1Bill Moyer, Britzius File II. 18 pages of journal describing Bill's trip in June 1988 with his daughter, Rebecca, to Bisterscheid in Germany; plus family sheets for George Britzius, b. 4 Nov 1845; and Adam, b.21 Oct 1852; and a map of Bisterschied area.
2Census, Federal - 1930 - Wheatland Co., Montana, Mansure, ED # 19, Ancestry p. 1 of 2. "Line 35 dwelling 9 Family 9
Britzius, Albert Head age 52 m at 27 MN OH MN Farmer
Mary wife 45 20 MN OH IL
Berniece dau 12 IA MN MN
Line 47 dwelling 11 Family 11
Britzius, Edward Head age 41 m at 23 MN IA IA Farmer
Ruth wife 37 19 WI WI WI
Ellen dau 15 MT MN WI
Phil son 13 MT MN WI
page 2
Merle son 8 MT MN WI
Line 52 dwelling 12 family 12
Britzius, George Head 48 24 MN OH OH Farmer
Bertha wife 45 21 WI Berlin, Ger Berlin, Ger
Robert son 20 S MN MN WI Laborer on farm."3Census, Federal - 1930 - Wheatland Co., Montana, Mansure, ED # 19, Ancestry p. 1 of 2.
1Census, Federal - 1930 - Wheatland Co., Montana, Mansure, ED # 19, Ancestry p. 1 of 2, 2 Apr 1930. "Line 35 dwelling 9 Family 9
Britzius, Albert Head age 52 m at 27 MN OH MN Farmer
Mary wife 45 20 MN OH IL
Berniece dau 12 IA MN MN
Line 47 dwelling 11 Family 11
Britzius, Edward Head age 41 m at 23 MN IA IA Farmer
Ruth wife 37 19 WI WI WI
Ellen dau 15 MT MN WI
Phil son 13 MT MN WI
page 2
Merle son 8 MT MN WI
Line 52 dwelling 12 family 12
Britzius, George Head 48 24 MN OH OH Farmer
Bertha wife 45 21 WI Berlin, Ger Berlin, Ger
Robert son 20 S MN MN WI Laborer on farm."2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.
4Census, Federal - 1930 - Wheatland Co., Montana, Mansure, ED # 19, Ancestry p. 1 of 2.
1Census, Federal - 1930 - Wheatland Co., Montana, Mansure, ED # 19, Ancestry p. 1 of 2. "Line 35 dwelling 9 Family 9
Britzius, Albert Head age 52 m at 27 MN OH MN Farmer
Mary wife 45 20 MN OH IL
Berniece dau 12 IA MN MN
Line 47 dwelling 11 Family 11
Britzius, Edward Head age 41 m at 23 MN IA IA Farmer
Ruth wife 37 19 WI WI WI
Ellen dau 15 MT MN WI
Phil son 13 MT MN WI
page 2
Merle son 8 MT MN WI
Line 52 dwelling 12 family 12
Britzius, George Head 48 24 MN OH OH Farmer
Bertha wife 45 21 WI Berlin, Ger Berlin, Ger
Robert son 20 S MN MN WI Laborer on farm."
1Census, Federal - 1930 - Wheatland Co., Montana, Mansure, ED # 19, Ancestry p. 1 of 2. "Line 35 dwelling 9 Family 9
Britzius, Albert Head age 52 m at 27 MN OH MN Farmer
Mary wife 45 20 MN OH IL
Berniece dau 12 IA MN MN
Line 47 dwelling 11 Family 11
Britzius, Edward Head age 41 m at 23 MN IA IA Farmer
Ruth wife 37 19 WI WI WI
Ellen dau 15 MT MN WI
Phil son 13 MT MN WI
page 2
Merle son 8 MT MN WI
Line 52 dwelling 12 family 12
Britzius, George Head 48 24 MN OH OH Farmer
Bertha wife 45 21 WI Berlin, Ger Berlin, Ger
Robert son 20 S MN MN WI Laborer on farm."
1Bill Moyer, Britzius File II. 18 pages of journal describing Bill's trip in June 1988 with his daughter, Rebecca, to Bisterscheid in Germany; plus family sheets for George Britzius, b. 4 Nov 1845; and Adam, b.21 Oct 1852; and a map of Bisterschied area.
