Marie Magdalena Krehr
1850 - 1926 (76 years)1. Marie Magdalena Krehr was born 3 Jun 1850, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 18 Aug 1926, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; was buried 22 Aug 1926, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Kreh
- Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Kreher
- custom: Germany
- Departure: Kitts
- Arrival: 9 May 1884, New York, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1885, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1895, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1900, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Birth date calculated from death date and age at death.
Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery; 1st Addition, Block 7, Lot 20, Grave 1
Died:
At homeMarie married Christian Karl Obenland 19 Nov 1874, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany. Christian (son of Johann Ernst Obenland and Christina Katharina Johanna Kuemmerle) was born 23 Apr 1848, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 29 Nov 1917, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Frida Hulda Obenland was born 9 Aug 1891, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 13 Apr 1974, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; was buried Apr 1974, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA.
- 3. Wilhelmina Friederika Obenland was born 11 Sep 1876, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 8 Feb 1957, Kansas, USA.
- 4. Ernest William Obenland was born 16 Oct 1884, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 1 Oct 1947, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried 4 Oct 1947, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA.
- 5. August Gottlob Obenland was born 29 Jul 1881, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 12 Oct 1926, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; was buried , Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA.
- 6. Katharine Obenland was born 10 Aug 1883, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 28 Oct 1883, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany.
- 7. Christian Karl Albert Obenland was born 24 Dec 1878, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 21 Jul 1930, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA; was buried 23 Jul 1930, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA.
- 8. Emma Katharine Obenland was born 1 Feb 1888, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 28 Oct 1968, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; was buried 1968, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA.
- 9. Edwin Eugene Obenland was born 20 Jul 1894, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 10 Oct 1974, Alameda County, California, USA.
- 10. Gustav John Obenland was born 6 Jan 1887, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 25 Dec 1942, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1942, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA.
- 11. Maria Louisa Obenland was born 11 Oct 1875, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 8 Feb 1957, Kansas, USA; was buried , Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Frida Hulda Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 9 Aug 1891, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 13 Apr 1974, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; was buried Apr 1974, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- SSN issued: Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Social Security Number: 510-48-2348
- Birth: 9 Sep 1891, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1895, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1900, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery; First Addition, Block 21, Lot 121. Her grave is unmarkedFrida married Carl August Hammel Abt 1916, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Carl (son of Jacob John Hammel and Caroline Lucy) was born 26 Jan 1891, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; died 13 Mar 1969, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Ruth Helen Hammel was born 7 Jul 1917, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 9 Nov 2005, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Longford, Clay County, Kansas, USA.
- 13. Living Hammel
3. Wilhelmina Friederika Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 11 Sep 1876, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 8 Feb 1957, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Departure: Kitts
- Name: Minnie
- _DEST: New York, USA
- Birth: Abt 1877, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Arrival: 9 May 1884, New York, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1885, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Arrival: 1886
- Residence: 1900, Durham, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Durham, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
Wilhelmina married Henry Hammerli Sep 1893, Kansas, USA. Henry (son of Heinrich Hammerli and Maria Michael) was born Sep 1859, Switzerland; died 1937. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Albert Joseph Hammerly was born 13 Jun 1900, Kansas, USA; died 26 Dec 1973, Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA; was buried Dec 1973, Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.
- 15. Living Hammerli
- 16. Living Hammerli
4. Ernest William Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 16 Oct 1884, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 1 Oct 1947, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried 4 Oct 1947, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Associations: Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; member of First Methodist Church, IOOF Lodge and Elks Club
- other: Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Occupation: plumbing and heating contractor
- Residence: Between 1884 and 1912, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1885, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1900, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: Between 1912 and 1947, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Manhattan Ward 4, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Last Residence: 1947, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; 921 Pierre
- Alternate Date of Death: 30 Sep 1947; Newspaper from Thursday Oct 1 says "died Tuesday" which would have been 30 Sep
Notes:
Buried:
Sunset Cemetery; Block 13, Section C, Lot 9, EastErnest married Carroll Prior 4 Sep 1907, Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. Carroll (daughter of Stephen Prior and Elizabeth Colhour) was born 19 Sep 1883, Troy, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA; died 20 Aug 1978, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried 24 Aug 1978, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Ruth Carroll Obenland was born 20 Oct 1912, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, USA; died 5 Feb 1971, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Feb 1971, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA.
