BACH, CHRISTOF, listed as member in 1869, 1870 and 1873; assigned 2 seats in pew 14 for both 1875 and 1876; contributed to the first building fund of 1861; contributed to the furniture and bell collections of 1870; in 1870 he also purchased a cemetery lot; served as clerk at the 1878 parish council election. [The 1869 list of original parishioners lists both Christoph and Christopher Bach as parishioners, so there are 2 separate men here. After the 1869 listing however, it becomes almost impossible to determine which one contributed to which collection and pew rent.]

BACH, DOMINIC, born in France on 15 Oct 18001, he married Margaret ....., born 14 Apr 1808 (cem). Their known children were all born in France. In the 1855 state census there are 8 males and 2 females in their household. By 1870 they appear to have established a very prosperous farm. They own 214 acres, 100 of which are in cultivation. They have 6 horses, 5 cows, 2 work ox, 4 young cattle, 35 sheep and 8 pigs, and have managed to harvest an abundant amount of farm produce. Their harvest for the year amounted to: 800 bu. Wheat, 100 bu. Indian corn, 500 bu. Oats, 40 bu. Barley; they also had 160 lb. Wool, 50 bu. Of Irish potatoes, 500 lb. Butter and 50 tons of hay.

They were the parents of: Christopher, born 1831 Nicholas, born 1833 Magdalene, born 1836, married John Guepe Peter, born 1838 Judea, born 1841 John, born 1843 Charles, born 1845, died 4 Aug. 1874 age 29; married Mary Anna...., who died 22 Aug 1898 age 55. Isadore, born 1851

Dominic Bach died 16 April 1896 at age 96 and Margaret died 24 Apr 1895 at age 83. Both are buried in the parish cemetery. Listed as a member in 1869 thru 1874; in 1875 rented 2 seats in pew 7, but in 1876 rented only one seat in pew 7; member in 1877; contributed to the first building fund in 1861; donated to the bell, salary and furniture collections of 1870; bought cemetery lot #42 in 1869. Loaned the parish money from time to time.

BANNON, JAMES, born 28 May 1852 in Wis. To Owen and Rose Hoey Bannon, he spent his entire youth in New Cassel, attending school there. In 1871 he entered high school in Fond du Lac, and then taught school at New Cassel for five years. He later decided to continue his education, attending Northwestern University at Evanston, Ill for two years. He married on 10 Sept 1878 Miss Bertha Husting (born 1853), and assumed complete management of his father's farm in 1880. In 1927 they are residing in Mott. N.D. James and Bertha Bannon were the parents of: Arnold M. (Jacob A. in baptismal register), born 25 (20) Oct. 1879 and bapt 27 Oct. 1879; Susanna Mary, born 14/13 Aug. bapt. 15 Aug. 1881 Peter Eugene, born and bapt 15 may 1883 Edward, born 2 Feb and bapt 8 Feb. 1885 Jacob R. born 14 Dec and bapt 19 Dec 1886 Roland, born 8 Dec 1887 Roselia, born 11 Apr and bapt 14 Apr 1889 In 1882 James was nominated clerk of the court, and has held the office of Supervisor, and chairman of the Town Board. He served as President of the New Cassel Branch, No. 57, Catholic Knights, of which he was a charter member. James died in 1938 and Bertha died in 1942.

BANNON, OWEN, Farmer in section 7, Town of Auburn; born in County Louth, Ireland on 22 Oct. 1806, the son of Michael and Ann Bannon; came to America in 1834, and worked sixteen years as a laborer in Dutchess Co. NY. He married in 1849 Miss Rose Hoye of Ireland, who came to America in 1847. In May 1850 they came to Auburn and bought 160 acres of land; only 10 acres were cleared, and on that clearing was a floorless and doorless log home; holes were cut for doors and windows and blankets hung over the openings, giving slight protection against the bears that used to be neighborly, so much so as to occasionally "borrow" a pig of the Bannons. On one occasion Mr. Bannon and two other men discovered a bear about to seize one of his hogs. The night was dark and rainy. One of the men started for a house nearby to get a gun, and after he had been gone some time the other man went to see what had become of the first one, leaving Mr. Bannon alone to watch the bruin. The rain fell in torrents, but he continued to watch until at length he came to the conclusion that his comrades did not intend to return. He passed on one side of a log, the bear being on the other, and leaving the hog to its fate went to the house. Thoroughly drenched, he at length reached home where he found the two men sitting by the fire. In a short time he heard the cries of the hog and in the morning found some of the pieces. The 1850 Federal Census shows Owen Bannon as the owner of 12 improved and 148 unimproved acres; the value of his farm was listed as $800 while the value of farm implements was only $10. He owned 2 milch cows, 2 work ox, and 2 'other' cattle. He also had 10 swine, and the total value of his livestock was listed as $86. He as yet had no extra crops put aside, but had 60 lb. Of Irish Potatoes, a small amount of buckwheat, and 40 lb. Of butter. The Bannons over time expanded their holdings to 440 acres and built a brick farmhouse. Their son Michael Bannon was born Jan 28, 1850. He attended Milton College, and graduated from Notre Dam; his death on 10 Jan. 1880 was a severe blow to the family. Their second son James was born May 28, 1852 and attended Northwestern College at Evansville, Ill; he married Sept 10, 1878 Miss Bertha Husting, of New Cassel. The first Mass in the area was held in the Bannon home. Owen was one of the original trustees of St. Matthew's who signed a contract in 1861 for the construction of a church for the parishioners. He is included in the membership lists of 1869 thru 1877; he also donated to the bell, rectory, salary and furniture collections taken in 1870. Rose Hoey Bannon died on 22 Oct. 1889, at age 68. John Owen Bannon died 29 Oct. 1891. He is included in the membership lists of 1869 thru 1877; in 1875 he rented 2 seats in pew 1, and in 1876 rented 2 seats in pew 2; he also donated to the bell, rectory, salary and furniture collections taken in 1870, and to the baptismal font collection in 1877. He served as a trustee on the parish council in 1875.

BARNES, WILLIAM J. - Dated: 6-11-1904
William J. Barnes, died at his residence, 172 Fifth Street, Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock, aged 67 years. He was born in Plattsburg, N.Y. on March 20, 1837. He leaves a wife and three children, Hiram C. who lives in Campbellsport, Percy L. of Marshfield, and Minnie who is at home with her mother. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 o'clock from the residence to Rienzi Cemetery. Mr. Barnes was as member of the Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry during the latter part of the civil war. He joined the local Grand Army Post in 1890 and was chosen junior vice-commander at the last election. There will be a special meeting of the post this evening to make arrangements for the funeral.

BARRY, THOMAS SR. - Dated: 1-4-1929
CHILTON POLICE CHIEF EXPIRES
Thomas Barry, Sr., Officer For 20 Years, Dies At Appleton. The funeral of Thomas Barry Sr., for 20 years chief of Police at Chilton and well known throughout Calumet county, who died Wednesday from pneumonia at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, will be held Saturday morning from St. Augustine church in Chilton, the Rev. J.E. Meagher officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Barry was forced to give up his work more than a month ago because of illness. On December 26 he underwent an operation for gallstones. The deceased was born at Erie, Pa., on August 15, 1855, and came to
Wisconsin with his parents when an infant, the family settling in the Town of Granville near Milwaukee.
Later the family moved to Calumet County. On July 18, 1883, he was married to Theresa King in the Town of Rantoul. After their marriage they took up their residence on the Vickery farm in the Town of Chilton, which they sold in 1900 to John Woelfel. They then moved to Chilton. Surviving are the widow and seven children, Beatrice of Milwaukee, Bessie of Chicago, Alfred, at home, James and Garrett of Sheboygan, Thomas Jr. of Milwaukee and Donald of Columbus. Mr. Barry was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Name Society.

BARTELL, DOROTHY - Dated: 12-12-1918
Mrs. Dorothy Bartell, wife of Frank Bartell of Forest died this morning at the age of 28 years. Her body will be brought to the Zinke & Dugan Undertaking parlors tomorrow afternoon, and funeral services will be held at that place at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, followed by burial at Rienzi Cemetery. She was born in Wausau, New York. She is survived by
her husband and two children, Earl and Gladys.

