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Steven Robert Grams

#151, Living, (1952 - )

Parents

Father	Melvin Joseph Grams (1925 - 2012)
Mother	Louise Margaret Mergen (1925 - 2014)

Children with Nancy Ann Gordon (1954 - )

Daughter	Melissa Rae Grams+ (1976 - )
Daughter	Amanda Louise Grams+ (1983 - )
Daughter	Stephanie Nicolle Grams (1984 - )

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Steven Robert Grams

Events and Notes

1952
Birth
Steven Robert Grams was born on 15 Sep 1952 in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1952
Baptism
Steven was baptized in 1952 at Saint Paul's Catholic ChurchG, in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1970~18
Occupation
He was warehouse supervisor in 1970.
197119
Engagement | Nancy Ann Gordon
He and Nancy Ann Gordon were engaged on 25 Dec 1971 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.
197220
Marriage License | Nancy Ann Gordon
He and Nancy Ann Gordon were licensed to wed on 22 Nov 1972 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.
Citation: 2
197220
Marriage | Nancy Ann Gordon
Nancy Ann Gordon
Age 18
Birth on 20 Aug 1954 | Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +
He and Nancy Ann Gordon were married on 2 Dec 1972 at Saint Mary's Catholic ChurchG, in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.
Citation: 3
197623
Birth of Child | Melissa Rae Grams
His daughter Melissa Rae Grams was born on 24 May 1976 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.
198330
Birth of Child | Amanda Louise Grams
His daughter Amanda Louise Grams was born on 31 Mar 1983 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United StatesG.
198431
Birth of Child | Stephanie Nicolle Grams
His daughter Stephanie Nicolle Grams was born on 24 Aug 1984 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United StatesG.
1992~40
Divorce | Nancy Ann Gordon
He and Nancy Ann Gordon were divorced abt 1992 in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
201259
Death of Parent | Melvin Joseph Grams
His father Melvin Joseph Grams died on 17 Aug 2012 in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
201461
Death of Parent | Louise Margaret Mergen
His mother Louise Margaret Mergen died on 8 May 2014.

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
[S99] Marriage License Records, Morrison County, Minnesota: Book 3, Page 259. Hereinafter cited as Morrison Co., Minn Marriage Licenses.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2022. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Melissa Rae Grams

#152, Living, (1976 - )

Relationship

Niece of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Steven Robert Grams (1952 - )
Mother	Nancy Ann Gordon (1954 - )

Children with Kurt Robert Nowacki

Son	Lucas Stephen Nowacki (2006 - )
Son	Michael Robert Nowacki (2007 - )

Child with Marc William Bourgeois (1983 - )

Daughter

Claire Madeline Bourgeois (2013 - )

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Descendants of Abraham Warren
Descendants of David James McNay
Descendants of Jean Richard
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Descendants of Pierre Poutre
Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Descendants for Six Generations

Gordon Family Lineage:

Nancy Ann Gordon⁸, Warren McKean ("Buzz") Gordon, Jr⁷, Warren McKean ("Blackie") Gordon, Sr⁶, Thomas Campbell Gordon⁵, James Gordon⁴, William Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Nancy Ann Gordon⁸, Patricia Mary Durrenberger⁷, John George Durrenberger⁶, Anton Durrenberger⁵, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

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Melissa and Marc Bourgeois

Events and Notes

1976
Birth
Melissa Rae Grams was born on 24 May 1976 at Saint Gabriel's HospitalG, in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.
Citation: 1
19760
Baptism
Melissa was baptized on 26 Jun 1976 in Northfield, Rice, Minnesota, United StatesG.
199418
Graduation
Melissa graduated in Jun 1994, age 18, from Appleton West High SchoolG in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United StatesG, earning a high school diploma.
200226
Marriage | Daniel Earle Fox
Daniel Earle Fox
Daniel Earle Fox and she were married on 13 Aug 2002 at Casa Del Rey Moro GardensG in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United StatesG.
2003~27
Divorce | Daniel Earle Fox
Daniel Earle Fox and she were divorced in 2003.
200428
Marriage | Kurt Robert Nowacki
Kurt Robert Nowacki
Kurt Robert Nowacki and she were married on 28 Oct 2004 in Clark County, Nevada, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
200629
Birth of Child | Lucas Stephen Nowacki
Her son Lucas Stephen Nowacki was born on 28 Apr 2006 in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
200731
Birth of Child | Michael Robert Nowacki
Her son Michael Robert Nowacki was born on 21 Oct 2007 in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
201236
Marriage | Marc William Bourgeois
Marc William Bourgeois
Age 28
Birth on 5 Nov 1983
Marc William Bourgeois and she were married on 10 Aug 2012 in Dane County, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
201336
Birth of Child | Claire Madeline Bourgeois
Her daughter Claire Madeline Bourgeois was born on 24 Feb 2013 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United StatesG.

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004.

Amanda Louise Grams

#153, Living, (1983 - )

Relationship

Niece of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Steven Robert Grams (1952 - )
Mother	Nancy Ann Gordon (1954 - )

Child with Robert Adolph Patoka, III (1981 - )

Daughter

Evelyn Patoka (2014 - )

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Durrenberger Family Lineage:

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Rob Amanda and Evelyn Patoka

Events and Notes

1983
Birth
Amanda Louise Grams was born on 31 Mar 1983 at Saint Francis Medical CenterG in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United StatesG.
1983~0
Baptism
Amanda was baptized abt Apr 1983 at Saint Leo's Catholic ChurchG in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United StatesG.
200421
Marriage | Robert Adolph Patoka, III
Robert Adolph Patoka, III
Age 23
Birth on 11 Jun 1981 | Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United StatesG
Robert Adolph Patoka, III, and she were married on 17 Jul 2004 at Paine Art Center and GardensG, in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
201431
Birth of Child | Evelyn Patoka
Her daughter Evelyn Patoka was born on 27 Oct 2014 in Wisconsin, United StatesG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Stephanie Nicolle Grams

#154, Living, (1984 - )

Relationship

Niece of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Steven Robert Grams (1952 - )
Mother	Nancy Ann Gordon (1954 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

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Durrenberger Family Lineage:

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Wedding of Zak Sutter and Stephanie Grams - 2008

stephanie grams

Stephanie Grams - 2002

Events and Notes

1984
Birth
Stephanie Nicolle Grams was born on 24 Aug 1984 at Saint Francis Medical CenterG in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United StatesG.
19840
Baptism
Stephanie was baptized in Sep 1984 at Saint Leo's Catholic ChurchG in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United StatesG.
200217
Graduation
Stephanie graduated on 24 May 2002, age 17, from Weyauwega-Fremont High SchoolG, in Fremont, Waupaca, Wisconsin, United StatesG, earning a high school diploma.
200823
Marriage | Zakary Earl Sutter
Zakary Earl Sutter
Zakary Earl Sutter and she were married on 21 Jun 2008 in Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United StatesG.

Melvin Joseph Grams

#155, Deceased, (1925 - 2012)

Child with Louise Margaret Mergen (1925 - 2014)

Son	Steven Robert Grams+ (1952 - )

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Melvin "Mel" Grams (1925-2012)

Events and Notes

1925
Birth
Melvin Joseph Grams was born on 5 Jun 1925 in Sauk Rapids, Benton, Minnesota, United StatesG.
194620
Marriage | Louise Margaret Mergen
Louise Margaret Mergen
Age 20
Birth on 13 Sep 1925 | Stearns County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 8 May 2014
He and Louise Margaret Mergen were married on 27 May 1946 at Saint Augustine Catholic ChurchG in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
195227
Birth of Child | Steven Robert Grams
His son Steven Robert Grams was born on 15 Sep 1952 in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1960~35
Occupation
He was jeweler and store owner of Melgram Jewelers abt 1960 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.
201287
Death
He died on 17 Aug 2012 at age 87 at Saint Cloud VA Medical CenterG in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
2012
Obituary
Obituary of Melvin "Mel" Grams, 87
June 5, 1925 ~ August 17, 2012

Melvin "Mel" Grams, 87 year old resident of Little Falls, MN died Friday, August 17 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 20 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. with Father Nicholas Landsberger officiating. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Friends may gather from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday evening at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, MN and from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Christian Mothers will pray the Rosary at 4:30 P.M. followed by Parish Prayers at 5:30 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home. Military Rites will be conducted by the Little Falls American Legion Post #46 and the Little Falls VFW Post #1112.

