Durrenberger Family History

Sarah Roberta Louise Mitchell

#6701, (2009 - )

Relationship to Martin Dürrenberger

6th great-granddaughter of Martin Dürrenberger

Parents

Father	Jeffrey Robert Mitchell (1976 - )
Mother	Erin Lynn Huseby (1976 - )

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Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Lineage:

Jeffrey Robert Mitchell⁸, Mary Katherine Durrenberger⁷, Sylvester Michael Durrenberger⁶, Anton Durrenberger⁵, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

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2009
Birth
Sarah Roberta Louise Mitchell was born on 28 Mar 2009 at Methodist HospitalG in Saint Louis Park, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Joseph James Setten

#6702, (1978 - )

Children with Katherine Mary Mitchell (1979 - )

Son	Cole James Setten (2005 - )
Daughter	Ada Mae Setten (2008 - )
Daughter	Mary JoAnne Setten (2010 - )
Daughter	Eve Carmella Setten (2012 - )
Daughter	Lucy Rose Setten (2018 - )

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1978
Birth
Joseph James Setten was born on 4 Dec 1978 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
200324
Marriage | Katherine Mary Mitchell
Katherine Mary Mitchell
Age 24
Birth on 13 Jul 1979 | Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Katherine Mary Mitchell were married on 1 Aug 2003 at Saint Timothy's Catholic ChurchG in Blaine, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
200526
Witness | Birth of Child | Cole James Setten
His son Cole James Setten was born on 25 Mar 2005 in Maplewood, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
200829
Witness | Birth of Child | Ada Mae Setten
His daughter Ada Mae Setten was born on 11 Jul 2008 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
201031
Witness | Birth of Child | Mary JoAnne Setten
His daughter Mary JoAnne Setten was born on 9 Sep 2010 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
201233
Witness | Birth of Child | Eve Carmella Setten
His daughter Eve Carmella Setten was born on 13 May 2012 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.
201839
Witness | Birth of Child | Lucy Rose Setten
His daughter Lucy Rose Setten was born on 3 Oct 2018 in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

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

Cole James Setten

#6703, (2005 - )

Relationship to Martin Dürrenberger

6th great-grandson of Martin Dürrenberger

Parents

Father	Joseph James Setten (1978 - )
Mother	Katherine Mary Mitchell (1979 - )

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Descendants of Martin Durrenberger

Durrenberger Lineage:

Katherine Mary Mitchell⁸, Mary Katherine Durrenberger⁷, Sylvester Michael Durrenberger⁶, Anton Durrenberger⁵, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger⁴, Franz Anton Dürrenberger³, Josef Dürrenberger², Martin Dürrenberger¹

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2005
Birth
Cole James Setten was born on 25 Mar 2005 at Saint John's HospitalG, in Maplewood, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Ada Mae Setten

#6704, (2008 - )

Relationship to Martin Dürrenberger

6th great-granddaughter of Martin Dürrenberger

Parents

Father	Joseph James Setten (1978 - )
Mother	Katherine Mary Mitchell (1979 - )

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2008
Birth
Ada Mae Setten was born on 11 Jul 2008 at Ridgeview HospitalG in Waconia, Carver, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Anna ("Annie") Meyer

#6705, (1871 - 1902)

Children with Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior (1868 - 1952)

Daughter	Myrtle Welter+ (1892 - 1980)
Daughter	Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter+ (1894 - 1935)
Son	Elmer Francis Welter+ (1896 - 1971)
Son	Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter (1898 - 1958)
Daughter	Gladys Welter (1901 - 1997)

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1871
Birth
Anna ("Annie") Meyer was born on 9 May 1871 in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1872~1
Note
In 1872 Anna moved with her parents from Wisconsin to Redwood County, Minnesota.
189120
Marriage | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Age 23
Birth on 16 Oct 1868 | Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United StatesG
Death: on 10 Dec 1952 | Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United StatesG
Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, and she were married on 31 Dec 1891 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. (Certified copy of Marriage Certificate)
189221
Witness | Birth of Child | Myrtle Welter
Her daughter Myrtle Welter was born on 27 Sep 1892 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189422
Witness | Birth of Child | Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter
Her daughter Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter was born on 2 Apr 1894 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189624
Witness | Birth of Child | Elmer Francis Welter
Her son Elmer Francis Welter was born on 22 Feb 1896 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189826
Witness | Birth of Child | Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter
Her son Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter was born on 5 May 1898 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190029
Wife | Census1900 | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Anna was enumerated as the wife of Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, on the 1900 US Census in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 29 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Myrtle Welter, Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter, Elmer Francis Welter, and Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter.
Citation: 1
190130
Witness | Birth of Child | Gladys Welter
Her daughter Gladys Welter was born on 4 Sep 1901 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1902~31
Occupation
She was dressmaker in 1902 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190231
Death
She died on 10 Jul 1902 at age 31 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
190231
Cause of Death
She died of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Citation: 2
1902
Funeral
Her funeral was held on 12 Jul 1902 at Presbyterian ChurchG in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1902
Burial
She was buried on 12 Jul 1902 in the Redwood Falls CemeteryG, in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 3
1902
Obituary
Obituary of Annie Meyer
Wabasso Standard, Redwood County, Minnesota
July 18, 1902

Mrs. Nicholas Welter Passes Away After a Lingering Illness

As stated in last week's issue of the Standard, Mrs. Nicholas Welter died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Meyer, Thursday morning, July 10, at three o'clock. The cause of her untimely death was consumption.

Early last September Mrs. Welter contracted a cold, and that it would result in such disastrous consequences was never for a moment considered. As time went on and she could get no relief, a physician was summoned during the early part of January and he pronounced it a case on consumption. From that tome on her health rapidly failed her. About ten weeks ago she wrote from her home in Wood Lake, to her parents here that she thought she had but a short time to remain on this earth, and these she wanted to spend at her old home. Her father accordingly drove over to Wood Lake and brought her and the children to his farm home. About a week later her husband joined her and he has remained here ever since.

Mrs. Welter, nee Annie Meyer, was born in Wisconsin, May 9, 1871. In 1872 she removed with her parents to Redwood County on the farm where she spent her last days on earth. Eleven years ago last January she was married to Nicholas Welter and removed to Wood Lake, where she resided until a few weeks ago. For eight years her husband owned a harness shop at that place.

She was a devout Christian and a member of the Methodist church. Her end was peaceful, indeed she went like one who wraps the drapery of her couch about her and lies down to pleasant dreams. She bowed without murmur to the will of God and Savior, in whom she trusted. As a faithful daughter, wife and mother her work was ended.

Besides her husband and five children, three girls and two boys, she leaves her mother and father, brothers and sisters to mourn her seemingly untimely departure, to seek re-union in the mansions of the skies.

The funeral took place Saturday afternoon. A brief service was held at the home at 1 o'clock, and at 2 o'clock the remains were taken to the Presbyterian church, where Rev, Frederickson preached an impressive sermon. Many teams followed in the funeral cortege to the New Avon cemetery, where the remains found a lasting resting place.

H. Meyer, grandfather to the children, says the bereaved little ones will share in the comforts of the old home, as he wants them to stay together.

Among those from abroad who attended the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Menke of Fon de Lac, Wis., C.W.Hauck, Mrs. J.P. Hauck, Mrs. Schlenner, Mrs. Sperber and Miss Lizzie Sperber, all from Wood Lake.

