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Richard A. Sell

#6126, Deceased, (1862 - 1913)

Children with Frederica Tabbert (Abt 1860 - 1944)

Daughter	Dora Clara Sell (1886 - 1951)
Son	Emil Robert Sell (1888 - 1970)
Daughter	Nellie E. Sell (1890 - 1971)
Son	Frank John Sell (1893 - 1952)
Son	Richard Abert Sell (1896 - 1955)
Daughter	Lillian F. Sell (1899 - 1986)
Son	Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell (1900 - 1930)

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1862
Birth
Richard A. Sell was born in 1862 in GermanyG.
Citation: 1
1886~24
Marriage | Frederica Tabbert
Frederica Tabbert
Age ~26
Birth abt 1860 | Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: in 1944
He and Frederica Tabbert were married abt 1886 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1886~24
Birth of Child | Dora Clara Sell
His daughter Dora Clara Sell was born in Oct 1886 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1888~26
Birth of Child | Emil Robert Sell
His son Emil Robert Sell was born on 27 Sep 1888 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1890~28
Birth of Child | Nellie E. Sell
His daughter Nellie E. Sell was born on 12 Dec 1890 in Nobles County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1893~31
Birth of Child | Frank John Sell
His son Frank John Sell was born on 7 Jun 1893 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1896~34
Birth of Child | Richard Abert Sell
His son Richard Abert Sell was born on 16 Jun 1896 in Nobles County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1899~37
Birth of Child | Lillian F. Sell
His daughter Lillian F. Sell was born on 31 May 1899 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1900~38
Birth of Child | Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell
His son Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell was born on 14 May 1900 in Nobles County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1910~48
Occupation
He was blacksmith in 1910 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1913~51
Death
He died in 1913 at age ~51.
Citation: 1
1913~51
Burial
He was buried in 1913 in the Adrian CemeteryG, in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1
1944
Death of Spouse | Frederica Tabbert
His wife Frederica Tabbert died in 1944.

Census and Residence Events

1910~48
Census1910
Richard A. Sell was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was ~48 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dora Clara Sell, Emil Robert Sell, Frank John Sell, Richard Abert Sell, Lillian F. Sell, Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell, and Frederica Tabbert.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 28046513 for Richard A Sell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Dora Clara Sell

#6127, Deceased, (1886 - 1951)

Parents

Father	Richard A. Sell (1862 - 1913)
Mother	Frederica Tabbert (Abt 1860 - 1944)

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1886
Birth
Dora Clara Sell was born in Oct 1886 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1913~27
Death of Parent | Richard A. Sell
Her father Richard A. Sell died in 1913.
1944~58
Death of Parent | Frederica Tabbert
Her mother Frederica Tabbert died in 1944.
195164
Burial
She was buried in Jul 1951 in the Adrian CemeteryG, in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1
195164
Death
She died on 6 Jul 1951 at age 64 in Nobles County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Census and Residence Events

191023
Census1910 | Richard A. Sell
Dora was enumerated as the daughter of Richard A. Sell on the 1910 US Census in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Emil Robert Sell, Frank John Sell, Richard Abert Sell, Lillian F. Sell, Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell, and Frederica Tabbert.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 28046512 for Dora Clara Sell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Emil Robert Sell

#6128, Deceased, (1888 - 1970)

Parents

Father	Richard A. Sell (1862 - 1913)
Mother	Frederica Tabbert (Abt 1860 - 1944)

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1888
Birth
Emil Robert Sell was born on 27 Sep 1888 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1913~25
Death of Parent | Richard A. Sell
His father Richard A. Sell died in 1913.
191728
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 5 Jun 1917 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1944~56
Death of Parent | Frederica Tabbert
His mother Frederica Tabbert died in 1944.
197082
Death
He died on 28 Dec 1970 at age 82 in Nobles County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
197082
Burial
He was buried in Dec 1970 in the Adrian CemeteryG, in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

191021
Census1910 | Richard A. Sell
Emil was enumerated as the son of Richard A. Sell on the 1910 US Census in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dora Clara Sell, Frank John Sell, Richard Abert Sell, Lillian F. Sell, Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell, and Frederica Tabbert.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Sell, Emil Robert. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 28046506 for Emil Robert Sell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Frank John Sell

#6129, Deceased, (1893 - 1952)

Parents

Father	Richard A. Sell (1862 - 1913)
Mother	Frederica Tabbert (Abt 1860 - 1944)

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1893
Birth
Frank John Sell was born on 7 Jun 1893 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1913~20
Death of Parent | Richard A. Sell
His father Richard A. Sell died in 1913.
1917~24
Occupation
He was mechanic for R Sell & Company in 1917 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
191723
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 5 Jun 1917 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1944~51
Death of Parent | Frederica Tabbert
His mother Frederica Tabbert died in 1944.
195258
Death
He died on 2 Mar 1952 at age 58 in Nobles County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
195258
Burial
He was buried in Mar 1952 in the Adrian CemeteryG, in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

