Anna Maria Epple
1793 - 1826 (33 years)1. Anna Maria Epple was born 2 Feb 1793, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 29 Apr 1826, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Anna married Heinrich Strobel 26 Apr 1820, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Heinrich (son of Georg Strobel and Magdalena Schuler, son of Georg Strobel) was born 5 Jan 1785, Bernstadt, Alb-Donau-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 12 Jan 1855, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Maria Agnes Strobel was born 4 May 1823, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 17 Feb 1908, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Feb 1908, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Maria Agnes Strobel (1.Anna1) was born 4 May 1823, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 17 Feb 1908, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Feb 1908, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Arrival: 1856
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 44; Census Post Office: Bloomington
- Residence: 1880, Dry Grove Township, Mc Lean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1880, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1900, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
Notes:
The Lutheran Church record says that Maria and her 4 children living at the time emigrated to the US in 1856. It also says "although the father did not." (He came prior to his family.) Maria is buried with her husband in Park Lawn Cemetery, Danvers, McLean County, Illinois. She died on the 17th and he died the next day on the 18th. When their stone was carved, the dates were reversed. Maria's says she passed away on the 18th, not the 17th.
Buried:
Park Lawn CemeteryMaria married Johann Georg G Burkhardt 12 Nov 1844, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Johann (son of Johann Georg Burkhard and Margaretha Hartstein) was born 18 Jan 1815, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 18 Feb 1908, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Feb 1908, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. Gottfried Burkhart was born 26 Apr 1850, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 1938.
- 4. Johannes Burkhart was born 26 Aug 1845, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 3 Oct 1924, USA.
- 5. Elizabetha Margaretha Burkhart was born 4 Jul 1848, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- 6. Gottfried Burkhart was born 12 Jun 1847, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 26 Jul 1847, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- 7. Katharine Burkhart was born 21 Jun 1864, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 29 Feb 1948, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA.
- 8. Lena Burkhart was born 18 Feb 1859, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 29 Nov 1927, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried 1 Dec 1927, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 9. Louisa Burkhart was born 4 Jul 1871, Dry Grove Township, Mc Lean County, Illinois, USA; died 11 Mar 1917.
- 10. Maria Agnes Burkhart was born 27 May 1853, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 27 Oct 1887, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried 3 Nov 1901, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
- 11. Christian Burkhart was born Abt 1860, Illinois, USA.
- 12. Fredrick Burkhart was born Abt 1862, Illinois, USA.
Generation: 3
3. Gottfried Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 26 Apr 1850, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 1938. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Name: Godfrey
- Occupation: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 19; Census Post Office: Bloomington
Gottfried — Anna Rahn. Anna was born 1858. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Henry Burkhart was born 1882.
- 14. Edward Franklin Burkhart was born 1878.
- 15. Amelia Burkhart was born 1879.
- 16. Agnes Marie Burkhart was born 1887.
4. Johannes Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 26 Aug 1845, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 3 Oct 1924, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Name: John
- Occupation: 1870, Dry Grove Township, Mc Lean County, Illinois, USA; works on farm, probably the family farm
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 24; Census Post Office: Bloomington
5. Elizabetha Margaretha Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 4 Jul 1848, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Elizabetha married William G Romel 5 Sep 1865, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
6. Gottfried Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 12 Jun 1847, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 26 Jul 1847, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Other Events:
- Race: White
7. Katharine Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 21 Jun 1864, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 29 Feb 1948, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Name: Katherine Burkhart
- Birth: Jun 1863, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 6; Census Post Office: Bloomington
- Residence: 1900, Greanleaf City, Washington County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Fairplay, Marion County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Katharine married August Carl Rahn 24 Feb 1889, McLean County, Illinois, USA. August was born 15 May 1863, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Jan 1930, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. George Rahn was born Nov 1889, Kansas, USA.
- 18. Callie M Rahn was born 25 Oct 1902, Florence, Marion County, Kansas, USA; died 4 Nov 1992, Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA.
- 19. Living Rahn
- 20. Living Rahn
- 21. Living Rahn
- 22. Living Rahn
- 23. Living Rahn
- 24. Living Rahn
- 25. Living Rahn
8. Lena Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 18 Feb 1859, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 29 Nov 1927, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried 1 Dec 1927, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 10915426
- Race: White
- Name: Lena Elizabeth Burkhart
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 10; Census Post Office: Bloomington
- Residence: 1880, Dry Grove, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 21; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1900, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1910, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1920, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 61; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
Notes:
Buried:
Friends Cemetery
Died:
Age: 68Lena married Otto Doenitz 1882. Otto (son of John G Doenitz and Louisa M Muller) was born 14 Jun 1853, Germany; died 22 Apr 1930, Illinois, USA; was buried Apr 1930, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Sadie May. Doenitz was born 8 Apr 1890, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 24 Mar 1974, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Mar 1974, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 27. Mabel Julia Doenitz was born Oct 1887, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 15 Jan 1950; was buried Jan 1950, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 28. Karoline A Doenitz was born 20 Mar 1885, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 1 Mar 1957; was buried Mar 1957, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 29. Otto Frederick Doenitz was born 29 Sep 1882, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 1956.
