PHOTOS FROM GLASS NEGATIVES

MR. AND MRS. JOHN ACHTER


Mr. and Mrs. John Achter

From Calumet county death records:
John Achter  (v.4 p.203)
Widower
June 29, 1832-Oct. 12, 1908
Son of Henrich Achter and Anna Hensler (both born Germany)
Born Germany –farmer 
Died from “diabetes mellitus, 2 years –gangrene and sepsis, 2 months”
Buried at Charlesburg Cemetery, Calumet County
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John Achter's wife is Maria (Oct. 24, 1834-April 29, 1907).  She is buried next 
to her husband at St. Charles Cemetery, Town of Brothertown, Calumet County. I 
have not been able to find her death record yet.
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The steady flow of immigrants from the persecuted countries of Europe did not leave this 
little community untouched. More and more families settled in Marytown and in 1849 the
need of a resident pastor and an establishment of a parish became more apparent and 
urgent. In the year 1849 permission was granted to the Marytown settlers by Archbishop
Henni, Archbishop of the State of Wisconsin, to build a church. This year stands out as
an important event in the mind of every parishioner for it was at this time that
Marytown really had its beginning as a Catholic community. It is interesting to note
that St. Mary's became a parish just six years after the diocese of Milwaukee was
created. Preparation began. Mathias Burg donated sixty acres to the Church, approximately
forty-five of which were sold to John Acter, John Nett, and Joseph Schmitz. Some of this
land is now owned by Ed. Gross, John Casper, Leo Krebsbach, John Wingers, Isabella
Schmitz, Norbert Mueller and includes the District School. The parishioners set to work
immediately, felling trees from the surrounding district to be used in the construction
of a log church - the wilderness home of the King of Kings. Under the guidance of the
Reverend Fabian Bermandinger the lowly edifice rose on a site west of the present cemetery.
The parishioners, who traveled many a weary mile to Johnsburg, were truly grateful for 
and proud of the small log structure - as dear to them as an imposing cathedral.
No source, sent to me by Bob Domagalski
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Barbara Achter (wife of the son of John Achter in the photo)
At her home in the town of Brothertown on Sunday, July 14, Barbara, wife of John Achter, 
aged 33 years, 7 months and 3 days. The deceased was born in Marytown, Fond du Lac county, 
where she grew to womanhood.  Since her marriage to Mr. Achter they have resided in 
Brothertown, where her husband conducted a cheese factory.  Last summer Mrs. Achter’s  
health began failing and her illness soon terminated into consumption.  She was a woman 
whom every one respected.  She was buried on Wednesday from the Catholic church, at 
Marytown.  A husband and two children survive her.
Chilton Times, July 20, 1901
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He was a member of J.B. Reynolds Post 205.
John Achter was married twice the children are all by his first wife
Anna Kath (Gross) Achter (1835-1874)
Marie Elizabeth (Franzen) Achter (1834-1907)
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On Monday, Oct. 12, John Achter, died at the home of his son-in-law, Jacob Winkel,
in the town of Brothertown at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 14 days. The
deceased was born in Prussia, Germany, July 29, 1823, and came to America in 1853
locating in the town of Brothertown on a farm. He remained in that town until
some twelve years ago when he moved to Marytown where he remained until his wife
died some eighteen months ago when he returned to make his home with his son-in-
law in Brothertown. In the fall of 1864 he joined Company F of the Seventh
Wisconsin regiment and served until July 1865 when he was mustered out. For the
past year he had been ill with Brights disease which caused his death. Mr. Achter
was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was buried on Wednesday from the
Catholic Church at Charlesburg. He is survived by five daughters, Mmes. Anna M.
Steiner, Marie Berchem, Catherine Winkel, Elizabeth Winkel of Brothertown and
Anna Puetz of Boyd.
Chilton Times, October 17, 1908

