ALBERT H. AHLERS ALBERT AHLERS of Cato, an old resident of that town, died yesterday. Manitowoc Pilot, July 9, 1891 P. 3 *Note: Tombstone death year and newpaper date are off by a year. JOHN F. BERGMANN John Bergman of Cato died on Sunday last. He served three years in the war and though for years he has been needy he was unable to secure a pension. The old man had no influential friends and died poor. Manitowoc Pilot, June 11, 1896 ******** Name: Jno F Bergmann Date of Death: 7 Jun 1896 Burial Place: Cato, Wisconsin, USA Rank: Pvt Regiment: 27 Company: D Unit: Wis Inf "Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904" *Note: He was placed here because Dennis Moore's Civil War Roster states he is buried here.
JOHAN BRODTKE JOHN BRODTKE, PIONEEER, DEAD Dies at Home of Daughter in Rockland Monday John Brodtke, 72, pioneer farmer of Cato, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Petermann, of Rockland, with whom he was making his home. Funeral services will be held from the home at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon and at 2 from the Reedsville Lutheran church with interment in the Cato cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany in 1860 and came to the county with his parents when a boy of 13. At the age of 25, he was married to Miss Anna Ahlers. They settled on a farm in the town of Cato. His wife passed away 15 years ago. He is survived by one son Charles on the home farm, three daughters, Mrs. Robert Krahn, Grimms, Mrs. Louis Vetter, Valders and Mrs. Mary Petermann, Rockland, and nine grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 12, 1932 P. 2
JEANETTE CAIN Mrs. Jeanette Cain, 58, former Manitowoc resident, who for the past three years has been living with a son, LeRoy, at Milwaukee, died Thursday at Milwaukee General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. J. Degaulie of Milwaukee will officiate and burial will be in the Cato Cemetery. She was born Jeanetter Hempton in Cato in 1896, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hempton. She has resided in Manitowoc for a number of years before moving to Milwaukee. Surviving are four sons, John of Chicago, LeRoy of Milwaukee, George of Cato, Gordon of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Francis Neuman of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ralph Ammerman of Two Rivers, Mrs. Douglas Rohde of Milwaukee; brother, Wallace of Green Bay, and ten grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after Thursday noon. Manitowoc Herald-Times Wednesday, October 20, 1954 pg. T-9
ALANDON R. CLASSON Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886) A.R. Classon of Cato died on Monday of this week. At the time of his death he was 82 years of age and within a short time preceding his death had all the vigor of a man of 50. He had resided in this county 35 years. Manitowoc Pilot July 27, 1911 pg. 1 ******** Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886) DIED - At his home in Cato, this county, July 26th, 1886, Alandon R. Classon, aged 82 years 2 months and 14 days, having been born in Vermont, May 12, 1804. Deceased was an old resident of Wisconsin, having settled in Cato in Oct. 1853. An aged wife and eight children survive him, three sons and five daughters, namely, Mrs. S.P. Nichols and Mrs. J.W. Whitcomb of his county, Mrs. G.W. McCartney of Oconto, Wis., Mrs. W. H. Burnside of Stiles and Mrs. L.B. Straw of Ingalls, Mich. His sons are, J.H. now in Dakota, J.K. of Marinette, A. R. Jr. (Loll) of Cato. A large attendance of sorrowing friends were at his funeral tendering their sympathy to the sorrowing family who with bruised hearts were bidding their life long friend farewell until they too "shall join the mighty throng which crowd the dusky realms of death." Manitowoc Pilot August 3, 1911 pg. 1 ******** (The following is the obituary of his son who died in Oconto): The following notice of the death of Alandon R. Classon, a former resident of the town of Cato, this county, is taken from the Oconto Enquirer of last week: Alandon R. (Loll) Classon died Sunday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Adeline McCartney, following injuries received the preceeding Thursday when he fell from the steps of his home. He injured his spine in the fall and his body became paralyzed. Deceased was born in Fort Carvington, New York, July 3, 1840, and removed with his parents to Cato, Manitowoc County in 1853. He was married to Miss Lyna Baxton of Pottsdam, N.Y., and his wife died thirty years ago. Mr. Classon was a resident of Oconto County for about twenty years and was engaged as a veterinarian and driver. He enlisted in the army in 1862 and served three years during the Civil War. He is survived by three sisters, Mmes. Adeline McCartney, this city; L.P. Nicholas, Chicago; L.B. Stram, Hartford, S.D., and one brother, J.K. Classon of Waupaca. The funeral was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Adeline McCartney, Tuesday, at two o'clock, the Rev. John T. Fish of Peshtigo officiating. The funeral was largely attended, the local post G.A.R, attending and eight comrades, Robert Spice, Charles Formtel, George W. Rugg, Alfred Hazen, Henry Scheffen, William Luck, Charles Burkhart and Matt Eggleston, acting as pallbearers. Manitowoc Pilot, August 17, 1911
JOSEPH C. CLASSON In Cato, on the 12th of April, 1869, Joseph G. Classon, aged 22 years, 2 months and 22 days. The deceased was after a brief illness snatched from an aged father and mother and a large family of brothers and sisters by whom he was almost idolized; his eminent social qualities rendered him a pleasing companion, and, oh how vacant is our home and hearts when depreived of his dear companionship, the voice that cheered our loneliness by kind words or pleasant song is now hushed forever. In feelings he was tender as a woman – by his mother and sisters he will ever be remembered as a kind, generous, noble, tender hearted and sympathizing son and brother. Never did distress in any form present itself, to him without at once touching his feelings; he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in trouble. The poor he never could turn away empty handed, almost from babyhood, when he had nothing to give he would plead with his parents for every beggar who came to the door. Though surrounded by more than ordinary temptations and bad example he remained in a great degree unsullied. Those most intimate with him cannot remember that he ever uttered a falsehood or committed a dishonorable act through his whole life. May he rest in peace. Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, April 22, 1869 pg. 4 ******** (cause: congestion of lungs)
LINA CLASSON Mrs. L. Classon, of Cato, died in Greenleaf last week, where she had been visiting friends. Her remains were brought home for burial. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 24, 1881
JAMES EVEARD CLAUSEN DIED At Cato Corners on the 24th, inst., James Everett, only child of J.K. and Kate Classon, aged 10 months. Manitowoc Tribune - August 26, 1869
WINSLOW COLTON Clarks Mills—February 21, 1881 Mr. Winslow Colton, a former resident of Cato, died last week in Milwaukee, of congestion of the lungs. In Compliance with his own request, his remains now rest in the cemetery in Cato, where his wife was buried many years ago. Those have have been interested in the little church at that place, cannot forget Mr. Colton, whose christian life, and beautiful singing, formed and interesting part of its early history. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 24, 1881 *NOTE: Place Winslow here with his wife.
LELIA COOPER Mrs. Loretta Cooper is dead at her home in the Town of Cato, aged 50. Decedent had been sick but one week. She leaves a husband and two children, Emma, Cato and Floyd of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Daily Herald – Tues., Oct. 30, 1906 ******** Death in Town Cato, after a one week illness, of Mrs. Loretta Cooper at age of about 50. She leaves her husband and 2 children. Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906 ******** Lilar M. Huntly Cooper birth: 3 June 1855 Niles, Wisconsin death: 30 October 1906 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato, Wis. residence: 1906 Cato, Wis. father: Lorenzo Huntly mother: Lucrecia spouse: M.T. Cooper Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MATHEW COOPER AGED CLARKS MILLS MAN END LIFE WITH ROPE Matt T. Cooper, aged Clarks Mills resident, who had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Emma Klann at Cato for some time, ended his life today by hanging. The body was found hanging from a rafter in the garage of the farm shortly after noon today. Mr. Cooper was 77 years of age and had been rather feeble. His daughter visited Manitowoc this morning and upon her return found the body. Coroner Kemper was notified but it is not expected an inquest will be called. Mr. Cooper was born in Illinois and came to Manitowoc years ago. A resident of the county for a large part of his life, Mr. Cooper was engaged in farming in earlier days and for twenty years or more had been retired. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Klann and one son, Floyd Cooper of Sheboygan. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, July 19, 1927 - page 1 ******** Cooper Funeral Held Tomorrow Funeral services for Matt T. Cooper, aged Clarks Mills man who ended his life yesterday at the farm of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Klann at Cato, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the Cato Presbyterian Church, Rev. Weber of this city officiating. No inquest will be called as the death of Mr. Cooper was plainly suicide. Manitowoc Herald News - Wed., July 20, 1927 - page 12
ANDREW FRENCH From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years Ago – 1897 Andrew French of Cato died on Wednesday of this week. He was 74 years old. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 29, 1922
GEORGE FRENCH MASONIC LODGE HOLDS SERVICE FOR ITS DEAD Local Lodge At The Burial Of G. French At Cato Funeral services for the late George French, a former resident of Cato who died at Antigo as result of a stroke of paralysis, were held at Cato today, under auspices of the Manitowoc lodge of the Masonic order of which decedent was a member. Mr. French was originally a member of the Manitowoc lodge but later transferred to Antigo lodge but owing to the distance from that city, the local lodge took charge of the services. Mr. French as an early day settler of Cato but had resided at Antigo for many years. He is survived by a widow and two children. Manitowoc Daily Herald Friday, October 30, 1914
SELAH T. FRENCH FORMER CATO MAN DIES AT OCONTO FALLS Selah French Was a Resident of County 40 Years Selah A. French, a pioneer settler of the town of Cato, having located there with his parents in 1865, died at Oconto Falls where he had made his home since 1912. Mr. French was 63 years of age and had been failing since 1900 when he suffered a stroke of paralysis from the effects of which he never recovered. Mr. French was born at East Dorset, Vermont, Nov. 14, 1851 and as a boy of 14 came west with his family, locating at Cato where he resided for nearly forty years. He was married there to Emeline R. Vanderlip on January 18, 1872 and two children were born to the couple, Charles E. and Jennie French. Mrs. French died in 1888 and two years later, Mr. French was married to Orilla Miller and three children blessed the union, Richard, Alvin and Lillian. The widow and five children survive, Charles French, Antigo; Mrs. Peter Rank, Omro, Wis., Richared and Alvin French and Mrs. Jessie Winters of Oconto Falls. One sister, Mrs. J.T. Piper of Cato and a brother, George French, Antigo also survive. Mr. French is well remembered at Cato. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1914 - page 4
SARAH FRENCH Among those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Sarah French, which took place at Cato, were Mr. and Mrs. Plyn French, Mrs. August McDougal, Mrs. Anna French, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stangel, William Behn of Antigo; Mr. and Mrs. Charles French and son, George of Woodruff; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Rickaby of Crivitz; Mr. and Mrs. Richard French, Mrs. Jessie Winters of Oconto Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Rank, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rank, Waukun; Mr. and Mrs. --- Rank of Omro, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rank of Oshkosh, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Piper of Maple Grove; Mr. and Mrs. John Tuschel of Cato Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Miller, Lena and George Miller of Antigo; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dalquist, Greenleaf. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, May 7, 1940 - page 2
LOIS FRENCH From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five years Ago - 1896 Mrs. Lois French, mother of George French of Cato, died on Saturday morning this week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Piper. She was 76 years old and had resided in Cato 33 years. She was a native of Vermont. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 15, 1921
EMMA FRICK From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1890: Death of Mrs. Henry Frick in Ashland a few days ago. She was the daughter of Michael Stohr of Cato. Burial was Tues. in Cato. ******* (Note: The date is right but her husband on her stone is O.C. and it's Henry in the obit. It's possible the newspaper got the husband's name wrong. Her marriage says she married Orlando C. Frick, and this is Emma Stohr)
ESTER GRIFFIN Suicide - A young lady named Ess Griffin, whose parents reside in the town of Cato, this county, called at the drug store of Mr. Robinson, one day last week, and asked for some arsenic. Upon being questioned as to what she wanted it for, she replied that she wanted it for a rat exterminator. The clerk mentioned another kind of exterminator which he said was excellent, but which she thought was not strong enough. Accordingly the poison was put up and gave to the lady and she took her departure. Sad to relate, it seems she wanted it for no such purpose, but with the full intent of taking her own life, for on Friday her body was found a corpse. A post mortem examination was made and a coroner's inquest held, and a verdict rendered in accordance with the above facts. Manitowoc Pilot, 7 July 1870 ******** SUICIDE A Young Woman Takes a Dose of Arsenic. It is astonishing what a common occurrence a case of suicide is now a days. But a few weeks since we were called upon to chronicle the demise of a man near Neshoto, who shot himself, and now comes the intelligence of the sudden death, by her own hand, of a young woman named Esther Griffin, residing in the town of Cato in this county. We are indebted to Mr. O.S. Davis, before whom the Coroners inquest was held for the copy of the verdict: "The undersigned being applied to for an inquest upon the body of Esther Griffin, issued summons for Jury to appear forthwith at the house of Henry Griffin at Cato, county of Manitowoc. Called Doctors Brown and Tucker as physicians to hold post mortem examination, and by testimony given, the Jury returned a verdict that the said Esther Griffin came to her death from the effects of arsenic, taken by her own hand while in a very peculiar and melancholy state of mind. The examination clearly established the chastity of her life." O.S. Davis, J.P. No cause can be attributed why the deceased took the sudden and fatal step, and as she left no word in writing, it will remain a mystery never to be solved. She was about 30 years of age, was residing with her uncle, Henry Griffin, at the time, and from what we can learn was always well treated by him. Her parents formerly lived in this county, but moved south early this spring. Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, July 7, 1870 pg. 1
JAKOB HALLFRISCH OBITUARY Jacob Hallfrisch was born in Wirtenburg, Germany in 1820 and died in Cato, Wis., July 16, 1892. He came to America in 1845 and to Wisconin in 1854. After 42 years of happy, married life, death severed the bond and Mrs. Hallfrisch and three children, John Hallfrisch and Mrs. Miller of Morrison, Wis., and Mrs. Walace Hampton of Manitowoc, are left to mourn a kind husband and indulgent father. He is greatly missed in the community where he was known as an upright man and devoted Christian. On Monday, following his death, a large number of friends and neighbors followed the remains to their resting place in Cato Cemetery, after services conducted by Rev. T.D. Williams of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Tribune - Aug. 4, 1892 - page 3
ERWIN E. HARRIS DIED At Maple Grove Corners, E.E. Harris, aged 34 years, 9 months. He has for many years been afflicted with asthma which was fast terminating in consumption. Sometime during the last autumn, he was attacked with that distressing complaint, Dropsy, which terminated his earthly career. Manitowoc Tribune- March 12, 1862 - page 3
EUGENE HARRIS EUGENE HARRIS EXPIRES East Walnut Street Engineer Dies of Bright's Disease Aged, 57 Years Eugene Harris of 809 East Walnut street, died at home from the effects of Bright's disease yesterday. His remains were taken to Cato this morning for interment. Mr. Harris came here less than two years ago and had been employed as an engineer. He worked fro the Jorgensen-Blesch company during a part of the time he lived here. The man was 57 years of age. Green Bay Press Gazette, Wisconsin Monday, December 30, 1912 pg. 7 ******** TAKEN BY DEATH Eugene Harris of Green Bay, formerly of Cato and a brother of Walt Harris of our city, died last Saturday at the age of 59 years. The funeral was held at Cato on Tuesday under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Manitowoc. Decedent had many acquaintances in this section and was held in high esteem. Brillion News - Fri., Jan. 3, 1913 ******** *Note: He was placed here because obits state he's buried here.
