SEYMOUR BAILEY DIED Bailey – December 22, at Little Kaukauna, Brown county, Wis., of consumption, Seymour Bailey, in his sixty-fifth year. Mr. Bailey was formerly a resident of Clarks Mills, Manitowoc county. In April last he removed to Brown county to reside with his son where he died. He was buried at Clarks Mills. Manitowoc Tribune - January 4, 1877 - page 3
CHARLES BOETTCHER Charles Boettcher of Cato, died on Friday of last week. For some years he has been trouble with asthma, but his death resulted from an attack of la grippe, which his enfeebled condition made him unable to resist. He was born in Mecklenburg Oct. 22, 1822, and immigrated to this country with his wife in 1850. He was a successful miller until his failing health compelled him to seek a less laborious occupation. He was a soldier during the war of the rebellion and saw considerable service. He was at all times a kind hearted, genial man and a loving father and husband. His daughters, Mrs. E. Keck of St. Paul, and Mrs. S. E. Stephenson of Menominee, were called to their old home by the news of their father’s death. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 6, 1890 P. 3 ******** Charley Boettcher was well known to the old residents of this county. He kept the half-way house between Chilton and Manitowoc, and no one ever visited that city without stopping at Boettcher’s place for a chat with him. Chilton Times – March 15, 1890 ******** Charles Boettcher Wisconsin, Death Records Name Charles Boettcher Event Type Death Event Date 1890 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 67 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date 29 Oct 1822 Birth Year (Estimated) 1823 Birthplace Mecklenberg, Schwerin Father's Name Adolph Boettcher Mother's Name Annie Riefen Spouse's Name Christina M. Boettcher "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Chas Boettcher Wisconsin, Death Index Name Chas Boettcher Event Type Death Event Date 28 Feb 1890 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0231 "Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
CHRISTINA BOETTCHER From theFiles of the Pilot - Twenty-Five years Ago - 1895 Mrs. Boettcher died in Marinette last week and her remains were brought to Cato for interment. Boettcher was at one time a resident of Liberty, this county. She was a woman who earned the respect of all who knew her. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 9, 1920
MARY BOETTCHER From Clarks Mills Mary Boetcher, died of typhoid fever the 23rd. Although life's pleasures were just beginning in all their new luster for her, yet she was willing to die most sweetly and patiently did she bear her sufferings. Only a short time before her death she said, "Three angels are waiting to take me to my new home," and she desired her friends not to detain her. In death, as in life, she was most lovely and loving. That she had entwined herself around the hearts of a large circle of friends could be attested by the number who attended her funeral, Sunday, the 25th, and wept over her grave. The procession was more than a half a mile long, consisting of over one hundred carriages. A military company from the German Settlement dressed in uniform, walked behind the hearse. As they entered the cemetery at Clarks Mills.they passed under an arch of evergreens, erected by the scholars for the occasion. A fitting token that in their hearts her memory will be "ever fresh and green." The services were commenced at her father's home and concluded at the grave by the Pastor of the Lutheran church at Reedsville, assisted by clergyman from Meeme. The day was serenely beautiful and while low sobs and cries were uttered by sorrowing friends, a little bird perched high in a tree nearby sang sweetly all the time as if to direct our thoughts above us and say to those mourning ones, Mary lies not there beneath the sod, Look above you, Look above you. Manitowoc Tribune, Thursday, Oct. 29, 1874 *Note: Difference in transcription death year and newspaper year.
CALISTA CHISHOLM MRS. CHISHOLM PASSES AWAY Aged Pioneer of City Goes to Her Eternal Rest One of the pioneers of the city passed to her eternal rest on Thursday night in the person of Mrs. William Chisholm, death coming at her home on North Ninth street. Mrs. Chisholm was seventy-seven years of age and had been a resident of this city and county most of her life. Married at the age of 23 to Mr. Chisholm who survives her, the couple have live in Manitowoc since that time. Her husband is 92 years of age. The decedent was born near Watertown, New York. One daughter, Mrs. J.F. Hammond, this city survives her as do also two brothers and two sisters. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, a good Christian woman who will be sincerely mourned by a large acquaintance. The funeral services will be held at the home at 12:45 Sunday afternoon, after which the funeral cortege will form and leave for Clarks Mills where interment will take place. Manitowoc Daily Herald Friday, October 11, 1912 pg. 8 ******** Notes From Cato: Mrs. Wm. Chisholm, for nearly sixty years a resident of Manitowoc Co. was laid at rest in the cemetery at Clarks Mills, Sunday, Oct. 13. The body was brought here from Manitowoc, where for about ten years past, she with her husband, have made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Frank Hammond. Up to the time they moved to Manitowoc they resided on a farm near Quarry this county. A Christian woman, a true wife and a fond mother, she had passed the allotted span of three score years and ten, and it was God's will that she be called back, her work well done. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 17, 1912 pg. 8
WILLIAM CHISHOLM ONE OF OLDEST PIONEERS OF THE COUNTY IS CALLED William Chisholm, Who Came Here in 1845, Dies at Age of 95 Years at Home of Daughter in this City Death, which came to him today, closed the long and useful life of William Chisholm, one of the earliest of pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county and resided here for over seventy years. Mr. Chisholm's demise occurring at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.S. Hammond, 83? North Ninth street, at noon. Funeral services will be held from the Hammond home Thursday afternoon at 4:30, with interment at Evergreen. Mr. Chisholm celebrated his 95th birthday anniversay on Jan. 12. He had been in poor health for some time past and his advanced age made the battle he waged against the destroyer an unequal one. Coming to Manitowoc county from Nova Scotia in 1845 Mr. Chisholm settled on a farm in the town of Cato where he resided for many years. His wife died four years ago and the only surviving relatives is his daughter, Mrs. Hammond. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 11, 1916 P.8 (NOTE: Newspaper was in error about the cemetery) ******** The funeral of the late William Chisholm will be held from the late home at 12:30 tomorrow and the body will be taken to Clarks Mills for burial. Mr. Chisholm's wife being buried there. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1916 P.3 ******** William Chisholm, an aged resident of the city who makes his home with daughter, Mrs. Hammond, North Ninth Street, is in a bad way as the result of injuries which he sustained in falling on the walk Monday. Mr. Chisholm suffered a fracture of the hip and owing to his advanced age, 86 years, the injury is a serious one. Dr. C.M. Gleason attended the injured man. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., Sept. 10, 1907
C.O. CLARK Chas O Clark United States Records of Headstones of Deceased Union Veterans Name Chas O Clark Event Type Cemetery Event Date 20 Nov 1891 Event Place Manitowoc, , Wisconsin "United States Records of Headstones of Deceased Union Veterans, 1879-1903," database with images, FamilySearch
DARWIN WILBUR CLARK DIED: At Clarks Mills on the 9th inst., Darwin Wilbur, only child of Ira and A.T. Clark aged two yeears and elven months. Manitowoc Tribune Thursday June 11, 1868 pg. 4 ******** Died At Clark's Mills, June 9, 1868, Darwin Wilbur, son and only child of Ira and Harriet A.T. Clark, aged 2 years, 11 months and 4 days. D.W. had been delicate from birth, but had grown into a very interesting child, of rare intellectual promise. His last sickness was insidious and anomalous in its character, and protracted through eight weeks, during the last three of which his sufferings were very great. But his lamp of life went gently out - not a groan, not a struggle, not a tremor - two feeble gasps, and he breathed no more. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents and friends, but we know that the depths of their grief can be fathomed only by themselves. The wounded artery must bleed, and time is essential to recovery. So, when the ties of affection are broken bitter tears will flow but a wise philosophy may staunch their currents,a nd the operations of time dry up their fountains and heal the wounded heart. Manitowoc Pilot, June 19, 1868 p. 1
HARRIET ANDRUS CLARK Death Thurs. in Clarks Mills of 65-yr. old Mrs. Harriett Clark, widow of the late Ira Clark, of lung cancer. She leaves 2 sisters. The funeral was held in Clarks Mills. Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1903 ******** Mrs. Harriet Clark, a well known and highly respected aged Clark Mills resident, is dead at the age of 64 years. She had been a sufferer for many years from cancer. Decedent was the widow of the late Ira Clark and came to Manitowoc county a half century ago. The funeral took place Sunday. Manitowoc Pilot, June 4, 1903
IRA CLARK Great damage has been done by the high water of this county. Ira Clark's saw mill at Clark's Mills and the Clarks Mills Dam have been swept away. The bridge at Clarks Mills has been swept off its foundation. Stephen Olesson's dam and bridge have been carried away and the bridge at the rice beds is gone. He also understand that the Cato Falls Bridge is not passable. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times - Tues., Apr. 17, 1888 - page 7 ******** From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five years Ago - 1892 Death of Ira Clark Ira Clark of Clarks Mills died on Tuesday morning of this week after a rather protracted illness. Mr. Clark was born at St. Lawrence County, New York, 69 years ago. He settled in this county in 1845 in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. In the early 50's he moved to Cato and built a mill there. The town which grew there took his name and he was always regarded as its father. Everyone had the highest respect for him though he was a man of such deep convictions as that his opinions were asserted without regard to consequence. His honesty, public spirit and genuine kindness of heart made him beloved by all and all who knew him regret his death. he was a man of indomitable purpose and courage. His funeral takes place today and a large number of people from this city are in attendance as a token of respect for the deceased and an expression of sympathy for his relatives. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 1, 1917 ******** From the Files of the Pilot - Thirty Years Ago - 1898 The flouring mill of Ira P. Clark was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning of last week. The mill with its entire contents is a total loss and was not insured. The building took fire on the east side and was first discovered by the family of F. Ohde. It spread so rapidly that nothing could be saved, the mill's books being burned with everything else in the mill. Mr. Clark, besides the mill, lost 150 bushels of wheat stored there and 250 bushels of feed. There were 15 bushels of wheat in the mill besides, belonging to farmers. The mill was worth $5000 and the general belief is that its destruction was the work of an incendiary. Mr. Clark has already begun the work of rebuilding. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 9, 1928
S.D. CLARK Samuel D Clark United States Records of Headstones of Deceased Union Veterans Name Samuel D Clark Event Type Cemetery Event Date 31 Jul 1878 Event Place Manitowoc, , Wisconsin "United States Records of Headstones of Deceased Union Veterans, 1879-1903," database with images, FamilySearch
JOHN CROISSANT Croissant – At Clark’s Mills, Manitowoc Co, Wis. on Friday, Dec. 23d, 1881. Mr. JOHN COISSANT, aged 66 years. Mr. Croissant was born near Chamont, France July 4th, 1815. At the age of 12 he came with his parents to New York, where he resided until 1855, when he removed with his family to Manitowoc County. He was widely known as an honest, open-hearted, Christian, and his death causes a deep gloom to fall on a loving family and neighborhood. Manitowoc Tribune - December, 1881 ******** Clark's Mills: Mrs. Croissant has sold the estate of her late husband to three neighboring German farmers and will move to Stockbridge. Manitowoc Pilot, November 9, 1882 p. 3