BARTELT, JULIIUS- Dated: 5-6-1937
AGED FARMER IS DEAD
Julius Bartelt, 76, Expires At Son's Home In Town of Ashford
Julius Bartelt, 76, died at the home of his son, Carl, in the Town of Ashford at 10 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Bartelt was born in Germany on July 21, 1860. He came to the United
States at the age of 17 and lived in Milwaukee until 1891 when he moved to the Town of Ashford, living there ever since. The deceased was married to Miss Amelia Zarling May 30, 1886. She preceded him in death in May 1892. A daughter, Rosa, died in 1913. Surviving are the son Carl, two daughters, Mrs. Duncan Budenhagen and Mrs. Roman Backhaus of the Town of Ashford, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from the Elmore Reformed Church with the Rev. C. Hauser officiating. Internment will be in the congregation cemetery.

BARTELT, WILLIAM- Dated: 2-23-1953
AREA RESIDENT EXPIRES AT 74; RITES ARRANGED
William Bartelt Dies At Home Of Mrs. Edgar Sook, His Daughter In Osceola
William Bartelt, 74, New Prospect, died Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edgar Sook, Town of Osceola. He had been ill only a few days. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Bartelt was born in Germany, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. August Bartelt and was brought to America when he was 2 years old. He was married on December 19, 1906, to Amanda Schoetz in Milwaukee. Surviving are the widow and daughter; two grandchildren, and a sister
and brother, Mrs. Robert Bartelt and August Bartelt, both of Kewaskum. The body of Mr. Bartelt will be in state at the Twohig Funeral home, Campbellsport after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Private funeral services will be
held there Wednesday at 11 a.m., the body to be taken to Trinity Lutheran Church at Dundee for services at 2 p.m. The Rev./ Harvey Kahrs will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Campbellsport.

BARTELT, MRS. WILLIAM - Dated: 1-3-1948
FORMER LOMIRA RESIDENT DIES AT MILWAUKEE
Mrs. William Bartelt TO Be Buried In Church Cemetery In Village
Mrs. William Bartelt, a resident of Lomira nearly all of her life, who spent the last few months in Milwaukee, died early today in Milwaukee hospital. A frequent visitor in the city, she spent a month last fall at the home of Mrs. Edward Hamberger, 121 West Johnson street. Born January 21, 1884 in Germany, she was the former Maria Nagel.
Survivors include four children, Hubert of Theresa, Mrs. Arthur Scheid of Milwaukee, Mrs. Roman Starr and Harry Bartelt of Lomira; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Roman Starr home and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran church, Lomira, the Rev. Herbert Lemke officiating. Burial will be at Lomira.

BASTIAN, ELODIE- Dated: 2-16-1909
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Bastian, died at 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at aged 18 months. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at St. Louis's Church, and internment will be in
Calvary Cemetery.

BATCHELDER, MRS. MARY- Dated: 11-27-1903
Mrs. Mary Batchelder, aged 79 years, died at the Home for the Friendless at 4:15 Thursday afternoon. The funeral will be held from that place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, with interment at Byron.

BAUMAN, PAUL ARNOLD - Dated: 12-27-1906
Paul Arnold Baumann, the six-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Baumann, residing at No. 517 Forest Avenue, died at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday night. The funeral will be held Saturday after noon at 2 o'clock from the
residence, Rev. G.E. Bergemann will officiate and internment will be at Estabrook Cemetery.

BAUMAN, WILLIAM - Dated: 12-13-1957
Retired Area Farmer Dead; Services Set
William Baumann, 84, Expires At Daughter's Home On Rural Route
Funeral services for William Baumann, 84, retired Town of Empire farmer, who died Thursday at 11:50 a.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Fiebig, Route 3, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran
Church, Town of Forest. In state at the Bidlingmaier Funeral Home, the body of Mr. Baumann will
be at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, lying in state there until the hour of services. The Rev. Oscar Siegler will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Campbellsport. Mr. Baumann was born December 28, 1872 at New London, the son of Frederick and Wilhelmina Hellwig Baumann and was married November 12, 1913 to Minnie Plaitz, who died May 14, 1941. Surviving besides Mrs. Fiebig, is another daughter, Mrs. Helen Beffel of Milwaukee; five sons, Gilbert of Eden, Arthur of West Allis, Roland and William of Campbellsport and Allen of Calvary; 10 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. A daughter preceded him in death.

BAUS, LUCY COUNTY PIONEER TAKEN BY DEATH.
Mrs. M. Baus, 94, Succumbs at Home of Son In St. Cloud.

Mrs. Lucy Baus, 94, widow of Martin Baus, died Sunday at the home of her son, Valentine Baus, in St. Cloud.  Mrs. Baus was born April 25, 1833, in Germany and when 18 years of age came to America, her family settling at Albany, N.Y.  She was married to Martin Baus in 1863 and four years later they took up their home in the Town of Forest, where Mr. Baus died 34 years ago.  In 1905 Mrs. Baus went to St. Cloud to reside with her son.  She is survived by three sons, George, Valentine and Ben Baus of St. Cloud, and
one daughter, Mrs. Nick Faber of Fond du Lac.  She also leaves 25 grand children and 15 great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Claudius' church at St. Cloud with burial at Holy Cross cemetery, Mt. Calvary, at 11:30 a.m. Lucy Baus was the daughter of John Adam and Barbara Drechsler Sippel of Mt. Calvary WI.  She was born in Rex (near Fulda), Hesse-Kassel, Germany on April 26, 1833.  Lucy was preceded in death by a son, John Baus, and a daughter, Victoria Baus.

BAUS, MARTIN son of John and Anna Margaret Gerhard Baus, was born on March >5, 1830 in Oberfeld (Fulda), Hesse-Kassel, Germany.  He married Lucy Sippel on November 3, 1863 at St. Mary¹s Church, Nassau, Rensselaer County NY. Martin died on March 12, 1893 in Forest Township, Fond du Lac County WI.  He is survived by his wife; his sons: George, Valentine and Benedict and his daughter, Katherine. He was preceded in death by a son, John, and a daughter, Victoria; his brothers Benedict and Valentin and his sister Walburga all of Oberfeld.  His sisters, Barbara Elizabeth (Mrs. Jacob Krah) and Sophia (Mrs. Thomas Dendel) and his brother, Anton, of Germany may have >survived him.

BAUS, MRS. LOUISA -71, wife of George Baus, Town of Forest, died at 9 a.m. Sunday at St. Agnes hospital.  She had been ill since October.  Born Nov. 19, 1876, at Brothertown, daughter of Peter and Elisabeth Horn Baus, she was married Sept. 11, 1905, at St. Cloud.  Besides the widower, survivors are five sons and daughters, Leo and Martin, Town of Forest, Carl, city, Mrs. Gerhard Hinn, Route 1 and Mrs. Joseph Schneikert, Kiel, R. 2, a sister, Mrs. Edward Steinmetz, city, and seven grandchildren.  A son, two brothers and three sisters preceded Mrs. Baus in death.  Mrs. Baus was member of the Christian Mothers society and of the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Claudius church, St. Cloud.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lisowe funeral home, St. Cloud, and at 10 a.m. at St. Claudius church.  The Rev. Stephen Zohlen will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. Louisa Baus was the daughter of Peter Joseph and  Elizabeth Horn Gilles.

Kiel Tri-County Record, 1-8-1948 pg. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schneikert on last Sunday were notified of the death of the latter¹s mother, Mrs. George Baus of St. Cloud, who passed away early that morning at the St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, where she had been confined for six weeks.  Mrs. Schneikert left for St. Cloud immediately. Burial took place Wednesday morning from the St. Claudius church.   Louisa Baus was the daughter of Peter Joseph and  Elizabeth Horn Gilles.

Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday 1-8-1948 Louisa Elizabeth Baus   Funeral services for Mrs. George Baus, who died Sunday, were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lisowe funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Claudius church, St. Cloud, the Rev. Stephen Zohlen officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.  Honorary pallbearers were Mrs. William Selk, Mrs. John Koch, Mrs. John Schneider, Mrs. Albert Sippel, Mrs. John Franzen and Mrs. Joseph Ditter.  Active pallbearers were Omar Steinmetz, Robert Steinmetz, Gregor Ecker, Clemens Ecker, William Ecker and Norbert Gilles.  Among those attending the rites were many from Fond du Lac, Stockbridge, Brothertown, and surrounding communities.   Louisa Baus was the daughter of Peter Joseph and  Elizabeth Horn Gilles.