191016
Census1910 | Richard A. Sell
Frank was enumerated as the son of Richard A. Sell on the 1910 US Census in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 16 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dora Clara Sell, Emil Robert Sell, Richard Abert Sell, Lillian F. Sell, Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell, and Frederica Tabbert.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Sell, Frank John. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 28046505 for Frank John Sell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Richard Abert Sell

#6130, Deceased, (1896 - 1955)

Parents

Father	Richard A. Sell (1862 - 1913)
Mother	Frederica Tabbert (Abt 1860 - 1944)

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1896
Birth
Richard Abert Sell was born on 16 Jun 1896 in Nobles County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1913~17
Death of Parent | Richard A. Sell
His father Richard A. Sell died in 1913.
1944~48
Death of Parent | Frederica Tabbert
His mother Frederica Tabbert died in 1944.
1955~59
Death
He died in 1955 at age ~59.
1955~59
Burial
He was buried in 1955 in the Adrian CemeteryG, in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1

Census and Residence Events

191013
Census1910 | Richard A. Sell
Richard was enumerated as the son of Richard A. Sell on the 1910 US Census in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dora Clara Sell, Emil Robert Sell, Frank John Sell, Lillian F. Sell, Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell, and Frederica Tabbert.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 28046511 for Richard Albert Sell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell

#6131, Deceased, (1900 - 1930)

Parents

Father	Richard A. Sell (1862 - 1913)
Mother	Frederica Tabbert (Abt 1860 - 1944)

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1900
Birth
Harold Frederick ("Fred") Sell was born on 14 May 1900 in Nobles County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1913~13
Death of Parent | Richard A. Sell
His father Richard A. Sell died in 1913.
193030
Death
He died on 26 Sep 1930 at age 30 in San Diego County, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
193030
Burial
He was buried in Sep 1930 in the Adrian CemeteryG, in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1
1944
Death of Parent | Frederica Tabbert
His mother Frederica Tabbert died in 1944.

Census and Residence Events

19109
Census1910 | Richard A. Sell
Harold was enumerated as the son of Richard A. Sell on the 1910 US Census in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dora Clara Sell, Emil Robert Sell, Frank John Sell, Richard Abert Sell, Lillian F. Sell, and Frederica Tabbert.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 28046515 for Harold Frederick “Fred” Sell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Felicia Louise Quast

#6132, Living, (1973 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Wayne Milton Quast (1949 - )
Mother	Louise Vivian Wentzloff (1952 - )

Children with Stacy Randall Brockoff (1972 - )

Daughter	Brittney Joan Brockoff (1992 - )
Daughter	Korri Jo Brockoff (2000 - )

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1973
Birth
Felicia Louise Quast was born on 22 Aug 1973 in Arlington, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
199218
Birth of Child | Brittney Joan Brockoff
Her daughter Brittney Joan Brockoff was born on 19 Feb 1992 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
199420
Marriage | Stacy Randall Brockoff
Stacy Randall Brockoff
Age 22
Birth on 15 Feb 1972 | McLeod County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Stacy Randall Brockoff and she were married on 1 Apr 1994 at Saint Paul's Lutheran ChurchG in Arlington, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
200027
Birth of Child | Korri Jo Brockoff
Her daughter Korri Jo Brockoff was born on 8 Dec 2000 in Carver County, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
[S222] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001.)

Jason Earl Quast

#6133, Living, (1979 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Wayne Milton Quast (1949 - )
Mother	Louise Vivian Wentzloff (1952 - )

Child with Lynda J. Cameron (1976 - )

Daughter

Kiley Terese Quast (2001 - )

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1979
Birth
Jason Earl Quast was born on 1 Jan 1979 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
200021
Marriage | Lynda J. Cameron
Lynda J. Cameron
Age 24
Birth on 11 Feb 1976
He and Lynda J. Cameron were married on 14 Jul 2000 at Saint Paul's Lutheran ChurchG in Arlington, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
200122
Birth of Child | Kiley Terese Quast
His daughter Kiley Terese Quast was born on 5 Feb 2001 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
[S222] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001.)