******** (First publication Jan. 12, 1882.) No. 5. STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.-ss. In Probate. Probate Office, Manitowoc, January 11th, A.D., 1882. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of John Croissant, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John Croissant, deceased, late of the town of Cato, in the county of Manitowoc has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Mary Sophia Croissant, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state: Therefore it is ordered that said application be heard by this court at the Probate Office in Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 7th day of February, A.D., 1882, at 10 o'clock A.M., of that day. 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 of a copy of this order in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed and published 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. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, January 12, 1882 P. 2 ***** (First publication Feb. 9, 1882.) No. 12. IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of John Croissant, deceased. To all whom it may concern: Letters testamentary on said estate having been issued to Peter Gerber, on the 8th day of February, A.D., 1882, and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims for examination and allowance, notice is hereby given that the said court will, on Tuesday, the 8th day of August, 1882, and on the first Tuesday of each month intervening that day and the date hereof, at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, receive, examine and adjust all claims, and demands of all persons against said deceased. Dated February 8, 1882. R.D. Smart, County Jduge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, February 9, 1882 P. 2 ***** (First publication July 6, 1882.) No. 63 IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the guardianship of the minor heirs of John Croissant, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Mary S. Croissant, guardian of said minors, representing among other things that her said wards, the said minors, are seized of cerain real estate in the town of Cato, in Said county, described as the N1/2 of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Sec. 30; and E1/2 of E1/2 of SE1/4 and SW1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 9, all in Township 19 north of Range 22 east, in said county, and that it is necessary to sell said real estate and that the interests of said wards require and will be substantially promoted by the sale thereof, and praying for license to sell the same; and it appearing to the court, from said petition, that the interests of said ward do require and will be substantially promoted by the sale of said real estate, and that is necessary to sell the same; it is ordered and directed that the next of kin to said wards, and all persons interested in said estate, appear before the court on Tuesday, the 8th day of Augus, A.D., 1882, at ten o'clock A.M., at the probate office in said county, then and there to show cause (if any there be) why license should not be granted for the sale of said real estate, according to the prayer of said petition. And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order shall be published for four successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed and published at Manitowoc, in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 30th day of June, A.D., 1882. R.D. Smart, County Judge Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, August 3, 1882 P. 2 ***** (First publication Aug. 17, 1882.) No. 76 GUARDIAN'S SALE. IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of the minor heirs and devisees of John Croissant, deceased. Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in pursuance of an order of license, made in said matter, on the 8th day of August, A.D., 1882, by the county court of said county, the undersigned, as genral guardian of the minor heirs and devisees of John Croissant, late of the town of Cato, in said county, deceased, will, on Monday, the eleventh (11th) day of September, A.D., 1882, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the office of the county judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, offer for sale, at public vendue, all the interest of said minors in the following described lands, to-wit: The north half of the north-east quater of the north-east quarter (N 1/2 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4) of section thirty (30); and the east half of the east half of the south-east quarter (E 1/2 of E 1/2 of SE 1/4) of section nineteen (19); and the south-west quarter of the north-east quarter (SW 1/4 of NE 1/4) of section nineteen (19), all in township ninteteen (19), north, of range twenty-two (22) east, in the county of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The terms of sale will be made known at the time and place of sale. Dated at Manitowoc, the 8th day of August, A.D., 1882. Mary S. Croissant, Guardian of said Minors. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, August 17, 1882 P. 2 ********
(1880 Cato twp. census: John Crossant age 63; wife Mary 41; Eletta 14; Leonard 8; son Lynne 1)MINNIE EGGERT DIED. Eggert.-At Cato Falls, July 28th of consumption, Minnie Eggert, aged 16 years. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 15, 1878 P. 3
JOSEPH FACKLAM Joseph Facklam, died at his residence in Cato, last Monday night of erysipelas, aged 61 years. Mr. F. was one of the early settlers in this county, having located in the town of Eaton twenty-five years ago, from whence he removed to Cato some seven years since. He leaves a wife and seven children, the youngest of whom is eight years of age. His two eldest sons are in Texas. He was respected by all who knew him, as a man who had fulfilled his mission on earth, and there are many who will mourn with his relatives his departure. The funeral takes place this afternoon. Manitowoc Tribune - June 10, 1875 - page 3 ******** Joachim Facklamm died 8 October 1875 at age of 61 years, 1 month, 23 days. b.: about 16 August 1814 (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.) ******** Note: He was place here because this is the only cemetery with this surname. Peter is here and is his son.
MARIA FACKLAM Death Fri. in Cato of 76-yr. old Mrs. Maria Facklam, an old settler in that town, of consumption after an illness of several years. She is survived by 3 sons and a daughter. The funeral was held Sun. in Clarks Mills. Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1900 ********* Maria Facklam Flacklam Wisconsin, Death Records Name Maria Facklam Flacklam (sic) Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Wis. Gender Female Age 75 Marital Status Widowed Race W Occupation Housewife Birth Year (Estimated) 1825 Birthplace Germany Burial Place Clark's Mills, Wis. Father's Name Christian Flacklam Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Sophia Heartz Mother's Birthplace Germany Spouse's Name Joseph Flacklam
PETER PAUL FACKLAM Peter Facklam Wisconsin, Birth Index Name Peter Facklam Event Type Birth Event Date 14 Dec 1861 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Affiliate Film Number 0113 Record Number 001744 "Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Peter Facklans Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Name Peter Facklans Gender Male Birth Date 14 Dec 1861 Birthplace Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Father's Name Joseph Facklans "Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch
DEBORAH GREENMANN DIED Greenman – of heart disease, at the residence of William Cary, Esq. of Cato, Manitowoc Co., April 21st, Mrs. Deborah Rider Greenman. Mrs. Greenman, after a painful illness of some weeks, has at last gone Home. She was born in the down of Dawmaston, Dinsdon Co., Vermont in 1800 and has resided in this State about 28 years. She was married to Silas Greenman November 6, 1820. A good mother and faithful wife she leaves many friends behind who will often think of the kind pleasant face of her whose patience during her long sickness and all through the journey of life, will be pleasant memories to her children who have been bereaved and they have the blessed hope that she has gone where eternal spring shall abide. At the age of 28 she joined the Methodist church, in the State of New York, and all through the remainder of her long life, held her strong faith in Heaven. During her long illness she was kindly attended by her friends and neighbors and her children and relatives tender their thanks to all. “Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which no moral wakes to weep, A calm, a deep, a sweet repose, Unbroken by the last of foes.” Manitowoc Tribune - May 3, 1877 - page 3
ANN J. HAMMOND Mrs.P. Hammond of Cato died on Tuesday of this week after an illness of about six weeks. She was born in Canada and was 65 years old at the time of her death. She came to this country forty years ago and has resided here ever since. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 21, 1897 pg. 3 ******** Clarks Mills, Jan. 22. - Another one of the old settlers laid at rest. Yesterday many of the friends and neighbors of Mrs. Preston Hammond conveyed her remains to their last resting place in the Clarks Mills cemetery. She will be greatly missed by her neighbors as well as by her relatives. Hers was one of those spirits that seem sent into the world to smooth out the rough places in the path of others, and whose presence seems to act like "oil on troubled waters.: Her life furnishes an example of that latent power we sometimes see in women, which enables them to successfully battle with the world when left to their own resources. Being left a widow about twenty years ago with a large family and a farm not wholly free from debt, she so wisely managed that the family were creditably raised, and the farm free from debt, when her life work was finished. May that peace to which she seems to so justly merit be hers. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 28, 1897 pg. 2 ******** Clarks Mills Mrs. P. Hammond did at her home Wednesday of last week, aged 65 years. Mrs. Hammond was woman who was respected by all who knew her. Her life as a mother may be best judged by her children, who, during her declining days, discharged towards her all the titial observances which dutiful children exercise towards a prudent mother. She leaves five children, Mrs. R. W. Burke, Mrs. Ferd Woodcock, Mrs. Edward Weeman, Frank and Fred, to mourn her death. Her remains were interred at the Clark's Mills Cemetery last Friday. Brillion News - Fri., Jan. 29, 1897
BELLE CHISHOLM HAMMOND DEATH COMES TO MRS. HAMMOND AS FRIENDS VISIT Mrs. Belle Hammond, widow of Frank Hammond, died suddenly at her home at 930 N. Ninth street last night, death coming as she was entertaining visitors. Mrs. Hammond had been about as usual during the day, had been down town shopping and during the evening was visiting with neighbors who had come to call on her. Shortly after nine o’clock she complained of feeling “queer,” sank down in her chair and was dead before aid could be summoned. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock with the Rev. Weber officiating at the service. Burial will be made in the family plot in the Clark’s Mills cemetery. Mrs. Hammond was 61 years old, having been born in the Town of Cato, March 21, 1861. She was an only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chisholm, nee Calista Soper. Her father came to this country from Nova Scotia in 1849. She was married to Frank Hammond thirty years ago and following his death ten years later came to this city to make her home and has since resided here. No children were born to the union and Mrs. Hammond was the only surviving member of the family. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, September 7, 1922 P. 4
CHESTER HAMMOND Chester Hammon United States Census, 1860 Name Chester Hammon Event Type Census Event Year 1860 Event Place The Town Of Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States Gender Male Age 12 Race White Race (Original) [Blank] Birth Year (Estimated) 1848 Birthplace New York Page 90 Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Affiliate Publication Number M653 HOUSEHOLD Orin Hammon M 51 New York Rachael Hammon F 44 New York Chester Hammon M 12 New York Stephen Hammon M 10 New York Elve Hammon F 7 New York "United States Census, 1860," database, FamilySearch
FRANK HAMMOND FRANK HAMMOND OF CLARKS MILLS DIES AFTER OPERATION. At his home in Clarksmills, Frank Hammond, aged 44 years passed away, on Wednesday morning. Deceased was taken ill only a week ago and had an operatio performed by Dr. Witte of Milwaukee, but owing to the severity of disease could not withstand it and after a short period of suffering, passed away. Mr. Hammond was a man of good character and habits; was held in high esteem and a wide circle of friends mourn his sudden demise. Deceased was a brother of Dr. Hammond of Wyocena, and a brother-in-law of R. Burke of this city. Funeral will be held at Clarks Mills cemetery on Friday afternoon. He is survived by three sisters also. They are Mrs. F. Woodcock, Rockland, Mrs. E. Weeman, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. R. W. Burke, of this city. Manitowoc Pilot, April 17, 1902 ******** Frank Hammond, a well known farmer of Cato, died Wednesday after an illness of one week. Decedent was 42 years of age and was one of the prosperous farmers of the county. He is survived by a wife. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 17, 1902 p.3 ******** Frank Hammond, a well-known resident of Town Cato, died Wed. last week at age 42. Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902 ******** Frank Hammond Wisconsin, Death Records Name Frank Hammond Event Type Death Event Date 1902 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Wis. Gender Male Age 43 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date 06 Sep 1858 Birth Year (Estimated) 1859 Birthplace Wis. Burial Place Clarks Mills, Wis. Father's Name Preston Hammond Father's Birthplace New York Mother's Name Ann Jane Hammond Mother's Birthplace New Brunswick, Spouse's Name Belle Chisholm "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
