1Census, Federal - 1900 - Pembina County, ND, Hamilton twsp, ED# 114, sheet 4B (Ancestry p 8 of 22). "Line 64 dwelling # 45 Household # 45
Krak, John head b Feb 1861 age 39 m. 12 yrs NY GER GER occ: Farmer
Elizabeth wife Jul 1859 40 12 ch b./ch living 5/5 MN Can Ger
Rosa A. dau Sep 1888 11 ND Can MN
Ruben J. son Jun 1890 9 ND CAN MN
Edna E. dau Sep 1894 5 ND Can MN
Flossie E. dau Jan 1897 3 ND Can MN
Dewey M. son Jan 1898 1 ND Can MN
Geiger, Edward servant Jun 1880 19 Can Can Can Immigrated 1896
Gillis, Jas servant Dec 1878 21 Iceland Iceland Iceland 1889."2Census, Federal - 1910 - Pembina Co., ND, cavalier twsp, ED# 141, sheet 4A (Ancestry 7 of 14). "1910 United States Federal Census about John Krak Name: John Krak
Age in 1910: 48
Estimated birth year: abt 1862
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Spouse's name: Lizzie Krak
Home in 1910: Cavalier, Pembina, North Dakota
OCC: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
John Krak 48
Lizzie Krak 49
Rosanna Krak 21
Ruben J Krak 10
Edna E Krak 15
Flossie C Krak 13
Dewey Mc K Krak 11
Miles R A Krak 8
Pansy P Krak 7."3Census, Federal - 1930 - Pembina Co., ND, Cavalier, ED #10; sheet 3-B; Ancestry p. 6 of 16, 22 Apr 1930. "Line 57 dwelling 54 Household 56 22 Apr 1930
Krak, Ruben J. Head owns Radio Farm age 39 m at 26 ND NY MI Farmer
Irene M. wife 36 23 ND Can Can
Mildred M. dau 7 ND ND ND
Ruby L. dau 3 ND ND ND
Jean K. dau 5/12 ND ND ND
Schluchter, Herbert L. Bro-in-law 24 s ND Can Can Farmer."4Ancestry.com, Message Board, 15 Feb 2011. "Ruben J. Krak was born on 23 June 1890 in North Dakota, and died in August 1974 in Hamilton, North Dakota. He married Irene M. Schluchter in about 1917. They had four daughters, two of whom are now deceased: Mildred Mae (Krak) Apuli (1922-1998) and Ruby L. (Krak) Vistad (1927-2010)."
5Census, Federal 1920, North Dakota, Pembina Co, Hamilton twsp - p. 4A. "Line 9 Dwelling # 24 Household # 25
Harry Carlson head rents age 31
Edna " wife 25
Ruben Krak head 29
Irene " wife 26."6Census, Federal 1940, Hamilton, Pembina Co, North Dakota . "Line 3 # of household 29 home owned value $1200 farm - Yes
Krak, Reuben J head age 49 completed grade 7 b. ND Farmer Other Income-Yes
Irene M wife 46 8 ND
Mildred M dau 17 H-3 ND
Ruby L dau 12 6 ND
Jean K dau 10 4 ND
Norma F dau 8 2 ND
John father 79 4 NY widowed unable to work."7Census, Federal - 1930 - Pembina Co, ND, Hamilton twsp, ED# 114, sheet 4B (Ancestry p 8 of 22).
8Social Security Death Index.
9World War I Draft Registration, A-33-1-34, Ancestry.com. This source gives birth date of June 23, 1891 and place as Hasmilton twsp.
10J Holmes, Baptismal certificate. received via email 28 Sep 2014. Gives birth year 1890.
11Social Security Death Index.