- 30. Ada M Doenitz was born 18 Nov 1892, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 16 May 1988, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried May 1988, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 31. Anna L Doenitz was born 19 Nov 1892, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 16 May 1991, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried May 1991, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 32. Gustave David Doenitz was born 26 Feb 1899, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 10 Jul 1974, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Jul 1974, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 33. John George Doenitz was born 20 Nov 1895, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died Dec 1974.
- 34. Charles Henry Doenitz was born 16 Feb 1903, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 12 Dec 1983, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Dec 1983, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
9. Louisa Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 4 Jul 1871, Dry Grove Township, Mc Lean County, Illinois, USA; died 11 Mar 1917. Other Events:
- Birth: 4 Jul 1871, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1880, Dry Grove Township, Mc Lean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
Notes:
Birth:
3 11 1917Louisa married Charles F Kaufman 14 Aug 1890, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Charles was born 1861, Illinois, USA; died 10 Sep 1946, Heyworth, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. George Kaufman was born 4 Dec 1895, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 10 Jan 1981, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 36. Homer Kaufman was born 12 Aug 1906, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 11 Apr 2000, LeRoy Manor, LeRoy County, Illinois, United States.
- 37. Infant Son Kaufman was born 7 Aug 1897; died 14 Aug 1897.
- 38. Julius Kaufman was born 22 Feb 1891, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 28 Oct 1976, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 39. Esther May Kaufman was born 20 Apr 1909, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 7 Apr 1932, Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, USA.
- 40. Clarence Kaufman was born 31 Mar 1901, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 14 Feb 1964, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 41. Daniel Kaufman was born 15 May 1892, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 11 Dec 1981, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 42. Albert Kaufman was born 27 Aug 1898, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 25 Feb 1976, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 43. Unknown Kaufman was born 7 Aug 1897, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 14 Aug 1897.
- 44. Charles Kaufman was born 2 Dec 1903, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 29 Jul 1998, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 45. David Kaufman was born 17 Jun 1893, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 25 Mar 1977, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 46. Living Kaufman
- 47. Living Kaufman
10. Maria Agnes Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 27 May 1853, Oberhausen, Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 27 Oct 1887, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried 3 Nov 1901, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Alternate Date of Birth: 27 May 1852; Her birthday listed on her mother's passport says 1852.
- Residence: 1870, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 18
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 18; Census Post Office: Bloomington
- Residence: 1880, Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, USA
Notes:
Maria (Mary) Agnes Burkhart was born in Germany on May 27, 1853. Her gravestone says that she was born in 1852, however, the church in Germany made it clear that the year was 1853. She was born in Unterhausen near Lichtenstein. Mary was the daughter of Johann Georg Burkhart and Maria Agnes Strobel. (To see the family tree from Germany, go to "Click here to view all images" at the bottom right of this memorial.)
She married another German immigrant, Ernst Gottlieb Obenland, on May 26, 1870 in Danvers, McLean Co., Illinois. Their first child, Christian G.E. Obenland was born in 1871. Elizabeth Louise was also born in Illinois in 1872.
Sometime in 1872, the family moved from Illinois to California, settling in Glen Ellen in Sonoma County. Ernst was a farmer while Mary kept house.
While in Glen Ellen, they had three more children: Adolph, 1875; Gustave, 1877; and Bertha, 1880.
In the fall of 1881, the family moved to Washington Territory. They made their home in Pomeroy in Garfield County. Once again, Ernst worked as a farmer. In 1882, the couple's last child, Anna was born.
Mary passed away on Oct. 27, 1887. Her cause of death is not known at this time. She was buried in the Pomeroy City Cemetery where later her husband and many of her children and grandchildren would be buried.
Mary's death notice in the newspaper read simply, "Mrs. Obenland, of this place, died last Saturday morning after a short illness, and was buried on Sunday. She left $500, which she had saved up for the support of her children."
Birth:
The person who researched for me in Germany emphasized her birth year was 1853 not 1852.