HARVEY P. HAMMOND (d. 1878) Harvey P. Hammond United States Civil War Soldiers Index Name Harvey P. Hammond Also Known As Name Henry P. Hammond Event Type Military Service Military Beginning Rank Private Military Final Rank Private Military Side Union State or Military Term Wisconsin Military Unit 14th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry Military Company E Note Original filed under Henry P./Hammond Affiliate Film Number 12 "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch
PRESTON H. HAMMOND HAMMOND.---At his residence in the town of Cato, Manitowoc Co., on the 1st day of July, Preston H. Hammond, aged 45 years. Mr. Hammond was one of the early settlers of Manitowoc county, and a man who was universally esteemed by all who knew him. A kind husband and father, his death has cast a dark shadow over the home circle, yet they can truly feel that it is only a link in the golden chain that binds them to the great beyond.---He had suffered for some time with a nervous disease, and bore his trouble with fortitude to the end. He was born in Herkimer county, N.Y., April 9th, 1832, and removed to Jefferson county in that State, at the age of seven years where he lived until the age of twenty-one; the remainder of his life was spent in Wisconsin. His religious belief was in the Methodist Episcopal church. He leaves a wife and seven children. Farewell father, brother, husband dear, We part with you, but not in fear, We hope to meet you, soon again And know our hopes are not in vain. Manitowoc Tribune, July 19, 1877
JENNIE HARRIS MRS. WALTER HARRIS, WIFE OF MARSHAL, TRIES SUICIDE BRILLION HOME SHOOTING SCENE THIS MORNING Wife of Ousted Marshal Battles For Life With Two Shots In Body Failing health and a despondency are believed responsible for a suicide attempt made at Brillion this morning about 8 o’clock by 65 year old Mrs. Walter E. Harris, wife of the town marshal, who at 2 o’clock this afternoon was battling for life in an effort to overcome the effects of two bullet wounds which she herself inflicted. For some time Mrs. Harris has been in ill health and troubles in which the 71 year old marshal husband has been in owing to recent sensational publicity over his work maintaining law and order at Brillion is believed by the attending physician to have temporarily deranged her mind. Was Alone at Time. Mrs. Harris fired two shots from a .38 calibre revolver into her abdomen but is believed missed vital organs, though it is possible that one of the lungs was touched. No hemorrhages have been noted and she has a fighting chance for life. No one was home with her at the time, the husband being engaged in one of his many duties of town marshal, street commissioner and janitor. She was standing in the living room of the home and neighbors who rushed in when a second shot was heard found her still standing upright though traces of blood were much in evidence about the room. She told them she was tired of living and was glad to end it all. Late this afternoon she was extremely weak but the attending physician had not given up hope that she would survive. Too Much Publicity? The husband has been receiving considerable publicity in the past several weeks, the large amount of publicity being considered in some sources as the reason for his dismissal from the many positions he held with the village. He was termed as something of village necessity in Milwaukee Sunday papers and was then the subject of discussion at a special meeting of the village board, where it was decided to dismiss him on August 31, for “sufficient reasons.” Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 27, 1928 Page 2 ********* FUNERAL OF MRS. HARRIS ON THURSDAY BRILLION, Aug. 29—Funeral services for Mrs. Walter Harris, victim of self-inflicted wounds who died at the Manitowoc hospital yesterday, will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock here. The Rev. Jordan will officiate and interment will be at Clarks Mills. Mrs. Harris, nee Smith, was born March 6, 1859 at Clarks Mills and married Mr. Harris in 1877. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Lee and William, one brother, William Smith at Green Bay and a sister, Margaret Hanis of Long Beach, California. Mrs. Harris has been prominent in the Women’s Club work in the city and in church circles. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 29, 1928 Page 2
LEIGH HARRIS The funeral of Leigh Harris, son of Walter Harris of our city, took place from the Koch undertaking establishment on February 10, services being conducted by Rev. W. H. Mohn. The remains were taken to Clark’s Mills for interment in the family lot there. The decedent was born at Cato in 1885. Failing health compelled him to enter the sanitarium at Whitelaw a number of years ago and his death took place there. He is survived by his father and one brother, Will, who resided at Milwaukee. Brillion News – February 23, 1934
WALTER HARRIS BRILLION MAN FALLS DEAD OF HEART ATTACK Walter Harris, a life-long resident of Brillion, fell dead of a heart attack Tuesday. Harris had been cutting the lawn back of the jail. He left his work to go to a nearby shed and as he entered the door fell over, striking the back of his head on the door sill. A physician was summoned and pronounced death due to heart failure. Mr. Harris was past 70 years of age. He is survived by one son, William of Milwaukee. His wife and another son, Lee, preceded him in death. Sheriff Gerhard B. Jensen and district Attorney Edward S. Eick were called to the scene of the accident. After investigating the case, they decided that the coroner’s inquest was unnecessary. Harris had been a constable of the Village of Brillion for many years. Chilton Times – July 5, 1934 ******** Walter Harris, 77, Dies At Brillion of Stroke Walter Harris, 77, former village marshal at Brillion, dropped dead of heart attack Tuesday morning shortly after mowing the lawn at the postoffice. Finishing his task he returned to the city hall, where he made his home. He collapsed and died. His body was found by a passerby. Funeral services took place Thursday afternoon In Brillion, with Interment at Clarks Mills. Mr. Harris was born in Cato in 1857 and was married there in 1877 to Jennie Smith. For several years he was employed at Cato in his father's saw mill. In 1884 they moved to Brillion where Mr. Harris owned a portable sawmill. For several years he served as village marshal. His wife died in 1928 and a son Lee in 1933. He is survived by one son William of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times – July 6, 1934
GEORGE W. HOLBROOK Died at the residence of Mr. Knapp in Rockland, Manitowoc county, June 26, 1864, of Typhoid (Pneumonia)F ever, Geo. W. Holbrook, aged 17 years, 10 months and 5 days. In January, 1864, he responded to the call of his country, volunteered in her defense and joined Co. A, 5th Regt., Wis. Vol. He was wounded May 11th near Spottsylvania Court House. Afterward he received a furlough and returned home, only to linger a few days in pain and then leave forever this world of strife and commotion. Thus another of Columbia’s noble sons has fallen while defending our glorious institutions. He counted his his life dear unto him if he might only do something to wipe foul treason’s strain from the land he loved the best. He leaves a widowed Mother and one Brother, besides many other relatives, who mourn deeply their loss, for he was a kind son, brother and friend, therefore loved and esteemed very highly. “Rest in peace, thou noble boy, thy work is done.” Manitowoc Tribune - July 20, 1864 - page 3
MARY A. JOHNSON (Knapp Lot) DIED: Johnson – at her home in Eaton, May 19, 1881, Mary A. Johnson, wife of Mr. M.D. Johnson and daughter of D.B. Knapp of Rockland, aged 28 years. Mrs. Johnson was born in the town of Rockland Oct. 8, 1852 and was married December 25th, 1878. She was a most estimable and highly esteemed woman. Her loss will be deeply felt, but no where so keenly as in her own home where she was a kind and affectionate wife and help-meet indeed. She leaves a husband, an infant and large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral was very largely attended on Saturday last and a large procession followed the remains to the burial at Clarks Mills. Manitowoc Tribune - May 26, 1881 - page 1
OTTO JONAS OTTO JONAS DIES AT VALDERS EARLY TODAY Otto Jonas, a former resident of this city and one time engaged in business here, died at Valders today. He was about 37 years of age and had made his home at Valders for some time. He was born on a farm west of the city. An aged mother and two brothers survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 8, 1919 P. 1 ******** (1910 Manitowoc Rapids census: Otto Jonas age 27; wife Leana(?) age 24)
ANDREW KENDALL (d. 1874) CLARKS MILLS Died in Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wis., on the 31st, of dropsy, Andrew Kendell, Sen., aged 72 years. His bereaved wife who has traveled the journey of life with him for nearly half a century, is supported in this great affliction by the loving care of dutiful children and by her Christian faith. Mr. Kendell was a member of the Church of England. After living to enjoy the fruits of an industrious life, he made his will and closed up his business, even to paying his last doctor’s bill and taking a receipt for the same, then quietly and peacefully slept and died without awakening, thus strangely realizing a wish which he had often been heard to express while in health. He was in full vigor of mind and enjoyed his last Christmas according to a custom which he had always maintained of inviting his children to come and celebrate that day under the parental roof. He left Dorsetshire, England, in the year 1845 with his wife and seven children. Lived in the western part of New York until 1856 when he came to Cato and bought the land which he has since cleared and on which he built a pleasant home. He had the pleasure of seeing the adjoining farms owned and thriftily managed by two of his sons,. He died the last day of the year and was buried the last day of the week and was so appropriately laid out in full dress, that it gave one no chill to look at his remains, for it was easier to imagine ourselves looking at a veteran enjoying a healthy sleep than a body from which the soul had departed. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Patterson. Manitowoc Tribune - January 7, 1875 - page 5 ********* (First publication Dec. 14, 1882.) No. 99 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. IN PROBATE. Notice is hereby given that at the special term of the county court to be held in and for said county, at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the second Tuesday, (being the 9th day) of January, A.D., 1883, the following matter will be heard and considered: The application of Gad Kindal and Eliza Hunt for the appointment of an administrator de bonis non upon the estate with will annexed of Andrew Kendall, senior, late of the town of Cato, in said county, deceased. Dated December 9, 1882. By order of the court. R.D. Smart, Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Atty's. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 21, 1882, P. 2 ******* (First publication March 8, 1883.) No 20 IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Andrew Kendall, Sen., deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Henry Vits, administrator with the will annexed, setting forth the amount of personal estate that has come to his hands, and the disposition thereof,-the amount of a legacy and charges of administration outstanding against said deceased, and a description of all the real estate of which said deceased died seized, and the condition and value of the respective portions thereof; and praying that license be to him granted to sell all of said real estate, and setting forth, as the fact is, that said will requires the sale of all of said real estate to pay some of the legacies, bequeathed by said will upon all the estate of said deceased; and it appearing by said petition, that there is not sufficient personal estate in the hands of said administrator to pay said legacy and charges of administration, and that it is necessary, in order to pay the same, to sell all of said real estate; and that it is likewise necessary to sell all the same in order to pay and distribute the said other legacies; it is therfore ordered that all persons interested in said estate appear before this court, on Tuesday, the 10th day of April, A.D., 1883, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, then and there to show cause (if any there be) why license should not be granted to said administrator to sell said real estate according to the prayer of said petition. And it is furhter ordered, that a copy of this order shall be published for four successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in The Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed and published at Manitowoc, in said county, and personally served on all persons interested in said estate, residing in said county, at least twenty days before said day of hearing. Dated at Manitowoc the 8th day of March, A.D., 1883. By the court, R.D. Smart, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan and G.A. Forrest, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 15, 1883 pg. 2 ******** (1870 Cato census: Andrew Kindle(sic) age 67; wife Elizabeth 63; son Ashir 22)