Card of Thanks

We desire through the medium of the Standard to express our most heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many friends who so willingly assisted us during the illness of our daughter. The many kindnesses tendered us will always be remembered.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Meyer
Nicholas Welter
1952
Witness | Death of Spouse | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Her husband Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, died on 10 Dec 1952 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S327] .
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 165134320 for Anna “Annie” (nee Meyer) Welter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter

#6706, (1894 - 1935)

Parents

Father	Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior (1868 - 1952)
Mother	Anna ("Annie") Meyer (1871 - 1902)

Child

Son	Glen Lester Swartz+ (1911 - 1988)

Children with Earl Mellnot Swartz (1889 - 1971)

Daughter	Margery Elizabeth Swartz+ (1914 - 1969)
Daughter	'Infant' Swartz (1915 - 1915)
Daughter	Amy Carol Swartz+ (1916 - 1992)
Son	Elmer Mellnot Swartz (1918 - 1944)
Son	Eugene Donald Swartz (1920 - 1922)
Son	Billy Marvin Swartz+ (1922 - 1992)
Son	Clinton Charles Swartz+ (1924 - )
Son	Earl ("E.J.") Swartz, Junior+ (1925 - )
Son	Ronald Keith Swartz+ (1930 - )

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1894
Birth
Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter was born on 2 Apr 1894 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19006
Daughter | Census1900 | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Gertrude was enumerated as the daughter of Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, on the 1900 US Census in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 6 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Myrtle Welter, Elmer Francis Welter, Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter, and Anna ("Annie") Meyer.
Citation: 1
19028
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna ("Annie") Meyer
Her mother Anna ("Annie") Meyer died on 10 Jul 1902 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191117
Witness | Birth of Child | Glen Lester Swartz
Her son Glen Lester Swartz was born on 9 Apr 1911 in Murray County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191319
Marriage | Earl Mellnot Swartz
Earl Mellnot Swartz
Age 23
Birth on 8 Nov 1889 | Kentire, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 17 Feb 1971 | Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Earl Mellnot Swartz and she were married on 1 Nov 1913.
191420
Witness | Birth of Child | Margery Elizabeth Swartz
Her daughter Margery Elizabeth Swartz was born on 17 Jun 1914 in Belview, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1915~21
Witness | Birth of Child | 'Infant' Swartz
Her daughter 'Infant' Swartz was born in 1915 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1915~21
Witness | Death of Child | 'Infant' Swartz
Her daughter 'Infant' Swartz died in 1915 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
191622
Witness | Birth of Child | Amy Carol Swartz
Her daughter Amy Carol Swartz was born on 18 Jul 1916 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
191824
Witness | Birth of Child | Elmer Mellnot Swartz
Her son Elmer Mellnot Swartz was born on 4 Jul 1918 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
192025
Wife | Census1920 | Earl Mellnot Swartz
Gertrude was enumerated as the wife of Earl Mellnot Swartz on the 1920 US Census in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 25 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Glen Lester Swartz, Margery Elizabeth Swartz, Amy Carol Swartz, and Elmer Mellnot Swartz.
Citation: 2
192026
Witness | Birth of Child | Eugene Donald Swartz
Her son Eugene Donald Swartz was born on 25 Oct 1920 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192227
Witness | Death of Child | Eugene Donald Swartz
Her son Eugene Donald Swartz died on 28 Mar 1922 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192228
Witness | Birth of Child | Billy Marvin Swartz
Her son Billy Marvin Swartz was born on 2 Apr 1922 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192430
Witness | Birth of Child | Clinton Charles Swartz
Her son Clinton Charles Swartz was born on 16 Jun 1924 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192531
Witness | Birth of Child | Earl ("E.J.") Swartz, Junior
Her son Earl ("E.J.") Swartz, Junior, was born on 8 Oct 1925 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
193036
Wife | Census1930 | Earl Mellnot Swartz
Gertrude was enumerated as the wife of Earl Mellnot Swartz on the 1930 US Census in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 36 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margery Elizabeth Swartz, Amy Carol Swartz, Elmer Mellnot Swartz, Billy Marvin Swartz, Clinton Charles Swartz, and Earl ("E.J.") Swartz, Junior,.
Citation: 3
193036
Witness | Birth of Child | Ronald Keith Swartz
Her son Ronald Keith Swartz was born on 16 Jun 1930 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
193541
Death
She died on 5 May 1935 at age 41 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
193541
Cause of Death
She died of blood poisoning from a knee wound (septicemia knee joint, septicemia leg.)
Citation: 4
Note
Gertie had 10 biological children and raised two daughters from Earl's first marriage. Earl's first wife died at age 28 from child birth complications. The small baby boy of Earl Swartz and his first wife, Raymond Swartz, went on to live with his paternal Grandmother Nellie (Strawsell) Swartz.
1952
Witness | Death of Parent | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Her father Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, died on 10 Dec 1952 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United StatesG.
1971
Witness | Death of Spouse | Earl Mellnot Swartz
Her husband Earl Mellnot Swartz died on 17 Feb 1971 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

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

Earl Mellnot Swartz

#6707, (1889 - 1971)

Children with Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter (1894 - 1935)

Daughter	Margery Elizabeth Swartz+ (1914 - 1969)
Daughter	'Infant' Swartz (1915 - 1915)
Daughter	Amy Carol Swartz+ (1916 - 1992)
Son	Elmer Mellnot Swartz (1918 - 1944)
Son	Eugene Donald Swartz (1920 - 1922)
Son	Billy Marvin Swartz+ (1922 - 1992)
Son	Clinton Charles Swartz+ (1924 - )
Son	Earl ("E.J.") Swartz, Junior+ (1925 - )
Son	Ronald Keith Swartz+ (1930 - )

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1889
Birth
Earl Mellnot Swartz was born on 8 Nov 1889 in Kentire, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
191020
Census1910
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 20 years old.

Citation: 2
191323
Marriage | Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter
Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter
Age 19
Birth on 2 Apr 1894 | Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 5 May 1935 | Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter were married on 1 Nov 1913.
191424
Witness | Birth of Child | Margery Elizabeth Swartz
His daughter Margery Elizabeth Swartz was born on 17 Jun 1914 in Belview, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1915~26
Witness | Death of Child | 'Infant' Swartz
His daughter 'Infant' Swartz died in 1915 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1915~26
Witness | Birth of Child | 'Infant' Swartz
His daughter 'Infant' Swartz was born in 1915 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
191626
Witness | Birth of Child | Amy Carol Swartz
His daughter Amy Carol Swartz was born on 18 Jul 1916 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
191727
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 5 Jun 1917 in Vesta, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
191828
Witness | Birth of Child | Elmer Mellnot Swartz
His son Elmer Mellnot Swartz was born on 4 Jul 1918 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
192030
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 30 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Glen Lester Swartz, Margery Elizabeth Swartz, Amy Carol Swartz, Elmer Mellnot Swartz, and Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter.
Citation: 3
192030
Witness | Birth of Child | Eugene Donald Swartz
His son Eugene Donald Swartz was born on 25 Oct 1920 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192232
Witness | Death of Child | Eugene Donald Swartz
His son Eugene Donald Swartz died on 28 Mar 1922 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192232
Witness | Birth of Child | Billy Marvin Swartz
His son Billy Marvin Swartz was born on 2 Apr 1922 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192434
Witness | Birth of Child | Clinton Charles Swartz
His son Clinton Charles Swartz was born on 16 Jun 1924 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192535
Witness | Birth of Child | Earl ("E.J.") Swartz, Junior
His son Earl ("E.J.") Swartz, Junior, was born on 8 Oct 1925 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
193040
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 40 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margery Elizabeth Swartz, Amy Carol Swartz, Elmer Mellnot Swartz, Billy Marvin Swartz, Clinton Charles Swartz, Earl ("E.J.") Swartz, Junior, and Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter.
Citation: 4
193040
Witness | Birth of Child | Ronald Keith Swartz
His son Ronald Keith Swartz was born on 16 Jun 1930 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
193545
Witness | Death of Spouse | Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter
His wife Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter died on 5 May 1935 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
194454
Witness | Death of Child | Elmer Mellnot Swartz
His son Elmer Mellnot Swartz died on 24 Sep 1944 in Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaG.
196979
Witness | Death of Child | Margery Elizabeth Swartz
His daughter Margery Elizabeth Swartz died on 7 Sep 1969 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197181
Death
He died on 17 Feb 1971 at age 81 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Swartz, Earl Mellnot. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)