1Census, Federal - 1930 - Pembina Co., ND, Cavalier, ED #10; sheet 3-B; Ancestry p. 6 of 16. "Line 57 dwelling 54 Household 56 22 Apr 1930
Krak, Ruben J. Head owns Radio Farm age 39 m at 26 ND NY MI Farmer
Irene M. wife 36 23 ND Can Can
Mildred M. dau 7 ND ND ND
Ruby L. dau 3 ND ND ND
Jean K. dau 5/12 ND ND ND
Schluchter, Herbert L. Bro-in-law 24 s ND Can Can Farmer."2Census, Federal 1920, North Dakota, Pembina Co, Hamilton twsp - p. 4A. "Line 9 Dwelling # 24 Household # 25
Harry Carlson head rents age 31
Edna " wife 25
Ruben Krak head 29
Irene " wife 26."3Census, Federal 1940, North Dakota, Pembina Co, Hamilton . "Line 3 # of household 29 home owned value $1200 farm - Yes
Krak, Reuben J head age 49 completed grade 7 b. ND Farmer Other Income-Yes
Irene M wife 46 8 ND
Mildred M dau 17 H-3 ND
Ruby L dau 12 6 ND
Jean K dau 10 4 ND
Norma F dau 8 2 ND
John father 79 4 NY widowed unable to work."4Ancestry.com, Auer Family Tree; Owner: brophyal .
1Census, Federal - 1930 - Pembina Co., ND, Cavalier, ED #10; sheet 3-B; Ancestry p. 6 of 16. "Line 57 dwelling 54 Household 56 22 Apr 1930
Krak, Ruben J. Head owns Radio Farm age 39 m at 26 ND NY MI Farmer
Irene M. wife 36 23 ND Can Can
Mildred M. dau 7 ND ND ND
Ruby L. dau 3 ND ND ND
Jean K. dau 5/12 ND ND ND
Schluchter, Herbert L. Bro-in-law 24 s ND Can Can Farmer."2Ancestry.com, message Board, 15 Feb 2011.
3Census, Federal 1940, North Dakota, Pembina Co, Hamilton . "Line 3 # of household 29 home owned value $1200 farm - Yes
Krak, Reuben J head age 49 completed grade 7 b. ND Farmer Other Income-Yes
Irene M wife 46 8 ND
Mildred M dau 17 H-3 ND
Ruby L dau 12 6 ND
Jean K dau 10 4 ND
Norma F dau 8 2 ND
John father 79 4 NY widowed unable to work."
1Census, Federal - 1930 - Pembina Co., ND, Cavalier, ED #10; sheet 3-B; Ancestry p. 6 of 16. "Line 57 dwelling 54 Household 56 22 Apr 1930
Krak, Ruben J. Head owns Radio Farm age 39 m at 26 ND NY MI Farmer
Irene M. wife 36 23 ND Can Can
Mildred M. dau 7 ND ND ND
Ruby L. dau 3 ND ND ND
Jean K. dau 5/12 ND ND ND
Schluchter, Herbert L. Bro-in-law 24 s ND Can Can Farmer."2Census, Federal 1940, North Dakota, Pembina Co, Hamilton . "Line 3 # of household 29 home owned value $1200 farm - Yes
Krak, Reuben J head age 49 completed grade 7 b. ND Farmer Other Income-Yes
Irene M wife 46 8 ND
Mildred M dau 17 H-3 ND
Ruby L dau 12 6 ND
Jean K dau 10 4 ND
Norma F dau 8 2 ND
John father 79 4 NY widowed unable to work."3J Holmes, email, 28 Sep 2014. "My grandmother was Jean Kathryn (Krak) Smillie and she died on June 18, 2014.
My grandmother had (an old oak table and chairs that belonged to (her sster) Edna and her husband Harry) refinished when I was a kid and we used it for the kitchen table at her farmhouse. We used it for eating but it was also where we made cookies and entertained guests. My grandmother loved having company and encouraged all friends and family to stop by for coffee and cookies anytime they could."
1Eighteen39 Personal Property Assessment of Jo Daviess County, Illinois. "In 1839 the Federal Government owned all the lands in Jo Daviess County except for the town lots of Galena that were sold in 1837. The only monies that were available to County Government came from the personal property taxes, the Galena town lot taxes, and license fees. This had to suffice to build a court house, a jail, and to pay salaries.