ANDREW KENDALL (d. 1877) Sudden Death The bridge across the little creek on the Rapids road, running past the farm of Mr. J. Richards, was the scene of a mishap on Thursday last which was the indirect cause of the death of Mr. Andrew Kendall, a well-to-do and highly respected farmer of the town of Cato. At the time mentioned Mr. Kendell, with two ladies, were crossing the bridge seated in a buggy, when they were met by a yoke of oxen, coming in the opposing direction, who became unmanageable and caused the horse to shy off, throwing the buggy and its occupants to the ground. The ladies sustained but slight injuries and turned their immediate attention to Mr. Kendell, who showed signs of having been seriously hurt. The assistance of residents in the immediate vicinity was summoned and the unfortunate man removed to the nearest house; but before it was reached, Mr. Kendell was dead. Physicians were called by whom a critical examination was made, which failed to show any bones broken or other wounds or bruises which would possibly have been fatal, and the opinion was reached that death resulted from heart disease- probably hastened by fright. Manitowoc Tribune – September 13, 1877 – page 3 ******** Kendall – on Thursday, September 6, 1877 of heart disease, Mr. Andrew Kendall, aged 48 years. Deceased was born in Dorchester, Eng., May 31st, 1829 and has resided in this county over 23 years. His funeral which occurred Sunday, September 9th, was attended by a large procession of sorrowing friends to the cemetery at Clarks Mills. He leaves a bereaved wife and two orphans, children to whom he was a father and who mourn his loss. He had no children of his own. Manitowoc Tribune – September 13, 1877 ******** STATE OF WISCONSIN, MANITOWOC COUNTY. ss. PROBATE OFFICE, September 25th 1877. In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last will and testament of Andrew Kendall, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc; whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Andrew Kendall deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Letitia Kendall praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this State: Therefore, it is further ordered that said application be heard before me at the probate office in the City of Manitowoc in said county, on the 22d day of October, A.D., 1877, at ten o'clock, a.m. And it is further ordered, that notice thereof 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 city and county for three weeks, once each week, prio to the time of such hearing. By the Court: T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 4, 1877 P. 2 ******** (1870 Cato census: Andrew Kindle(sic) age 40; wife Letishie 40; Esther 18; John 4
MRS. ANDREW KENDALL Mrs. Kendal, relict of the late Andrew Kendal, Sen., died in Minnesota last week at the residence of her son, Mr. Gad Kendal, who accompanied her remains home for burial in the C.M. Cemetery beside his father's grave and now rest side by side in their last long sleep, the parents of a once large and happy family who were well and favorably known in the early settlement of this town and county. Only a few of them are left to mourn. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 9, 1882 ******** The remains of Mrs. Kendall were brought to Cato from Minnesota and buried last week. Deceased was 75 years of age and died of consumption. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, November 7, 1882, pg. 1
CATHARINE KENDALL Mrs. Butler, 88, Widow of Former Cato Resident, Dead Mrs. Catherine Butler, aged 88 years, formerly a resident of Cato, passed away today at the home of her son, Wm. Kendall at Theresa, Wis., where she was spending the winter. The remains will be brought here on Monday for burial at Clarks Mills. The deceased was formerly married to Seth Kendall, who for years conducted a general store at Cato. On his death she removed to Frankfort, Mich., where she was married to Charles Butler. The latter passed away several years ago. One daughter, Mrs. Wm. Gates, of Honor, Mich., and two sons, Wm. Kendall of Theresa and George Kendall of Frankfort, survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 21, 1930 P.11
LATITIA KENDALL Clark's Mills: Mr. John Kendal, an adopted son of Mrs. Andrew Kendal, Jr., is home from school in Manitowoc, dangerously ill. Manitowoc Pilot, November 9, 1882 p.3
SETH KENDALL Died- KENDALL- At Cato Corners,March 18th,1877. Mr.Seth Kendall,in his forty-first year. Mr.Kendall was born at Dorsetshire, England on Oct.25,1836 and removed with his father's family to Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York at the age of nine years. He was confirmed as a communicant in the Protestant Episcopal church when about sixteen years old,and was married in April,1859. He removed to Manitowoc County arriving April 2, 1864, and lived four years near Clark's Mills, and nine years at Cato Corners. His death occurred on March 18,1877,and on March 21 after services conducted by Rev.C.B. Stevens at the church at Cato Corners, the remains were interred at Clark's Mills, by the fraternity of the I.O.O.F. of Manitowoc. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss,and claims the sympathies of such as had known and loved him. Manitowoc Pilot March 29, 1877 ******** DIED Kendall - in Cato, Manitowoc County on the 18th inst., Seth Kendall, aged 40 years. Deceased was born in Dorcetshire, England, Oct. 25, 1836, removed from his father's family to Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., New York in 1845 from when he removed to this county, arriving here in April, 1864 taking up his residence near Clarks Mills. His funeral took place on Wednesday of last week, Rev. C. B. Stevens conducting the services assisted by a large number of Odd Fellows from this city. Mr. Kendall was well known in this city and throughout the county. He was a man in whose praise too much cannot be said and in his death the community has sustained a severe loss, to his wife and four children, who are thus bereft of a husband and father and to his hundreds of friends, we extend the sincere sympathy which we know is felt for them. Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Mar. 29, 1877 ******** A Card. Mrs. Seth Kendall takes this opportunity to express her thanks for the presence and sympathy of the many friends of her late husband at his funeral and burial, Wednesday, the 21st, inst., and especially to express her thanks to the brethren of the I.O.O.F., of Manitowoc, for their presence and kindness in her great affliction. Cato, Wis., March 26th, 1877 Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 29, 1877 P. 3 ******** Mrs. Ed Kendall and family of Milwaukee are visiting relatives in Cato. Mr. Kendall formerly lived in Cato. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 29, 1877 P. 3 ******** At a regular communication of Chickerming Lodge No. 55, I.O.O.F., held on the evening of March 27th, 1877, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from our midst Brother Seth Kendall, therefore. Resolved, That in the death of Brother Seth Kendall this Lodge has lost a most estimable brother, the community a worthy citizen, and his family an affectionate husband and father. Resolved, That we offer the family of our deceased brother our most heartfelt sympathy and condolence. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this Lodge, a copy sent to the family of our late brother, and funished to the Press of this city for publication. J.E. Pumb, R.S. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 5, 1877 P. 3
ANNA KLANN MRS. G. KLANN, CATO, PASSES AWAY IN CITY Mrs. Anna Klann, wife of Gustave Klann in Cato, who has been ill for several months, died at 11:30 this morning at the home of her niece, Mrs. John Dramm, Park Street, where she had been staying in order to receive medical attention here. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the home of her son, Herman Klann at Cato, the Rev. Koch of Reedsville officiating at the services. Mrs. Klann was born at Golsern, German Austria, May 14, 1848, and would have been seventy-nine at her next birthday. She came to this country with her parents in 1853, the family settling on a farm near St. Nazianz. In 1867, she was married to H. Hanson who lived only a couple of years and in 1872 she was married to Gustave Klann, the family making its home in the town of Cato. Surviving are the husband, Gustave Klann, and the following children, Henry, Fred, Robert and Ernest Klann, Mrs. Mary Wiegert andWilliam Klann at Clarks Mills, Mrs. Vitus Wiegert at Whitelaw, Herman Klann and Mrs. Anton Hastreiter at Cato. Through her many sterling qualities and her neighborliness, Mrs. Klann had won for herself an unusually wide circle of friends and her death, to whom news of the death (sic), while not unexpected, will come as a shock. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 9, 1927 P. 1
DORA KLANN Miss Dora Klaun(sic), daughter of Mrs. August Klaun, of Clarks Mills, died Wednesday and the funeral will be held to-morrow. She was 20 years of age and had been a sufferer from consumption. A mother, five brothers and three sisters survive to mourn her loss, her father having died about a year ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 11, 1899 P.1
ERNEST KLANN ERNEST KLANN DIES AT CATO HOME, AGED 39 Earnest (sic) Klann died at the family home in the village of Cato yesterday afternoon after an illness of two years. The immediate cause of death was an attack of influenza which he was unable to combat because of his long illness. The funeral will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be at the Clarks Mills cemetery. Mr. Klann was born in the town of Cato thirty-nine years ago and was married fifteen years ago to Miss Emma Cooper, the widow, who survives him together with his mother, Mrs. Anna Klann, who has been making her home with him. Two brothers, William Klann of Clarks Mills and Herman Klann of the town of Cato, and three sisters, Mrs. William Wiedert, Mrs. Vitas Wiedert and Mrs. Anton Hastreitter, all of the town of Cato, also surviving him. Mr. Klann had for a number of years been employed at the box factory at Cato. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 16, 1925 P.2
FRED KLANN Fred Klann, a prominent Cato farmer had a narrow escape from injury affecting his eyesight when his face was badly cut as result of being thrown from his wagon. Grave fears were entertained that Mr. Klann’s eye might be affected by the injury, but late reports say he is recovering and that his injuries are minor. Mr. Klann is well known in the city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 04, 1911 Page 1 ******** The funeral of Fred Klann, the unfortunate Clarks Mills man who committed suicide, was held from the late home this afternoon, Rev. Koch of Reedsville, officiating at the services. A.E. Schulze and sister of this sister attended the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Aug. 9, 1912 - page 2 ******** Notes From Cato: Fred Klann one of Cato's well known farmers, committed suicide by jumping off the bridge at Clarks Mills into the Manitowoc River Wednesday afternoon between 3 and 4 o'clock. The body was recovered about 7 o'clock. Mr. Klann has not been in good health for some time. He fell off a load of hay about a year ago and sustained some injuries to his head from which he never seemed to fully recover and was of a melancholy disposition ever since. He was 43 years old and resided on the old farm between Clarks Mils and Cato with his mother. In the afternoon he drove to Clarks Mills accompanied by his niece, Frieda Wickert, a girl of fifteen. When on the bridge on their way home he stopped the horse, alighted and jumped headlong into the river. A crowd soon gathered and went to work to recover the body, which took over three hours. He is survived by his mother, three sisters and four brothers. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home. Interment will be at Clarks Mills. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, August 8, 1912 pg. 8
GUSTAV KLANN Gustav Klann died Sun. morning in the residence of Mrs. A. Schultz here, after a long illness. The deceased, who has lived until recently in Town Cato, but who had moved here several months ago to be close to superior medical help, had reached the age of 52. He leaves a widow and two children as well as several sisters. The body was taken to Clarks Mills and interred there yesterday. Der Nord Westen, 27 Jan. 1898 ******** Gustav Klann, an old resident of Cato who came to town some time ago to receive medical treatment, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Adolph Schultz who lives in the 5th ward. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 27, 1898 pg. 3 ******** Gustave Klann birth: 25 January 1846 Germany death: 23 January 1898 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Clarks Mills residence: 1898 City father: Jacob Klann mother: Kate Deoffke spouse: Anna Hanson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ARTHUR DAVID KNAPP QUARRY: A.D. Knapp died Wednesday night, never having recovered consciousness after an operation. His greatest sorrow was to leave his little eight-year-old girl alone in the world. He was very much devoted to her. Manitowoc Daily Herald Friday, December 8, 1916 pg. 4 ******** Arthur David Knapp B-19 sep 1848 D-6 dec 1916 11pm was his death time. He was 67 years old. He died from Cancer of the Bladder. Burial Old Clarks Mill Cemetery 9 dec 1916. Manitowoc county death record, Volume 14 page 180.
