William Burton
M, #13414, b. circa 1860, d. circa 1910
Last Edited | 28 Oct 1999 |
Birth* | William Burton was born circa 1860 at Ottawa, Franklin Co, KS, United StatesB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: William Burton married Catherine Holloran. |
Death* | Death: William Burton died circa 1910 at Topeka, Shawnee Co, KS, United StatesB. |
Family | Catherine Holloran b. 12 Jan 1864, d. 30 Apr 1947 |
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Hilbert Henry Buss
M, #11096, b. 8 September 1903, d. 28 September 1992
Last Edited | 17 Mar 1999 |
Birth* | Hilbert Henry Buss was born on 8 September 1903 at Rockham, Faulk Co, SD, United StatesB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Hilbert Henry Buss married Mary Catherine Fitzgerald, daughter of William Robert Fitzgerald and Thoma Madalena (Lena) Hartwig, on 30 December 1928 at Redfield, Faulk Co, SD, United StatesB. |
SSN* | His Social Security Number was 504-01-0138; issued before 1951 at SD, United StatesB. |
Note* | Hilbert Henry Buss and Mary Catherine Fitzgerald always lived in Rockham, SD; PO Box 122, Zip 57470. They had no children. |
Death* | Death: Hilbert Henry Buss died on 28 September 1992 at Redfield, Faulk Co, SD, United StatesB, at age 89. |
Family | Mary Catherine Fitzgerald b. 26 Sep 1906, d. 14 Apr 1985 |
Thomas W Calhoun
M, #10732, b. 28 June 1907, d. 23 June 2001
Last Edited | 17 Aug 2002 |
Birth* | Thomas W Calhoun was born on 28 June 1907 at Knob Lick, Metcalfe Co, KY, United StatesB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Thomas W Calhoun married Marie Magdalene Closen, daughter of John Michael Closen and Etta Anna Hartwig, on 27 July 1932. |
SSN* | His Social Security Number was 318-16-1329; issued before 1951 at IL, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Thomas W Calhoun died on 23 June 2001 at Peoria, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 93. |
Burial* | Burial: Thomas W Calhoun was buried on 27 June 2001 at Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Family | Marie Magdalene Closen b. 26 Jun 1913, d. 26 Jan 2009 |
Olive Lillian Case
F, #42494, b. 5 February 1887, d. 23 June 1976
Last Edited | 12 Jul 2019 |
Birth* | Olive Lillian Case was born on 5 February 1887 at Aroma Park, Kankakee Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Married Name | Her married name was Gronewold. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Olive Lillian Case married Bernhard (Ben) Edward Gronewold, son of Johann (John) Hermann Folkerts Gronewold and Asa Katharine Behrens. |
Death* | Death: Olive Lillian Case died on 23 June 1976 at Kankakee Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 89. |
Family | Bernhard (Ben) Edward Gronewold b. 10 Jun 1885, d. Sep 1971 |
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Howard Taft Cash
M, #2366, b. 4 January 1909, d. 5 April 1968
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Relationship | Father of Ted Earl Cash |
Military | Other Military |
Last Edited | 2 Apr 2022 |
Birth* | Howard Taft Cash was born on 4 January 1909 at Flora, Clay Co, IL, United StatesB. ![]() |
Proof-Notes* | Parents: Howard's birth certificate says that his parents are 'Eliga Cash' and Frances Jane Manning, but I believe that his father was John R Blackburn for the following reasons: Facts: 1. 30 Oct 1898, Clay Co, IL - Howard's Grandmother Mary Frances Jennings married John R Blackburn. She had previously married Henry Palmer Manning and had two children with him - Howard's mother, Frances Jane Manning and her younger sister Laura. John Blackburn had been married twice before (the first wife died, he had divorced the second one). Frances and her younger sister Laura lived in the household along with 3 children from John's previous marriage. 2. 13 May 1905, Flora, IL - Henry Francis Cash, Howard's older brother, was born. His mother Frances Jane Manning was unmarried at the time. 3. 14 Aug 1905, Flora, IL - Frances Jane Manning (Howard's mother) married Elijah Cash. 4. Fall 1905 - a doctor visits the family because of a problem with Henry Francis - he fills out a birth certificate form, listing Elijah as the father. Illinois did not require birth certificates until 1917. 5. 16 Mar 1906, Flora, IL - A divorce was granted between Frances Manning Cash and Elijah Cash. Elijah filed for divorce on the grounds that Frances had "carnal knowledge" with John R Blackburn. Frances, under oath, signed an admission that she had "illegal sex" with one John R Blackburn, before and after she married Elijah. 6. 04 Jan 1909, Flora, IL - Howard Taft Cash is born. 7. 17 May 1910, Flora, IL - census records show a family consisting of Mary Frances (Jennings) Blackburn, Frances Jane (Manning) Cash, Howard Taft Cash, and his older brother Henry Francis Cash. Mary Frances was listed as a widow. [Apparently John died between 1906 and 1910 - no death record or burial location has ever been found] 8. 13 Apr 1911, Flora, IL - Mary Frances marries her third husband (George Bentley), and Frances Jane marries her second husband, Charles (Creed) Wilder. 