It would be another eight years before those living outside of Galena could purchase their lands. These people were gambling that they could eventually own their lands. They hoped for preemption rights, which were eventually denied.
This Assessment book is at Recorder of Deeds Office at the Jo Daviess County Court House in Galena, Illinois
The column headings have been abbreviated in the following transcription. They include:
Horses & Mares
Asses, Jennies & Mules (these were either not counted, or there were none)
Cattle
Clocks & Watches
Carriages & Wagons
Carts
Retail Stores
Shares of Stock (none were enumerated)
Money actually Loaned
All other Kinds of Property
Total amount of taxable property
State Tax (not included in this transcription)
County Tax (not included in this transcription.)
Apple River Assessment Precinct:.". "Matthew White - 1 clock $10, other $25."2Census, Federal - 1850 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Irish Hollow Precinct, Ancestry p. 14.
3Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com. IGI Individual record lists a Matthew White, born 1812, Ireland, wife born 1815, Pennsylvannia, children Samuel, b. 1836 PA; Mary b. 1838 Ill: James, b. 1840, Illinois. This record matches that of This Matthew White's 1850 census in Irish Hollow.
4Census, Federal - 1840 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Small Pox, Ancestry p. 2 of 2. "Matthew White 1 male under 5 yrs old
1 male 20 and under 30
1 female under 5
1 female 20 and under 30."5Mathew White Estate Papers, Original on file Jo Daviess County, Illinois, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens. "Matthew White Estate Papers
State of Illinois Jo Daviess County In the County Court of said county sitting on a court of Probate 15th September Term AD 1862
Henry C. Park Ad,ministrator of the estate of Matthew White deceased
Application to sell real estate for the payment of debts
MaryAnn White, Samuel White, James White, Matilda White, Sarah White, Eliza Jane White, & Mary White, widow & heirs at law of Matthew White deceased
To the Hon. Matthew Nearoin Judge of the County Court of said county in Probate,
Your petitioner Henry C. Park administrator of the estate of Matthew White deceased respectfully shows That Matthew White late of said county departed this life on or aobut the sixth day of September AD 1861 intestate.
That letters of administration upon an estate of the said Matthew White deceased were granted by this court to your petitioner under date the 17th September AD 1861 and that your petitioner has filed in this court his Bond with good and sufficient security for the true & faithful performance of his duties in the administration of said estate as by the statute in such cases made provided is required. All of which matters and things will more fully appear by reference to the record of this in the office of the County Clerk of said county. And your petitioner would further show that the above named Mary Ann White one of said defendants is the widow of the said Matthew White deceased & is entitled to Dower in the land hereinafter described & the above named Samuel White, James White, Matilda White, Sarah White, Eliza Jane White, & Mary White are the children and heirs at law of the said Matthew White deceased and the only heirs at law. Matthew White an infant heir of the said Matthew White deceased having died intestate in the county of Jo Daviess and the state of Illinois a few weeks prior to this application & the other defendant heirs being his heirs and only heirs at law of the said infant Matthew White & that no administration has been taken upon his estate.
That Matilda White and Eliza Jane White are under eighteen years of age and that Sarah White is over eighteen years of age and all the other defendants are over twenty-one years of age. That Samuel White and James White are not now resident in this state and that Sarah White is now residing in the county of Carroll in this state and that all the other defendants are residents of the County of Jo Daviess, Illinois.
And your petitioner would further show that all the personal property of the estate of Matthew White deceased
his intestate has been exhausted in the payment of debts & that the debts now due from said estate amount to the sum of $399.68. That the net proceeds of a sale of real estate under decree of this court after paying costs & expenses of petition sale and the widows dower is the sum of $149.01 which deducted from the sum of the debts now due leaves a balance due from said estate of the sum of $250.67 for the payment of which it will be necessary to sell lands of said estate.