Mel was born June 5, 1925 in Sauk Rapids, MN to the late Edmund and Cecilia (Deglman) Grams. On October 12, 1943, Mel enlisted into the United States Air Force and was stationed in England and served his country during World War II. He was honorably discharged on November 16, 1945. Mel received the Silver Star and the Purple Heart during his distinguished military career. Mel was united in marriage to Louise Margaret Mergen on May 27, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in St. Cloud, MN. The couple moved to Kansas City, MO, where he attended watch making school. In 1949, the couple moved to St. Cloud, MN, where Mel served his apprenticeship at Stafford Jewelry in St. Cloud, MN. The couple moved to West Liberty, IA in 1959 and then to Sioux City, IA in 1961. In 1962, Mel and Louise moved to Little Falls, MN where Mel worked for Wetzel's Diamond Sign Jewelry until 1975. The couple started Melgram Jewelers in Little Falls, MN in 1975. Mel sold the business to his sons, Gregg and Chris in 1987. He continued working alongside his sons fixing clocks in the family business. Mel and his family enjoyed the time they spent together at the family's lake home on Lake Alexander. Mel and Louise also wintered for ten years in Sun City, AZ. Mel was a member of the Little Falls Rotary Club, Little Falls American Legion Post #46, Little Falls VFW Post #1112 and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mel enjoyed tinkering with clocks, numerous wood working projects and golfing with the Canadian Club. Mel's children remember him as a father who could build and fix everything. Mel was a Teddy Bear of a man.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Louise Grams, of 66 years; children, Richard Grams of Analaska, WI, Patty (Tyler) Laden of Lakeville, MN, Thomas (Mina) Grams of St. Cloud, MN, Steve (Fay) Grams of Little Falls, MN, Mark (Jeanine) of Little Falls, MN, Bart (Sue) Grams of Blaine, MN, Harlan (Mary Beth) of Little Falls, MN, Gregg (Jean) of Little Falls, MN, Chris (Christine) Grams of Little Falls, MN, Paul (Lori) Grams of McGregor, MN, Ron (Holly) Grams of St. Cloud, MN; son-in-law, Mitchell Wawrzyniak of Minneapolis, MN; brother, Robert Grams of St. Cloud, MN; 37 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Cecilia Grams; daughter, Mary Wawrzyniak and a great-grandson, Ethan Kestner.
2012
Burial
He was buried on 20 Aug 2012 in the Minnesota State Veterans CemeteryG, in Camp Ripley, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.
2012
Funeral
His funeral was held on 20 Aug 2012 at Saint Mary's Catholic ChurchG, in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.
2014
Death of Spouse | Louise Margaret Mergen
His wife Louise Margaret Mergen died on 8 May 2014.

Census and Residence Events

1960~35
Residence
Melvin Joseph Grams lived in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +, abt 1960.

Louise Margaret Mergen

#156, Deceased, (1925 - 2014)

Child with Melvin Joseph Grams (1925 - 2012)

Son	Steven Robert Grams+ (1952 - )

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1925
Birth
Louise Margaret Mergen was born on 13 Sep 1925 in Stearns County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
194620
Marriage | Melvin Joseph Grams
Melvin Joseph Grams
Age 20
Birth on 5 Jun 1925 | Sauk Rapids, Benton, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 17 Aug 2012 | Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG
Melvin Joseph Grams and she were married on 27 May 1946 at Saint Augustine Catholic ChurchG in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
195227
Birth of Child | Steven Robert Grams
Her son Steven Robert Grams was born on 15 Sep 1952 in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
201286
Death of Spouse | Melvin Joseph Grams
Her husband Melvin Joseph Grams died on 17 Aug 2012 in Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.
201488
Death
She died on 8 May 2014 at age 88.
2014~89
Burial
She was buried in 2014 in the in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.

Census and Residence Events

Residence
Louise Margaret Mergen lived in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG +.

Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman

#163, Deceased, (1853 - 1920)

Parents

Father	O. Dionysius Hoffman (1806 - 1888)
Mother	Elizabeth Kramer (1826 - 1901)

Children with Theresa Durrenberger (1860 - 1953)

Daughter	Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hoffman+ (1880 - 1922)
Son	Gephard Hoffman (1881 - 1942)
Daughter	Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman (1882 - 1882)
Daughter	Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman (1882 - 1882)
Daughter	Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman+ (1883 - 1938)
Son	Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman (1885 - 1887)
Son	Francis 'Frank' Hoffman (1888 - 1888)
Son	Martin Hoffman (1888 - 1888)
Daughter	Rosa 'Rose' Hoffman+ (1889 - 1977)
Daughter	Anna Marie Hoffman+ (1890 - 1925)
Daughter	Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman+ (1893 - 1979)
Daughter	Juliana Hoffman (1895 - 1896)
Son	William August Hoffmann+ (1895 - 1969)
Son	Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman (1897 - 1897)
Son	Albert John Hoffman+ (1898 - 1977)
Son	Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman (1901 - 1903)
Daughter	Loretta Barbara Hoffman+ (1905 - 1999)

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Balthazar Hoffman and wife Theresa Durrenberger - ca 1880's

Balthazar Hoffman and Theresa Durrenberger ca 1880's

Childen of Balthazar Hoffman and Theresa Durrenberger (Back row, left - Albert John Hoffman)

Balthazar Hoffman children-text

Balthazar Hoffman ca 1880's

Events and Notes

1853
Birth
Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman was born on 2 Jul 1853 in Birgel, Lissendorf, Rheinland, PrussiaG.
18530
Christening
He was christened on 2 Jul 1853 in Birgel, Lissendorf, Rheinland, PrussiaG.
186814
Immigration
He immigrated to AmericaG, on 31 Mar 1868.
187926
Marriage | Theresa Durrenberger
Theresa Durrenberger
Age 19
Birth on 21 Jul 1860 | Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 13 Dec 1953 | Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Theresa Durrenberger were married on 6 Oct 1879 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1880~27
Occupation
He was farmer abt 1880 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188027
Birth of Child | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hoffman
His daughter Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hoffman was born on 13 Jul 1880 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188128
Birth of Child | Gephard Hoffman
His son Gephard Hoffman was born on 8 Sep 1881 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188229
Birth of Child | Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman
His daughter Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman was born on 12 Nov 1882 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188229
Birth of Child | Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman
His daughter Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman was born on 12 Nov 1882 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188229
Death of Child | Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman
His daughter Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman died on 14 Nov 1882 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188229
Death of Child | Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman
His daughter Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman died on 14 Nov 1882 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188330
Birth of Child | Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman
His daughter Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman was born on 19 Dec 1883 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188532
Birth of Child | Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman
His son Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman was born on 29 Dec 1885 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188733
Death of Child | Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman
His son Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman died on 10 Apr 1887 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1888~35
Death of Child | Martin Hoffman
His son Martin Hoffman died in 1888 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188834
Death of Parent | O. Dionysius Hoffman
His father O. Dionysius Hoffman died on 26 Jan 1888 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188834
Birth of Child | Francis 'Frank' Hoffman
His son Francis 'Frank' Hoffman was born on 7 Mar 1888 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188834
Death of Child | Francis 'Frank' Hoffman
His son Francis 'Frank' Hoffman died on 29 Mar 1888 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188835
Birth of Child | Martin Hoffman
His son Martin Hoffman was born on 11 Nov 1888 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188935
Birth of Child | Rosa 'Rose' Hoffman
His daughter Rosa 'Rose' Hoffman was born on 28 Apr 1889 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189037
Birth of Child | Anna Marie Hoffman
His daughter Anna Marie Hoffman was born on 28 Dec 1890 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189339
Birth of Child | Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman
His daughter Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman was born on 11 Apr 1893 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189541
Birth of Child | Juliana Hoffman
His daughter Juliana Hoffman was born on 9 Jun 1895 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189541
Birth of Child | William August Hoffmann
His son William August Hoffmann was born on 14 Jun 1895 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1896~43
Death of Child | Juliana Hoffman
His daughter Juliana Hoffman died in 1896 in Sibley County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189744
Birth of Child | Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman
His son Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman was born on 26 Nov 1897 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189744
Death of Child | Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman
His son Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman died on 26 Dec 1897 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189845
Birth of Child | Albert John Hoffman
His son Albert John Hoffman was born on 2 Nov 1898 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190147
Birth of Child | Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman
His son Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman was born on 15 Feb 1901 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190147
Death of Parent | Elizabeth Kramer
His mother Elizabeth Kramer died on 20 Apr 1901 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190349
Death of Child | Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman
His son Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman died on 9 May 1903 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190552
Birth of Child | Loretta Barbara Hoffman
His daughter Loretta Barbara Hoffman was born on 6 Nov 1905 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1920~67
Occupation
He was farmer in 1920 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
192066
Death
He died on 25 Feb 1920 at age 66 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
192066
Burial
He was buried in Feb 1920 in the Saint Joseph's Catholic CemeteryG, in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 3
1953
Death of Spouse | Theresa Durrenberger
His wife Theresa Durrenberger died on 13 Dec 1953 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

188026
Census1880
Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 26 years old.
Also residing in the same household were O. Dionysius Hoffman, Elizabeth Kramer, Franz Hoffman, and Theresa Durrenberger.
Citation: 4
190046
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 46 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gephard Hoffman, Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman, Rosa 'Rose' Hoffman, Anna Marie Hoffman, Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman, William August Hoffmann, Albert John Hoffman, Elizabeth Kramer, and Theresa Durrenberger.
Citation: 5
192066
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 66 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gephard Hoffman, Albert John Hoffman, Loretta Barbara Hoffman, Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman, and Theresa Durrenberger.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 75500116 for Baltus Hoffmann. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Charlotte Cadotte

#164, Deceased, (1759 - 1768)

Relationship

4th great-grandaunt of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Jean Baptiste Cadotte, (Cadot, Cadeau) (1723 - 1803)
Mother	Marie-Anastasie Sauteuse Equawaice (1725 - Abt 1776)

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Person Source
Charlotte Cadotte had person sources.
Citation: 1
1759
Birth
She was born in Oct 1759 in Sault Ste-Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United StatesG.
17600
Baptism
Charlotte was baptized on 22 May 1760 at Saint Ann's ChurchG in Mackinac Island, Mackinac, Michigan, United StatesG. She was baptised by Father M. L. Lefranc, Godparents were Mr. Janise & Mde de Langlade.
17600
Christening
She was christened on 22 May 1760 in Michilimackinac, Mackinaw Township, Cheboygan, Michigan, United StatesG.
17688
Death
She died on 16 Jun 1768 at age 8 in Montréal, Nouvelle-FranceG.
1776
Death of Parent | Marie-Anastasie Sauteuse Equawaice
Her mother Marie-Anastasie Sauteuse Equawaice died abt 18 May 1776 in Montréal, Nouvelle-FranceG.
1803
Death of Parent | Jean Baptiste Cadotte, (Cadot, Cadeau)
Her father Jean Baptiste Cadotte, (Cadot, Cadeau), died on 1 Nov 1803 in Sault Ste-Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United StatesG.