Buried:
Pomeroy City Cemetery; Lot 7, Grave 3Maria married Ernst Gottlieb Obenland 26 May 1870, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Ernst (son of Johannes Obenland and Luise Barbara Logel) was born 20 Oct 1841, Ilsfeld, Heilbronn, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; died 19 Nov 1901, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA; was buried 23 Nov 1901, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Christiana Agnes Obenland was born 14 Apr 1882, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 14 Apr 1973, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; was buried Apr 1973, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.
- 49. Adolph Emil Obenland was born 19 Aug 1875, Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California, USA; died 28 Nov 1958, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA; was buried 1 Dec 1958, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA.
- 50. Elizabeth Louise Obenland was born 15 Jul 1872, Le Roy. McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 25 Nov 1958, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA.
- 51. Gustave Franklin Obenland was born 26 Sep 1877, Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California, USA; died 14 Mar 1944, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA; was buried Mar 1944, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
- 52. Christian G E Obenland was born 24 Feb 1871, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA; died 13 May 1930, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried 15 May 1930, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
- 53. Bertha Rose Obenland was born 24 Feb 1880, Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California, USA; died 17 Mar 1956, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; was buried Mar 1956, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
11. Christian Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born Abt 1860, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 10; Census Post Office: Bloomington
12. Fredrick Burkhart (2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born Abt 1862, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1870, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 8; Census Post Office: Bloomington
Generation: 4
13. Henry Burkhart (3.Gottfried3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 1882. 14. Edward Franklin Burkhart (3.Gottfried3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 1878. 15. Amelia Burkhart (3.Gottfried3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 1879. 16. Agnes Marie Burkhart (3.Gottfried3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 1887. 17. George Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born Nov 1889, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1900, Greanleaf City, Washington County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Fairplay, Marion County, Kansas, USA
18. Callie M Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 25 Oct 1902, Florence, Marion County, Kansas, USA; died 4 Nov 1992, Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Fairplay, Marion County, Kansas, USA
19. Living Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 20. Living Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 21. Living Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 22. Living Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 23. Living Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 24. Living Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 25. Living Rahn (7.Katharine3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 26. Sadie May. Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 8 Apr 1890, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 24 Mar 1974, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Mar 1974, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 96247008
- Race: White
- Social Security Number: 330-38-9552
- Residence: 1900, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 10; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1910, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 20; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1920, Oldtown, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 29; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1930, Oldtown, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1935, Oldtown, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Oldtown, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Last Residence: Mar 1974, Downs, McLean County, Illinois, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Friends Cemetery
Died:
Age at Death: 83Sadie married John Squire Zenor Abt 1916. John (son of Elijah Zenor and Annie M Kernan) was born 13 Dec 1886, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 21 Jul 1961, Illinois, USA; was buried Jul 1961, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. Maurice M Zenor was born 8 May 1920, Downs, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 26 Jan 2006, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried 2006, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 55. John Robert Zenor, Sr was born 20 Apr 1924, Illinois, USA; died Aft Jan 2006.
27. Mabel Julia Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born Oct 1887, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 15 Jan 1950; was buried Jan 1950, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 10915309
- Race: White
- Birth: 31 Oct 1887, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1900, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 12; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1910, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 22; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1930, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1935, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 52; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1946, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Friends CemeteryMabel — Charles E Christman. Charles was born Abt 1877, Illinois, USA; was buried , Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
28. Karoline A Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 20 Mar 1885, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 1 Mar 1957; was buried Mar 1957, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 10941560
- Race: White
- Name: Carrie
- Residence: 1910, Oldtown, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 25; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1920, Oldtown, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 34; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1930, Arrowsmith, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 45; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1935, Arrowsmith, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Arrowsmith, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 55; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
Notes:
Buried:
Friends CemeteryKaroline married William Lester Shields Abt 1907, USA. William (son of Milton Henry Shields and Mary Jane Shrigley) was born 21 Jul 1882, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 3 Dec 1952, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Dec 1952, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 56. Raymond Robert Shields was born 1 Oct 1910, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 5 Oct 1995, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Oct 1995, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
- 57. Orie W Shields was born 18 Oct 1912, Illinois, USA; died 7 Aug 1975.
- 58. Mary Louise Shields
- 59. Noah Vernon Shields was born 25 Nov 1916, Illinois, USA; died 30 Sep 1968; was buried Oct 1968, Colfax, McLean County, Illinois, USA.
