Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Living

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• Residence: 1920, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 4
• Residence: 1930, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
• Residence: 1935, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1940, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Age: 31; Occupation: Funeral Attendant; AttendedSchool: No; ClassofWorker: Wage or salary worker in private work; EmploymentCode: 1; EmploymentDetails: No; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 43-11; GradeCompleted: High School, 2nd year; HomeOwnership: Owned; HoursWorked: 60; Income: 936; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: Yes; OwnsFarm: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; Respondent: Yes; SeekingWork: No; ValueOfHome: 400; WeeksWorked: 52; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head

Alfred married Oldenburg, Gladys Helena on 11 May 1933 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Gladys (daughter of Oldenburg, Albert Jospeh and Schnerre, Helena Arma) was born on 29 Dec 1912 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; died on 27 Mar 1998 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
• Residence: 1935, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1940, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Age: 27; AttendedSchool: No; EmploymentCode: 5; EmploymentDetails: Home Housework; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 43-11; GradeCompleted: High School, 4th year; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife

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Two Last Will and Testaments name her as Helena Gladys.

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• Residence: Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 5
• Residence: 1920, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Relation to Head: Head; Residence Marital Status: Married/Ward 4
• Residence: 1930, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

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Mary Thorton married Harry Green. Harry Green's brother Mayme's sister
Kate.

Harry married Thornton, Mary Helen on 15 Jul 1901 in Eldora, Hardin, Iowa, USA. Mary (daughter of Thornton, William and Ferguson, Margret) was born on 12 Jul 1878 in Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1950; was buried on 4 Mar 1950 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1880, Meriden, La Salle, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 15 Jul 1901, Rockwell, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Relation to Head: Wife; Residence Marital Status: Married/Ward 4
• Residence: 1930, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

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• Residence: Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess, Ill.; Marital Status: M
• Residence: Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Relative Relation to Head: Wife
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
• Residence: 1910, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

Notes:

Died from stomach cancer
Albert and Helena farmed on the same farm that Christian and Magdelena
Oldenburg farmed, which was originally Soulard's farm.

Buried:
Age: 55; St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery - West Galena Township, JoDaviess County, Illinois

Albert married Schnerre, Helena Arma on 20 Jan 1909 in Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. Helena (daughter of Schnerre, Theodore Henry and Longameir, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 19 Nov 1890 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Jul 1982 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1900, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA; Age: 9; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1910, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

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• Residence: 1850, Mill Creek, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; 23 Age: 23; Farmer Occupation: Farmer; Industry: Agriculture
• Residence: 1900, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 5

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Buried:
Longhollow Cemetery

William married Benninger, Christina Isabell about 1860. Christina (daughter of Binninger, Michael and Bernschwinger, Anna Christina) was born on 7 Oct 1837 in Vienna, Austria; died on 3 Oct 1935 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 5 Dec 1935 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1870, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 5

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Family Record:

Christina came across the Atlantic Ocean when she was 9 months old. She was blind. Once the doctors took out a small pea sized growth from the back of her neck she got sight. She had two brothers, Al and John, and three sisters, "Lou", Annie, and Theresa. Theresa's daughters were in the Theater. Theresa lived in Rockford, IL. "Lou" lived in St. Louis, Mo. Annie lived in Galena.? The Banswingers were aristocratic people of Germany and didn't want their daughter to come to America.:

1880 Census:

William Green, Laborer, born in NY & wife Isabella, age 43 Born in Austria, with Children Florence, Wm. B., Albert, Geo. W., &
Harry W.

Buried:
Longhollow Cemetery

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• Residence: 1870, Wallace, La Salle, Illinois, USA; Post Office: Ottawa; Age: 21
• Residence: 1880, Meriden, La Salle, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 8 Aug 1929, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA

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Weekly Gazette, Galena, IL, Dec 30, 1937

WILLIAM THORNTON DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER HERE

William Thonton passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Green a 1:45 Monday afternoon. Mr. Thornton had been in poor health for about three years and his serious illness came only two weeks ago.