5. August Gottlob Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 29 Jul 1881, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 12 Oct 1926, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; was buried , Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- custom: Germany
- Departure: Kitts
- other: Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: Clay County, Kansas, USA
- _DEST: New York, USA
- Arrival: 9 May 1884, New York, USA
- Residence: 1900, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Occupation: 1926, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; Men's clothing merchant and training greyhounds for racing.
Notes:
There were two Obenland families who immigrated to Clay Center, Kansas in the 1800's. Both had men named August. This man was known around town as "Long August."
Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery, 1st addition, Block 7, Lot 20, Grave 3
Died:
St Josephs Hospital6. Katharine Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 10 Aug 1883, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 28 Oct 1883, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany. Other Events:
- Alternate Date of Birth: 11 Aug 1883
7. Christian Karl Albert Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 24 Dec 1878, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 21 Jul 1930, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA; was buried 23 Jul 1930, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Associations: Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; Masonic Lodge
- Departure: Kitts
- other: Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Name: Albert
- Occupation: Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; Men's clothing shop owner and salesman; later in the moving business with brother-in-law.
- Residence: Riley County, Kansas, USA
- _DEST: New York, USA
- Arrival: 9 May 1884, New York, USA
- Residence: 1900, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Salina Ward 4, Saline County, Kansas, USA
- Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; Medium height and build with gray eyes and brown hair.
- Residence: 1920, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Salina Cemetery
Died:
Suicide: Drowned in Smoky Hill River; Suicide by drowning in the Smoky Hill RiverChristian married Maud Ethel Stevenson Abt 1910. Maud (daughter of Albert Warren Stevenson and Tabitha Ellen Fleming) was born 11 May 1887, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 24 Jan 1975, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
8. Emma Katharine Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 1 Feb 1888, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 28 Oct 1968, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; was buried 1968, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- SSN issued: Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Social Security Number: 515-34-8427
- Alternate Date of Birth: 1 Feb 1888
- Birth: Feb 1889, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Birth: 1 Feb 1889
- Residence: 1900, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Wakefield, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
The Social Secuirty Death Index says she was born in 1888. Her obituary says she was born in 1889. I'm using 1888 because that would have been the birthdate Emma gave when she applied for Social Security. Her obituary says 1889, but because that came from someone else, I'm using it as an alternate. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas. Plot: Block 7, Lot 20, Grave 4.
Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery, 1st addition, Block 7, Lot 20, Grave 49. Edwin Eugene Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 20 Jul 1894, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 10 Oct 1974, Alameda County, California, USA. Other Events:
- SSN issued: California, USA
- Residence: Contra Costa County, California, USA
- Social Security Number: 556-10-1331
- Alternate Date of Birth: 20 Jul 1893
- Birth: 20 Jul 1894
- Residence: 1 Mar 1895, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1900, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1915, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, San Francisco Assembly District 31, San Francisco County, California, USA
- Residence: 1930, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA; 326 Haight Ave., Apt A
Notes:
Received permit from the city of Oakland, CA to operate a poolroom at 3315 E. Fourteenth St.
Edwin married Alice Church Sep 1921, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]
Edwin — Abbie Cecilia Wright. [Group Sheet]
10. Gustav John Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 6 Jan 1887, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 25 Dec 1942, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1942, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Associations: Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; member of the First Methodist Church
- other: Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Occupation: Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; Obenland Brothers Plumbing and Heating
- Residence: Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: Between 1887 and 1911, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1895, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1900, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: Between 1911 and 1942, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Manhattan Ward 2, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Alternate Date of Death: 26 Dec 1942, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; newspaper announcemnet on 26th says "died today."
- _FUN: 29 Dec 1942, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; Burliew-Cown Funeral Home with Dr. A. E. Kirk of the First Methodist Church officiating
Notes:
From the Republican Valley Democrat on 6 Jan 1887, "Mr. and Mrs. C. Oberland are happy over the arrival of a spanking big boy who entered this world of trouble on the 6th inst."