BARTHOLEMEW KNAPP Bartholemew Knapp United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans Name Bartholemew Knapp Event Type Burial Event Place Valders, , Wisconsin, United States Death Date 01 Oct 1897 "United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1949", database with images, FamilySearch ******** Bartholomew Knapp United States Civil War Soldiers Index Name Bartholomew Knapp Event Type Military Service Military Beginning Rank Private Military Final Rank Private Military Side Union State or Military Term Wisconsin Military Unit 16th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry Military Company C Affiliate Film Number 16 "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch
D.B. KNAPP From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1897: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 04 Oct.) Death Fri. in Clarks Mills of D. B. Knapp, age 86, of pneumonia. Burial was Mon. morning in the Catholic Cemetery of Clarks Mills.
ESROM KNAPP News has come from Reedsville telling of the death of Ezrom Knapp who was a soldier in the War for the Preservation of the Union, was a member of the local G.A.R. and was recognized for his service by the flag being lowered to half-mast. Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1890 ******** From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-five Years ago (1890) Esrom Knapp of Reedsville died of hemorrhage of the brain on Monday of this week. He was taken sick the Thursday preceding. He was 52 years of age and lived for many years at Clarks Mills. He was a soldier in the war of rebellion and lost an arm in battle. He was buried at Clarks Mills yesterday. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 6, 1915 (Note: I conferred with the Civil War Roundtable and they assured me he is in this cemetery) ******** Sheriff Sale. By virtue of an execution issued out of and under the Seal of the Circuit Court for Manitowoc county, upon a judgment rendered in said county on the 6th day of December, 1873, before John P. Wickert, a Justice of the Peace for Manitowoc county, in favor of Esrom Knapp, and against George M. Rickaby, a transcript of which said Judgment was duly filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Manitowoc county, and said Judgment duly docketed in said office on the 28th day of February, A.D. 1874. I have levied upon all the right title and interest, which the said George M. Rickaby had on the 28th day of February, 1874, or at any time thereafter, of in and to the following property, to-wit: The West half of the West half, of the Southeast quarter Section No. nine (9), Township No. eighteen (18), North of Range No. Twenty-one (21) East, situate and being in Manitowoc county and State of Wisconsin, which I will sell at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Sheriff's office, in the City of Manitowoc, on the eleventh day of May, 1874, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day. Dated Sheriff's Office, this 25th day of March, A.D. 1874. R. D. Smart, Sheriff of Manitowoc County. Walker & Green, Plaintiffs Atty. Manitowoc Pilot, March 26, 1874 P. 1 ******** Esrom Knapp Wisconsin, Death Records Name Esrom Knapp Event Type Death Event Date 1890 Event Place Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 52 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Lawyer Birth Date 27 Apr 1838 Birth Year (Estimated) 1838 Birthplace New York State Burial Place Clarks Mill Father's Name D.B. Knapp Mother's Name Hannah Knapp Spouse's Name Mary Knapp "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
GEORGIA B. KNAPP From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905: A terrible accident happened Tues. evening near Quarry, which lies on the Wisconsin Central Railroad about 16 miles from here. A bridge crosses the Manitowoc River there and it appears as though Miss Georgia Knapp, daughter of Quarry resident A.D. Knapp, along with other girls, tried to climb into a rubber boat. Whether she slipped or whether the boat tipped, the other girls were not able to say, but she fell into the water which was swollen and turbulent because of the recent heavy rains. She drowned within sight of her companions. John Last, a young man who is in the employ of the Knapps, and who saw the incident, jumped in to save her, but was picked up by the wild stream and he quickly drowned as well. The 2 girls, who had been witness to the event without being able to help, went screaming to the Knapp residence and told the parents of the misfortune…. Help was obtained and the search begun for the bodies as soon as grappling hooks arrived from Manitowoc, and with their use both bodies were found yesterday morning. John Last comes from Grafton, Fond du Lac County, where his parents reside. His father was notified by telegraph and arrived yesterday to claim his 24-yr. old son’s body. Miss Knapp was 16 yrs. of age and was her parents only child. The poor mother was so terribly stricken by the event that one fears for her life. ******** Georgiana Blanche Knapp birth: 29 July 1889 Rockland death: 13 June 1905 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Clarks Mills, Mtwc. Co. father: A.D. Knapp mother: Malis Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** The following is Georgia's father whom I beleive is buried in Sturgeon Bay: A.D. Knapp, Quarry Pioneer Dies, Age 67 Well known Resident of County Had Been Ill A Long Time A.D. Knapp, one of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc County for more than 40 years, residing at.Quarry, died there Wednesday night at the age of 67 years. Mr. Knapp had been ill for a long time suffering from an unendurable malady. His wife died a few years ago. An adopted child is the only survivor. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Dec. 8, 1916 page 5 ******** Will Contested A.D. Knapp of Quarry, had a will drawn up by Attorney E.S. Schmitz sometime ago. He had some four thousand dollars left of a former estate of about $30,000. He left it all to Fred Winkelman, a saloon keeper at Quarry, Winkelman to care for a girl, aged ten years, whom Mr. Knapp was raising but had not adopted. Three sisters of the testator contested the validity of the will and the hearing in county court was held last week. The principal ground relied upon is alleged incapacity of Mr. Knapp to make a will due to continued over-indulgence in spirits for many years. the testimony disclosed that he could and did stow away a considerable daily tipple. Attorney Schmitz was a witness and there was nearly constant friction during the trial between him and A. L. Hougen who was attacking the will. J. J. Healy appeared for Winkelman. A decision will come later and the matter will probably reach the higher courts. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 8, 1917 ******** Link to mother's Memorial
GEORGIA H. KNAPP Miss Georgia Knapp died at the residence of her parents, in this town, at 7 o'clock p.m. June 7th. The deceased was an intelligent, estimable young lady of about eighteen years; beloved by all who came within the circle of her acquaintance. Just entering the stage of life when hopes are growing brightest, she contracted a disease which preyed upon her for four long months, when her tender body succumbed to the dread destroyer—Death—and then her spirit departed from its habitation of clay and donned the robes of immortality. Although her friends knew that the dread consumer was doing well its work, sad that the time was not distant when earthly strife must terminate, it did not decrease the sorrow of the afflicted parents, brothers and sisters. They have the sympathy of the entire community. Gone from her sphere of duty From friends that loved in vain A spirit of angel beauty Shall meet with angels fair. She lies within the silent tomb We little thought she was so doomed A few short years her days are fled And she counts one amongst the dead. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 8, 1882 ******** Died. Georgia Knapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Knapp, died at her home in Clarks Mills, of consumption, on Wednesday June 7th, 1882. Near one year ago an elder sister, Mrs. Johnson, was taken to her long rest, and on Friday last, friends, gathered from all directions to see for the last time the form of one who was the pet of the household and loved by all who knew her. Rev. J.F. Tubbs delivered a very appropriate discourse from the Scripture, "My presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest." After which between thirty and forty teams accompanied all that was mortal of Georgia to her final resting place. She was interred in the Clarks Mills Cemetery. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 13, 1882 P. 1
MARVILL MASON MARVILL MASON A PIONEER DIES IN TOWN OF ROCKLAND Marvill Mason, of Rockland, one of the oldest settlers of Manitowoc county, died the latter part of last week and was buried at Clarks Mills Sunday. Mr. Mason was born in Jefferson county, M.Y., Nov. 17, 1818, and in 1841 was married to Susannah Elizabeth Geowey. Ten children were born of the union, eight of whom are living. In 1854 Mr. Mason moved to Wisconsin and settled on a farm in the town of Rockland, where he lived until his death. He was eighty three years old at the time of his death and is survived by an aged widow. The children surviving are: Mrs. Phebe Knowles of DePere, Mrs. Sarah Robichaw of DePere, Mrs. Amelia Hagenow of Reedsville, Chas. Mason of Neenah and George Mason of Rockland. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 27, 1902 pg. 5
SUSANNAH E. MASON Susanna Elizabeth Mason Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials Name Susanna Elizabeth Mason Gender Female Burial Place Clarks Mills, Wis. Death Date 03 Jul 1902 Death Place Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 76 Birth Date 10 Jul 1826 Birthplace New York State Occupation Housewife Race White Marital Status Widowed Spouse's Name Marvin Mason "Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Susanna Elizabeth Mason Wisconsin, Death Records Name Susanna Elizabeth Mason Event Type Death Event Date 1902 Event Place Rockland, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Gender Female Age 76 Marital Status Widowed Race W Occupation Housewife Birth Date 10 Jul 1826 Birth Year (Estimated) 1826 Birthplace New York State Burial Place Clarks Mills, Wis. Spouse's Name Marvin Mason "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
JOS. MCCOLLY Name: McColly, Jos. D.: 1/4/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 6/23/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 1 Day B.P.: Clark's Mills D.P.: Clark's Mills Cem.: Clark's Mills Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: John McColly M.: Catharine Connerey Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.310
EMMA MCGUIRE Mrs. Charles McGuire, 84, of Cato, died Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti of Manitowoc will officiate and burial will be in the Clarks Mills Cemetery. Mrs. McGuire, nee Emma Cooper, was born Feb. 6, 1885, at Clarks Mills, daughter of the late M.T. and Sylvia Huntley Cooper, and resided at Cato since 1887. She was married Nov. 8, 1911, to Ernest Klann and he died May 15, 1925, and she was married to Charles McGuire Nov. 22, 1937, and he and a brother also preceded her in death. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 17, 1969 P. 7 ******** Cupid joined the destinies of two popular young people of Cato today when Miss Emma Cooper and Ernst Klann came to this city to wed. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Machmiller. Mr. Klann and his bride returned to Cato to make their home. The groom is one of the progressive young farmers of the county and his bride is one of the fairest girls in Cato. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 8, 1911 page 1
ANNIE MORGAN DEATH CLAIMS WELL KNOWN CATO WOMAN Wife of Supt. Wm. Morgan Succumbs to Long Illness Mrs. William Morgan, wife of Supervisor Morgan of the town of Cato, died at her home there at noon today, news being received by friends here this afternoon. Mrs. Morgan had been in ill health for sometime past but only lately her condition had given cause for alarm. Mrs. Morgan was 18 years of age and was well known, having resided in the county most of her life. She is survived by her husband and two sons. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday from the home with burial at Clark’s Mills. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 26, 1915, Page 5 ********* MRS. MORGAN WAS NATIVE OF THIS COUNTY Decedent Was at One Time a Resident of This City The funeral of Mrs. Annie Morgan, wife of Sup. William Morgan, who died at her home at Cato yesterday, will be held tomorrow, with burial at Clarks Mills. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Mrs. Morgan, nee Annie Krainik, was born in the town of Kossuth Nov. 28, 1867, and at an early age removed with her parents to this city where they resided until she was 15 years of age. Later, with her mother and stepfather, Wenzel Fingoust, she removed to Clarks Mills and was married there Dec. 27, 1886 to Mr. Morgan. Besides her husband and two sons, Elton and Larold, both at home, she is survived by one brother, Fred Fingoust of this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 27, 1915, Page 4
