peter (JOHN) and Hannah Sodergren

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Charles Johan Hjalmer SODERGREN
Sex: M
Birth: 6 JUL 1873
Death: 3 FEB 1937
Marriage Mary Alice Fry Powers on 22 JUN 1904
Mary Birth: 2 FEB 1878
Mary Death: 16 MAY 1933

Charles John Elmer Sodergren was the firstborn of John and Hannah Sodergren, and he spent the first 7 years of his life in his native land, Sweden, after which he made the journey to this country in 1880 with his parents.

Reference is made in the Fairfield Public Library of Charles and two of his sisters attending school at the new building at Four Corners, finished in 1890. They were 3 of the 56 pupils listed for the 1890-91 school year. The pupils ranged in age from 5 to 21 years. Photo of the schoolhouse as it stands today

On March 18, 1896 the following article appeared in the Fairfield Ledger: FOUND BURIED TREASURE

For more than a quarter of a century Jacob Schultze made his home on a little farm near Glendale. He led a lonely and retired life, was almost miserly in his habits, and it was generally supposed was possessed of considerable money. When Mr. Schultze died about a year ago, the heirs to his estate were unable to find his money, and a report arose that it was buried on the farm. The place was sold to Miss Mary Damm, and was recently leased to Charles Sodergren. While the latter was repairing a stable a few days ago he discovered a tin can containing $500 in gold and greenbacks. Mr. Sodergren notified administrator Main of Burlington to his find, and the latter took possession of the money as part of the estate. It is said that the deeds under which Miss Damm took possession of the farm conveyed to her not only the real estate, but all personal property thereon, and that she will make claim to the money found by Sodergren.

Charles and Mary Alice (Mayme) Fry (Powers, adopted name) of Keokuk were married in 1904 in Burlington and and spent their married life in that city where Charles worked as a machinist for the Murry Iron Works.

The couple found their resting place at Memorial Park Cemetary in Burlington, Iowa.

Click here to see family photo: John, Hannah, children & spouses
including Charles and Mary Alice

Children:

Francis Virginia - b: 8 DEC 1906
Click here to see Four generations: Hannah Sodergren,
son Charles, his daughter Francis and her baby, Shirley Ann, b: 1930?)

Alice Evelyn - b: 20 MAR 1908

Florence Mildred - b: 24 APR 1911
Married: Laurence Albert Hoffeditz
Children:
Laurence George Hoffeditz b: 22 JAN 1931
Married briefly - Div. 1952
Children:
Vicki Kay - Children: 1 boy, 1 girl (four great grandchildren)
Married: Marion M. Amidon - b: 31 JAN 1934 - d: MARCH 2004
Children:
David Laurence - b: 9 MAY 1954
Daniel Lee - b: 1 NOV 1955
Thomas Elliott - b: 2 APRIL 1957
Laurie Elaine - b: 9 MAY 1959
Paul Alan - b: 31 JAN 1963

Laurence grew up in Burlington and attended school there until his Freshman year when the family moved to Rock, Island, Ill. He graduated from Sherrard High in May 1949. He then enlisted in the Army in the fall of 1949 and served in Arkansas and Colorado until July of 1951. He worked as a printing pressman at the Rock Island Argus and Moline Dispatch for 33 years, and 7 years at Bawdan Printing in Eldridge, Ia before retiring in January 1963. The family lived in Reynolds, Ill for 30 years, and in 2000 they built a new home on two acres south of Andulsia, Ill where Laurence still currently resides (2009).

Evelyn Jeanne - b: 1936 (Logan)

John Joseph "Dutch" - b: 4 NOV 1937 d: 5 JAN 2002
Married: Vera K. Mc Daniel on 9 Sept. 1963
Children:
John
Joe
Michael "Tony"
Rene (Moore)
Roxanna (Price)
Rita (Peek)
Lisa (Wynn)
Jean (Duffy)
Tera Hoffeditz
Sara Hoffeditz

Mary Florence - b: 1939

Edna Charlotte - b: 8 MAR 1913

Eva Charlotta SODERGREN - second child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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Charlotta Efav Cecilia SODERGREN
Sex: F
Birth: 22 NOV 1874
Death: 2 MAY 1922

Eva Charlotta, as she was christened, also was born in Sweden and came to the U.S. with her parents in 1880. She spent her childhood near the Four Corners-Lockridge area. Lottie, as she was nick named, married Frank Carlson of Burlington, and lived there when first married. When John and Selma Danielson (a sister and brother-in-law) moved to Minnesota about 1913, they moved there too, and he farmed. They later moved back to their home in Burlington where she died at an early age. Frank lived there for awhile and later moved to Illinois to be near some of his brothers. He died in that state. Lottie was buried in Burlington, IA.

Children of Lottie and Frank:

Norton L
Frances
Le Roy - no further information

Norton Carlson - one child Thelma - last known address information - San Bernadino, CA area

Frances Carlson - one child - Harry Burdick - last known information - Roy, Utah
Harry Burdick - four or five children:
Wayne
Dale
Merlyn
Arlys

Eva Charlotte Sodergren passes away - May 2, 1922

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Obituary (1922)

Eva Charlotte Sodergren was born Nov. 22nd, 1874 at Sodre ve Socken, Sweden. The family came to America in 1880 and settled in Jefferson County. She was confirmed in the Lutheran church at New Sweden in 1889.

Oct. 3, 1899, she was married to Frank C. Carlson and all their married life was spent in Burlington until ten years ago the family moved to Minnesota.

She died May 2, age 48 years, 5 months and 10 days.

Besides the sorrowing husband, she leaves the following children:

Frances Matilda, now Mrs. Harry Burdick of Burlington,
Victor LeRoy and
Norton La Verne at home.

Two grandsons, Wayne and Dale Burdick of Burlington also mourn the loss of a devoted grandmother.

Besides these she leaves her aged mother, Mrs. Hanna Sodergren of Lockridge,
and the following brothers and sisters:

August of Olds,
Charles and Archie of Burlington,
Paul of Dixon, Ill,
Victor of Lockridge,
Mrs. Garfield Messer of Lockridge, and
Mrs. John Danielson of Fosston, Minn.

Edmond August SODERGREN - third child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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August Amon SODERGREN

Sex: M
Birth: 11 SEP 1876 in Sidra Wi Sweden
Death: 19 APR 1955

Marriage: Carrie Hauenstein on 3 APR 1904
(Wedding photo right)
Carrie Birth: 4 AUG 1884
Carrie Death: 15 JUN 1961
Couple found rest at Center Cemetary, NE of Wayland in Henry County Iowa

Hauenstein (Sodergren) Family Photos

Edmond August Sodergren was a child of four years when he made the six week trip to the United States. August, as he was known, left home at about the age of 14, and walked the distance to Wayland, IA, having to ford the Skunk River on his way. There he made his home with his uncle, Carl Sodergren, and family, working in Carl's carriage and wagon shop, thus learning the arts of carpentry.

On the third of April, 1904, he married Carrie Hauenstein, the daughter of John and Gertrude Hoffmeier Hauenstein who farmed a couple miles northwest of Olds, Iowa. They lived with Carrie's parents for a time, then purchased a farm of their own NE of Olds. In 1923 August and Carrie had their farm sale and moved to the town of Olds with their two daughters.

For several years after that August worked for Henry Co. Maintenance Crew running a road grader. He later worked for the Spahn and Rose Lumber Co. in Olds, building almost everything, including hog houses, loading chutes, pick-up racks, fed bunks, and even ox-yokes, although they were nearly a thing of the past at that time.

Children - two daughters

Martha Elizabeth Sodergren
Esther Blanche Sodergren

Martha Elizabeth Sodergren (Anderson) - first daughter of August and Carrie (Hauenstein) Sodergren

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Martha Elizabeth Sodergren

Birth: 28 Jan 1908 in Olds, Henry, Iowa, USA
Death: 7 Sep 1985
Marriage: Elsworth (Andy) A. Anderson, 5 Dec 1932

Children (5) of Martha and Andy

They are the great, great, great grand-children of Peter Persson SODERGREN, the great, great grand-children of Peter Magnus Persson SODERGREN, great grand-children of Per (Peter) Johan (John) August SODERGREN, grand children of August Amon SODERGREN, and children of Martha Elizabeth (Sodergren) and Elsworth Anderson.

Elva Marie Anderson Waters - b: 1 JUN 1934 at Perry, IA - d:
Marriage: 10 OCT 1958 to Norman Richard Waters - b: 22 SEP 1932 at Crawfordsville, IA - d:
Children (2)
Jo Ellyn Sue Waters - b: 17 JUNE 1959 at Mt. Pleasant, IA - d:
Marriage: 28 JUNE 1980 to Robert D. Owens
Children (1)
Erin Elizabeth - b: 31 MAY 1987
Scott Richard Waters - b: 28 AUG 1963 at Mt. Pleasant, IA - d:
Marriage: 11 APR 1987 to Peggy Alma Lynn Doyle - b: 13 JAN 1963

Alice May Anderson - Died at birth in 1936, buried Center Cemetary

Richard Leroy Anderson - b: 7 JUL 1938 - d:
Marriage: 24 SEP 1965 to Jeanette Marie Mangler
Children (4)
John M
Tammie
Mark
Paul

John Robert Anderson - b: 5 MAR 1940 - d: 12 MAY 1981 - buried at Silent City Cemetary, Monroe, Iowa
Marriage: 29 FEB 1964 to Clara Margaret Vaught

Baby boy Anderson, died at birth in 1945, buried Center Cemetary

Esther Blanche Sodergren (Duncan) - second daughter of August and Carrie (Hauenstein) Sodergren

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Esther Blanche Sodergren
Birth: 07 Sep 1912 in Olds, Henry, Iowa, USA
Death: 1 Dec 1984, buried Center Cemetery, Wayland, IA
Marriage: Arthur Le Moine Duncan, 28 Feb 1937 In Mediapolis, IA
Arthur birth: 23 Aug 1904
Arthur death: 8 Oct 2001, buried Center Cemetery, Wayland, IA

They had two children

Elaine Louise Duncan Scillo, May 12, 1941
Paul Royce Duncan, September 26, 1946.

Link to A. L. DUNCAN family history

Mathilda Louisa SODERGREN - fourth child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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Mathilda Louisa SODERGREN
Sex: F
Birth: 14 Oct 1878
Death: 14 Sep 1911
Marriage: Fred Kroeger, 25 Jun 1902
Fred Birth: 15 Oct 1877
Fred Death: 29 Aug 1966

Mathilda Louisa Sodergren was the fourth child in the family, and was also born in Sweden, coming to this country at the age of 19 months. She grew up in the New Sweden home and married Mr. Fred Kroeger. They spent their married life in Burlington where Fred worked for the CB and Q Railroad. Tillie died at the young age of 33. Fred remarried in 1912 and continued to live in Burlington. He worked for the railroad for over 40 years, and retired to become secretary and club manager for the Moose Lodge in Burlington. This couple found rest at the Aspen Grove Cemetary in Burlington, IA.

Children of Tillie and Fred:

Harold Fredrick - Birth: 31 MAR 1903
Married: 17 JUN 1931 to Berdena Gertrude Kline, born 25 JUL 1904

Mrytle Louise: - Birth: 14 MAY 1905
Married: King (no further information)

Two Children born to Harold and Berdena:
Robert Frederick - b: 16 JUN 1936
Married: 28 AUG 1964 - to Joyce Eileen Johnson - b: 24 OCT 1939
Nancy Joan - b: 26 AUG 1938
Married: 29 JUL 1966 - to Kenneth Robert Scarbrough - b: 22 DEC 1938

One daughter born to Mrytle Louise:
Mary Ann King - b: 14 MAR 1938
Married: Jacob Ausec, Jr. (divorced)

Selma Christina SODERGREN - fifth child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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Selma Christina SODERGREN
Sex: F
Birth: 7 JUL 1881
Death: 23 OCT 1965
Marriage: 31 MAR 1901 to John Alof Danielson - b: 9 Jan 1877 - d: 4 FEB 1957

Selma Christina Sodergren was the fifth child in the family but the first to be born in this country. She was born at the farm home in New Sweden and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Selma became the bride of John Alof Danielson. the son of Albert and Lottie Danielson who lived in the same area. They were married at New Sweden and lived at Lockridge until 1913, when they moved to St. James, Minn. They farmed there until 1920 when they again moved, this time to Fosston, Minn. They were active memebers of the First English Church in Fosston. Selma and John farmed until they retired and moved into Fosston, where John became a night policeman and Selma did some babysitting. Their health was good until the last, and both enjoyed travel. Just before John's death they made a visit to California, visiting their family for 2 months. He did some gardening as they had lived in cold country and he really enjoyed planting a garden in January!
This couple found rest at the Rose Hill Cemetary in Fosston, Minn.

Children of Selma and John

Carl Henry - b: 7 FEB 1902
Married: 19 NOV 1927 to Anna Clarice Tollefson - b: 17 MAR 1907
Raymond Paul - b: 13 JUN 1903
Elsie Charlotte - b: 29 JUN 1906
Leslie V - b: 14 FEB 1908
Gilbert Russell - b: 2 MAY 1911

Hilma Sofia SODERGREN - sixth child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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Hilma Sophia (Sophie) SODERGREN
Sex: F
Birth: 9 NOV 1883 in Lockridge Township, Jefferson County, Iowa
Death: 12 AUG 1967 in Fairfield, Iowa
Marriage: Garfield Messer - 12 FEB 1906
b: 6 FEB 1881 in Rome, Trenton Township, Henry County, Iowa
d: 26 SEP 1968

Hilma Sophia was born at the farm home at New Sweden, Iowa. She married Garfield Messer at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa where his parents farmed NW of the city. Several generations of Garfield's family had lived in Iowa, but came originally from New York state, and at one time owned the land where a part of New York city now stands.

Hilma and Garfield lived on a farm south of Lockridge and in Lockridge until they retired and moved to Fairfield in 1951.
This couple found rest at Evergreen Cemetary at Fairfield, Iowa.

Children (8)

Violet May Messer - b: 21 MAY 1907
Clifford Cornelius Messer - b: 10 Oct 1908 - d: 19 Nov 1968
Paul Virgil Messer - b: 21 Jan 1910 in Round Prairie, Jefferson, IA,
Blanche Elizabeth Messer - 22 MAY 1911
Thelma Bernice Messer - b: 12 May 1915
Howard Archie Messer - 10 NOV 1918
Wayne Garfield Messer - b: 19 MAY 1921 (other info 19 MAY 1924) - d: 8 Aug 1965
Russell Keith Messer - b: 29 JUL 1926 - d: 29 Aug 1928

Victor Oliver SODERGREN - seventh child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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Victor Oliver SODERGREN
Sex: M
Birth: 13 DEC 1885
Death: 9 JAN 1970
Marriage: Clara May Turner in Burlington, IA on 2 SEP 1914
Clara birth: 5 DEC 1890
Clara death: 14 JAN 1973

Victor Oliver, the seventh child, was born at the family farm home at New Sweden. He married Clara May Turner at Burlington, Iowa. Clara's father was James Turner and her mother was Minnie C. Martens, both born in Galena, Ill. Mr. Turner was custodian at Parsons College for many years, and Clara was born on the Parsons College Campus. The house has since been torn down.