29. Otto Frederick Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 29 Sep 1882, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 1956. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1900, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Occupation: 1910, Oldtown, McLean County, Illinois, USA; farmer
- Residence: 1910, Oldtown, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 27; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Physical Description: 1918, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; medium build and height with blue eyes and dark hair
- Occupation: 1918, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; teamster, working for himself
- Residence: 1918, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Occupation: 1920, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; farmer
- Residence: 1920, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Address: 1930, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Address:
411 E North St - Occupation: 1930, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; laborer
- Residence: 1930, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Residence: 1935, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Occupation: 1940, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; farmer
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 59; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Occupation: 1942, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; working for Roy S Smith
- Residence: 1942, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 60
Otto — Leona Bell Vollborn. Leona (daughter of Christian Vollborn and Estella Maud Evans) was born 16 Sep 1891, Paint Township Madison County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 60. Dora L Doenitz was born 14 Jul 1915, Michigan, USA; died 9 Aug 1982, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA.
- 61. Lewis Lloyd Doenitz was born 20 Jul 1918; died 13 Oct 1988, Lee County, Florida, USA.
- 62. Orland E Doenitz was born 6 Apr 1920, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 14 Apr 1999, Branch, Lake County, Michigan, USA; was buried 17 Apr 1999, Fountain, Mason County, Michigan, USA.
- 63. Everett Allen Doenitz was born 17 Jun 1925, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 3 Aug 1958, Alaska, USA.
30. Ada M Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 18 Nov 1892, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 16 May 1988, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried May 1988, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Fact 1: Twin of Anna
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 10913084
- Race: White
- Social Security Number: 322-32-0356
- Residence: 1900, Dawson, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 7; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1910, Dawson, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1920, Dawson, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 27; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1935, Dawson, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Dawson, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 47; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Last Residence: May 1988, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Death: 16 May 1998
Notes:
Buried:
Friends Cemetery
Died:
Age at Death: 9531. Anna L Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 19 Nov 1892, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 16 May 1991, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried May 1991, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Fact 1: Twin of Ada
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 10159975
- Race: White
- Religion: Downs, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Pleasant Grove United Methodish Church
- Residence: 1910, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1920, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 27; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Notes:
Buried:
Friends Cemetery
Died:
McLean County Nursing Home32. Gustave David Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 26 Feb 1899, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 10 Jul 1974, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Jul 1974, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 10920448
- Race: White
- Name: Gus
- Social Security Number: 343-14-1676
- Residence: 1900, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 1; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1910, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1920, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 20; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Occupation: 1943, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Factory Worker
- Residence: 1943, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 304 N Main
- Occupation: 1946, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Factory Worker
- Residence: 1946, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 604 Vale Ave
- Occupation: 1951, McLean County, Illinois, USA; inspector
- Residence: 1951, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 604 Vale Ave
- Occupation: 1953, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; inspector at Eureka Williams Corp
- Residence: 1953, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 604 Vale Ave
- Residence: 1955, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 604 Vale Ave
- Last Residence: Jul 1974, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA
Notes:
His first name might have been August.
Buried:
Friends CemeteryGustave married Muriel Wolfe 26 Jan 1942, Clayton, St Louis County, Missouri, USA. Muriel (daughter of Oliver M Wolfe and Luetta Craig) was born 23 Jul 1903, Leavenworth, Crawford County, Indiana, USA; died 14 Oct 2004, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Oct 2004, Bentown, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 64. Richard Daniel Doenitz was born 21 May 1943, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 22 May 2011, Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, USA; was buried 24 May 2011, Cambridge, Henry County, Illinois, USA.
- 65. Lloyd Doenitz
33. John George Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 20 Nov 1895, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died Dec 1974. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1900, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 4; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1910, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1910, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 22
- Residence: 1920, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 24; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1920, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 24; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Occupation: 1930, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; farmer
- Residence: 1930, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Residence: 1935, Blue Ridge, Piatt County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Blue Ridge, Piatt County, Illinois, USA; Age: 44; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Residence: 1942, Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois, USA; Age: 47
- Last Residence: 1974, Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois, USA
John — Florence Violet Brewer. Florence was born Abt 1906, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 66. Charlotte L Doenitz was born 30 Mar 1923, Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois, USA; died 10 Jan 2006, St Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA; was buried 14 Jan 2006, Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, USA.
- 67. Elmer E Doenitz was born 14 Jun 1925, Illinois, USA; died 22 Nov 2010, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA; was buried 26 Nov 2010, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA.
- 68. Betty Lou Doenitz was born 6 Aug 1926, Illinois, USA; died 3 Nov 2002, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried 6 Nov 2002, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.
- 69. Floyd Doenitz was born Abt 1932, Illinois, USA; died Aft Nov 2002.
- 70. Gene Doenitz
- 71. Donald Doenitz was born , Illinois, USA; died Aft Nov 2002.