Citations

[S19] Theresa Schenck, We Are Their Heirs (Towaco, NJ: Self published, 1988). Hereinafter cited as We Are Their Heirs.

Marguerite Cadotte

#165, Deceased, (1788 - )

Relationship

3rd great-grandaunt of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Michel Cadotte, Kichemeshane - Le Grand (1764 - 1837)
Mother	Marie Madeleine Equay-say-way, (Traveling Woman) (Abt 1770 - Abt 1850)

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Person Source
Marguerite Cadotte had person sources.
Citation: 1
1788
Birth
She was born on 15 Dec 1788 in Sault Ste-Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United StatesG.
Marriage | Leon St. Germain
Leon St. Germain
Leon St. Germain and she were married.
Citation: 1
Death of Spouse | Leon St. Germain
Her husband Leon St. Germain died.
1799
Baptism
Marguerite was baptized on 10 Jul 1799 at Saint Ann's ChurchG in Mackinac Island, Mackinac, Michigan, United StatesG.
Death
She died in Calumet Island, Ontario, CanadaG.
1837
Death of Parent | Michel Cadotte, Kichemeshane - Le Grand
Her father Michel Cadotte, Kichemeshane - Le Grand, died on 8 Jul 1837 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1850
Death of Parent | Marie Madeleine Equay-say-way, (Traveling Woman)
Her mother Marie Madeleine Equay-say-way, (Traveling Woman), died abt 1850 in La Pointe, La Pointe, Wisconsin, United StatesG.

Citations

[S19] Theresa Schenck, We Are Their Heirs (Towaco, NJ: Self published, 1988). Hereinafter cited as We Are Their Heirs.

William Whipple Warren

#166, Deceased, (1825 - 1853)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Lyman Marquis Warren (1794 - 1847)
Mother	Marie Mary Cadotte (1800 - 1843)

Children with Mathilda Aitkin (1822 - 1902)

Son	Alfred A. Warren+ (1844 - 1872)
Daughter	Cordelia 'Delia' Warren (Abt 1846 - )
Daughter	Anna Warren (1846 - 1847)
Son	William Vincent Tyler Warren+ (1848 - 1900)
Daughter	Julia Warren (Abt 1851 - )
Daughter	Madeline 'Maggie' C. Warren+ (1853 - 1907)
Daughter	Lilly Warren (Abt 1857 - 1947)

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Descendants of Abraham Warren
Notable People

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Proposed William Whipple Warren Monument near Two Rivers, MN - 1906

William W Warren Article 1906

William Whipple Warren

Events and Notes

NOTABLE
1st cousin, 4 times removed

The noted historian of the Chippewa Nation, was born on Madeline Island in Lake Superior the 27th of May, 1825. He was a member of the second Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1851, and was then residing at Gull Lake, Minnesota. He died in Saint Paul, Minnesota of tuberculosis in May, 1853, at the age of 28. He was often employed as a government interpreter and liaison with the Chippewas. He was the author of "The History of the Ojibway Nation" published in 1885 by the Minnesota Historical Society.
1825
Birth
William Whipple Warren was born on 27 May 1825 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
184318
Death of Parent | Marie Mary Cadotte
His mother Marie Mary Cadotte died on 21 Jul 1843 in Crawford County, Wisconsin Territory, United StatesG.
184318
Marriage | Mathilda Aitkin
Mathilda Aitkin
Age 20
Birth on 13 Sep 1822 | Lac des Sables (Sandy), Aitkin, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 19 Oct 1902 | White Earth Reservation, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Mathilda Aitkin were married on 10 Aug 1843 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
184419
Birth of Child | Alfred A. Warren
His son Alfred A. Warren was born on 1 Jul 1844 in Madeline Island, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1846~21
Birth of Child | Cordelia 'Delia' Warren
His daughter Cordelia 'Delia' Warren was born abt 1846 in Wisconsin, United StatesG.
184621
Birth of Child | Anna Warren
His daughter Anna Warren was born on 23 Jul 1846 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1847~22
Death of Child | Anna Warren
His daughter Anna Warren died in 1847.
184722
Death of Parent | Lyman Marquis Warren
His father Lyman Marquis Warren died on 10 Oct 1847 in Madeline Island, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
184822
Birth of Child | William Vincent Tyler Warren
His son William Vincent Tyler Warren was born on 20 May 1848 in Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1851~26
Birth of Child | Julia Warren
His daughter Julia Warren was born abt 1851 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1853~28
Birth of Child | Madeline 'Maggie' C. Warren
His daughter Madeline 'Maggie' C. Warren was born in 1853 in Sandy Lake, Itaska, Minnesota, United StatesG.
185328
Death
He died on 1 Jun 1853 at age 28 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
185328
Note
Willliam W. Warren died at the home of his sister, Charlotte, the Mrs. Edward Bryan Price.
1853
Burial
He was buried on 2 Jun 1853 in the in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Biography
The following is a short biographical sketch of William written by his sister, Mary Warren English (Born: 15 Oct 1835 - Died: 15 August 1925)
Copied from the Family Record:
"Abraham Warren born Sept 25th, 1747 served six years in the Revolution - was first cousin of Gen. Jos Warren.
Lyman Warren (his son, born May 25th, 1771, in Hartford, Conn. Married in Berkshire, Mass. to Mercy Whipple.
Their son, Lyman Marquis Warren was born at the latter place in August 9th, 1794. Married at Mackinac, Michigan to Mary Cadotte Sept 6th, 1821. William Whipple Warren their eldest son was born in La Pointe, Madeline Is., Lake Superior, May 27th, 1825.
Lyman Marcus Warren , the father of William, came to the Lake Superior region at the early date of 1817 - and under the following circumstances. During the winter of 1815 and 1816 - Congress enacted a law that no foreigners should engage in trade with the Indians who did not become a citizen. The English traders who for years been engaged in trade at various points on Lake Superior - had after the enforcement of this law employed American clerks to take charge of their posts. Several of these young men came from the Western part of New York and Vermont on Lake Champlain. Lyman Marcus Warren was of this party and came to La Pointe in 1818 then the trading post of Michael Cadotte. And thus under this veteran trader - the young man soon established himself in trade - gaining friends and favors among the Indians - and in the year 1821 married Mary Cadotte - the third daughter of M. Cadotte. This same M. Cadotte is frequently mentioned in the narrative of "Alexander Henry". He speaks of him as possessing a powerful influence among the Indians and considered by them as their chief - and was not only his friend - but a friend to the English - and it was by him that the Chippewa of Lake Superior were prevented from joining Pontiac. His wife, Madame Cadotte was an Indian woman of the Chippewa nation and was very generally respected.
L. M. Warren was subsequently and for many years employed as chief _______ at La Pointe for the American Fur Company. He superintended the erection of the "New Trading Post" on Madeline Is. in 1834 and 35 under Ramsay Crooks.
During the year of 1831 the missionaries of the American Board - Rev. Sherman Hall and others, arrived at La Pointe and were warmly welcomed and treated with utmost kindness and hospitality by L. M. Warren and family - and great assistance rendered to them in the establishment of their mission. The Roman Catholic priest, Frederic Baraga came to the place in 1835 and also received great kindness and assistance - the entire family of M. Cadotte being of that faith. Sometime during the year of 1838 - L. M. Warren dissolved his connections with the American Fur Trade and removed to the Chippewa River to where he had been appointed as farmer and sub-agent to the Chippewa's. He located his post a few miles above Chippewa Falls and was there engaged in trade and in other business matters for several years. Mary, his wife, died at that place July 21st, 1843 and in the following winter, in the month of February, he made a winters passage through to La Pointe with three one-horse trains taking with him the remains of his wife and accompanied by his two youngest daughters - then but little girls.
This first American pioneer and permanent settler of Lake Superior - died at La Pointe Oct 10th, 1847, aged 53 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
William Whipple Warren was sent to the Mission School at Mackinac when only 8 years of age - but during the summer of 1836, his grandfather, Lyman Warren made a visit to La Pointe and on his return home - took William with him to Clarkson, New York where he attended school for two years - but was afterwards placed by his own father in the Oneida Institute at Whitesborough, 3 miles west of the city of Utica. The school then under charge of Pres. Beriah Green, a man famous in anti-slavery annals. William remained there 3 years and distinguished himself every way in the recitation room, in the playground, and in the social circle. He returned to La Pointe in the summer of 1841, in company with Rev. L. H. Wheeler and wife and Miss Abby Spooner, missionaries to La Pointe. He won a warm and life-long friendship with these most _____mable people by his genial and happy disposition - and ever ready and kindly assistance - during their long and tedious voyage up the Lake for this was before the days of railroads and steamboats on Lake Superior.
He had not entirely forgotten the Chippewa language - his mother's tongue - but in a very short time - could speak it almost as fluently as the English - and it is in connection with those early days of his return to the country - that he is even more frequently spoken of - by those who knew him as being so full of life - cheerfulness and socialibility - giving bold descriptions - telling heroic incidents - wonderful fairy tales from the Arabian Nights - Robinson Crusoe - to crowds of eager listeners - Indians of all classes - both old and young - and they in return - would relate the often told stories and traditions of the tribe.
In 1842 he was appointed Government interpreter under Rev. Alfred Brunson, Indian agent at La Pointe - and from that time - was engaged in the Indian and Government service until nearly the close of his life. He was married in the Summer of 1842 to Matilda Aitken, daughter of William Aitken of American Fur Trade. She was educated at the Mackinac Mission School.
It was during his interpretership under __. T. Hayes in 1844 and 1845 that his health began to fail - frequent exposures - long and severe winter expeditions, connected with the Indian service at that time, brought on lung difficulties which finally ended his life. He first removed with his family to Minnesota in the fall of 1845 - came to Crow Wing and Gull Lake - was there employed as farmer and interpreter under J. Fletcher - Winnebago Agent then also in charge of the Mississippi Chippewas.
He was also employed as interpreter in the removal of the Lake Superior Indians under J. S. Matrous - which however proved a failure in the end - William never approved of this removal - but still he faithfully performed his duties of his position - and it was during this last active service that he collected much of the material composing his writings - meeting with so many of the old men of the tribe - in their native homes - gave him an excellent opportunity for __ ____ _____. The manuscript was frequently hurriedly written and many times during great physical weakness, had strength and life been prolonged it would have been much more extensive and complete. He mentions in a letter written at that time as being far short to the original aim and design - and needed a careful revision, but this he did not live to do. He went east in the winter of 1853 for treatment - hoping that a benefit might be the result - but he started to return to his home about the last of May - but did not live to reach it - he died in St Paul at the home of his sister Mrs. E. B. Price - June 1, 1853 - at the early age of 28. He left four children, but only two are now living - William Tyler Warren and Mrs. Madaline Uran - both of White Earth. The mother - Mrs M. Fontaine is also living at White Earth, Minnesota.
P.S. I would here add that he was a true and a firm friend to the Indian and detested all manner of fraud and deceit. The only enemies he ever had are those that he had exposed by defrauding the Indians. He was a man of unblemished character and strictly temperate habits."
1857
Birth of Child | Lilly Warren
His daughter Lilly Warren was born abt 1857 in White Earth, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1902
Death of Spouse | Mathilda Aitkin
His wife Mathilda Aitkin died on 19 Oct 1902 in White Earth Reservation, Becker, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