New Holstein Reporter, ³St. Cloud News², 1-8-1948 Louisa Elizabeth Baus Mrs. Louisa Baus, 71, wife of George Baus, Town of Forest, died at 9 a.m. Sunday at St. Agnes hospital, Fond du Lac.  She had been ill since October. Born Nov. 19, 1876, at Brothertown the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Horn she was married September 11, 1905 at St. Cloud.  Besides the widower survivors are five sons and daughters Leo and Martin of Town Forest; Carl Fond du Lac, Mrs. Gerhard Hinn, Route 1 and Mrs. Joseph Schneikert Kiel.  A sister, Mrs. Edward Steinmetz, Fond du Lac and seven grandchildren.  A son, two brothers and three sisters preceded Mrs. Baus in death.  Mrs. Baus was a member of the Christian Mother¹s society and of the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Claudius church St. Cloud.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lisowe funeral home, St. Cloud and at 10 a.m. St. Claudius church.  The Rev. Stephen Zohlen will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.   Louisa Baus was the daughter of Peter Joseph and  Elizabeth Horn Gilles.

New Holstein Reporter, ³St. Cloud News², 1-15-1948. Funeral services for Mrs. George Baus who died Sunday were held Wednesday at the Lisowe funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Claudius church, St. Cloud, the Rev. Stephen Zohlen officiating.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Mrs. Wm. Selk, Mrs. John Koch, Mrs. John Schneider, Mrs. Albert Sippel, Mr. John Franzen and Mrs. Joseph Ditter. Active pallbearers were Omar Schmitz, Robert Steinmetz, Gregor Ecker, Clemens Eckers, William Ecker, Norbert Gilles.  Among those attending the rites were many from Fond du Lac Stockbridge, Brothertown and surrounding communities.  

BAUS, GEORGE- Funeral services for George Baus, 85, retired Town of Forest farmer who died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gerhardt Hinn, Route 1, will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lisowe funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Claudius church, St. Cloud, the Rev. Meinard Linder, O.F.M. Cap., officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Son of Martin and Lucy Sippel Baus, Mr. Baus was born Sept. 15, 1864, at Albany, N.Y., and was married Sept. 11, 1905, to Miss Louisa Gilles at Brothertown.  Mr. Baus, who, since his retirement a number of years ago, had resided with his children, for the last year and one-half had lived at the Hinn home.  Mrs. Baus died Jan. 4, 1948.  Surviving are five children, Leo, Carl and Martin, Town of Forest, Mrs. Hinn and Mrs. Joseph Schneikert, Kiel, R. 2, seven grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Nicholas Faber, city.  Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.   George Baus was the son of Martin and Lucy Sippel Baus.

Kiel Tri-County Record, 8-10-1950, pg. 11   RITES HELD FOR TUESDAY FOR GEORGE BAUS Funeral Services were held Tuesday morning at St. Claudius church in St. Cloud for George Baus, 85, who died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gerhart Hinn, R.1, Fond du Lac.  He was born September 15, 1864, in Albany, New York.  He moved to Wisconsin as a youth and married Miss Louisa Gilles of Brothertown on September 11, 1905.  Mrs. Baus died in January, 1948.  The couple lived on their farm in the town of Forest until his retirement, and since have made their home with their children.  For the past year and one-half he has lived with his daughter where he passed away. Survivors include three sons, Leo, Carl and Martin, all of the town of Forest; two daughters, Mrs. Gerhart Hinn, R.1, Fond du Lac, and Mrs Joseph Schneikert, R.2, Kiel; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Nicholas Faber, Fond du Lac. George Baus was the son of Martin and Lucy Sippel Baus.  

BAUS, MRS. ROSE J - Dated: 4-13-1956
Mrs. Rose J. Baus, 84, St. Cloud, widow of Val Baus, died today at ST. Agnes Hospital after an illness of one month. Born June 18, 1871, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schrage. She attended the school at Calvary. She was married June 22, 1893, to Mr. Baus at Calvary. They owned a grocery store in St. Cloud for many years before retiring in 1922.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mae Kleist, Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank Bartell, St. Cloud; three sons, Ben M. of St. Cloud, Alfred of Marytown, and Dr. Val Baus of Kiel; a brother, Joseph of Plymouth; a sister, Miss Sidonia Schrage of Chicago; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, a daughter and two sisters and brothers. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lisowe Funeral Home in St. Cloud and at 10 a.m. at St. Cloud church. The Rev. Roman Stoffel will officiate. Burial will be in St. Cloud cemetery. The body will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Zacherl Funeral Home, city, and at 3 p.m. Monday at the Lisowe Funeral home until the hour of services. Funeral Rites - Dated: 4-18-1956 Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Baus, who d ied Friday, were held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lisowe Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Cloud church, St. Cloud, with the Rev. Roman Stoffel officiating. The Rev. A.J. Klapoetke, chaplain at the Catholic Home for the Aged was seated in the sanctuary. Honorary pallbearers were the Mmes. Agnes Donahue, John Lisowe, Martha Dreifuerst, Cecelia Ditter, Henry Wehner and A.C. Niederehe, Active pallbearers were Robert Bartel, Eugene, Kenneth, Anthony, Harold and Donald Baus. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Christian Mothers society, the Third Order of St. Francis and American Legion auxiliary attended the services.

BEAU,  FRANK

 Frank Beau, Sr., of Calvary, Passes Away Sunday Calvary, Wisconsin, April 12, - Frank Beau, Sr., a pioneer resident of

Fond du Lac county, and who several years ago was one of the leading Democrats in Fond du Lac county, died at 1:40 o'clock Sunday afternoon (April 11) at his home in Calvary at the age of 78 years. For over forty years Mr. Beau was the postmaster at Calvary and was one of the oldest settlers at Calvary Station. He was born in Champagne, France on September 20, 1830, and  when only eight years of age emigrated to Switzerland with his parents. He was educated in that country and after leaving school followed the sea for seven years, during which time he visited many of the principal ports of the world. In 1853 Mr. Beau came to Sheboygan, Wis., and in 1854 was married to Katie Schmitzbauer, a native of Bavaria, Germany. In 1859 the couple moved to Calvary Station, where Mr. Beau resided until his death. He established a general store at Calvary in 1877, following the completion of his duties as foreman of construction of the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac railroad.  He was appointed postmaster at Calvary in 1873 and served in that capacity for many years. Besides his wife, Mr. Beau is survived by nine children, Frank, John, who is engaged in the mercantile business, Otto, Mary, Frances, Henry, Mrs. George Braun, all of Calvary, Mrs. Edward A. Berger of Chicago, and Joseph Beau of Red Wing, Minn. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning with internment at Mt. Calvary cemetery.

 BEAU, HENRY

 Henry Beau, 75, Former Station Agent is Dead

 Henry S. Beau, 75, of Fond du Lac died at St. Agnes Hospital at 12:05 a.m. today following a long illness. Son of Frank A. and Catherine Beau, he was born January 26, 1873, at Calvary. He was employed by the Chicago and Northwestern railway as agent at Calvary Station for 25 years and was associated with the Frank A. Beau Mercantile company there for several years before moving to this city in 1933. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Marie Culver, of Santa Monica California, Mrs. Marjorie Luby and Mrs. Lucille Murphy of Fond du Lac; six sons, Walter L. and Harvey of Fond du Lac; Henry, Jr., and William of Hollywood, California, Edward of Centralia, Illinois, and Jerome of Spokane, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. E.A. Berger of Chicago, and Miss Frances K. Beau of Fond du Lac, and six grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death in 1933. The body is at the W.A. Bidlingmaier funeral home. J.E. Murray in charge. Funeral services will be held there at 8:30 a.m. Monday and burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery at Mt. Calvary.

BECK, MRS. SOPHIA - Dated: 3-5-1958
Funeral Rites Are Scheduled For Mrs. Beck
Burial Will Take Place In Rienzi Cemetery After Private Services Mrs. Sophia E. Beck, 81, of 170 Fourth Street, died Tuesday at St. Agnes Hospital following a long illness. Born June 26, 1876 in Fond du Lac, daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina Glasow Werner. She was married to Jacob F. Beck on June 24, 1896 in Fond du Lac, where they continued to live. Mr. Beck died October 27, 1950. Mrs. Beck was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Surviving are four children, Walter F. Beck of Chicago, Mrs. D.C. Donaldson of Freedom, Indiana, Frank W. Beck of Dearborn, Michigan and Mrs. Ward W. Gaffin, city; two granddaughters. Friends may call at the Candlish chapel after 7 p.m. Thursday. Private funeral services will be there at 3 p.m. Friday, the Rev. A.A. Niederhelman officiating. Burial will be in Rienzi Cemetery.