Elmer Francis Welter

#6708, (1896 - 1971)

Parents

Father	Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior (1868 - 1952)
Mother	Anna ("Annie") Meyer (1871 - 1902)

Children with Anna Ellingson (1897 - 1974)

Daughter	Dona Mae Welter+ (1921 - 2011)
Son	Eugene Francis Welter (1926 - 1984)

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1896
Birth
Elmer Francis Welter was born on 22 Feb 1896 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19004
Son | Census1900 | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Elmer was enumerated as the son of Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, on the 1900 US Census in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 4 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Myrtle Welter, Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter, Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter, and Anna ("Annie") Meyer.
Citation: 1
19026
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna ("Annie") Meyer
His mother Anna ("Annie") Meyer died on 10 Jul 1902 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1917~21
Occupation
He was assistant depot agent for the railroad in 1917 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
191721
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 5 Jun 1917 in Vail, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
192024
Marriage | Anna Ellingson
Anna Ellingson
Age 23
Birth on 28 May 1897 | Vesta, Redwood, MinnesotaG
Death: in 1974 | Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Anna Ellingson were married on 20 Jun 1920 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192125
Witness | Birth of Child | Dona Mae Welter
His daughter Dona Mae Welter was born on 3 Nov 1921 in Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192630
Witness | Birth of Child | Eugene Francis Welter
His son Eugene Francis Welter was born on 2 Jun 1926 in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1930~34
Occupation
He was depot agent in 1930 in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
193034
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 34 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dona Mae Welter, Eugene Francis Welter, and Anna Ellingson.
Citation: 3
195256
Witness | Death of Parent | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
His father Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, died on 10 Dec 1952 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United StatesG.
197174
Death
He died on 22 Jan 1971 at age 74 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
197174
Burial
He was buried in Jan 1971 in the Redwood Falls CemeteryG, in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 5
1974
Witness | Death of Spouse | Anna Ellingson
His wife Anna Ellingson died in 1974 in Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
[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 93998076 for Elmer Francis Welter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Myrtle Welter

#6709, (1892 - 1980)

Parents

Father	Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior (1868 - 1952)
Mother	Anna ("Annie") Meyer (1871 - 1902)

Children with Norton Bradford Washburn (1887 - 1966)

Daughter	Irene Ora Washburn+ (1917 - 1973)
Daughter	Beatrice Ann Washburn+ (1922 - 2001)
Daughter	Verniel Joyce Washburn+ (1926 - )

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1892
Birth
Myrtle Welter was born on 27 Sep 1892 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19007
Daughter | Census1900 | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Myrtle was enumerated as the daughter of Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, on the 1900 US Census in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 7 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter, Elmer Francis Welter, Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter, and Anna ("Annie") Meyer.
Citation: 1
19029
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna ("Annie") Meyer
Her mother Anna ("Annie") Meyer died on 10 Jul 1902 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191421
Marriage | Norton Bradford Washburn
Norton Bradford Washburn
Age 26
Birth on 6 Jun 1887 | Warsaw Township, Goodhue, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 2 Dec 1966 | Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Norton Bradford Washburn and she were married on 7 Jan 1914 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191724
Witness | Birth of Child | Irene Ora Washburn
Her daughter Irene Ora Washburn was born on 6 Aug 1917 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192027
Wife | Census1920 | Norton Bradford Washburn
Myrtle was enumerated as the wife of Norton Bradford Washburn on the 1920 US Census in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 27 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Irene Ora Washburn.
Citation: 2
192230
Witness | Birth of Child | Beatrice Ann Washburn
Her daughter Beatrice Ann Washburn was born on 9 Dec 1922 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192633
Witness | Birth of Child | Verniel Joyce Washburn
Her daughter Verniel Joyce Washburn was born on 25 Aug 1926 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
193037
Wife | Census1930 | Norton Bradford Washburn
Myrtle was enumerated as the wife of Norton Bradford Washburn on the 1930 US Census in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 37 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Irene Ora Washburn, Beatrice Ann Washburn, and Verniel Joyce Washburn.
Citation: 3
195260
Witness | Death of Parent | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Her father Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, died on 10 Dec 1952 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United StatesG.
196674
Witness | Death of Spouse | Norton Bradford Washburn
Her husband Norton Bradford Washburn died on 2 Dec 1966 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197381
Witness | Death of Child | Irene Ora Washburn
Her daughter Irene Ora Washburn died on 4 Oct 1973 in Arkansas, United StatesG.
198087
Death
She died on 27 May 1980 at age 87 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 4

Citations

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

Anna Ellingson

#6710, (1897 - 1974)

Children with Elmer Francis Welter (1896 - 1971)

Daughter	Dona Mae Welter+ (1921 - 2011)
Son	Eugene Francis Welter (1926 - 1984)

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1897
Birth
Anna Ellingson was born on 28 May 1897 in Vesta, Redwood, MinnesotaG.
Citation: 1
192023
Marriage | Elmer Francis Welter
Elmer Francis Welter
Age 24
Birth on 22 Feb 1896 | Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 22 Jan 1971 | Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Elmer Francis Welter and she were married on 20 Jun 1920 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192124
Witness | Birth of Child | Dona Mae Welter
Her daughter Dona Mae Welter was born on 3 Nov 1921 in Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192629
Witness | Birth of Child | Eugene Francis Welter
Her son Eugene Francis Welter was born on 2 Jun 1926 in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
193032
Wife | Census1930 | Elmer Francis Welter
Anna was enumerated as the wife of Elmer Francis Welter on the 1930 US Census in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 32 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dona Mae Welter and Eugene Francis Welter.
Citation: 2
197173
Witness | Death of Spouse | Elmer Francis Welter
Her husband Elmer Francis Welter died on 22 Jan 1971 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1974~77
Death
She died in 1974 at age ~77 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1974~77
Burial
She was buried in 1974 in the Redwood Falls CemeteryG, in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 93998019 for Anna (nee Ellingson) Welter. 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.