DAVID MORGAN Death of old age debility in Clarks Mills Mon. morning, of David Morgan, a wellknown resident and an old settler in our county. The deceased was born in England 79 yrs. ago and settled in Town Cato in 1852 where he has lived ever since. He leaves 7 children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon in Clarks Mills. Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1903 ******** David Morgan one of the oldest settlers of the county died at his home at Clarks Mills Monday morning, aged 79 years. He was born in Chattam, Barracks England. When 27 years old he came to American going to Canada first and then coming to Manitowoc county where he has ever since resided. His uprightness won him many friends that mourn his death. Seven children survive him, his wife having preceded him in death seven years ago. The funeral took place Wednesday at Clarks Mills Rev. D. C. Jones officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, October 15, 1903 ******** David Morgan birth: 7 November 1824 England death: 12 October 1903 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Clarke Mills, Wis. residence: 1903 Cato, Wis. father: William Morgan mother: Mary Rey spouse: Joseph Campbell Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
DAVID MORGAN (d. 1933) DAVID MORGAN DIES AT CATO; HEART ATTACK Prominent Retired Farmer Dies Unexpected While In His Easy Chair Taken with a heart attack as he sat in an easy chair in his home at Cato shortly before noon today, David Morgan, Sr., 71 years, retired farmer, died before a physician could be summoned. Mr. Morgan, who moved into the village from his farm in the town of Cato in 1916, had been about as usual the past few days and his demise today was unexpected. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Morgan home in Cato, with interment in the Clarks Mills cemetery. The deceased was a lover of fancy horses and livestock and for years served as superintendent of the horse division of the Manitowoc county fair. Mr. Morgan was born in Cato in 1862 and spent his entire life in the town. He was married in 1911 to Frances Morgan who survives with one son David Morgan Jr., at student at Lawrence college, Appleton; three brothers, John and Frank of Wausau and George of Amhurst, and one sister, Miss Emma Morgan of this city. The remains are to be removed to the Morgan home at Cato tomorrow from the Berge undertaking parlors at Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 24, 1933 P. 2
EMMA E. MORGAN CARD OF THANKS MORGAN--It is with a feeling of sincere gratitude that we take this means of expressing our deep appreciation and thanks to frineds and neighbors for their kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our fond Aunt Emma. A special word of thanks to the Rev. A.C. Fischer for his comforting words, the pallbearers, donors of flowers and cars, and those who aided in other ways. The Morgan Family Nephews and Nieces. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 3, 1946 pg. 16
FRANCES J. MORGAN Mrs. David Morgan, 88, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, the Rev. Duane Mills officiating. Burial will be in Town of Cato Cemetery, Clark Mills. Mrs. Morgan was born Frances Morgan, June 20, 1887, at Chilton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan. She was married Nov. 15, 1910, to Mr. Morgan at Chilton. He died in October, 1933. Surviving are a son, David, of Fond du Lac, and a brother, William J. Morgan, of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 4, 1966 P. 7
GEORGE F. MORGAN George F. Morgan, age 88, a lifelong Clarks Mills resident, died on Friday evening, February 27, 2015 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay. He was born on December 12, 1926 in Clarks Mills, son of the late Elton and Clara (Kiel) Morgan. George attended Valders High School graduating with the class of 1944. He then attended the University of Wisconsin Farm and Industry Short Course. On August 6, 1955 he married the former Marion Lehman at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Newton. Together George and Marion owned and operated Sunny Glo Guernsey Farm until their retirement in 1996. Following his retirement, George was employed part-time at the Valders Recycling Center. He enjoyed woodworking, making maple syrup, gardening and going camping at Washington Island every year. George loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and rolling balls of yarn for his wife Marion. He was an active member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. George was a member of the Guernsey Breeders Association, Valders Co-op Board as well as a past President, Manitowoc County DHIA and Manitowoc Mutual Insurance Board. He was also actively involved with Cato Future Farmers and Clarks Mills Good Sports 4H clubs. Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Marion Morgan, Clarks Mills; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Nancy and Gerry Paul, Whitelaw, Bonnie and Tony Kohlmann, Clarks Mills, Joan Kinzel, Whitelaw, Jane Beiswenger and her fiancé Avi Rivera, Hartford; one daughter-in-law: Deborah Morgan and her fiancé Lenny Opsteen, Chilton; 9 grandchildren: Kayla (Jesse) Steger, Heather (Tyler) Guelig, Jonathon Morgan, Christina Paul, Nicole (Carl) Riederer, Tiffany Kohlmann and Jarod Kohlmann, John Paul Beiswenger and Jennifer Beiswenger; five great-grandchildren: Gavin, Blake, Cali, Elijah and Garrett; two sisters: Doris Ellestad, Montana, Eunice Wellner, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: William (Bud) and Faith Morgan, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Lehman, Stetsonville and Cordella Lehman, Illinois. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one son: Danny Morgan, two daughters: Sally and Sandra Morgan; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Elsie and Arthur Lehman; three brothers-in-law: Carl Borgwardt, Bernie Wellner and Edmund Ellestad; one sister-in-law and three brothers-in-law: Dolores and Lloyd Wernecke, Delmar Lehman and Eugene Lehman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 6, 2015 at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Christopher Ross. Burial will take place at Clarks Mills Old Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The visitation will continue on Friday morning, March 6, 2015 from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family by visiting www.pfefferfunerlhome.com The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Valders Ambulance and to the nursing staff at Aurora Bay Care, especially Toni Matzke. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter March 3, 2015
JANE MORGAN Cato - Mrs. Dave Morgan is very ill at present with pneumonia. Brillion News - Fri., Mar. 6, 1896 ******** Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1896) Mrs. David Morgan of Cato died on Friday morning of last week. She was born in Cavan County, Ireland and came to Canada in 1849. She was married in 1851. She and her husband lived within half a mile of each other in Ireland and met in Canada without pre-arrangement where they were married. They moved to this county in 1853 and walked out to their new home at Cato. Since that time she has lived continuously in Cato. She was the mother of eight children, five boys and three girls. Her funeral took place on Sunday last. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 22, 1921 pg. 1
JOHN MORGAN John Morgan of Clarks Mills died on Monday morning of this week. He had been sick for some months. He was born in Ireland and came to this country when 19 years of age, settling in Cato in 1855. He was 68 years old at the time of his death. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 11, 1895 pg. 3 ******** John Morgan United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans Name John Morgan Event Type Burial Event Place Valders, , Wisconsin, United States Death Date 08 Apr 1895 "United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1949", database with images, FamilySearch
SALLY MORGAN Funeral services for Salley, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan, of Rt. 1, Cato, who died at birth Tuesday at Memorial HOspital, Manitowoc, were at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Town of Cato - Clarks Mills Cemetery. The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiated. Surviving in addition to the parents are a brother, Daniel, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Morgan, of Rt. 1, Cato. Mrs. George Morgan is the former Marian Lehman of Harvard, Ill. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, April 1, 1959 pg. T-5
SANDRA MAY MORGAN Sandra May Morgan, one day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Friday evening at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Tuesday at Clarks Mills Cemetery in the Town of Cato, the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius of First Reformed Church, Manitowoc officiating. Miss Morgan is survived by her parents, her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Morgan of Rt. 1, Cato and a brother, Danny at home; a great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lehman of Shady Lane Rest Home. A sister and her maternal grandparents preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Sept. 3, 1960 - page M11
WILLIAM MORGAN WILLIAM MORGAN, 66, PIONEER OF COUNTY, FOUND DEAD IN BED AT CATO HOME TODAY William Morgan, 66, member of the county board for the past six years, and for years chairman of the town of Cato, also a member of the Exemption board of District No. 2, at Two Rivers was found dead in bed at his home on a farm, 2 1/2 miles south of Cato this morning. Although Mr. Morgan (illegible)…of feeling ill, a few days ago, he was again up and around. On Saturday he attended a session of the exemption board at Two Rivers. Yesterday afternoon he was at the Killen store in Cato. He returned to his home last night..illegible..of the family stated that.. illegible. The deceased is survived by two sons, Harold and Elton, his wife having died two years ago. Four brothers, Frank and John of Wausau, George of Amherst and Dave of Cato, and two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Sweeting of this city and Emma Morgan of Cato survive. Burial will take place at the old home in Cato on Thursday afternoon at two o’clock under auspices of Chickerming Lodge, Odd Fellows, of which he was a member and interment will be at Clark’s Mills. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 05, 1918, Page 4 ******** William Morgan, chairman of the Town of Cato, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning at his home, about two miles south of Cato village. His health had been poor the past few weeks but his death was not expected. He was up and around Monday and retired Monday night as well as usual. The cause of his death was heart trouble. The deceased was 66 years of age. He is survived by two sons, Elton and Harold. His wife died two years ago. He has been Chairman of Cato the past four years and was a member of the Exemption Board of district number two. William Morgan was a man who deserves more than stereotyped notice. He was of the type which many people called "strong minded". Those displeased with him called him stubborn; those pleased spoke of his unbending firmness. His convictions were not borrowed, they were his own and he stood by them. His public duties were to him a sacred charge to which he was loyal regardless of the effect in temporary public opinion or his own fortunes. For political honors he cared not a whit and always asserted that public office was to him a burden which he bore as a citizen. His character was the kind from which freedom and democracy have been wrought. What are called "prejudices" he surely had, as well me of his kind have, but then "prejudices" are the other fellows; our own like beliefs we call "convictions". He leaves a place on the county board hard for any one to measure up to. The funeral will be held this afternoon. Interment in the cemetery at Clarks Mills. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 7, 1918 ******** Manitowoc County Wm Morgan, chairman of the Town of Cato, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning at his home, about two miles south of Cato Village. His health had been poor the past few weeks but his death was not expected. The cause of his demise was heart trouble. The deceased was 66 years of age. He is survived by two sons, Eldon and Harold. His wife died two years ago. He has been Chairman of Cato the past four years and was a member of the Exemption Board of District Number 2. Kiel Tri-County Record - Nov. 14, 1918 ******** Clark's Mills Married at Manitowoc, Dec. 27, Mr. Wm Morgan to Miss Annie Krajnik, both of Cato Manitowoc Lake Shore Times - Tues., Jan. 11, 1887