Buried:
Sunset Cemetery; Block 13, Section K, Lot 25 South.
Died:
at home at 1126 HoustonGustav married Mabel Olive Hawley Abt 1910. Mabel (daughter of John Ezra Hawley and Phoebe S Love) was born Nov 1887, Washington County, Kansas, USA; died 1 Dec 1938, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried 4 Dec 1938, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Clayton Obenland was born 22 Dec 1912, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; died 11 Apr 1991, Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas, USA; was buried Cremated, ashes scattered.
- 19. Margaret Orene Obenland was born 8 Sep 1919, Missouri, USA; died 10 Oct 2004, North Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Florence, Marion County, Kansas, USA.
- 20. Wendell H Obenland was born 17 Dec 1924, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 28 Dec 1997, Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA; was buried 14 Jan 1998, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA.
Gustav married Jennie Lynn McDowell 8 Jun 1940, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, USA. Jennie (daughter of Robert McDowell and Lydia A Bickford) was born 2 Apr 1887, Northfield, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA; died 24 Feb 1966, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried Feb 1966, Milford, Geary County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Gustav married Magdaline DeFleece 31 Dec 1907, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
11. Maria Louisa Obenland (1.Marie1) was born 11 Oct 1875, Burgstall, Neckarkreis, Wurttemberg, Germany; died 8 Feb 1957, Kansas, USA; was buried , Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- custom: Germany
- Departure: Kitts
- _DEST: New York, USA
- Arrival: 9 May 1884, New York, USA
- Arrival: 1889
- Residence: 1900, Chapman, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Chapman, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Topeka Ward 6, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery; 1st Addition, Block 6, Lot 39Maria married Edward Christopher 28 Jan 1914. Edward (son of John Christopher and Mary Adaline VanNorwick) was born Jan 1857, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Apr 1945; was buried , Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Maria married Henry Hammerli 17 Jul 1895, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Henry (son of Jost Hammerli and Margaretha Michael) was born 28 Feb 1866, Lancing, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA; died 29 Jan 1908, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County. Kansas, USA; was buried , Oak Hill, Clay County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Wilhelmina Hammerli was born 27 Jun 1896, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County. Kansas, USA; died 11 Feb 1991, Cook County, Illinois, USA.
- 22. Vincent Nathaniel Hammerli was born 27 Apr 1904, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; died 12 Jun 1953, St Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA; was buried Jun 1953, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.
- 23. Friederika Emma Hammerli was born 7 Sep 1899, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; died 12 Oct 1979, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA.
- 24. Harold Ernest Hammerli was born 13 Dec 1901, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; died 22 Apr 1983, Orange County, Florida, USA; was buried Apr 1983, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA.
- 25. Henry Albert Hammerli was born 17 Oct 1897, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; died 7 Dec 1951, Fort Lyon, Bent County, Colorado, USA; was buried Dec 1951, Oak Hill, Clay County, Kansas, USA.
Generation: 3
12. Ruth Helen Hammel (2.Frida2, 1.Marie1) was born 7 Jul 1917, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 9 Nov 2005, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Longford, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- SSN issued: Kansas, USA
- Social Security Number: 511-18-4177
- Residence: 1920, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Buried:
cremated; ashes rest in Athestane Cemetery
Died:
Meadownlark Hills Health Care CenterRuth married James Royce Henry 1 Dec 1946, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA. James (son of Samuel J Henry and Nettie Meyers) was born 30 Mar 1920, Republic, Kansas, USA; died 30 Dec 2006, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Longford, Clay County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Ruth A Henry
- 27. Mary Henry
- 28. Roy Henry
- 29. Steve Henry
13. Living Hammel (2.Frida2, 1.Marie1) Living — Living Ramsey. (daughter of Living Ramsey and Living Carpenter) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Living Hammel
- 31. Living Hammel
14. Albert Joseph Hammerly (3.Wilhelmina2, 1.Marie1) was born 13 Jun 1900, Kansas, USA; died 26 Dec 1973, Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA; was buried Dec 1973, Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 121882180
- other: Riley County, Kansas, USA
- SSN issued: California, USA
- Residence: Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Social Security Number: 570-07-0233
- Residence: 1910, Durham, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Zeandale, Riley County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Albert was born on June 13, 1900, in Kansas. His father, Henry, was born in 1859 in Switzerland. His mother's name was Friederika Wilhelmina Obenland, who was born in Wurttemburg, Germany in 1876.