Dona Mae Welter

#6711, (1921 - 2011)

Parents

Father	Elmer Francis Welter (1896 - 1971)
Mother	Anna Ellingson (1897 - 1974)

Children with Warren Edward Petersen (1918 - 2004)

Son	Dennis Warren Petersen+ (1944 - 2001)
Son	Steven Craig Petersen+ (1950 - 2013)

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1921
Birth
Dona Mae Welter was born on 3 Nov 1921 in Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19308
Daughter | Census1930 | Elmer Francis Welter
Dona was enumerated as the daughter of Elmer Francis Welter on the 1930 US Census in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Eugene Francis Welter and Anna Ellingson.
Citation: 1
194322
Marriage | Warren Edward Petersen
Warren Edward Petersen
Age 24
Birth on 1 Dec 1918 | Gales Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 24 Nov 2004 | Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG
Warren Edward Petersen and she were married on 13 Nov 1943 in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
194422
Witness | Birth of Child | Dennis Warren Petersen
Her son Dennis Warren Petersen was born on 20 Jun 1944 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
195028
Witness | Birth of Child | Steven Craig Petersen
Her son Steven Craig Petersen was born on 15 Aug 1950 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197149
Witness | Death of Parent | Elmer Francis Welter
Her father Elmer Francis Welter died on 22 Jan 1971 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1974~53
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna Ellingson
Her mother Anna Ellingson died in 1974 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
200180
Witness | Death of Child | Dennis Warren Petersen
Her son Dennis Warren Petersen died on 2 Dec 2001 in North Dakota, United StatesG.
200483
Witness | Death of Spouse | Warren Edward Petersen
Her husband Warren Edward Petersen died on 24 Nov 2004 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
201189
Death
She died on 10 Aug 2011 at age 89 at Sanford Tracy Medical CenterG, in Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
2011
Obituary
Milroy: Dona M. Petersen, age 89, of rural Milroy, passed away at the Sanford Tracy Medical Center on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 13th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Milroy. Burial will be in the Redwood Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Our Savior's Lutheran on Saturday. Hamilton Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dona M. Petersen was born on November 3, 1921 in Tracy, Minnesota to Elmer and Anna (Ellingson) Welter. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Milroy. She graduated from the Milroy High School in 1939 and went on to attend the Mankato Teachers College. Upon graduation, she earned her first teaching job in Wilder, Minnesota. On November 13, 1943, Dona was united in marriage to Warren Petersen in Milroy. They lived on a farm near Milroy where they farmed and raised two children, Dennis and Steve. Dona taught at Milroy Public School for 20 years and was a faithful member of Our Saviors Lutheran where she taught vacation Bible School, was a member of the W.E.L.C.A, and was the church organist for 61 years. Her enjoyments in life were teaching piano lessons, spending time at Lake Mary near Alexandria, family get-togethers, baking, tending flower gardens, bowling, and crocheting. Dona enjoyed life to the fullest and passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 7 days.

She is survived by her son, Steve (and Cindy) Petersen of Milroy; six grandchildren, Gail (and Bruce) Dennin of Hector, Melissa (and Mike) Hall of Austin, Edward Petersen of Austin, Leslie (and John) Murphy of Pierre, SD, Nathan Petersen of Milroy, and Troy (and Tara) Petersen of Glencoe; six great grandchildren, Cody and Taylor Dennin, Warren and Rebecca Hall, and Riley and Troy Petersen, Jr. .

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Warren; son, Dennis; and brother, Gene. Blessed Be The Memory Of Dona M. Petersen.
Citation: 2
201189
Burial
She was buried in Aug 2011 in the Redwood Falls CemeteryG, in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 93954430 for Dona Mae (nee Welter) Petersen. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Eugene Francis Welter

#6712, (1926 - 1984)

Parents

Father	Elmer Francis Welter (1896 - 1971)
Mother	Anna Ellingson (1897 - 1974)

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1926
Birth
Eugene Francis Welter was born on 2 Jun 1926 in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19303
Son | Census1930 | Elmer Francis Welter
Eugene was enumerated as the son of Elmer Francis Welter on the 1930 US Census in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dona Mae Welter and Anna Ellingson.
Citation: 1
194822
Marriage | Lauretta Garnet Hansen
Lauretta Garnet Hansen
Age 21
Birth on 11 Nov 1926 | Lucan, Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 4 Oct 2018 | Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Lauretta Garnet Hansen were married on 5 Jun 1948 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Note
Eugene F. Welter was a lawyer who received his education at Augsburg College (B.A.), Minneapolis and the Minnesota College of Law (LL.B.). He was a Special Municipal Judge for the City of Crystal, Minnesota (1963-1964) and a member of the Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. He was elected to the Minnesota State Senate in 1966 and served a four year term..
197144
Witness | Death of Parent | Elmer Francis Welter
His father Elmer Francis Welter died on 22 Jan 1971 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1974~48
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna Ellingson
His mother Anna Ellingson died in 1974 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
198458
Death
He died on 3 Nov 1984 at age 58 at 5704 56th Avenue NorthG in Crystal, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
198458
Cause of Death
He died of carcinoma of the stomach, liver and peritoneum for two years.
1984
Burial
He was buried on 7 Nov 1984 in the Crystal Lake CemeteryG, in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
2018
Witness | Death of Spouse | Lauretta Garnet Hansen
His wife Lauretta Garnet Hansen died on 4 Oct 2018 in Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

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

Norton Bradford Washburn

#6713, (1887 - 1966)

Children with Myrtle Welter (1892 - 1980)

Daughter	Irene Ora Washburn+ (1917 - 1973)
Daughter	Beatrice Ann Washburn+ (1922 - 2001)
Daughter	Verniel Joyce Washburn+ (1926 - )

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1887
Birth
Norton Bradford Washburn was born on 6 Jun 1887 in Warsaw Township, Goodhue, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,2
191426
Marriage | Myrtle Welter
Myrtle Welter
Age 21
Birth on 27 Sep 1892 | Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 27 May 1980 | Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Myrtle Welter were married on 7 Jan 1914 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1917~30
Occupation
He was farmer in 1917 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
191729
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 5 Jun 1917 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
191730
Witness | Birth of Child | Irene Ora Washburn
His daughter Irene Ora Washburn was born on 6 Aug 1917 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192033
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 33 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Irene Ora Washburn and Myrtle Welter.
Citation: 4
192235
Witness | Birth of Child | Beatrice Ann Washburn
His daughter Beatrice Ann Washburn was born on 9 Dec 1922 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192639
Witness | Birth of Child | Verniel Joyce Washburn
His daughter Verniel Joyce Washburn was born on 25 Aug 1926 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
193042
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 42 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Irene Ora Washburn, Beatrice Ann Washburn, Verniel Joyce Washburn, and Myrtle Welter.
Citation: 5
196679
Death
He died on 2 Dec 1966 at age 79 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,2
196679
Burial
He was buried in Dec 1966 in the Redwood Falls CemeteryG, in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 2
1980
Witness | Death of Spouse | Myrtle Welter
His wife Myrtle Welter died on 27 May 1980 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[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 191432189 for Norton Bradford Washburn. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Washburn, Norton Bradford. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Irene Ora Washburn

#6714, (1917 - 1973)

Parents

Father	Norton Bradford Washburn (1887 - 1966)
Mother	Myrtle Welter (1892 - 1980)

Children with Dixon Marshall Matlock (1916 - 1991)

Daughter	Karen Lee Matlock+ (1939 - )
Daughter	Marlene Joyce Matlock (1942 - )

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1917
Birth
Irene Ora Washburn was born on 6 Aug 1917 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19202
Daughter | Census1920 | Norton Bradford Washburn
Irene was enumerated as the daughter of Norton Bradford Washburn on the 1920 US Census in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 2 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Myrtle Welter.
Citation: 1
193012
Daughter | Census1930 | Norton Bradford Washburn
Irene was enumerated as the daughter of Norton Bradford Washburn on the 1930 US Census in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 12 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Beatrice Ann Washburn, Verniel Joyce Washburn, and Myrtle Welter.
Citation: 2
193922
Witness | Birth of Child | Karen Lee Matlock
Her daughter Karen Lee Matlock was born on 15 Nov 1939 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
194124
Marriage | Dixon Marshall Matlock
Dixon Marshall Matlock
Age 24
Birth on 20 Nov 1916 | Redland, Bossier, Louisiana, United StatesG
Death: on 26 Dec 1991 | Plain Dealing, Bossier, Louisiana, United StatesG
Dixon Marshall Matlock and she were married on 5 Nov 1941 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, United StatesG.
194224
Witness | Birth of Child | Marlene Joyce Matlock
Her daughter Marlene Joyce Matlock was born on 29 Jul 1942 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
196649
Witness | Death of Parent | Norton Bradford Washburn
Her father Norton Bradford Washburn died on 2 Dec 1966 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197356
Death
She died on 4 Oct 1973 at age 56 in Arkansas, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1973
Burial
She was buried on 8 Oct 1973 in the Fort Smith National CemeteryG, in Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citations: 3,4
1980
Witness | Death of Parent | Myrtle Welter
Her mother Myrtle Welter died on 27 May 1980 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1991
Witness | Death of Spouse | Dixon Marshall Matlock
Her husband Dixon Marshall Matlock died on 26 Dec 1991 in Plain Dealing, Bossier, Louisiana, United StatesG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S213] Veterans Administration, online http://www.cem.va.gov, (), downloaded 2004.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 959366 for Irene Matlock. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Beatrice Ann Washburn