185025
Census1850
William Whipple Warren was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1850 US Census in Gull Lake, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 25 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Alfred A. Warren, Cordelia 'Delia' Warren, William Vincent Tyler Warren, and Mathilda Aitkin.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S198] Virginia A. Rogers, The Warren Family of Minnesota (: Unpublished, 1984). Hereinafter cited as Warren Family (MN.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1850 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger

#167, Deceased, (1818 - 1900)

Relationship

2nd great-grandfather of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Franz Anton Dürrenberger (1777 - 1837)
Mother	Theresia (Theres) Schlachter (1775 - 1834)

Children with Theresia Mueller (Miller) (1829 - 1919)

Daughter	Theresa Durrenberger+ (1860 - 1953)
Son	Gephardt Durenberger, II+ (1861 - 1939)
Son	Joseph Paul Durenberger+ (1865 - 1923)
Daughter	Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger+ (1866 - 1937)
Son	Theodore N. Durenberger+ (1867 - 1952)
Son	Anton Durrenberger+ (1869 - 1930)
Son	August 'Gus' Durrenberger+ (1870 - 1971)
Daughter	Rose Margaret Durenberger+ (1873 - 1927)
Daughter	Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger+ (1875 - 1966)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Box Pedigree of Patricia Mary Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Indented Pedigree of Patricia Mary Durrenberger

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

Last Edited

14 May 2026

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Children of Gebhard Durrenberger - ca 1920

Gephard and Theresa Durrenberger children - ca 1920

Children of Gebhard Durrenberger - ca 1920the

Gephard Durrenberger Children 1920-text

Gephard and Theresia Durrenberger

Gebhard Durrenberger 1818-1900

Events and Notes

1818
Birth
Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger was born on 27 Jan 1818 at Rhein ParishG, in Wangen-Primisweiler, Württemberg, GermanyG.
Citations: 1,2,3
18180
Baptism
Gebhard was baptized on 27 Jan 1818 in Primisweiler, Schomburg, Tettnang, Württemberg, DeutschlandG.
Citation: 3
183416
Death of Parent | Theresia (Theres) Schlachter
His mother Theresia (Theres) Schlachter died on 30 May 1834 in GermanyG.
183719
Death of Parent | Franz Anton Dürrenberger
His father Franz Anton Dürrenberger died on 29 May 1837 in Wangen-Primisweiler, Württemberg, GermanyG.
1840~22
Marriage | Barbara (Unknown Surname)
Barbara (Unknown Surname)
Age ~20
Birth abt 1820 | GermanyG
Death: abt 1850 | GermanyG
He and Barbara (Unknown Surname) were married abt 1840 in GermanyG.
1850~32
Death of Spouse | Barbara (Unknown Surname)
His wife Barbara (Unknown Surname) died abt 1850 in GermanyG.
185234
Immigration
He immigrated to AmericaG, on 24 Jun 1852.
185537
Naturalization
He was naturalized on 14 Jul 1855 at District Court of Ramsey CountyG in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
gep durrenberger naturalization
1859~41
Note
In the book "History of the Minnesota Valley: Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota" by Edward Duffield Neill and published by North Star Publishing Company, 1882 - Minnesota, on page 415 the author wrote in describing the history of Henderson, Sibley County, Minnesota, " The Catholics organized in 1859 or '60 with forty families. Under the guidance of Gebhard Durrenberger a large frame church was built on the low brow of the bluff adjoining the city, in which the first services were conducted by Father Somereisen, of Mankato.
185941
Marriage | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
Theresia Mueller (Miller)
Age 29
Birth on 24 Oct 1829 | Kniebis, Freudenstadt, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyG
Death: on 1 Jun 1919 | Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Theresia Mueller (Miller) were married on 21 May 1859 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
1859~41
Note
Arlington (Minnesota) Enterprise
Thursday, January 11, 1962

More Than One Hundred Years have Passed Since.....

City of Henderson

The Catholics organized in 1859. The Rev. Father Somercisen, of Mankato celebrated Mass in the house of Gebhard Durrenberger. A Church was erected in 1862. A brick school and concert hall was erected in 1874. The Church and concert hall were destroyed by fire in the fall of 1866.
1860~42
Occupation
He was farmer in 1860 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
186042
Birth of Child | Theresa Durrenberger
His daughter Theresa Durrenberger was born on 21 Jul 1860 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186042
Note
On 4 October 1860 Gebhard purchased 139.44 acres of farm land near Le Sueur, Minnesota. The warrant of the transfer was made by Betsey Thompson, formerly the widow of Lovander F. Fuller who served for Captain Sabines Company Vermont Militia in the War of 1812 and was awarded the land on March 3, 1855: ScripWarrant Act of 1855 (10 Stat. 701)
Gebhard Durrenberger 139.44 acre land purchase at LeSueur, MN -Oct 4, 1860
Gebhard Durrenberger land map
186143
Birth of Child | Gephardt Durenberger, II
His son Gephardt Durenberger, II, was born on 17 Sep 1861 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186547
Birth of Child | Joseph Paul Durenberger
His son Joseph Paul Durenberger was born on 27 Jun 1865 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186648
Birth of Child | Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
His daughter Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger was born on 18 Apr 1866 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186749
Birth of Child | Theodore N. Durenberger
His son Theodore N. Durenberger was born on 19 Nov 1867 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186951
Birth of Child | Anton Durrenberger
His son Anton Durrenberger was born on 13 Jul 1869 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
187052
Birth of Child | August 'Gus' Durrenberger
His son August 'Gus' Durrenberger was born on 10 Feb 1870 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
187355
Birth of Child | Rose Margaret Durenberger
His daughter Rose Margaret Durenberger was born on 5 Feb 1873 in Lake Prairie Township, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
187557
Birth of Child | Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger
His daughter Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger was born on 16 Mar 1875 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190082
Death
He died on 29 Apr 1900 at age 82 at his homeG in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1900
Burial
He was buried on 1 May 1900 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 2
1900
Funeral
His funeral was held on 1 May 1900 at Saint Anne's Catholic ChurchG, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1900
Obituary
Obituary of Gebhard Durenberger
Le Sueur Sentinel, May 5, 1900

The most unexpected death of Gephard Durenberger, Sr. came on Sunday morning at about 6 o'clock and terminated a long and busy life.

The deceased was born in Wittenberg, Germany on January 27, 1818 and was past 82 years of age. He came to the U.S. in 1855 and took up a claim in Henderson township where he resided 19 years, when he moved to Lake Prairie township, Nicollet county, where he resided 16 years, retiring then and removing to this city where he since resided. For 35 years he enjoyed farming. By hard work, strict economy, and the increase in the value of the land, he acquired quite a modest competence, in addition to raising a family of 9 children.

He married Theresa Miller on May 21, 1859, his wife and children surviving him, his being the first inroad death has made in the family circle.

His children grown and engaged in business in various places are: Mrs. Theresa Hoffman, Henderson; Antone of Wells; Gephard, Jr. of Lake Prairie; Joseph, St James; Mrs. Leo Simonette (wife of John Simonette, Jr.) Le Sueur Center; Theodore of Rock Rapids, Iowa; August of Marshall; Mrs. William Thomas, St Peter; and Miss Mary Durenberger, Le Sueur. All of the children were able to visit him before his death and all attended the funeral, which was from St. Anne's Church at 10 A.M. on Tuesday.
Citation: 4
1919
Death of Spouse | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
His wife Theresia Mueller (Miller) died on 1 Jun 1919 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

186042
Census1860
Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1860 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 42 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theresia Mueller (Miller). In the census, the name is recorded as Gesh Deermabergen.
Citation: 1
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1860 US census
187052
Census1870
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1870 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 52 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theresa Durrenberger, Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 5
188567
CensusMN
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 67 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, Rose Margaret Durenberger, Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 6
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1885 Minnesota Census

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92872870 for Gephard Ignatius Durenberger. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S319] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:D7VQ-2VMM : Thu Mar 07 10:31:39 UTC 2024), Entry for Gebhard Dürenberger and Franz Anton Dürenberger, 27 Jan 1818. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch Website.
[S843] Template Error
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.