9. 1940, Los Angeles, CA - Howard was living in Los Angeles and had applied for a job with Lockheed Aircraft; they required a birth certificate. One was filled out by his mother, Frances, and filed with Clay Co, IL on 28 May 1941 showing his father to be "Eliga Cash". Eliga's occupation was listed as working for the railroad. 10. Elijah never remarried and when he died his estate was divided between his siblings. 11. Jun 1998, Flora, IL - In talking with relatives of Elijah, they were surprised that he had any descendants. They recalled a story when someone approached Elijah one day and said "you are my father". Elijah was taken back and reportedly said "get the hell out of here. I have no children". 12. In speaking with Howard's last living sibling, my Aunt Mae, I asked her if she knew anything about John R Blackburn. She replied "Mama [meaning Frances Jane Manning] always said 'he was an evil man'". Thoughts and opinions: Howard's father is most likely John R Blackburn, not Elijah Cash. 1. John R Blackburn - From court records we know that John R Blackburn had access and opportunity to father children with Frances Jane Manning. The 1900 census lists him as a "Saw Miller" so I'm guessing that he was a strong man, and not one that would leave his home after the affair with his step-daughter was disclosed. Therefore, he likely still had access and opportunity. The only real question in my mind is "when did he die?” He is in a photo taken probably during the summer of 1908 and according to the 1910 census he was dead. John's first wife, Sarah Boyd was only 17 (he was 26) when they married. His second wife, Laura Haynes, was only 18 (he was 34) when they married. John's third wife, my great grandmother Mary Frances Jennings, was 42 (he was 41) when they married. Frances Jane Manning was 19 and 23 when Henry and Howard were born. It would appear that John preferred younger women. 2. Elijah Cash - Elijah was apparently displeased enough with the "situation" that he filed for divorce. The 1900 census shows him living in Flora with his mother, and his occupation was listed as "farm laborer", not a railroad employee. Later in life he seemed quite vocal, at least from the story told, that he had no children. I cannot imagine that he and Frances would have gotten together almost two years after their divorce to conceive a child. His name on the birth certificate took place 30+ years after the birth and he was likely never aware of the document. 3. Frances Jane Manning - To save embarrassment, she would be more likely to put Elijah's name on the birth certificate than to explain what really happened. She took the truth with her to the grave. Her comment about John Blackburn being 'an evil man' says a lot. 4. Ted Cash - I, the author, was horrified when I first learned through divorce records what had happened. I could not imagine my grandmother doing such a thing. But, I reasoned, or rationalized, that she was much weaker than John, and that it was more likely that John was the aggressor than my grandmother. If I had a choice I would rather go with the character of Elijah as my grandfather than that of John, but my conscience says that would not be correct. 5. DNA Testing - In October 2016 I (and later my brother) submitted our DNA to AncestryDNA.com for testing. So far [as of 13 Apr 2019] I have found 924 cousins that match our DNA; 625 are Blackburn cousins; 0 are Cash cousins. 6. Conclusion - John R Blackburn is the father of Howard Taft Cash. |
Graduation* | Education: Howard Taft Cash graduated from the 8th grade in June 1925 from rural school, Vermillion, Clay Co, SD, United StatesB. |
Census* | Census: Howard Taft Cash appeared on the census of 27 April 1930 at Bethel Twsp, Clay Co, SD, United StatesB, listed as "Howard Case", Lodger, age 21, Single, Male, born Iowa, Iowa, Iowa (he didn't know), the farm of Magnus Johnson from Denmark. Clay Co is only a short distance from Sioux City. |
Military* | Military: Howard Taft Cash was in the US Army at Ft Crook, NE (now Offutt Air Force Base outside of Omaha, NE) from 2 Dec 1932 to 29 May 1937. He joined the US Army to keep from starving. The Great Depression had started in 1929. He served one 3 year term and re-enlisted for a second 3 year term. On 29 May 1937 he applied to get out of the Army early and his honorable discharge was effective on 7 Jun 1937; signed by Col. C R Abraham. While in the Army he made $30 per month.. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Howard Taft Cash married Lillian Mortensen on 22 September 1936 at Le Mars, Plymouth Co, IA, United StatesB. ![]() |