Albert had two sisters, Marie and Marguerite. When Albert was a boy, the family lived in Durham, Ottawa County, Kansas. His father was a farmer.
On September 9, 1918, Albert registered for the draft for WWI. He was living with his mother at 323 N. 18th St. in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas. He was a truck driver for Kansas State Agricultural College. Albert is described as of medium height and build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
On Marcy 25, 1920, Albert married Clatie E. Alexander in Jackson County, Missouri. I believe they were married in Independence.
The couple had one child, a son they named Francis. Francis was born on April 23, 1921.
In 1920, Albert was 19 and living with his parents. He was still working for the college as a truck driver.
The 1930 Census lists the family living in Zeandale, Riley County, Kansas. Albert was a farmer.
The last residence listed for Albert is on the Social Security Death Index. He died in December of 1973. He was living in Meridian, Jefferson County, Kansas.
Buried:
Meriden CemetleryAlbert — Clatie Elizabeth Anderson. Clatie (daughter of Unknown Anderson and Unknown McDonald) was born 27 Feb 1899, Soldier, Jackson County, Kansas, USA; died 14 Aug 1993, Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA; was buried Aug 1993, Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Living Hammerly
15. Living Hammerli (3.Wilhelmina2, 1.Marie1) Living — Unknown Brock. [Group Sheet]
16. Living Hammerli (3.Wilhelmina2, 1.Marie1) 17. Ruth Carroll Obenland (4.Ernest2, 1.Marie1) was born 20 Oct 1912, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, USA; died 5 Feb 1971, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Feb 1971, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. Other Events:
- Birth: 20 Oct 1912, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Birth: Abt 1913, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Manhattan Ward 4, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: Sep 1921, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; 921 Pierre
- Residence: 1925, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Graduation: 1934, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; graduated from Kansas State College
- _EMPLOY: Sep 1936, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; hired as assistant at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Notes:
Buried:
Resthaven Memorial Park; Veteran's Garden, Lot 15, Block D, Space 4
Died:
Pancreatic cancerRuth married John Gordon Towner 25 Dec 1937, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA. John (son of Reed Clark Towner and Petrea Christina Madsen) was born 4 Feb 1907, Kansas, USA; died 27 Nov 1975, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; was buried 8 Feb 1971, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Judith Ann Towner
- 34. Mary Jane Towner
18. Clayton Obenland (10.Gustav2, 1.Marie1) was born 22 Dec 1912, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; died 11 Apr 1991, Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas, USA; was buried Cremated, ashes scattered. Other Events:
- Adopted: yes
- SSN issued: Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Graduation: Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Univeristy
- Occupation: Chemist, Olan Mattson Chemical Company; Professor of Chemistry, Niagra University, New York
- Social Security Number: 515-10-4469
- Birth: 21 Dec 1912, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Birth: 22 Dec 1912
- Residence: 1920, Manhattan Ward 2, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- _MILT: Between 16 Sep 1940 and 30 Jun 1946; Enlisted in the US Army, Number 0-317716
- _EMPLOY: Nov 1941, St Louis, Independent Cities, Missouri, USA; employed at Monsanto Chemical Company
- Residence: Aft 8 Nov 1941, St Louis, Independent Cities, Missouri, USA
- Address: Aug 1950, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; Address:
Masters Degree from Kansas State University - Occupation: Aft Oct 1950, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA; Research Chemist for General Analine Company
- Address: Nov 1979, Williamsville, Erie County, New York, USA; Address:
68 Culpepper - Residence: 1992, Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas, USA
Notes:
Birth:
Adopted by the ObenlandsClayton married Anita M. Kensler 8 Nov 1941, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA. Anita (daughter of Harley Kensler and Mary Cochrane) was born 23 Aug 1912, Lost Nation, Clinton County, Iowa, USA; died 17 Oct 2005, Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas, USA; was buried Cremated, ashes scattered. [Group Sheet]
Children:
19. Margaret Orene Obenland (10.Gustav2, 1.Marie1) was born 8 Sep 1919, Missouri, USA; died 10 Oct 2004, North Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Florence, Marion County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Adopted: Kansas, USA; Yes
- SSN issued: Kansas, USA