Vic and Clara lived in Fairfield a short time after their marriage and then moved to Lockridge. They built their home in 1916 and lived there all their lives. Vic was a carpenter by trade. He served on the Lockridge school board for a number of years, and on the Jefferson County Board of Review for 16 years. They were both members of the Augustana Lutheran Church in Lockridge.

This couple found rest at the New Sweden Lutheran Cemetary.

Children (2) of Clara and Victor Sodergren

Wesley Eugene Sodergren - b: 24 AUG 1915 - d: 13 MAR 2001 - buried New Sweden
Married: 18 SEP 1936 to Lula Pauline Long - b: 13JUN 1918 - d: 30 OCT 1993

Children (2)
Wesley Eugene, Jr. - b: 30 SEP 1937 - d:
Married: 27 AUG 1960 to Gretchen Ann Gager - b: 14 APR 1938
Children (2)
Eric Wesley - b: 25 SEP 1962 - d:
Kristin Sue - b: 13 SEP 1965 - d:
Jerry Lee - b: 18 OCT 1939 - d:
Married: 15 JUN 1963 to Joyce Joan Kern - b: 28 JUN 1933 - d:
Children (2)
Victoria Maxine - b: 19 JUN 1968 - d:
David Lee - b: 10 JUN 1969 - d:

Carl Turner Sodergren - b: 5 APR 1919 - d:
Married: 15 AUG 1955 to Virginia Rae Batstone
Children (3)
James Michael - b: 6 FEB 1957 - d:
Kathleen Rae - b: 20 JAN 1959 - d:
Gordon Christopher - b: 8 AUG 1965 - d:

Paul Fredrik SODERGREN - eighth child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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Adolf Fredrik SODERGREN
Sex: M
Birth: 21 JAN 1888
Death: 4 AUG 1958
Marriage: Selma Mabel Nelson - 10 MAY ????
Birth 7 JAN 1889

The eighth child was Paul Fredrik. He married Selma Mabel Nelson at Fairfield, Iowa. She was born at Alexis, Illinois in Warren County. Paul worked for a time for the Hoskins Funeral and Furniture Store in Fairfield. They moved to Washington, Iowa where he worked for McNamera Furniture and Undertaking. For a time he travelled extensively in Iowa, Illinois and adjoining states Chittenden and Eastman, and then later moved to Dixon, Illinois where he worked for the Illinois State Health Dept. as a policeman in the State park. NOTE: At the time of this information (1968) Mabel was still living with her son Charles and family in Dixon - this info will be corrected ASAP.

Paul found rest at the Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Dixon, Illinois.

Children (2) of Paul and Selma Sodergren

Charles Richard Sodergren - b: 11 SEP 1915 - d:
Marriage: 17 AUG 1940 to Helen Pauline Miller - b: 7 MAR 1918 - d:
Children (3)
Linda Ann - b: 10 NOV 1941
Marriage: 10 JUL 1965 to Gary John Ege
Carol Joyce - b: 29 AUG 1943
Marriage: 23 JAN 1961 to Kenneth Frey
Children (4)
Amy Lynn - b: 19 JAN 1963
Lori Ann - b: 19 JAN 1964
Jeffrey Scott - b: 25 JAN 1965
Matthew Ryan - b: 6 MAR 1970
Richard Miller - b: 1 JAN 1947
Marriage: 27 Jan 1968 to Maureen Mienke (divorced)
Children (1)
Jennifer Lynn - b: 9 SEP 1968

John Donald Sodergren - 2 OCT 1922

Elmer Edward SODERGREN - ninth child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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Elmer Edward SODERGREN
Birth: 12 DEC 1890
Death: 21 MAR 1891

The ninth child in the family lived for only a few months
and is buried in the New Sweden Cemetary
near Four Corners in Jefferson County, IA

Archie Louis Eugene SODERGREN - tenth child of John and Hannah Sodergren

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Archie Louis Eugene SODERGREN
Sex: M
Birth: 8 MAY 1894
Death: 1 SEP 1967
Archie below with parents John and Hannah
Click directly on any image to enlarge

Married 1: Florence Nellie Kirk b: 26 NOV 1904 - (divorced)

Married 2: 1 JAN 1931 to Nora Cox - b: 21 AUG 1978 - d: - 16 AUG 1963
buried Lockridge Cemetary

The tenth child was named Archie Louis Eugene, but was better known as Archie. He was a veteran of WWI and was a top notch mechanic and could operate any type of heavy construction equipment. He loved guns and hunted a lot. He later lived in Fairfield and worked for many years at the sewage disposal plant there.

Archie found rest at the Lockridge Cemetary near Lockridge, IA -
World War I Draft Registration card below: dated June 5, 1917
(Click directly on each image to enlarge)

Children (2) of Archie and Florence Sodergren

Richard Donald - b: 1 OCT 1922 - d: 30, June 1999
Married: 16 DEC 1945 to Irene (Bohle) - b: 9 DEC 1925 - d:
Children (2)
Richard Donald, Jr. - b: 4 NOV 1946
Kimberly Sue - b: 29 SEP 1954
Married: 1 OCT 1972 to Dennis Rodgers
Married: Michael G. Blackley (b: 22 MAY1957)

Rosalie Marjorie - b: 1 MAR 1924
Married: __JAN 1942 to Eugene Irvin Wolbert
Children (2)
David Lee Wolbert- b: 21 MAY 1946
Married: 12 AUG 1967 to Corinne Mertens
Children (2)
Brian David - b: 27 JAN 1968
Lucia Ann - b: 2 NOV 1970
Donna Lena Wolbert - b: 23 MAY 1952
Married: 14 MAR 1971 to Gary Lee Wunderlich

Peter (JOHN) Sodergren's Grandparents - Father - Mother - Brothers and Sisters

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GRANDPARENTS

Father's Side
Peter Persson SODERGREN
Birth: 1 JAN 1788
Death: 1831
Kristina KNUTSDOTTER
Birth: 23 APR 1787
Death: 1838

Mother's Side
Amund LARSSON
Birth: 8 MAY 1794
Death: 1850
Karin KNUTSDOTTER
Birth: 27 OCT 1794
Death: 1870

PARENTS

Peter Magnus Persson SODERGREN
Birth: 28 MAR 1823 in South VI parish Kalmar Lan (County) Sweden
Death: 1893
Marriage: 25 JUN 1848 to Maria Charlotta AMUNDSDOTTER

Maria Charlotta AMUNDSDOTTER (one of 9 children)
Birth: 6 OCT 1827 in South VI parish Kalmar Lan (County) Sweden
Death: 1867-1922
Marriage: 25 JUN 1848 to Peter Magnus Persson SODERGREN

BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Christina Charlotta
Sex: F
Birth: 1 OCT 1848
Death: 23 JAN 1921

Peter Johan (John) August
Sex: M
Birth: 6 DEC 1850 in South VI parish Ramsjafall Sodravi Socken (Sweden)
Death: 7 DEC 1908 - buried at New Sweden Cemetary - Lockridge, Iowa

Karolina Sofia
Sex: F
Birth: 4 JAN 1854
Death: WFT Est. 1855-1948

Laisa Amalia **
Sex: F
Birth: 20 APR 1856
Death: 7 JUL 1856

Lars Magnus
Sex: M
Birth: 12 JUL 1857
Death: Est. 1858-1947

Karl Alfred
Sex: M
Birth: 11 APR 1860
Death: 31 OCT 1936
Marriage 2 JUN 1891 to Augusta M. Nelson - Mrs. Sodergren died in 1930
Children (1)
Clair Sodergren - b: 2 OCT 1892
Married: Eva M. - b: 1898?
Children (2)
Richard C - b: 1923?
Robert L. - b: 1927?

Carl Sodergren Obituary

Pioneer resident of Wayland dies at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 20 days. (Died Oct. 31, 1936)

Carl Sodergren, father of the editor of the Wayland News, passed away at the home of his son, Sunday afternoon at one o’clock. Mr. Sodergren had a stroke of paralysis on October 19th and suffered still another 11 days later from which he never rallied.

Mr. Sodergren, although born in Sweden, April 11, 1860, has been a resident of this country since 1880. He located near Fairfield in Jefferson County where he engaged in farming for a short time. From there he went to Burlington where he worked for a wagon-maker named, Gudekaunst.

He came to Wayland in 1888 and worked for the late William Henss Sr. Mr. Sodergren later became established in the manufacturing of wagons and in this achieved the reputation of thoroughness and honesty of business that extended far beyond the Wayland trade territory.

He was married to Miss Augusta M. Nelson, June 2, 1891. Mrs. Sodergren died in 1930.

One son, Clair survives him.

He is also survived by one brother, Audel Sodergren in Sweden.

Mr. Sodergren was confirmed in the Swedish Lutheran church in Sweden but upon his coming to Wayland united with the local Methodist church of which he has been a member for many years.

Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Wed. afternoon at 1:30 o’clock
and will be in charge of his pastor, Rev. O. J. Fix.

Adolf Fredrik
Sex: M
Birth: 16 DEC 1865
Death: Est. 1866-1955

Adrian
Sex: M?
Birth: 1870
Death: 1892

Johann Henrich Niclas and Anna Katharine Peil

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This information was received from Gerd. W. Jungblut who
researched for Mary Nicklas, October 2004. He visited the parsonage of the
Evangelical Lutheran Parish in Ober-Ofleiden and found the following:

Click here for Google satellite map of Nieder-Ofleiden
and here for map and info on Ober-Ofleiden

I. Generation

Johannes Niclas
Born: 15. Apr 1762 Nieder-Ofleiden,
Died: 12 Apr 1828 Nieder-Ofleiden
Married: 15. Mar 1787 luth. at Nieder-Ofleiden
Anna Elisabeth Rothaermel
Born: 18. Aug 1751 Nieder-Ofleiden
Died: 01. Apr 1803 Nieder-Ofleiden

Children:
Elisabeth Niclas (see details below)
Born: 12 Mar 1788
Died: 22 Feb 1831
Married: 1813 Nieder-Ofleiden
Johann Henrich Niclas
Born: 15 July 1790 Nieder-Ofleiden (see details below)

II. Generation

Johann Henrich Niclas
Born: 15 July 1790 Nieder-Ofleiden
First Marriage: 06 Feb. 1817 luth. at Nieder-Ofleiden to:
Margarethe Zinnkann
Born: 12. May 1792 Nieder-Ofleiden,
Died: 22. Mar 1818 Nieder-Ofleiden

Children:
Oswald Zinnkann
Born: 07. Apr 1815 Nieder-Ofleiden, illegimate
[in the short time it was not possible to see if this son became „legitim“ thru’ the
parents marriage, this could be seen by controlling the confirmation record next]
Anna Elisabetha Niclas
Born: 01. Aug 1817 Nieder-Ofleiden,
Died: 05. Aug 1817 Nieder-Ofleiden (4 days old)

Second Marriage: 5 Feb 1819 to
Anna Katharine Peil (see details below)

Parents of Anna Katharine Peil

Johann Henrich Peil
Born: 12. Nov 1759 Haarhausen, Google map link
Died: 26. Mar 1804 Nieder-Ofleiden
Married: 12. Apr 1785 luth. at Nieder-Ofleiden
Marie Elisabetha Weil
Born: 27. July 1766 Nieder-Ofleiden,
Died: 05. June 1801 Nieder-Ofleiden

THE SIX CHILDREN OF JOHANN HENRICH PEIL
AND MARIE ELISABETHA WEIL

Johannes Peil
Born: 28. Jan 1786 Nieder-Ofleiden
Died: 05. Nov 1842 Nieder-Ofleiden
Married: 1807 luth. at Nieder-Ofleiden
Anna Marie Peil
Born: 06. Aug 1787 Nieder-Ofleiden
Died: 28. June 1860 Nieder-Ofleiden
Katharine Peil
Born: 16. May 1790 Nieder-Ofleiden
Died: 22. July 1791 Nieder-Ofleiden
Katharine Peil
Born: 15. May 1792 Nieder-Ofleiden
Died: 30. June 1792 Nieder-Ofleiden
Anna Katharine Peil
Born: 22. Sep 1793 Nieder-Ofleiden
Johann Henrich Peil
Born: 23. Nov 1797 Nieder-Ofleiden
Married: 1825 luth. at Nieder-Ofleiden

THE SEVEN CHILDREN OF JOHANN HENRICH NICLAS
AND ANNA KATHARINE PEIL

The original name of our German ancestor is NICLAS. In German it’s the short
form of Nicolaus. Heinrich Niclas and Anna Katharine Peil were
married 5 February 1819 and emigrated in 1846 to Canada.
Their home village was Nieder-Ofleiden.

Children:
Elisabeth(Elisabetha) Niclas
Born: 6 September 1819 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany
Died: 3 August 1898 Buried First St. John’s Lutheran/Seebach’s Hill
Married: 1842 John Hoffmeyer
Children:
Margaret, Catherine, Gertrude, Leonard, Anna Elizabeth, Elisabeth, Caroline,
Eve, Mary, John
Lived: Fullarton, Twp, Perth South.
Click here to go to separate page for Elisabeth Niclas
and John Christopher Hoffmeyer

Anna Elisabeth Niclas
Born: 2 October 1821 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany
Died: 9 July 1903 East Zorra Twp .
Buried 17th Line Cemetery, East Zorra East Zorra-Tavistock Wikipedia link
Married: Johannes Bamberger
Children: Catherine, John
Lived: East Zorra Township, Oxford County

According to records at the Oxford County registry office:
John and Elizabeth Nicholas Bamberger bought their property E ½ Lot 29,
Con 16 on 13 January 1854
John Nicholas bought W ½ lot 28, Con 17 on 23 June 1854
from the Canada Company. The Railway went thru in 1859.

Johannes Niclas
Born: 1 October 1823 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany
Died: 3 November 1895 East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co.