#6715, (1922 - 2001)

Parents

Father	Norton Bradford Washburn (1887 - 1966)
Mother	Myrtle Welter (1892 - 1980)

Children with Otto Henry Smid, Jr. (1922 - 2005)

Daughter	Cynthia Lee Smid+ (1953 - )
Daughter	Kathleen Ann Smid (1954 - )

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1922
Birth
Beatrice Ann Washburn was born on 9 Dec 1922 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19307
Daughter | Census1930 | Norton Bradford Washburn
Beatrice was enumerated as the daughter of Norton Bradford Washburn on the 1930 US Census in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 7 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Irene Ora Washburn, Verniel Joyce Washburn, and Myrtle Welter.
Citation: 1
194522
Marriage | Otto Henry Smid, Jr.
Otto Henry Smid, Jr.
Age 23
Birth on 11 Jun 1922 | Castlewood, Hamlin, South Dakota, United StatesG
Death: on 19 Aug 2005 | Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, United StatesG
Otto Henry Smid, Jr., and she were married on 28 Jul 1945 in Moorefield, Nicholas, Kentucky, United StatesG.
195330
Witness | Birth of Child | Cynthia Lee Smid
Her daughter Cynthia Lee Smid was born on 2 Jan 1953 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
195431
Witness | Birth of Child | Kathleen Ann Smid
Her daughter Kathleen Ann Smid was born on 23 Oct 1954 in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
196643
Witness | Death of Parent | Norton Bradford Washburn
Her father Norton Bradford Washburn died on 2 Dec 1966 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
198057
Divorce | Otto Henry Smid, Jr.
Otto Henry Smid, Jr., and she were divorced on 29 Apr 1980 in Isanti County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
198057
Witness | Death of Parent | Myrtle Welter
Her mother Myrtle Welter died on 27 May 1980 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
200178
Death
She died on 28 Apr 2001 at age 78 in Isanti County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
2005
Witness | Death of Spouse | Otto Henry Smid, Jr.
Her former husband Otto Henry Smid, Jr., died on 19 Aug 2005 in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, United StatesG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S223] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Divorce Index (1970-1995), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Divorce Index (1970-1995.)
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)

Verniel Joyce Washburn

#6716, (1926 - )

Parents

Father	Norton Bradford Washburn (1887 - 1966)
Mother	Myrtle Welter (1892 - 1980)

Children with Francis Michael Hirmer (1915 - 2001)

Daughter	Susan Gail Hirmer (1954 - )
Daughter	Martha Francis Hirmer (1961 - )

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1926
Birth
Verniel Joyce Washburn was born on 25 Aug 1926 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19303
Daughter | Census1930 | Norton Bradford Washburn
Verniel was enumerated as the daughter of Norton Bradford Washburn on the 1930 US Census in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Irene Ora Washburn, Beatrice Ann Washburn, and Myrtle Welter.
Citation: 1
195326
Marriage | Francis Michael Hirmer
Francis Michael Hirmer
Age 37
Birth on 17 Apr 1915 | Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 20 May 2001 | Bloomington, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG
Francis Michael Hirmer and she were married on 7 Feb 1953.
195427
Witness | Birth of Child | Susan Gail Hirmer
Her daughter Susan Gail Hirmer was born on 13 Jun 1954 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
196134
Witness | Birth of Child | Martha Francis Hirmer
Her daughter Martha Francis Hirmer was born on 7 Mar 1961 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
196640
Witness | Death of Parent | Norton Bradford Washburn
Her father Norton Bradford Washburn died on 2 Dec 1966 in Redwood County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
198053
Witness | Death of Parent | Myrtle Welter
Her mother Myrtle Welter died on 27 May 1980 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
200174
Witness | Death of Spouse | Francis Michael Hirmer
Her husband Francis Michael Hirmer died on 20 May 2001 in Bloomington, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

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

Anna Marie Welter

#6717, (1861 - 1913)

Parents

Father	Nicholas ("Nic") Welter (Woelter) (Abt 1826 - 1900)
Mother	Anna ("Annie") Neuens (1833 - 1910)

Children with Peter Anthony Schons (1854 - 1922)

Daughter	Anna Marie Schons+ (1881 - 1953)
Daughter	Mary Catherine Schons+ (1882 - 1968)
Son	John B. Schons (1885 - 1964)
Son	Michael Anthony Schons+ (1887 - 1966)
Son	Charles J. Schons+ (1889 - 1974)
Son	Nicholas Dominic Schons+ (1891 - 1959)
Daughter	Margaret 'Maggie' Schons+ (1893 - 1969)
Son	Peter Michael Schons+ (1895 - 1939)
Son	Joseph Raymond Schons+ (1899 - 1986)
Son	Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons (1901 - 1967)
Son	Leo Martin Schons (1902 - 1985)