2Census, Federal - 1930 - Wheatland Co., Montana, Mansure, ED # 19, sheet 1B; Ancestry p. 2 of 2. "Line 35 dwelling 9 Family 9
Britzius, Albert Head age 52 m at 27 MN OH MN Farmer
Mary wife 45 20 MN OH IL
Berniece dau 12 IA MN MN
Line 47 dwelling 11 Family 11
Britzius, Edward Head age 41 m at 23 MN IA IA Farmer
Ruth wife 37 19 WI WI WI
Ellen dau 15 MT MN WI
Phil son 13 MT MN WI
page 2
Merle son 8 MT MN WI
Line 52 dwelling 12 family 12
Britzius, George Head 48 24 MN OH OH Farmer
Bertha wife 45 21 WI Berlin, Ger Berlin, Ger
Robert son 20 S MN MN WI Laborer on farm."
1Census, Federal - 1930 - Lake Co., South Dakota, Madison, ED#10, Ancestry p. 23 of 26, 14 Apr 1930.
2Ancestry.com, Wasem/Block Family Tree.
3Census, Federal - 1920 - Lake Co., South Dakota, LeRoy, ED # 122, sheet 3B; Ancestry p. 6 of 10, 8 Jan 1920.
4Census, Federal - 1930 - Lake Co., South Dakota, Madison, ED#10.
1Census, Federal - 1920 - Lake Co., South Dakota, LeRoy, ED # 122, sheet 3B; Ancestry p. 6 of 10.
2Census, Federal - 1930 - Lake Co., South Dakota, Madison, ED#10, Ancestry p. 23 of 26.
3Ancestry.com, Wasem/Block Family Tree.
4Social Security Death Index.
5Social Security Death Index.
6Census, Federal - 1930 - Lake Co., South Dakota, Madison, ED#10.
1Ancestry.com, Newspaper article, 28 Jun 1950. "Dover Mayor, Two Girls Killed in Plane Crash
(Photo Caption) - Dover'sMayor And Two Young Girls died when a plane crashed near St. Charles early Tuesday night. The twisted wreckage is shown in a ditch along highway 14 shortly after the crash. Traffic on the highway was blocked in both directions for some time as civil aeronautics officials investigated.
Dover, Minn. - (Special) - Three persons died in a plane crash near here Tuesday night, turning into tragedy an early evening pleasure ride for Dover's mayor and two little girls.
Elmer A. Britzius, 57, candidate for the state legislature, widely known retired farmer and businessman, and Joan Herman, nine, were killed outright; Mary Rose Herman, ten, died en route to a Rochester hospital.
The plane crashed on highway 14, two miles west of St. Charles about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Britzius was flying his own plane and had been taking the two sisters for a pleasure ride to Winona and back.
Witnesses said the machine came in for an apparent landing on a field next to the highway, its engine sputtered, and then a wing tip grazed the concrete highway, throwing the plane around and into a ditch.
Rush to Plane
Motorists reportedly rushed to the wrteckage and succeeded in pulling Mary Rose from the debris unconscious but breathing. She died a short time later.
Britzius was pinned under the engine and the other young passenger was also trapped in the wreckage. Both were dead when witnesses got to the plane.
The two sisters had often gone for rides with Britzius as had scores of other youngsters in the area. In fact, several were waiting at the landing strip on Britzius' farm near-by for the plane to return, having been promised rides last night.
Britzius held a pilot's lisence and had made a practice of giving neighborhood children free rides. He was a man of many interests, owning several farms in the area, a hotel in Dover, and having invented a number of articles.
When only 17, Britzius invented and patented a milk strainer. One of his later inventions - a cone-shaped paper popcorn sack -led to the opening of a small manufacturing plant here, which his only son, Edison, managed.
Mayor of Dover
A Life-long resident of this area, Britzius had been mayor here for three terms and had filed recently as a candidate for the state house of representatives.
The two girls were daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Herman, Dover. There are four other children in the family: Oka May, Alvin, Rex, Rodney, all of Dover. Mr. Herman is a carpenter.