Kimberly Jo Quast

#6134, Living, (1984 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Wayne Milton Quast (1949 - )
Mother	Louise Vivian Wentzloff (1952 - )

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1984
Birth
Kimberly Jo Quast was born on 22 Feb 1984 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

Richard Wayne Quast

#6135, Living, (1976 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Wayne Milton Quast (1949 - )
Mother	Louise Vivian Wentzloff (1952 - )

Children with Anita Louise Meyer (1969 - )

Daughter	Emily Louise Quast (1999 - )
Son	Benjamin Richard Quast (2002 - )

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1976
Birth
Richard Wayne Quast was born on 12 Mar 1976 in Arlington, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
199922
Marriage | Anita Louise Meyer
Anita Louise Meyer
Age 29
Birth on 7 May 1969
He and Anita Louise Meyer were married on 26 Feb 1999 at Saint Paul's Lutheran ChurchG in Green Isle, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
199923
Birth of Child | Emily Louise Quast
His daughter Emily Louise Quast was born on 19 May 1999 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
200226
Birth of Child | Benjamin Richard Quast
His son Benjamin Richard Quast was born on 13 Nov 2002 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
[S222] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001.)

Anita Louise Meyer

#6136, Living, (1969 - )

Children with Richard Wayne Quast (1976 - )

Daughter	Emily Louise Quast (1999 - )
Son	Benjamin Richard Quast (2002 - )

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1969
Birth
Anita Louise Meyer was born on 7 May 1969.
Citation: 1
199929
Marriage | Richard Wayne Quast
Richard Wayne Quast
Age 22
Birth on 12 Mar 1976 | Arlington, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG
Richard Wayne Quast and she were married on 26 Feb 1999 at Saint Paul's Lutheran ChurchG in Green Isle, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
199930
Birth of Child | Emily Louise Quast
Her daughter Emily Louise Quast was born on 19 May 1999 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
200233
Birth of Child | Benjamin Richard Quast
Her son Benjamin Richard Quast was born on 13 Nov 2002 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S222] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001.)

Benjamin Richard Quast

#6137, Living, (2002 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Richard Wayne Quast (1976 - )
Mother	Anita Louise Meyer (1969 - )

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2002
Birth
Benjamin Richard Quast was born on 13 Nov 2002 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

Emily Louise Quast

#6138, Living, (1999 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Richard Wayne Quast (1976 - )
Mother	Anita Louise Meyer (1969 - )

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1999
Birth
Emily Louise Quast was born on 19 May 1999 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke

#6139, Deceased, (1880 - 1964)

Children with Theodore Charles Zersen (1878 - 1972)

Daughter	Esther E. Zersen+ (1904 - 1984)
Son	William T. Zersen+ (1906 - 1980)
Daughter	Bertha E. Zersen (1908 - 1981)
Daughter	Martha B. Zersen (1911 - 2006)
Daughter	Anna D. Zersen+ (1914 - 2006)
Son	Carl E. Zersen+ (1921 - 2004)

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1880
Birth
Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke was born on 10 Oct 1880 in GermanyG.
190323
Marriage | Theodore Charles Zersen
Theodore Charles Zersen
Age 25
Birth on 17 Jul 1878 | Lake Zurich, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 6 Oct 1972 | Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG
Theodore Charles Zersen and she were married on 11 Oct 1903 in Illinois, United StatesG.
190423
Birth of Child | Esther E. Zersen
Her daughter Esther E. Zersen was born on 23 Jul 1904 in Illinois, United StatesG.
190625
Birth of Child | William T. Zersen
Her son William T. Zersen was born on 3 Aug 1906 in Illinois, United StatesG.
190828
Birth of Child | Bertha E. Zersen
Her daughter Bertha E. Zersen was born on 16 Dec 1908 in Illinois, United StatesG.
191130
Birth of Child | Martha B. Zersen
Her daughter Martha B. Zersen was born on 15 Apr 1911 in Illinois, United StatesG.
191433
Birth of Child | Anna D. Zersen
Her daughter Anna D. Zersen was born on 26 Feb 1914 in Libertyville, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
192140
Birth of Child | Carl E. Zersen
Her son Carl E. Zersen was born on 22 Mar 1921 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
196483
Death
She died on 2 Mar 1964 at age 83 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
1972
Death of Spouse | Theodore Charles Zersen
Her husband Theodore Charles Zersen died on 6 Oct 1972 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

191029
Census1910 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Dorothea was enumerated as the wife of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1910 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 29 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, William T. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, and Johanna 'Hannah' Dorothea Klausing.
Citation: 1
192039
Census1920 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Dorothea was enumerated as the wife of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, William T. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, Martha B. Zersen, Anna D. Zersen, and Johanna 'Hannah' Dorothea Klausing.
Citation: 2
193049
Census1930 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Dorothea was enumerated as the wife of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1930 US Census in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, William T. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, Martha B. Zersen, Anna D. Zersen, and Carl E. Zersen.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Esther E. Zersen

#6140, Deceased, (1904 - 1984)

Parents

Father	Theodore Charles Zersen (1878 - 1972)
Mother	Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke (1880 - 1964)