Buried 17th Line Cemetery, East Zorra
Married: 1855 Caroline Elschner
Children:
Johannes, Henry, Mary, Caroline, Solomon, Susanna
Lived: East Zorra Township, Oxford County

Anna Marie Niclas
Born: 12 June 1826 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany
Died: 11 August 1828 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany (2 years, 2 months old)

George Adam Niclas
Born: 5 March 1829 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany
Died: 25 November 1899 East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co.
Buried 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra
Married: Marie M. Christner
Children:
Henry George, Catherine, Louise
Lived in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, East Zorra Township, Oxford County

Katharina Niclas
Born: 16 November 1831 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany
Died: 21 July 1885 (53 years)

Buried First St. John’s Lutheran/Seebach’s Hill
Married: 1852 or 1853 Adam Moor
Married: 1855 Conrad Dietrich
Children:
John Moor, Conrad, Catherine, Mary, Henry, Anne, Emmilie or Amelia, Edward, Clara
Lived in Ellice Twp, Perth North

Henry Niclas (Johann Heinrich)
Born: 13 April 1834 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany
Died: 20 September 1907 Olds, Iowa Buried Eicher Cemetery, Olds, Iowa
Married: 1858 Fannie Rich
Children: John, Peter, Elizabeth, Adeline, Henry, William, Gilbert, Wesley, Amelia
Lived near Olds, Iowa
Click here to go to separate page for Henry and Fanny Nicholas

Johann Henrich (Henry 3) NICLAS 13 Apr 1834 - Frona (Fanny) RICH 1858 (7th child of Johann Henrich Niclas & Anna Katharine Peil)

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HENRY B. NICKOLAUS
(7th child of Johann Henrich Niclas and Anna Katharine Peil)

Born: 13 April 1834 Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Died: 20 September 1907 Olds, Henry Co., Iowa
Buried Eicher Cemetery, Washington Co, Iowa
Married: 23 May 1856 (Frona) Fannie Rich (in Wayland, Henry County, IA)
Year of Immigration: 1855
Born: 19 February 1840 Mulhausen, Alsace-Lorraince, France,
daughter of Joseph Rich and Barbara Ramseyer
Died: 10 March 1919, Olds, Iowa.

Lived: According to information from Iowa there was a Heinrich Nichaus age 27 came from Hanover, Germany to Baltimore and arrive 27 February 1865. Olds, Iowa, U.S. A.

The New Hamburg Independent states:
9 July 1903: Mr. Henry Nicholaus, of Olds, Iowa is paying a visit to his friends here
and in Zorra. On Monday he was the guest of Mr. John F. Roth

The Tavistock Gazette states:
16 July 1903: Hy. Nicklas, Iowa, only living member of the family attended Mrs. John Bambergers funeral, only daughter, Mrs. Henry Wettlaufer. Had son John in Indiana

Notes for JOHANN HENRICH 'HENRY' NICLAS:
Henry and Fanny Nickolaus' farm was north of Olds, IA at (address in 2001): 1861 Hwy 78. Just west of where Hwy 78 turns west and James Ave continues north at this intersection.

Henry walked from Ontario, Canada to Marshall, Iowa (later renamed Waylan, Iowa due to confusion with Marshalltown, IA) with his cobbler tools. It is said he came to Waylan because there was a Mennonite community there (per Shirley Mathews-Madden). Henry had served and apprenticeship to a cobbler in his early youth. He and Fannie homesteaded a place in Iowa and purchased adjoining acreage from the government. He broke sod by day and cobbled shoes at night for his neighbors.

After several years passed, his mother was brought down from Canada to live with them. She was very senile and did not recognize her son, Henry, who she was always begging to see. She would start off to find him, and John and Peter would run after her and hang onto her skirts and delay her until Fannie could catch up and coax her to return home with her.

With several small children and a helpless old mother and his wife to care for, the day came when Henry was conscripted for the Army to fight in the Rebellion of 1861 (Civil War). He was allowed to hire another man to go in his stead by paying the man $50.

When Henry died, each child received 80 acres of land and his widow had $10,000 plus a home with her daughter, Amelia, for the rest of her life. She inherited the home farm. (I am assuming this reads that Amelia inherited the home farm). Henry and Fanny Nickolaus are buried in Eicher Cemetery in Washington County north of Olds, IA. Section One, row 17 of the cemetery.
Cause of Death: Cancer of Stomach

Notes for MRS. FANNY (RICH) NICHOLAUS
Perhaps no one has been better known in this community than the late Henry Nickolaus and his family. Mrs. Fannie Nickolaus, nee Rich, died 10 March 1919, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clark Zickafoose, near Olds, aged 79 years and 21 days. Mr. Nickolaus preceded her in death on September 20, 1907. Mrs. Fannie Rich Nickolaus was born in Alsace, France, on February 19, 1840, coming to America in her early life. She was married to Henry Nickolaus on May 23, 1856, the wedding taking place in Wayland, then Marshall. They lived all their life on the border of Washington and Henry counties and were thus members of this community throughout their life. She was the last one of a family of fifteen to pass away.

There were born to these good people ten children, six sons and four daughters. Two of these died in early youth, Lizzie at the age of ten, and Gilbert at the age of 14. Eight children survive the mother.
They are John, of the state of Washington;
Peter northwest of Wayne;
Adaline, who is the wife of Mr. Elmer Hooper of Olds;
Wesley, living northwest of Olds;
William of Kansas City;
Henry of Mt. Pleasant;
Lida, wife of Mr. Sam Miller of Olds, and
Amelia, wife of Mrs. Clark Zickefoose of near Olds.

Besides these eight children living, there are 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren to mourn the loss of the mother and grandmother. Mrs. Nickolaus was a member of the Evangelical church and remained faithful to her confession until her death. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, March 13, at 2 p.m. and interment made at the Eicher church cemetery.

The services were in charge of Rev. S. M. Musselman and Rev. Hansen of Olds. Rev. Hansen had charge of the services at the house and spoke a very fine tribute on the words, "She hath done what she could," Mark 24:8, and Rev. Musselman spoke at the church on John 14:27, "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid," this chapter having been a great comfort to the deceased in her last days especially.

The sad part of this day was the fact that besides John, who on account of the great distance could not come at this time of the year, three other members, Henry of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Hooper and Mrs. Clark Zickafoose of Olds were not able to attend on account of illness. The remains looked lifelike and were tenderly borne to the grave by six grandsons.

["Daily News", Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, March 20, 1919, Page 2]
Death Records of Henry County, IA
Number 237
FANNIE NICKALAUS, Widow
Died: 10 March 1919
Place of Death: Olds, Wayne Twp, Iowa
Born: 19 February 1840, France
Father, RICH, born in France
Mother: RAINSEYER, born in France
Informant: Pete Nickalaus of Olds
Cause of Death: Hypostatic pneumonia: Arterosclerosis and Mitral insufficiency
Doctor McConnaughey of Winfield
Burial: Noble, Iowa
Undertaker: R. K. Crane of Mount Pleasant

THE TEN CHILDREN OF HENRY AND FANNY NICHOLAUS
SEE DETAILS BELOW

(1) John Adam Nickolaus
Born: 6 March 1860, Iowa
Died: 28 January 1844 Spokane , WA
1st Marriage: 16 September 1884 in Henry County, IA. Fannie (Francis) L. Jessup
daughter of Oliver Jessup.
She was born about 1866 in Iowa and
died before 1892.
Married by T.J. Fink at the house of the brides parents, per Marriage Book G-1

2 Children of John and Francis
(1) Larry A. Nickolaus
(2) Lucy A. Nickolaus

2nd Marriage: Married: 6 April 1892 Eva O. Miller in Henry County, IA.
She was born August 1867 in Pennsylvania, and
died after 1920 in possibly Benton County, WA
Married by C. W. Shepherd, M.G., at the house of Alfred L. Miller.
4 Children of John and Eva

(1) Hazel Emory Nickolaus
Born: June 1895, Crawfordsville, Washington Co. IA
Died:
Married: 8 November 1917 Crawfordsville, Iowa, Rev. James Fred Stillwell born about 1887, Monroe, NC Father: Hampton A. Stillwell mother Florence Yankle
(2) Rae A. Nickolaus
Born: March 1899 Henry County, IA
(3) Earl Barrett Nickolaus
Born: 11 April 1901 Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa
Died 15 October 1926 Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas
Married: 15 April 1923 Vera Margaret Schumacher at Everett, Snohomish, Washington
born 13 February 1902 in Osborne City, Kansas
Child: Charles Barrett Nickolaus
born 24 November 1924, Washington
Married: Latrelle “Lottie” p. born 1 August 1923
(4) Eva C. Nickolaus
Born: About 1908

Obituary: J. A. Nickolaus Dies in Spokane
Relatives of Mr. J. A. Nickolaus of Spokane, Wash. have received word of his death on Jan 28, 1944. He was nearly 84 years old and had been in failing health for sometime. When living near and in Mt. Pleasant, Ia, he was active in the Methodist church, Henry County Mutual Insurance and Farmers Union.

He and his family moved to Richland, Wash. in May 1918. He leaves four children and four grandsons, one of whom was reported missing in action in December after having taken part in many raids over Germany. He also leaves three brothers and two sisters, P.L. of Crawfordsville, Ia., R.R. and H. B. of Washington, Ia, S. W. of Benton City, Wash., Mrs. Lyda Miller of Olds, who has been confined in the Memorial hospital since October 28 with a broken leg, and Mrs. H. C. Zickefoose of 606 E. Warren St., Mt. Pleasant.

(2) Peter Lafayatte Nickolaus
Born: 6 December 1861 Henry County, IA
Died: 13 January 1948 Henry County, IA , buried Eicher Cemetery, Washington, IA
Married: 18 February 1885 in Washington county, IA to Mary Mast
born 24 September 1864 in Washington County, IA, and died 15 February 1955 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County IA Her parents were David Mast and Magdalene Wenger
Children: Maude, David H., Florence F., Minnie , Luella M. , Lola V., J. Lester, Living
Details for (9) children of Peter and Mary:

Maude Nickolaus
(1st child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 3 June 1886 Washington County, IA
Died: 26 October 1980, Fridley, MN
Buried: Lucas, IA - went to high school at Howe's Academy in Mt. Pleasant, UC
Married: 18 August 1908 Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA John Louis Hamilton
born about 1884, Lucas County, IA and died 12 January 1963, Lucas County, IA
Marriage Notes for MAUDE NICKOLAUS and JOHN HAMILTON:
From Henry County Marriage records, Book 5:
John L. Hamilton, 24, born in Lucas County, student
Maude Nickolaus, 22, born in Washington County
Married 18 August 1908 in Mt. Pleasant
Children:
John Nickolaus Hamilton
born 20 June 1909, Henry County, Iowa
Married: 28 April 1932 Leah Cotteral
born 3 September 1912
Children: John Allen Hamilton
born 27 February 1933
Married: August 1957 Marie
Helen Hamilton born 29 June 1934
Robert Hamilton born 6 September 1935
Harold Hamilton born 28 September 1939

Charles Wesley Hamilton
born 20 June 1911
Married: 22 December 1934 Vera Boyce
born 24 August 1917
died 8 May 1999 Chariton, Lucas, IA
Children:
Eloise Hamilton - lived at Story City, IA
born 30 May 1935
Married: 4 May 1955 Robert Erickson
James Hamilton
born 11 November 1936 - lived at Osceola, IA
Married: 4 May 1958 Donna Halferty
Richard Hamilton
born 15 January 1939 - Lived at Chariton, IA
Married: 12 March 1960 Shirley born 20 March 1940
Glen Hamilton
born 18 March 1940 - Lived in Arizona
Married: 17 January 1963 Rose born 6 January 1941
Eugene Hamilton
born 20 November 1941 - Lived in Urbandale, IA
Married: 3 October 1964 Betty Millen

David Stanley Hamilton
born 9 November 1912
died 25 June 1992, Galena, Jo Daviess, IL
(1) Married: 1940 Rhea Rutledge
(2) Married: 1956 February Jane Elizabeth Bowe
born 10 December 1910 died Jan 1993 Galena, Jo Daviess, IL
Notes for DAVID STANLEY HAMILTON SR.:
Stanley was married twice: first to Rhea, second to Jane.
Stanley and Rhea were divorced.
Stanley was a teacher.
Notes for JANE ELIZABETH BOWE:
Jane was a secretary.
Children of David Sr. and Rhea Rutledge:
David Stanley Hamilton, Jr. - born 25 June 1942 - Married: Jo
Charles Allen Hamilton - born October 1944

Frances Maude Hamilton
born 9 April 1914 Lucas County, IA - Frances had lived in Fridley, Henepin, MN
died 12 March 2005, CA
Married: 23 August 1954 David Peterson
born 4 January 1918, Minnesota
died 9 August 1991 Fridley, Ramsey, MN
Child:
Joanne Peterson
born 3 March 1957

James Edward Hamilton
born 10 March 1915 Lucas County, Iowa - Lived in Council Bluffs, IA
Married: Dorothy Baltz
Children:
Susan Hamilton - born 11 November 1946
Margaret Hamilton - born 31 March 1949
Julie Hamilton - born 22 July 1954

Lester Lois Hamilton
born 4 October 1917 - Lester was a teacher - they lived around Des Moines, IA
Married: 2 April 1942 Elizabeth Lamb born 16 March 1916
Children:
Ruth Hamilton - born 28 February 1944 - Married: 20 January 1978 Richard Fontas
Bruce Hamilton - born 18 April 1947
Lois Hamilton - born 17 August 1949 - Married: June 1978 Alen Laude

William “Bill: Hamilton
born 10 September 1919 - Bill was a professor at Perdue University
Married: 2 December 1945 Barbara Pond born 16 July 1920
Children:
Marilyn Hamilton
Phyllis Hamilton
Roger Hamilton
Dale Hamilton
Kathy Hamilton

Elizabeth May Hamilton
born 1 October 1921
May never married. - She lived in St. Paul, MN

Mary Jane Hamilton
born 11 June 1923 - Lived around Stockton, MO
Married: 22 April 1948 Lee Pendergraph - born 15 April 1924 - died 2001
Children:
Frances Pendergraph - born 4 June 1952
Married: 1 November 1975 Mike Sombody
Mike somebody and Frances were divorced.
Paula Pendergraph - born 3 April 1954
Married: 20 October 1973 Duywene Webb
Ronald Pendergraph - born 13 June 1956
George Pendergraph

George Alan Hamilton
born 9 November 1925 - Lived in Thatcher, AZ
Married: Shirley Martin
Married: Jewel
Notes for GEORGE ALAN HAMILTON:
George was married twice: first to Shirley Martin - divorced, second to Jewel.

Children of George Hamilton and Shirley Martin:
Kirby Hamilton - born 23 November 1948 - died May 1971 Texas
Married: 1970 Melanie
Kirby Sr was a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War. He was killed in a plane crash in Texas.
Paul Hamilton - born 19 June 1952
Married: Kathy

David Henry Nickolaus
(2nd child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 21 October 1887, Washington County, IA
Died: 31 May 1895, Washington County, IA - ruptured appendix
Buried: June 1895 Eicher Cemetry, Washington County, IA
Notes for DAVID NICKOLAUS:
David was called 'Davie'. He died of a ruptured appendix at the age of 7years, 7 months, and 10 days. Dad's cousin, Shirley Madden has a death announcement card on Davie's funeral.
David is buried in Eicher Cemetery in Washington County, north of Olds, IA.

