Living — Tim Axford. [Group Sheet]

Living — Living Preiss. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Henry was the son of Fred W. and Maria Caroline Obenland Preiss. His parents were both born in Germany. Henry registered for the draft for WWI the same day his brother Albert did. (June 5, 1918.) At the time, Henry worked for A.C. Barclay of Elgin, Illinois. His draft card shows that he had gray eyes and black hair. Henry worked in the hardware store in Elgin. Quite possibly it was the A.C Barclay store mentioned on his draft card. He married Rosa Grimm on Oct. 5, 1930 in Elgin, Illinois. The couple had 7 children: Warren, born July 5, 1931; Virginia, born Oct. 27, 1933; Janet; Charlott, born May 9, 1939; Suzann; Cynthia; and Diane. All of Henry's children are alive as of Sept., 2008, with the exception of Warren. He passed away Dec. 7, 1978 and is buried in Morning Side Cemetery, Dubois, PA. Henry worked in a hardware store while his wife kept house for the family. His daughter Charlott said that he was a "laid back" kind of guy. Henry died in his home in Elgin, Illinois due to a cerebral thrombosis. He was on his way upstairs to bed when it happened and he fell down the stairs.

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 4, Lot 252, Space 6

Died:
at home

Henry married Rosa Grimm 5 Oct 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Rosa was born 4 Jun 1906, Dundee, Kane, County, Illinois, USA; died 4 Dec 1967; was buried Dec 1967, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 15, Lot 7, Space 11

Other Events:

• Name: Fred
• Arrival: 1882
• Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Fred was born in Winnenden, Neckarkreis,Wurttemburg, Germany on September 9, 1861. His German birth name is Wilhelm Friedrich Preiss. He was the son of Matthias Friedrich and Wilhelmina Regina Hagg Preiss. He was one of of 4 children that could be found. Fred had two brothers, Gustave Albert, born Aug. 22, 1862 and Albert Gottlieb, born Dec. 18, 1864. He had one sister, Wilhelmine Caroline, born on April 7, 1866. In 1882, Fred immigrated to the United States. He came over on the Nicolas, along with a young lady named Maria Obenland, who would later become his wife. Whether they met on the ship or knew each other in Germany, its anyone's guess. Fred and Mary were married in Peoria, Illinois on April 12, 1890. The couple had a total of 7 children. Two died at birth or in their infancy. The others were Christian W., Albert Gustave, Henry David, Gustave Anton and Emily R. The 1900 Federal Census shows Fred and his family as living at 552 Franklin St., Elgin, Illinois. Fred listed his occupation as a watchmaker. In 1910, he was listed as an engineer at a watch factory. By 1920, Fred and his wife had lost sons Christian in 1916, Albert in 1919 and Gustave in 1920. Only two of their children died as mature adults; namely Henry, who died at the age of 60, and Emily, who was 95 when she passed away. Only Henry had children. By 1920, Fred and Mary were living at 215 N. Hill St., in Elgin. It was a home that they owned. Fred died on Jan. 25, 1936 in Elgin. He was buried at Bluff City Cemetery, where his sons are buried.

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 15, Lot 7, Space 11

Wilhelm married Marie Caroline Obenland 12 Apr 1890, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA. Marie (daughter of Johann Christian Obenland and Auguste Rosine Peter) was born 22 May 1862, Heilbronn, Neckarkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany; died 19 Feb 1946, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary
• Arrival: 1882
• Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Mary was born in Heilbronn, Neckarkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany, on May 22, 1862. She was christened on June 8, 1862 in the Lutheran church in Heilbronn. She was the daughter of Johann Christian and Auguste Rosine Peter Obenland. Mary had an older sister, Friederika, who was born 3 years previously. Marie and her sister came to the United States on the Nicolas. Her future husband, Fred Preiss, was also on the ship. Whether they knew each other in Germany, or met on the ship, is unknown at this time. After coming to the U.S, Marie used the name Mary. The Peoria, Illinois Directory of 1890-1891, lists a Miss Mary Obenland as either living or working at 406 N. Madison Avenue in Peoria. She was a domestic, so she actually could have been living and working at the same address. Mary and Fred Preiss married in Peoria, Illinois on April 12, 1890. The 1900 Federal Census shows Mary and Fred living at 552 Franklin St. in Elgin. Fred was a watchmaker. There are 4 children listed in the 1900 Census: Christian, Albert, Henry and Gustave. Mary stated that she had had 5 children prior to June of 1900, but only these four were living. So one had died at birth or in its infancy. By the 1910 Federal Census, Mary had had 7 children, with 5 living. This means that the family added daughter Emily during those 10 years, but had also lost another child at birth or in early childhood. By 1920, Mary and Fred would have lost sons Christian, in 1916; Albert in 1919 and Gustave in 1920. Only two children died as mature adults; namely Henry who died when he was 60 years old and Emily who died when she was 95. Only Henry had children. By 1920, Fred and Mary were living at 215 N. Hill St, a home they owned. Fred died in 1936. He was buried in Bluff City Cemetery with his sons.

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 4, Lot 252, Space 4

Died:
certificate 006624