HARDY ALLISON HARRIS CATO MAN KILLED AT PEKIN, CHINA Hardy Harris Attached to U.S. Legation, is Shot Down. DETAILS OF DEATH NOT RECEIVED Hardy Harris, a Manitowoc county boy stationed at Pekin China as an attache of the United States legation in that city, was killed Saturday, news of the tragedy reaching relatives here in a cablegram from Pekin Monday. Details of the death of Mr. Harris are lacking, the message being very meager and stating only that the former local boy had been killed. Mr. Harris is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Harris well known residents of Cato and up to two years ago the young man made his home there. In 1908 Mr. Harris visited Milwaukee and Chicago and while on the trip enlisted in the United States navy and soon after he was assigned to one of the gunboats of the U.S. fleet for acruise (sic) about the world. When the fleet reached Pekin, China, Mr. Harris was detailed as a guard to the government legation in that city and he elected to retain the appointment and did not return with his boat. He was serving in the position at the time of his death. The fact that in late letters to relatives here Mr. Harris said he was in robust health leads the family to believe that he met violent death, either through accident or as a result of an attack while discharging his duties in defending the legation. Mr. Hrris (sic) previous to his enlisting in the navy, was an employe of the government in the mail service, having held an appointment as rural mail carrier from the Cato postoffice (sic). Mr. Harris was 26 years of age and was educated in the schools of Manitowoc county and was a young man who had a promising career before him. He was well known and was popular with a host of friends who will deplore his untimely end. He is survive by his parents and one sister at Milwaukee. Mr. Harris Sr. father of the dead boy, is at Milwaukee in an effort to enlist U.S. officers there to have the body of his son returned from China for burial at the old home in Cato. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 10, 1910 P. 1 ******** WAS TO SAID FOR HOME IN FOUR DAYS Hardy Harris, Cato Boy, Who Died in China Ready to Return APPENDICITIS IS CAUSE OF DEATH With his term of enlistment expiring in four days, Harry Harris, the Cato Boy who died in China a few weeks ago, while stationed there as a guard to the United State ligation was planning to sail for home within a week when death came to him. Mr. Harris enlisted for a term of three years in the U.S. Navy and was on the world's tour with the big fleet when he reached China and was detailed as a guard at the ligation. He was nearing the close of his enlistment, having less than a week to serve and had decided to quit the service at least for a time and return home. Harris would have sailed for the United States four day from the day of his death had he lived. A sudden attack of appendicitis caused the death of young Harris and his demise followed within a few hours of his illness. E. O'Connel, an Escanaba boy, a nephew of Thomas Gleason of this city and an associate of Harris in the service in China has written relatives of the unfortunate boy of Cato giving complete details of the death of Harris and information as to the plans of the dead man he was unable to carry out. Harris died early in August though the news did not reach here for two or three weeks after his demise. War department officials at Washington D.C. have given relatives of Mr. Harris the assurance that the body will be sent to the home at Cato for burial and it is believed that the body has already been shipped from China, though no information to this affect has been received. Harris was a young man of 28 and had been a resident of Cato all his life up to the time he joined the navy and he had a host of friends who learned of his sudden demise with sorrow. Mr. O'Connel, who was with Harris at his death at Pekin, is expected to return to the United States early next month and will visit his uncle, Mr. Gleason in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sept. 21, 1910 ******** BODY TO COME FROM CHINA Remains of Cato Boy Who Died There Will Reach Old Home in Few Days Enroute from far-off China where he met death while serving the United States Government as a guard at the government legation at Pekin, the body of Harry Harris, a Cato boy, will reach that village Saturday for burial in the family lot in the Cato Cemetery. Relatives at Cato have been advised that the body has reached San Francisco and is now on its way across the continent consigned to the family at Cato. The government pays the expenses of transporation of the remains. Funeral plans have not been made but the burial will probably be held from the Harris home at Cato early next week. The unfortunate youth who was 23 was a son of Eugene Harris, one of the well known residents of Cato and the boy was planning his return to the States and to his old home at the time of his death, Harris had completed his term of enlistment and was to have sailed from China on the Saturday of the week of his death and had notified the family of his contemplated return. The news of his death was a terrible shock from which it is said the mother has suffered since. Young Harris was popular at Cato and had a wide circle of friends. He was known in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thurs., Feb. 2, 1911 ******** The remains of the late Hardy A. Harris are expected to arrive in the city this evening, direct from Pekin, China where he died on August 6. He was 30 years of age instead of 23 as reported. Harris at one time was a motor man in the employ of the Traction Co. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Feb. 4, 1911 ******** Co. H, W.N.G. and Lawton Camp, Spanish Veterans provided escorts for the funeral of Hardy Harris, the Cato boy who died while serving in the U.S. legation at Pekin, last summer and whose body has just reached Cato for burial. The funeral was held today and a detail of ten men under command of Sergt Freidl, from Co. H attended and escorted the remains while Charles Shumacher and John Freidl, as representatives of Lawton Camp, Spanish veterans also attended. The unfortunate youth was a son of Eugene Harris. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1911 P.4 ******** Notes From Cato: The remains of Harry Harris, a Cato boy who enlisted in the U.S. Navy and who died about six months ago of appendicitis at Pekin (sic), China, arrived here the first part of the week and the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. He was 23 years of age. A delegation of eight men from Company H and two from the Spanish War Veterans, Chas. Schumacher and John Friedl, of Manitowoc, were present at the funeral and gave the deceased a soldier's burial. The squad was in command of Lieutenant Nemetz of Company H. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Harris. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 9, 1911 pg. 8 ******** The funeral of Hardy Harris, whose body was shipped from Pekin, China, was held from the church at Cato Wednesday afternoon. The beautiful burial service of the Episcopal church was read by Rev. John Oliphant, rector of St. James Church, Manitowoc, the music being rendered by M. Hale Smith of Brillion. A guard of honor from Co. H.W.N.G was present from Manitowoc and performed the last military honors over their comrade. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris and Mrs. Chas. Harris also attended the funeral. Brillion News - Fri., Feb. 10, 1911
IDA BELL HARRIS (d. 1864) DIED At Maple Grove, June 27th, IDA BELL, only daughter of Isaac J. and Marella B. Harris, aged 9 months. Our saddened pathway by her soul illumed. We traveled but a bright, brief, joyous day. Her spotless pinions here she only plumed, Then soar’d from care, from sin, from earth away. Manitowoc Tribune - July 8, 1864 - page 2
IDA BELLE HARRIS (d. 1869) DIED At Cato, Wis., IDA BELLE, aged 2 years and 9 months, only daughter of Isaac and Lina Harris. The disease was probably that terrible dread of mothers, the Scarlet Fever. Little Ida was a beautiful child and gave strange, striking, precious evident that “My Lord” as she always persisted in calling “the Lord” in her child’s prayer, was drawing her soul to his bosom. Manitowoc Tribune - April 29, 1869 - page 4
AUGUSTINE HEMPTON Died Hempton - In Cato, on the 13th inst. Augustine, daughter of William and Louisa Hempton, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 2 days. Manitowoc Pilot, Sept. 21, 1871 ***** (NOTE: This is the only cemetery in Cato twp. that has the Hempton surname, so I'm putting her here so she will be found easier. She is probably buried here.)
CORA HEMPTON Mrs. Cora Hempton, 79, died last night at the home in the town of Cato. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Hempton home with burial in the cemetery at Cato. Mrs. Hempton, nee Cora Barker, was born in Calumet county in 1860 and in 1882 was married to William Hempton. They located on a farm in Cato, Mr. Hempton died eight years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Janett Cain, of route 2, Manitowoc; two sons, James and Wallace on the home farm; and seven grandchildren. The body was moved to the home this afternoon from the Berge funeral home, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 25, 1939 P.2
FRANCIS HEMPTON DIED.-March 16. Near Cato, Wis. Mrs. Francis Hempton, wife of Charles Hempton at the age of 23 years. They had been married but 2 years and hardly without warning, death severed the bond so dear. Consumption of the blood carried her away notwithstanding the efforts of the physicians to save her life. She left a husband and a little boy to mourn her loss. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved who have been left so suddenly without the companionship of a beloved wife, wise and tender counsels of a mother. Tuesday, March, 19 her funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church at Cato, Rev. T.D. Williams of Appleton officiating. The many friends who stood weeping at her grave felt that a noble and worthy woman was being laid to rest. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 28, 1889 P. 3
JAMES HEMPTON James Henry Hempton, 65, of Wales, Wis., died Monday in Memorial hospital at Waukesha after a week's illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Cato cemetery. Mr. Hempton was born in Cato in 1885, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hempton. He operated a farm in that vicinity until eight years ago when he took employment at the sanitarium at Wales. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jeanette Cain of Manitowoc; a brother, Wallace Hempton of Green Bay; and several nephews and nieces. He never married. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 12, 1950 P. 12
LOUISA HEMPTON EARLY DAY SETTLERS ARE BEING CALLED Mrs. Louisa Hempton Who Came Here in ’45, Dies in Cato One by one, the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county are being called to join the innumerable caravan across the border and the ranks of those who came here in days when the county was a wilderness is fast being thinned by age and disease. One of the latest to respond to death’s summons is Mrs. Louisa Hempton, who came here in 1845 and who had been priviledged to witness marvelous changed during her life time. Mrs. Hempton died at the home of her son, William at Cato and will be buried there tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. She was 79 years of age. Mrs. Hempton is survived by eight children, her husband having died ten years ago. The children are William, Louis, Joseph, Wallace, Mrs. Emma Lieth, Robert A., Charles and Miss Elizabeth. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1913 ******** 1900 US Census Cato town, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Household Role Gender Age Birthplace William Hempton Head M 74 Ireland Louisa Hempton Wife F 66 Vermont William Hempton Son M 48 Wisconsin Cora Hempton Daughter-in-law F 40 Wisconsin Elisabeth HemptoDaughter F 31 Wisconsin James Hempton Grandson M 15 Wisconsin Wallace Hempton Grandson M 8 Wisconsin Jenett Hempton Granddaughter F 4 Wisconsin Robert Hempton Grandson M 12 Wisconsin Sarah Hitchcock Sister-in-law F 79 New York "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch
MARGARET ELIZABETH HEMPTON Miss Margaret Elizabeth Hempton, 83, of Cato, lifelong resident of the county, died in Manitowoc Saturday afternoon, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and interment will be in the Cato Cemetery. Miss Hempton, who never married, was born in Cato in 1868 and spent practically her entire life in the town. Only survivors are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Feb. 12, 1951 - page 2
SARAH JANE HEMPTON DIED. On Wednesday the 2d inst. At the residence of William and Louisa Hempton, of Cato, Jane Hempton aged 11 years, of Scarlet fever. Manitowoc Pilot, June 11, 1869 P. 1 ******** (1860 Manitowoc Rapids census: William Hempton age 32; Louisa 26; William 9; James 7; Lewis 5; Sarah Jane 3; Wallace 9/12) ******** (1870 Cato census) William Hampton(sic) 46; Louisa 33; William 18; Louis 14; Joseph 12; Wallace 11; Robert 9; Emma 8; James 16; Charles 6; Eliza 3)
WILLIAM HEMPTON, SR. (d. 1904) William Hempton, an 82-yr. old resident of Town Cato, died Thurs. last week of old age debility. A widow and several children survive. Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1904 ******** William Hempton, Sr., aged 79, died last Friday at his home in Cato. He was born in Ireland, June 11, 1825, coming to this county in 1846. He was a cooper by trade and worked at one time for Jarb Platt. In 1846 he moved to Cato where he has since lived. He leaves a widow and eight children, six sons and two daughters. One of the sons lives at Cato. The funeral took place Monday, the Rev. F.T. Bastel officiating. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 10, 1904 pg. 1
WILLIAM HEMPTON CATO PIONEER TO BE BURIED Funeral For William Hempton Friday The funeral of William Hempton, 79 year old Cato pioneer resident, will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the family home. The deceased was well known in the town of Cato having made his home there for 75 years. He is survived by his widow, three children, James and Walter, at his home, and Mrs. John Cane of Rockwood. One sister, Miss Elizabeth Hempton of Cato and two brothers, Robert of Milwaukee and Charles of Hibbing, Minn. Manitowoc Evening Times Thursday, April 30, 1931 pg. 3
CHARLES C. HICKOCK Charles C. died Hickok. Father Alanson Hickok. Manitowoc Herald, 29 Jan. 1863 ******** DIED In the military hospital at Louisville on the 28th of December, Charles C. Hickok (sic), aged 19 years. The deceased was a member of the 21st Regiment, and a son of Alanson Hickok, Esq., Chairman of the county Board of Supervisors. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 30, 1863 pg. 1 ******** (Note: Charles died in Louisville, Kentucky in the Civil War.)