Florence Pearl Nickolaus
(3rd child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 9 December 1889, Washington County, IA
Died: 10 December 1984 (1985) Anderson, Shasta county, CA of old age
Married: 27 November 1913 LeClaire Butterfield - born 20 September 1888
Marengo, IA and - died 12 January 1963 Redding, Shasta County, CA
Parents: James Butterfield and Cynthia Stiles
Child: see below

Notes for FLORENCE PEARL NICKOLAUS (Butterfield):
Florence was a teacher, her son Allan remembers that she was a good cook, and she liked to play Scrabble in later years and that she was very good at it.
Fact 1: 09 Dec 1889, Born on her parents farm. Farm was called Evergreen Hill.
Fact 2: 2001, Kenneth Madden is the owner of P.L. Nickolaus' farm. He is a great-grandson.
Fact 3: 2001, Address of the farm: 3395 Underwood Ave, Crawfordsville, IA

Notes for LECLAIRE BUTTERFIELD:
LeClaire Butterfield was a woodmachinist-painter and paper hanger.
Some of his children claim he was physically abusive to his wife and children but he was a member of the Methodist church. Allan (second son) said he was a regular Bible thumper.
They lived around Olds, Henry, Iowa; Floyd, Floyd, Iowa; Charles City, Floyd, Iowa, Anderson, CA.
They moved to California during World War II.
Children:

Max Alwin Butterfield
born 22 October 1915
died 31 August 1986, Silver Spring, MD
Burial: Richfield, Hennepin, MN
Married: 26 November 1926 in Charles City, IA Lorraine Farnham - Max was married
to Lorraine Farnham and Lorraine's brother, Clifford, was married to Max's sister Mary

Child: Mark A. Butterfield
born 22 October 1952
Married: 20 July 1974 to Dianne Dressler

Allan Leroy Butterfield
born 23 April 1919, Winfield, Henry County, IA
died 27 January 2003 in Prescott, Yavapai County, AZ - from colon cancer
Buried: Burial: 06 Jun 2003, Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, MN
Married: 14 September 1944 in Huntington Park, Los Angeles, CA., Elaine Louise Musser
born 30 November 1920, Oberlin, Kansas
died 11 November 2005 in Spring Park, Hennepin, MN.-
Parents: Wheeler Musser & Blanche Hess
Burial: 19 Nov 2005, Charles City, Floyd, IA Riverside Cemetery
Cause of Death: Old Age
Married: 1 January 1984 in MN Carol Elizabeth Higby born 20 May 1935, Albert Lea, Freeborn,MN.

Notes for ALLAN LEROY BUTTERFIELD:
According to Allan (2001):
Allan dropped out of high school in the 11th grade of high school. He wasn't doing very well academically so his Dad told him he had better quit and get a job. So he did. He ended up working for his Dad for awhile learning the painting and paper-hanging trade. He did not like working for his Dad too much and that is when he and his buddy, Clyde P., hopped a fright train to the recruiters office and signed up for the USS Navy. Clyde P. later went AWOL. Allan, whose nickname was Butter most of his life, enlisted into the United States Navy at the age of 19.

Allan's first ship was the battleship the USS Mississippi. He was on this ship for 3-1/2 years and never got seasick while aboard. During his tour on the Mississippi they had gone through the Panama Canal. The Mississippi had been anchored just ahead of the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. The Mississippi went to the Atlantic with the Third Division battleships (USS Idaho, Mississippi, and New Mexico battleships) to do battle with the German Navy in the Atlantic and to protect the merchant ships.

Allan went to Norfolk and got transferred to the USS Wyoming instead of going with the crew to the Atlantic. Next he was transferred to the USS Wyoming because he was an excess rating and the Navy had a lot of new ratings (sailors) coming on board. USS Wyoming was a battleship left over from WWI, which was now a training ship but also a staging ship for excess sailors awaiting transfers. The ship was in Norfolk, VA Norfolk NOB (Navy Operating Base)He was only on the Wyoming for about 6-8 weeks.

From there Allan went to the USS Palmer for 6-8 months. During WWI the Palmer was a destroyer but during WWII she was transformed into a minesweeper. The Palmer was in Norfolk at the time of the Pearl Harbor bombing. They had been in Pearl Harbor but left for Norfolk in May 1941. That night (12-7-41) Allan was on liberty from the Palmer sleeping in a big leather chair at the Norfolk Navy YMCA when the Marine Shore Patrol went around and woke up all the sailors there and told them Pearl had been bombed and they were to get back to their ship. While on the Palmer Allan got seasick! The Palmer would rock side to side and forwards and backwards and then there was the smell of fuel oil while in their bunks. Allan got pretty seasick on that ship but never got seasick again.

Allan's job on the Palmer was a gigcoxswain (pronounced gigcoxen). This was a 3rd class petty officer. He was in charge of a motor whale boat (26 foot boat) where he was the steerman on this boat. The Bow hook and an engineer (motor machinist) worked for Allan. Allan steered the boat, the bowhookman hooked the bow of the boat, and the motor machinist kept the motor running. Allan's boat had a canopy on the front 1/3 of the boat so when he hauled officers around they would not get ocean spray on them and get wet.

Allan's last ship was the USS Montpelier which he was on from 1942 until the end of WWII. This was a light cruiser that was 90 feet by 600 feet long. On the Montpelier he was a 'plank-owner'. This is what the first crew is called when a ship is first commissioned. Allan was also a 'shell-back' and not a 'pollywog. A shell-back is a sailor that has crossed the Equator. Allan had crossed the Equator 3-4 times during his tour in the USS Navy. Allan said there was a term called Air-dale. This was anyone that was flying all the time.

Elwin Musser (brother-in-law) was in the Navy and he was called an Air-dale. Elwin was a Navy photographer and flew quite a bit. His position on the Monte was he was in charge of the sail locker. They had large sewing machines and they repaired or made canvas gun covers or whatever needed to be sewn up or made.

Allan was in the Navy for 7 years, 1 month, and 21 days. He could have gotten out after his 4 years but then he would probably get drafted again because the War was still going on and the US Government would have put him wherever they wanted to - probably the Army so he decided decided to re-enlist and stay where he was and he was held for DOW - the Duration of the War. He was one of the first to be discharged when the War was over.

According to Allan:
Allan was born on a farm in Winfield township, Washington County, Iowa, not too far from where his
Grandfather Nickolaus lived. Not sure how long they lived here but it is believed that his sister Mary was also born on the same farm. They also lived in Floyd, Floyd, Iowa. There is a Methodist Church still in Floyd (2007). This is where Allan was baptized at the age of 7. His grade school in Floyd has been torn down. The other town they lived in was Charles City, Floyd, Iowa. It is just a few miles east of Floyd. They first lived in a house at 1313 F Street (Floyd?, Nancy thinks Floyd). They lived here before going to Florida.

About 1927 the family moved to Florida in a Model T touring car. His Dad thought he might find work down in Florida but by about 1929 they moved back to Floyd, Iowa to 305 Washington. The house was red brick with an open front porch. The house is no longer brick and the porch is now part of the house (2001). Clara Green is the lady that owned the house.
The family lived in 3 different houses while they lived in Floyd. They did not own any of them.
After Floyd, the family moved to Charles City, Iowa. The lived at 603 N. Johnson. Then they moved to Hulin Street next door to the house on Jackson. The house on Hulin Street is gone. The next two house in Charles City Allan was not sure which they lived in next. One house was on the southeast part of town on Hwy 218 across from the Masonic Temple, the house is now gone. The other house was on South Main Street just across where the Cedar Valley Hospital is now. This house is also gone. After those two houses they lived at 1010 10th Ave (lower 10th). This is the street that Nancy (Allan's daughter) remembers her Mother telling her was called "Incubator Ave" because it had so many kids on that street.

Allan was born on a farm just north of Olds, Iowa in Winfield Township. Take 218 North from Olds. Turn east on 105th street. The farm is on the south side of the road just west of Lexington Ave. All that is left is the big red barn. (See photo of barn in right side margin pictures) Peter and Mary Nickolaus attended a church just to the west of this farm. All that is left is the cemetery (Asbury Cemetery). Peter Nickolaus owned this farm at one time but then lost the farm (information from Shirley Mathews-Madden). Allan's sister, Mary, may have been born on this farm also.

Notes for ELAINE LOUISE MUSSER:
Elaine Louise Musser was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Charles City, Floyd, Iowa at xxx Kelly Street. The house on Kelly Street was demolished after the tornado went through Charles City in the late 1960s. The house was damaged beyond repair. Her parents had built a house out on 5th Avenue which is where they were living at the time of the tornado.
Elaine was left handed but was forced to learn to write in school using her right hand. She could write either right or left handed.

Elaine started dating Allan L. Butterfield when she was 15 years old. When Allan, who was in the Navy at Pearl Harbor, she sent him a 'Dear John' letter then she married Alfred McKelvie. Elaine got a divorce after he threatened her with a knife. Elaine started writing Allan again, still in the Navy, and they started corresponding. Elaine traveled out to California where they were married on September 14, 1944. Elaine never mentioned Alfred McKelvie to any of her children. They found out by accident from Elaine's sister, Thelma.

She was in the back seat on the right side of the car when she was in the 'Accident' as the family always called it. Her nephew, Evan, was driving everyone back to Mason City from a dentist appointment in Charles City. It was foggy and Evan wanted to get back for a date he had in St. Paul, MN where he and his mother, Thelma, lived. Evan was passing in foggy conditions. He did not see the gasoline bulk truck making a left hand turn into Rudd, IA when he ran the car into the back end of the truck. Thelma, Elaine's sister, was in the front seat and her hand print was on the back of the gasoline truck. Alleene and Barbara Butterfield were sitting in the back seat of the car and both girls had some of their front teeth knocked out and Barbara broke her femur. Their little sister, Nancy, was sleeping across their laps and was thrown to the floor. Elaine suffered head trama and was not expected to live through the night. At the time of the 'Accident' Elaine and Allan Butterfield ran an A&W Root Beer stand at 640 South Federal in Mason City, IA.

Children:
Nancy Sue Butterfield
born 12 March 1958, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, IA
Married: 1 August 1987 Clyde Owen Bayne born 1 May 1956, Kimball, NE
Married at the United Methodist Church in Newcastle, Weston, WY
Allan Leroy Butterfield, Jr.
born 8 March 1961, Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA
Married: October 1987 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN Dianne Marrow born 17 May 1960

Mary Elizabeth Butterfield
born 23 May 1920, Winfield, Henry, Iowa
died 1 January 1993, Redding, Shasta, CA
Married: 31 August 1940 in Charles City, Floyd IO. Clifford Rueben Farnham born 10 Sept. 1916
Married: 28 July 1968 Paul C. Shandley

Children of Mary Butterfield and Clifford Farnham
John Wesley Farnham - born 7 May1941
Clifford Farnham - born 13 February 1946
Kathryn Louise Farnham - born 24 September 1949

Willis Claire Butterfield
born 3 January 1922
died 3 March 1985, Richfield, MN
Married: 24 December 1944 Jane Wentland born 28 January 1925
Children:
Kay Butterfield - born 28 August 1951 - Married: 20 July 1975 Paul Eidenschink
Steven Butterfield - born 10 October 1954
Scott Butterfield - born 10 October 1954 - Married: 20 June 1975 Karen Larson

James Nickolaus Butterfield
born 17 November 1923
Married: 27 June 1944 in Seymour, IN - Jean Lee born died 18 February 1955
Child: Michelle Ann Butterfield - born 16 June 1951
Married: 1955 - Faye Stommel Black born died 23 October1969
Child: David James Butterfield - born 3 November 1957
Married: 1975 - Dorothy Miller
Married: 2001 - Moira Schulte - born and raised in Scotland

Notes for JAMES NICKOLAUS BUTTERFIELD:
James Butterfield was married four times. His first two wives died of cancer.
He divorced wife number 3 (Dot), and wife number four is from Scotland.

Wallace Dean Butterfield
born 10 April 1925
died 2 July 2001, San Bruno, San Mateo, CA
Married: 1954 Mary Jean Wilhelm
Children:
James Dennis Butterfield - born 5 December 1955
Married: Lauren Lee Meddaugh
Robert Den Butterfield - born 15 April 1957
Cynthia Lee Butterfield - born 13 March 1960
Medical Information: Born with cerebral palsy and mental retardation.

Doris Pearl Butterfield
born 20 July 1929
Married: 1950 Ernest Dale Medialdea born 1929
Children:
Michael Dale Medialdea - born 5 January 1955
Kenneth John Medialdea - born 31 July 1962

Minnie Nickolaus
(4th child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 1 September 1891, Washington County, IA
Died: 9 September 1943, Washington County, IA
Burial: September 1943, Eicher Cemetry, Washington County, IA
Notes:
Minnie was an invalid caused by rhumatoid arthritis since she was 11 years old.
She died of breast cancer. She never married.
Information given by Shirley Mathews-Madden:
Minnie was a tom-boy. She could out climb and out run any boy.
By the age of 14 she had had three childhood diseases one after another
when rhematoid arthritis hit. Two of the three diseases were Scarlet Fever and Small pox.
Minnie is buried in Eicher Cemetery in Washington county, north of Olds, IA.

Luella Marie Nickolaus
(5th child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 28 May 1894 Olds, Henry County, IA (Washington County, IA)
Died: 22 November 1979 Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA
Burial: Charles City, Floyd, IA
Married: 6 May 1918 Perry Clinton Mathews in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa
Born 8 October 1893 (1892) Canaan Township, Henry County, Iowa and
died 12 January 1975 Henry County, Iowa
Buried: Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, IA - conflicting note
says burial at Charles City, Floyd, IA??? - same as Luella above
Parents: Emerson Mathews and Alma Holland
Notes for Luella Marie Nicholaus (Mathews):
Luella taught school at Howe's Academy in Mt. Pleasant, IA.
This is where she met Perry Mathews.
Luella had severe arthritis but not rhematoid arthritis.
Notes for Perry Clinton Mathews:
Perry Clinton Mathews was the Signal Officer at Ft. Snelling, Mpls, MN during WWII. Then he became the Ordinance Officer there. Col. Buxton was the Commanding Officer at Ft. Snelling at that time. Perry went into WWII as a Captain. (Allan Butterfield)

The Burlington Hawkeye, Monday, 1/13/1975, page 8
Perry C. Mathews
MT. PLEASANT - Perry C. Mathews, 81, died early Sunday, Jan. 12, 1975 at his home northeast of here. He was born Oct. 8, 1893, in Canaan township, Henry County, the son of Emerson and Alma Ellen Holland Mathews. He married Luella Nickolaus in Mt. Pleasant, May 6, 1918. He was a life resident of Pleasant Lawn, northeast of Mt. Pleasant; a veteran of both world wars, member of VFW, American Legion, Veterans of World War I and the Wesley United Methodist chapel. Surviving: the wife; five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Leu and Mrs. Phyllis Mallams, both of Mount Pleasant, Mrs. Shirley Madden, Crawfordsville, Mrs. Ruth Bridges, Minden, Neb. and Mrs. Charlotte McClure, Des Plaines, Ill; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Milo, Mt. Union. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Crane-Ewart-Young Funeral home, Revs. Mark Hagy and Peter Siemens, Forest Home cemetery. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer society.
Children:
Margaret Louise Mathews
born 20 December 1919
Married: 26 September 1946 Paul Woodrow Leu
Children:
John Randolph Leu - born April 1951
James Michael Leu - born 14 February 1949
Married: Debbie
Linda Susan Leu
Laurie Ann Leu

Shirley Kathleen Mathews
born 14 February 1923
Married: Robert Cliff “Bud” Madden
Children:
Sandra Louise Madden - born 11 August 1946- worked for the FSA
Married: 2 December 1965 Robert Grieser - divorced
Married: 1 June Wiliam Doehler
Kenneth Edward Madden - born 22 February 1949 - Colonel in the US Army Intelligence
He bought Great grandfather P. L. Nicholaus' farm from his parents who had bought the
farm from P. L. Nicholaus
Married: 30 December 1975 Patricia Shaffer - teacher
Cathleen Marie Madden - born 26 October 1950
Married: 20 June 1969 Roderick Roth

Infomation from Shirley Mathews-Madden:
Bud and Shirley Madden's farm house was at Hwy 218 and 335th street. (on the north west corner of this intersection). They had to move their house to Olds, IA when the highway department put in the second lane for Hwy 218. Shirley had bone cancer in the breast bone and then lung cancer.