Memo* | Great Depression & WW2: Howard and Lillian lived in Stevens, SD with Rasmus Mortensen from June 1937 to April 1938. During this time he harvested grain during Jul and Aug of 1937 for C G Dralle in Seward, Kansas ($4/day); from August 1 to Oct 10 of 1937 he worked for Victor Johnson in Ortonville, MN ($16.75/week). He quit this job and returned to Stevens because his wife had become sick. From April 1, 1938 to Feb 1940 they lived in an old garage belonging to Pete and Marie Lynott (Lillian's sister) at 902 Rock St., Sioux City, IA. To earn money, he raised chickens, raised and sold vegetables from their garden; she returned to work at Baker's. From 13 Sep 1939 to 5 Sep 1940 he worked for the WPA in Sioux City, IA as a laborer ($52/month). From Feb 1940 to Sep 1940 they lived in a house at 2128 Dewey St, Sioux City, IA, which they bought for $400 (borrowed $350 against his life insurance policy). They moved to Los Angeles, CA, arriving on 9 Sep 1940, where he worked for American Awning Co, Santa Monica, CA ($20/week). They lived at 3370 Silver Lake Blvd until May 1942, then moved to 2645 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA. On 8 May 1941 he applied for a job with Lockheed Aircraft, and soon after started working for them as a riveter, building the P-51 fighter plane during WW II. |
Census* | Census: Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA, United StatesB, 2128 Dewey Street. |
WW2 Draft* | WWII Draft: Howard Taft Cash registered for the draft of WWII on 16 October 1940 in 3370 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, United StatesB. ![]() |
Photo* | Heappeared in a photo circa 1941 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, United StatesB. ![]() |
Photo | Heappeared in a photo circa 1941 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, United StatesB. ![]() |
Residence | Residence: Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen lived at 2645 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, United StatesB, in May 1942. |
Memo | Post-WW2: In Jun 1945, with WWII nearly over, Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen decided to move back to Iowa and go farming. They stayed with Pete and Marie Lynott in Sioux City for a few months. In Nov 1945 they moved in with Earl and Vera Mortensen on their farm near Anthon, IA. On 3 Dec 1945 they bought a farm and applied for a loan from the Federal Land Bank. The farm was 120 acres located in Section 25 of Kedron Twsp, Woodbury Co, IA. (Located east and a little north of Anthon Iowa.) On 1 Mar 1946 they moved to that farm and stayed there until 1 Mar 1952. They sold the farm, sold most of their belonging at a farm auction, packed their remaining belonging into a trailer which they towed behind them to Los Angeles. (He drove the entire distance himself, with only a few hours rest, arriving 2 or 3 days later -- this was before interstates.) After arriving in LA, they stayed with his sister and family, May and Elmer Brown at 2400 Elm Grove St, Los Angeles, CA, then they found a rental house and moved to 2949 Partridge, Los Angeles, CA for about three weeks. During this time he worked for Lockheed Aircraft, again as a riveter. Too many changes had happened in California since 1945 and they were not happy there, so they packed up their belonging in a trailer and moved back to Iowa, again driving non-stop. They arrived back in Sioux City exactly 5 weeks after they had left, and only hours before the bridge into Sioux City from Nebraska was closed because of flooding. (I remember arriving late at night, and seeing nothing but water on both sides of the road when lightning would flash). They lived briefly with Pete & Marie Lynott, and then moved to a second story apartment at 1922 W 5th St, Sioux City, IA. During this period, he worked for Swift & Co as a laborer, and she worked for Aalfs-Baker Mfg. Co, 1007 Fourth St, Sioux City as a seamstress. On 17 Feb 1953 they purchased their 2nd farm (120 acres) located in Sections 6 & 7, Grant Twsp, Woodbury Co Iowa (between Anthon and Climbing Hill, IA). They lived on this farm until 1 Mar 1960. During bad crop years, he worked for Swift & Co, and she worked for Hovland Mfg. Co, both in Sioux City to supplement their income. ![]() |
Census | Census: Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen appeared on the census of 13 April 1950 at Kedron Twsp, Woodbury Co, IA, United StatesB. |
SSN | His Social Security Number was 478-18-2485; issued before 1951 at IA, United StatesB. |
Note* | Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen lived briefly with Pete & Marie Lynott, and then moved to a second story apartment at 1922 W 5th St, Sioux City, IA. During this period, he worked for Swift & Co as a laborer, and she worked for Aalfs-Baker Mfg Co, 1007 Fourth St, Sioux City as a seamstress. On 17 Feb 1953 they purchased their 2nd farm (120 acres) located in Sections 6 & 7, Grant Twsp, Woodbury Co, IA (between Anthon and Climbing Hill, IA). They lived on this farm until 1 Mar 1960. During bad crop years, he worked for Swift & Co, and she worked for Hovland Mfg Co, both in Sioux City to supplement their income. ![]() |
Residence | Residence: Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen lived at 133 Fawcett St, Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA, United StatesB, on 1 March 1960 until Mar 1963. He worked for the city of Sioux City in the Street Maintenance Department during their stay. On 8 Sep 1962 they bought a farm near Miller, MO. |