ANDREW HOYER Death Tues. last week in Town Franklin of 45-yr. old Andrew Hoyer of stomach cancer. The funeral was Thursday. Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1905
EMELIE HOYER Death claimed Mrs. Andrew Hoyer who resided a mile and a half from Cato in the Town of Franklin Sunday. She was 63 years old. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Mrs. Hoyer is the mother of Mrs. George Zahorik and Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer, well known residents of the county. Manitowoc Daily Herald - March 11, 1912, page 1 ******** Notes From Cato: On the farm which has been her home since childhood, Mrs. Andrew Hoyer passed away Sunday, March 10. Her husband died some years ago. Mrs. Hoyer, formerly Miss Strohfeldt, was one of the older residents of Cato. Funeral services were held at Cato. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 14, 1912 pg. 8
CLIFFORD J. KIRCH Clifford J. Kirch, age 64, of rural Manitowoc, died Sunday, January 26, 1997 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Rev. John Conrad will officiate with burial at the Cato Cemetery. He was born December 24, 1932 at Green Bay. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School and was employed by Mirro Foley for 18 years until his retirement. Cliff was previously with NASA’s Apollo 8 Program as a ground employee for which he received the Commemorative Medallion which carried a metal from man’s first flight to the moon. Survivors include friends, Harold and Agnes Lawrence, with whom he resided the past 21 years; two cousins, John Kirch, Manitowoc, Mrs. John(Janet) Bonin, Manitowoc; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Christina Kirch and his step-father, Henry Spathe. Friends may call at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 - page A2
GLENN KNAPP Glenn Knapp, 71, of Cato, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after surgery. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion United Evangelical Brethren Church, Reedsville, the Rev. H. A. Bernhardt officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Cato. Knapp was born July 5, 1893, at Bristol, Wis., son of Samuel and Florence Dixon Knapp. He married the former Laura Schonscheck Oct. 28, 1932, at Bristol where the couple farmed and Mr. Knapp was a carpenter until 1951. Surviving are the wife, two daughters, Mrs. Edgar Lambrecht of Cato and Mrs. Milton Buss, of Newton, a son, Wendell of Manitowoc, a brother, Harvey of Kenosha, a sister, Mrs. Ethel Braund of Waterford, Wis., and five grand- children. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and after 11 a.m. at the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 27, 1964 P. 5
LAURA KNAPP Mrs. Glenn (Laura) Knapp, 84, who resided with a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lannbrecht of 4233 Brodtke Rd., Cato, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, March 29, at the residence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Town of Cato. Mrs. Knapp, nee Laura Schscheck, was born July 28, 1898, in the Town of Bristol, Kenosha County, daughter of the late Adolph and Nettie Bohn Schscheck. She was married to Glenn Knapp Oct. 28, 1922, in Kenosha County. He preceded her in death July 26, 1964. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and Harriet Knapp of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Alta and Edgar Lannbrecht of Cato and Winifred and Milton Buss of Newton; a brother, Roy Schscheck of Kenosha; five grandchildren, Randy Knapp, Carolyn Jensen, Linda Mathias and Merlin and Lyle Lannbrecht and five great grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 1983 P. 3 ******** (28 July 1898/Mar. 1983)
MARGARET BOHMAN KOLBECK Notes from Cato Mrs. Margaret Kohlbeck died at her home in the Town of Cato, Sept. 16. Mrs. Kohlbeck was seventy-nine years of age and up to the last year had always enjoyed the very best of health. Four children survive, Matt and John of Cato, Mrs. John Powell of the Town of Franklin and Mrs. Henry Krohn of Lakewood, Wis. Funeral services were held from St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, burial at the Cato Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 29, 1921
FRIEDERICKE CHRISTIANA KRUEGER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Nov. 1892: Death in Reedsville today of Mrs. Friederike Christiana Krueger (nee Lozenz), widow of John Krueger who died 11 yrs. ago. The deceased, who was born in Fuerstenwerder, Ukermark, reached the age of almost 77 yrs. and leaves 8 grown children. Her funeral took place on Thurs. of last week with Pastor Brenner officiating.
JOHANN KRUEGER Mr. Krueger, one of the old settlers of this part of the county, died suddenly of apoplexy at his home near Cato village, last week. He was returning to the house from attending to his stock when he dropped down into an unconscious state and died in a short time after. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Cato on Thursday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 5, 1882
DOROTHY B. SKINKIS LUEBKE Mrs. Bob (Dorothy) Luebke, age 62 of St. Nazianz, Wis., died unexpectedly Friday, January 7, 2000 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm will officiate, with burial in the Cato Cemetery. The former Dorothy Wendt was born May 6, 1937 in the town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Erwin and Alma Gauger Wendt. She attended St. John Lutheran School in Maribel and the Manitowoc Vocational School. In the past, Dorothy had worked for Roorbach Greenhouse and the Branch Cheese Factory. On May 16, 1998, Dorothy was married to Bob Luebke at Pinecrest Historical Village. She loved flowers and had a natural green thumb and loved to go dancing. Survivors include her husband, Bob, St. Nazianz; one son and daughter-in-law, Brian (Teresa) Skinkis, Cato; one daughter and son-in-law, Annette (Jim) Delsman, Rockwood; seven grandchildren; one step-son and his wife, Joe (Lisa) Luebke, Manitowoc; two step-daughters and their husbands, Tina (Jeff) Kvitek, Maribel, Amy (Russ) Teresinksi, Manitowoc; five step-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Harry (Mary) Wendt, Maribel; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Delores (Arnold) Herzog, Jr., Manitowoc, Arlene (Steve) Schrieber, Manitowoc; one aunt, Helen Fennell, Milwaukee; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law, Kenneth Luebke, Manitowoc, Wallace (Edna) Luebke, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Monday from 5-9 p.m. and on Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald times - Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000 - page A2 ******** (06 May 1937/07 Jan 2000/SSDI)
HAROLD J. MALESKI Harold (Chuck) Maleski, 69, of 3829 Brodtke Road, Cato, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral sericese will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home, the Rev. Karl Goodfellow officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Cato. Mr. Maleski was born Oct. 30, 1915 in Bristol, Wis., son of the late John and Mary Schonscheck Maleski. He was a well driller and foreman for American Brass of Kenosha. He retired in 1974. He married Marjorie Quirk in 1944. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Pat Maynard of Kentucky; three stepsons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Barbara Quirk Jr., Antioch, Ill.; Ollie and Joyce Quirk of Janesville; Leslie and Arleen Quirk of Royaltol, Ill.; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday,March 4, 1985 - page 3
JOHN MALESKI John H. Maleski, 84, of Cato, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Cato. Mr. Maleski was born April 15, 1888, in Salem Township, Kenosha County. He farmed there many years before moving to Bristol where he was employed by the county as a shop mechanic. He married Mary Schonscheck May 20, 1913, at Bristol. In April, 1958 the couple moved to Cato. Mrs. Maleski preceded him in death Oct. 12, 1964. Survivors include a son, Harvel, of Garden Grove, Calif., two brothers, Fred and Joe, and a sister, Mrs. Minnie LaMure, of Bristol; a granddaughter and two great grandchildren, of Raceland, Kentucky; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1972
MARJORIE M. MALESKI Mrs. Harold (Marjorie) Maleski, 72, of 3829 Brodtke Road, Cato, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 23, at her residence. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Cato. Mrs. Maleski was born September 16, 1912, at Black River Falls, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frank and Gena Peterson Kersting. She married Harold Maleski in 1944. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1985. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Barbara Quirk Jr., of Antioch, Illinois; Ollie and Joyce Quirk of Janesville and Leslie and Arleen Quirk of Royalton, Illinois; a step daughter, Pat Maynard of Kentucky; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survived. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday until the hour of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, June 24, 1985 - page 3
MARY MALESKI Mrs. John Maleski, 72, of Cato died Monday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss of Manitowoc officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Cato. Mrs. maleski was born Oct. 3, 1892 at Bristol, Kenosha County, daughter of the late Adolph and Henrietta Bohn Schonschek. She was married to Mr. Maleski at Bristol May 20, 1941, and the couple resided there until 1958, locating at Cato. Survivors are the husband, a son, Harold of Anaheim, Calif., a brother, Roy, of Kenosha, two sistere, Mrs. Minnie Pagenkopf, of Kenosha and Mrs. Laura Knapp, of Cato, a grandchild and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 13, 1964 pg. M-11
FLORENCE MASON Mrs. Chas. Mason age 25 years passed away Feb. 2nd. She has been married only 13 months and has gone to meet her baby. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 9, 1893 ******** /beloved wife of/Ch. Mason/
JARED MASON (First publication Oct. 7, 1880.) No. 93. IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Jared Mason, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Robert E. Rickaby, of Cato, Manitowoc county, Wis., representing among other things that Jared Mason, late of the town of Cato, aforesaid, on the 1st day of September, A.D., 1880, at Oshkosh, wis., died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state and county, and that the said petitioner is a son-in-law of said deceased, and praying that Administration of said estate be to William Hempton granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Tuesday, the 9th day of November, A.D., 1880, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc, in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 6th day of October, A.D., 1880. Michael Kirwan, County Judge. J.S. Anderson, Atty. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 21, 1880 P. 3
RUTH MASON Mrs. Mason, relic of the last Jared Mason of Cato Falls, died, at the residence of her son Mr. Isiah Mason of New Lisbon. Her remains were brought home and buried in the cemetery at Cato Falls last Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 31, 1883
EMMA MILLER Mrs. Emma R. Miller, 74, of Rt. 2, Suring, Wis., a native of Cato, died Tuesday afternoon at Oconto Falls Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Soulek Funeral Home, Oconto Falls. Burial will be in Town of Cato Cemetery. Mrs. Miller was born June 16, 1892 in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Olaf and Carrie Moe Thone. She was married to John Miller and the couple lived in Cato for several years and then located in the Suring-Kelly Lake area in 1920 and farmed. He died Feb. 4, 1933. A son, a brother and two sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ellsward (Dorothy) Guseck of Sheboygan; four sons, Clarence of rural Lena, Leonard of Two Rivers, Gordon of Sheboygan and Donald of rural Suring; two brothers, Raymond of Clarks Mills and Orien of rural Suring; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Robley and Mrs. Norman Anderson of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Aug. 17, 1966 - page M17
ERNST MILLER Ernst Miller, who in former years conducted a farm in the vicinity of Reedsville, died yesterday morning at his home at Oconto. His remains will arrive at Cato today. The decedent was but forty-four years old but has been ailing for a number of years. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, July 1, 1921 pg. 3
JOHN MILLER (d. 1933) JOHN MILLER OF CATO DIES Funeral Services Are To Be Held On Wednesday John E. Miller, 49, native of Cato and for the last 29 years an Oconto country farmer, died Sunday morning at 6 o’clock at St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay. He had been ailing for a year and underwent an operation last September. The body was taken to the home of a sister, Mrs. Charles Miller, Town of Gilmore, Brown county, where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Later services will be held at the Cato church and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Miller was born at Cato, Dec. 27, 1883. Twenty years ago he married Emma Thone at the Gjerpen church. They took up their residence on a farm at Oconto. The widow, one daughter and four sons, survive, together with two brothers, Ed of Manitowoc and William of Reedsville, two step-brothers, Ervin and Alfred of Two rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Orillia Dahlquist, Greenleaf, Mrs. Tillie Miller, Glemnore, and Mrs. Emma Erickson, Cato; three step sisters, Mrs. Roy Curtis, Manitowoc, Mrs. Blanche Scotty and Mrs. Elsie McGuire, Cato. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 6, 1933 pg. 2