And your petitioner shows that Matthew White deceased has intestate died seized of the following lands to wit,
The west half of the northeast quarter of section twenty six in township twentyseven north of range one east of the fourth Principal meridian which land your petitioner prays may be sold for the payment of debts.
And your petitioner to that end prays that the said Mary Ann White, Samuel White, James White, Matilda White, Sarah White, Eliza Jane White, & Mary White be made defendants here & that summons ______ & ____ & that Publication of notice be made unto Samuel White & James White & that summons to Sarah White be directed to the Sheriff of Carroll County to execute & that on coming in of said defendants Guardian ad litum be appointed unto Matilda White and Eliza Jane White minor defendants & that those freeholders be appointed companions to ___________ Dower to the widow Mary Ann in said land & that an order of sale of said land be entered in the Land Court for the payment of debts paid intestate ______ Petitioner as a duly bound will soon pray _____
AS Cummings
_____ ________ Petition
State of Illinois
Jo Daviess County
This day came before me Henry C. Park the Petitioner in the above Petition ________ ____ ____ ________ _______ ________ & _________ as follows, That the statements in said petition are true in substance and in fact, sworn _______________ before me this 28th day of August 1862.
Richard Seal, clk Henry C. Park
Note: Document dated March 1864 indicate the land was sold to Martin Donohue for $364.00." There are 10 documents dated from Sep 1861 to Mar 1864.6Census, Federal - 1860 - JoDaviess Co., Illinois, Rice twsp, Ancestry p. 12 of 16, 10 Jul 1860. "Line 34
Matthew White 35 farmer real value $3500 personal $400 b. Ireland
Mary Ann 30 Ireland
Matilda 13 Illinois
Mary J 6 Illinois." If this is the correct Matthew White, the age is wrong. He should be 48 not 35. No Mary J. appears in his estate papers. This may be a child that Mary Ann brought with her to the marriage.7Mathew White Estate Papers.
8Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com.
2Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com.
1Census, Federal - 1850 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Irish Hollow Precinct.
2Census, Federal - 1860 - Jo Daviess Co., IL, Elizabeth Twsp, ncestry p. 32 of 37, Ancestry.com. Samuel is working as a farm hand for the family of Ephraim Story. His sister Eliza Jane is working for the family next door.
1Census, Federal - 1850 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Irish Hollow Precinct.
1Census, Federal - 1860 - JoDaviess Co., Illinois, Rice twsp, Ancestry p. 12 of 16.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, Film # 457353.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, Film # 457353.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, Film # 457353.
1Census, Federal - 1850 - Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Irish Hollow Precinct, Ancestry p.12.
2Census, Federal - 1880 - Jo Daviess Co, IL, Elizabeth, p. 308D, Ancestry p. 12.
3Jo Daviess County Biographies; Portraits and Biographicals-Samuel White, Elizabeth Township, 1888, Jo Daviess County website. "Jo Daviess County
Biographies
Samuel White Elizabeth Township
Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters
Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006.". "Jo Daviess County
Biographies
Samuel White Elizabeth Township
Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters."
1Census, Federal - 1880 - Jo Daviess Co, IL, Elizabeth, p. 308D.
2Jo Daviess County Biographies; Portraits and Biographicals-Samuel White, Elizabeth Township, 1888, Jo Daviess County website. "Jo Daviess County
Biographies
Samuel White Elizabeth Township
Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters
Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006.".
1Census, Federal - 1880 - Jo Daviess Co, IL, Elizabeth, p. 308D.
2Jo Daviess County Biographies; Portraits and Biographicals-Samuel White, Elizabeth Township, 1888, Jo Daviess County website. "Jo Daviess County
Biographies
Samuel White Elizabeth Township
Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters
Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006.".
1Census, Federal - 1880 - Jo Daviess Co, IL, Elizabeth, p. 308 D (Ancestry p. 12).
2Jo Daviess County Biographies; Portraits and Biographicals-Samuel White, Elizabeth Township, 1888, Jo Daviess County website. "Jo Daviess County
Biographies
Samuel White Elizabeth Township
Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters
Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006.".