Children with Edward John Ahmer (1907 - 1973)

Son	James E. Ahmer+ (1936 - 2013)
Daughter	Judith Ahmer+ (1938 - )
Son	Donald L. Ahmer+ (1941 - )

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1904
Birth
Esther E. Zersen was born on 23 Jul 1904 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1935~31
Marriage | Edward John Ahmer
Edward John Ahmer
Age ~28
Birth in 1907 | Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 23 Jul 1973
Edward John Ahmer and she were married abt 1935.
193631
Birth of Child | James E. Ahmer
Her son James E. Ahmer was born on 18 May 1936 in Illinois, United StatesG.
193833
Birth of Child | Judith Ahmer
Her daughter Judith Ahmer was born on 21 Mar 1938 in Illinois, United StatesG.
194136
Birth of Child | Donald L. Ahmer
Her son Donald L. Ahmer was born on 17 Jun 1941 in Illinois, United StatesG.
196459
Death of Parent | Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke
Her mother Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke died on 2 Mar 1964 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
197268
Death of Parent | Theodore Charles Zersen
Her father Theodore Charles Zersen died on 6 Oct 1972 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
197369
Death of Spouse | Edward John Ahmer
Her husband Edward John Ahmer died on 23 Jul 1973.
198479
Death
She died in Mar 1984 at age 79 in Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

19105
Census1910 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Esther was enumerated as the daughter of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1910 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William T. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, Johanna 'Hannah' Dorothea Klausing, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 1
192015
Census1920 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Esther was enumerated as the daughter of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William T. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, Martha B. Zersen, Anna D. Zersen, Johanna 'Hannah' Dorothea Klausing, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 2
193025
Census1930 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Esther was enumerated as the daughter of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1930 US Census in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 25 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William T. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, Martha B. Zersen, Anna D. Zersen, Carl E. Zersen, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 3
194035
Census1940 | Edward John Ahmer
Esther was enumerated as the wife of Edward John Ahmer on the 1940 US Census residing at 15 Albert StreetG in Elk Grove Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 35 years old.
Also residing in the same household were James E. Ahmer and Judith Ahmer.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

William T. Zersen

#6141, Deceased, (1906 - 1980)

Parents

Father	Theodore Charles Zersen (1878 - 1972)
Mother	Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke (1880 - 1964)

Children with Helene Margarette Ming (1913 - 2004)

Son	Kenneth Zersen+ (1942 - )
Daughter	Sharon Louise Zersen+ (1945 - )

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1906
Birth
William T. Zersen was born on 3 Aug 1906 in Illinois, United StatesG.
193731
Marriage | Helene Margarette Ming
Helene Margarette Ming
Age 24
Birth on 28 Feb 1913 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +
Death: on 17 Jul 2004 | Williams Bay, Walworth, Wisconsin, United StatesG
He and Helene Margarette Ming were married on 18 Sep 1937 in Cook, Illinois, United StatesG.
194235
Birth of Child | Kenneth Zersen
His son Kenneth Zersen was born on 6 Mar 1942.
194538
Birth of Child | Sharon Louise Zersen
His daughter Sharon Louise Zersen was born on 26 May 1945.
196457
Death of Parent | Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke
His mother Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke died on 2 Mar 1964 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
197266
Death of Parent | Theodore Charles Zersen
His father Theodore Charles Zersen died on 6 Oct 1972 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
198073
Death
He died on 1 Mar 1980 at age 73 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
198073
Burial
He was buried in Mar 1980 in the Ivanhoe CemeteryG in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 2
2004
Death of Spouse | Helene Margarette Ming
His wife Helene Margarette Ming died on 17 Jul 2004 in Williams Bay, Walworth, Wisconsin, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

19103
Census1910 | Theodore Charles Zersen
William was enumerated as the son of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1910 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, Johanna 'Hannah' Dorothea Klausing, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 3
192013
Census1920 | Theodore Charles Zersen
William was enumerated as the son of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, Martha B. Zersen, Anna D. Zersen, Johanna 'Hannah' Dorothea Klausing, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 4
193023
Census1930 | Theodore Charles Zersen
William was enumerated as the son of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1930 US Census in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, Bertha E. Zersen, Martha B. Zersen, Anna D. Zersen, Carl E. Zersen, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 61206981 for William T. Zersen. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Bertha E. Zersen

#6142, Deceased, (1908 - 1981)

Parents

Father	Theodore Charles Zersen (1878 - 1972)
Mother	Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke (1880 - 1964)