- Social Security Number: 513-05-3975
- Residence: 1920, Manhattan Ward 2, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Education: Oct 1938, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA; In training at Bethany Hospital
- Residence: Aft 5 May 1940, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA; 1201 1/2 S. Broadway
Notes:
Birth:
Adopted by the Obenlands
Buried:
Hillcrest Cemetery
Died:
CancerMargaret married Virgil Mills, Jr 5 May 1940, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA. (son of Living Mills and Living Schroder) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. Living Mills
20. Wendell H Obenland (10.Gustav2, 1.Marie1) was born 17 Dec 1924, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 28 Dec 1997, Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA; was buried 14 Jan 1998, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA. Other Events:
- Adopted: yes
- SSN issued: Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Graduation: Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA; Manhattan High School
- Name: Wendell H Wolfe
- Residence: San Leandro, Alameda County, California, USA
- Social Security Number: 513-12-3658
- _MILTID: 8660344
- Birth: 17 Dec 1924, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Birth: Abt 1925, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
- _MILT: 23 May 1943, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA; US Navy, RM3 during WWII
- _EMPLOY: Dec 1945; United States Navy, Radioman on the U.S.S. Oakland
- Residence: Aft 31 Dec 1945, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA; 1924 Vicksburg
- _MILT: Dec 1949; RM 3/c, United States Navy (radioman stationed abord the U.S.S. Oakland)
- Residence: 1994, Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA
Notes:
Wendell was the adopted son of Gustav and Mabel Obenland. He was born Wendell H. Wolfe. The 1930 Federal Census shows a Wendell living with the family as their ward.
Birth:
Adopted by the Obenlands
Buried:
Golden Gate National Cemetery, Section CE, Row O, Site 283Wendell married Elizabeth M Williams 31 Dec 1945, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of A. H. Williams and Unknown Douglas) was born 3 Feb 1919, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA; died 3 Feb 1993, Alameda, Alameda County, California, USA; was buried 9 Mar 1993, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]
21. Wilhelmina Hammerli (11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) was born 27 Jun 1896, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County. Kansas, USA; died 11 Feb 1991, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Alternate Place of Birth: Oak Hill, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Hammerle
- SSN issued: Illinois, USA
- Name: Minnie
- Social Security Number: 343-48-7714
- Residence: 1900, Chapman, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Topeka Ward 6, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Wilhelmina married Ralph W Davis Divorced 1933. [Group Sheet]
Wilhelmina married Gladdin Gorin Byers, Jr 12 May 1934, Jackson, Missouri, USA. Gladdin (son of Gladdin Gorin Byers, Sr. and Fannie Bryan) was born 17 Aug 1903, Missouri, USA; died 25 Nov 1984, Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Robert Byers
22. Vincent Nathaniel Hammerli (11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) was born 27 Apr 1904, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; died 12 Jun 1953, St Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA; was buried Jun 1953, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Chapman, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1915, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Topeka Ward 6, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Topeka Cemetery, Section 92Vincent married Luneta Josephine Barrett 23 Feb 1929, North Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA. Luneta (daughter of Edwin Stanton Barrett and Mary Louisa Ensign) was born 5 Sep 1909, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA; died 6 Sep 1986, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Living Hammerli
- 39. Living Hammerli
23. Friederika Emma Hammerli (11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) was born 7 Sep 1899, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; died 12 Oct 1979, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Frieda Hammerle
- Residence: 1900, Chapman, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Chapman, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1915, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Topeka Ward 6, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA
Friederika married Henry Nicholas Eller 23 Sep 1925, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA. Henry (son of Nicholas Eller and Amelia Statler) was born 27 Apr 1899, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA; died 25 Oct 1964, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA; was buried Oct 1964, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Living Eller