Ruth Eileen Mathews
born 29 March
Married: 25 February 1951 Marvin Leslie Bridges
Children:
Eileen Bridges born 1956
Leslie Bridges born 1960
Daniel Bridges born 1963

Phyllis Marie Mathews
born 17 November 1930
Married: 27 November 1948 Marvin Burke Mallams born 28 August 1928
Phyllis had colon cancer. Phyllis' nickname is Tilly.
Children:
Ricky Marvin Mallams - born 16 March 1954
John Burke Mallams

Charlotte Lucille Mathews
born 16 October
Married: 1965 Marshall D. McClure

Lola Victoria Nickolaus
(6th child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 27 April 1896, Crawfordsville, Washington County, IA
Died: 9 December 1979, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA (Charles City, Floyd, IA)
Married: 1 January 1918 Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Archie Rodney Howland
born 20 May 1894 Momence, IL , accountant at tractor factory
died 2 June 1963, Charles City, Floyd County, IA
- Mother Ada Howland, 61 widowed, born in Canada
- Sister Marie Howland, 22, born in Illinois, bookkeeper at tractor factory

Notes for LOLA VICTORIA NICKOLAUS:
Lola went to a business college. Lola graduated from Olds, IA school.
Notes for ARCHIE HOWLAND:
Archie Howland was the comptroller for Oliver-Hart-Parr tractor factory in Charles City, IA.
Children:
Jean Howland (has MS as does her granddaughter Kirsten (Connie'd daughter, see below)
Married: Merle Nordschow
Children:
Rusty Nordschow
Ronald Nordschow - born 7 January 1945
Connie Nordschow

Marion Howland
Married: Robert Nelson
Children:
Girl Nelson
Lois Howland
born 10 October 1930 - Married: Eldon Ebert
Children:
Karen Ebert - Karen is a twin to Kevin.
Kevin Ebert
Cathy Ebert
Jeff Ebert
Marilyn Ebert

Joseph Lester (Ted) Nickolaus
(7th child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 9 December 1897 Washington County, IA
Died: 20 August 1947 Washington County, IA
Burial: August 1947, Eicher Cemetry, Washington County, IA
Notes for JOSEPH LESTER 'TED' NICKOLAUS:
Ted died form a combination of an enlarged heart and kidney problems. His heart was crippled from polio and the age of 2 and was always on crutches. He never married.

Willis (Bill) LaFayette Nickolaus
(8th child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 24 May 1900 Washington County, IA - Uncle Bill was 6'4" tall
Died: 27 March 1985, McCook, Red Willow county, NE

(1) Married: 15 September 1930 Frances Woolard born 5 January1909 died 1 March 1976
(2) Married: Marilyn Rahjes (divorced)

Child of Willis Nickolaus and Frances Woolard
Mary Elizabeth Nickolaus

George “Ellis” Nickolaus
(9th child of Peter Nickolaus and Mary Mast)
Born: 25 June 1905 Washington County, IA
Died: 9 September 1982 Burlington, Racine County, WI
Married: August 1946 Helen Baker
Notes for GEORGE ELLIS 'ELLIS' NICKOLAUS:
Olds High School, Olds, IA 1923 Basketball Team
Back row: Elbert Snell, Coach Carlson, Virgil Peterson, Harold Crawford, Ellis Nickolaus, Zingg
Front row: Marion Woodburn, Herman Wolfe
Coach Edward J. Carlson was also the principal of the school.
Photo from the 1923 Tormentor yearbook of Olds High School.
Uncle Ellis was 6'7' tall. He played semi-pro basketball. His team played the
Harlem Globetrotters in New London, IA and his team won (Allan Butterfield)

George Ellis 'Ellis' and Helen adopted David Keith.
Child:
David Keith Nickolaus - born 1948

2/16/1939 "Wayland News"
Henry Mast Former Wayland resident dies
Henry Mast, 72, died at his home in Crawfordsville, Sunday morning at 6:30 after a brief illness. Stricken early Friday morning with a severe heart attack which was the first he ever had as far as the family knew. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Gladden of Crawfordsville and Paul of near Noble, Three sisters, Mrs. P. L. Nicholaus, Mrs. P.R. Schantz of near Crawfordsville and Lydia Mast of Wayland. A son Louis preceded him in death several years ago and one brother Joseph Mast died Jan 12, 1939.

Henry Mast son of David and Magdelene Mast was born 3/25/1886 in Washington Co. Iowa, east of Noble, Crawford township Washington County. Mr. Mast spent much of his life as a farmer living in Wayland and Crawfordsville communities. He moved to Crawfordsville about three years ago. He was a man with many friends being prominent in church and community affairs. Funeral services were held at 2 Tues. afternoon at the Eicher Church Rev. D. E. Welty conducting the service with burial in the Eicher cemetery.

He lived in this and neighboring communities until his departure from this life 2/12/1939. On May 10, 1889 he was united in marriage to Mary Rittler in a ceremony solemnized by the Rev. Benjamin Eicher. They observed their golden wedding anniversary last year. To this union were born 3 sons, Gladden, Louis David and Paul R. Upon his confession of faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he was baptized by the Rev. H. G. Allebach 2/9/1897 and was taken into fellowship of the
Eicher Emmanuel Mennonite Church. In the later years of his life his membership was transferred to the Wayland Mennonite Church.
On Friday morning last week he became ill and Sunday morning about 6 he was called to his eternal abode at the age of 72 years, 10 months, and 14 days.
The following members of the family survive to mourn his passing; his wife Mary, two sons, Gladden and Paul, four grandchildren Mrs. Frances Hanna and Mrs. Norene Erwin, Pauline and Joe Henry Mast; three sisters Mrs. PL Nickolaus, Mrs. PR Schantz and Miss Lydia Mast and many relatives and friends. One son, Louis David, and two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Tues Feb 14 at the home in Crawfordsville conducted by the Rev. Chapman and at 3 PM at the Eicher Emmanuel Mennonite church conducted by the Rev. Delbert E. Welty and assisted by the Rev. Wm Penner of Wayland. Pallbearers: Armin Erwin, Arthur Mitchell, Ellis Nickolaus, Bennie Schantz, Dave Schantz, and Wilbur Schantz. Interment at Eicher Cemetery.

Notes for PETER LAFAYETTE NICKOLAUS:
The following information was given by Shirley Mathews-Madden, granddaughter of Peter Nickolaus:
Peter L. Nickolaus left the Mennonite Church and joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church and was
excommunicated from the Mennonite Church. Peter married Mary Mast, a Mennonite, who was excommunicated from the Mennonite Church for marrying outside the church. The couple then attended a Methodist Episcopal church.

Peter Nickolaus bred polled Short-horn cattle on his farm that was called Evergreen Hill. He had 147 acres. Peter always had a long prayer before a meal that the pancakes got cold. They ate a lot of buckwheat pancakes. Therefore, his daughter, Luella (Shirley's Mother), never had grace at her table. Just Thank the Lord for this food and that was it. Luella ate too many cold pancakes as a child at her father's table.

Hwy 218 North from Olds. Turn east on 105th Street. On north side of the road is Asbury Cemetery. Peter and Mary Nickolaus went to a church that was here. All that is left is the cemetery. The church was moved to Old Trasher's in Mt Pleasant, IA.

Peter and Mary are buried in Eicher Cemetery in Washington Cty, north of Olds, IA.

Notes for MARY MAST (Nicholaus):
Mary Mast Nickolaus was a decendant of Bishop Jacob Mast of the Amish Mennonite Church.
She is buried beside her husband P.L. Nickolaus in the Eicher Mennonite Cemetary in Washington County, between Wayland and Olds, IA.
The cemetary address: 2670 330th street and Redwood Ave just north of Noble, IA.
Her funeral was on February 19th, which would have been Mary's and P.L.'s 70th wedding anniversary.
Mary Mast-Nickolaus made a comforter and it is now owned by Sandy Madden-Koehler and it is still in excellent shape.

Last Rites for Mrs. P. L. (Mary Mast) Nicholaus
Wayland: Final rites for Mrs. Pete L. Nicholaus, 90, formerly of Crawfordsville, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 1955 at the Zehr Funeral home in Wayland. Rev. H. E. Nunemaker of the Eicher Mennonite church will be in charge of the services with burial to be held in the Eicher cemetery. The grandsons of Mrs. Nicholaus will serve as casket bearers.

February 19 would have been the 70th anniversary of Mrs. Nicholaus’ wedding date. Mary Mast Nicholaus was born September 24, 1864 in Washington county, the daughter of David and Magdelena Wenger Mast. On February 19, 1885 she was united in marriage with P.E. Nicholaus who died on January 13, 1948. Survivors include their daughters: Mrs. Maude Hamilton of Lucas, Iowa, Mrs. Florence Butterfield of Anderson, Calif., Mrs. Lola Howland of Charles City, Mrs. Luella Mathews of Mt. Pleasant, and two sons, Willis and Ellis Nicholaus of McCook, Neb. Three children preceded her in death. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Nicholaus had been ill for two years and died Tuesday at the Kennedy Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant.

(3) Barbara Elizabeth (Lizzie) Nickolaus
Born: November 1863
Died: 27 September 1873
Buried Sommers Cemetery, Marion Twp, Washington Co. IA

(4) Adeline (Addie) Nickolaus
Born: 15 March 1866 Iowa
Died: 2 January 1942 Olds, Henry County, IA
Married: Elmer Hooper
Children:
Lillian May, Edna E.,

(5) Henry Benjamin Nickolaus
Born: April 1868 Iowa
Died: 19 December 1949 Washington, Iowa
Married: Mary E. Young born July 1876
Child:
Laura M. born Sept 1897

(6) George William Nicholaus
Born: June 1870
Died: After 1920 possibly Texas
Married: Lulie J. Young
Children:
Roy A. Nickolaus
born 20 August 1894
died 9 Feb 1903

(7) Lyda Anna Nicholas
Born: 29 September 1872, Iowa
Died: 22 March 1953 Olds, Henry Co. IA
Burial: 24 March, 1953, Eicher Cemetry, Washington County, IA
Married: 31 December 1891 Samuel Miller 19 December 1861 in Ohio
died 21 May 1919, Chicago, Ill.

SAM MILLER KILLED
Well Known Olds Stockman Meets Death in Chicago
Olds - May 22 (Special) Mr. Sam Miller of this town was killed in Chicago early yesterday morning, being run down by an automobile on Michigan Avenue. Mr. Miller is of the well known firm of Miller Brothers of this place and is about sixty years of age. He went to Chicago Tuesday with a shipment of hogs. The first known of his death was a telegram to his brother from an undertaker in Chicago, saying that he had charge of the body of Mr. Miller and adding that he had been killed by an auto in front of the Lexington Hotel. Mr. Basil Huston, son-in-law of Mr. Miller, and Mr. Alfred Morgan, cashier of the Olds bank, left for Chicago on the first train. They are expected back today. It is believed that they will arrive with the body in Mt. Pleasant on No. 9 and be driven up from there by auto. No arrangements have been made for the funeral. Mr. Miller leaves his wife and one
daughter, Mrs. Huston....[Mt. Pleasant Weekly – May 28, 1919]

Olds Woman Taken By Death
Mrs. Samuel Miller, Sr., died at her home in Olds, early Sunday morning, 22 March 1953, following a brief illness. She was a life long resident of this community. Born Lyda Ann Nickolaus in 1872, she was married in 1891 to Samuel Miller a well-known farmer, cattle feeder and stock buyer of Olds. They made their home in Olds at that time and Mrs. Miller lived at this home the rest of her life. Only one person now lives in Olds who was there at the time she came. Mr. Miller was killed in Chicago in 1919 when struck by an auto. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. H. C. Zickefoose of Mt. Pleasant, the only daughter, Clara and her husband (Mr. and Mrs. Basil E. Huston of Olds), 11 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. One grandson preceded her in death. Funeral services for Mrs. Miller will be held at the Olds Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, March 24, at 2:00 o’clock. Friends may call at the Crane Funeral home Monday evening. The casket will also be open from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the church in Olds. Interment will be at the Eicher cemetery north of Noble, Iowa.
Child:
Clara M. Miller - (only child of Lyda Nickolaus and Samuel Miller)
Born: 23 June 1895
Died: 24 June 1977, Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, WI
Burial: June 1977, Wayne-Olds Cemetery, Henry County, IA
Married: Basil Ernest Huston born 1 October 1891
died 21 April 1974 Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, WI
Burial: April 1974, Wayne-Olds Cemetery, Henry County,, IA
Notes for CLARA M. MILLER:
Clara and Basil Huston had 13 children.

Children:
James Huston - born - died about 1944
Jo Ann Huston
Married: Jack Letsch
Miriam Huston
Born: 14, Aug 1918
Died: 23 Feb, 2006
Married: Vernon Pike
Richard M. Huston
Born: 27 Dec, 1922
Died: 30 Jan 1990
Rosemary Huston
Married: Paul Haserodt
Marjorie Huston
born 26 November 1912, Olds, Henry County, IA
died 8 May 1986, Iowa City, Johnson County, IA
Burial: May 10, 1986, Wayne-Olds Cemetery, Henry County, IA

Notes on: Marjorie M. Huston, 73, 306 W. Monroe, Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday morning, May 8, 1986, at University Hospitals, Iowa City. She was born Nov 26, 1912, at Olds, the daughter of Basil E. and Clara M. Miller Huston. Ms. Huston taught school at Mt. Union, Crawfordsville, Birmingham and Strawberry Point for several years. She had managed the dining room at the Harlan Hotel most of her life. Ms. Huston was a member of the Congregational-Universalist Church, Mt. Pleasant, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are two brothers, John M., San Antonio, Texas, and Richard M., Jacksonville, Fla.; five sisters, Mrs. Peter (Dayl) Theobald, Oconomowoc, Wis.; Dorothy Keith, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Vernon (Miriam) Pike, Aptos, Calif; Mrs. Paul (Rosemary) Haserodt, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and Mrs. Jack (Jo Ann) Letsch, West Des Moines; many nieces and nephews. Her parents and four brothers, Gayle, Basil E. Jr., Ronald and James, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at the Congregational-Universalist Church. The Rev. Charles Tweed and Dr. Louis A. Haselmayer will officiate. Private interment services will be held at the Olds Wayne Township Cemetery.