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1861
Birth
Anna Marie Welter was born on 10 Nov 1861 in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United StatesG. According to her death certificate, she was 51 years, 7 months and 11 days old at the time of her death.
Citation: 1
187513
Daughter | CensusMN | Nicholas ("Nic") Welter (Woelter)
Anna was enumerated as the daughter of Nicholas ("Nic") Welter (Woelter) on the 1875 Minnesota Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Henry Welter, John Welter, Mathias W. Welter, Charles Welter, Catherine (Katharina) ("Kate") Welter, Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, Michael 'Mike' Welter, Louis Welter, and Anna ("Annie") Neuens.
188018
Daughter | Census1880 | Nicholas ("Nic") Welter (Woelter)
Anna was enumerated as the daughter of Nicholas ("Nic") Welter (Woelter) on the 1880 US Census in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 18 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Welter, Catherine (Katharina) ("Kate") Welter, Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, Michael 'Mike' Welter, Louis Welter, Joseph Welter, Anton 'Anthony' Welter, and Anna ("Annie") Neuens.
Citation: 2
188018
Marriage | Peter Anthony Schons
Peter Anthony Schons
Age 25
Birth on 15 Oct 1854 | Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesG
Death: on 30 Jul 1922 | Perham, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United StatesG
Peter Anthony Schons and she were married on 16 Sep 1880 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188119
Witness | Birth of Child | Anna Marie Schons
Her daughter Anna Marie Schons was born on 10 Aug 1881 in Middle Lake, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188221
Witness | Birth of Child | Mary Catherine Schons
Her daughter Mary Catherine Schons was born on 14 Dec 1882 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
188523
Witness | Birth of Child | John B. Schons
Her son John B. Schons was born on 21 Feb 1885 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
188523
Wife | CensusMN | Peter Anthony Schons
Anna was enumerated as the wife of Peter Anthony Schons on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anna Marie Schons, Mary Catherine Schons, and John B. Schons.
188725
Witness | Birth of Child | Michael Anthony Schons
Her son Michael Anthony Schons was born on 20 Mar 1887 in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188927
Witness | Birth of Child | Charles J. Schons
Her son Charles J. Schons was born on 20 Jan 1889 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189129
Witness | Birth of Child | Nicholas Dominic Schons
Her son Nicholas Dominic Schons was born on 17 Jun 1891 in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189332
Witness | Birth of Child | Margaret 'Maggie' Schons
Her daughter Margaret 'Maggie' Schons was born on 3 Dec 1893 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
189533
Witness | Birth of Child | Peter Michael Schons
Her son Peter Michael Schons was born on 28 May 1895 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189937
Witness | Birth of Child | Joseph Raymond Schons
Her son Joseph Raymond Schons was born on 10 Apr 1899 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190038
Wife | Census1900 | Peter Anthony Schons
Anna was enumerated as the wife of Peter Anthony Schons on the 1900 US Census in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Catherine Schons, John B. Schons, Michael Anthony Schons, Charles J. Schons, Nicholas Dominic Schons, Margaret 'Maggie' Schons, Peter Michael Schons, and Joseph Raymond Schons.
Citation: 1
190039
Witness | Death of Parent | Nicholas ("Nic") Welter (Woelter)
Her father Nicholas ("Nic") Welter (Woelter) died on 19 Dec 1900 in Perham, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190139
Witness | Birth of Child | Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons
Her son Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons was born on 3 May 1901 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190240
Witness | Birth of Child | Leo Martin Schons
Her son Leo Martin Schons was born on 28 Oct 1902 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191048
Wife | Census1910 | Peter Anthony Schons
Anna was enumerated as the wife of Peter Anthony Schons on the 1910 US Census in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 48 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Charles J. Schons, Nicholas Dominic Schons, Margaret 'Maggie' Schons, Peter Michael Schons, Joseph Raymond Schons, Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons, and Leo Martin Schons.
Citation: 3
191048
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna ("Annie") Neuens
Her mother Anna ("Annie") Neuens died on 24 May 1910 in Homestead Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191351
Death
She died on 21 Jun 1913 at age 51 at Loretto HospitalG in New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1913
Funeral
Her funeral was held on 24 Jun 1913 at Middle Lake Catholic ChurchG in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1913
Burial
She was buried on 24 Jun 1913 in the Saint Paul CemeteryG, in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1913
Obituary
Obituary for Mrs. P. A. Schons nee: Annie Welter
Nicollet Leader, Nicollet County, Minnesota, June 28, 1913
(The USGenWeb Archives)

Mrs. P. A. Schons of Granby township died last Saturday morning at 12:45 a.m. at Loretto Hospital, New Ulm, to where she was taken two weeks ago for medical treatment. The deceased had been in poor health the past six months, and no fears were entertained that her demise would come so soon. A day before her death she suffered a paralystic stroke from which she never rallied.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and six children. Annie Welter was born in Ozaukee county, Wis., Nov. 10, 1861, and when a small girl came to Le Sueur with her parents. About 32 years ago she was united in marriage to Peter A. Schons, who with eleven children survive the loss of a beloved wife and mother. The chiildren are Mrs. Matt Schouveller of Waubun, Minn., Mrs. Joseph Mans of Belgrade; John Schons of Nicollet; Mike Schons of Courtland; Charlie Schons of Granby, and Miss Margaret, Nick, Peter, Joseph, Anton and Leo at the home place in Granby.

The deceased was known to all as a kind hearted Christian woman whose patience with suffering and kindly nature endeared her to all. She was a home loving woman and the best interests of her large family of sons and daughters were ever first in her mind.

The funeral was held from the Middle Lake Catholic church on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and was conducted by Rev. W. J. Skluzacek assisted by Rev. John Wagner of New Ulm and Rev. A. Ziskovsky of Comfrey, and interment was made at the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Jos. Ritz, Martin Schouveller, Peter Picker, John Galles, Ed. Leonard and Fred Grommerich. The relatives have the deepest sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.
1922
Witness | Death of Spouse | Peter Anthony Schons
Her husband Peter Anthony Schons died on 30 Jul 1922 in Perham, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Peter Anthony Schons

#6718, (1854 - 1922)

Children with Anna Marie Welter (1861 - 1913)

Daughter	Anna Marie Schons+ (1881 - 1953)
Daughter	Mary Catherine Schons+ (1882 - 1968)
Son	John B. Schons (1885 - 1964)
Son	Michael Anthony Schons+ (1887 - 1966)
Son	Charles J. Schons+ (1889 - 1974)
Son	Nicholas Dominic Schons+ (1891 - 1959)
Daughter	Margaret 'Maggie' Schons+ (1893 - 1969)
Son	Peter Michael Schons+ (1895 - 1939)
Son	Joseph Raymond Schons+ (1899 - 1986)
Son	Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons (1901 - 1967)
Son	Leo Martin Schons (1902 - 1985)

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1854
Birth
Peter Anthony Schons was born on 15 Oct 1854 in Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
188025
Marriage | Anna Marie Welter
Anna Marie Welter
Age 18
Birth on 10 Nov 1861 | Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United StatesG
Death: on 21 Jun 1913 | New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Anna Marie Welter were married on 16 Sep 1880 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188126
Witness | Birth of Child | Anna Marie Schons
His daughter Anna Marie Schons was born on 10 Aug 1881 in Middle Lake, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188228
Witness | Birth of Child | Mary Catherine Schons
His daughter Mary Catherine Schons was born on 14 Dec 1882 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
188530
Witness | Birth of Child | John B. Schons
His son John B. Schons was born on 21 Feb 1885 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
188530
CensusMN
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 30 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anna Marie Schons, Mary Catherine Schons, John B. Schons, and Anna Marie Welter.
188732
Witness | Birth of Child | Michael Anthony Schons
His son Michael Anthony Schons was born on 20 Mar 1887 in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188934
Witness | Birth of Child | Charles J. Schons
His son Charles J. Schons was born on 20 Jan 1889 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189136
Witness | Birth of Child | Nicholas Dominic Schons
His son Nicholas Dominic Schons was born on 17 Jun 1891 in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189339
Witness | Birth of Child | Margaret 'Maggie' Schons
His daughter Margaret 'Maggie' Schons was born on 3 Dec 1893 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
189540
Witness | Birth of Child | Peter Michael Schons
His son Peter Michael Schons was born on 28 May 1895 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
189944
Witness | Birth of Child | Joseph Raymond Schons
His son Joseph Raymond Schons was born on 10 Apr 1899 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190045
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 45 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Catherine Schons, John B. Schons, Michael Anthony Schons, Charles J. Schons, Nicholas Dominic Schons, Margaret 'Maggie' Schons, Peter Michael Schons, Joseph Raymond Schons, and Anna Marie Welter.
Citation: 1
190146
Witness | Birth of Child | Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons
His son Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons was born on 3 May 1901 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190248
Witness | Birth of Child | Leo Martin Schons
His son Leo Martin Schons was born on 28 Oct 1902 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191055
Census1910
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 55 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Charles J. Schons, Nicholas Dominic Schons, Margaret 'Maggie' Schons, Peter Michael Schons, Joseph Raymond Schons, Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons, Leo Martin Schons, and Anna Marie Welter.
Citation: 2
191358
Witness | Death of Spouse | Anna Marie Welter
His wife Anna Marie Welter died on 21 Jun 1913 in New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192267
Death
He died on 30 Jul 1922 at age 67 at Saint James HospitalG in Perham, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1922
Funeral
His funeral was held on 2 Aug 1922 at Saint Paul's Catholic ChurchG in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1922
Burial
He was buried on 2 Aug 1922 in the Saint Paul CemeteryG, in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1922
Obituary
Obituary for Peter A. Schons
Nicollet Leader, August 5, 1922 Died: July 30, 1922
The USGenWeb Archives

Peter A. Schons for many years a highly respected resident of Granby township, this county, and of late years residing at Mahnomen, died in the St. James hospital at Perham on Sunday, July 30, at 3 o'clock p.m. after an illness of eight weeks following an operation for bladder trouble.