JOHN MILLER (d. 1912) JOHN MILLER, CATO, KILLED IN ACCIDENT Thrown From Wagon And Death Results In Few Seconds Son Is Witness To The Accident John Miller, Sr. one of the most prominent farmers of Manitowoc county and a resident of Cato for half a century, was instantly killed this morning by being thrown from his wagon. Mr. Miller's son John Miller Jr., witnessed the accident which happened within 200 rods of the Miller home, two miles from Cato. Mr. Miller was breaking a young colt which he had raised, driving the animal with another horse and was returning to his home after exercising the team for an hour. While descending a hill near his farm the neckyoke broke and the tongue of the wagon was released and dropped to the ground. The tongue struck an obstruction and Mr. Miller, who was giving attention to an attempt to check his team, was thrown over the dashboard of the wagon, headforemost and he was almost instantly killed. The accident was witnessed by Mr. Miller's son, John, who from the farm yard noted the approach of his father and had started to meet him to take charge of the team when he saw his father thrown from the seat. Hastening to reach the scene, young Miller reached his father in time to receive a farewell look though the injured man was unable to speak and expired within a few seconds. The son secured the team and carried his father to the house, a short distance away and then summoned a physician but nothing could be done. Mr. Miller had secured a fatal injury to the skull by striking on his head when thrown from the wagon. No inquest will be held. Mr. Miller was past 70 years of age and was one of the best known men of the section in which he resided. Mr. Miller had been twice married and is survived by his second wife and a large family of children. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the late home at Cato. Manitowoc Daily Herald Friday, May 24, 1912 pg. 1 ******** Notes From Cato Friday morning, May 24, when returning from the cheese factory, and when within thirty rods of his own gat, John A. Miller was instantly killed. In going down a little grade the ring in the neck yoke broke loose and the pole of the wagon dropped down. Mr. Miller evidently tried to stop the horses but the wagon, running upon them, frightened them and they started to run. The wagon kept the road for ten or fifteen rods and then swung off into the ditch. The pole stuck into the ground about three feet and then broke at the draw pin freeing the horses and completely over turning the wagon. Mr. miller was thrown about twenty feet, landing square on his head, his watch, knife, and pocket book being jerked out of his pockets where he struck. He was picked up almost immediately but was dead at the time. John Alfred Miller, was born Nov. 28, 1846 in Manitowoc City, died May 24, 1912. In 1845 his parents came to America and lived for a short time in Manitowoc City, later settling on a wild farm in the town of Newton. In 1868 they came to the town of Cato where they remained until death claimed them. They were buried in Cato. July 15, 1869 John Miller was married to Mary A. Hallfrisch, who died Aug. 13, 1891. Of this union there were born 9 children of whom there are living at the present time: Mrs. Zela French, Cato; Mrs. Chas. Miller, Brown Co.; Wm. Miller, Cato; Ernest Miller, Oconto Falls; Eli Miller, Cato; John Miller, Jr., Cato; Mrs. Wm. Quirk, Cato. After the death of his first wife he married Sophia Hartman. Of this union there was born 7 children of whom five are living, Elsie, Erwin, Alfred, Helen and Blanche. Forty years ago he settled on the farm that has since been his home, developing it from a wilderness into one of as good farms as any in the town. Mr. Miller leaves one of the largest estates in the town and will be missed outside of the family both socially and in the business world. Similar to the death of Mr. Miller was the death of his oldest brother, a Methodist minister, who was killed about fifty years ago in a like accident. In tribute to him as he had been he was followed to his final resting place by one of the largest processions ever formed in the town, about eighty-five teams being in line. The casket was covered with the choicest of flowers. Besides his wife and children Mr. Miller is survived by one brother Chas. Miller, Sr., of Brown Co. and one sister Mrs. O.S. Piper of Cato. Always a good husband and an indulgent father it seems hard that when he might have taken some of the ease and comfort of life after years of steady hard work, he should meet with a violent death. "God's will, not ours be done." Mrs. Miller and family wish to thank the general public for their sympathy, and the Rev. Greather of the Reformed Lutheran church of Manitowoc for his words of comfort, and all those who assisted in their hour of trial and sorrow. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 30, 1912 pg. 8 ******** (Order to Hear Petition For Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County Court, In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of John A. Miller, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Sophia Miller, of town of Cato, in said county, representing among other things that John A. Miller an inhabitant of said county, on the 24th day of May, A.D. 1912, at said town, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate by to William Morgan of said town granted. It Is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 2nd day of July, A.D., 1912, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 29th day of May A.D. 1912. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Jduge. Hougen & Brady, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 6, 1912 P. 4
LENA B. MILLER Miss Lena Miller, a former county resident, died Tuesday afternoon at Antigo, where she had resided for many years. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Miller of Cato, she was born in that town. Survivors are two brothers, Bruno and George, both of Antigo. Burial will be in the Cato cemetery Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 21, 1943 P. 2
MARTHA C. MILLER (d. 1911) Notes From Cato: News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Theo. Miller, a former resident of Cato, at her home near New Richmond where the family had made their home the past three years. Mrs. Miller was well known and had a host of friends in this neighborhood who mourn her death. A husband and three children survive. Her remains will be brought to Cato for burial. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, August 24, 1911 pg. 8 ******** Notes From Cato: On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Angel of Death entered the home of Theo. Miller and took away the wife and mother. Mrs. Miller, formerly Martha Albright, was born in the town of Newton, Manitowoc county, forty-three years ago, being one of a large family. On Jan. 1, 1887 she was married to Theo. Miller. Until three years ago they lived on a farm near Cato. Removing to Antigo, they remained about a year when they moved to St. Croix county, their present home. Up to the hour of her death Mrs. Miller was enjoying rather better health than usual. A little after one o'clock Tuesday, having but shortly finished dinner, Mrs. Miller was stricken with heart failure, and passed away almost immediately. It was decided to bring the remains to the old home at Cato for burial. About thirty teams followed in procession from the Miller home to New Richmond, a distance of about ten miles remaining until the train left at 10 o'clock that night. At seven o'clock Friday morning about twenty teams met the funeral party at Valders. Through the kindness of David Morgan the body was brought to his home, on the farm joining the old Miller home, and remained there until Saturday, when the funeral was held at Cato. Rev. Potter of Manitowoc conducted the services, the sons being rendered by Mr. Smith of Brillion. A cortege of about seventy-five teams voiced the sentiment of the community and clearly showed the esteemed and respected position always held by the deceased and those who survive her. Mrs. Miller was the mother of four children, one girl dying in early childhood. Those who survive her are: Bruno, Lena and George, all of whom are living at home. Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Miller is survived by her mother and a number of brothers and sisters. Mr. Miller and family wish to express their most heartfelt thanks to friends and former neighbors for all the acts of kindness and sympathy so graciously done for them in their hour of sorrow. "Glitters the dew and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands for a mute farewell. And yet I know past all doubting, truly And knowledge greater than grief can dim I know, as he loved, he will love me duly Yea, better e'en better than I loved him. And as I walk by the vast calm river. The awful river so dread to see, I say, "Thy breadth and thy depth forever Are bridged by his thoughts that cross to me.' "
MARTHA MILLER (d. 1947) Mrs. Martha Miller, former town of Rockland resident, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emily Russell of Chicago. Death was due to lingering illness. The body will arrive here Wednesday and will be taken to the Reedsville Co-op funeral home where it may be viewed Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held at the Co-op funeral home at 1 p.m. Thursday with burial in the Cato cemetery. Mrs. Miller was the former Martha Bratz. Her husband, Ernest Miller, died many years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Sam Brazeau of Gillette, Mrs. Albert Wagner of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. Russell of Chicago; five brothers, Richard of Valders, Fred of Cato and August, Henry and Adolph of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Nels Thronson of Valders and Otto Reinke of Rockland; and seven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 1, 1947 P.2
MARY A. MILLER Clarks Mills January 24, Miss Mary Miller, daughter of John Miller is seriously ill with diphtheria. Brillion News - Fri., Jan. 29, 1897
RAYMOND SHERMAN EUGENE MILLER Cato Notes The Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miller early Friday morning July 4th and took away from them their infant child, Raymond Sherman. A few weeks ago the child was taken sick but was reported to hae been speedily recovering until Friday morning when it suddenly got ill and died. Although nothing in the line of medical aid was spared, the child died. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Cato Presbyterian Church, Rev. Koch of Reedsville officiating. Brillion News - Fri., July 11, 1913 ******** Raymond Sherman Miller (co. death index v.12 p.138) Baby -Feb. 25, 1913-July 4, 1913 Son of John A. Miller and Emma Thon (both born Wisconsin) Born Wisconsin Died from "broncho pneumonia" Buried at cemetery in Cato
THEODORE MILLER CATO PIONEER DIES AT ANTIGO Burial In Oak Grove Cemetery Wednesday Afternoon Theodore Miller, pioneer of the town of Cato, who died at the family home Sunday at Antigo, will be buried at Oak Grove cemetery, Cato, Wednesday at 2 p.m., according to notification received by relatives in this county today. Funeral services will be held at the home at Antigo Wednesday at 10 a.m. under the auspices of the Odd Fellows order with which the late Mr. Miller was affiliated. Survivors include two sons, Bruno and George, and a daughter, Lena, all of Antigo. Mr. Miller was 69 years old. He left Manitowoc county 30 years ago to live at Antigo and he served as chairman of the town of Antigo for some time. His death followed an extended illness. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 21, 1936 P. 2
HENRY MILLS CATO. H. Mills, an old and aged resident of this place, died last Saturday after a lingering illness. He was interred Tuesday at the Cato cemetery, the Rev. Hornton of Manitowoc officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, April 3, 1902
MAGDELENA MULLER FORMER TWO CREEKS WOMAN DIES AT ANTIGO Body of Mrs. Magdalena Miller Buried at Cato Mrs. Magdalena Miller, a former resident of Manitowoc county whose death occurred at Antigo, was buried at Cato today, the body being accompanied by relatives from Antigo where she had made her home with her son, Theodore Miller. Decedent was 75 years of age. Mrs. Magdalena Miller, nee Nielson, was born July 8, 1839 at Tondren, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She immigrated to America in 1864, coming by way of boat to Two Creeks, near Manitowoc. She was married on November 6, 1865 to William C. Miller at Manitowoc. One son, Theodore, was born to them, and survives. During their entire married life they lived in the county of Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1890. Since then Mrs. Miller has been making her home with her son. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 15, 1915, Page 4 ******** CATO The funeral of Mrs. Magdalena Miller was held from the Presbyterian church here Saturday. Mrs. Miller was born in Germany 76 years ago. Coming to America at the age of 25 years, she married William Miller and settled on a farm in the town of Cato. Mr. Miller died twenty five years ago, Mrs. Miller making her home with her only son, Theodore, since that time. At the time of her death she was living at Antigo where she located a short while ago. Mrs. Miller had a host of friends as evidenced by the large number attending the funeral. Rev. Axtel of Manitowoc officiated at the funeral services. Theodore Miller, Bruno Miller and Plyn French of Antigo and Charles Miller and family of Shirley were here for the funeral of Mrs. Miller. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 19, 1915, Page 5 ******** "Notes From Cato." Saturday May 15 saw the last sad rites performed, at Cato church, for Magdalena Miller (sic). Mrs. Miller was born at Tondern, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany July 8, 1839. She came to America in 1864. On the fourth day of Nov. 1865, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, she was married to Wm. Miller. About 30 years ago she was left a widow, and has since made her home with her son, and only child, Theodore Miller, now located at Antigo. Mrs. Miller was a resident of Cato from Feb. 1867 up to about seven years ago, when she moved with her son to St. Croix Do., this state. About a year ago Mr. Theo. Miller disposed of his holdings near New Richmond, and since that time has made his home at Antigo where his mother died last Thursday. Honored and respected in life, Mrs. Miller was met, on her last return to her old home by a large number of her former friends and neighbors. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Axtell of Manitowoc assisted by Prof. Horstmeier. Free from earthly cares may she rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 20, 1915 P. 8 ******** Mr. Anton Grisinger of Antigo who came here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Miller, visited with friends over Sunday. Accompanied by Mr. Theo. Miller he returned home Monday morning. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 20, 1915 P. 8
ANNA MARGERETH NATE Mrs. Nate, mother of J.D.Nate of Franklin, died on Sunday last. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Cato. She was quite well advanced in years. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 14, 1895 pg. 3
JOHN BERNHARD NATE (First pbulication Dec. 21, 1882.) No. 107 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC-ss. Probate Office, Manitowoc, Dec. 15th A.D., 1882. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Bernard Nate, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an insturment in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Bernard Nate, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Jacob D. Nate, who is named and appointed in and by said last will as the executor thereof, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state, and letters testamentary be issued thereon as required by law: Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 16th day of January, A.D., 1883, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the court, R.D. Smart, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 18, 1883 P. 3
JOSEPH NATE Joseph Nate, pioneer resident of the Town of Franklin died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Louis Simmet, 1807 Western Ave., Sunday at the age of 71 years. He was never married and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Interment was at Cato. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 9, 1920 ******** *Note: He was place here because his parents are here.