Photo* | Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo circa 1962. ![]() |
Photo | Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo circa 1962 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA, United StatesB. ![]() |
Memo | They moved to the farm near Miller, MO, but did not farm it. It was located on the famous "Route 66", but traffic soon disappeared when Interstate 44 was completed. On 3 Nov 1966 they sold the farm, and on 14 Nov 1966 they purchased a house at 620 N. West Ave, Springfield, MO. |
Death* | Death: Howard Taft Cash died on 5 April 1968 at Burge Hospital, Springfield, Greene Co, MO, United StatesB, at age 59 from Reticulum Cell Sarcoma. ![]() |
Residence | Residence: Howard Taft Cash lived at 620 N West Ave, Springfield, Greene Co, MO, United StatesB, on 5 April 1968 prior to his death. |
Obituary* | Obituary: Howard Taft Cash, 59, of 620 North West Avenue, died at 2:15 am today in Burge-Protestant Hospital after a lingering illness. A retired farmer, Mr Cash has been a resident of Springfield for the past five years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two sons, Howard F, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ted E, Taylors, SC; his mother, Mrs Frances J Wilder, Los Angeles, Calif; two brothers, Charles A, Los Angeles, and David N Wilder, Chehalis, Wash; four sisters, Mrs Daisy Baldwin, Springfield, Mrs Ruth Rohr, Sioux City, Iowa, Mrs Beulah Micnheimer, and Mrs May Brown, both of Los Angeles; and one grandchild. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn. ![]() |
Burial* | Burial: Howard Taft Cash was buried on 8 April 1968 at White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO, United StatesB. |
Tombstone | A photo of his tombstone was taken at White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO, United StatesB. ![]() |
Family | Lillian Mortensen b. 21 Jul 1912, d. 10 Apr 1981 |
Marriage* | Marriage: Howard Taft Cash married Lillian Mortensen on 22 September 1936 at Le Mars, Plymouth Co, IA, United StatesB. ![]() |
Kenneth Ray Chandler
M, #14224, b. 26 January 1933, d. February 1977
Father | Ray Chandler b. 18 Jul 1899, d. 20 Feb 1983 |
Mother | Dena Gronewold b. 26 Oct 1899, d. 15 Jan 1969 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 26 Jul 2000 |
Birth* | Kenneth Ray Chandler was born on 26 January 1933 at Codington Co, SD, United StatesB. |
Baptism | Baptisim: Kenneth Ray Chandler was baptized on 19 March 1933 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Watertown, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB, sponsors: m/m George Petersegen. |
Confirmation* | Confirmation: Kenneth Ray Chandler was confirmed on 5 June 1949 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Watertown, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB. |
SSN* | His Social Security Number was 504-30-9418; issued before 1951 at SD, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Kenneth Ray Chandler died in February 1977 at age 44 probably in Watertown, Codington Co, SD. |
Ray Chandler
M, #14207, b. 18 July 1899, d. 20 February 1983
Father | Tom Chandler |
Mother | Addie Mae Hall |
Last Edited | 25 Jul 2000 |
Birth* | Ray Chandler was born on 18 July 1899 at Kankakee, Kankakee Co, IL, United StatesB; Church marriage record has 18 Jul 1900 as birth date. |
Confirmation* | Confirmation: Ray Chandler was confirmed Good Friday 1923 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Watertown, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Ray Chandler married Dena Gronewold, daughter of Traugott (Bernhard) Gronewold and Anna Regina Harms, on 3 July 1924 at Watertown, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Marriage | Ray Chandler witnessed the marriage of George Henry Gronewold and Helen Christina Tritz on 6 June 1928 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Watertown, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB. ![]() |
(Witness) Baptism | Ray Chandler witnessed the baptism of Betty Ann Gronewold on 5 May 1929 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Watertown, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB. |
Census* | Census: Ray Chandler and Dena Gronewold appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Sheridan Twsp, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB. |
SSN* | His Social Security Number was 504-42-1061; issued 1956 at SD, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Ray Chandler died on 20 February 1983 at Henry, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB, at age 83. |
Family | Dena Gronewold b. 26 Oct 1899, d. 15 Jan 1969 |
Marriage* | Marriage: Ray Chandler married Dena Gronewold, daughter of Traugott (Bernhard) Gronewold and Anna Regina Harms, on 3 July 1924 at Watertown, Codington Co, SD, United StatesB. |
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Tom Chandler
M, #14301
Last Edited | 25 Jul 2000 |
Marriage* | Marriage: Tom Chandler married Addie Mae Hall. |
Family | Addie Mae Hall |