Britzius is survived by his wife, three daughters and a son: Mrs. Burton Henry, Dover, Mrs. Vernon Anderson, Rochester, Mrs. T. R. Kangas, Guam, and Edison, Dover, and one sister, Mrs. Leroy Millard, Dover. A son, Harold, is dead.
He married Mabel Cunningham at Viola, Minn., August 15, 1914. Britzius was born in Quincy township near here October 14, 1892.
Funeral services for Britzius will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Dover Methodist church with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at Rendernick's funeral parlor, St. Charles.
Services for the two girls will be held at the school house here, but the time has not been set.
(Photo Caption) - A Wing Of Elmer A. Britzius' Plane, shown above after it crashed last night, reportedly grazed the concrete highway, throwing the ship around and into a ditch. Witnesses said the pilot aparently was coming in for a landing on a farm field and then changed his mind. As he tried to gain altitude the motor sputtered and the plane crashed." Winona Republican - p. 1 and 4 The article has two photos of the mangled plane and also pictures of the two little girls.
1Ancestry.com.
2Dawn Anderson, email of 22Mar2016.
1Ancestry.com, Newspaper article RE: father's death.
2Henry M. Burt, First Century of Springfield, Biographical and Genealogica, The"
1899, p.47147361.
1Britzius File III, p. 4. 30 pages of copied documents received by Dianne Stevens from Bill Moyer on 10 Mar 2005.
2Ancestry.com, Tschumper-Einhorn Family Tree.
3Hill, H.H. and company, History of Winona County, Chicago, H. H. Hill 1883, p. 714, internet. "Jacob Brizius, farmer, was born in Germany in 1812. He was apprenticed to the cooper trade, working at the trade for some years. He enlisted in the Bavarian army and served twelve years, raising to the rank of sergent. In 1847 he came to America, settling in Ohio, where he worked at his trade for some ten years, when he came west to the Trout valley. With his wife he trudged his way through the valley, becoming lost and almost discourged by the difficulties he experienced, but like the old soldier he was, he pushed on until he found the place he thought would suit him, which he settled on and where he has remained ever since. He has by dint of hard work and perseverance gotten himself one of the finest farms in the valley. He was married in 1848 to Miss Catherine Wasen, by whom he has thirteen children, three of whom are dead. Jacob has held the position of supervisor. He is Evangelical in religion and a republican in politics. He is a man of sterling integrity and is looked upon as one of the fathers of the settlement. He is still a hale, hearty old man and takes an active interest in public affairs. (History of Winona County, page 714)."
1Sheri Wheeler@qwest.net, Wheeler Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
2Ancestry.com, Funeral notice of Catherine Wasem Britzius. "Death and Funeral Notices Regarding Catherine Wasem Britzius
The following is taken from 2 small articles, dated 12-23-09 and 12-27-09, that were printed in the Winona Daily Republican-Herald.
Catherine Britzius died on Wednesday, 12-22-1909, at 6:00 PM at the home of her daughter, Sarah (Gustave) Markwardt, 916 W Broadway. The funeral was held at 10:00 AM, on Sunday, 12-26-1909, at Immanuel Evangelical Church*, with the Rev. A. Geyman officiating. An additional service was held in the afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Oak Ridge Evangelical Church**, with Rev. J. M. Baitinger, of St. Paul, and Rev. C. B. Engelhart, of St. Charles, assisting Rev. Geyman. Pallbearers were George Stephan, Sr. (George had been married to Elizabeth Britzius, who died in 1882; he was Catherine's son-in-law), Theobald D. Britzius (Catherine's nephew), Jacob J. Stephan (brother of George Stephan, Sr.), George Stephan, Jr. (Catherine's grandson), V. Denzer (presumed family friend), and Earl Fischer (Catherine's grandson). The children present at the service were Jacob Britzius of Spring Valley, Henry Britzius of Duluth, Mrs. John Fischer (Lottie Britzius) of Mound City, South Dakota, Mrs. John Tschumper (Ida Britzius) of Wilson, Mrs. G. Markwardt (Sarah Britzius) of Winona, and Emma Britzius of Winona. Interment was made at the Oak Ridge Cemetery***.