HANNAH NICHOLS IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Lemuel P. Nickols, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Hannah Nichols, Administratrix of said estate, setting forth the amount of personal estate that has come to her hands and the deposition thereof, and that Eugeuie (sic), Mary, George C., Charles B. and Lemuel P. Nichols are minor heirs of said deceased, under the age of twenty-one (21) years, and a description of the real estate of which said deceased died seized, and the condition and value of the same, and praying that license be to her granted to sell all of the following described tract of land, to-wit: The east one-half of the southwest one-quarter of section number one (1), in Township number nineteen (19), north of Range number twenty-one (21) East, containing eighty acres of land, be it the same more or less. And it appearing by said petition that there is not sufficient personal property in the hands of said Administratrix to pay said debts, and support, maintain and educate said minors, and that it is necessary in order to pay the same, and to support, maintain and educate said minors, to sell all of the above described tract of land. It is therefore ordered, that all persons interested in said estate appear before the Judge of this Court on the 8th day of May, A.D. 1876 at ten o'clock a.m., at the office of the County Judge of said county, in the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, then and there to show cause (if any there be) why license should not be granted to the said Hannah Nichols, Administratrix of said estate, to sell the said real estate (unreadable sentence). And it is further ordered that a copy of this order shall be published for five successive week, prior to the day of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed and published at the city of Manitowoc, in said County, and personally served on all persons interested in said estate residing in said county at least fourteen days before said hearing. Dated Manitowoc, April 1?th. 1876. By the Court; T. G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 13, 1876 P. 2
LEMUEL P. NICHOLS NICHOLS – In the town of Rockland, January 15th of pleurisy, Lemuel P. Nichols, Esq, Chairman of the town, he was born in Springfield, Mass, aged 43 years, 11 months and 4 days. He leaves a disconsolate widow and six children and a large circle of brothers and sisters to mour his irreparable loss; he was a kind, loving husband and an affectionate father, and a highly respected citizen by all who knew him, his illness was brief, during which he expressed frequently that his life was in Jesus and a willingness to submit to God’s will and it pleased God to come to the power of his Spirit and speak peace to his soul, and enable him to claim the promises of the Scriptures, and to say, “I know that my Redeemer liveth,” and he has redeemed me. The wave of sorrow rolls deep over the mourning widow’s heart, and may God in mercy send a balm to the wounded heat which only eternity can heal. “While we are weeping over friends gone from earth Angels are singing their heavenly birth; Welcome, O Welcome to our happy shore, Victory, Victory, weep you no more.” Manitowoc Tribune - Jan. 23, 1873 - page 4 ******** From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - 1873 We are sorry to record the death of Mr. L.P. Nichols of Rockland yesterday at 11 o'clock am. The deceased was one of the trusted men of his town and a member of the county board of supervisors. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 18, 1923 ******** From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - 1873 Died in the Town of Rockland, on the eighth day of January, 1873, L.P. Nichols, in the forty-fourth year of his age. The deceased was born in Springfield, Mass., in the year 1829 and has been a resident of this county for the last eighteen years, was universally respected by those who came in contact with him in the cares of life, was a kind husband and the affectionate father of six children, who are left to mourn his loss and revere his memory. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 25, 1923 ******** IN PROBATE, Manitowoc County Court. State of Wisconsin, Manitowoc County-ss In the matter of the estate of Lemuel P. Nichols, deceased. on this 15th day of April A.D. 1873 upon reading and filing the petition of Hannah Nichols, widow of deceased, stating that Lemuel P. Nichols, late of Rockland in the County of Manitowoc died intestate on or about the 10th day of January 1873, and praying that she be appointed Administratrix of said estate; it ie (sic) ordered, that said application be heard before me, at the Probate Office, in the city of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc on the 19th day of May, A.D. 1874, at 10 o'clock A.m. And it is further ordered, that notice of such application and hearing be given by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks, once in each week, in the Manitowoc Tribune a newspaper printed ins aid city and county, prior to said hearing. By the Court. W.W. Waldo, County Judge. Manitowoc Tribune, April 24, 1873 P. 1 ******** IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of Lemuel R. Nechols (sic) deceased. Letters of administration in said matter being on the 19th day of May, A.D., 1873, granted to Hannah Nichols of Rockland, Manitowoc County Wis., and no one having required the appointment of commissioners on said estate, it is ordered that the time of four months from the date hereof be and the same is hereby allowed to the said Hannah Nichols in which to dispose of the estate and pay the debts and legacies of the said deceased. And it is further ordered that notice thereof be given to the heirs of the said deceased and to all persons interested by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at the city and County of Manitowoc Wis. Dated Manitowoc, May 10th, 1875. By the Court. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, June 3, 1875 P. 2
ELLA C. O'CONNELL Death on Thurs. of 46 yr. old Mrs. O'Connell, wife of Clarks Mills resident Dr. O'Connell, of inflammation of the lower abdomen. She is survived by herhusband and 2 children. The burial took place Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896 ******** DIED – The iron heart of death knows no pity and in its silent course has crept into a home this past week and removed one whose place cannot be filled. The many friends of Mrs. R. S. O'Connell were shocked last Friday to hear of her sudden death. She was attacked last Tuesday by a severe form of peritonitis and died of the same on Thursday evening. She leaves a husband and two sons to mourn her loss besides a large circle of friends. The remains were interred at Cato and the services were conducted by the Rev. ? Rederus. Those who attended from this place were Dr. and Mrs. E. Meyer, Dr. and Mrs. I.N. McComb, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Williams. Brillion News – Fri., Feb. 21, 1896 ******** Cato – The funeral rites of Mrs. R. S. O'Connell occurred at the O'Connell residence Saturday last with a large attendance from this vicinity also many being present from Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Brillion and Kaukauna. Mrs. O'Connell was a kind and affectionate lady and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her many friends and neighbors will miss her pleasant calls. Dr. O'Connell has a great many friends who sincerely regret his loss. Brillion News – Fri., Feb. 21, 1896 ******** From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - 1896 Mrs. R. S. O'Connell of Cato died on February 13. Her illness was of brief duration. She was born in Constable, Franklin County, New York, 46 years ago and was married to Dr. R. S. O'Connell in 18732. They came to Wisconsin that year and took up their residence in Cato. Two boys were the issue of the marriage, Henry, 16 years old and George, 13. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs. Feb. 24, 1921 ******** Ella Culow O'Donnell birth: 1850 New York death: 13 February 1896 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato, Wis. spouse: R.S. O'Connell Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GEO. C. O'CONNELL Geo. O'Connell, son of Dr. O'Connell, of Cato, died at the home of his parents Saturday morning. The body was 17 years of age and death the result of injuries received in an accident lately. He was well known in this city and has many friends who will learn of his death with sorrow. Funeral services were held at Cato today with interment at Pine Grove cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Monday, March 6, 1899 - page 4 ******** Death Sat. morning of the 17-yr. old son of Dr. O'Connel in Cato of pneumonia. The funeral service was held in the Pine Grove Church and burial was in Cato. About 100 vehicles were in the funeral procession. Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1899 ******** From the Files of the Pilot - Thirty Years Ago - 1899 George O'Connell, soon of Dr. O'Connell of Cato died on Saturday last at the home of his parents of pneumonia. He was a young man who had passed his sixteenth birthday and an active, intelligent and promising young man. His funeral was held on Tuesday and he was buried beside his mother who died a few years ago. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., March 7, 1929
R. S. O'CONNELL DR. R.S. O'CONNEL SUFFERS STROKE OF PARALYSIS While Out on a Call Dr. R.S. O'Connel of Cato, one of the best known physicians of the county, suffered a stroke of paralysis while at Valders late Wednesday evening and is at his home in Cato in critical condition as a result. The stroke affected the entire left side of left side of the body and rendered Dr. O'Connel helpless. Drs. Pritchard and Falge of this city are in attendance upon the unfortunate victim and there is hope that Dr. O'Connel may recover. Dr. O'Connel had been summoned to Valders on a professional call during the evening and was administering to his patient shortly before midnight when he suffered the attack and was rendered helpless. He was able to direct those who assisted him in preparations for his removal to his home at Cato and insisted upon being taken there at once. Drs. Pritchard and Falge were summoned from this city and reached Cato shortly after the arrival of Dr. O'Connel and he was given every attention. Though it was at first feared that the stroke was a fatal one, the condition of Dr. O'Connel is somewhat improved today and physicians say that there is some hope that he may survive. Locating in Cato thirty or more years ago, Dr. O'Connel had a wide acquaintance throughout the county and as physician and man is held in high esteem. He is about 60 years of age and a native of New York state and during the Civil War resided with his parents at Chattanooga and during one of the engagements of the two armies was injured by a shell, though not enlisted. Dr. O'Connel's family consists of wife and one son, Hal O'Connel who resides at Fond du Lac and is a conductor on the Wisconsin Central. Dr. O'connel has been prominent on the County Medical Society of which he has served as president and secretary and has been well known in county affairs. Many friends will hope for recovery. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Nov. 21, 1907 - page 1 ******** Dr. Richard S. O'Connell of Cato, who we recently reported as having suffered a stroke, died Monday morning from its effects. He was born in the State of New York and has been a practicing doctor in Cato since 1873. He leaves his widow and a son. The funeral was held Tuesday morning in Cato. Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec., 1907 ******** Failing to rally from a stroke of paralysis which he suffered three weeks ago, Dr. R. S. O'Connell died at his home in Cato at an early hour this morning, death being calm and peaceful. For twenty-four hours proceeding death it was apparent that the patient was failing rapidly and the end was not unexpected. Dr. O'Connell sustained a stroke of paralysis while on a professional call at Valders. The funeral will be held at Cato Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and many friends from this city will be in attendance. Dr. O'Connell was one of the best known physicians of the county and as a man and friend was esteemed by the community of which he had been a resident for more than thirty years. He was a native of New York, born there sixty-one years ago, and came west in 1875, locating at Cato and establishing a practice. A year later he returned east but was absent only a few months when be returned here and has since made Cato his home. Dr. O'Connell was twice married and is survived by a widow and one son, Hal, a resident of Fond du Lac where he is employed by Wisconsin Central. During his residence in the county Dr. O'Connell had been actively identified with public affairs and was a leader in the republican party. He was much interested in his profession and was one of the organizers of the County Medical society and had served as president, secretary and treasurer of the society. Dr. O'Connell was progressive and was one of the promoters of the Eastern Wisconsin Telephone Co., which established a telephone line through Cato and adjoining towns. He was a man universally respected and his death will occasion widespread sorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald December 9, 1907 pg. 1 ******** Dr. R. S. O'Connell died at his home in Cato at an early hour Monday morning. His death was due to apoplexy, he having been stricken while in attendance on a patient at Valders a little more than two weeks ago. Deceased was born in New York sixty-one years ago and came west in 1873, settling in Cato, where he has since made his home. During these years he built up a large practice in his chosen profession, and it is safe to say that no man in the central portion of the county was better known or more highly respected than Dr. O'Connell. His genial nature, large heartedness and kind disposition will long be remembered by those in the community in which he lived. He was twice married and is survived by a wife, and one son, Hal O'Connell of Fond du Lac, a conductor on the Wisconsin Central. Six brothers and one sister also survive him. The funeral took place at Cato Tuesday forenoon and a number from this city attended. Manitowoc Pilot, December 12, 1907
******* IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court. In the Matter of the Estate of Richard S. O'Connell, deceased. Notice To Creditors: Letters of Administration on said Estate having been issued to Katherine O'Connell on the 19th day of December A.D. 1907, and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims, of which notice is hereby given, and further that the undersigned will, on the third Tuesday of April, May and June 1908, at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, examine and adjust all such claims and demands so presented and filed. Dated December 19, 1907. John Chloupek, County Judge. Nash & Nash Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, December 26, 1907 P.4
H.B. PALMER Hiram B. Palmer, died on Sunday at the home of his son, George in this city. He was 78 years of age and was born at Albridge, N.Y. Mr. Palmer has resided here with his son four months. Although in good health when he arrived, he has for the past several weeks been helpless from the infirmities of old age. He was formerly a salesman for the Singer Sewing Machine Co. His remains were taken to his former home, Cato, where the funeral occurred Tuesday, Rev. Jos. S. Morris officiating. The Reporter - Sat., Nov. 22, 1913 ******** Notes From Two Rivers: Hiram B. Halmer (sic), age 78, died at the home of his son George in this city on Sunday. The deceasd (sic) was born at Albridge, N.Y. For a number of years he resided in Cato where his remains were interred Tuesday. Rev. Morris of this city conducted the services. For many years Mr. Palmer held the position of traveling salesman for the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Maching Company. He resided in this city about a year. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 20, 1913 P. 8
SUSAN PALMER Mrs. Susan Victoria Palmer, aged 82 years, died Tuesday of last week. Her death was due to pneumonia following an injury in a fall recently. She formerly resided in Cato but had lived in this city for several years. She is survived by four sons, George and Orrin, this city, William, California and F.D. Palmer at Grimms. The funeral was held last Thursday at Cato. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 26, 1925 ******** (1880 Town of Cato Census H.B. Palmer 45; Susan Palmer wife 36; Charles Palmer son 18; Avon Palmer son 17; William Palmer son 15; Fred Palmer son 14) ******** (1900 Town of Cato Census Heironn Palmer 65; Susan wife 57; Rachel Clark aunt 76)