Deceased was born near Port Washington, Wis., October 15, 1854 and would have been sixty-eight years old next October. When fourteen years of age, he came to Nicollet county with his parents and has resided here ever since with the exception of the last several years which he spent at Mahnomen. On Sept. 16, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Welter at Le Sueur who passed away nine years ago in June. He was married for a second time Sept. 5, 1915 to Mrs. Veronica Holt at Mahnomen.

Eleven children blessed the first union, all of whom are living, they are: Mrs. Math. Schouveller of Ogema; Mrs. Jos. Mans, Belgrade; John, Charles, Nick and Leo, all of Nicollet; Mike Joseph and Anton of Mankato; Peter of Lake Crystal; and Mrs. Carl Joern of Nicollet.

Deceased is also survived by one sister, Mrs. M. Morson, Sr. of St. Peter. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. Fr. Hrachovsky conducting the service at St. Paul's Catholic church, and the remains were interred in the new cemetery of that parish south of this village. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all their friends.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)

Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons

#6719, (1901 - 1967)

Parents

Father	Peter Anthony Schons (1854 - 1922)
Mother	Anna Marie Welter (1861 - 1913)

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1901
Birth
Anton 'Tony' Henry Schons was born on 3 May 1901 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
19109
Son | Census1910 | Peter Anthony Schons
Anton was enumerated as the son of Peter Anthony Schons on the 1910 US Census in Granby, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Charles J. Schons, Nicholas Dominic Schons, Margaret 'Maggie' Schons, Peter Michael Schons, Joseph Raymond Schons, Leo Martin Schons, and Anna Marie Welter.
Citation: 2
191312
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna Marie Welter
His mother Anna Marie Welter died on 21 Jun 1913 in New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192018
Brother | Census1920 | Michael Anthony Schons
Anton was enumerated as the brother of Michael Anthony Schons on the 1920 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 18 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Stanley P. Schons, Edward John Schons, Agnes J. Schons, Grace M. Schons, Marian M. Schons, Margaret 'Maggie' Schons, Joseph Raymond Schons, and Barbara Steinbach.
Citation: 3
192221
Witness | Death of Parent | Peter Anthony Schons
His father Peter Anthony Schons died on 30 Jul 1922 in Perham, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1940~39
Occupation
He was photo finisher for Kodak in 1940 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
194038
Lodger | Census1940 | Catherine (Katharina) ("Kate") Welter
Anton was enumerated as the lodger of Catherine (Katharina) ("Kate") Welter on the 1940 US Census in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary Petronilla Durrenberger and Harry Aloysius Durrenberger.
Citation: 4
195251
Marriage | Ann Zesbaugh
Ann Zesbaugh
Age 49
Birth on 20 Oct 1902
He and Ann Zesbaugh were married on 26 Jul 1952 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
196765
Death
He died on 15 Feb 1967 at age 65 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

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.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter

#6720, (1898 - 1958)

Parents

Father	Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior (1868 - 1952)
Mother	Anna ("Annie") Meyer (1871 - 1902)

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1898
Birth
Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter was born on 5 May 1898 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
19002
Son | Census1900 | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Ernest was enumerated as the son of Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, on the 1900 US Census in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 2 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Myrtle Welter, Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter, Elmer Francis Welter, and Anna ("Annie") Meyer.
Citation: 1
19024
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna ("Annie") Meyer
His mother Anna ("Annie") Meyer died on 10 Jul 1902 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191820
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 12 Sep 1918 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG. His World War I Draft Registration Card said that he was medium in height, medium build, blue eyes and light hair. He was employed as a well digger in Wabasso, Redwood County, Minnesota. He listed his nearest realtive as Henry Meyer in Wabasso, MN.
Citation: 2
192021
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Gordon, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG. He was 21 years old.
He was listed as a boarder and was employed as a laborer in a lumber camp.
Citation: 3
192022
Immigration
He immigrated to Emerson, Manitoba, CanadaG, on 8 Jul 1920. He indicated on his immigration form that his reason for coming to Canada was "To work on farm and look for land".
192930
Marriage | Bonita Faye Beeman
Bonita Faye Beeman
Age 23
Birth on 25 Feb 1906 | Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 7 Mar 1999 | Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Bonita Faye Beeman were married on 29 Mar 1929 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.
193031
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United StatesG. He was 31 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Bonita Faye Beeman.
Citation: 4
195254
Witness | Death of Parent | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
His father Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, died on 10 Dec 1952 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United StatesG.
195860
Death
He died on 30 Dec 1958 at age 60 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 5
Note
Ernest and Bonita had no children.
1959
Burial
He was buried in Jan 1959 in the New Robinson CemeteryG in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 5
1999
Witness | Death of Spouse | Bonita Faye Beeman
His wife Bonita Faye Beeman died on 7 Mar 1999 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Welter, Ernest 'Bill' Wesley. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 130128270 for Ernest Wesley Welter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Bonita Faye Beeman

#6721, (1906 - 1999)

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1906
Birth
Bonita Faye Beeman was born on 25 Feb 1906 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
192923
Marriage | Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter
Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter
Age 30
Birth on 5 May 1898 | Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 30 Dec 1958 | Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG
Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter and she were married on 29 Mar 1929 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.
193024
Wife | Census1930 | Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter
Bonita was enumerated as the wife of Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter on the 1930 US Census in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United StatesG. She was 24 years old.

Citation: 2
195852
Witness | Death of Spouse | Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter
Her husband Ernest 'Bill' Wesley Welter died on 30 Dec 1958 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.
199993
Death
She died on 7 Mar 1999 at age 93 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
199993
Burial
She was buried in Mar 1999 in the New Robinson CemeteryG in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 130128509 for Bonita Fay (nee Beeman) Welter. 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.

Gladys Welter

#6722, (1901 - 1997)

Parents

Father	Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior (1868 - 1952)
Mother	Anna ("Annie") Meyer (1871 - 1902)

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1901
Birth
Gladys Welter was born on 4 Sep 1901 in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
19020
Witness | Death of Parent | Anna ("Annie") Meyer
Her mother Anna ("Annie") Meyer died on 10 Jul 1902 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1930~29
Occupation
She was stenographer for the growers union in 1930 in Okanogan, Okanogan, Washington, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
193028
Census1930
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Okanogan, Okanogan, Washington, United StatesG. She was 28 years old.

Citation: 2
1935~34
Wife | Residence | William John Sonnenburg
Gladys, the wife of William John Sonnenburg, lived in Okanogan, Okanogan, Washington, United StatesG, in 1935.
Citation: 3
193735
Marriage | William John Sonnenburg
William John Sonnenburg
Age 40
Birth on 11 Feb 1897 | Washington, United StatesG
Death: on 29 Mar 1972 | Los Angeles County, California, United StatesG
William John Sonnenburg and she were married on 30 May 1937 in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, United StatesG.
194038
Wife | Census1940 | William John Sonnenburg
Gladys was enumerated as the wife of William John Sonnenburg on the 1940 US Census in Lynwood City, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG. She was 38 years old.