He was born in Ottawa, Ill., June 1, 1850. Before coming to Galena four years ago to make his home with his daughter, he had lived most of the time in Dougherty, Ia. His wife preceded him in death 47 years ago.

He is survived by his daughters Mrs. Harry Green and Mrs. Oscar Green of Galena; Mrs. Carl Becker, Chicago; and Mrs. William Green, Dubuque, Iowa; and one son, Edward Thornton of Austin, Minn. Two other children died in infancy. One son, John, passed away 6 years ago. He was the last of his family, his sister, Mrs. Mary Downing, having passed away six weeks ago. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Republic, 29 Dec 1937

William Thornton

Galena. Dec 29 Funeral Services for William Thornton, 87, who died ath the home of his daughter Mrs. Oscar Green306 4th Street, at 1:45 p.m., Monday after an illness of three years, were held here today.

Mr. Thornton was born in Ottawa June 1, 1850. He lived for a tom in Dorothy, Ia., and came to Galena four years ago. Mr. Thornton's wife died 47 years ago.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Oscar Green and Mrs. Harry Green of Galena, Mrs. Carl Becker of Chicago and Mrs. William Green of Dubuque, Ia., one sone, Edward Thornton of Austin, Minn.; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by two children in infancy and a son, John six years ago. His sister, Mrs. Mary Downing died six weeks ago.

Died:
home of Mrs. Oscar Green

William married Ferguson, Margret on 20 Mar 1873 in La Salle Co., Illinois, USA. Margret was born in 1857 in Meriden, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA; died on 19 Aug 1889 in Rockwell City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA; was buried in Rockwell City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1880, Meriden, La Salle, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1925

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Buried:
Sacred Heart Cemetery

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• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Source: Album of Jo Davies County, Illinios, Chapman Bros., 1899, pages 436-439

Christopher Oldenburg may be properly mentioned among those of the practical and successful farmers and stock-raisers of West Galena Township; he being the proprietor of the old Henry Cormith farm, located on sections 10 and 11 of what is now Rawlins Township. This comprises 160 acres of thoroughly cultivated land. with good buildings and a fair as sortment of live-stock. Prior to his purchase of this property, Oldenburg had been in the employ of Mr. Corwith a number of years; and later rented from him.

Mr. Oldenburg has been a resident of this county since 1854, in which year he emigrated to the United States with his brother Frederick; a biography of whom will be found elsewhere in this work,

He was born in the Grand Duchy of Mecklenbug, April 23, 1837, and was the third in a family of five children. He received a good education in his native tongue, and was a youth of seventeen years when he set out for America with his parents. They embarked at Hamburg on the sailing vesseI "Humboldt," which landed them seven weeks later in in New York City. Thence they came directly to this county, and our subject started out on his own account; employing himself as a farm-laborer a number of years. In the meantime he saved what he could of his earnings, lived economically and thus laid the foundations for his future property.

Our subject was married, at the farm which he now owns; Sept. 22, 1870, to Miss Lena List. This lady was born in what is now the German Province of Alsace, March 1,1850, Her father was a farmer by occupation, and the parents, although then under the doininion of the French Government, spoke the German language in their family. They also emigrated to the United States, in 1854 and first located in Menominee Township, this county, where the father secured land, upon which he labored until his death, in the year 1884, when he was seventy-two years old. The wife and mother is yet living, and is seventy-five years old; she
makes her home with her younger son, Jacob, in Menominee Township. Both she and her husband became identified with the German Catholic Church in their younger years.