HAROLD PELTON CATO. The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pelton died last Sunday night, and was interred in Cato cemetery on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, March 28, 1901. ******** Harold Pelton birth: 3 March 1899 Illinois death: 24 March 1901 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato residence: 1901 Cato, Manitowoc Co. father: Charles Pelton mother: Minnie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ALONZO PIPER ALONZO PIPER, 79, DIES HERE SUNDAY EVENING Alonzo Piper, 79, 338 S. Jackson street, died Sunday evening after ailing for some time with heart and kidney trouble. He is survived by his wife and four children, Mrs. Arthur Nohr, Theodore Hubbell Piper, Edward Hubbell Piper and Mrs. Charles Williams, all of Green Bay. The body will remain at the Findeisen-Greiser chapel, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday by Adjutant John Kelly of the Salvation Army Burial will be in the cemetery at Cato, Mr. Piper's birthplace. Green Bay Press Gazette Monday, November 11, 1935 pg. 10 ******** PIPER—Funeral services for Alonzo Piper, 79, 338 S. Jackson street, who died Sunday evening, will be conducted at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Findeisen-Greiser chapel by Adjutant John Kelly of the Salvation Army. Burial will be at Cato. Besides his immediate family, Mr. Piper is survived by two brothers, George and James of Oconto Falls. Green Bay Press Gazette Tuesday, November 12, 1935 pg. 17 ******** MAY TELL PIPER TO MAKE HIS EXIT Cato People Have No Time for 50 Year Old Lover of 12 Year old Girl SAYS CHILD IS AFRAID NOW Piper's Plans Revealed When He Charged Cousin With “Trying to Cut Him Out” - Man Has Wife Living Pleadings of twelve year old Josie Edwards that she is frightened by the unwelcome attentions and alleged threats which he has made, may force Lon Piper, a Kansas man who has been sojourning at Cato for some time past, to flee in escape of the wrath of the public, the people of the town having become greatly stirred over the case. Piper's recent attempt to secure a license to marry the child was followed by an investigation that has been made by relatives and the result is that public sentiment is crystallizing into a demand that Piper depart at once. Though it was at first thought that Piper might be unbalanced mentally, this idea has disappeared and Cato now believes that the man is in earnest in his desire to take the child for his wife and this has caused much feeling to be engendered – feeling that does not augur well for Piper should he continue his attentions of which the girl has complained. The application made by Piper, who is 52 years of age, for a marriage license was refused by County Clerk Schaffland and the refusal evidently frightened Piper as he made no application to Probate Judge Chloupek, as he was advised to do, though he visited the office of the latter and was told that complaint had been lodged against him by relatives of the child. Piper's plans were first revealed by a letter which he dispatched to a cousin at Collins who had visited the family where the Edwards girl was staying. In the letter Piper charged his cousin with an attempt to supplant him in the affections of the child whom he declared had promised to wed him and he closed the missive with the urgent demand that the cousin desist in his interference “between me and Josie Edwards”. This letter was turned over to the local authorities and a summons was given Piper to appear and explain and his response was the application to the county clerk for a marriage license. The investigation that was made revealed, it is reported, that Piper had sought to cause trouble among his relatives by circulating stories of various kinds and he had constantly annoyed the family with whom the Edwards child made her home. Expensive gifts were purchased by Piper for the child and he declared his intention of marrying her at once, although the girl says nothing of this kind was ever broached. The girl is a child in years and experience and she became frightened by the actions of Piper and refused to accept his presents. It was at this time that he wrote the letter charging the cousin with attempt to alienate the affections of the girl. The letter, however, formed the basis for the inquiry and its results will probably force Piper to leave the county to escape prosecution. Piper is said to have been married years ago and his wife is believed to be living in the West, the two having separated when Piper came to Wisconsin from Kansas. It is said that the man has a son who is 18 years of age. At Cato, the reputation borne by Piper is not the best and the late escapade has done nothing to help him in the estimation of the public. Piper gave a promise to the authories, it is said, that he would desist in his attentions to the child but later reports from Cato do not indicate that he has fulfilled this. The Edwards child is a daughter of Mrs. J. Edwards and has been making her home with the family of an uncle at Cato. It is probable that Piper will have to leave town. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Fri., Mar. 30, 1906
EDWARD PIPER Death last week in Town Cato of 31-yr. old Edward Piper from consumption. Der Nord Westen, 22 Dec. 1904 ******** Local and Personal: H. Pfeiffer (sic), a well known farmer of the town of Cato, died on Thursday, last week, aged 31 years. The cause of his demise was consumption, from which he had suffered for years. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 22, 1904 pg. 5 ******** Edward E. Piper birth: 27 January 1874 Franklin, Manitowoc Co. death: 15 November 1904 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato, Wis. residence: 1904 Franklin father: James T. Piper mother: Eveline spouse: Ives Rickeby Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** WIDOW IS STILL A CHILD Cato Girl But 17 is Left Widow and Seeks Guardian But 17 years of age and a widow, Mrs. Edward Piper of Cato was in Probate Court today for the appointment of a guardian to have control of the property left her by the husband who died last week. The child widow became a bride more than a year ago before she had attained the age of sixteen and her husband soon after became a victim of consumption which resulted in death a week ago. The widow has property in the value of $1400. Manitowoc Daily Herald ******** Name: Edward Elun Piper Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 15 Jun 1903 Event Place: Wausaukee, Marinette, Wisconsin, United States Event Place (Original): Wausaukee, Marinette, Wisconsin, United States Gender: Male Ethnicity: American Race: white Birthplace: Manitowoc Co., Wis. Father's Name: James Thomas Piper Mother's Name: Evelyn Angeline French Spouse's Name: Ivy Laura Rickaby Spouse's Gender: Female Spouse's Race: white Spouse's Race (Original): white Spouse's Birthplace: Door County, Marinette Spouse's Father's Name: Robert Emmett Rickaby Spouse's Mother's Name: Mary Janette Mason "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930"
EVELYN PIPER AGED RESIDENT OF CATO DIES AT HER SON'S HOME One of the oldest settlers of the town of Cato died last evening being Mrs. Evelyn Piper, whose demise occurred at the home of her son Orin. Deceased was 75 years of age having been born in Vermont Oct. 26, 1845. The family came to Cato in 1865 and has lived in this county ever since. Mrs. Piper's husband died in 1901. Mrs. Piper suffered a stroke of paralysis three weeks ago, and yesterday another, from which she failed to rally. The funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Herald News Tuesday, February 22, 1921 pg. 1
JAMES T. PIPER Death Thurs. in Town Cato of 78-yr. old Thomas Piper, an eminent resident of that town. Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901 (Note: The year and age are right for this to be James.) ******** AN OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY. James T. Piper of Franklin Died a Few Days Ago. HAD LIVED IN COUNTY MANY YEARS. Outside Friends Pay Last Tribute of Respect to His Memory. CAME TO MANITOWOC FROM VERMONT. Took Up His Residence Here in the Year 1843 Making the Rapids His First Home. James T. Piper died at his home in Franklin, near the village of Cato, December 6 and was buried on December 9. The Rev. Mr. Jones of Manitowoc officiated at the funeral and a large number of friends and neighbors gathered to pay a last tribute to all that remained of him. Those that attended the funeral from outside were George A. French and wife of Antigo, Wis.; R.E. and Charles E. French of Antigo, Wis., George W. Piper and James A. Piper, of Kelleybrook, Oconto County. The deceased was born in the Town of Waybridge, Addison county, Vermont, on August 27th, 1823, and came to Wisconsin in 1843. He settled at Manitowoc Rapids, living there for a while; then moving to the Branch. In 1856 he moved to Franklin where he has since resided on a farm. Mr. Piper was married to Christina Miller of Newton on December 25, 1849; four children were born to them: Geo. W.; James A.; Mary and Alonzo T. His first wife, Christina Piper, died October 29, 1862. He was married a second time to Eveline French, April 25th, 1866; two boys were born to them: Orrin A. and Eddie E. His wife and sons above named survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. To these and the friends among whom he lived so many years he leaves an example of a life of industry and strict integrity. Manitowoc Pilot, December 12, 1901
JOSEPHINE PIPER Notes From Whitelaw Mrs. Orin Piper of Franklin died on Thursday of last week, after an illness of 2 years. She is survived by a husband and two children, a mother, two brothers and one sister. The funeral took place last Saturday. Interment was in the cemetery at Cato. The funeral was largely attended. Manitowoc Pilot, January 30, 1908
ORIN PIPER The period of lingering illness which followed an operation performed in March, was ended last night by the death of Orin Piper, 51, at the Holy Family hospital. The deceased was born at Cato, December 31, 1870 and has resided at that place all during his life. The only survivors are his two children, Roland and Hazel, his wife, mother, sisters and brothers having preceded him in death. The funeral of Mr. Piper will be held Friday afternoon with services at the late home and burial at Cato. Mr. Piper was a member of the Modern Woodman's lodge. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, May 3, 1922 pg. 1
RUBEN PIPER Ruben Piper Find A Grave Index Name Ruben Piper Birth: 1795 Vermont, USA Death: Mar., 1860 Cato Manitowoc County Wisconsin, USA Event Type Burial Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America Photograph Included Y Affiliate Record Identifier 79862951 Cemetery Cato Heights Cemetery Citing this Record "Find A Grave Index" ******** Probate. State of Wisconsin, Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the last Will and testament of Reuben Piper, deceased. ON reading and filing the petition of Ozias S. Piper, of the town of Franklin in the county of Manitowoc, and State of Wisconsin that advisee (sic) of said deceased he has inherited in common and undivided with Tirza B. Rash of the territory of Kansas, Electa H. Rutherford of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county of Manitowoc, Wealthy J. Gillert of the county of Portage and State of Wisconsin, and James P. Piper of said town of Franklin, all the following described real estate to wit: The south west quarter of the south east quarter, and the south east quarter of the south west quarter of section no. thirty three (33) in township no. twenty (20) north of range no. twenty two (22) east, containing eighty acres of land, and praying that Commissioners be appointed to make partition of said estate; It is ordered, that said petition be heard before me, at my office in the village of Manitowoc, on the 4th day of February A.D. 1861 at 10 o'clock A.M., and it is further ordered, that notice of said application and hearing be given to all persons interested by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks, once in each week, in the Manitowoc Herald a newspaper printed in said county prior to said hearing. Charles H. Walker, County Judge. Date, Dec. 22d 1860. Manitowoc Herald, Thusrday, August 22, 1861 P. 4 ******** *Note: The following is his daughter's obit. Died – In the village of Manitowoc, May 12, 1864 of tumors of twenty years' standing, Mrs. Electa Ann, wife of W. Rutherford. She bore her suffering without a murmur and died happy, trusting in Jesus for her support. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 24, 1864
SEYMOUR PIPER Death in Town Cato of Moses Seymour Piper, one of the pioneer settlers of our county, at age 76. The deceased, who was born in the State of Vermont, came to Manitowoc County in 1845 and has resided in Town Cato since 1853. He has been ill for 40 years. A widow, 3 children and 3 grandchildren survive him. Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1908 ******** Ozias Seymour Piper of Franklin, a pioneer resident of the county, died last Saturday, aged 76 years. He had been an invalid for many years. He was born in Vermont in 1832 and came to Wisconsin in 1845, settling in Franklin in 1853, where he had since resided. Besides a wife three grandchildren survive him. They are Jerome and Charles Hempton of Franklin, and Mrs. Edna Schulz of Marshfield. The funeral took place monday at Cato. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 27, 1908 pg. 1
MARGARET BROWN PLAYFAIR Notes From Grimms: On Saturday of last week Mrs. Margaret Playfair was called away from this earth to begin life anew in the land of eternal joy and happiness. She was born in Scotland in 1830 and had attained the ripe old age of 81. She was a kind and indulgent mother and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Mrs. Playfair was a convert to the Catholic faith, having been converted a few years ago and during this time was a firm supporter of the Catholic church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thomas O'Heran, with whom she had made her home for several years. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning from St. Patrick's church, a solemn requiem high mass being sung by Rev. R.H. MacDonald assisted by Rev. Fathers Kerstens of Osman and Casey of Lebanon. Interment was in the cemetery at Cato where she was laid to rest beside the grave of her husband who died some years ago. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 26, 1911 pg. 8
WM. PLAYFAIR Mr. Playfair, an old and respected resident of Franklin, died on the evening of Saturday last. Mr. Playfair was the earliest settler of what is now Franklin, and was preceded by a very few in what formerly constituted the town of Maple Grove, i.e. Cato, Rockland, Franklin and Maple Grove. His home was the objective point of the early settlers of this section and many can testify to his kindness in these pioneer days when the sight of a human being was itself a treat. Mr. Playfair was an intelligent, thrifty farmer and often amused the young people by telling reminiscences of the early days. His death is a reminder to us that the early settlers who converted a wilderness into a cultivated prosperous community are rapidly passing away. Are we not neglecting an opportunity that will soon cease to exist, to collect data regarding the adventurous manner of living and troubles of the pioneer days, which would form an interesting chapter in the history of our country? Manitowoc Pilot, January 20, 1898 P. 2 ******** From the files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - 1898 William Playfair of Franklin died on Saturday last. He was well advanced in years. He was the first settler in the Town of Franklin, having come here in 1849. He was of good old Scotch stock, independent and industrious. He was of an inventive turn of mind and was skillful in various ways. He was very popular at social gatherings in the early day as he had knowledge of music and with his violin added to the pleasure of many social gatherings. With the death of Mr. Playfair, Michael Doolan becomes the oldest resident of Franklin. Mr. Doolan's father settled in Franklin the same year Mr. Playfair did, but a little later. Mr. Doolan was then a lad. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 18, 1923 ******** (First publication Feb. 10, 1897) No. 9 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the mater of the estate of William Playfair, deceased. Au (sic) instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testement (sic) of William Playfair, late of the town of Franklin, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Margaret Playfair of said town and county, having presented to said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said William Playfair died testate, at the town of Franklin, in said county, on the 15th day of January 1898; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased, and that said Margaret Playfair is named therein as executrix and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testemenaty (sic) be thereon issued to said Margaret Playfair: It is ordered; That said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of said last will and testement (sic) be taken at a special term of said county court, to be held at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 1898, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated February 8, 1898. By the court J.S. Anderson, County Judge Michael Kirwan, Attorney. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 17, 1898 P. 2
FRANK PRESTON (d. 1937) FARMER DIES OF INJURIES Frank Preston, Town of Franklin Victim of Accident Injuries he considered minor at the time of an accident eight weeks ago proved fatal today to Frank W. Preston, 58, Town of Franklin farmer, who died at the Holy Family hospital this morning after having undergone amputation of his right leg. Mr. Preston sustained injuries to his leg when he was thrown over the milk wagon he was riding on his farm on Manitowoc Route ?. The horses drawing the wagon became frightened and pulled him over the vehicle. Mr. Preston considered the bruises which appeared on his leg minor injuries and neglected treatment of them until they brought about his disability three weeks later. Complications developed and made amputation of the limb necessary. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2pm from the home of Mr. Preston's sister, Mrs. Richard Siebert, Whitelaw Route 1. The Rev. Gilbert Wernecke of the First Reformed church in this city will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery at Cato. The body will be taken from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home to the Siebert home this evening and will lie in state there until the time of the funeral. Mr. Preston was born on September 8, 1878, in the town of Franklin and spent his entire life farming in this county. He never married. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Siebert and Mrs. John Reindl of Rosecrans and one brother, Washington Preston of the town of Franklin. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1937 page 2
FRANK PRESTON F. Preston Sr. of Cato Route 2, aged 83 years, succumbed to a sudden attack of heart failure while at dinner with members of the family of a nephew, Joseph Swagel, of this village, Saturday noon. Medical aid was summoned immediately but proved to no avail. The body was removed to the Husar undertaking parlors and taken from there to the homestead at Cato on Sunday. Mr. Preston was well known throughout this community. Funeral services were held from the home on Monday with interment at the Reformed cemetery at Cato. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, September 3, 1930
GEORGE PRESTON CATO: An invalid son of Mr. Preston died and was interred in the Cato cemetery on Thursday last. Manitowoc Pilot, January 10, 1901 ******** birth: 25 December 1883 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 31 December 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato, Wis. residence: 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: Frank Preston mother: Josephine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 *Note: birth and death dates are off by one year.