BECKER, BAKER John , born 1831 in France. By 1870 he is listed in the agricultural census for the town of Ashford, owning 80 acres of land, 40 acres of which were improved and cleared for production. He had 2 horses, 2 cows, 10 sheep and 2 pigs. He harvested wheat, Indian corn and oats, as well as wool, butter, potatoes and orchard produce. He married Margaret ....., (born 1846 in France) and they were the parents of: John, born 1866 Christopher, born 1867 Christian, born 1869/70; died Oct 17, 1870 at age 14 months Catherine, born 23 March and bapt 6 Apr 1873 Joseph, born 16 March and bapt 29 March 1875. Anna, born 5 March and bapt. 18 March 1877 Listed in the 1869 thru 1876 membership lists; listed in the 1873 special assessment; rented 2 seats in pew 8 in 1875, and 2 seats in pew 57 in 1876; contributed to the baptismal font collection in 1877.

George Everett attended Bayfield schools, as did his older half sisters, Beatrice and Mabel, and his younger brother Clark. Two years older than Clark, Everett (as the family called him) seemed always to have his own way, causing a great deal of friction between the two brothers.  The final blow came when Everett eloped with Clark's girlfriend, Margit Olsen (daughter of Knute Olsen, light keeper on Grand Island, Lake Superior). The newlyweds lived for a time with Everett's half sister and husband, Mabel and Ed Prien. The marriage was subsequently annulled.  There was a daughter of this marriage - Carol Virginia Elizabeth Bell.  Margit returned home to her parents before the birth of the child.   George Everett and Leona Parish were married in Chicago, 21 Feb 1929, and made their home in Fond du Lac.  There were 10 children of this marriage.  Only four are living at the time of this writing.  Three of these four and several grandchildren still live in Fond du Lac County.    In the 1930 census George E is found.  He evidently had chosen to use his first name after leaving Bayfield.  His occupation is listed as "foreman, telephone company". He is found living at 57 Sophia Street, Fond du Lac, in the home of his wife's mother. The widow, Luella Parish, has several children living at home.  Her daughter Leona M is listed as wife of George E, with son, Robert G.  The census gives place of birth for George E and both of his parents as WI.  This is in error, but the person giving information to the census enumerator may not have realized that George Everett's father was born in Canada and his mother in England.   George E's death certificate lists the residence as 348 West Scott Street.  It names George E as a carpenter/cabinet maker, as was his father before him. It was Clark's belief that Everett had received all of their father's tools.  George E's wife, Leona, is named as source of information.  His father, William is named, but mother's name is listed as 'unknown'.  Kate had died in 1930 and Leona had evidently forgotten her name.   George Everett carved an intricate altar at The Church of Peace in Fond du Lac, where several family weddings were subsequently held.  George Schneider remembers his grandfather very fondly and remembers well the woodworking shop behind the residence on Scott Street.   The immediate cause of George E's death was "Myocardial infarction, due to Coronary Thrombosis". Head carpenter for the School Board, he collapsed and died just after 8:00 a.m. in the board workshop, a few days shy of his 57th birthday.  The date of birth listed on the death certificate is in error as 14 Oct 1902. It is likely the person typing this certificate was unable to read the original number correctly.  The microfiche of Wisconsin Births names George Everett as 14 Oct 1905, as does an item in the Bayfield County Press for that year.  It is also evident from early pictures of Everett and Clark, that there was a small difference in age.  In reality, just less than two years, as Clark was born 20 Sep 1907.    Burial was held on 4 October 1962, with interment in Ledgeview Memorial Park Cemetery, Fond du Lac, WI. The Ueker-Witt Funeral Home, Harold C Uecker, director handled the arrangements. Leona died nearly one year after George Everett's death and is buried with her husband in Ledgeview Memorial Park Cemetery.   Follow up information provided by the cemetery, has resulted in contact with William Clark Bell, son of George E., who has a woodworking business in VanDyne WI.  There has been contact also with Dolores and Joyce, George E's daughters, and some of his grandchildren, offering information. Obtaining information on George Everett and the subsequent discovery of living relatives has been a very bright spot in this researcher's experience.   Submitted by Donna Bell Cross, daughter of Clark G Bell, brother of George Everett Bell   1 Mar 2004 crossgenie@vtc.net

BELL, STEPHEN - Dated: 12-29-1952
RETIRED FARMER EXPIRES; BURIAL RITES ARRANGED
Stephen Bell, Malone, R. 1, Dies At Residence At 75; Requiem in Johnsburg.
Stephen Bell, 75, Malone, R.1, a retired farmer, died at 8 a.m. today at his residence after a month's illness. Born June 6, 1877, at Johnsburg, the son of Stephen and Anna Mary Merten Bell, he lived on farms in the community all his life. Until his
retirement three years ago he was a farmer in Johnsburg. He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. John the Baptist church in that village. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Casper Fuhrmann and Mrs. Gertrude
Mertes, both of Johnsburg. The body of Mr. Bell will be in state at the Lisowe Funeral Home, St. Cloud, after noon on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held on Fridayat 9:30 a.m. at the residence and at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist
church, with the Rev. Benjamin Blied officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

BERRY, JOHN, farmer, Secs, 28, 33, 35; is of New England descent, though a native of Dutchess, Co., NY., where he was born Dec 27, 1794; he is the son of Samuel Berry and Neoma Greene, nativs of Cape Cod, but immigrants to Dutchess Co. N.Y., nearly 100 years ago; his father was a tailor by trade, but lived on a small farm which he owned in that county till John was about 12 years of age, when they removed to Cayuga Co., N.Y.; at this time, John had a wealthy bachelor uncle living in Putnam Co., N.Y., who son after married, but having no children, took him, John, his namesake --to live with him on the farm, and, to whom, at his death, he left most of his estate; after the death of his uncle, he lived on the farm for several years, whence in 1830 he removed his family to Peakskill, N.Y., and for the next five years was engaged in steam boating from that point to New York City; disposing of his interest in this business, he never engaged in stock-dealing, and was what might be termed a stock-drover, buying up large droves for the New York market; in 1848 he came to Wisconsin and purchased 220 acres of land in above-named sections, in the town of Empire, and has since devoted his time to farming. April 12, 1823, he was married to Miss Minerva, daughter of Nathaniel and Charlotte Hyatt, of Putnam Co., N.Y., by whom he has had seven children, five sons and two daughters- Green (deceased, killed in a railroad disaster in Iowa) , Charlotte, (now Mrs. M. Briggs of the town of Eden; Laura J., (deceased), Eugene (deceased), John, (now with Fairbanks, of Chicago, Oscar and Theron. Mr. and Mrs. Berry are members of the Methodist church of Empire; Mr. B. has been a member of the County Board for a number of years. Such is a brief sketch of the life of one who has lived more than his fourescore years, and, though quite enfeebled by age, is to-day a worthy example of true Christian virtues.

BELTZ, MRS. HERMAN- Dated: 2-27-1947
EARLY RESIDENT IN COUNTY DIES AT FAMILY HOME
Mrs. Herman Beltz Expires After Prolonged Illness; Burial To Be In Byron
Mrs. Louisa Beltz, widow of Herman Beltz, for many years a resident of the Town of Byron, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at her home, 36 East Twelfth Street, following a long illness. Louisa Bebow Beltz was born July 18, 1867, in Germany and came to this country with her parents at the age of 18, settling near Horicon. Mr. and Mrs. Beltz were married November 23, 1888. They settled on a farm in the Town of Byron, retiring in 1925 and moving to the present residence in this city. Mt. Beltz died in 1941. A daughter, Leone, expired in 1933 and two children died in infancy. Surviving are four sons and two daughters, Herman and Marie, at home, Edward and Mrs. C.F. Jahn, city, an d Henry and Rudolph, Town of Byron, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body of Mrs. Beltz was removed to the residence at 4 p.m. today. Services will be held there at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. at the Church of Peace, the Rev. Karl Koehler officiating. Services at the residence will be private. The casket will not be opened at th church. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery.

BENDER, WILLIAM - Dated: 6-20-1949
WILLIAM BENDER DEAD; SERVICES ARE ANNOUNCED
City Employee, For 30 Years Dies At Home After Long Illness
William A. Bender, who for 30 years was employed by the city as an acetylene welder, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday at his home, 294 Superior Street, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. at the Geo. M.
Dugan funeral home, and at 10:15 a.m. in St. Joseph's church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Born at Shenandoah, Pa., on May 21, 1900, Mr. Bender, when 7 years of age moved to Racine, coming to Fond du Lac from that city 30 years ago.
He was a member of the Eagles aerie. Surviving are his widow; a son, Tech. Sergt. Robert Bender, who is in
the air service in Japan; three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Clausen of Racine, Betty, at home and Rose Mary of Racine; two grandchildren, Ruth Helen, and William Christ Clausen; two brothers, Edward and Joseph Bender of Racine.