Mrs. Oldenburg is the eldest daughter and fifth child of her parents, whose family consisted of four sons and two daughters. The children all came to America with their parents, and later all were married. One son, Christian, is since deceased, leaving a wife and family. The eldest living is Adam, who married Miss Mary Anner, and is farming in Menominee Township; John to to wife Mis Barbara Meyer, and they live on a farm near Cramville, Iowa; Jacob occupies the old homestead in Menominee Township; he married Miss Lena Smith; Abbie is the wife of Theodore Galey, and they reside on a farm near Alden, Iowa. Mrs. Oldenburg recieved a fair education, and as she grew to woman-hood became familiar with all usefull household duties; remaining under the home-roof until her marriage. She is now the mother of seven children, namely: Henry, Frank, Christ, Mary, Lena, John, and Albert. They are all at home with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Oldenburg are connected with the German Lutheran Church; and our subject, politically, supports the principles of the Republican party.

Buried:
Greenwood Cemetary

Died:
Diabetes

Christian married List, Magdelena on 22 Sep 1870 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Magdelena (daughter of List, Sr. Adam and Schantz, Appolonia) was born on 1 Mar 1847 in Alsace, France; died on 26 Jun 1914 in Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA; was buried in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1860, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head

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July 2, 1914

Obituary
Mrs. Lena Oldenburg

Mrs. Lena Oldenburg, of Rawlins township, died at her home Friday morning at the age of 67 years. She was born at Elsas (sic), Germany, March 1, 1847, came to this county in 1854.

Miss Magdalena List was united in marriage to Chris. Oldenburg in September, 1870, and settled on the farm where she lived until her death. Her husband preceded her to his grave nineteen years ago. Mrs. Oldenburg was one of the oldest residents of Rawlins township and was held in high esteem and respect by all who know her. Mrs Oldenburg was a devoted, life-long member of St. Mary's Catholic church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bernard Hilby, of Dubuque and Mrs. Frank Hess of Galena; five sons, Henry of Galena, Frank of Sioux City, Ia, Chris, and John of Spokane, Wash., and Albert at home. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning from St. Mary's Catholic church at 8:30 o'clock, Father Bruderman of St. Joseph's church near Sinsinawa, officiating. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetary.

Birth:
Alsace, Germany

Buried:
St. Mary's Catholic Church

Died:
Heart Failure

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• Residence: 1900, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA; Age: 37; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1910, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1938, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, IL; Marital Status: W

Notes:

The Illinois Death and Stillbirths Index lists Theodore's Parents at Henry and Adaline Miller, both born in Hanover Germany. Could these be relatives or gardians?

Buried:
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Died:
From The Galena Weekly Gazette, 30 December 1937

T H Schnerre Dies At His Home in Rawlins After Short Illness

T H Schnerre, a very well and favorably known resident of Jo Daviess county, passed away at his home in Rawlins township Thursday morning at two o'clock. Death followed a very short illness.

Mr Schnerre was born in hanover, Germany, on October 3, 1862, and came to this country when 18 years of age. he lived in Galena first and then moved to Vinegar Hill. He later moved to Rawlins where he resided until his death.

He was united in marriage on April 25, 1887, to Miss Elizabeth Longemer, the marriage being performed at St. Mary's Church in Galena with Fr. Baley officiating. Mrs. Schnerre passed away on Sept. 8, 1918.

Mr Schneere was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Galena and of the Holy Name Society of that chuch. He was well known in Galena and throughout the county by his ever pleasant disposition.

He leaves to mourn his passing, the following children: Mrs. George Korte, East Galena; Mrs. Albert Oldenberg, Rawlins, and Otto, at home; one sister, Mrs Forst, Hanover, Germany; eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild; besides several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held Saturday at 8.30 a.m. from the Furlong Chapel Home and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rev. J. K. Nilles officiating.

The following acted as casket-bearers: Louis Nack, Christian Schweitzer, John Hasken, Anton Berning, Cyril Bussan and Grover Homrich.

Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery.

Theodore married Longameir, Mary Elizabeth on 25 Apr 1887 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Mary (daughter of Longameir, Henry and Frohne, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 2 Nov 1865 in Dollinghausen, Niedersachsen, Germany; died on 9 Sep 1918 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 11 Sep 1918 in West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1900, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA; Age: 34; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1910, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA

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Buried:
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Died:
Death Age: 52

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Married:
St Mary's Church