Gayle Huston
born 25 July 1914, Henry County, IA
died November 1977. Des Moines, Polk County, IA
Married: Thelma Lewis
Dayl Huston
born about 1916
Married: Dr. Peter Theobald
born 12 March 1911
died October 1986 Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, WI
Basil Ernest Huston, Jr.
born 17 October 1917, Henry County, IA
died 22 January 1981, Richardson, Dallas County, TX
Married: Virginia Rhinehart
Born: 23 Dec 1920
Died: Feb 1983
Dorothy E. Huston
born 7 October 1922
died 28 June 2005, Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA
Married: Mr. Keith
John Miller "Sam") Huston
born 1 October 1924, Olds, Henry County, IA
died 20 June 1977, San Antonio, Bexar County, TX
Burial: Fort Sam Huston National Cemetery, TX
Notes on: Huston, John M. "Sam" a Lt. Col. Of USAF, Ret., 72 years of age, formerly of Olds, Iowa died Friday June 20, 1997, at San Antonio, Texas. Born: October 1, 1924 in Olds, Iowa. Parents: Basil E. and Clara M. Miller Huston. Married Beverly Cloutier on March 28, 1948 at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Survivors include: his wife of San Antonio, Texas; one son, Jeff; two daughters, Pat Blackwood and Gail Ellis; one brother, Richard of Jacksonville, Florida; four sisters, Dorothy Keith of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Rosemary Haserodt of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Miriam Pike of Aptos, California, and Dayl Theobald of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, James, Gayle, Basil, John, and Ronald; two sisters, Marjorie Huston, and JoAnn Letsch. Interment in Fort Sam Huston National Cemetery with full military honors.
Children:
Jeff Huston
Pat Huston Married: Blackwood
Gail Huston Married: Ellis
Ronald Huston
born 25 September 1927
died December 1966, Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA

(8) Joseph Gilbert Nickolaus
Born: 20 March 1875 Iowa
Died: 17 May 1889 Buried Eicher Cemetery, Washington Co, IA

(9) Samuel Wesley (Wes) Nickolaus
Born: 8 July 1878 Washington County, Iowa
Died: 17 February 1951 Benton Co. Washington, IA
Married: 13 November 1901in Winfield, Henry County, IA Julia Brom Cooper
born 1881 Winfield, Henry County, IA and
died 1965 in probably Benton County, IA.
Her parents were John Cooper and Sibal Johnson.

Evergreen Kiona-Benton City Cemetery is located 1 mile north of Benton City,
Benton County, Washington on State Route 225 (Horne Road)
at the corner of State Route 225 and Corral Creek Road. (T9N R26E)
Nicholas, Leroy Sherman (1927-1991)PHM3 U.S. Navy WWII
Nickolaus, Gilbert W. "Nick" (1908-1982)
Nickolaus, Julia B. (1881-1965) Shares stone w/Samuel W. Nickolaus
Nickolaus, Samuel W. (1878-1951) Shares stone w/Julia B. Nickolaus

Wesley Nickolaus Taken By Death
A former resident of Henry county, Wesley Nickolaus, of Benton City, Wash.
died Saturday, Feb 17, 1951. He was 72 years old, and had suffered with
a heart ailment for several years. Mr. Nickolaus lived in Olds till 1928
when he and his family moved to Richland, Wash. He is survived by his wife,
six children and 13 grandchildren, all of Washington, and two sisters,
Mrs. Lyda Miller of Olds and Mrs. H. C. Zickafoose of Mt. Pleasant.

THE 7 CHILDREN of SAMUEL NICKOLAUS and Julia Cooper

(1) Floyd A. Nickolaus
Born: About 1904
Died: after February 1951 -
Notes for Floyd Nickolaus: Floyd was murdered

(2) Sibyl L. Nickolaus
Born: About 1907
Died: after February 1951
Married: Mike Hoffman
Children:
Michael Hoffman - born 1936
Hervy Hoffman - born 1940

(3) Gilbert W. Nickolaus
Born: 19 January 1908
Died: 1 December 1982, Pasco, Franklin County, WA.

(4) Deloras F. Nickolaus
Born: about 1912
Died: After February 1951
Married: Dale Mowery
Children:
Cecil Mowery
John Mowery
Irma Mowery
Margaret Mowery

(5) Willard K/H. Nickolaus
Born: 24 September 1915 (1919)
Died: 2 April 1996, Roseburg, Douglas County, OR
Married: Ester
Children:
Gerald Nickolaus - born 1947
Richard Nickolaus - born 1949
Sharon Nickolaus - born 1951
Edward Nickolaus - born 1953
Lois Nickolaus - born 1954

(6) Lois E. Nickolaus
Born: About 1917
Died: After February 1951
Married: George Krokling
Children:
Mary Krokling
Edith Krokling
Dorothy Krokling
George Krokling

(7) James Winifred Nickolaus
Born:
Died:
Married:
Children:
James Wesley Nickolaus
Gary Owen Nickolaus
Janice Marie Nickolaus - born 1954
Children:

(10) Fannie Amelia Nickolaus
Born: 14 September 1885 Washington County, IA
Died: 15 March 1957 , Buried Eicher Cemetery, Washington County, IA, Section 2, Row 20
Married: 11 April 1907 Henry Clark Zickefoose Olds, Henry County, IA
born 12 January 1885 - Married by minister J. Franklin Smith, Olds
died 28 April 1953 Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, IA, buried Eicher Cemetery,
Washington County, IA - Son of John Zickefoose and Olletha Jackson
Fannie A. Zickefoose, 24, born in Iowa, first marriage, married 3 years,

SEE CHILDREN BELOW

H. C. Zickefoose Taken by Death
H. C. Zickefoose, 68, died unexpectedly at his home at 606 East Warren street early Tuesday morning, 28 April 1953. The son of John Wesley and Olletha (Jackson ) Zickefoose, he was born Jan. 12, 1885, at Wayne north of Olds. He was a farmer in Wayne township for many years and 22 years ago moved to Mt. Pleasant.

He is survived by his wife and seven children: Mrs. Dorson Trueblood, Salem; Mrs. Fred Burket, Keosaugua; Mrs. D. D. Poffinbarger, Davenport; Mrs. Leslie Trueblood, Seaside, Ore.: Mrs. Dale Barton, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Glen Schlatter and Orval Zickefoose, Mt. Pleasant. There are also four brothers, Wesley, Mr. Pleasant; Ernest, Brighton Russell, Crawfordsville; and Merle, Waterloo; also a sister, Mrs. Rex Enke, Burlington. There are 25 grandchildren. Funeral arrangement are pending word from relatives.

Services Held For Mrs. Zickefoose
Services for Fannie Amelia Zickefoose were conducted at the First Baptist church in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, March 17, 1957 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. James R. Troxel, pastor of the local church was the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Marylin Asplund was the organist and Mr. Norman Asplund the soloist. The pallbearers were Basil Huston, Sr., David Trueblood, Larry Burkett, Leonard Zickefoose, Robert Waterhouse, and Harvey Thornas. Interment was in Eicher cemetery in Washington, Iowa.

Fannie Amelia Zickefoose was born in Washington County, September 14, 1885, the daughter of Henry and Fannie (Rich) Nicholus. She was married April 11, 1907 to Henry Clark Zickefoose who predeceased her. Surviving are six daughters and a son; Mrs. Dorson Trueblood, Salem; Mrs. Fred Bruckett, Keosaugua; Mrs. D. D. Poffinbarger, Davenport; Mrs. Leslie Trueblood, Seaside, Ore,; Mrs. Dale Barton, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mrs. Glen Schlatter and Orval Zickefoose, both of Mt. Pleasant. Twenty-seven grandchildren and one great grandchild survive. Six brothers and three sisters predeceased her.

She accepted Christ as her Saviour at the age of 13 at the Wesleyan Methodist church near Asbury cemetery, was later immersed by Rev. Coons in the Christian church in Mt. Pleasant. After her marriage she became a member of the Congregational church at Olds. The testimony of her unselfish, patient Christian life will constantly remain a witness to everyone who knew her.

Children:
Wanda Zickefoose
(1st child of F. Amelia Nickolaus and Henry Zickefoose)
Born: 3 January 1910, Iowa
Died: October 1978, Salem, Henry County, IA
Married: Dorson H. Trueblood
born 8 September 1907
died 26 October 2001, Salem, Henry County, IA

Mildred Zickefoose
(2nd child of F. Amelia Nickolaus and Henry Zickefoose)
Born: 22 April 1912,
Died: August 1977, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, IA
Married: Fred Burkett

Emmelyn (Emily) (Emmaline) Zickefoose
(3rd child of F. Amelia Nickolaus and Henry Zickefoose)
Born: 15 October 1914
Died: March 1985, Davenport, Scott County, IA
Married: D. D. Poffinbarger
Born: 02 Feb. 1909
Died: Aug 1984, Davenport, Scott County, IA

Opal Zickefoose
(4th child of F. Amelia Nickolaus and Henry Zickefoose)
Born: 22 June 1916
Died: 25 November 2004, Portland, Clackamas County, OR
Married: Leslie E. Trueblood
born 5 January 1910,
died 9 February 1994, Seaside, Clatsop County, OR

Wilma Zickefoose
(5th child of F. Amelia Nickolaus and Henry Zickefoose)
Born: About 1918
Married: Dale Barton

Jeanette Leah Zickefoose
(6th child of F. Amelia Nickolaus and Henry Zickefoose)
Born: 9 March 1920 Henry County, Iowa
Died: 4 January 2002 Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co. Iowa,
Buried: 7 January 2002, Eicher Cemetery, Washington Co. Iowa
Married: Mr. Pitzer
Married: 10 April 1947 Glenn E. Schlatter in Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co. Iowa
Born: 25 March 1916
Died: 22 August 2007

SEE CHILDREN BELOW

Mrs. Jeanette Pitzer and Glen Schlatter of Wayland Married
A quiet home wedding was solemnized Thursday evening April 10, 1947, at 8 o’clock when Mrs. Jeanette Pitzer, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Zickafoose, became the bride of Glen E. Schlatter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schlatter of Wayland. Rev. Stanley A. Andersen read the double ring ceremony in the presence of the immediate families and a few close friends. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wittmer of Wayland were the attendant for the bridal couple. Following the ceremony the couple left on a short trip and on their return will make their home in Wayland where Mr. Schlatter is employed.

Jeanette Leah (Pitzer/Zickefoose) Schlatter
Jeanette Leah Schlatter, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at Pleasant Manor Care Center in Mount Pleasant. Born March 9, 1920, in Henry County, she was the daughter of Clark and Amelia Nicholaus Zickefoose. She married Glenn Schlatter on April 10, 1947, in Mount Pleasant. Mrs. Schlatter was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church, taught Sunday School, vacation bible school, and the mission circles and enjoyed baby-sitting for more than 30 years in her home.

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Helen and her husband Dennis Friest of Radcliffe; one son, John and his wife Lori Schlatter of Minneapolis, Minn.; two sisters, Opal Trueblood of Portland, Ore., and Wilma Barton of Springfield, Mo.; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren and a host of Nieces, Nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Wanda Trueblood, Mildred Burkett and Emmelyn Poffinbarger, and a brother, Orval Zickefoose. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Beatty Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. The funeral for Mrs. Schlatter will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, with Pastor David Plooster officiating. Burial will be in Eicher Cemetery, northeast of Wayland. A memorial has been established.

Children:
Helen Schlatter
born about 1949
died after 2002
Married: Dennis Friest

John Schlatter
born about 1954
died after 2002
Married: Lori

Orval (Orville) E. Zickefoose
(7th child of F. Amelia Nickolaus and Henry Zickefoose)
Born: 28 November 1924
Died: 4 March 2001, Camdenton, Camden County, MO
Children:

Notes for FANNIE RICH:
1910 IOWA, HENRY County, WAYNE TWP; Series: T624 Roll: 405 Page: 239
NICHOLAUS FANNIE 70 Female, White, born in FRANCE, widow, ten children, 8 living; year of immigration...1855
Living with her daughter Amelia and Amelia's husband, Henry Clark Zickefoose

Elisabeth Niclas - John Christopher Hoffmeir

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ELISABETH NICLAS (Hoffmeir/Hoffmeyer) - Great, Great Grandmother
(1st child of Johann Henrich Niclas and Anna Katharine Peil)

Click here to see page for her parents, Anna (Peil) and Johann Niclas

Born: 6 September 1819 Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany
Died: 3 August 1898 (78 yrs., 10 mos, 2 dys A-1-19)
Buried: Seebach’s Hill Lutheran Church Cemetery

Married: 1842 John Christopher Hoffmeir
Born 3 September 1810
Died 15 October 1896 (86 yrs, 1 mo., 12 dys)
Lived: Bought farm in 1856

THE TEN CHILDREN of Elisabeth and John:

(1) - Margaret Hoffmeyer (1-Glabb & 2-Moore)
Born: 4 September 1844 -Died: 27 September 1914 Buried in Sebringville Cemetery
Married: Glabb
Married: George Moore - Born: 1832 -Died: 5 June 1915
Children: Annie Glab (adopted) Sarah Elizabeth, Mary V
Children: (from the obituary below)
Mrs. A. (Annie) Steppler, Ellice - 7 children
Miss Sarah Moore, at home
Mrs. (Mary) Jesse Looker, Locan - 4 children
Mrs. (Maggie Jane) Godford (Godfrey) Ingram - 4 children
Mrs. Ed Haddock, 219 Caledonia St., Stratford

Obituary: Margaret Hoffmeyer-Moore
Stratford Herald, The death occurred in Ellice on Sunday, Sept 27, 1914, of Mrs. George Moore, at the age of 72 years and 27 days. Deceased's final illness was of only a week's duration. She was born in Fullarton, having been one of the pioneer settlers of that township, but more recently had resided on lot 16, con 4, Ellce.
The late Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband and five daughters - Mrs. A. Steppler, Ellice; Mrs. Godford (Godfrey) Ingram, in the West; Mrs. Jesse Looker, Logan; Miss Sarah Moore, at home; Mrs. Ed Haddock, 219 Caledonia St., Stratford,
Five sisters and one brother,also mourn the passing away of Mrs. Moore, viz. Mrs. Steppler, Baden, Mrs. (Caroline-Carrie) Funk, Wayland, Iowa; Mrs. (Gertrude) Hohnstein (Hauenstein), Wayne, Iowa, Mrs. John Schellenberg(er), Fullarton; Mrs. W. H. Moore, Stratford; Mr. Leonard Hoffmeyer, Fullarton.