JOHN ADAM


John Adam

From Calumet county marriage records:
John Adam and Anne Jens (v.3 p.190)
March 14, 1896 in civil ceremony Town of New Holstein
John Adam
Son of Jacob Adam and Catherine Becker
Born Germany
Anne Jens
Daughter of John Jens and Mary Damman
Born Town of New Holstein
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From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census:
John Adam was born March 7, 1869 in Hessia, Germany.  He speaks German 
and some English.  He owns a 64 acre farm 2.75 miles northwest of Kiel.
Anna Jens (his wife) was born Aug. 14, 1873 in Wisconsin.  She is a 
convert to the Catholic religion. She speaks German and some English.
They were married March 14, 1896 by Justice of the Peace. This marriage 
was later blessed by a Catholic priest. In 1906 they had the following 
5 children:
Catharina born Feb. 4, 1897
Ludwig born Aug. 1, 1898
Alma born Aug. 27, 1900
Liliana born Sept. 4, 1904
Henry Ad. born March 20, 1906
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Kiel Resident Dies Wednesday
Port Washington - John Adam, 74, retired Kiel farmer, passed away at 6 a.m. on Wednesday
at the St. Alphonsus hospital in Port Washington after an illness.
The deceased is survived by eight children and 14 grandchildren. The children are: Mrs.
Al Feldt, Louis, Alma Broadstone, Henry and Alfred of Milwaukee; Lilly Devine of Waukegan,
Mrs. Olga Engel of Port Washington, and Ray of the U.S. Army in Texas.
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel at 2:30 p.m. on
Saturday. Burial will be made at New Holstein.
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From Manitowoc County death records:
Anna Adam nee Jens (v.10 p.861)
Aug. 14, 1873-Sept. 26, 1913
Wife of John Adams
Daughter of John Jens and Anna Daumann (both born Germany)
Born Wisconsin
Died from “drownded –suicidal”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery

REGINA, JULIA AND ANTON ADOLPH


Regina, Julia and Anton Adolph


This is a photo of Regina Adolph with her two youngest children Julia (who married John Scharenbroch) and Anton.  
The photo dates from late 1875 or early 1876.
(Photo provided by Bob Domagalski.)
 
Following is a quote from a genealogy written by Janice North of Bloomington, Minnesota.
 
    "Regina was married to Christian Adolph on 8 July 1858 by Rev. Ambrose Oschwald of St. Nazianz 
Catholic Church at St. Nazianz, Wisconsin with Christ's brother, Peter Adolph, and Johann Trachessen 
(Trageser) as witnesses.  Christ was born about 1829 in Prussia to Reinerius and Margaret Adolph.  
He and Regina made their home on the northeast quarter of section #13 in Meeme township next to his 
brother, Peter's home.  Here were born their eight children: Catherine, Peter, John, Anna, Christian, 
Mary, Julia, and Anton.  The property remained in the Adolph family until 1943 when Anton died."

Anna, Emma, Wilhelmina Aebischer

CHRISTIAN AEBISCHER


Christian Aebischer

Christian Aebischer      
Our citizens were shocked on Wednesday, to learn that Christian 
Aebischer's team ran away and that he was killed. The particulars 
as gleaned from his brother Samuel are as follows:
Mr. Aebischer was returning from Peter Kroehnke's cheese factory at 
Gravesville, and at Andrew Allen's farm picked up the road district 
scraper, intending to use it at another point of the district. Near 
Henry Losey's, and in sight of his own residence, he got down from 
the wagon to lift the scraper out, and when about getting in again 
the team started. He had a hold of the seat and wagon box at the 
same time, but was thrown down and a hind wheel passed between his 
legs and diagonally over his abdomen. He got up and ran after his 
team about twenty rods when he fell in the road. Henry Losey, who 
was a spectator of the sad affair, ran to his assistance so that 
when the team turned around they could not run over him. Mr. Losey 
assisted by John Venn and Frank Cheesbro then carried him into the 
house where he expired in 15 or 20 minutes. The deceased was a 
native of Berne, Switzerland, and was one of the well-to-do farmers 
of Charlestown, where he located 28 years ago. He was an honest and 
industrious citizen, who was well and favorably known throughout 
the county, and his departure causes universal regret. He was 53 
years of age. His absence will be missed for a long time to come.
Chilton Times, June 18, 1881
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Sept. 15, 1828 to June 15, 1881. He is the father of the various Aebischer's 
in the photos.