JOSEPHINE PRESTON Apparently on the road to complete recovery after an operation which she underwent at the Holy Family Hospital and able to return to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Siebert at Whitelaw, Mrs. Frank Prestons suffered a relapse and died at noon yesterday. The funeral will be held from the home of the daughter at 1:30 Saturday afternoon and burial will be made at the Cato Cemetery. Mrs. Prestons, who was Josephine Swagle before her marriage, was born in Kewaunee, being sixty-seven years old at the time of her death. She was married to Frank Prestons forty-nine years ago and they have always made their home on a farm near Whitelaw. Surviving are the husband, two sons, Frank and Washington, both of Whitelaw; two daughters, Mrs. Reindl of Antigo and Mrs. Richard Siebert, Whitelaw; four brothers, Wencil, John, George and Anton Swagle, all of Kewaunee; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Krivanek of Kewaunee and Mrs. John Otis Wheatly of Antantis, Iowa and eleven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News - Friday, April 2, 1926 - page 2
DELOSS S. ROBINSON From the Files of the Pilot - forty-four years ago -- 1873 SAD ACCIDENT From time to time we are compelled to chronicle the different ways in which the minions of Grim Death capture their victims. Some are accomplished by fearful, horrible agony and suffering. Others by heart rending pain and anguish. all the circumstances are minutely detailed and are eagerly read by the public, who are proportionately impressed with the danger of this or that instrument, mode of conveyance, etc. But is is seldom that we are called to narrate a catastrophe so strange and terrible as resulted in the death of the younger son of S.D. Robinson of Cato, which took place last Monday afternoon. He and his brother and a hired man by the name of Hammon, were engaged in plowing and clearing a piece of fallow. the boy in question, Deloss, who was a smart, active boy about 14 years of age, was cutting a small tree. Having cut the tree nearly off he stepped back from the direction in which he supposed the tree would fall and seeing that, instead of falling from him, it was coming toward him, he evidently tried to escape to one side. The hired man and his brother saw the tree fall and hastened to him, only to lift the tree, which was a small one, from his senseless body. the skull was fractured, spinal column dislocated and arm broken, causing instant death. Otherwise, he was not much disfigured or bruised. Deceased was universally liked by all. He was a favorite with his teachers, at school, where he was a constant and faithful attendant. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 27, 1917 ******** Cato, Wis., Sept. 22, 1873 On the above mentioned day, in the afternoon, between 5 and 6 o’clock, a most distressing event occurred at this place. De Loss Robinson, younger son of S.D. Robinson, went out into his father’s woods, where another man was felling timber. Being somewhat fond of the axe, he began to fell a tree about ten inches in diameter at the butt; but the tree instead of falling in the way which he intended, swung around and temporarily caught the top of another tree. At this moment the boy ran; but alas taking the wrong direction was caught by the tree in falling and instantaneously killed. His brother who was ploughing near took him up and carried him home. He was between 13 and 14 years of age. His death has elicited much sympathy and has impressed all anew with the uncertainty of human life. Manitowoc Tribune - Oct. 2, 1873 - page 4
SANFORD S. SMITH SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. S.S. Smith, a well-known citizen of Cato, died very suddenly last Wednesday. While chopping wood near his residence at "Nettle Hill," he complained of being tired, when he sat down and expired in two minutes. Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, March 15, 1867 P. 1
ZELA SOPER Death Wednesday last week, after an illness of 5 days with pneumonia, of Mr. Zela Soper, a veteran of the Civil War who served with the 19th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. The deceased, who lived near Cato, was 68-years old and had come to Manitowoc County in 1854. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and several children. The funeral was held Saturday under the direction of the local G.A.R. Post to which the deceased belonged. Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909 ******** Zela Soper, a pioneer farmer of the county and a veteran of the civil war, died at his home in the town of Cato last Thursday morning. Mr. Soper was enjoying good health until the Saturday before his death when he contracted a cold which developed rapidly into pneumonia. Deceased was born in Jefferson county, New York, in 1841 and came to this county in 1854. He went to the front in 1861 and served throughout the war with Co. K, 19th Wis. Infantry. A widow and a large family survive. The funeral was held Saturday at Cato, the local post of the G.A.R. having the funeral in charge. Manitowoc Post, March 25, 1909
CHRISTINA SPAETH WOMAN KILLED-(PHOTO OF CRASH SCENE) Christina M. Spaeth, 75, of Cato, died of massive internal injuries caused early Monday evening when a car driven by Lester J. Bertsche, 58, of Rt. 1, Newton, struck two trees and rolled onto its side off Highway 148 in the Town of Cato. Bertsche sustained multiple head lacerations in the crash that occurred eight-tenths of a mile north of Highway 151. Woman Victim of Crash A 75 year old rural Manitowoc County woman sustained fatal injuries and a 58 year old rural county man was hurt in a single car crash at 6:60 (sic) pm Monday in the Town of Cato. Christina M. Spaeth, of Cato, became the county's latest traffic victim when she died from massive internal injuries caused as a car driven by Lester J. Bertsche, Rt. 1, Newton, gradually went off the east side of Rt. 148, crossed a field access and struck two trees before rolling onto its left side. Bertsche sustained multiple lacerations to the head in the crash that occurred eight-tenths of a mile north of Highway 151… Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, November 18, 1975 P. 1 ******** (29 June 1900/Nov. 1975/SSDI)
HENRY F. SPAETH Henry Spaeth, 70, of Cato, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel will officiate and burial will be in the Cato Cemetery. Mr. Spaeth was born Dec. 4, 1897, at Silver Lake, son of the late Henry and Emma Ebert Spaeth. On Nov. 12, 1941, he married Christian Kirch and the couple farmed in the Town of Newton until five years ago when it moved to Cato. Survivors are the wife and a stepson, Clifford, of California. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 11, 1968 P. 18
ARTHUR SPAUDE Arthur G. Spaude, 38, Cato, Rt. 1, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital following an illness of two weeks. Pneumonia was listed as the cause of death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Grace Lutheran church at Valders. Burial will be made in the Cato cemetery. Mr. Spaude was born Dec. 19, 1902, in Green Valley in Shawano county. He moved to Valders 2? years ago, where he worked as a farmer and electrician. On April 18, 1921, he married Blanche Miller who survives. Survivors besides the widow include two daughters, (private), and two sons, (private), all at home; his mother, Mrs. Anna Miller, Wabeno; one brother, Albert Spaude, Wabeno; and a sister Mrs. Emil Saurbier, Green Valley, Wis. The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer funeral home tomorrow morning where it may be viewed until the time of the services Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 27, 1941 P. 2 ******* (Note: Birth year in obit does not match tombstone)
BLANCHE SPAUDE REINCE Mrs. Blanche Spaude Reince, 73, native of the town of Cato, Manitowoc County, who was presently residing at 2115 Cut Off Road, Schofield, Wis., died Thursday afternoon, June 25, at Wausau Hospital Center. Funeral services will be 1:15 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 2 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. The Rev. John Conrad will officiate and burial will be in Cato Cemetery. Mrs. Reince, nee Blanche Miller, was born July 10, 1907, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late John and Sophie Hartman Miller. She was married to Arthur Spaude in 1922. He preceded her in death in 1941. She then married Fabian Reince in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1978. Survivors include two sons, George Spaude of Schofield and Kenneth Spaude of Wisconsin Rapids three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary) Ann) of Milwaukee, Mrs. Arnold (Arlette) Platta of Rhinelander and Mrs. Gerald (Gail) Wunsch of Wausau; 6 stepsons, Peter, Bernard and Fabian Reince of Green Bay, Marvin Reince of Plymouth, Lenard Reince of Milwaukee and Romuald Reince of Waukesha; a brother, Norman Pilchke of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie McGurie (sic) and Mrs. Emma Erickson of Cato; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, 37 step grandchildren and 25 step great grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 11 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 1981 P. 3
GEORGE SPAUDE George Spaude, 60, former Manitowoc resident, who now resided at Wausau, Wis., died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 21, at St. Michael Hospital, Stevens Point, Wis. Funeral services will be 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mils. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John Conrad and burial will be in Cato Heights Cemetery, Cato, Wis. Mr. Spaude was born May 31, 1923, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Arthur and Blanche Rince Spaude. He married Marjorie Rusboldt Sept. 25, 1948. She preceded him in death Feb. 20, 1967. Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Arthur Spaude of Shawano, Wis., Erwin and Patti Spaude of Francis Creek, Wis., and Gregory Spaude of Wausau, Wis.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Elizabeth Spaude of Marshfield, Wis., and Lynn and John Rydzinski of Wausau; a brother, Kenneth Spaude of Wisconsin Rapids; four sisters, Mrs. Arnold (Arlette) Platta of Rhinelander, Mrs. Gerald (Gail) Wunsch of Wausau, Mrs. John (Mary) Anny of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Ludwig (Marilyn) Landowski of Wittenberg, Wis.; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 1983 P. 3 ******** (31 May 1923/Aug 1983/SSDI)
MARIE STOEHR DEATH TAKES THREE - STOEHR Mrs. Mary Stoehr an aged lady residing at the Hammernik House on Eighth St., died Friday at 2 o'clock PM. She was a native of Bohemia, 64 years of age and was a sufferer from the disease that caused her demise, for some time past. She has one son who survives her, but whether or not he is living is a matter of conjecture, not having been heard from in years. The funeral will be held at Cato, Sunday, the remains having been shipped to that place today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 26, 1902, Page 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 01 May 1902: Death here Fri. of 64-yr. old Mrs. Mary Stoehr after an illness of several years. The body was taken to Cato and buried there on Sunday. ******** MAKE SEARCH FOR MISSING HEIR Anton Stoehr, If Located, Will Get Small Fortune Left By Mother A small fortune, the estate left by his mother awaits Anton Stoehr, a Manitowoc county man who disappeared fourteen years ago and whose whereabouts offices are ___ to learn. Stoehr, who __ fa____ at Cato, left the county after the death of his wife in 1889 and has never returned. His two sons made their home with Mrs. Stoehr's mother. A year ago Stoehr's mother died, leaving a small estate and legacies of $400 to each of her grandchildren. The remainder of the property, consisting of $500 in cash and a house at Cato, reverts to her missing son should he be located and in event of his non-appearance will go to the two sons. The matter came before Probate Court in the petition for administration of the estate and an effort will be made to communicate with Stoehr, who is, however, legally dead under the Wisconsin status owing to his have (sic) been absent from the state seven years. Stoehr was a machinist by trade and was last heard of at La Crosse twelve years ago. Manitowoc Pilot, May 14, 1903 ******** Mary Stochr birth: 1838 Bohemia death: 25 April 1902 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato residence: 1902 Manitowoc, Wis. spouse: Anton Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MICHAEL STOEHR From Der Nord Westen, 24 July 1890: Death of 60 yr. old Michael Stoehr last Sun., 20 July in Town Cato after a long illness with consumption. The funeral took place Wed.