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1908
Birth
Bertha E. Zersen was born on 16 Dec 1908 in Illinois, United StatesG.
195546
Psgr List
She was found on a passenger list on 30 Aug 1955. Bertha travelled from New York to Paris on Trans World Airlines.
196455
Death of Parent | Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke
Her mother Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke died on 2 Mar 1964 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
197263
Death of Parent | Theodore Charles Zersen
Her father Theodore Charles Zersen died on 6 Oct 1972 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
198172
Death
She died in Jun 1981 at age 72 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Census and Residence Events

19101
Census1910 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Bertha was enumerated as the daughter of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1910 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 1 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, William T. Zersen, Johanna 'Hannah' Dorothea Klausing, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 2
192011
Census1920 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Bertha was enumerated as the daughter of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 11 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, William T. Zersen, Martha B. Zersen, Anna D. Zersen, Johanna 'Hannah' Dorothea Klausing, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 3
193021
Census1930 | Theodore Charles Zersen
Bertha was enumerated as the daughter of Theodore Charles Zersen on the 1930 US Census in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther E. Zersen, William T. Zersen, Martha B. Zersen, Anna D. Zersen, Carl E. Zersen, and Dorothea 'Dora' Elizabeth Gehrke.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Sophie Webber

#6143, Deceased, (1870 - 1950)

Children with Herman C. Zersen (1865 - 1939)

Daughter	Anna Zersen (1895 - 1895)
Son	Frederick Charles Zersen+ (1898 - 1958)
Son	Edward William Zersen+ (1903 - 1978)

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1870
Birth
Sophie Webber was born in Dec 1870 in GermanyG.
1884~14
Immigration
She immigrated to AmericaG, in 1884.
1894~24
Marriage | Herman C. Zersen
Herman C. Zersen
Age ~29
Birth in Oct 1865 | Illinois, United StatesG
Death: in 1939
Herman C. Zersen and she were married abt 1894 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1895~25
Birth of Child | Anna Zersen
Her daughter Anna Zersen was born in 1895 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1895~25
Death of Child | Anna Zersen
Her daughter Anna Zersen died in 1895 in Illinois, United StatesG.
189827
Birth of Child | Frederick Charles Zersen
Her son Frederick Charles Zersen was born on 15 Aug 1898 in Illinois, United StatesG.
190332
Birth of Child | Edward William Zersen
Her son Edward William Zersen was born on 15 Apr 1903 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1939~69
Death of Spouse | Herman C. Zersen
Her husband Herman C. Zersen died in 1939.
1950~80
Death
She died in 1950 at age ~80.

Census and Residence Events

190029
Census1900 | Herman C. Zersen
Sophie was enumerated as the wife of Herman C. Zersen on the 1900 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 29 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frederick Charles Zersen.
Citation: 1
191039
Census1910 | Herman C. Zersen
Sophie was enumerated as the wife of Herman C. Zersen on the 1910 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frederick Charles Zersen and Edward William Zersen.
Citation: 2
192049
Census1920 | Herman C. Zersen
Sophie was enumerated as the wife of Herman C. Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frederick Charles Zersen and Edward William Zersen.
Citation: 3
193059
Census1930 | Herman C. Zersen
Sophie was enumerated as the wife of Herman C. Zersen on the 1930 US Census in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 59 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward William Zersen and Violet Bettyjane Zersen.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Frederick Charles Zersen

#6144, Deceased, (1898 - 1958)

Parents

Father	Herman C. Zersen (1865 - 1939)
Mother	Sophie Webber (1870 - 1950)

Child with Edna L. Wulff (1896 - 1973)

Son	Arthur F. Zersen+ (1932 - )

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1898
Birth
Frederick Charles Zersen was born on 15 Aug 1898 in Illinois, United StatesG.
191820
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 12 Sep 1918 in Lake County, Illinois, United StatesG. His Draft Registration Card states that he was 20 years old and was born on August 15, 1898. He was a native born U.S. citizen and gave his occupation as truck driver Itasca, Lake County, Ilinois. He was described as medium height, medium build with brown eyes and light hair. His nearest relative was Herman C. Zersen, his father.
Citation: 1
1920~22
Marriage | Edna L. Wulff
Edna L. Wulff
Age ~24
Birth on 2 Aug 1896
Death: in Jul 1973 | Lake County, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Edna L. Wulff were married abt 1920 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1932~34
Birth of Child | Arthur F. Zersen
His son Arthur F. Zersen was born in 1932.
1939~41
Death of Parent | Herman C. Zersen
His father Herman C. Zersen died in 1939.
1950~52
Death of Parent | Sophie Webber
His mother Sophie Webber died in 1950.
195859
Death
He died in Mar 1958 at age 59 in Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
Burial
He was buried in the.
Citation: 2
1973
Death of Spouse | Edna L. Wulff
His wife Edna L. Wulff died in Jul 1973 in Lake County, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