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Alvah Martin Christopherson
M, #1621, b. 6 March 1913, d. 11 February 1989
Last Edited | 18 Mar 1999 |
Birth* | Alvah Martin Christopherson was born on 6 March 1913. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Alvah Martin Christopherson married Margaret Louise Freyborg. |
SSN* | His Social Security Number was 504-01-9373; issued before 1951 at SD, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Alvah Martin Christopherson died on 11 February 1989 at Brookings, Brookings Co, SD, United StatesB, at age 75. |
Family | Margaret Louise Freyborg b. 5 Jul 1916, d. 6 Dec 2002 |
Clarence Wayne Church
M, #25199, b. 27 January 1933, d. 25 July 1983
Last Edited | 8 Feb 2015 |
Birth* | Clarence Wayne Church was born on 27 January 1933. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Clarence Wayne Church married Bonnie Marie Bailey, daughter of Arthur Andrew Bailey and Lena Gronewold, on 30 January 1953. |
Divorce* | Divorce: Clarence Wayne Church and Bonnie Marie Bailey were divorced on 17 November 1977 at Dallas Co, TX, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Clarence Wayne Church died on 25 July 1983 at age 50. |
Family | Bonnie Marie Bailey b. 19 Dec 1931, d. 5 Apr 2008 |
Annie Classen
F, #22365, b. February 1888
Father | Charles Classen b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 Apr 1923 |
Mother | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 19 Jun 2007 |
Birth* | Annie Classen was born in February 1888 at IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Annie Classen appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles Classen and Anna Lottman at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Annie Classen appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Anna Lottman at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB; 2 of the 8 children had died between 1900 and 1910. |
Carley Classen
M, #22364, b. January 1887, d. between 1900 and 1910
Father | Charles Classen b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 Apr 1923 |
Mother | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 19 Jun 2007 |
Birth* | Carley Classen was born in January 1887 at IL, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Carley Classen died between 1900 and 1910. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Carley Classen appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles Classen and Anna Lottman at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Charles Classen
M, #14276, b. 15 October 1858, d. 3 April 1923
Last Edited | 10 Apr 2019 |
Birth* | Charles Classen was born on 15 October 1858 at Pekin, Tazewell Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Charles Classen married Anna Lottman, daughter of Hinrich (Henry) Dirks Lottman and Antje Engelina (Anna) Heyen, on 2 September 1883 at Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB, License# 4067, Vol. B, Pg. 121. |
Divorce* | Divorce: Charles Classen and Anna Lottman were divorced between 1900 and 1910. |
Census* | Census: Charles Classen and Anna Lottman appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Census* | Census: Charles Classen appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Danforth, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Charles Classen died on 3 April 1923 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 64. |
Burial* | Burial: Charles Classen was buried in 1923 at Danforth Cemetery, Danforth, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Family | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Marriage* | Marriage: Charles Classen married Anna Lottman, daughter of Hinrich (Henry) Dirks Lottman and Antje Engelina (Anna) Heyen, on 2 September 1883 at Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB, License# 4067, Vol. B, Pg. 121. |
Divorce* | Divorce: Charles Classen and Anna Lottman were divorced between 1900 and 1910. |
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Dorothy Augusta Classen
F, #22370, b. July 1919
Father | Herman Classen b. 29 Dec 1883 |
Mother | Lillian (?) b. 28 May 1892, d. Aug 1975 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 20 Feb 2021 |
Birth* | Dorothy Augusta Classen was born in July 1919 at Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Dorothy Augusta Classen appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Herman Classen and Lillian (?) at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Dorothy Augusta Classen appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 in the household of Herman Classen and Lillian (?) at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Married Name | Her married name was Urish. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Dorothy Augusta Classen married Everett Elmore Urish. |
Family | Everett Elmore Urish |
Edwin Classen
M, #22368, b. 13 November 1898
Father | Charles Classen b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 Apr 1923 |
Mother | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 24 Jun 2019 |