Theresia Mueller (Miller)

#168, Deceased, (1829 - 1919)

Relationship

2nd great-grandmother of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Children with Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger (1818 - 1900)

Daughter	Theresa Durrenberger+ (1860 - 1953)
Son	Gephardt Durenberger, II+ (1861 - 1939)
Son	Joseph Paul Durenberger+ (1865 - 1923)
Daughter	Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger+ (1866 - 1937)
Son	Theodore N. Durenberger+ (1867 - 1952)
Son	Anton Durrenberger+ (1869 - 1930)
Son	August 'Gus' Durrenberger+ (1870 - 1971)
Daughter	Rose Margaret Durenberger+ (1873 - 1927)
Daughter	Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger+ (1875 - 1966)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Box Pedigree of Patricia Mary Durrenberger
Indented Pedigree of Patricia Mary Durrenberger

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10 Mar 2025

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Gephard and Theresia Durrenberger

Theresia Mueller 1829-1919

Events and Notes

1829
Birth
Theresia Mueller (Miller) was born on 24 Oct 1829 in Kniebis, Freudenstadt, Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyG.
Citation: 1
185929
Marriage | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Age 41
Birth on 27 Jan 1818 | Wangen-Primisweiler, Württemberg, GermanyG
Death: on 29 Apr 1900 | Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG
Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger and she were married on 21 May 1859 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
186030
Birth of Child | Theresa Durrenberger
Her daughter Theresa Durrenberger was born on 21 Jul 1860 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186131
Birth of Child | Gephardt Durenberger, II
Her son Gephardt Durenberger, II, was born on 17 Sep 1861 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186535
Birth of Child | Joseph Paul Durenberger
Her son Joseph Paul Durenberger was born on 27 Jun 1865 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186636
Birth of Child | Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Her daughter Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger was born on 18 Apr 1866 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186738
Birth of Child | Theodore N. Durenberger
Her son Theodore N. Durenberger was born on 19 Nov 1867 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
186939
Birth of Child | Anton Durrenberger
Her son Anton Durrenberger was born on 13 Jul 1869 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
187040
Birth of Child | August 'Gus' Durrenberger
Her son August 'Gus' Durrenberger was born on 10 Feb 1870 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
187343
Birth of Child | Rose Margaret Durenberger
Her daughter Rose Margaret Durenberger was born on 5 Feb 1873 in Lake Prairie Township, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
187545
Birth of Child | Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger
Her daughter Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger was born on 16 Mar 1875 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190070
Death of Spouse | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Her husband Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger died on 29 Apr 1900 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191989
Death
She died on 1 Jun 1919 at age 89 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,3
Theresa (Mueller) Durrenberger Death Certificate - 1919
191989
Obituary
Obituary of Theresa Miller
Le Center Leader, June 1, 1919

MRS. THERESA DURRENBERGER KNOWN TO MANY AS "GRANDMA"
She was born Theresa Miller (Mueller) in Wurtemberg, Germany. She came to America about 1859 to St. Paul where she married Gephart Durrenberger who died 30 April 1900. After their marriage they moved to Sibley county where they lived a number of years before going to Nicollet county and then to Le Sueur county about 1893. For the past five years she made her home in Le Center with Mrs. John Simonett II and Mrs. B. F. McCue.
She was a sturdy hard-working pioneer woman and her greatest worry in her declining years was that she would not be about and at work as in years gone by.
Children surviving are: Mrs. B. (Theresa) Hoffman, Henderson; Mrs. John (Lena) Simonett II, Le Sueur Center (Le Center); Mrs. B. F. (Mary) McCue, Le Sueur Center; Mrs. Will (Rose) Thomas, St. Peter; Anton Dirrenberger, St. Paul; Gephart Durrenberger II, Le Sueur; Joseph Durrenberger, Mankato; Theodore Durrenberger, Eccelsior; and August Durrenberger, Marshall. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery at Le Sueur, Minnesota.
191989
Burial
She was buried in Jun 1919 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 4
Theresa (Mueller) Durrenberger (1829-1919), Calvary Cemetery, Le Sueur, Minnesota

Census and Residence Events

186030
Census1860 | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Theresia was enumerated as a household member of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1860 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 30 years old.

Citation: 5
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1860 US census
187040
Census1870 | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Theresia was enumerated as a household member of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1870 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 40 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theresa Durrenberger, Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, and August 'Gus' Durrenberger.
Citation: 6
188555
CensusMN | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Theresia was enumerated as the wife of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 55 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, Rose Margaret Durenberger, and Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger.
Citation: 7
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1885 Minnesota Census
190070
Census1900
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 70 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theodore N. Durenberger and Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger.
Citation: 8
190575
CensusMN | John McCue
Theresia was enumerated as the boarder of John McCue on the 1905 Minnesota Census residing at Nassau StreetG, in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 75 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Sarah Ann McDermitt, Bernard Francis ("Ben") McCue, Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, Leo Bernard McCue, and Marcella J. McCue.
Citation: 9
191080
Census1910 | Bernard Francis ("Ben") McCue
Theresia was enumerated as the mother-in-law of Bernard Francis ("Ben") McCue on the 1910 US Census in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 80 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, Leo Bernard McCue, Marcella J. McCue, and Clarence John McCue.
Citation: 10

Citations

[S134] Theresa Miller, Death Certificate (July 10, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Theresa Miller Death Certificate.
[S843] Template Error
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 143007804 for Theresa (nee Mueller) Durrenberger. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1905 Minnesota State Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Gephardt Durenberger, II

#169, Deceased, (1861 - 1939)

Relationship

Great-granduncle of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger (1818 - 1900)
Mother	Theresia Mueller (Miller) (1829 - 1919)

Children with Barbara Ruth Edelkam (1865 - 1963)

Son	Arthur Francis Durenberger (1894 - 1970)
Son	Leo Anthony Durenberger+ (1895 - 1975)
Son	Paul Durenberger (1896 - 1904)
Daughter	Ruth Helen Durenberger+ (1899 - 2000)
Son	Roy Ignatius Durenberger+ (1902 - 1971)
Son	George Gephard Durenberger+ (1906 - 1997)
Daughter	Marie E. Durenberger (1908 - )

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Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

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Gephardt Durenberger(1861-1939)

Events and Notes

1861
Birth
Gephardt Durenberger, II, was born on 17 Sep 1861 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189231
Marriage | Barbara Ruth Edelkam
Barbara Ruth Edelkam
Age 26
Birth on 26 Dec 1865 | Indiana, United StatesG
Death: on 21 Jun 1963 | Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Barbara Ruth Edelkam were married on 8 Nov 1892 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189432
Birth of Child | Arthur Francis Durenberger
His son Arthur Francis Durenberger was born on 1 Jan 1894 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189533
Birth of Child | Leo Anthony Durenberger
His son Leo Anthony Durenberger was born on 14 Apr 1895 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189634
Birth of Child | Paul Durenberger
His son Paul Durenberger was born on 2 May 1896 in Lake Prairie Township, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189938
Birth of Child | Ruth Helen Durenberger
His daughter Ruth Helen Durenberger was born on 22 Sep 1899 in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190038
Death of Parent | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
His father Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger died on 29 Apr 1900 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190241
Birth of Child | Roy Ignatius Durenberger
His son Roy Ignatius Durenberger was born on 14 Oct 1902 in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190442
Death of Child | Paul Durenberger
His son Paul Durenberger died on 24 May 1904 in Lake Prairie Township, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190645
Birth of Child | George Gephard Durenberger
His son George Gephard Durenberger was born on 21 Nov 1906 in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1908~47
Birth of Child | Marie E. Durenberger
His daughter Marie E. Durenberger was born in 1908 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1913~52
Occupation
He was farmer in 1913 in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
Gephard Durrenberger Jr farm map
191957
Death of Parent | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
His mother Theresia Mueller (Miller) died on 1 Jun 1919 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1930~69
Occupation
He was gas and oil salesman in 1930 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
193978
Death
He died on 21 Oct 1939 at age 78 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
193978
Burial
He was buried in Oct 1939 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 4
1963
Death of Spouse | Barbara Ruth Edelkam
His wife Barbara Ruth Edelkam died on 21 Jun 1963 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18708
Census1870 | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Gephardt was enumerated as a household member of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1870 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theresa Durrenberger, Anton Durrenberger, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 5
188523
CensusMN | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Gephardt was enumerated as the son of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, Rose Margaret Durenberger, Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 6
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1885 Minnesota Census
190038
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Arthur Francis Durenberger, Leo Anthony Durenberger, Paul Durenberger, Ruth Helen Durenberger, and Barbara Ruth Edelkam.
Citation: 7
192058
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 58 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Leo Anthony Durenberger, Ruth Helen Durenberger, Roy Ignatius Durenberger, George Gephard Durenberger, and Barbara Ruth Edelkam.
Citation: 8
193068
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 68 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Barbara Ruth Edelkam.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92872872 for Gephard Durenberger. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

Joseph Paul Durenberger

#170, Deceased, (1865 - 1923)

Relationship

Great-granduncle of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger (1818 - 1900)
Mother	Theresia Mueller (Miller) (1829 - 1919)

Children with Esther Caroline Groskopp (1878 - 1926)

Son	Oliver Martin 'Jerry' Durenberger+ (1901 - 1982)
Daughter	Esther Marie 'Sis' Durenberger+ (1904 - 1975)
Daughter	Virginia Theresa Durenberger (1907 - 1910)
Son	Ralph John Durenberger+ (1911 - 1983)
Son	Donald Joseph Durenberger (1912 - 1914)
Daughter	Helen Loretta Durenberger+ (1914 - 1998)
Son	Robert Ernest Durenberger, Sr.+ (1915 - 2001)
Son	Joseph Paul Durenberger (1920 - 1990)

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Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