- 41. Living Eller
24. Harold Ernest Hammerli (11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) was born 13 Dec 1901, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; died 22 Apr 1983, Orange County, Florida, USA; was buried Apr 1983, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- SSN issued: Kansas, USA
- Social Security Number: 509-01-7013
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Topeka Ward 6, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1925, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Death: Apr 1983, Winter Park, Orange County, Florida, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Mt. Calvary Cemetery; Section 8Harold married Marie Elizabeth Monaghan 30 Dec 1930, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA. Marie (daughter of George Edward Monaghan and Elizabeth McCourt) was born 25 Mar 1900, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA; died 6 Nov 1975, Orange County, Florida, USA; was buried 1975, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 42. Living Hammerli
25. Henry Albert Hammerli (11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) was born 17 Oct 1897, Chapman Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; died 7 Dec 1951, Fort Lyon, Bent County, Colorado, USA; was buried Dec 1951, Oak Hill, Clay County, Kansas, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1900, Chapman, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1 Mar 1905, Chapman, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1910, Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1915, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Topeka Ward 6, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1920, Topeka Ward 6, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
- Residence: 1930, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Notes:
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1914. I was told that he was wounded during WWI and had mental problems after that. On the 1930 Census, Henry is listed as being an inmate of the Topeka State Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. The place is listed on the census as being an "insane institution." The hospital where Henry died was a VA neuropsychiatric hospital.
Buried:
Rose Meron Cemetery
Died:
VA Hospital
Generation: 4
26. Ruth A Henry (12.Ruth3, 2.Frida2, 1.Marie1) Ruth — David Dempsey. [Group Sheet]
27. Mary Henry (12.Ruth3, 2.Frida2, 1.Marie1) Mary — Ronald Wade. [Group Sheet]
28. Roy Henry (12.Ruth3, 2.Frida2, 1.Marie1) Roy — Linda Unknown. [Group Sheet]
29. Steve Henry (12.Ruth3, 2.Frida2, 1.Marie1) Steve — Vangie Unknown. [Group Sheet]
30. Living Hammel (13.Living3, 2.Frida2, 1.Marie1) Living — Donna Gail Unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Living Hammel
- 44. Living Hammel
31. Living Hammel (13.Living3, 2.Frida2, 1.Marie1) Living — Nancy V Unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 45. Living Hammel
- 46. Living Hammel
32. Living Hammerly (14.Albert3, 3.Wilhelmina2, 1.Marie1) 33. Judith Ann Towner (17.Ruth3, 4.Ernest2, 1.Marie1) Judith — Glenn R. Schuler. (son of Wilfred Bernard Schuler and Leila Gail Cope) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Living Schuler
- 48. Living Schuler
- 49. Living Schuler
- 50. Living Schuler
34. Mary Jane Towner (17.Ruth3, 4.Ernest2, 1.Marie1) Other Events:
- Graduation: Jun 1959, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA
Mary — Living Van Deman. (son of Harold DenBleyker VanDeman and Clara Leota Dewater) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Living Van Deman
- 52. Living Van Deman
35. Robert James Obenland (18.Clayton3, 10.Gustav2, 1.Marie1) Robert — Living Watts. [Group Sheet]
36. Living Mills (19.Margaret3, 10.Gustav2, 1.Marie1) Living — Living Strait. (daughter of Frank Strait and Mary Insley) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. Living Mills
- 54. Living Mills
37. Robert Byers (21.Wilhelmina3, 11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) 38. Living Hammerli (22.Vincent3, 11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) Living — Living Thomas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 55. Living Thomas
- 56. Living Thomas
Living — Living Snyder. (son of Nelson Grover Snyder and Goldie Malcuitt) [Group Sheet]
39. Living Hammerli (22.Vincent3, 11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) Living — Living Mitchell. (daughter of George Mitchell and Angelina Manuccia) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 57. Living Hammerli
- 58. Living Hammerli
40. Living Eller (23.Friederika3, 11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) Living — James Hess. [Group Sheet]
41. Living Eller (23.Friederika3, 11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) Living — Unknown Bell. [Group Sheet]
42. Living Hammerli (24.Harold3, 11.Maria2, 1.Marie1) Living — Frances Unknown. [Group Sheet]