34. Charles Henry Doenitz (8.Lena3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 16 Feb 1903, Holder, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 12 Dec 1983, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Dec 1983, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Social Security Number: 328-09-3604
- Residence: 1910, Dawson Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Age: 7; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Occupation: 1930, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; credit manager at a furniture store
- Residence: 1930, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 604 E Montoe St
- Residence: 1935, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 1110 S Summit
- Occupation: 1940, McLean County, Illinois, USA; credit manager at a furniture store
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 1110 S Summit
- Occupation: 1946, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; credit manager for G.A. Ensenberger & Sons (furniture store?)
- Residence: 1946, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 1110 S Summit
- Occupation: 1949, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; credit manager for G.A. Ensenberger & Sons (furniture store?)
- Residence: 1949, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 1110 S Summit
- Occupation: 1951, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; auditor for G.A. Ensenberger & Sons (is this the furniture store?)
- Residence: 1951, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; 1110 S Summit
Notes:
Buried:
Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoluem; H-419-1Charles married Catherine Isabelle Clay 24 Oct 1931, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Catherine (daughter of Frank Clay and Bessie Louella Shade) was born 4 Jan 1901, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 6 Dec 1982, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; was buried Dec 1982, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 72. Robert D Doenitz
35. George Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 4 Dec 1895, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 10 Jan 1981, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
36. Homer Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 12 Aug 1906, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 11 Apr 2000, LeRoy Manor, LeRoy County, Illinois, United States. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
37. Infant Son Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 7 Aug 1897; died 14 Aug 1897. 38. Julius Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 22 Feb 1891, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 28 Oct 1976, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
39. Esther May Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 20 Apr 1909, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 7 Apr 1932, Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
40. Clarence Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 31 Mar 1901, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 14 Feb 1964, Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
41. Daniel Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 15 May 1892, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 11 Dec 1981, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1920, Dale, McLean County, Illinois, USA
42. Albert Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 27 Aug 1898, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 25 Feb 1976, Normal, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1920, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1930, Mount Hope, McLean County, Illinois, USA
43. Unknown Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 7 Aug 1897, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 14 Aug 1897. 44. Charles Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 2 Dec 1903, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 29 Jul 1998, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1920, Chicago Ward 15, Cook County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1930, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
45. David Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 17 Jun 1893, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 25 Mar 1977, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1910, Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, USA
46. Living Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 47. Living Kaufman (9.Louisa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) 48. Christiana Agnes Obenland (10.Maria3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 14 Apr 1882, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 14 Apr 1973, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; was buried Apr 1973, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 29687022
- SSN issued: Washington, USA
- Name: Anna
- Name: Sister Mary Cecilia
- Occupation: Washington, USA; Catholic Nun and music teacher
- Religion: Washington, USA; Roman Catholic
- Social Security Number: 535-24-9746
- Alternate Date of Birth: 5 Apr 1881, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1887, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1889, Whitman, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1920, Tacoma Ward 1, Pierce County, Washington, USA
- Dispensation of Religious Vows: 11 Jan 1924, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
- Residence: Jan 1925, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; 510 S. Howard
- Residence: 1926, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
- Occupation: 1930, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; piano teacher
- Residence: 1930, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
- Last Residence: 1973, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; in the old Liberty Park neighborhood
Notes:
Alternate birth and death dates, as per Social Security Death Index: Birth: 14 April 1882, Death: 5 April 1973. I'm using the birth date of the 5th because that was what was written in her file at the convent. Maybe someone at Social Security accidentally reversed the dates.
Date Received Holy Habit: 23 Jan 1900; First Profession: 26 Jan 1901; Final Profession 30 Aug 1904; Dispensation of Vows: 11 Jan 1924
Buried:
Holy Cross Cemetery; Section D, LOt 105, Space 4Christiana married John M. Kehoe 8 Jan 1925, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. John (son of John Laughlin Kehoe and Katherine Merigan) was born 1867, Sycamore, De Kalb County, Illinois, USA; died 29 Dec 1947, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; was buried , Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]
Christiana married Arthur Madison McMinn Between 11 Jan and 21 Jul 1924. Arthur (son of John McMinn) was born 31 Jan 1883, Arkansas, USA; died 21 Jul 1924, Wasco County, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet]
49. Adolph Emil Obenland (10.Maria3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 19 Aug 1875, Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California, USA; died 28 Nov 1958, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA; was buried 1 Dec 1958, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA. Other Events:
- Alternate Spelling of First Name: Adolf
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 27438550
- other: Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
- Race: Caucasian
- _MDCL: asthma
- Residence: 1880, Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, USA
- Residence: 1887, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1889, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 16 May 1892, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1900, East Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1910, Bellingham Ward 3, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1910, Seattle Ward 7, King County, Washington, USA
- Occupation: 1916, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; pharmacist at Joyner Drug Company
- Residence: 1916, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; West 2108 Augusta Ave.