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Joseph P. Durenberger, death certificate, 1923

Joseph Paul Durenberger death cert 1923

Joseph and Esther Durenberger home, Mankato, Minnesota

Joseph P. Durenberger home 924 S Front St Mankato MN-text

Joseph P. Durenberger store in Mankato

JP Durenberger family home in Mankato - 1920's

Wedding photo of Joseph P. Durenberger and Esther Groskopp - 1901 - Mankato, Minnesota (back row-Bert Groskopp and Mary Durenberger)

Joseph & Esther Durrenberger wedding 1901

Wedding photo of Joseph P. Durenberger and Esther Groskopp - 1901 - Mankato, Minnesota

Joseph & Esther Durrenberger wedding 1901-text

Helen L and Robert E Durenberger ca 1922

Joseph P. Durenberger and Esther Groskopp marriage, 1901

Joseph Durenberger - Groskopp wedding news article 1901

Joseph P. Durenberger harness shop fire, 1923

JP Durenberger death newspaper article 1923

Advertisement in the Plain Dealer Newspaper, 1901

JP Durenberger harness shop ad 1901

Joseph Durenberger

Events and Notes

Person Source
Joseph Paul Durenberger had person sources.
Citation: 1
1865
Birth
He was born on 27 Jun 1865 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190034
Death of Parent | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
His father Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger died on 29 Apr 1900 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190135
Marriage | Esther Caroline Groskopp
Esther Caroline Groskopp
Age 22
Birth on 26 Jun 1878 | Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 13 Feb 1926 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Esther Caroline Groskopp were married on 5 Feb 1901 at Saint James ChurchG in Saint James, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190136
Birth of Child | Oliver Martin 'Jerry' Durenberger
His son Oliver Martin 'Jerry' Durenberger was born on 20 Dec 1901 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190439
Birth of Child | Esther Marie 'Sis' Durenberger
His daughter Esther Marie 'Sis' Durenberger was born on 4 Sep 1904 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190742
Birth of Child | Virginia Theresa Durenberger
His daughter Virginia Theresa Durenberger was born on 14 Aug 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1910~45
Occupation
He was retail leather merchant in 1910 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
191044
Death of Child | Virginia Theresa Durenberger
His daughter Virginia Theresa Durenberger died on 23 Jan 1910 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191146
Birth of Child | Ralph John Durenberger
His son Ralph John Durenberger was born on 30 Jun 1911 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191247
Birth of Child | Donald Joseph Durenberger
His son Donald Joseph Durenberger was born on 16 Nov 1912 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191448
Death of Child | Donald Joseph Durenberger
His son Donald Joseph Durenberger died on 19 Jan 1914 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191448
Birth of Child | Helen Loretta Durenberger
His daughter Helen Loretta Durenberger was born on 10 May 1914 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191550
Birth of Child | Robert Ernest Durenberger, Sr.
His son Robert Ernest Durenberger, Sr., was born on 27 Sep 1915 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191953
Death of Parent | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
His mother Theresia Mueller (Miller) died on 1 Jun 1919 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1920~55
Occupation
He was harness merchant in 1920 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
192055
Birth of Child | Joseph Paul Durenberger
His son Joseph Paul Durenberger was born on 10 Nov 1920 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1922~57
Note
In an story told to her daughter Carol, Helen L. Durenberger said that her father Joseph P. Durenberger had one of the first cars in Mankato, Minnesota because his wife, Esther, was feeling poorly and he wanted to her out in the fresh air. He did not drive but an aunt did. Helen commented that the tires were always going flat and both the roads and the tires were pretty poor at the time.
192358
Obituary
MANKATO MAN BURNS TO DEATH IN STORE FIRE

J. P. Durenberger, Aged 55, Dies in Blaze at 1 o'clock-Loss Estimated at $50,000-Body Not Recovered.

(By Associated Press)
Mankato, Nov. 16.-J. P. Durenberger, 55 years old, was burned to death about 1 o'clock this afternoon in a fire which entirely gutted his building on South Front street entailing a loss estimated more than $50,000.

The body had not been recovered at 1 o'clock and the flames were spreading to the Lynard Produce company building adjoining the Durenberger building. The Powell Automobile company's warehouse and the Force Tire company plant are also threatened.

The Evening Tribune November 16, 1923
Citation: 4
192358
Death
He died on 16 Nov 1923 at age 58 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,4
192358
Cause of Death
He died of injuries suffered in a harness shop fire.
Citation: 4
192358
Burial
He was buried in Nov 1923 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 5
1926
Death of Spouse | Esther Caroline Groskopp
His wife Esther Caroline Groskopp died on 13 Feb 1926 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18704
Census1870 | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Joseph was enumerated as a household member of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1870 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 4 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theresa Durrenberger, Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 6
188519
CensusMN | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Joseph was enumerated as the son of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 19 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, Rose Margaret Durenberger, Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 7
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1885 Minnesota Census
190539
CensusMN
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1905 Minnesota Census in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Oliver Martin 'Jerry' Durenberger, Esther Marie 'Sis' Durenberger, Susan E. Groskopp, Laura Groskopp, and Esther Caroline Groskopp.
Citation: 8
191044
Census1910
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 44 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Esther Caroline Groskopp.
192054
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census residing at 924 South Front StreetG, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 54 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Oliver Martin 'Jerry' Durenberger, Ralph John Durenberger, Esther Marie 'Sis' Durenberger, Robert Ernest Durenberger, Sr., Helen Loretta Durenberger, Mary Caroline Schultz, and Esther Caroline Groskopp.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
[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.
[S843] Template Error
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 142979990 for Joseph Paul Durenberger. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1905 Minnesota State Census.

Theodore N. Durenberger

#171, Deceased, (1867 - 1952)

Relationship

Great-granduncle of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger (1818 - 1900)
Mother	Theresia Mueller (Miller) (1829 - 1919)

Children with Margaret Schweigel Meyer (1882 - 1970)

Son	Ambrose Theodore 'A.T.' Durenberger+ (1913 - 2001)
Daughter	Frances Margaret Durenberger (1920 - 1920)
Daughter	Mary Evelyn Durenberger (1920 - 1955)
Daughter	Josephine 'Jo' Mary Durenberger+ (1923 - 2014)

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Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

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Theodore Durenberger

Events and Notes

1867
Birth
Theodore N. Durenberger was born on 19 Nov 1867 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
190032
Death of Parent | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
His father Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger died on 29 Apr 1900 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191245
Marriage | Margaret Schweigel Meyer
Margaret Schweigel Meyer
Age 30
Birth on 10 May 1882 | Tyrone Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 24 Feb 1970 | Paynesville, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Margaret Schweigel Meyer were married on 26 Nov 1912 in Saint Thomas, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191345
Birth of Child | Ambrose Theodore 'A.T.' Durenberger
His son Ambrose Theodore 'A.T.' Durenberger was born on 16 Sep 1913 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
191951
Death of Parent | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
His mother Theresia Mueller (Miller) died on 1 Jun 1919 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192052
Birth of Child | Frances Margaret Durenberger
His daughter Frances Margaret Durenberger was born on 15 Jan 1920 in Excelsior Township, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192052
Death of Child | Frances Margaret Durenberger
His daughter Frances Margaret Durenberger died on 28 Jan 1920 in Excelsior Township, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192053
Birth of Child | Mary Evelyn Durenberger
His daughter Mary Evelyn Durenberger was born on 21 Dec 1920 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
192355
Birth of Child | Josephine 'Jo' Mary Durenberger
His daughter Josephine 'Jo' Mary Durenberger was born on 1 Sep 1923 in Excelsior, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1930~63
Occupation
He was painter in 1930 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1940~73
Occupation
He was laborer in 1940 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
195284
Death
He died on 15 Feb 1952 at age 84 at Oak Ridge HospitalG in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citations: 4,1
1952
Burial
He was buried on 18 Feb 1952 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 1
1952
Funeral
His funeral was held on 18 Feb 1952 at Roschen ChapelG in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 5
1952
Obituary
Obituary of Theodore Durenberger
Le Sueur News-Herald, Wednesday, February 20, 1952

Funeral services were held last Monday for Theodore Durenberger, a member of one of Le Sueur's pioneer families, who died in Minneapolis last week. The funeral was held at the Roschen Chapel with interment at the Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leo Hayden, Charles Fellrath, Ambrose Feeney, John Harkins, Elmer Denzer and Michael Osborne.