Obituary: George Moore
Stratford Herald -The death occurred on Saturday, June 5, 1915, of George Moore, an old and highly respected resident of Ellice. In 1844 Mr. Moore came to Canada from Nottingham,England, where he was born in 1832, and settled in Ellice, marrying Miss Margaret Hoffmeyer,(*My note: George Moore was her second husband, see above) of Fullarton, and residing there until his death. He was 83 years of age and was predeceased by Mrs. Moore some eight months ago.
He leaves two daughters - Miss Sarah, at home and Mrs. E. F. Haddock, of this city. The funeral took place from his late residence to Sebringville cemetery on Monday afternoon

(2) - Catherine (Katie) Hoffmeyer (Steppler)
Born: 4 November 1845 New Hamburg, Ont. - Died: 1 May 1930 Stratford, Ont.
Married: Annie Glab (first wife - adopted daughter of Margaret Hoffmeyer(Glabb)(Moore)
see above)
Married: 5 June 1866 Adolph Steppler (Catherine was his second wife)
Children: Alfred, August, Augustina, Anna, Adam,
Allen, Adeline, Agnes, Amelia, Alvin, Alphonse

(3) - Gertrude Hoffmeyer (Hauenstein) - Click for individual page and photos
Born:19 February 1846 - Died: 27 December 1928
Married: John Hauenstein
Children: Henry, Carrie Click for individual page and photos
of Carrie and August Sodergren, John, Sam

(4) - Leonard Hoffmeyer
Born: 18 January 1848 - Died: 28 November 1914
Married: 17 April 1873 Margaret Fries
Children: *Sibilla, *Margareth, Edward, *Daniel

(5) - Anna Elizabeth Hoffmeyer
Born: 17 June 1851
Died:
Married:
Children:

(6) - Elisabeth Hoffmeyer
Born: 22 December 1853
Died:
Married:
Children:

(7) - Caroline (Carrie) Hoffmeyer (Funk)
Born: 25 September 1859 - Died: 14 September 1950
Married: Lewis Funk
Children: Edith, Helen

(8) - Eva Elizabeth Hoffmeyer (Schellenberger)
Born: 29 September 1861 (29 September 1860 death certificate)
Died: 21 January 1931
Married: 13 February 1879 John Schellenberger born 21 May 1857 died 3 September 1926
Children: See children below

Mrs. John Schellenberger (Eva Hoffmeyer), a life-long resident of North-East Fullarton, passed away on Wednesday, in her 71st year. He husband died four years ago. She was woman who was highly esteemed by her neighbors, friends and the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Seebach’s Hill, of which she had been a member practically all her life. She took an active part in church work and was a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society.

The late Mrs. Schellenberger is survived by Ezra, on the homestead; David, of Fullarton; Samuel, at home; Frank, Alberta; Mrs. Albert Daum of Glencoe; Mrs. Albert Seiger, Burks Falls, Muskoka; Mrs. Norman Feltz, Olds, Iowa, and two other daughter’s, one in Detroit and the other in Iowa.

John Schellenberger
The funeral of John Schellenberger took place Tuesday afternoon, Sept 7, 1926, from his late residence, Fullarton Township, to St.John’s Lutheran cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. W. R. Rueger. The late Mr. Schellenberger was born in Fullarton on the farm where he died. He was a lifelong resident of Fullarton Township, was widely known and well respected in the community and his death will be regretted by a wide circle of friends and relatives.
Besides his sorrowing widow he is survived by four sons and five daughters- Mrs. Daum, Glencoe; Mrs. A. Sieber, Burks Falls; Mrs. Von Syoc and Mrs. Feltz, Minnesota, U. S., Mabel at present in Detroit; Ezra on the homestead; Dave of Fullarton; Frank at present at Stettler, Alta; Sam at present in Saskatchewan; also one brother, Christ, of Downie and two sisters, Mrs. August Elligson of Ellice Townshjp, and Mrs. Dawson, of Stratford. He also leaves 12 grandchildren.

THE 10 CHILDREN of Eva and John Schellenberger

(1) David Llewelyn Schellenberger
Born: 18 August 1880 - Died: 10 September 1880

(2) Clara Rosena Schellenberger (Daum)
(See postcards from Clara to Mrs. E. A. (Carrie)Sodergren)
Born: 10 June 1881 - Died: 24 August 1967
Married: 29 September 1915 William Albert Daum -born 23 July 1872
Parents: Adam Daum and Dora Hermann
Lived: Glencoe

(3) Ezra Alfred Schellenberger
Born: 20 October 1883 - Died: 9 August 1944
Married: 21 October 1920 Isabella (Bella) Margaret Dietrich
born 13 December 1896 - died 15 February 1992
Children:
Howard Vernon Schellenberger
born 8 July 1922 - died 8 December 1965
Married: Gertrude Sophia Malcho - born 19 May 1919

Bernice Beata Schellenberger (Heinbuch)
born 9 February 1924
Married: 25 June 1949 William (Bill) Bartholemew Heinbuch
born 5 April 1923

Lloyd Robert Schellenberger
born 6 October 1925 - died 14 March 1998
Married: Hilda Luella Schraeder - born 22 February 1924

Viola Eva (Pansy) Schellenberger (Hoffmeyer)
born 31 January 1928
Married: Robert Murray Hoffmeyer - born 12 Sept 1926

Mabel Schellenberger (Brown)
Married: Bruce Robertson Brown - born 9 September 1933 -died 11 November 1992

(4) Bertha Anna Schellenberger (Sieber)
Born: 26 January 1887 - Died: 1956
Married: 17 April 1922 Alfred Ernest Sieber
Parents Frederick and Wilhelmine Sieber
Lived: Burks Falls

(5) David Heinrich Schellenberger (Peter Schellenberg's grandfather)
Born: 5 March 1889 - Died: 24 July 1968
Married: 17 January 1917 Vinetta Catherine Wilker
born 7 November 1894 -died 28 May 1956
Parents: Leonard Wilker and Margaret Kaufman Tavistock
Children:
(1) Henry (Harry) John Schellenberger
born 18 June 1917 - died 14 November 1999
Married: Margaret - born 1920
two girls - Vinetta and Bettyann

(2) Jean Margaret Schellenberger (Wilker)
born 23 September 1918 - died 28 May 1968
Married: Edward Wilker - born 1915
Five girls of Jean and Edward Wilker
Lorna - died of cancer
Gloria - (3) children - two boys, one girl
Wendy - unmarried
Cathy
Cindy - Two boys and one girl??

(3) Earl Jacob Schellenberger
born 11 August 1920 - died 20 July 1999
Married: Joyce Emerson - born 1922
Four children - (Two boys-two girls) of Earl and Joyce Schellenberger
Sherry - (one girl and two boys) - Shontel, Russel and Jackie
David - adopted one girl Sarah
Peter - (Two boys- two girls) -
Leo married- Joey age 24 single - Melissa age 21
single and Christina age 19 single
Audrey (Three girls and a boy)
Note: from Peter Schellenberg re: change in spelling of last name.
You may of noticed that my Name does not have the "er" on the end Dad and Uncle Harry dropped it for reasons that are not completely clear the only explanation we ever got was the Gov. changed it when they went into the military during the war and so they just never bothered to change it back but my birth certificate was registered Schellenberg and I guess that's what it will stay

(4) Audrey Clara Schellenberger
born 23 March 1922
Married: Lloyd G. Cole - born 1920

(5) Leo Ezra Schellenberger
born 29 October 1924 - died 19 June 1972
Married: Viola D. Shean - born 1936 - died 1991
Children:
(1) Norma Joyce Schellenberger
born 7 March 1960 - died 12 March 1960
(2) Lois Louisa Schellenberger
born 6 January 1928
Married: Alfred Easun - born 1920 - died 14 July 1979
(3) Donald Leonard Schellenberger
born 22 November 1931 - died 27 May 1974
Married: Isabel Jeanette Shannon - born 3 April 1940 - died 11 September 1997

(6) Frank (Franz) Solomon Schellenberger
Born: 10 November 1892 - Died: 6 April 1952
Lived: Stettler, Alta

(7) Georgina Karline (Carrie) Margaretha Schellenberger (Van Syoc)
Born: 1 June 1894 - Died: 1989
Married: John Wesley Van Syoc - born 2 March 1891
Lived: Minnesota, Iowa

(8) Samuel George Schellenberger
Born: 20 May 1897 - Died: December 1965

(9) Mabel Eva Schellenberger (Jackson)
Born: 8 November 1901 -Died: 14 or 15 November 1955
Married: Richard Sidney Jackson
born 26 July 1896 -died 23 December 1968
Lived: Detroit

(10) Beatrice Gertrude Schellenberger (Feltz)
Born: 1 April 1905 - Died: April 1956
Married: 29 November 1923 Norman Feltz -born 29 July 1899-died July 1985
Lived: Minnesota, Olds, Iowa
Children:
Vernon W. Feltz born 1923/24
Bernice E. Feltz born 1925/26
Harlan L. Feltz born 1927
Lorraine K. Feltz born 1929

(9) - Mary Hoffmeyer
Born: 1864
Died:
Married:
Children:

(10) - John Hoffmeyer
Born: 7 November 1866
Died:
Married:
Children:

Records of note: Life of Elisabeth Niclas
In the marriage register of Upper Canada/Canada West Vol 9, Part 1, Wellington County 1840-1852
Reads the following: John Hofmeyer, Carpenter to Elisabeth Nicolaus, both of Wilmot-Rev. Bendermann
Minister of the German Evangelical Church at Green Bush, Waterloo Twp.
Between 31 August 1841-31 August 1842 #14 Witness: John Bohm, Peter Wilker, Yoemen of Wilmot

On the 1851 census of Wilmot Twp, Dist 3, pg 127 – John Hoffmeyer age 41, Elizabeth Hoffmeyer, age 32, Margaret age 10, Catherine age 9, Gertrude age 7, Leonard age 4, Anna age 1

On the 1861 census of Fullarton, Dist 1, pg 10 -
John Hoffmeyer age 51, married 1842,
Elizabeth Hoffmeyer, age 42, ,
Margaret, age 19,
Pathrin (Catherine) age 18,
Gertrude age 15,
Learn(Leonard) age 11,
Elisabeth age 9,
Anna Elisabeth age 6,
Caroline, (born 25 …….1859 from Seebach Hill records) age 2

On the 1871 census
John Hoffmeyer age 61,
Elizabeth age 52,
Leonard age 22
Elizabeth age 18,
Caroline age 12,
Eva age 9,
Mary age 6,
John age 4,

On the 1881 census
John Hoffmeier age 74 born in Germany, Lutheran,
Elisabeth Hoffmeier age 65 born in Germany, Lutheran,
John Hoffmeier age 14 born in Ontario, Lutheran

On the 1891 census
John Hoffmeier, age 81,
Elisabeth age 72 , 1-1

In the birth records: Elizabeth Hoffmeyer was born 22 December 1853 – St. John’s Ellice (Seebachs Hills)
Anne Hoffmeyer was born 17 June 1851 St. John’s Ellice (Seebachs Hill)
Karoline was born 25 September 1859 daughter of John Hofmeier and Elise Niclaus, Fullerton Twp Eva Hoffmeyer was born 9 September 1861 died 21 January 1931

BARBARA HOFFMEYER - See Mary Ann Hattery Story

POSTCARDS FROM CANADA - Early 1900's

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Mary Ann Hattery - Daughter of Barbara Hoffmeyer

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George Henry Cosstick and Mary Ann Hattery

It is reported that the ninth child George Henry Cosstick met Mary Hattery
(sometimes known as Mary Haddock) around 1905 and six children resulted.
It seems unlikely that George and Mary ever married.

Mary Hattery is something of a mystery. She was born on 25 August 1877
at Marshall, Iowa, (which is now Wayland, Iowa**) and married
William Lee Haddock on 4 April 1896 in Perth County, Ontario.
All her children had the surname Haddock
including those suspected of being fathered by George Cosstick*.

Mary Haddock died on 29 January 1953 at Ridgetown, Ontario
and was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery at Ridgetown.
George Cosstick died in 1960. (See Obituary below)

The 1880 Census of Wayne, Henry, Iowa indicates a M.A.Hattery aged 2, born IA,
with the head of the Household being J.B.Stutzman. The child's mother had been born in Canada and the father in Ohio. Stutzman, aged 32, had been born in Ohio and his wife, aged 37 and named Barbara, also in Ohio. There were four of her children by a previous marriage also living with them. Their surname was Dieffenbach.

The 1880 Census of nearby Scott, Henry, Iowa lists Barbara Hattery, aged 28,
widowed, born Canada, staying with the Culbertson family.

There is an 1881 Census entry for Brantford, Ontario indicates
Thomas Hattery aged 24, his wife Margret aged 23, both Irish,
and their daughter Mary Ann Hattery born March 1881
living in the same household. This would appear to be a different family
but possibly related to the William Hattery who married Barbara Hoffmeyer.

It is of interest that Mary Ann Hattery's mother was born Barbara Hoffmeyer,
at new Hamburg, with her parents being John and Elizabeth Hoffmeyer. Caroline Dawe's two sisters, Mary Anne and Elizabeth both married members of the Hoffmeyer family, John and Henry, and subsequently lived in Osceola County, Michigan.

The 1851 Census for Waterloo County Ontario (which includes new Hamburg)
lists the family of John and Elizabeth Hoffmeyer.
Barbara was not born until the following year.

HOFFMEYER John m 41 Germany Lutheran turner married
HOFFMEYER {?} Elizabeth f 32 Germany Lutheran married
HOFFMEYER Margaret f 10 Ont Lutheran
HOFFMEYER Catherine f 9 Ont Lutheran
HOFFMEYER Gertrude f 7 Ont Lutheran
HOFFMEYER Leander m 4 Ont Lutheran
HOFFMEYER Unnamed girl f 1 Ont Lutheran

1896 Marriage of Mary Ann Hattery and William Haddock

The Marriage Register Perth County Stratford (#9053) lists William Haddock, Labourer, aged 19, of Mitchell Ontario, son of James and Ann Haddock, marrying Mary Ann Hattery, aged 17, of Stratford Ontario, born Marshall **(Now Wayland) Iowa USA, daughter of William and Barbara Hattery. The marriage took place on 4 April 1896 at the Church of England Stratford.

The 1907 Birth Register for Perth County Stratford Division (p.256 No.53) lists Margaret Elizabeth Haddock born on 30 July 1907 with her father being William Haddock and mother Mary Ann Moore. Their address was given as 315 Douglas Street, Stratford. William Haddock, who completed the register on 21 August 1907, gave his occupation as a Laborer.

The reason for Mary Ann listing her name as Mary Ann Moore is that her own mother, Barbara Hoffmeyer, after her marriage to William Hattery, had married William Moore.
1912

Journey to the USA

There is an immigration record for Mary Ann and five children and George Cosstick seeking admission to Port Huron, Michigan in July 1912.The manifest lists Mary Haddock, aged 35, no occupation, and her children Marnie 17, Edna 13, Mabel 8, Margerie 5, John 2. The nearest relative is listed as her husband William Haddock of 17 Hibernian Street, Stratford.

The next line lists George Cosstick, aged 30, laborer. His nearest relative is given as Mr Frank Cosstick of Stratford.

Despite giving the correct details for their nearest relatives Mary gives her nationality as Scotch and George as English. Both indicated that they had no money and that they could neither read nor write. They both indicated they were going to visit George's older brother James Cosstick who lived at Port Huron. James and his family had emmigrated there in 1910. The fairs form Mary and her children were paid by a 'friend' and George paid his own passage.