Citation: 3
195251
Witness | Death of Parent | Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior
Her father Nicholas 'Nic' Welter, Junior, died on 10 Dec 1952 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United StatesG.
197270
Witness | Death of Spouse | William John Sonnenburg
Her husband William John Sonnenburg died on 29 Mar 1972 in Los Angeles County, California, United StatesG.
199796
Death
She died on 19 Oct 1997 at age 96 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
199796
Burial
She was buried in Oct 1997 in the Rose Hills Memorial ParkG in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
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Citation: 4

Citations

[S226] , California Death Index. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index (1940-1997.)
[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.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 154199102 for Gladys (nee Welter) Sonnenburg. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

William John Sonnenburg

#6723, (1897 - 1972)

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1897
Birth
William John Sonnenburg was born on 11 Feb 1897 in Washington, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1920~23
Occupation
He was laborer in a lumber mill in 1920 in Granite, Lewis, Washington, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
192022
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Granite, Lewis, Washington, United StatesG. He was 22 years old.
He was listed as a boarder in a boarding house run by Alexander and Martha Robertson.
Citation: 2
1930~33
Residence
He lived in North Grandview, Yakima, Washington, United StatesG, in 1930.

The family was living with John W. Sells.
Citation: 3
1930~33
Occupation
He was foreman at a fruit warehouse in 1930 in Grandview, Yakima, Washington, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1935~38
Residence
He lived in Okanogan, Okanogan, Washington, United StatesG, in 1935.

Gladys Welter also lived in the same household.
Citation: 4
193740
Marriage | Gladys Welter
Gladys Welter
Age 35
Birth on 4 Sep 1901 | Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 19 Oct 1997 | Riverside, Riverside County, California, United StatesG
He and Gladys Welter were married on 30 May 1937 in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, United StatesG.
1940~43
Occupation
He was service station in 1940 in Lynwood City, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
194043
Census1940
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census in Lynwood City, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG. He was 43 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gladys Welter.
Citation: 4
197275
Death
He died on 29 Mar 1972 at age 75 in Los Angeles County, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
197275
Burial
He was buried in Mar 1972 in the Rose Hills Memorial ParkG in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
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Citation: 5
1997
Witness | Death of Spouse | Gladys Welter
His wife Gladys Welter died on 19 Oct 1997 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United StatesG.
Note
William and Gladys had no children.

Citations

[S226] , California Death Index. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index (1940-1997.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 154199101 for William John Sonnenburg. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Warren Edward Petersen

#6724, (1918 - 2004)

Children with Dona Mae Welter (1921 - 2011)

Son	Dennis Warren Petersen+ (1944 - 2001)
Son	Steven Craig Petersen+ (1950 - 2013)

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1918
Birth
Warren Edward Petersen was born on 1 Dec 1918 in Gales Township, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
194324
Marriage | Dona Mae Welter
Dona Mae Welter
Age 22
Birth on 3 Nov 1921 | Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 10 Aug 2011 | Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Dona Mae Welter were married on 13 Nov 1943 in Milroy, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
194425
Witness | Birth of Child | Dennis Warren Petersen
His son Dennis Warren Petersen was born on 20 Jun 1944 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
195031
Witness | Birth of Child | Steven Craig Petersen
His son Steven Craig Petersen was born on 15 Aug 1950 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
200183
Witness | Death of Child | Dennis Warren Petersen
His son Dennis Warren Petersen died on 2 Dec 2001 in North Dakota, United StatesG.
200485
Death
He died on 24 Nov 2004 at age 85 at Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterG in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
2004
Burial
He was buried on 29 Nov 2004 in the Redwood Falls CemeteryG, in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1
2004
Obituary
Obituary of Warren Petersen
Redwood Falls Gazette, Redwood Falls, MN
December 1, 2004

Warren Petersen, 85, of Milroy passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at the Avera Marshall Regional Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Milroy with burial at the Redwood Falls Cemetery. The Hamilton Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Warren Edward Petersen was born December 1, 1918 in Gales Township, Redwood County to Nels Frederick and Matie (Gartke) Petersen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Warren attended country school in Gales Township (District 40) before graduating from Milroy High School in 1938.
On November 13, 1943, Warren married Dona (Welter) Petersen in Milroy. They lived near Milroy where they farmed and raised two children, Dennis and Steve. Warren enjoyed farming, fishing, gardening, golfing, carpentry, family get-togethers, and spending time at his cabin on Lake Mary, near Alexandria. He was a member of the Milroy Elevator Board, Tracy Country Club, and was a faithful member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Milroy, where he served on various committees and was head usher for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Dona; son Steve (and Cindy) Petersen of Milroy; grandchildren Gail (and Bruce) Dennin of Hutchinson, Melissa (and Mike) Hall of Austin, Edward Petersen of Owatonna, Troy (and Tara) Petersen of Glencoe, Leslie Petersen of Pierre, S.D., and Nathan Petersen of Marshall; great-grandchildren Cody and Taylor Dennin, Warren and Rebecca Hall and Troy Petersen, Jr.; and four siblings Florence Radtke of Marshall, Irene Larson of Underwood, Richard Petersen of Marshall, and Ethel Brunsell of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Dennis; brothers Oliver, Lloyd, Fred, and Woodrow; and sisters Violet Lovald, Hariet Fitzgerald, Lorraine Beebout, and Virginia Sharbach.
2011
Witness | Death of Spouse | Dona Mae Welter
His wife Dona Mae Welter died on 10 Aug 2011 in Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 93954654 for Warren Edward Petersen. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Dennis Warren Petersen

#6725, (1944 - 2001)

Parents

Father	Warren Edward Petersen (1918 - 2004)
Mother	Dona Mae Welter (1921 - 2011)

Children with Elaine Marie Hults (Abt 1946 - )

Daughter	Melissa Ann Petersen (1968 - )
Son	Edward Warren Petersen (1974 - )
Son	Troy Dennis Petersen (1976 - )

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1944
Birth
Dennis Warren Petersen was born on 20 Jun 1944 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
196420
Marriage | Elaine Marie Hults
Elaine Marie Hults
Age ~18
Birth abt 1946
He and Elaine Marie Hults were married on 19 Dec 1964 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
196824
Witness | Birth of Child | Melissa Ann Petersen
His daughter Melissa Ann Petersen was born on 23 Nov 1968 in Anoka County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197429
Witness | Birth of Child | Edward Warren Petersen
His son Edward Warren Petersen was born on 25 May 1974 in McLeod County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197632
Witness | Birth of Child | Troy Dennis Petersen
His son Troy Dennis Petersen was born on 30 Nov 1976 in McLeod County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197934
Divorce | Elaine Marie Hults
He and Elaine Marie Hults were divorced on 2 Apr 1979 in Carver County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
2001~57
Residence
He lived in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United StatesG, in 2001.

Citation: 3
200157
Death
He died on 2 Dec 2001 at age 57 in North Dakota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
2004
Witness | Death of Parent | Warren Edward Petersen
His father Warren Edward Petersen died on 24 Nov 2004 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.
2011
Witness | Death of Parent | Dona Mae Welter
His mother Dona Mae Welter died on 10 Aug 2011 in Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
[S223] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Divorce Index (1970-1995), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Divorce Index (1970-1995.)
[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.

The Durrenberger Family of Primisweiler, Allgau Region, Württemberg, Germany

Sarah Roberta Louise Mitchell

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Joseph James Setten

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Cole James Setten

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Ada Mae Setten

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Anna ("Annie") Meyer

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Gertrude 'Gertie' Welter

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Children with Earl Mellnot Swartz (1889 - 1971)

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Earl Mellnot Swartz

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Elmer Francis Welter

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Myrtle Welter

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Anna Ellingson

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Dona Mae Welter

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Eugene Francis Welter

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Norton Bradford Washburn

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Irene Ora Washburn

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Beatrice Ann Washburn

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