Many friends and relatives from out of town attended the last rites, including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Durenberger, Miss Mary Durenberger, Miss Rosemary Oberg, and Mr. K. Schones of St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Durenberger of Redwood Falls, August Durenberger of Marshall; Miss Mildred Thomas, Robert Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thomas of St. Peter; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Simonett and Ralph Durenberger of Mankato; Albert Durenberger of Rochester; Mrs. Frank Weis of Le Center; Mrs. A. Foltz and Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffman of Henderson.
Citation: 5
1970
Death of Spouse | Margaret Schweigel Meyer
His wife Margaret Schweigel Meyer died on 24 Feb 1970 in Paynesville, Stearns, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18702
Census1870 | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Theodore was enumerated as a household member of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1870 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 2 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theresa Durrenberger, Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 6
188517
CensusMN | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Theodore was enumerated as the son of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 17 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, Rose Margaret Durenberger, Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 7
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1885 Minnesota Census
190032
Census1900 | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
Theodore was enumerated as the son of Theresia Mueller (Miller) on the 1900 US Census in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 32 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger.
Citation: 8
192052
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Excelsior, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 52 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Ambrose Theodore 'A.T.' Durenberger and Margaret Schweigel Meyer.
Citation: 9
Theodore Durenberger family - 1920 US Census
193062
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 62 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Ambrose Theodore 'A.T.' Durenberger, Mary Evelyn Durenberger, Josephine 'Jo' Mary Durenberger, and Margaret Schweigel Meyer.
Citation: 2
Theodore Durenberger family - 1930 US Census
194072
Census1940
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census residing at 409 6th Street SouthG in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 72 years old.
Theodore was enumerated as a lodger in the household of Anna Axberg.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92872874 for Theodore N. Durenberger. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
[S843] Template Error
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

August 'Gus' Durrenberger

#172, Deceased, (1870 - 1971)

Relationship

Great-granduncle of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger (1818 - 1900)
Mother	Theresia Mueller (Miller) (1829 - 1919)

Children with Louise E. Regnier (1873 - 1963)

Daughter	Olivine 'Ollie' Durrenberger+ (1899 - 1997)
Son	Horacio Edward 'Horace or Harry' Durrenberger (1907 - 1982)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

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Events and Notes

1870
Birth
August 'Gus' Durrenberger was born on 10 Feb 1870 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
189626
Marriage | Louise E. Regnier
Louise E. Regnier
Age 23
Birth on 22 Feb 1873 | Saint George, Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 2 Jan 1963 | Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Louise E. Regnier were married on 20 Oct 1896 in Ghent, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189929
Birth of Child | Olivine 'Ollie' Durrenberger
His daughter Olivine 'Ollie' Durrenberger was born on 2 Jul 1899 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1900~30
Occupation
He was harness maker in 1900 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
190030
Death of Parent | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
His father Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger died on 29 Apr 1900 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190736
Birth of Child | Horacio Edward 'Horace or Harry' Durrenberger
His son Horacio Edward 'Horace or Harry' Durrenberger was born on 3 Feb 1907 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1910~40
Occupation
He was retail merchant in 1910 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
191949
Death of Parent | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
His mother Theresia Mueller (Miller) died on 1 Jun 1919 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1920~50
Occupation
He was automobile dealer in 1920 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
1930~60
Occupation
He was retail leather merchant in 1930 in Lake Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 5
196392
Death of Spouse | Louise E. Regnier
His wife Louise E. Regnier died on 2 Jan 1963 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1971101
Death
He died on 4 May 1971 at age 101 at Weiner Memorial Nursing HomeG in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1971
Burial
He was buried on 6 May 1971 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1971
Funeral
His funeral was held on 6 May 1971 at Church of the Holy RedeemerG in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1971
Obituary
Obituary of August Durrenberger

Lyon County Independent Newspaper

Gus Durrenberger, Oldest Citizen, Dies At Age 101

August "Gus" Durrenberger, Lyon County's oldest citizen and pioneer Marshall businessman, died Tuesday at Weiner Memorial Nursing Home at the age of 101.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 6, at 10 a.m. from the Church of the Holy Redeemer. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. There will be a prayer service at 3 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at the Rehkamp Funeral Chapel.

Mr. Durrenberger was born on February 10, 1870, near Henderson, in LeSeuer County, Minnesota. He came to Marshall as a young man of 23 in 1893.

For more than 60 years he operated a harness and leather good business on Marshall's Main Street.

He was widely known as a breeder and driver of harness horses in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. He served on the city council for several terms, from 1933 through 1939, one term as council president.

Mr. Durrenberger had resided at the Nursing Home here for a number of years. In 1970, on his 100th birthday, he received a telegram of congratulations from President Richard Nixon.

He is survived by a son Horace, in Illinois, and a daughter, Mrs. S.B. McGuire of Marshall.

Census and Residence Events

18700
Census1870 | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
August was enumerated as a household member of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1870 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 0 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theresa Durrenberger, Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 6
188515
CensusMN | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
August was enumerated as the son of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, Rose Margaret Durenberger, Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 7
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1885 Minnesota Census
190030
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 30 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Olivine 'Ollie' Durrenberger and Louise E. Regnier.
Citation: 2
191040
Census1910
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 40 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Olivine 'Ollie' Durrenberger, Horacio Edward 'Horace or Harry' Durrenberger, and Louise E. Regnier.
Citation: 3
192049
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Lake Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Horacio Edward 'Horace or Harry' Durrenberger, Olivine 'Ollie' Durrenberger, and Louise E. Regnier.
Citation: 4
193060
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 60 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Louise E. Regnier.
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.
[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.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.

Theresa Durrenberger

#173, Deceased, (1860 - 1953)

Relationship

Great-grandaunt of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger (1818 - 1900)
Mother	Theresia Mueller (Miller) (1829 - 1919)

Children with Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman (1853 - 1920)

Daughter	Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hoffman+ (1880 - 1922)
Son	Gephard Hoffman (1881 - 1942)
Daughter	Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman (1882 - 1882)
Daughter	Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman (1882 - 1882)
Daughter	Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman+ (1883 - 1938)
Son	Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman (1885 - 1887)
Son	Francis 'Frank' Hoffman (1888 - 1888)
Son	Martin Hoffman (1888 - 1888)
Daughter	Rosa 'Rose' Hoffman+ (1889 - 1977)
Daughter	Anna Marie Hoffman+ (1890 - 1925)
Daughter	Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman+ (1893 - 1979)
Daughter	Juliana Hoffman (1895 - 1896)
Son	William August Hoffmann+ (1895 - 1969)
Son	Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman (1897 - 1897)
Son	Albert John Hoffman+ (1898 - 1977)
Son	Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman (1901 - 1903)
Daughter	Loretta Barbara Hoffman+ (1905 - 1999)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

Last Edited

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Balthazar Hoffman children-text

Theresa Durrenberger Hoffman ca 1880's

Events and Notes

1860
Birth
Theresa Durrenberger was born on 21 Jul 1860 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
187919
Marriage | Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman
Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman
Age 26
Birth on 2 Jul 1853 | Birgel, Lissendorf, Rheinland, PrussiaG
Death: on 25 Feb 1920 | Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG
Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman and she were married on 6 Oct 1879 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188019
Birth of Child | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hoffman
Her daughter Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hoffman was born on 13 Jul 1880 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188121
Birth of Child | Gephard Hoffman
Her son Gephard Hoffman was born on 8 Sep 1881 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188222
Birth of Child | Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman
Her daughter Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman was born on 12 Nov 1882 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188222
Birth of Child | Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman
Her daughter Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman was born on 12 Nov 1882 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188222
Death of Child | Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman
Her daughter Theresa 'Thersi' Ann Hoffman died on 14 Nov 1882 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188222
Death of Child | Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman
Her daughter Margaret 'Maggie' Theresa Hoffman died on 14 Nov 1882 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188323
Birth of Child | Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman
Her daughter Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman was born on 19 Dec 1883 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188525
Birth of Child | Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman
Her son Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman was born on 29 Dec 1885 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188726
Death of Child | Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman
Her son Anton 'Anthony' Hoffman died on 10 Apr 1887 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1888~28
Death of Child | Martin Hoffman
Her son Martin Hoffman died in 1888 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188827
Birth of Child | Francis 'Frank' Hoffman
Her son Francis 'Frank' Hoffman was born on 7 Mar 1888 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188827
Death of Child | Francis 'Frank' Hoffman
Her son Francis 'Frank' Hoffman died on 29 Mar 1888 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188828
Birth of Child | Martin Hoffman
Her son Martin Hoffman was born on 11 Nov 1888 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188928
Birth of Child | Rosa 'Rose' Hoffman
Her daughter Rosa 'Rose' Hoffman was born on 28 Apr 1889 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189030
Birth of Child | Anna Marie Hoffman
Her daughter Anna Marie Hoffman was born on 28 Dec 1890 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189332
Birth of Child | Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman
Her daughter Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman was born on 11 Apr 1893 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189534
Birth of Child | Juliana Hoffman
Her daughter Juliana Hoffman was born on 9 Jun 1895 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189534
Birth of Child | William August Hoffmann
Her son William August Hoffmann was born on 14 Jun 1895 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1896~36
Death of Child | Juliana Hoffman
Her daughter Juliana Hoffman died in 1896 in Sibley County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189737
Birth of Child | Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman
Her son Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman was born on 26 Nov 1897 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189737
Death of Child | Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman
Her son Andress 'Andrew' Balthas Hoffman died on 26 Dec 1897 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189838
Birth of Child | Albert John Hoffman
Her son Albert John Hoffman was born on 2 Nov 1898 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190039
Death of Parent | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Her father Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger died on 29 Apr 1900 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190140
Birth of Child | Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman
Her son Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman was born on 15 Feb 1901 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190342
Death of Child | Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman
Her son Clarence Edmond Michgelen Hoffman died on 9 May 1903 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190545
Birth of Child | Loretta Barbara Hoffman
Her daughter Loretta Barbara Hoffman was born on 6 Nov 1905 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191958
Death of Parent | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
Her mother Theresia Mueller (Miller) died on 1 Jun 1919 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192059
Death of Spouse | Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman
Her husband Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman died on 25 Feb 1920 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192261
Death of Child | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hoffman
Her daughter Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hoffman died on 26 Mar 1922 in Plum City, Pierce, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
192565
Death of Child | Anna Marie Hoffman
Her daughter Anna Marie Hoffman died on 17 Sep 1925 in Mapleton, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
193877
Death of Child | Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman
Her daughter Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman died on 28 Jun 1938 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United StatesG.
194281
Death of Child | Gephard Hoffman
Her son Gephard Hoffman died on 20 Jun 1942 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
195393
Death
She died on 13 Dec 1953 at age 93 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
195393
Burial
She was buried in Dec 1953 in the Saint Joseph's Catholic CemeteryG, in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1