BEYER, MRS. HENRIETTA - Dated: 9-29-1952
Mrs. Henrietta Beyer, 57, wife of Arthur Beyer, Village of Pipe, died at 6:15 a.m. today at St. Agnes Hospital. She had been ill for several years. Born September 28, 1895 at Calumetville, the daughter of Anton and Katherine Jacky, she was married March 31, 1915 in this city. The couple lived on a farm in Pipe, retiring in 1947. Surviving besides the widower, are a son, Maurie Beyer, city; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Ulrich of Milwaukee, Mrs. Louis Halfmann of Pipe, Mrs. Patrick Schmitz of Johnsburg and Rose Mary Beyer at home; a brother, Victor Jacky of West Bend; a sister, Mrs. Rose Reichert of Calumetville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Zacherl Funeral Home, where the body will be in state after 2p.m.Tuesday. Martin Koehler will officiate. Burial will be in Rienzi Cemetery.

BINNING, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 27; is a native of Somersetshire, England; born in 1827; son of Jeffry and Johannah Binning, need Wall; at the age of 19 he set sail from Bristol to seek a home in America's land; reaching New York in June, 1847, he went to Queens Co., where he remained until 1850, whence he removed to Wisconsin and bought a farm of eighty acres in the town of Forest, Fond du Lac co., which he made his home for eighteen months; then to the town of Empire, where, in fall of 1854, he bought a farm of 70 acres in Sec. 27. to which he has continually added until he now has 360 acres in Secs. 21, 26, and 27. In 1853 he married Miss Ellen, daughter of William and Mary Ottery, of Empire; they have had eight children--William (of Fond du Lac), Henry, John, (deceased), infant (deceased), Jeffry, Charles, Mary J., and Ella. Mr. Binning has been a member of the Town Board for two terms, and is politically a Republican; the family are connected with the Presbyterian Church.

BIRD, MICHAEL was born Nov 27, 1827 in Ireland.  His parents were Peter Bird and Jane Smith.  Michael came to the United States of America in June 1846 entering through the port of NEW YORK.  It is possible that he and his wife, Mary Stanton were married in Ireland and arrived in Eden, Fond du Lac Co., WI in April 1850.  The land records(Vol.25, pg. 199, show a patent was granted to Michael Bird from Charles Ford (Land Warrant #5258) and the U.S. Government on 6 May 1850.  The land was SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 27, Town 14, Range 18.  This is Eden Township. Michael's 1st wife, Mary Stanton died sometime after May 8, 1853, but no records can be found.  There were 3 children of this marriage; John Bird, born Nov 18 1851 in Eden, WI,  Ann Bird, born Feb 8 1852,  and Margaret Bird, born May 8, 1853 and died Sep 8, 1864 of Scarlet Fever.  Michael next married (no record) Rosy Smith, who died Feb 16 1857,  and they had one child; Rosy born Feb 9, 1857.  Michael next married (no record) Julia Murphy and they had many children.  Michael Bird died Feb 19 1901 in Milwaukee, WI.

BIRD, ANN married Michael Fay May 31, 1884 in Eden, WI.  Michael Fay was born Aug 11 1850 in Bohermeen, County Meath, Ireland.  Michael Fay operated a store and served as Postmaster in Eden, WI.  Michael and Ann Fay had the following children; George Fay, b. Apr 18, 1885 and d. Aug 23, 1970,  Kathryn Fay, b. Mar 13 1886 and d. Jul 03 1988,  Robert Fay, b. Mar 10 1889 and d. Oct 13 1889,  Patrick Henry Fay b. Oct 10 1892, d. Jun 02 1990, Joseph Fay, b. Aug 25 1894 and d. Jul 12 1965.  Ann Bird Fay died Oct 30 1937 in Waukesha, WI,  and Michael Fay died Nov 10 1904 in Sioux City, Iowa.

BISHOP, SARAH AUGUSTA PIERCE

"MANY ATTENDED BISHOP FUNERAL-- LAST RITES FOR PIONEER RESIDENT OF CITY HELD - REV. W. A. HALL OFFICIATED.-- FLORAL OFFERING WAS LARGE-- Members of Ladies of G.A.R., Rebekahs, and Lady Maccabees Present in Body.--

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Bishop widow of Ansel A. Bishop, who died suddenly Sunday evening, was held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the residence, 269 East First street. Rev. Walter A. Hall officiated and interment was at Rienzi cemetery. The burial service of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic was used at the house, and the Rebekahs had charge of the services at the grave. The esteem in which Mrs. Bishop was held by her friends and relatives was shown by the floral tributes, among them being the following pieces: Department of Wisconsin, Ladies of the G.A.R., sheath of chrysanthemums; Col. C. K. Pier circle, Ladies of the G.A.R., white wreath, the emblem of the order; Rebekahs, spray of roses and carnations; Lady Maccabees, anchor, the emblem of the order; Royal Arcanum, spray of roses and chrysanthemums; Knights of the Maccabees, spray of carnations; Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop and Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Bishop, pillow with the word, "Mother;" grandchildren, pillow with the words, "Grandma;" Mrs. J. Spear and Mrs. Tyler Bowen, sickle; Mr. and Mrs. William Irish, Floral cross. There was also a profusion of flowers from personal friends. The musical program of the service was rendered by the Misses Ida Coffman and Julia Bernau. The pall bearers were Norman Carroll, E. Kutz, T.J. Kelly, Henry Stannard, Walter McLoge and R. Raven. Mrs. Bishop was born in Fond du Lac, June 16, 1848, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pierce. The surviving relatives are two sons, George E. Bishop of this city and Pierce L. Bishop of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren, Pierce E., Grace H., George L. and Marion Bess Bishop, all of this city.

Mrs. Bishop was a charter member of the Lady Maccabees and had served that lodge as record keeper for fifteen years. She was also a member of the Rebekah lodge for thirty-seven years, having joined that organization on Aug. 4, 1876. As the wife of one of the civil war heroes she became a charter member of the Col. C. K. Pier Circle, Ladies of the G.A.R., and was a regular attendant at its meetings. She held the office of senior vice president and conductor in the local circle, and for two years held the responsible position of department secretary of the Ladies of G.A.R. the Lady Maccabees, the Ladies of the G.A.R., and the Rebekahs attended the funeral in a body.

Out-of-town people who attended the funeral were Franklin Pierce and Mrs. William Beaty, Milwaukee; Mrs. Hattie Pierce, and Mrs. William Schanbeau, Oshkosh; and Henry Stannard, Greenbush."