19001
Census1900 | Herman C. Zersen
Frederick was enumerated as the son of Herman C. Zersen on the 1900 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 1 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Sophie Webber.
Citation: 3
191011
Census1910 | Herman C. Zersen
Frederick was enumerated as the son of Herman C. Zersen on the 1910 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 11 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward William Zersen and Sophie Webber.
Citation: 4
192021
Census1920 | Herman C. Zersen
Frederick was enumerated as the son of Herman C. Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward William Zersen and Sophie Webber.
Citation: 5
193031
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Libertyville, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 31 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edna L. Wulff.
Citation: 6

Citations

[S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Zersen, Frederick Charles. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 240735248 for Frederick C Zersen. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Edward William Zersen

#6145, Deceased, (1903 - 1978)

Parents

Father	Herman C. Zersen (1865 - 1939)
Mother	Sophie Webber (1870 - 1950)

Child with Violet Skutnick (1903 - 1927)

Daughter

Violet Bettyjane Zersen+ (1927 - 1999)

Children with Mona Louise Desmond (1909 - 1994)

Daughter	Patricia L. Zersen+ (1932 - )
Son	Willard Louis Zersen+ (1933 - 1980)

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1903
Birth
Edward William Zersen was born on 15 Apr 1903 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1925~22
Marriage | Violet Skutnick
Violet Skutnick
Age ~22
Birth on 3 Apr 1903 | North Chicago, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 10 Dec 1927 | Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Violet Skutnick were married abt 1925 in Illinois, United StatesG.
192724
Birth of Child | Violet Bettyjane Zersen
His daughter Violet Bettyjane Zersen was born on 5 Dec 1927 in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
192724
Death of Spouse | Violet Skutnick
His wife Violet Skutnick died on 10 Dec 1927 in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
Marriage | Mona Louise Desmond
Mona Louise Desmond
Birth on 1 Apr 1909 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +
Death: on 9 Nov 1994 | Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United StatesG
He and Mona Louise Desmond were married.
1930~27
Occupation
He was salesman for a chemical company in 1930 in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
193229
Birth of Child | Patricia L. Zersen
His daughter Patricia L. Zersen was born on 15 Jun 1932.
193330
Birth of Child | Willard Louis Zersen
His son Willard Louis Zersen was born on 17 Dec 1933 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1939~36
Death of Parent | Herman C. Zersen
His father Herman C. Zersen died in 1939.
1950~47
Death of Parent | Sophie Webber
His mother Sophie Webber died in 1950.
197875
Death
He died on 14 Sep 1978 at age 75 in Sacramento County, California, United StatesG.
Citations: 2,3
1994
Death of Spouse | Mona Louise Desmond
His wife Mona Louise Desmond died on 9 Nov 1994 in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

19107
Census1910 | Herman C. Zersen
Edward was enumerated as the son of Herman C. Zersen on the 1910 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 7 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frederick Charles Zersen and Sophie Webber.
Citation: 4
192016
Census1920 | Herman C. Zersen
Edward was enumerated as the son of Herman C. Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Fremont, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 16 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frederick Charles Zersen and Sophie Webber.
Citation: 5
193026
Census1930 | Herman C. Zersen
Edward was enumerated as the son of Herman C. Zersen on the 1930 US Census in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 26 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Violet Bettyjane Zersen and Sophie Webber.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S226] , California Death Index. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index (1940-1997.)
[S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

Anna Zersen

#6146, Deceased, (1895 - 1895)

Parents

Father	Herman C. Zersen (1865 - 1939)
Mother	Sophie Webber (1870 - 1950)

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1895
Birth
Anna Zersen was born in 1895 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1895~0
Death
She died in 1895 at age ~0 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1895~0
Cause of Death
She died of illness during infancy.
1939
Death of Parent | Herman C. Zersen
Her father Herman C. Zersen died in 1939.
1950
Death of Parent | Sophie Webber
Her mother Sophie Webber died in 1950.

Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff

#6147, Deceased, (1882 - 1969)

Children with Rev. Frederick William Zersen (1876 - 1949)

Son	Carl William Henry Zersen+ (1903 - 1984)
Son	Rev. William L. Zersen+ (1904 - 1938)
Son	Ottomar L. Zersen (1908 - 1923)
Son	Adolph J. Zersen (1916 - 1925)
Son	Rudolph L. Zersen+ (1916 - 1971)

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Frederick Zersen and Sophia Kirchoff marriage 1902

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1882
Birth
Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff was born on 30 Jan 1882 in Wheeling Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG.
190220
Marriage | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
Rev. Frederick William Zersen
Age 26
Birth on 18 Jan 1876 | Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 25 Apr 1949 | Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG
Rev. Frederick William Zersen and she were married on 10 Aug 1902 at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchG in Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG. Marriage Announcement - Kirchhoff-Zersen
Cook County Herlad, Arlington Heights, Illinois
August 10, 1902

Miss Sophie E Kirchhoff eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kirchhoff was united in marriage to Rev Fred Zersen at St. Peter's Evan. Luth. church, Arlington Heights, 111 at 3:30 p m. Sunday August 10, 1902. Rev. Chas Noach, the
Pastor, conducted the impressive ceremony and with the exchange of rings:two souls, that beat as one, were made happy. The bride looked lovely in her pretty wedding costume of poi du soie (white silk) trimmed with white applique wearing a while veil and white roses The groom by her side was tastily attired and both appeared happy in possession of the prize they had won.