Census and Residence Events

18709
Census1870 | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Theresa was enumerated as a household member of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1870 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 2
188019
Census1880 | Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman
Theresa was enumerated as the wife of Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman on the 1880 US Census in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 19 years old.
Also residing in the same household were O. Dionysius Hoffman, Elizabeth Kramer, and Franz Hoffman.
Citation: 3
190039
Census1900 | Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman
Theresa was enumerated as the wife of Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman on the 1900 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gephard Hoffman, Mary Theresa 'Marie' Hoffman, Rosa 'Rose' Hoffman, Anna Marie Hoffman, Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman, William August Hoffmann, Albert John Hoffman, and Elizabeth Kramer.
Citation: 4
192059
Census1920 | Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman
Theresa was enumerated as the wife of Balthazar 'Balthus' Hoffman on the 1920 US Census in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 59 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gephard Hoffman, Albert John Hoffman, Loretta Barbara Hoffman, and Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman.
Citation: 5
193069
Census1930 | William E. Schultz
Theresa was enumerated as the mother-in-law of William E. Schultz on the 1930 US Census in Gibbon, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 69 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Roger F. Schultz, Thomas Schultz, and Helen K. 'Magdelene' Hoffman.
Citation: 6

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 75500023 for Theresa (nee Durrenberger) Hoffman. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger

#174, Deceased, (1866 - 1937)

Relationship

Great-grandaunt of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger (1818 - 1900)
Mother	Theresia Mueller (Miller) (1829 - 1919)

Children with John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II (1860 - 1919)

Son	Edward John Simonett+ (1888 - 1949)
Son	Alphonse Gephardt Simonett+ (1889 - 1946)
Son	Leo Joseph Simonett (1891 - 1901)
Son	Bernard Theodore Simonett+ (1895 - 1964)
Son	Clement Anton Simonett+ (1897 - 1964)
Daughter	Cora Frances Simonett+ (1900 - 1988)
Son	Francis E. Simonett (1903 - 1904)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

Last Edited

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Lena Durrenberger Simonett

Lena Durrenberger Simonett (1866-1937)

Lena Durenberger Simonet

Events and Notes

Person Source
Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger had person sources.
Citation: 1
1866
Birth
She was born on 18 Apr 1866 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188620
Marriage | John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II
John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II
Age 26
Birth on 20 Jun 1860 | Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 25 Apr 1919 | Sharon Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG
John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II, and she were married on 22 Jul 1886 in Le Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
188821
Birth of Child | Edward John Simonett
Her son Edward John Simonett was born on 28 Feb 1888 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188923
Birth of Child | Alphonse Gephardt Simonett
Her son Alphonse Gephardt Simonett was born on 26 Oct 1889 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189124
Birth of Child | Leo Joseph Simonett
Her son Leo Joseph Simonett was born on 31 Jan 1891 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189528
Birth of Child | Bernard Theodore Simonett
Her son Bernard Theodore Simonett was born on 21 Mar 1895 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189731
Birth of Child | Clement Anton Simonett
Her son Clement Anton Simonett was born on 20 Nov 1897 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190033
Birth of Child | Cora Frances Simonett
Her daughter Cora Frances Simonett was born on 3 Mar 1900 in Le Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190034
Death of Parent | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Her father Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger died on 29 Apr 1900 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190135
Death of Child | Leo Joseph Simonett
Her son Leo Joseph Simonett died on 31 Oct 1901 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190337
Birth of Child | Francis E. Simonett
Her son Francis E. Simonett was born on 11 Jun 1903 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190437
Death of Child | Francis E. Simonett
Her son Francis E. Simonett died on 5 Mar 1904 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191953
Death of Spouse | John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II
Her husband John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II, died on 25 Apr 1919 in Sharon Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191953
Death of Parent | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
Her mother Theresia Mueller (Miller) died on 1 Jun 1919 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
193771
Death
She died on 21 Sep 1937 at age 71 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
193771
Burial
She was buried in Sep 1937 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Le Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 3

Census and Residence Events

18704
Census1870 | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Magdalena was enumerated as a household member of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1870 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 4 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Theresa Durrenberger, Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 4
188519
CensusMN | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Magdalena was enumerated as the daughter of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 19 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, Rose Margaret Durenberger, Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 5
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1885 Minnesota Census
190034
Census1900 | John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II
Magdalena was enumerated as the wife of John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II, on the 1900 US Census in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 34 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward John Simonett, Alphonse Gephardt Simonett, Leo Joseph Simonett, Bernard Theodore Simonett, Clement Anton Simonett, and Cora Frances Simonett.
Citation: 6
John and Lena Simonett - 1900 US cenus
190539
CensusMN | John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II
Magdalena was enumerated as the wife of John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II, on the 1905 Minnesota Census in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward John Simonett, Alphonse Gephardt Simonett, Bernard Theodore Simonett, Clement Anton Simonett, and Cora Frances Simonett.
191044
Census1910 | John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II
Magdalena was enumerated as the wife of John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II, on the 1910 US Census in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 44 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward John Simonett, Alphonse Gephardt Simonett, Bernard Theodore Simonett, Clement Anton Simonett, and Cora Frances Simonett.
Citation: 7
John and Lena Simonett - 1910 US cenus
192053
Census1920
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 53 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Clement Anton Simonett and Cora Frances Simonett. Lena was shown as "widowed".
Citation: 8
Lena Durrenberger Simonett - 1920 US cenus
193064
Census1930
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 64 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frank Henry 'Sap' Weiss and Cora Frances Simonett.
Citation: 9
Lena Durrenberger Simonett - 1930 US cenus

Citations

[S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 391-392. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825056 for Magdalena “Lena” (nee Durrenberger) Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[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.

Rose Margaret Durenberger

#175, Deceased, (1873 - 1927)

Relationship

Great-grandaunt of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger (1818 - 1900)
Mother	Theresia Mueller (Miller) (1829 - 1919)

Children with William Edward Thomas (1877 - 1940)

Daughter	Mildred Ann Thomas (1899 - 1980)
Daughter	Irene T. Thomas (1901 - 1987)
Daughter	Dorothy Marie Thomas (1902 - )
Daughter	Ruth Elizabeth Thomas (1903 - )
Son	Robert Anthony 'Cobby' Thomas (1904 - 1988)
Son	John Theodore Thomas (1906 - 1960)
Son	Howard Edward Thomas (1907 - 1985)
Daughter	Bertha Eleanor Thomas (1910 - 1982)
Daughter	Margaret M. Thomas (Abt 1915 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Family Lineage:

Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

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Rose Durenberger Thomas

Events and Notes

1873
Birth
Rose Margaret Durenberger was born on 5 Feb 1873 in Lake Prairie Township, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189825
Marriage | William Edward Thomas
William Edward Thomas
Age 21
Birth on 20 Apr 1877 | Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 19 Sep 1940 | Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG
William Edward Thomas and she were married on 17 Nov 1898 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189926
Birth of Child | Mildred Ann Thomas
Her daughter Mildred Ann Thomas was born on 11 Apr 1899 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
190027
Death of Parent | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Her father Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger died on 29 Apr 1900 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190128
Birth of Child | Irene T. Thomas
Her daughter Irene T. Thomas was born on 8 Oct 1901 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190228
Birth of Child | Dorothy Marie Thomas
Her daughter Dorothy Marie Thomas was born on 28 Jan 1902 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190330
Birth of Child | Ruth Elizabeth Thomas
Her daughter Ruth Elizabeth Thomas was born on 28 Feb 1903 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190431
Birth of Child | Robert Anthony 'Cobby' Thomas
Her son Robert Anthony 'Cobby' Thomas was born on 28 Mar 1904 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190632
Birth of Child | John Theodore Thomas
Her son John Theodore Thomas was born on 3 Feb 1906 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190734
Birth of Child | Howard Edward Thomas
Her son Howard Edward Thomas was born on 25 Jun 1907 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191037
Birth of Child | Bertha Eleanor Thomas
Her daughter Bertha Eleanor Thomas was born on 3 Dec 1910 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1915~42
Birth of Child | Margaret M. Thomas
Her daughter Margaret M. Thomas was born abt 1915 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191946
Death of Parent | Theresia Mueller (Miller)
Her mother Theresia Mueller (Miller) died on 1 Jun 1919 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192754
Death
She died on 22 Jul 1927 at age 54 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192754
Burial
She was buried in Jul 1927 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 1
1940
Death of Spouse | William Edward Thomas
Her husband William Edward Thomas died on 19 Sep 1940 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

188512
CensusMN | Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
Rose was enumerated as the daughter of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Lake Prairie, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 12 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anton Durrenberger, Gephardt Durenberger, II, Joseph Paul Durenberger, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger, Theodore N. Durenberger, August 'Gus' Durrenberger, Maria 'Mary' Durrenberger, and Theresia Mueller (Miller).
Citation: 2
Gebhard Durrenberger and family 1885 Minnesota Census
190027
Census1900 | William Edward Thomas
Rose was enumerated as the wife of William Edward Thomas on the 1900 US Census in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 27 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mildred Ann Thomas.
Citation: 3
191037
Census1910 | William Edward Thomas
Rose was enumerated as the wife of William Edward Thomas on the 1910 US Census residing at 623 W. Park Row StreetG in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 37 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mildred Ann Thomas, Irene T. Thomas, Dorothy Marie Thomas, Ruth Elizabeth Thomas, Robert Anthony 'Cobby' Thomas, John Theodore Thomas, and Howard Edward Thomas.
Citation: 4
192046
Census1920 | William Edward Thomas
Rose was enumerated as the wife of William Edward Thomas on the 1920 US Census residing at 623 W. Park Row StreetG in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 46 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mildred Ann Thomas, Irene T. Thomas, Dorothy Marie Thomas, Ruth Elizabeth Thomas, Robert Anthony 'Cobby' Thomas, John Theodore Thomas, Howard Edward Thomas, Bertha Eleanor Thomas, and Margaret M. Thomas.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92537571 for Rose Margaret (nee Durenberger) Thomas. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.