* Immanuel Evangelical Church is now named "Immanuel United Methodist Church" and remains located at the corner of South Baker and W. Sanborn Streets in Winona.
** Oak Ridge Evangelical Church is presumed to be the church that was adjacent to the cemetery before being torn down.
*** Oak Ridge Cemetery (now known as “Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery” or “Zion Evangelical Cemetery”) is described by “C. Kay” at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2222481&CScn=zion+evangelical+cemetery& CScntry=4&CSst=25&CScnty=1394& as follows: “There used to be a church adjacent to the cemetery that has been torn down. The oldest dated tombstone is for Rosina Blanchard, who died December 24, 1873 at the age of nine years. There are 99+ marked graves but it is obvious there are also unmarked graves. This is still an active cemetery.”."3Ancestry.com, Tschumper-Einhorn Family Tree.
1Sheri Wheeler@qwest.net, Wheeler Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
1Sheri Wheeler@qwest.net, Wheeler Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
1Sheri Wheeler@qwest.net, Wheeler Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
1Sheri Wheeler@qwest.net, Wheeler Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.
1Ancestry.com, One World Tree.
2Bill Moyer, Britzius File II, p. 16. 18 pages of journal describing Bill's trip in June 1988 with his daughter, Rebecca, to Bisterscheid in Germany; plus family sheets for George Britzius, b. 4 Nov 1845; and Adam, b.21 Oct 1852; and a map of Bisterschied area.
1Ancestry.com, One World Tree.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.
1Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 17 Mar 2005.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Darlene Linsmeyer Email.
4Darlene Linsmeyer Email.
5Social Security Death Index.
1Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 17 Mar 2005.
2Darlene and Joan Holt visit 26 Aug 2005.
3Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 22 Mar 2005.
4Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 25 Jun 2006. "Dear Dianne: Just to let you know, our mom passed away on June 20. She went peacefully in her sleep. we had the funeral today, Saturday. A lot of people came to pay their respects. My cousins,(Erma's children) Howard, Patsy and Leone were here for the funeral. We got together on June 11 for her birthday. My sisters Joan and Bonnie and our brother Albert and wife Peggy had dinner with her at the Nursing Home on Sunday before her birthday. She was 93 years old. And though I will miss her terribly, I know she is in a better place. Since she had the stroke almost 4 years ago, she had very little to look forward to. I know she was ready to die.
I will be in touch with you soon.
Love, your cousin, Darlene."5Obituary, Unknown newspaper, June 29, p. 24. "Emma Holt, 93, of Park Falls, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Park Manor Nursing Home, Park Falls.
Services were held Saturday, June 24, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Butternut; Father James Jackson officiating.
Burial was in St. Ceclia Cemetery, Butternut.
She was born June 12, 1913, in Christie; the daughter of Clifford and Lottie (Demouth) Nutting.
Her early life and schooling were in Butternut.
She married Albert Holt Nov. 21, 1935 in Park Falls.
She was a homemaaker and worked for Park Manor Nursing Home as a nurse's aid for 22 years.
She was a member of the Catholic Foresters.
She is survived by five children, Albert "Swede" (Peggy) Holt of Butternut, Darlene Linsmeyer of Butternut, Donald "Duck" (Shirley) Holt of Greenfield, Joan (Gary) Cooley of Park Falls and Bonnie (Harland) Ball of Park Falls; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Delores (Floyd) Johnson of Shelton, WA, and Joan (Roger) Hamann of Appleton; her speciaol friend, Gerald Robbbins of Park Falls; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceeded in death by her husband; a grandson, Casey Holt; three brothers; and a sister."
1Darlene Linsmeyer Email.
2Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 22 Mar 2005.
1Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 17 Mar 2005.
2Darlene and Joan Holt visit 26 Aug 2005.
3Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 22 Dec 2006.
1Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 17 Mar 2005.
2Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 22 Mar 2005.
1Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 17 Mar 2005.
2Darlene and Joan Holt visit 26 Aug 2005.
1Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 17 Mar 2005.
2Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 22 Mar 2005.
1Census, Federal - 1910 - Clark Co, WI, Loyal, Ancestry p. 15.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.
1Darlene and Joan Holt visit 26 Aug 2005.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.
1Darlene Linsmeyer Email, 17 Mar 2005.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.