- Physical Description: Sep 1918, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; medium height and build with hazel eyes and red hair
- Occupation: Sep 1918, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; pharmacist at Joyner Drug Company
- Residence: Sep 1918, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; 2108 W Augusta Ave.
- Residence: 1920, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
- Address: 1925, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA; Address:
2822 Prince - Occupation: 1930, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA; Manager at Federal Drug Company
- Residence: 1930, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA; 2709 Woolsey St., Apt B
- Residence: 1935, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
- Address: Feb 1937, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA; Address:
2726 Dwight Way - Residence: 1940, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA; 3110 College Ave.
- Politics: 1942; Democrat
- Occupation: Bef 1958, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA; pharmacist at South Berkeley Pharmacy
- Last Residence: Nov 1958, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Little Chapel of the Flowers Calcinatory; I think this was another name for cremation at the time, as calcination of metal involves extreme heat. Current location of the Chapel and/or his ashes are unknown as of 20 Feb 2014.
Died:
at home at 320 62nd St.Adolph married Aurelia Bissig 19 Aug 1915, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. Aurelia (daughter of John Bissig and Margarite Tishauser) was born 19 Sep 1874, Switzerland; died 25 Jun 1935, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; was buried Jun 1935, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]
Adolph married Florence Ellen Dickinson 5 May 1924, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA. Florence (daughter of Perry Lawrence Dickinson and Roselia Smith) was born 21 Aug 1882, Roscoe Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA; died 29 Oct 1962, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]
50. Elizabeth Louise Obenland (10.Maria3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 15 Jul 1872, Le Roy. McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 25 Nov 1958, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Lizzie
- Alternate Date of Birth: 1873, 1875
- Residence: 1880, Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, USA
- Residence: 1887, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1900, Forks, Idaho County, Idaho, USA
- Residence: 1920, Forks, Idaho County, Idaho, USA
- Residence: 1930, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA
- _FUN: 28 Nov 1958, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA; Requiem Mass celebrated by Rev Fr T. J. Lafey
Elizabeth married William Anderson Shuck 1 May 1895, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA. William was born 4 Oct 1866, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA; died 13 May 1941, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 73. Raphael Ernest Shuck was born 25 Sep 1904, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA; died 22 Jun 1985, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
- 74. Montie Clifford Shuck was born 6 Mar 1897, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA; died 11 May 1968, Grangeville, Idaho County, Idaho, USA.
- 75. Loris Effie Shuck was born 7 Feb 1901, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA; died 28 Oct 1979, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada; was buried 1979, Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
- 76. Bernice Mildred Shuck was born 20 Feb 1899, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA; died 27 Oct 1987, Grangeville, Idaho County, Idaho, USA; was buried 1987, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA.
- 77. Vincent Arthur Shuck was born 18 Jan 1912, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA; died 25 Apr 1954, White Bird, Idaho County, Idaho, USA.
51. Gustave Franklin Obenland (10.Maria3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 26 Sep 1877, Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California, USA; died 14 Mar 1944, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA; was buried Mar 1944, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. Other Events:
- Associations: Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, USA; member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Richmond Lodge #1251
- Associations: Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA; Member of the Onetah Tribe of Red Men
- Race: White
- Occupation: jeweler, sometimes with his own store. He was also a traveling jeweler, known for his "motor home".
- Occupation: watch maker and jeweler
- Residence: 1880, Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, USA
- Residence: 1887, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 16 May 1892, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1898, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1900, East Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Occupation: Aug 1904, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; engraver
- Residence: Aug 1904, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
- Residence: 1905, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama USA
- Residence: Between Jun 1907 and Sep 1908, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Residence: Between 1909 and 1913, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1910, Everett Ward 2, Snohomish County, Washington, USA; 3402 Colby Ave
- Residence: Between 1914 and 1916, Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA
- Residence: 1920, Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, USA; 413 10th St
- Residence: 1929, Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, USA
- Residence: 1930, Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California, USA; 925 Roble Ave
- Residence: 1934, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA
- Residence: 1942, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA
- Residence: Between Sep 1943 and Mar 1994, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; 184 8th St
- Probate: 1944, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; Case #1169
Notes:
On September 26, 1877, Gustave Franklin Obenland was born. He was the son of German immigrants Ernst Gottlieb Obenland and his wife, Mary Agnes Burkhart. Gustave, or Gus, as he was called, was born in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California.