AUGUSTA STROHFELDT CATO WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY, ILL ONLY FEW DAYS On the eve of her removal to the hospital here to receive treatment, Mrs. Augusta, widow of the late Charles Strohfeldt, of Cato, died suddenly at her home there this morning. Mrs. Strohfeldt had been ill for two weeks but her condition was not considered serious and she was to have been taken to the hospital today. Her death early this morning was a great shock to the family. Mrs. Strohfeldt was 67 years of age and had resided in the county since she was a girl of six when she came here from Germany with her parents. She is survived by four children Richard, Augusta, Ida and Walter and by one sister, Mrs. Phillip Pitz, of this city. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Presbyterian church at Cato. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 11, 1922 P.1
CHARLES STROHFELDT Death in Cato Friday of 48-year old Charles Strohfeldt after an illness of several months. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Sunday. Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1909 (Note: the age is off in the obit, but that happened frequently) ******** Life's curtain fell softly down upon the career and early activities of Charles Strohfeldt, prominent farmer and citizen of the best type, at his home in the town of Franklin, last Friday. His life had been ebbing slowly for a week before the end came. Mr. Strohfeldt suffered from pleurisy. His illness began about four months ago. He went to St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay, but in spite of the best of treatment he seemed to grow steadily worse and after remaining ten days at the hospital he returned home. Mr. Strohfeldt was born in the village of Yaho, Prussia, in 1851. In 1857 when he was six years of age, his parents immigrated to this country and located at Reedsville. After a short residence there they moved on a farm in the town of Franklin. There he spent his childhood and grew to manhood. He was ambitious and industrious and aided his parents in clearing the land and making a comfortable home. When he became of age he purchased a farm for himself and by industry and frugality achieved success as a farmer. In 1979 he was married to Miss Augusta Gans who with four children survive him. The children are Walter and Richard and Misses Augusta and Ida, all of whom reside at the old home. One sister, Mrs. Andrew Hoyer, of Franklin also survive him. The deceased was an honest, upright man and was well liked by his neighbors. The funeral took place on Sunday, July 11. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery at Cato. Rev. Benjamin Frye performed the last sad rites. Manitowoc Pilot, July 15, 1909
JOHN STROHFELDT Death on Mon. last week in Chicago, of Johann Strohfelt. He was born 09 June 1820 and came to America in 1856, settling and farming in Town Franklin about 1-1/2 miles from Cato. He was buried on Wed. of last week in Cato. Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1892
ALICE MAY WHITCOMB DIED at her home in Grimms on Sunday Feb. 3, 1895, aged 19 years and 7 months Alice May, daughter of John and Caroline Whitcomb, better known as Huddie her pet name. Our beloved one after long suffering with consumption was taken from our midst and we are left with sorrowing hearts to mourn her loss, a place which can never be filled. We shall meet but there shall always be a vacant chair. she had been at Wausau with her sister Mrs. H. Farrell for the last three months receiving treatment. All that medical aid could do was done for her but it was too late to save our darling one. She came home Jan. 29, was hopeful and cheerful to the last. She had a warm and loving heart and never turned the poor away empty handed, and all who knew her loved her. She was our baby sister the sunshine and happiness of our home. Her sisters and brother were present and she kissed them all good bye and told them to live so as to meet her in heave. She was buried in Cato, Wis. Her favorite song was sung, Nearer My God to Thee. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chapin of Manitowoc, Rev. Rederus and Lane of Cato. Those from away were Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Pire of Beloit, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Farrell of Wausau, Mrs. H.E. Crossby of Aniwa, Mrs. G.W. McCartney and daughters and Loll Classon of Oconto. Huddie is sleeping, sweetly sleeping In her low and silent bed, Where she feels no pain or sorrow, She is sleeping, sleep of the dead. Do you wish to wake her, loved one, Take her from her rest with God, Back on earth to journey onward In the path your feet have trod? No, I think not, though 'tis lonely; Kneel and kiss the chastening rod, Saying, 'Not as I wish to have it' Bat as thou hast, Oh! my God. We a rugged road must travel But we too must reach that goal, Check the tears that you would lavish Think how happy is her soul. She but went to meet the others Who have crossed some time before Now she's with the other loved ones Waiting till, we too come o'er. So while on earth we yet must linger And temptations they will come, Shun them, till by God were summoned Then we'll meet our darling one. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 14, 1895 pg. 2
AARON WHITCOMB Aaron Whitcomb, aged 68 years, died at his home near Grimms on Thursday, Feb. 7. Mr. Whitcomb was a carpenter by trade, but for the last few years he had led a retired life. He owned eighty acres of land in the town of Cato. He was well and favorably known in the county and city, and his demise, will be sorrowed for by many friends. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Hempton of Green Lief and Mrs. Luella Palmer of Grimms, and twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held last Sunday. A large concourse of friends and acquaintances of the decedent attended the obsequies. Manitowoc Pilot, February 14, 1907 ******** Reedsville Mr. Aaron Whitcomb, a well known and respected resident of Grimms, died on Thursday, Feb. 7th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Palmer, of valvular heart disease after an illness which confined him to the house for years. He was 68 years of age and a carpenter by trade. His funeral on Sunday was largely attended by neighbors and friends. Rev. J. Johnson preached the sermon at the Cato Presbyterian Church. Brillion News - Fri., Feb. 15, 1907 ******** Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hempton and family and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Palmer and family unite in extending their sincere thanks for the sympathy and assistance rendered them by friends and neighbors during the illness and death of their father, Mr. Aaron Whitcomb. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 14, 1907 pg. 1 ******** Aaron Whitcomb birth: 1838 U.S. death: 7 February 1907 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato residence: 1907 Cato Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
CAROLINE CLASSON WHITCOMB Mrs. J. Whitcomb, one of the first settlers in Grimms where she has lived for more than 60 years, died Wednesday last week of pneumonia. The lady suffered from the disease for several weeks but was getting better until the fire at the lime oven broke out and she had to evacuate her residence, from which she suffered a relapse resulting in her death. She leaves 4 children. The funeral was Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1909 ******** Mrs. J. Whitcomb, whose family was one of the first to settle at Grimms and who had resided there over 60 years, died Wednesday of pneumonia after a two weeks illness. Mrs. Whitcomb’s death followed a relapse of illness which was caused by exposure and excitement attendant upon the recent fire at Grimms. She was recovering from the illness but when she left the house at the time of the fire, she suffered a relapse and death followed in a short time. Mrs. Whitcomb was one of the earliest pioneers of Grimms, coming there with her family when the place was a wilderness, and being a resident for upwards of 60 years. She was the widow of the late John Whitcomb, a civil war veteran of the 27th Wisconsin infantry, and was a woman who enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends. Mrs. Whitcomb suffered the fatal attack of illness only two weeks ago and despite everything that loving care and medical attention could do, failed rapidly. A family of four children survive, Mrs. Crosby, Anawa, Mrs. J. Farrel, Wausau, Mrs. C. J. Pire, Janesville and W. F. Whitcomb, of Stokesville, Va. Mrs. Whitcomb was a member of the Cato Presbyterian church and the funeral will be conducted Saturday by Rev. Johnson of this city, with burial at Cato. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 22, 1909 P. 1 ******** Notes From Grimms. Mrs. John Whitcomb, a pioneer settler of the county, died at her home here Wednesday of last week, after an illness of two weeks. Her death was due to pneumonia. She was suffering from the disease at the time of the recent fire and in the excitement left her home for a short time. She suffered a relapse which, as stated above, terminated fatally despite the best efforts of medical skill and loving relatives. Mrs. Whitcomb was born in St. Lawrence county, N.Y., in 1842 and came to Manitowoc county with her parents when a girl of 7 years. The family settled here where the deceased grew to womanhood, was married, and had resided ever since, upwards of 60 years. She was a kind and loving mother, a devoted wife, a devout Christian, and was held in esteem and respect by all who knew her. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H.E. Crosby of Aniwa, Mrs. J. H. Farrell of Wausau, Mrs. C. J. Pire of Janesville, and one son, Wm. Whitcomb of Stokesville, Va. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. G. W. McCartney of Oconto and Mrs. L. Nichols of Chicago, and two brothers, J.K. Classon of Waupaca and Loll Classon of Oconto. Her husband John Whitcomb who was a civil war veteran, died seven years go. The funeral was held Saturday from the Presbyterian church at Cato with interment in the cemetery at that place. Rev. O.C. Johnson of Manitowoc performed the last sad rites. Peace to the soul of Mrs. Whitcomb. Manitowoc Pilot, April 29, 1909
CLARA LOUISA WHITCOMB Items From the Pilot Files - Fifty Years Ago (1862) DIED. - In Cato, March 4, 1862, Clara Louisa, daughter of John and Caroline Whitcomb, aged three years and two months. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 7, 1912 pg. 1
FRANCES WHITCOMB Notes from Cato The funeral of Mrs. Whitcomb Moody took place from the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. D. Palmer, near Grimms, Wednesday, July 5 at 2 pm, where she had made her home during her illness for the past year. The deceased was born in New York state seventy-nine years ago and was one of the oldest pioneer residents of this county. She was the mother of five children, Mrs. Mary Hempton of Niagara, Wis., and Mrs. F. D. Palmer of Grimms, living and Willie, Worthy and Eveline dead. She is also survived by her husband, Mr. R. R. Moody of Wisconsin Veteran's Home. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 6, 1922
JOHN WHITCOMB DISEASE THE VICTOR John Whitcomb, Veteran of Civil War, Vanquished in Last Battle Disease was the victor that vanquished life and claimed for death John Whitcomb, an aged resident of Grimms. The demise of Mr. Whitcomb, occurred Wednesday after a protracted illness. Decedent was 82 years of age and a veteran of the Civil War. He had made his home in this county for more than forty years and enjoyed an extensive acquaintance throughout the section. For many years he was engaged in farming and was successful. Four children, three daughters and one son survive him. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 24, 1902, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 01 May 1902: Death Wed. last week in Grimms of 82-yr. old John Whitcomb, a veteran of the Civil War. His funeral was held Friday. ******** John Whitcomb birth: 16 August 1822 Boston, Mass. death: 23 April 1902 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato residence: 1902 Cato spouse: Caroline Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
WILLIAM WHITCOMB William Whitcomb birth: 31 January 1880 Cato, Manitowoc Co. death: 14 April 1897 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato, Wis. father: Aaron Whitcomb mother: Francis Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
BENJAMIN M. WILLIAMS DIED—At his residence in Cato, Wis. On Sept. 29th Benjamin M. Williams in the seventieth year of his age leaving an aged wife to mourn his loss. They having buried their children some years since. Deceased was married forty six years ago to the wife that now survives him. About twenty seven years ago he was partially paralyzed. Last Thursday about 10 o'clock p.m. he received his final shock after which he was wholly unconscious up to his death which occurred Saturday t 1 o'clock p.m. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, October 2, 1883, pg. 1 ******** (First publication Dec. 13, 1883.) No. 117 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC-ss. Probate Office, Manitowoc, Dec. 12th, A.D., 1883. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Benjamin M. Williams, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an insturment in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Benjamin M. Williams, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Loretta Williams, who is named in said will as one of the executors thereof, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon as provided by law. Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 8th day of January, A.D., 1884, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is furhter ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said coutny, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the court, R.D. Smart, County Judge. Estabrook & Walker, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 13, 1883 P. 2
JAMES H. WILLIAMS Mr. Williams, of Cato, this county, died very suddenly last Wednesday. While at work he suddenly grew dizzy and fell over, apparently in a swoon, but all the efforts of his friends were unavailing as he never came to again. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, November 7, 1882, pg. 1 ******** *Note: The following is his mother: Mrs. S.S. Powell(sic) of Cato, mother of L.A. Williams and C.C. Williams of this city, died suddenly last Saturday of heart failure at the age of eighty-six years. The funeral took place at Cato last Monday. Decedent was well known in our city and was an intelligent and refined old lady. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 27, 1905 (Note: I believe the newspaper made an error on her name, I can find no Powell by this name at all) **Updated note from a relative: Mrs. S.S. Powell's first husband was Williams. After his death she married Schuyler Powell who is buried in Brillion. ********* (1860 Cato twp. census: James Williams age 35; Frances 31; Adalbert 8; Charles 4; Edgar 3/12) (1870 Cato twp. census: James William age 47; Francis 41; Adalbert 18; Charles 15; Edgar 10) (1880 Cato twp. census: J.H. Williams age 56; wife Francis A. Williams 51) (1900 Cato twp. census; Frances Powell age 70 had 5 children, 3 living; son Edward Williams 40)