Birth* | Edwin Classen was born on 13 November 1898 at IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Edwin Classen appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles Classen and Anna Lottman at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Edwin Classen appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Anna Lottman at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB; 2 of the 8 children had died between 1900 and 1910. |
WW1 Draft* | WWI Draft: Edwin Classen registered for the draft of WWI on 12 September 1918 in Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB, Described as medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Edwin Classen appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of Anna Lottman at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Edwin Classen married Emma H Wiegand in 1923. |
Occupation* | Occupation: Edwin Classen was Dentist on 14 April 1930 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Census* | Census: Edwin Classen and Emma H Wiegand appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Family | Emma H Wiegand b. Mar 1899 |
Marriage* | Marriage: Edwin Classen married Emma H Wiegand in 1923. |
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Gladys Classen
F, #22374, b. December 1919
Father | William Classen b. 20 Jan 1887, d. Aug 1967 |
Mother | Emma E (?) b. 1887 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 19 Jun 2007 |
Birth* | Gladys Classen was born in December 1919 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Gladys Classen appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 in the household of William Classen and Emma E (?) at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Gladys Classen appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 in the household of William Classen and Emma E (?) at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Harold A Classen
M, #22371, b. 15 August 1921, d. 29 March 1989
Father | Herman Classen b. 29 Dec 1883 |
Mother | Lillian (?) b. 28 May 1892, d. Aug 1975 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 19 May 2011 |
Birth* | Harold A Classen was born on 15 August 1921 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Harold A Classen appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 in the household of Herman Classen and Lillian (?) at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
WW2 Enlist* | Harold A Classen enlisted for WW2 on 29 October 1942 in Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
SSN* | His Social Security Number was 398-38-6971; issued between 1957 and 1958 at WI, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Harold A Classen died on 29 March 1989 at La Crosse, La Crosse Co, WI, United StatesB, at age 67. |
Henry Classen
M, #22362, b. October 1884, d. 1905
Father | Charles Classen b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 Apr 1923 |
Mother | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 24 Nov 2013 |
Birth* | Henry Classen was born in October 1884 at IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Henry Classen appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles Classen and Anna Lottman at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Burial* | Burial: Henry Classen was buried in 1905 at Danforth Cemetery, Danforth, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: Henry Classen died in 1905 at Danforth, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Herman Classen
M, #22361, b. 29 December 1883
Father | Charles Classen b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 Apr 1923 |
Mother | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 5 Jul 2007 |
Birth* | Herman Classen was born on 29 December 1883 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Herman Classen appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles Classen and Anna Lottman at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Herman Classen married Lillian (?) circa 1914. |
WW1 Draft* | WWI Draft: Herman Classen registered for the draft of WWI on 12 September 1918 in Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB, Bank Clerk for First National Bank. Described as: medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair. ![]() |
Occupation* | Occupation: Herman Classen was Bookkeeper at a bank on 3 January 1920 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Census* | Census: Herman Classen and Lillian (?) appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Census | Census: Herman Classen and Lillian (?) appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Family | Lillian (?) b. 28 May 1892, d. Aug 1975 |
Marriage* | Marriage: Herman Classen married Lillian (?) circa 1914. |
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Janice Claire Classen
F, #42413, b. 7 October 1931, d. 28 October 2003
Father | Edwin Classen b. 13 Nov 1898 |
Mother | Emma H Wiegand b. Mar 1899 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 24 Jun 2019 |
Birth* | Janice Claire Classen was born on 7 October 1931 at Morris, Grundy Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Married Name | Her married name was Telfer. |