The contracting parties were accompanied by four couples, Misses Christina Kirchhoff, Anna Militrer, Louisa Albrecht and Martha Glade with Messrs. Willie Kirchhoff, Louis Kirchhoff, Willie Kirchhoff and Theo Zersen, respectively.
Marie Kirchhoff was flower girl. All the ladies were dressed in white and carried white roses. The gentlemen wore the conventional black and bouquets.

After the ceremony a procession of about twenty teams, a dozen of the rigs being handsomely decorated, drove to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding feast was spread on long tables on the lawn under the trees. It was a happy occasion and proved that people, both old and young, can enjoy themselves and have a delightful time without dancing or the use of intoxicating liquors, which are contrary to the creed of the Lutheran church. Several hundred invited guests including four Lutheran clergymen, Revs. Noack, Haake, and Leverenz were present to help fittingly celebrate the important event and remained in social intercourse till late in the evening when the grounds were lighted by Chinese lanterns. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuable
presents such as silverware, chinaware, brass lamps, fancy articles, pictures, table and bed linen, etc., etc.

The bride is a charming lady who has lived here all her life and has many friends who esteem her highly and rejoice in her happiness.

Rev Fred Zersen, the groom is a worthy ambitious young Lutheran home missionary located at Syltestou, North Dakota. He has superintended the building of two new churches the past year, and conducts regular services for five congregations in that locality, who gave him a six weeks vacation for this important event. The parsonage is ready for the pastor and his bride who expect to leave for their new home in about a week. They start out with bright prospects and the best wishes of a large circle of relatives and friends. The Herald tenders its congratulations and will keep them posted on affairs in this locality.
Frederick Zersen and Sophia Kirchoff marriage 1902
190321
Birth of Child | Carl William Henry Zersen
Her son Carl William Henry Zersen was born on 28 Apr 1903 in Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG.
190422
Birth of Child | Rev. William L. Zersen
Her son Rev. William L. Zersen was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Sykeston, Wells, North Dakota, United StatesG.
190826
Birth of Child | Ottomar L. Zersen
Her son Ottomar L. Zersen was born on 19 May 1908 in Itaska, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG.
191634
Birth of Child | Adolph J. Zersen
Her son Adolph J. Zersen was born on 18 Nov 1916 in Itasca, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
191634
Birth of Child | Rudolph L. Zersen
Her son Rudolph L. Zersen was born on 18 Nov 1916 in Itaska, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG.
192341
Death of Child | Ottomar L. Zersen
Her son Ottomar L. Zersen died on 3 Jun 1923 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
192543
Death of Child | Adolph J. Zersen
Her son Adolph J. Zersen died on 7 Mar 1925 in Itasca, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
193856
Death of Child | Rev. William L. Zersen
Her son Rev. William L. Zersen died on 27 Mar 1938 in Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaG.
194967
Death of Spouse | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
Her husband Rev. Frederick William Zersen died on 25 Apr 1949 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
1965~83
Biography
Zersen, Katherina Maria Sophia Kirchhoff. "A Pioneer Pastor's Wife, 1903-1907." Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly, vol. 62, no. 2, Summer 1991, pp. 53-67, ill.

Transcription of tapes made in the mid-1960s. "The tapes contain a vivid and fascinating account of the life of a missionary's wife on the North Dakota prairie in the early years of the 20th century. Mrs. Zersen's primary language was German, then the language of most of the Lutherans in the area of North Dakota....”
196987
Death
She died on 26 Apr 1969 at age 87 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

192038
Census1920 | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
Sophia was enumerated as the wife of Rev. Frederick William Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Addison, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Carl William Henry Zersen, Rev. William L. Zersen, Ottomar L. Zersen, Adolph J. Zersen, and Rudolph L. Zersen.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Carl William Henry Zersen

#6148, Deceased, (1903 - 1984)

Parents

Father	Rev. Frederick William Zersen (1876 - 1949)
Mother	Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff (1882 - 1969)

Children with Alma Clara Louise Selle (1905 - 1979)

Son	David John Zersen+ (1938 - )
Daughter	Kathryn Elizabeth Zersen+ (1939 - )