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BISHOP, LYMAN , deceased. The record of Fond du Lac County would be incomplete without the history of him whose name heads this sketch, for he is numbered among its honored pioneers, and was prominently connected with the growth and development during the early days. He was born in Lewis County, N.Y., March 19, 1817, and was a son of Jonathon and Sally (Benjamin) Bishop, who were natives of England, but came to America in early life. He followed farming in the Empire State until old age forced him to retire, when he came to Wisconsin to make his home with his children, until called to his last rest. He died on the 12th of February, 1852, having survived his wife several years. Of their family of eight children only one is now living -- Lester, who resides in California. Lyman Bishop spent his early life in Lewis County, N.Y., his boyhood days being unmarked by an event of special importance. He received a common-school education, and when fifteen years of age began learning the harness-maker's trade, which he followed in his native county, also in Canada for one year. Four years prior to the admission of Wisconsin as a State, he came to this county and found a mere hamlet of about thirty families where now stands Fond du Lac, one of the most thriving cities of the State. Seeing that there was no demand in the village for a harness-maker, he then went to see a cousin who was working for Gov. Doty, of the town of Fond du Lac. Knowing that he must secure some work to provide his daily bread, he accepted a position as ditch digger, and while thus engaged found opportunity to otherwise occupy his time. He overheard some gentlemen expressing a wish to have a set of harness made, but said it was impossible as there was no one in the county who understood the business. Mr. Bishop said that he would undertake the job, and sending to Milwaukee for material, he made the first set of harness ever constructed in the county. He did his work in the attic of George Elliott's log cabin, which stood on the farm now owned by Ezra Pebbles. On its completion, having gained a start, he went to Fond du Lac and began business as a harness-maker. He purchased a corner lot on Main street with eighty feet front, on which now stands the building owned by Bechand Bros., a restaurant, and the one owned by Henry Bros. He there erected a house, which has since been moved to the rear, and is still the home of his widow. Mr. Bishop hewed the frames of the building and did much of the work. He carried on operations until 1861, when he was compelled to retire on account of failing health. He had succeeded in building up a good trade, and had won many friends, who expressed deep regret when he was forced to abandon his business. Mr. Bishop led to the marriage altar, on the 10th of March, 1847, Miss Maria Probart, who was born in LeRoy, Genesee Co., N.Y., and is a daughter of John and Sallie (Scott) Probart. Her father was a native of England, and ere he left his native land wedded Esther Meredith. On his emigration to America he settled in LeRoy, where the death of his wife occurred soon afterward. She left four children, but only one is now living - John, who resides in Portland, Mich. Mr. Probart then married Sallie Scott Wistsover, a lady of Scotch descent and their union was blessed with eight children, five of whom are yet living: Luther M., Edward L., Timothy B., Esther L. and Maria. The father died in Dodge County, Wis., in 1851, and the mother's death occurred in Rochester, Minn., in 1877.Mr. Bishop started out in life a poor boy, and struggled hard to gain a competence, but step by step he worked his way upward until he became one of the substantial business men of Fond du Lac County. He not only had to contend against poverty, but ill-health was also a great obstacle in his path to prosperity. He struggled on, however, and at his death left his family in comfortable circumstances. He successfully combated disease for a number of years, but gradually grew worse until forced to retire from active life. He hoped that the rest would be beneficial to him, but growing weaker day by day, the flame of life at last flickered and went out. He died on the 5th of December, 1863, at the age of forty-six years, eight months, and three days, and was interred in Rienzi Cemetery. Ever watchful of the welfare of his family and truly devoted to their interests, his loss is immeasurably great, and was also deeply deplored in social and business circles. He gave to the poor and needy as his circumstances would permit, and also willingly responded to the calls made upon him when some public improvement was in contemplation. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bishop, sons, Ansel and Seth. The former, born Oct. 14, 1848, is living in Fond du Lac. He married Sarah A. Pierce, May 31, 1871, and two children have been born unto them - George E., born Jan. 2, 1873, and Pierce L., Feb. 13, 1878. Seth, the younger son, who was born Feb. 7, 1852, is now a practicing physician of Chicago. He was married in that city, March 23, 1885, to Miss Jessie Button, and they also have two children, daughters - Sadie E., born Dec. 27, 1885, and Mabel, April 25, 1888. Ansel Bishop enlisted in the Union Army, Company I, 39th Wisconsin Infantry, May 24, 1864, and served until Sept. 22, 1864, when he was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service.Mrs. Bishop is still living in the home to which her husband led her a bride more than forty-two years ago. She is a member of the Baptist Church, and is one of the most estimable ladies of Fond du Lac, being held in high regard by all who know her. She also shared in the trials and hardships of pioneer life, and bore no inconsiderable part in acquiring the property which he now owns. While her husband was working in the shop, she would do sewing for the ladies of the neighborhood or keep boarders, and thus supplement the income of his business by her earnings. She remains true to her husband's memory, and deserves to be represented with him in this volume."

Submitted by: Elaine W. Dent elwdent@fastmail.fm

BLADO, MRS. IDA- Dated: 4-25-1921
Mrs. Ida Blado, wife of William Blado, died at 7:30 o'clock last evening. The deceased was born November 14, 1880, in the Town of Richford, Waukesha county, and was married to Mr. Blado, March 8, 1900. She leaves her husband; four sons, Alfred of Richford; Claude, Clarence and Benjamin of this city; her aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.
August King of the Town of Richford; one sister, Mrs. Wm. Belter of Coloma, WI., two brothers, John and Fred King of Coloma, WI. The family moved to this city from Waukesha in 1919. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the residence, Rev. L.F. Kiekhoefer officiating. The body will be taken to Germania by auto where
the funeral services will be held at the Evangelical church at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

BLOEDORM, MRS. JOHANNA- Dated: 3-11-1939
MRS. BLOEDORN EXPIRES AT 88
Resident Of City For 67 Years Dies At Residence On Seventh Street
Mrs. Johanna Meske Bloedorn, 88, widow of William Henry Bloedorn, died at 8:30 a.m. today at her home, 245 Seventh Street. Born May 20, 1830, in Biezka, Hinter Pomerain, Germany, she was married in Germany in 1872 and the same year came to this city. She had lived in the present home almost all of those 67 years. Mr. Bloedorn died
September 17, 1921. Mrs. Bloedorn was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Edward Poppe, Mrs. Albert Procknow, Mrs. Fred Merz, and Mrs. Robert Jahn of this city and Mrs. William Marty
of Neenah; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The body will be removed Sunday to he home of Mrs. Bloedorn's daughter, Mrs. Jahn, 462 Ellis Street, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and at 2 p.m. from St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Rev. G.E. Bergemann officiating. Burial will be in Rienzi Cemetery.

BLUEMKE, GUSTAVE WILLIAM - Dated: 8-16-1933
RETIRED FARM OWNER EXPIRES
Gustave William Bluemke 83, Dies At Homestead After Long Illness
Gustave William Bluemke, 83, died at 2:30 a.m. today at his farm home four miles north of Waupun on County Trunk M after four years illness. Born May 28, 1850 in Germany, son of Chester and Louis Bluemke, he came
to the United States when 19 and settled in Lomira, where he remained for a year. On July 22, 1875 he was married to Louisa Deutschbein, also a native of Germany, and they settled on the farm near Waupun, remaining there until 1912, when tith their children. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1925. Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Emma at home, Mrs. Minnie Bohmke of Chicago and Mrs. Frank Schwandt of Brandon; a son Albert, who resides on the homestead, a grandson, Harold Bohmke of Chicago. A son, William, died in 1893. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday  from the residence and at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel Lutheran church. The Rev. W.E. Staehling
will officiate with burial at Forest Mound Cemetery. They retired and moved to the city.

BOARDMAN, MRS. NANCY - Dated: 11-25-1903
Mrs. Nancy Burgess Boardman, widow of the late Alonzo Boardman, died at the residence of her son-in-law, O.H. Musgat, 86 East Second street, at 2:30 this morning. The deceased was born in Wayne, Keenebec county, Maine, 73 years ago. She came to Fond du Lac in 1849. Between the years 1866 and 1883 she resided in Neenah, and was a member of the Iniversalist church of that place. When she returned to Fond du Lac she retained her membership in the Neenah church, but devoted her energies to the work of the Presbyterian church of this city. Mrs. Boardman is survived by two children, Mrs. O.H. Musgat of this city, and Edgar B. Boardman, of Mason City, Iowa and by one sister, Lucy Barnard of Boston, Mass.
Funeral services will be held from the Musgat residence on Thursday at 12 o'clock, Rev. L.P. Peeke officiating, after which the remains will be shipped to Neenah for interment. Funeral Rites - Dated: 11-27-1903 Funeral services for the late Mrs. Nancy Burgess Boardman were held at the residence of her son-in-law, O.H. Musgat, at noon on Thursday, Rev.
L.P. Peeke officiating. Mrs. H.C. Moore, rendered a vocal solo. The pallbearers were, A.J. Decker, O.F. Lewis, Buell Anderson and Jered Foster. The remains were shipped to Neenah for interment.

BOEHNLEIN, MRS. ANDREW - Dated: 4-22-1942
FUNERAL RITE CONDUCTED AT NEW HOLSTEIN
Church services were held at Holy Rosary Church in New Holstein this morning for Mrs. Andrew Boehnlein, 85, formerly of Marytown, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Robidou of Milwaukee after an extended illness. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chilton. Born February 7, 1857, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyer, she lived with her parents on their Marytown family farm until her marriage on April 13, 1881. The couple then made their home in Bakerville in Wood County for several years and for the next 30 years lived on a farm in Brothertown in Calumet County. For a dozen years Mr. and Mrs. Boehnlein also lived in Chilton. Follwoing Mr. Beohnlein's death in January, 1925, Mrs. Beohnlein made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Otto Jogar of New Holstein and then the next six years with her other daughter. Survivors are two sons and three daughters, John of Milwaukee, Mrs.Joseph Dreifurst of St. Cloud, Joseph of Brothertown, Mrs. Jogar and Mrs. Robidou. There are 23 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Boehnlein is the last of her family, 3 brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

BOETTCHER, MRS. HERMAN - Dated: 12-11-1940
Mrs. Lena Boettcher, 56, wife of Herman Boettcher, died at 8 a.m. today at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born September 9, 1884, in Mayville. After her marriage to Mr. Boettcher the couple resided on a farm in Dodge county, moving to this
city in 1928. Mrs. Boettcher was a member of Immanuel Trinity Lutheran church. Surviving are her widower; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Scheuers of this city and five sisters, Mrs. Gusta Mann of Oshkosh, Mrs. Ben Weideman of Menasha, Mrs. Joseph McGuire and Mrs. Mary Beck of Milwaukee and Mrs. Clara Lehman of Juneau. The body will be at Candlish chapel until 11 a.m. Friday when it will be removed to Immanuel Trinity church, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. The Rev. J.H. Becker, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Estabrooks cemetery.