Next to all their names is stamped the initials L.P.C. This indicated that they were a 'Likely Public Charge' and was usually the reason for debarring people who had no money, no job and no prospects. Mary Ann, George and the children all had the word 'Debarred' stamped next to their names. Their only chance was to have a friend or relative vouch for them or give them money or employment.

However even that may not have helped them for next to Mary Ann's name is also stamped the word 'Criminal' and next to George's is the word 'Procurer'. The definitions of both of these words in immigration regulations is as we might imagine although we do not have the specific details of why Mary Ann and George earned these labels.

On the following page it is indicated that William Haddock Jr. aged 22, is going to join his friend James Cosstick, aged 24 at Port Huron. He indicated that William Haddock of 17 Hibernian Street, Stratford, was his father. He also indicated that he was a baker by trade, could both read and write, and had the remarkable sum of $100 with him. Perhaps needless to say, William Haddock Junior was not debarred from entering the United States.

Mary Ann would have been pregnant at the time of this application as her next son George Andrew Haddock was born two months later on 10 September 1912 back in London Ontario. It is suspected that George Cosstick was the father.

Two more children were subsequently born - Florence and Harry - both born at Pointe Edward. On Florence's death certificate of 1932 Mary Haddock lists William Haddock as the father although it is also suspected that George Cosstick was the father*.

It would appear that Mary had four children with William Haddock then three with George Henry Cosstick, then went back to William and had John, and then went back to George and had more children*.

Several sources report that Mary Ann's children with William Haddock were: William Alfred Haddock born 1894; Mamie Violet Haddock 1896-1957 married to Thomas Farrow; Edna May Haddock 1899-1983 married Freeman Farrow brother of Thomas; Mable Ellen Haddock 1904-1994 married to George Jackson, Ross Atchinson and Horace Humble.

The same sources suggest that Mary Ann's children with George Cosstick were:
Infant male Haddock 1906-1906;
Marjorie Elizabeth Haddock 30 July 1907-1982 married William Bill Heaton;
Catherine Myrtle Haddock 22 July 1908-1911;
John Haddock 1910-1968 married Jean Cowell;
George Andrew Haddock 10 September 1912-1990 married Ethel Cowell sister of Jean;
Florence Catherine Haddock 1915-1932;
Harry James Haddock 3 September 1916-1985 married Betty Jean Backshell.

Even though all the children were registered with the surname Haddock it seems certain that at least Harry, Florence and George, and possibly John, were fathered by George Cosstick.

The children fathered by George Cosstick were often taken to visit and stay with him when they were young*. Later, it is reported, the older children, those fathered by William Haddock, did not want to associate with those fathered by George Cosstick**.

George Henry Cosstick is reported to have later changed his name to Smith. And Mary Haddock eventually changed her surname to Henry*.

The 1923 record for Perth County, Ontario has the following: (#018524-23 Perth County) Louis Ernest OSIER, aged 24, farmer, from Metcalfe, Middlesex County, son of Charles Osier and Mary Drouillard, married Marjorie Eleanor Haddock, aged 18, of Stratford (no residence given) daughter of William Haddock and Mary Ann Hattery. The marriage was witnessed by George and Alice Louisa Moore both of Stratford, on 24 February 1923 at Saint James Rectory in Stratford.

It seems that Marjorie overstated her age - she was born in 1907 and so would have been sixteen. The witness, George Moore, was Mary Ann's half brother - Barbara Hattery having married William Moore.

1894 - Marriage of Barbara Hattery to William Moore

Marriage Date: 4 September 1894. Barbara Hattery/Hoffmeyer and William Moore - Perth County. Source: Perth Family History Library Microfilm: MS932_83**

1937 - Death of Barbara HoffmeyerDeath date: 27 January 1937**

Obituary - Mrs. William Moore

Mrs. William Moore, formerly Barbara Hoffmyer, aged 86 years, died this morning at her home 237 Hibernia street, following a sudden heart attack. Mrs. Moore had been in ill health for some time but her death was entirely unexpected. Born in New Hamburg she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hoffmyer and came to Stratford with her parents about 60 years ago, making her home in this city ever since. Mrs. Moore was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Seebach’s Hill, but ill health of the last few years had made church attendance impossible.

She was married in Stratford 58 years ago and beside her husband leaves two sons and two daughters, Albert Moore, Seaforth, George Moore at home, Mrs. William Haddock. Ridgetown, Mrs. W. T. Davis Stratford. Twenty grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren also survive. The remains are resting at the Heinbuch Funeral Home on Albert Street from where the funeral will be held with service Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. F. G. Lightbourn of St. James Church will conduct the service and the remains will be interred in Avondale Cemetery.

Mary Ann Hattery

George Cosstick died in 1960.

We still need help and verification on this intertwined story. The notes to the right are a list of relatives my mother (Esther Sodergren/Duncan) made when she visited Canada sometime in the early 1960's.

Original postings indicate that the Hoffmeyer's had 10 children, all of whom are listed on the Hoffmeyer-Niclas page. The Barbara in the references above does NOT appear on any other information except the marriage to William Moore above and mention in a couple of obituaries as proof that a Barbara existed.

The Hattery connection is also puzzling as it appears at random throughout other documents, indicating Barbara was married to a William Hattery, and then again with the daughter Mary Ann in this story. It becomes even more curious when looking at the list as it mentions an "Aunt Lizzie (Hattery)... who doesn't appear to be the same as Barbara Moore listed further down. Lizzie may be the nickname for Elizabeth. I'm wondering if it's possible that "Barbara" may be one of the other girls that we don't have much information on, however since she's listed as Barbara Moore above, and the Hattery name appears far above that it's hard to believe she could have been the Elizabeth in the list of 10 children.

Bottom line is we really don't know who Barbara Hoffmeyer (Hattery) (Moore) really is. Other verified notes seem to connect her to this family but I'd like to see further proof in the form of a birth certificate, marriage certificate etc., and also for Mary Ann as it should list the parents names. Is it possible she may have been adopted, or possible that she may be one of the others who we have little or no information on. But all information we've assembled so far seems to point to her being part of this family in some way.

So if anyone has any information at all please email me at allthatzart@yahoo.com Thanks!!

* These details provided by Pat St George of Canada.
** These details provided by Elaine Scillo of Iowa.
*** And a very special thanks to Douglas Wilke
for assembling this information for us!

Esther Sodergren/Duncan's list of people she met from Canada

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CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE

Ellis Island - Immigration - May 5, 1880

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Passenger List - Sodergrens at bottom of page 5 -
Ship City of Berlin - Arriving at Ellis Island -
Inside building - Waiting area etc.
Click on photos to enlarge

Carrie (Hauenstein) Sodergren Family

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Young Carrie

William (Will)

Parents Gertrude and John with unidentified child

Group: John, Will, Sam, Carrie

Henry

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Young Carrie - William (Will) -
Parents Gertrude and John with unidentified child -
Group: John, Will, Sam, Carrie -
Henry

John & Gertrude (Hoffmeier) Hauenstein

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Aged Olds lady passes away

Gertrude Hauenstein, was born Feb. 19, 1846 and passed from this life Dec. 17, 1928 at the age of 82 years, 10 months, and 8 days.

She was born in Canada and spent the first eighteen years of her life there. She then came to Iowa, and has made her home near Olds ever since.

On Sept.17, 1867 she was united in marriage to John Hauenstein, who proceeded her in death some 33 years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Hauenstein made their home near Olds, and Mrs. Hauenstein remained
on the farm until three years ago when she took residence in Olds.

At an early age she accepted Christ as her Saviour, and became a member of the Methodist Evangelical church at Center. Later she became a follower of Christian Science.

To this union six children, five of whom remain to mourn her loss.

John William of Wayland; - married Mary -
adopted Willard - child Donna (Rebling)

Will and wife Mary below

Mrs. August (Carrie) Sodergren of Olds

John of Yakima, Washington;
Sam
Henry of Olds - photo below

together with seven grand children and four sisters:

Mrs. Katie Stepler,
Mrs. Barbara Moore,
Mrs. Eva Schellenberg, all of Canada,
and Mrs. Carrie Funk of Wayland, Iowa

POSTCARDS - Click here to see 100 year old postcards
from sisters and families in Canada as well as local.

Olds News: Mrs. Gertrtude Haunstein passed away at her home here Thursday night. The funeral was held from the home Sunday afternoon. Interment at Center Cemetary.

The Children of John and Gertrude Hauenstein

John William Hauenstein

Emma Hauenstein

John Henry Hauenstein

Carrie Hauenstein
b.

M. August Sodergren

John Samuel Hauenstein

Willard Hauenstein (adopted)

Hannah Sodergren, son Charles, his daughter Francis and her baby

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Four generations

Peter (John) & Hannah Sodergren and children

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Click on picture to enlarge

Left to Right

First Row: Seated in grass -

8. Paul Fredrick - Birth: 21 JAN 1888 - Death: 4 AUG 1958
10. Archie Lavis (Louis) - Birth: 8 MAY 1894 - Death: 1 SEP 1967

Second Row:

4. Mathilda Louisa (Tillie) - Birth: 14 Oct 1878 - Death: 14 Sep 1911
7. Victor Oliver - Birth: 13 DEC 1885 - Death: 9 JAN 1970
John and Hannah Sodergren in center
5. Selma Christina - Birth: 7 JUL 1881 - Death: 23 OCT 1965
Selma's husband John Alof Danielson
2. Charlotte Efav Cecilia (Lottie) - Birth: 22 NOV 1874 - Death: 30 APR 1922
On Lottie's lap - Frances - middle child of Lottie and Frank Carlson (standing behind Lottie in photo)

Back Row:

Need clarification on far left - baby Carl?
1. Charles Johan Hjalmer - Birth: 6 JUL 1873 - Death: 3 FEB 1937
Charles' wife Mary Alice (Mayme) Fry (Powers, adopted name)
3. August Amon - Birth: 11 SEP 1876 in Sidra Wi Sweden - Death: 19 APR 1955
6. Hilma Sophia - Birth: 9 NOV 1883 - Death: 12 AUG 1967
Hilma's husband Garfield Messer
Lottie's husband - Frank C. Carlson

That's the best I can do for now - need info on man upper left back row.

Carrie - the older years

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DUNCAN FAMILY HISTORY

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Parents: A. L. Duncan and Lucinda C. (Gilmore)

James A. Duncan
(grandfather of Elaine Duncan-Scillo)

A highly successful and well known stockman of Louisa county is James A. Duncan, who was born in Seaton, Illinois, on the 20th of November 1879. His parents, A. L. and Lucinda C. (Gilmore) Duncan were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. The father is a prominent stockman of western Illinois, making a specialty of the breeding and raising of Percheron horses and Hereford cattle, and is president of the Illinois Cattle Feeders Association. He was also one of the organizers of the Oakville State Savings Bank but has since transferred his stock to his son, James A. In his family were six sons and one daughter: Leemoine G., a resident of Seaton, Illinois; Mary A., who married William Keating, of Seaton; Fred T., who is residing in Gainesville, Texas; James A. (grandfather) our subject; John K. of Dallas, Texas; and Frank L. and Harland H.; also residents of Seaton. The father and his sons, Leemoine and Frank are the proprietors of the only lumberyard and elevator in Seaton, which is conducted under the name of A. L. Duncan & Sons.

After the completion of his education, which was acquired in the public schools of Seaton, James A. Duncan became associated with his father in business affairs. In 1895 he came to Oakville to take care of the grain and lumber business which his father has purchased of Elrick & Thompson and of which he had the management until 1905. After he had been conducting the business two years, or until 1895, his brother John K. became identified with him and for eight years they continued to have charge of their father’s interests here. At the expiration of that period, they disposed of their lumberyard and James A. Duncan purchased his brother’s interest in the grain business, which he continued to operate until January, 1907, when he sold out and went to Texas, there he remained until 1908. Returning to Oakville he was elected manager of the Farmers Grain Company, which was being organized, and was retained in that capacity until October, 1909 at which time he withdrew in order to devote his entire time to the administration of his private affairs. Some time preciously, in 1908, Mr. Duncan has purchased three hundred and twenty acres of land on Section 2, Huron township, Des Moines county, and Section 35, Elliott township, Louisa county. On the 1st of March, 1910, he took up his residence at his farm and is now devoting his undivided attention to the breeding and raising of stock. He makes a specialty of Poland China hogs, owning registered thoroughbreds, and he is also an extensive stock-feeder. In addition to his stock raising, Mr. Duncan is engaged in general faming and is meeting with most gratifying success in both of his ventures. is farm is highly improved, carefully cultivated and well stocked with a high grade of horses, cattle and hogs. In the fall of 1909 he and his brother-in-law, William Keating, bought five hundred acres of land of Issac Wagler, but in February, 1911 they sold this to T. G. Jamison and took two hundred and forty acres of his farm. Mr. Duncan now owns four hundred and forty acres in Louisa county. He is not only a director of the Farmers Grain Company but is also a director of the Oakville State Savings Bank.

On the 29th of November, 1899, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Duncan and Miss Maude Waterhouse, a daughter of Moses T. and Alice M. (Bell) Waterhouse, who were the parents of eleven children: William T;, James O; John M.; Daisy B,; the wife of G. W. Campbell, of Oakville; Maude, now Mrs. Duncan; Jacob; Ralph Roy; Nellie N.; the wife of G. H. Williams; Violet E;., who married Oscar Swanson; Raymond P.; and Elva M. who is at home. All reside in Oakville. To Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have been born five children but the youngest died in infancy. Those living are Myrtle M., Della F., Arthur L. and James H.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Duncan hold membership in the Presbyterian church, and he is also affiliated with the Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Rebekah lodge, of which his wife is also a member. His political views coincide with those of the republican party but his time and attention have always been too much absorbed by his business for him to participate in public affairs. Being placed in a responsible position in his early youth Mr. Duncan, although still young, has had the business experience of men several years his senior, and as a result he has developed the decision, judgment and sagacity absolutely essential in the conduct of the big undertakings in any vocation.

Seven children of A. L. and Lucinda (Gilmore) Duncan

Leemoine G.

Mary A.

Fred T.

James A. and Maud (Waterhouse)
Four Children:
Della
Jack
Myrtle and Oscar (Bjork)
Harlan
Child: Karen (Cote)

Harlan Bjork Obituary:

Harlan Bjork, 82, of Palm Harbor, Fla., formerly of Mediapolis and Morning Sun, died Oct. 27, 2006, at Peninsula Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Born Oct. 23, 1924, in Mediapolis, he was the son of Oscar and Myrtle Duncan Bjork. He married Janice Stonesifer in May 1955 in Alexandria, Va. She died June 20, 2006.

He was a career Army veteran, serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1977 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He graduated from the University of Iowa with an engineering degree. After retirement, he became a freelance photographer. He was a member of the Palm Harbor Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Karen Cote of Omaha; one brother, Howard Bjork of West Liberty; and one grandson. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Howard

Arthur L and Esther (Sodergren)
Elaine
Paul
James and Leona
James
Carroll
Shirley

John K.

Frank L.

Harland H.