LEROY SCHWANKE LeRoy A. Schwanke, 43, a farm hand in the Town of Cato, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon while resting on a couch at the home of his employer, Frank Zipperer. When the Zipperers attempted to rouse him for the evening meal, it was found that he was dead.Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen attributed death to gastric hemorrhage. Funeral services will be at 2 Wednesday at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, the Rev. Jerry E. Moe officiating. Burial will be in the town of Cato Cemetery. Mr. Schwanke was born December 8, 1914 in the town of Rantoul, Calumet County, son of Albert and Martha Krueger Schwanke. he never married. Survivors include three brothers, Ervin and Orman of Rt. 1, Reedsville and Gerhardt of the Town of Cato; four sisters, Mrs. Erna Lewis of Manitowoc, Mrs. Esther Ozga of Burbank, Calif., Mrs. Arvin Krumrey of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Robert Oestreich of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Oct. 13, 1958
ANNA SCHWEITZER Died, Schweitzer: At the residence of D. F. Robinson on Wednesday December 12, 1888, at Kaukauna, at 2 a.m. of hemorrhage of the lungs, Mrs. Anna Schweitzer, aged 57 years. The deceased was called away suddenly, it having been less than a week from the time she was taken down with a severe attack of pneumonia to the time of her death. She leaves seven grown up daughters, Mrs. John Killan, of Cato, Mrs. C. F. Robinson, of Kaukauna, Mrs. Wm. Blackford of this city, Misses Mary, Flora, Anna and Clara Wederman all of whom were present at the funeral. The deceased was buried at Clarks Mills Friday December 14th. Marshfield Times [Marshfield, Wood Co., WI], 21 December 1888, Page 1 Column 7
ELIZABETH SMITH The wife of John Morgan, of Clarks Mills, died on Tuesday night of inflammation of the bowels. Manitowoc Tribune - April 8, 1875 - page 5
GEORGE SMITH SHOCKING DEATH – On Tuesday night, Mr. George Smith, of Clarks’ Mills, while in a state of excitement and having a gun in hands, struck the floor with the stock of the latter so violently that the gun was discharged, the contents of the barrel entering his abdomen. He lived about two hours. He served in the army during the rebellion – Manitowoc Pilot Chilton Times – November 9, 1867
JAMES SMITH Death of a Soldier - We learn that Mr. James Smith, a resident of Clarks Mills, died in that village on Monday last. He served three years as a member of the 19th Regiment and we believe was at one time a prisoner in Richmond. Manitowoc Pilot Friday, March 31, 1865
LAURA SMITH Mrs. Laura Smith, aged 73, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Rappel, of Cato Falls last Friday. The funeral which was one of the largest that has ever aken place in the vicinity, was hel on Monday from the house, the interment being in the family plot at Clark’s Mills, Mrs. Smith’s former home. Urban’s orchestra from this city furnished the music. Mrs. Smith was a great lover of music and had frequently expressed the wish during her life that there should be good music at her funeral. With Mrs. Smith’s death has passed away one of the few remaining pioneers of this county. She was born July 19, 1830, in West Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, N.Y. She was the daughter of Dr. Herman Tucker nad moved with her family to Clark’s Mills forty-three years ago. Dr. Tucker, her father, was one of the first physicians in that part of the county. Soon after arriving here, Mrs. Smith, then Miss Laura Tucker, returned to her former home in New York State and was married to Silas Smith. Mr. Smith was a well known inventor. He perfected a stone-lifting machine and many other devices, but like most inventors allowed someone else to reap the benefit of his ingenuity so that he never acquired any wealth. Shortly after their marriage the young couple moved to Clark’s Mills and settled down on a farm there. Both were well educated. Mrs. Smith was the first teacher that the village of Branch ever had and was one of the first teachers of music in the county. She was in every way closely related to the early history of this region. One sister, who has since died, married Ira Clark after whom Clark’s ills was named. Only one child, Mrs. Rappel, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, but an adopted son, Arthur C. Smith, is at present living on the old home staed in New York State. Silas Smith died about two years ago. Manitowoc Pilot, May 19, 1904
SILAS SMITH Deaths of a Week: Silas Smith, one of the oldest residents of the town of Cato, is dead. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, December 12, 1901 pg. 1 ******** CLARKS MILLS: Silas Smith, an old and respected citizen of Clarks Mills, died at the residence of his daughter Mrs. J.F. Rapple December 5. He was born in New York state in 1820. Married to Miss Laura Fricker, daughter of the late H.W. Fricker M.D. 1849. Moved to Clarks Mills, Wis. 1845, where he has since resided. The deceased had been failing for several years fading like a leaf on a tree, in autumn, with an ache or pain until the last three hours of his life when his suffering was intense, he was buried in Clarks Mills cemetery and a long procession followed him to his last resting place. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 19, 1901 pg. 8
ELIZABETH SOPER Mrs. David Soper died at her home in the town of Cato, this county, on Monday, April 9th, at the ripe age of eighty-five. Mrs. Soper, whose maiden name was Betsy Mason, was born in Troy, N.Y., in December 1815. She married David Soper in 1832. In the spring of 1858 Mr. and Mrs. Soper came to Wisconsin and soon afterwards settled upon a farm n Cato township. Eight children were the fruit of the marriage, three girls and five boys. When the war broke out four of the boys went to the front; one of these died in Andersonville prison, another one from injuries received in campaigning, and the other two survived the conflict and returned home. Mrs. Soper has been living since the death of her husband, thirty years ago, with her daughter, Mrs. W. Chilsolm. She was hale and cheerful up till a few weeks ago when she was seized with a severe cold, which resulted in her death. After witnessing the life of one like Mrs. Soper we realize how true are the words of George Elliott that “all the growing good of the world is largely due to those who have lived unhistoric lives and rest in unvisited graves.” The funeral took place Wednesday of this week and was conducted by Rev. Walter Johnston, pastor of Presbyterian church at Manitowoc. The interment as in the cemetery at Cato Falls. Manitowoc Pilot, April 12, 1900
HERMAN W. TUCKER DIED TUCKER - At Clarks Mills, Manitowoc Co, Wis., March 28th, 1877, Herman Woodward Tucker, M.D. in the seventy-ninth year of his age. Dr. Tucker was born at Royalton, Vt., Aug 6th 1798. At the early age of five years he was left fatherless, and at the age of nine years was thrown upon a cold world to work out his own destiny. Possessed of an active mind, he so improved all his opportunities as to become fitted for teaching at 16 years, and spent the three subsequent years in varied pursuits as teaching and manual labor in his severe struggle to work up to his manhood. At 19 years an hemorrage of the lungs compelled him to desist from the severer occupations of life and he turned his attention to the study of medicine. In 1823 he graduated from Castleton, Vt., Medical School, took a diploma and a wife -- Miss Laura Watkins, of Poultney, Vt. His professional life was spent especially in Franklin Co., N.Y. where for 20 years he practiced medicine and earned a reputation for success that placed him high among the practitioners of that part of the State. There also he lost his wife, the mother of his children. Thence he came to Manitowoc County 20 years ago this last December, and here closed his long, worried, weary life of almost fourscore years March 28, 1877. The Doctor once was a man of professed religious hopes. What turned his heart from his Savior, and changed the cast of his spiritual life, it is impossible for the writer of this to tell. What distorting influences were permitted to come in to give singularity to some features of a life commenced at such terrible disadvantage man cannot know; "and of that life man," as he expressed it near the last moments of his life, "must not judge". It is not without its interest that to the loving hearts of his praying children, who were hanging over the bed of his last sufferings the feeling was given that the Doctor, in some of his last conscious moments, gave expressions implying his sense of the blessedness and joys of a Christian hope. Of his children one, a son, died in childhood; three daughters are married and live at Clarks Mills; and one remains unmarried, who had made it her home with her father. Manitowoc Tribune- April 5, 1877 edition- page 3 ******** The daughters of the late Dr. Tucker take this means to return their heartfelt thanks to the sympathizing friends that aided them in watching over and caring for their father during his last illness and death; who, comforted them with their presence and aid in the burial of their dead; and particularly would they recognize the courtesy of the choir of the Presbyterian Church of Cato for the services rendered on this occasion of their deep affliction. Clarks Mills, March 30, 1877 Manitowoc Tribune - April 5, 1877 - page 3 ******** Clarks Mills As Dr. Tucker and daughter were crossing the Rapids' bridge on their return from Manitowoc last Saturday evening, their horse became frightened and ran away, upsetting the cutter and throwing them violently against the railing of the bridge. They were found by Mr. Bently, who thought Miss Tucker was dead. He took them to a hotel at the Rapids where they soon recovered consciousness and were able to ride home. They appear to have received no injuries excepting bruises about the head. Mr. Clark and Jonny Morgan found the horse the next day at Brown's hotel where he had been taken by Mr. Wells who found him somewhere on the Calumet Road. Manitowoc Tribune - Dec. 24, 1875
LAURA WATKINS TUCKER Laura Tucker Find A Grave Index Name Laura Tucker Maiden Name Watkins Event Type Burial Event Date 1853 Event Place West Stockholm, St. Lawrence, New York, United States of America Photograph Included Y Birth Date 16 Apr 1803 Death Date 21 Mar 1853 Affiliate Record Identifier 110644466 Cemetery West Stockholm Cemetery "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch
SARAH E. TUCKER Miss Sarah Tucker died at Clarks Mills on the 20th ult. Miss Tucker was well known in this city where she at one time, gave lessons in penmanship. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 1, 1888 ******** Sarah E Tucker United States Census, 1860 Name Sarah E Tucker Event Type Census Event Year 1860 Event Place The Town Of Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States Gender Female Age 25 Race White Race (Original) [Blank] Birth Year (Estimated) 1835 Birthplace New York Page 86 Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Affiliate Publication Number M653 HOUSEHOLD Heaman A Tucker M 61 Vermont Mary Tucker F 49 New York Sarah E Tucker F 25 New York Albert White M 22 New York James Hains M 38 Massachusetts "United States Census, 1860," database, FamilySearch