BOHN, HERMAN H. - Dated: 6-12-1944
Herman H. Bohn, 70, a native of Osceola, died Saturday night at New London hospital after a three weeks illness.
A son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bohn, he lived in Osceola until about 1900, moving to Clintonville, where he established a hardware business. He was married in this city to Emma Laurence, who survives, with a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Tribby, New London, a granddaughter; three brothers, Charles, Edward and John of Clintonville and vicinity, and a sister,
Mrs. J.W. Immel of Fond du Lac. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clintonville from the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery there.

BORNHURST, MRS. MARY - Dated: 3-22-1926
Mrs. Mary Bornhurst, formerly Mary Price and sister of Timothy Morgan, of Rosendale, died Saturday at her home in Tujare, N.D. The body will be brought to Rosendale for burial and the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Zoar Church at North Rosendale, Mrs. Bornhurst made her home with her brother at Rosendale for some time.

BORNS, SABINA (nee Sippel) was born on March 27, 1843 in Rückers (north of Fulda), >Hesse-Kassel, Germany.  She married Adam Borns on April 20, 1871 in Mt. >Calvary WI and died in Grand Rapids MI on February 6, 1884.  She was >survived by her husband; her parents Adam and Barbara Drechsler Sippel; a >son, Ferdinand; and a daughter, Helen Lee; as well as her brothers: Felix >(Helen Van Alstyne, Ferdinand (Gertrude Hahner, Vincent (Magdalene Weber) >and Carl (Anna Rollman Wirth) and her sisters: Lucy (Mrs. Martin Baus) and >Victoria (Mrs. Benedict Kohlman).  She was preceded in death by a daughter, >Gertrude Catherine, and a brother, Herman.

BOWE, MRS. GEORGE - Dated: 6-9-1944
Funeral services for Mrs. George Bowe, Town of Stockbridge, who died Tuesday at Appleton hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's church in Stockbridge, the body to be at the Schumacher funeral parlors in Stockbridge until the hour of services. The Rev. Theodore Kersten, pastor, will officiate. The former Laura Skahen was born April 19, 1890, in Chilton town. She attended the former Oshkosh Normal School and then taught in a number of the schools of that county for several years. She was married in November 1917. The couple since resided on a farm near Stockbridge. One son, Howard, born to them is now in service in the South Pacific. Besides her widower and son, Mrs. Bowe is survived by a brother, Dan Skahen, Rantoul, and five sisters, Mrs. Nora McDougal of Oconto Falls, Mrs. Evelyn Hodgins of Gillett, Mrs. Nellie Riordan of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward King of Kaukauna and Mrs. Frank King, of Rantoul.

BRADEL, GEORGE (infant) - Dated: 8-25-1904
George Bradel, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bradel, died Wednesday at the family residence, No. 375 Third Street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. Mary's Church, Rev. Godfrey Wuelffing officiating. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery.
 

BRAUN, MRS. NICHOLAS - Dated: 9-26-1910
PIONEER IS DEAD
Mrs. Nicholas Braun, One of the Earliest Settlers of the Town od Eden Dies
Mrs. Nicholas Braun, wife of the late Nicholas Braun, and one of the pioneer residents of the Town of Eden, died at 4 o'clock this morning at the old homestead which is now occupied by her son, Peter Braun. The deceased reached the age of 84 years. In the early times when she and her husband settled on the Braun place in Eden, she worked with her husband clearing land, going through the privations of the early days by the side of her husband. She was born in Phine Province, Kreis-Trier, Germany and was married in 1850 at West Bend, Washington County, this state to Mr. Braun who previous to that time had settled upon the old homestead in Eden. Mr. Braun has been dead for twenty years. Mrs. Braun leaves four sons, Peter, Henry, John and William, all of the Town of Eden, and five daughters, Mrs. A.Bachmann and Mrs. August Stenz of the Town of Fond du Lac, Mrs. J.H. Maney, Mrs. C. Kierig and Mrs. M. Herbert, all of this city. In addition to the sons and daughters there are 58 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren surviving. Rites- Dated: 9-27-1910 The funeral services for Mrs. Nicholas Braun will be at 9 o'clock tomorrow from the residence and at 10 o'clock at St. Matthew's Church in Campbellsport. The Rev. R.B. July officiating and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

BREITENGROSS, AMIL H. aged 13 years and 8 months, died Friday night at 11:50 o'clock at the residence of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Breitengross, No. 33 Sixth street. Besides his parents, he is survived by three sisters and seven brothers. The boy was ill but a few days. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence and at 2 o'clock from St. Peter's Lutheran church, Rev. G.E. Bergemann officiating. Interment will be in Rienzi Cemetery. Funeral Rites - Dated: 11-25-1903. The funeral of the late Amil H. Breitengross was held from the residence of his parents, 33 Sixth street, at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and from St. Peter's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. Rev. G.E. Bergemann officiated. Edward and Otto Friedberg, Alfred and Oswald Breitengross, Herman Worm and Frank Zehms acted as pallbearers. Interment was in Rienzi Cemetery. Among the friends from out of town present at the services were Mrs. A.H. Breitengross of Wheeler, Wis., Mrs. B. Breitengross of Woodland, Wis., Mrs. C. Zimmermann of Calumet Harbor, Mrs. W. Zimmermann of Taycheedah and Mr. and Mrs. O. Zimmermann of Friendship.

BREITZMAN, MISS MINNIE, passed away at St. Mary's Springs Sanitarium at 5 o'clock this morning death resulting from Asthmatic bronchitis from which ailment she had been a sufferer many years. The deceased was 48 years of age and was a graduate of the Fond du Lac high school. For a number of years she was identified with the Huber Bros. drug store, having charge of the book department. When failing health compelled her to leave the store, she took up the fire and life insurance business, to which she has given her attention as her strength would permit in recent years. The deceased is survived by two brothers, Dr. E.J. Breitzman and C.J. Breitzman. The funeral will be held from Dr. Breitzman's cottage at Taycheetah at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Warden Rogers officiating. Internment will be in Rienzi Cemetery.

BRIGGS, MRS. ORPHA, Secs. 14, and 15; P.O. Box Fond du Lac; is a daughter of Peleg and Hannah Briggs, of Dutchess Co., N.Y., but emigrated to Luzerne Co., Penn., in March 1818, where Orpha was born Oct 5, 1821; she was educated in the district schools of her native county, after which she followed teaching for two years. In the spring of 1854, she, with her husband, Mr. Taylor, removed to Fond du Lac Co., Wis., and settled on a farm belonging to Mr. Isaac Tallmadge, in the town of Empire; two years after, they removed to Mr. John Merklejohn's farm, and, in 1856, they bought 100 acres of land in Sections 14 and 15, to which they removed in the following year; she has since bought twenty acres in the same section, which makes her a farm of 70 acres; they had two sons and one daughter--Peleg B. Taylor, deceased; Hannah E., now Mrs. Andrew Willard of Plymouth Co. Iowa; Rueben H. Taylor.

BRIGHAM, MRS. JOSEPH,
Mrs. Joseph E. Brigham, 92, died at 6:20 a.m. today at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Brigham, 363 Linden Street, with whom she had resided. The body was taken to the Jones Funeral Home at Wild Rose, services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Wild Rose Methodist church, with burial at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Waupaca County. Besides her son, Mrs. Brigham leaves an adopted son, William Brigham of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Josie Christianson of Waupaca, Mrs. Ruth Pinkerton of Crystal Lake and Mrs. Edith Merryfield of Milwaukee; a brother, Alonso Persons of Wautoma; 16 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Had she lived until May 22, Mrs. Brigham would have been 93.