1Census, Federal - 1880 - Jo Daviess Co, IL, Elizabeth, p. 308 D (Ancestry p. 12).
2Jo Daviess County Biographies; Portraits and Biographicals-Samuel White, Elizabeth Township, 1888, Jo Daviess County website. "Jo Daviess County
Biographies
Samuel White Elizabeth Township
Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters
Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006.".
1Jo Daviess County Biographies; Portraits and Biographicals-Samuel White, Elizabeth Township, 1888, Jo Daviess County website. "Jo Daviess County
Biographies
Samuel White Elizabeth Township
Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters
Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006.".
1Jo Daviess County Biographies; Portraits and Biographicals-Samuel White, Elizabeth Township, 1888, Jo Daviess County website. "Jo Daviess County
Biographies
Samuel White Elizabeth Township
Samuel White is a fine representative of the citizen-soldies of our country, who, after taking an active part in the late Civil War, quietly settled down to some peaceful vocation, and have since been important factors in promoting the material prosperity and growth o the United States.He is profitably engaged in farming and stock-raising in Elizabeth Township, owning here a finely-tilled and highly productive farm on section 34. Our subject is a native of Ireland born April 29, 1840 to RObert and Jane (Wilson) also natives of Ireland. When he was about seven years old his parents came to this country, embarking on a sailing vessel at Belfast, and after a voyage of five weeks landed in America, and came directly to Jo Daviess County. The father bought land in this township, and settling thereon,commencd to build up a home. He was however, spared to this family but a short time thereafter, his death occurring while yet in life's prime in 1849. His wife subsequently married William Shannon, with whom she resides, near Mt. Carroll IL. By her first marriage she became the mother of three childre - Samuel of whom we write; Henrietta, wife of Robert Moore of Carroll County IL and James W. who l ives in MO. By her second marriage Mrs.Shannon has five children, four of whom survive - John a resident of Colorado; Willoughby who lives in Carroll Co IL; Maggie wife of David Doty of KS adn Benjamin who lives with his parents.
The subject of this sketch passed boyhood on a farm, receiving his education in the district schools of this county, and being fond of reading, has always aimed to keep posted in all topics of interest, and has a good fund of general knowledge. Aug. 6, 1862 being then a young man of 22 years, he showed his patriotic devotion to the country of his adoption by enlisting as a private in Co I, 96th IL Inf.; his regiment being attached to the Army of the Cumberland during the most of its service. Our subject fought bravely at Lookout Mtn. at the siege of Nashville, of Franklin, and again at the siege of Atlanta, taking an honorable part in nearly all of the important battles fought by the Army of the Cumberland, proving to be an efficient, courageous soldier. He was honorably discharged from the army June 29, 1865. After his experience of military l ife our subject returned to Jo Daviess County, and with the exception of about five years spent in the lumberling and mill business in California, has resided hereever since, settling on his present farm in the spring of 1874. He devotes himself to the management of his farming and stock raising interests and his 160 acres of land is under a high state of cultivation, is provided iwth a good set of buildings and everything necessary to conduct agricultur advantageously. The marriage of our subject to Elizabeth Eadie took place March 20, 1873. She was born August 24, 1848, her parents being John and Mary Eadie of whom mention is made in another part of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. White were the parents of fice children - Mary J., William W., Jessie E., Blanche E., and Olive M. (deceased).
Mr. White is virtually a self-made man, having had to work his way up to his present prosperous circumstances with no other capital to start on than his own stalwart manhood, a clear head, and good capabilities. He is in every respect a conscientious, straightforward man, and as a good citizen, seeks in all ways possible to promote the good of this community. He and his estimable wife take an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of Hanover, of which they are respected members. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity.
From Portraits and Biographicsal Pg 789, Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Christine Walters
Copyright © Christine Walters March 2006.".