Death* | Death: Janice Claire Classen died on 28 October 2003 at Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO, United StatesB, at age 72. |
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Leona Classen
F, #22367, b. October 1896
Father | Charles Classen b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 Apr 1923 |
Mother | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 19 Jun 2007 |
Married Name | Her married name was Brennan. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Leona Classen married J L Brennan. |
Birth* | Leona Classen was born in October 1896 at IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Leona Classen appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles Classen and Anna Lottman at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Leona Classen appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Anna Lottman at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB; 2 of the 8 children had died between 1900 and 1910. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Leona Classen appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of Anna Lottman at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Family | J L Brennan b. 1897 |
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Mildred Classen
F, #22373, b. 1911
Father | William Classen b. 20 Jan 1887, d. Aug 1967 |
Mother | Emma E (?) b. 1887 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 10 Mar 2011 |
Birth* | Mildred Classen was born in 1911 at IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Mildred Classen appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 in the household of William Classen and Emma E (?) at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Mildred Classen appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 in the household of William Classen and Emma E (?) at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Tillie Classen
F, #22366, b. January 1889
Father | Charles Classen b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 Apr 1923 |
Mother | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 19 Jun 2007 |
Birth* | Tillie Classen was born in January 1889 at IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Tillie Classen appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles Classen and Anna Lottman at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: Tillie Classen appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Anna Lottman at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB; 2 of the 8 children had died between 1900 and 1910. |
William Classen
M, #22363, b. 20 January 1887, d. August 1967
Father | Charles Classen b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 Apr 1923 |
Mother | Anna Lottman b. 27 Dec 1863, d. 17 Sep 1937 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
Last Edited | 5 Jul 2007 |
Birth* | William Classen was born on 20 January 1887 at Danforth, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
(Witness) Census | Census: William Classen appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles Classen and Anna Lottman at Danforth Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: William Classen married Emma E (?) in 1909. |
Census* | Census: William Classen and Emma E (?) appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Crescent City, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
WW1 Draft* | WWI Draft: William Classen registered for the draft of WWI on 1917 or 1918 in Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. ![]() |
Occupation* | Occupation: William Classen was Salesman for Standard Oil on 10 January 1920 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Census | Census: William Classen and Emma E (?) appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Occupation | Occupation: William Classen was Insurance Agent on 12 April 1930 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Census | Census: William Classen and Emma E (?) appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB. |
SSN* | His Social Security Number was 359-32-8905; issued between 1956 and 1958 at IL, United StatesB. |
Death* | Death: William Classen died in August 1967 at Gilman, Iroquois Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 80. |
Family | Emma E (?) b. 1887 |
Marriage* | Marriage: William Classen married Emma E (?) in 1909. |
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Adam Clausen
M, #11878, b. 1818
Last Edited | 11 Apr 1999 |
Birth* | Adam Clausen was born in 1818 at GermanyB. |
Marriage* | Marriage: Adam Clausen married Jane (?) |
Census* | Census: Adam Clausen and Jane (?) appeared on the census of 1870 at Limestone Twsp, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Census | Census: Adam Clausen and Jane (?) appeared on the census of 1900 at Timber Twsp, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB, living with their son Henry. |
Family | Jane (?) b. 1824 |
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