BRILL, PETER, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Fond du Lac; born in Prussia, on the river Rhine, April 12, 1811; son of Anna and Nicholas Brill, a farmer. The subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools of his native country, and was brought up a farmer. He came to the United States in 1835, and worked at general work in the States of Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and New York, and returned to Prussia in 1842; in 1845 he again came to the United States and located in Byron, buying Government land at $1.25 per acre. Mr.  Brill, while a young man, served three
years in the Prussian Army. He married in Buffalo, NY in 1845, Mary, daughter of Gertrude and Peter Kisch, a farmer; they have three children - Bridget, Mary Ann and Michael; all are married. His wife died in 1852; he married again in 1854, in Calumet Co., Ann Kinal, and had four children by this wife - John, Mary, Margaret and Anna. Mr. Brill is a member of the Roman Catholic Church, and is politically, a Democrat. He owns twenty acres of land, valued at $65 per acre.

BROMME, GEORGE retired farmer, residing on section 18, town of Friendship, has been a resident of this county for a qwuarter of a century. He made farming his principal occupation, and his life has been an industrious one, but a
few years since he laid aside all business cares to pass his declinig years in peace and quiet. He was born in Saxony, Germany, August 6, 1812, and is the only surviving child of Michael and Christine Nitsche Bromme, who were also
natives of that country. Four children were born unto them, but the parents and the other three members of the family have all passed away. Michael Bromme was a day laborer in Germany, where he resided until his death, which occured about the year 1835. His wife survived him for a number of years, dying in 1854. Our subject was but thirteen years of age when he began life's battle. His father dying he was thrown upon his own resources, and since that time has made his way unaided through the world. He earned his first money by herding cows, and later an apprenticeship to the mason's trade, which business he followed in Germany until twenty-five years of age, when he emigrated to America. Bidding good-by to home and friends and native land, in 1852, he embarked in a sailing-vessel, bound for the New World, and at length safely reached the shores of this country. He then came direct to Wisconsin, locating in Washington County, where he purchased forty acres of land, and for nine years engaged in its cultivation. At this expiration of that time he traded his farm in Washington County for eighty acres in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac County, on which he made his home until 1869, when he sold out and purchased a like amount in the town of Friendship. He has now made his home upon that farm for the long period of twenty years, and has transformed it from a partially improved tract, to on e of the finest farms of the community. A house and stable had been built, but he has since added many improvements and has greatly beautified the place. Indolence is utterly foreign to his nature, and he began the process of cultivation and development with a will, which soon made the wild land blossom as  the rose. He is possessed of good business ability, is practical and progressive, and was soon recognized by the people of the community as one of their leading farmers. A number of years before his emigration to America, Mr. Bromme was united in marriage with Miss Dorris Lehman, the wedding taking place September 11, 1840. They are the parents of twelve children, but of that numerous family only two are living; Pauline, who is now the wife of William Seefield, a resident farmer of the Town of Friendship; and Emiel, who still resides on the old homestead. On attaining to man's estate he assumed control of the farm, thus relieving his father of all care, and under his able management the business has greatly prospered. He is an energetic and capable young business man, ambitious and enterprising, and since coming into possession of the homestead has extended its boundaries until it now comprises 130 acres. He has the latest improved machinery, his fields are well-tilled, and the stock which he raises is of the best grades. He was married January 12, 1880, to Miss Elisabeth Vetter. Mrs. Emiel Bromme was born in Fond du Lac County, and is a daughter of Henry and Katie Harter Vetter, who are natives of Germany but emigrated to America in 1848 and soon after their arrival became residents of Wisconsin. They are among the early settlers of Forest Township where they still reside. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Bromme has been blessed with two children, Arthur born on October 5, 1880, and Anstina born on March 18, 1884. Mr. Bromme our subject of this truly self made man, beginning life as he did at the tender age of 13 has success is all the more wonderful. He had to contend against poverty and was forced to endure many trials and hardship but steadily worked on overcoming one by one the difficulties which lay in his path, until he is now numbered among the well-to-do citizens of the community. He has been greatly assisted by the noble efforts of his estimable wife, who has indeed proved a helpmate to him. For almost half a century they have traveled life's journey together. Their years have been checkered with sunshine and shade but in adversity they have learned to look to their Master for help and strength and in prosperity to thank him for his benefits. They are devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and their honorable and upright lives are well worthy of emulation. Mr. Bromme has served his fellow citizens as Pathmaster and since becoming a resident of this county has been prominently identified with its best interests. In his political sentiments he is a Republican, having supported that party since its organizations. He and his wife are now in their declining years, but their lives have been well spent, and they now receive the respect , veneration and love, due to old age and righteous living.

BROWN/BRAUN, NIC, born in 1818, he emigrated to the United States in 1844, settling first in Washington County, WI on a rented farm. He built a log cabin on that farm and during his residence there cleared the timber and underbrush from fifty acres of land, which he worked on shares for six years. He then purchased land in the Town of Eden. The land at the time he settled was heavily covered with hardwood timber, and the first improvements made on the farm were a log cabin and stable.

In 1845 he married Magdeline Wilcomb (spelled in Church records as Willkomm), a native of Germany born in 1827, and they were the parents of thirteen children, nine of whom survived their parents: Hannah, born 1857 John, born 5 May 1858, died 25 Oct. 1863 of diphtheria and buried in St. John's Byron cemetery. Annie, married Adolph Bach Jan 7, 1879 Mary, born March 1850, died 2 Apr 1857 of scarlet fever, buried in Byron cemetery. Peter, born 1853, married Julia Herbert Feb 3, 1880 Nicholas, born 15 Apr 1854 and died 18 Apr 1857 of scarlet fever; buried in Byron cemetery. Mary, born 1860; married Martin Herbert Feb 3, 1880. Louisa, born 1862; married M. Christina Kierig (Anthony Kierig and Gertrude Koll) on Apr 21, 1885. Laura Ellen, born 1864 Katherine, born 23 July and bapt 15 Aug 1865; married Jacob H. Maney (David Maney and Ellen O'Brien) on Apr 21, 1885. Henry, born 1868 John, born 8 Aug and bapt 4 Sept 1870 William, born 1873 Magdelen, married August Stenz (John Stenz and Eva Stumpf) on Aug 21, 1885. Nic died on 3 March 1889 at age 71y 6m 17d, and his wife died in 1910.

He contributed to the first building fund in 1861; listed in the 1869 thru 1877 membership lists; contributed to the 1870 fund drives for salary, rectory and furniture. Listed on the 1873 special assessment; rented 3 seats in pew 3 and 1 seat in pew 46 in 1875; rented 3 seats in pew 3 in 1876; contributed to the baptismal font collection in 1877.

BRUETT, MRS MARY,
DEATH RESULTS FROM OLD AGE
Mrs. Mary Bruett, Milwaukee, Former Local Resident, Dies At Daughter's Home Mrs. Mary Bruett of Milwaukee, aged 88, widow of A.H. Bruett, a well known and highly respected resident of Fond du Lac for many years, died
at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P.J. Thubauville, Milwaukee, with whom she had resided for the past year. Senility was the cause of death. The deceased was born September 27, 1839 in Fairfield County, Ohio and
came to Fond du Lac at the age of 15 years. She resided here continuously until she went to Milwaukee. Besides Mrs. Thubauville, Mrs. Briett leaves two daughters, Mrs. Paul Kummerow and Mrs. R.O. Rusch of this city; three sons, Tilman and William of Milwaukee and Theodore of Minnesota. Mr. Bruett died 13 years ago. The body will be brought here for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

BRUNKHORST, JOSEPH,
Joseph Brunkhorst, 59, a life long resident of the city and for many years engaged as a cigar maker, died here at 12:50 a.m. today. His home was at 261 East Arndt Street. After 4 p.m. Tuesday the body will be in state at the Zacherl funeral
home, where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Karl Koehler at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Estabrooks Cemetery. Mr. Brunkhorst, who was born Oct. 9, 1889, a son of William and Anna Dorothy Lang Brunkhorst, is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Carstensen, Miss Emma Brunkhorst and Mrs. A.W. Servatius and three brothers, John G., Albert and George Brunkhorst, all of the city.

Fond Du Lac Co. WI
Biography of Alexander Bryan - from genealogical research submitted by great-great granddaughter, Kathryn Bryan.

BRYAN, ALEXANDER was born in 1818, New York State.  In 1856 he married Samantha Hudson, who resided in Jefferson County, NY.  Samantha was the daughter of William Clark Hudson and Catherine Timmerman (see Hudson).  Alexander & Samantha had the following children:  Charles, born 1857, George Adelbert, born 1860 (near Syracuse), William Clark, born 1862 in New York, Eleanor, born 1870 in Wisconsin and Genevieve, born 1872 in Appleton, WI.  Some time between 1862 and 1870, Alexander BRYAN moved to Fond du Lac and was found there with his family in the town of Waupun. 

Authored & Submitted by
Kathryn Bryan
© January 22, 2003