1Rahlmeier, an Email from Margaret Ann Jenstad dated 26 Jul 2003. "Vergil was a rail depot agent, Aloliance, Nebraska."
2Ancestry.com. Ancestry DNA Match project "My Roots Family Tree" of Susan Wagner.
1Rahlmeier, an Email from Margaret Ann Jenstad dated 26 Jul 2003.
2Census, Federal - 1930 - Valley Co., Nebraska, Ord. "1930 United States Federal Census about Olive W Rothmeyer
Name: Olive W Rothmeyer
[Olive W Rahlmeyer]
[Olive W Rahloncyer]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Nebraska
Race: White
Home in 1930: Ord, Valley, Nebraska
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Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Ernest B Rothmeyer
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Name: Anna R Rothmeyer
Mother's Birthplace: Wisconsin
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Ernest B Rothmeyer 59
Anna R Rothmeyer 53
Olive W Rothmeyer 21."3Ancestry.com. Ancestry DNA Match project "My Roots Family Tree" of Susan Wagner.
1George Wintermantle, Letter from George Wintermantle to Mathilda Druschel 1/16/1908, Personal files of Dianne Z. Stevens, 1301 Reetz Road, Madison, WI 53711. Translation by Renata Schwertl - 1983. " On June 19th my son Friedrich got married to Laura Witwen, daughter of John Witwen, whose father built the (?) mill. The wedding was in Baraboo where the family is living now. John is the county treasuer."
2History of Sauk County, Wisconsin, Chicago: Western Historic Company, published 1880., Wisconsin State Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706. "Baraboo:
John P. Witwen, was born in Switzerland, Feb 9, 1840; came to America in June, 1851; is the son of John P. Witwen and Elizabeth Luetscher, both natives of Switzerland; lived in Watertown, Wis., one year and then came to Sauk City and remained there until 1856; then moved on a farm in the town of Troy; he lived there until Aug. 15, 1862, when he enlisted in Co. K. 26th W.V.I.; served until June 13, 1865, when he was mustered out; was in all the battles his regiment participated in except Chancellorsville and Gettysburg; returned to Troy, and lived there until Jan. 1, 1877; he was elected County Clerk in 1876 and holds that office at the present time; has conducted the Troy Flouring Mill since 1867; was Town Clerk in Troy during the years of 1870 and 1871; also Town Treasurer for two years in 1873 and 1874. Was married in the town of Granville, Milwaukee Co., April 11, 1867 to Susan B. Leister; she was born in the town of Granville, Milwaukee Co., Wis., Sept. 17, 1846; they have three children - Lovina, Mary C. and Emma S.; lost one son George, who was born Feb. 19, 1871 and died Oct. 5, 1874."
1History of Sauk County, Wisconsin, Chicago: Western Historic Company, published 1880., John P. Witwen, Wisconsin State Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706.
1History of Sauk County, Wisconsin, Chicago: Western Historic Company, published 1880., John P. Witwen, Wisconsin State Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706. "they have three children - Lovina, Mary C. and Emma S."
1History of Sauk County, Wisconsin, Chicago: Western Historic Company, published 1880., John P. Witwen, Wisconsin State Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706. "they have three children - Lovina, Mary C. and Emma S."
1History of Sauk County, Wisconsin, Chicago: Western Historic Company, published 1880., John P. Witwen, Wisconsin State Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706. "they have three children - Lovina, Mary C. and Emma S."
1History of Sauk County, Wisconsin, Chicago: Western Historic Company, published 1880., John P. Witwen, Wisconsin State Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706. "(They) lost one son George, who was born Feb. 19, 1871 and died Oct. 5, 1874."
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, File #471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, File #471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, Film # 471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, Film # 471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, Film # 471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, Film # 471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, Film # 471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, File #471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, File #471424.
1Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.com, File #471424.
1Wisconsin - Clark Co Marriage Records before 1907, vol2, #303, Wisconsin State Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706.
1Wisconsin - Clark Co Marriage Records before 1907, vol2, #303, Wisconsin State Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706.