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1903
Birth
Carl William Henry Zersen was born on 28 Apr 1903 in Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG.
Marriage | Alma Clara Louise Selle
Alma Clara Louise Selle
Birth on 19 Feb 1905 | Wittenberg, Shawano, Wisconsin, United StatesG
Death: on 25 Sep 1979 | Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesG
He and Alma Clara Louise Selle were married.
193834
Birth of Child | David John Zersen
His son David John Zersen was born on 20 Feb 1938 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
193936
Birth of Child | Kathryn Elizabeth Zersen
His daughter Kathryn Elizabeth Zersen was born on 6 Jul 1939 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
194945
Death of Parent | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
His father Rev. Frederick William Zersen died on 25 Apr 1949 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
196965
Death of Parent | Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff
His mother Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff died on 26 Apr 1969 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
197976
Death of Spouse | Alma Clara Louise Selle
His wife Alma Clara Louise Selle died on 25 Sep 1979 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesG.
198481
Death
He died on 26 Dec 1984 at age 81 in Cook County, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
198481
Burial
He was buried in Dec 1984 in the Chapel Hill Gardens WestG in Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

192016
Census1920 | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
Carl was enumerated as the son of Rev. Frederick William Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Addison, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 16 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rev. William L. Zersen, Ottomar L. Zersen, Adolph J. Zersen, Rudolph L. Zersen, and Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 113466909 for Carl William Zersen. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Rev. William L. Zersen

#6149, Deceased, (1904 - 1938)

Parents

Father	Rev. Frederick William Zersen (1876 - 1949)
Mother	Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff (1882 - 1969)

Children with Ruth Michael (1904 - 1983)

Daughter	Doris Zersen+ (1931 - )
Daughter	Ruth Zersen+ (1934 - )
Son	Col. William Frederick Hugo Zersen+ (1938 - )

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William L. ZersenObituary

Events and Notes

1904
Birth
Rev. William L. Zersen was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Sykeston, Wells, North Dakota, United StatesG.
1926~22
Graduation
William graduated abt 1926, age ~22, from Concordia SeminaryG in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United StatesG.
1926~22
Ordination
He was ordained abt 1926 at Saint Luke's Lutheran ChurchG in Itaska, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG.
1929~25
Marriage | Ruth Michael
Ruth Michael
Age ~25
Birth on 11 Jun 1904 | Copenhagen, Kobenhavn, DenmarkG
Death: in Jun 1983 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +
He and Ruth Michael were married abt 1929 at Saint Luke's Lutheran ChurchG in Itaska, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG.
193126
Birth of Child | Doris Zersen
His daughter Doris Zersen was born on 4 Jun 1931 in Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaG.
193429
Birth of Child | Ruth Zersen
His daughter Ruth Zersen was born on 21 Mar 1934 in Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaG.
193833
Birth of Child | Col. William Frederick Hugo Zersen
His son Col. William Frederick Hugo Zersen was born on 17 Mar 1938 in Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaG.
193833
Death
He died on 27 Mar 1938 at age 33 in Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaG.
193833
Cause of Death
He died of streptococcus infection.
1938
Funeral
His funeral was held on 1 Apr 1938 at Saint Luke's Lutheran ChurchG in Itaska, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG.
1949
Death of Parent | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
His father Rev. Frederick William Zersen died on 25 Apr 1949 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
1969
Death of Parent | Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff
His mother Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff died on 26 Apr 1969 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
1983
Death of Spouse | Ruth Michael
His wife Ruth Michael died in Jun 1983 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +.

Census and Residence Events

192015
Census1920 | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
William was enumerated as the son of Rev. Frederick William Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Addison, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Carl William Henry Zersen, Ottomar L. Zersen, Adolph J. Zersen, Rudolph L. Zersen, and Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Ottomar L. Zersen

#6150, Deceased, (1908 - 1923)

Parents

Father	Rev. Frederick William Zersen (1876 - 1949)
Mother	Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff (1882 - 1969)

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1908
Birth
Ottomar L. Zersen was born on 19 May 1908 in Itaska, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG.
192315
Death
He died on 3 Jun 1923 at age 15 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1949
Death of Parent | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
His father Rev. Frederick William Zersen died on 25 Apr 1949 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.
1969
Death of Parent | Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff
His mother Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff died on 26 Apr 1969 in Elmhurst, DuPage, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

192011
Census1920 | Rev. Frederick William Zersen
Ottomar was enumerated as the son of Rev. Frederick William Zersen on the 1920 US Census in Addison, Dupage, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 11 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Carl William Henry Zersen, Rev. William L. Zersen, Adolph J. Zersen, Rudolph L. Zersen, and Sophia Maria Katharine Kirchhoff.
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Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.