Sonoma County is sometimes called the Valley of the Moon, or Valley of the Moons. The Miwok tribe named the area "Valley of the Moon" or "Many Moons" because their legends had it that the moon seemed to rise from the valley or may have rose multiple times in just one night.
Gus had five siblings: Christian G.E, Elizabeth Louise, Adolph Emil, Bertha Rose and Anna Agnes. Their father was a farmer while Mary kept house for the family.
In the fall of 1881, Ernst moved his family to Pomeroy, Garfield Co., Washington Territory. The 1898 Census of Garfield County, Washington lists 20 year old Gustave as working as a laborer. Later, he worked as a clerk in a grocery store.
In 1902, Gus went to Philadelphia where he learned the jeweler trade. During his time there, he completed a large pewter engraving that showcased his engraving skills. This engraving is kind of like a sampler that young girls embroidered during the 1700's and 1800's.
While in Philadelphia, Gus met a young seamstress named Anna Veronica Malarkey. He and Anna were married on August 30, 1904 in Anna's hometown of Girardville, Pennsylvania. They had one child, a son they named Harold Edwin, born on July 3, 1905 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Gus and Anna moved around quite a bit during their marriage. Records show them living in Birmingham, Alabama; Shreveport, Louisiana; Ft. Worth, Texas; Everett, Washington; Goldfield, Nevada and Richmond, California.
At one time, Gus owned a jewlery store in Richmond, at 917 McDonald Ave.
On September 12, 1918, Gus registered for the draft of WWI. His registration says that he was of medium height and build, with blue eyes and red hair.
Gus was an avid fisherman, a sport that seemes to run in the family. His brother Adolph and son Harold were all fishermen. Even his great-grandson Keith, born in 1976, also loves to fish. Gus was even arrested in 1924 in Oakland for having taken too many crabs from the ocean. (see attached article). In the 1920's, Gus was an active member of the Richmond Lodge #13, Knights of Pythias. An article in the Oakland Tribune from September 25, 1921, states that he had been elected Prelate of the lodge. I assume this must mean president.
The actual date of Gustave's divorce from Anna is unknown, but it had to have been between 1920 and 1930. They are listed together in at 413 10th Street in Richmond, California during the 1920 Census. The 1930 census shows Gus, as single and living at 925 Roble Ave. in Menlo Park, a city just southwest of Richmond in San Mateo County, California. In that census, Gus owned the house which had a value of $5,000 at that time. Living with Gus was a Hilda Moore, who was his housekeeper. Whether she actually was his housekeeper at that time is unknown. She might have just been living with him as his "paramour".
They eventually did live as man and wife, and Hilda told people that they were married. Letters and depositions in Gus's granddaughter's possession state that prior to his death, Gus had told his brother Adolph that he and Hilda were NOT married, even though she claimed they were. After Gus's death, Hilda claimed she and Gus were married in a town outside of Tiajuana, Mexico. When pressed, she couldn't remember the name of the town, nor could she produce a wedding certificate or any witnesses to the marriage.
In 1943, Gus moved back to Pomeroy, where he had grown up. Hilda went with him. Gus purchased a large Victorian house at 184 8th Street. The purchase price was $2,000. The deed was made September 1, 1943 and recorded in Garfield County on September 16, 1943. (Volume 42, page 303) Two months later, Gus transfered the house to Hilda, with the deed signed on November 3, 1943. The recording date of this deed is unknown at this time.
On March 14, 1944, Gus passed away. He and Hilda had made the trip to Lewiston, Idaho for some errands. While waiting in his car for Hilda to finish her shopping, Gus died. The cause of death on the death certificate says, "patient dead when I arrived. Evidentally due to coronary thrombosis." Gus's residence listed on his death certificate was 681 4th Street in Pomeroy. He was not living in the house on 8th Street when he died. Gus died without a will. At least, that is what Hilda said!
Only ten days after Gus's death, on March 24, 1944, Hilda signed a deed transferring the house on 8th Street to Gus's cousin Ray Shuck and his wife, Zelda. They purchased the house for only $10. This deed was not recorded until July 25, 1944.
In the terms of Anna's divorce from Gus, she was awarded monthly alimony. Gus's son, Harold, fought for part of his father's estate, as his mother, Anna, was owed about $9,000 in back alimony, which was a lot of money in those days.
An affidavit from a George Bromage stated that his ex-wife Ada Bromage was an old friend of Hilda's. Hilda had enlisted the help of Ada Bromage and Zelda Schuck in Pomeroy to help Hilda remove from Pomeroy the cash and jewelry of Gus's estate. Together, the three women smuggled about $35,000 in cash and jewelry from Pomeroy to Mr. Bromage's house in California, just after Gustave's death. Some of the money went to White Bird, Idaho.
In the end, the court awarded Hilda the estate. There was nothing left to be awarded to Anna, as the court valued the estate at under $3,000. This, of course, did not include the cash and jewelry smuggled out of Washington by Hilda and her accomplices, which comprised the bulk of Gustave's estate.
Gus was buried in the Pomeroy City Cemetery. Hilda left Pomeroy shortly after the estate was settled and moved to San Francisco, California. She died two years later. One wonders if she sold the gold and jewelry smuggled out of Washington and what she did with all of the money? Did she die without spending it all? If so, what happened to it?
Buried:
Pomeroy City Cemetery, Lot 7.5, Grave 7Gustave married Anna Veronica Malarkey 30 Aug 1904, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; divorced Between 1925 and 1929, California, USA. Anna (daughter of John J Mullarkey and Mary Joyce) was born 29 Mar 1882, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Mar 1962, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried Apr 1962, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 78. Harold Edwin Obenland was born 3 Jul 1905, Birmingham, Shelby County, Alabama, USA; died 6 Jan 1982, Lake Isabella, Kern County, California, USA; was buried 11 Jan 1982, Wofford Heights, Kern County, California, USA.
Gustave married Hilda Chloe Before his death, Gus told his brother, Adolph, th. Hilda (daughter of Unknown Chloe and Unknown Nordlund) was born 22 Dec 1878, Sweden; died 7 Mar 1946, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA; was buried Mar 1946, Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]
52. Christian G E Obenland (10.Maria3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 24 Feb 1871, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA; died 13 May 1930, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried 15 May 1930, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. Other Events:
- Alternate Place of Birth: McLean County, Illinois, USA; Some say he was born in Bloomington, which is in the county his parents were married.
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 26613816
- Residence: 1880, Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, USA
- Residence: 1887, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1889, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 16 May 1892, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Occupation: 1900, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; delivery man
- Residence: 1900, East Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Occupation: Sep 1900, East Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; expressman
- Occupation: 1910, Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington, USA; farmer
- Residence: 1910, West Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington, USA
- Occupation: 1920, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; saleman of general merchandise. He might be working in his brother-in-law's store
- Residence: 1920, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Occupation: 1930, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; retired
- Residence: 1930, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Last Residence: May 1930, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Pomeroy City Cemetery; Lot 7, Grave 5Christian married Dora Lee Halterman 24 Feb 1889, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. Dora (daughter of Ephraim Halterman and Elizabeth S Johnson) was born 14 Oct 1874, Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa, USA; died 10 Mar 1928, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 79. Alfred Ross Obenland was born 16 Feb 1906, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 6 Apr 2010, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
- 80. Kenneth Frederick Obenland was born 25 Aug 1907, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 12 May 1977, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried May 1977, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
- 81. Chester Everett Obenland was born 14 Mar 1899, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 10 Mar 1979, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried Mar 1979, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
- 82. Marie Elizabeth Obenland
- 83. Leslie Ephraim Obenland was born 1 Sep 1900, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 5 Dec 1988, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; was buried Dec 1988, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.
Christian married Minnie Rehder 10 Sep 1893, Pataha, Garfield County, Washington, USA. Minnie (daughter of Henry Rehder and Hanna Wise) was born 25 Sep 1871, Germany; died 26 Sep 1896, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried Sep 1896, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 84. Vera Doretha Obenland was born 15 Jun 1895, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 22 Dec 1895, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried Dec 1895, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
53. Bertha Rose Obenland (10.Maria3, 2.Maria2, 1.Anna1) was born 24 Feb 1880, Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California, USA; died 17 Mar 1956, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; was buried Mar 1956, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 28097807
- Residence: 1880, Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, USA
- Residence: 16 May 1892, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
- Residence: 1920, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Holy Rosary Cemetery; Block 21, Section SEBertha married Edward James McGrath 4 Feb 1913, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. Edward (son of John McGrath and Anna O'Brian) was born 24 Mar 1881, Lewis County, New York, USA; died 14 Feb 1944, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried Feb 1944, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 85. Cecilia Anna McGrath was born 22 Jan 1916, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 23 Dec 1968, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA; was buried 27 Dec 1968, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.
- 86. Joseph Edmund McGrath was born 12 Apr 1922, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 13 Oct 2003, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA; was buried Oct 2003, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.
- 87. John Vincent McGrath was born 25 Jan 1914, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; died 25 Jul 1940, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA; was buried Jul 1940, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington, USA.