EMILY WIEGERT Emily M. Wiegert, age 83, of 427 Christel Dr., Valders (Viking Villa), died Thursday evening, May 10, 2001, a the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2001, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Rev. William Timm. Burial will take place Tuesday at Clarks Mills Community Cemetery, town of Cato. Emily was born Octobe 22, 1917, in Hayton, Calumet County, daughter of the late Otto and Emma Drews Pingel. On June 30, 1936, she married Erwin Wiegert in the town of Chilton. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1978. They were lifelong residents of the Valders area. Emily was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, Valders American Legion Auxiliary, and Valders Senior Citizens. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell (Caryl) Wiegert, and Ronald (Carole) Wiegert, both of Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law, Judy (Bradley) Wrolson, Valders, Gloria Heyduk, Manitowoc; one daughter-in-law, Doris (Dolly) Wiegert; 14 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; two sisters, twin sister Emma Quandt, Brillion, Margaret Schneider, Montello. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Emily was also preceded in death by one son, Gary Wiegert; one son-in-law, Thomas Heyduk, one grandson, Ricky Wrolson, five sisters, and one brother. The family will greet relatives and friends Monday, May 14, 2001, at the Faith Lutheran Church, Valders from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m. The Christianson Deja Funeral home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times_Reporter, May 12, 2001 P. A2
EMMA WIEGERT Wiekert (sic) Mrs. Vitus E. Wiekert, nee Emma Klann, 75, lifelong resident of the town of Cato, died early Sunday morning at her home. Mrs. Wiekert was born in 1876 in the town of Cato. In 1901 she was married to Mr. Wiekert, who died 18 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sts. John and James Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville, Rev. Elwood Habermann officiating. Burial will be in Clarks Mills cemetery, town of Cato. Survivors are four sons, Ervin on the homestead farm, Arnold of Portland, Ore., Vitus Jr., of Hilbert, Wis., and Hugo of route 5, Manitowoc; five daughters, Mrs, Kenneth Larson, Mrs. Isaac Hanson and Mrs. George Esse, of the town of Cato, Mrs. Arthur Flossort of Mishicot and Mrs. Frank Bursek of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wiegert and Mrs. Anton Hastreiter, both of the town of Cato; two brothers, William and Herman Klann, town of Cato; 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home, Reedsville, until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be removed to the church to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 4, 1951 P. 2
ERNST WIEGERT Ernst Wiegert, 59, retired county school teacher, died Saturday evening at Valders. Funeral services will be held Tuesday from the Berge funeral home, Valders. Burial will be at Clarks Mills. Mr. Wiegert was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1877. At one time he was employed as a teacher in parochial schools of the county. In recent years, he was employed at Valders. There are no immediate survivors. Two brothers preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 1, 1937 P. 2 ******** (Note: Birth year doesn't match tombstone)
ERNSTINA WIEGERT Notes From Cato: The aged mother of Wm. Wiegert, who suffered an attack of paralysis some time ago is daily growing weaker. Recovery seems doubtful. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 27, 1911 pg. 8 ******** Notes From Cato: On Friday, April 28, the Angel of Death entered the home of Wm. Wiegert to summon to her final earthly resting place, his aged mother. Frederick Wiegert, the father, departed this life about seven years ago. The mother, Ernestine, was about 75 years, and 6 months old at the time of her death. Mr. and Mrs. Wiegert were born in Germany, but in different parts of the country. In 1862, Mrs. Wiegert's parents settled in Cook Co., Ill., where Mr. and Mrs. Wiegert were married in 1865. They came to Manitowoc Co. about 39 years ago and took up a farm. They were the parents of a number of children some of whom died in infancy. Three are living, William of Clarks Mills, Vetus of Whitelaw and Ernest of Valders. Mrs. Wiegert suffered an attack of paralysis some time ago and since then failed steadily. In life, known and respected by a large circle of friends, Mrs. Wiegert was followed to her last resting place by a large procession. Interment was a tClarks Mills. Rev. Koch of Reedsville conducted the services. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 4, 1911 pg. 8
ERWIN WIEGERT Erwin S. Wiegert, 65, of Route 2, Reedsville, died Friday afternoon in University Hospitals-Madison. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Cato Cemetery, Clarks Mills. Mr. Wiegert was born Sept. 21, 1913 in the Town of Cato, son of the late Vitus and Emma Klann Wiegert. He attended Reedsville High School and married Emily Pingel June 30, 1936 in Chilton. A construction foreman with Howard Immel Company of Green Bay, he was a member of Whitelaw Sportsmen Club and Local Labor Union No. 1086. Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Carol Wiegert of Manitowoc and Darrell and Amy Wiegert of Valders; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Thomas Heyduck of Manitowoc and Judy and Bradley Wrolson of Route 1, Valders; a daughter-in-law, Dolly Wiegert of Manitowoc; a brother, Hugo of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Emeline Bursek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Art (Lydia) Flessert of Sheboygan, Mrs. Gertrude Hanson of Route 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. George (Ruth) Esse of Valders and Mrs. Kenneth (Josephine) Larson of Route 1, Cato, and 13 grandchildren. A son, Gary and a grandson, Ricky, and four brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald times - Sunday, Sept. 24, 1978 - page 5
FRIEDRICH WIEGERT John Christian Frederick Wiegert Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials Name John Christian Frederick Wiegert Gender Male Death Date 17 Oct 1904 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 68 Birth Date 26 Sep 1836 Birthplace Mecklenburg-Schwerin Occupation Retired Farmer Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Ernestine Father's Name Charles Wiegert Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Birthplace Germany "Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** John Christian Frederick Wiegert Wisconsin, Death Records Name John Christian Frederick Wiegert Event Type Death Event Date 1904 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Gender Male Age 68 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Retired Birth Date 26 Sep 1836 Birth Year (Estimated) 1836 Birthplace Mecklenburg, Schwerin Cemetery Clarks Mills Cemetery Father's Name Charles Wiegert Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Birthplace Germany Spouse's Name Ernestine Wiegert "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
GARY WIEGERT Gary W. Wiegert, 33, of 2115 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Immanual (sic) Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in Clarks Mills Community Cemetery. Mr. Wiegert was born Dec. 2, 1936, in the Town of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of Erwin and Emily Pingel Wiegert. He resided at Manitowoc all his life. He attended Manitowoc County public schools and was graduated from Valders High School in 1954. He married Doris Elm May 31, 1958, at Manitowoc. He had been employed at the Weyerhauser Co. the past 16 years. Survivors include his wife; two sons, (private); and three daughters, (private); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wiegert, of Rt. 1, Cato; two brothers, (private), and two sisters, (private). Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. The casket will be moved to the church Tuesday at noon to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday November 16, 1970 P. 17
GERHARD WIEGERT Gerhardt, nine year old son of Vitus Wichert(sic) of Whitelaw, died Tuesday after a brief illness. Death was due to pleursy. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1920 P. 1 ******* Death has brought sorrow in the home of V.E. Wugett(sic) by taking his beloved son Gerhard after a brief illness of three weeks, death being due to pleurisy. The burial was held from the house Friday to Clark Mills cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, March 29, 1920 P. 4
MARY WIEGERT Mrs. Mary Wiegert, 80, widow of the late William Wiegert, pioneer town of Cato farmer, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders, with the Rev. Paul Hensel officiating. Burial will be in the Clarks Mills Public Cemetery. Born Mary Klann at Silver Lake in 1871, the deceased spent her entire lifetime in Manitowoc County, being married to William Weigert (sic) in 1896. Her husband who operated a farm just west of Clarks Mills for a number of years died 29 years ago. Mrs. Wiegert was an active member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Grace Lutheran Church in Valders. Survivors are two sons, Fred who operates the home farm at Clarks Mills and Isadore of Manitowoc Rapids; four daughters, Mrs. William Pautz of Appleton, Mrs. Edward Roeske of Wayside, Mrs. Kermit Schwalbe of Manitowoc and Mrs. Hugo Rusch of Shakopee, Minn.; two brothers, William Klann of Clarks Mills and Herman Klann of Cato; one sister, Mrs. Anton Hastreiter of Cato; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders at 1 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be taken to the Grace Church for the afternoon services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 28, 1952 P. 2
RICHARD WIEGERT Richard H. Wiegert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vitus Wiegert, died at the family home at Cato Saturday afternoon following an illness of several years. Funeral services will be held from the home on Tuesday at 1:00 o’clock with burial at Clarks Mills, Rev. H. Koch to have charge of the service. Mr. Wiegert, who was 18 years of age, is survived by four brothers, Arnold of Portland, Oregon; Hugo, Vitus and Ervin, and five sisters, Emaline, Ruth, Lydia, Gertrude and Josephine all survive together with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Vitus Wiegert. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 25, 1924 P. 1
RICHARD WAYNE WIEGERT Richard Wayne, seven week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Wiegert of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in the Clarks Mills Cemetery. Surviving are the parents; three brothers (names omitted for privacy) and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Peter Befus of Sheboygan. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 4, 1952 P. 2
VITUS WIEGERT Despondency Lead to Death of Vitus Weigert TOWN OF CATO MAN WAS HEAD OF THE EQUITY Body is Found in Barn; Funeral Will Be Held On Tuesday Afternoon Despondency over financial matters was blamed today by relatives for the suicide some time last night of Vitus E. Wiegert, 59, town of Cato farmer and for the past 12 years manager of the Farmers Equity warehouse in Whitelaw. His lifeless body was found hanging in an obscure corner of the hay-barn on his farm this morning by a son and a neighbor when they instituted a search. His widow and grown children today said that for some time Wiegert had worried about not only his own financial condition, but also about the Equity warehouse at Whitelaw, which was in his charge. This coupled with a general rundown condition which has afflicted his health for the past few years is believed to have unbalanced Wiegert’s mind. The fact that he did not return to the farm home from the barn at a late hour last night did not worry the family. On previous occasions he had dozed off in the barn and did not return to the house until a late hour. Became Alarmed However, when Wiegert was not in the house when his wife and sons arose this morning they became alarmed and summoned neighbors who instituted a search. Hugo Wiegert and a neighbor started a search of the barn. Behind a pile of hay in one corner of the barn the body was found hanging by the neck from a rafter. Dr. Gerald Rau, Two Rivers, the coroner was notified and visited the Wiegert farm in Cato. He decided that there was no necessity for an inquest. The deceased was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids and moved with his parents to the town of Cato when a boy of ten years. He later took up farming and established a farm on Route 1, Cato. He was married there in 1900 to Miss Emma Klann who survives with four sons, Vitus Jr., Erwin and Hugo, at home, Arnold of Portland, Oregon, five daughters, Mrs. Frank Bursek and Mrs. Arthur Flessert, Route 5, Manitowoc, Mrs. Isaac Hanson and Mrs. Kenneth Larson, Route 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. George Esse, Milwaukee, and a brother, Ernst of Valders. Funeral Tuesday When the Farmer’s Equity was organized at Whitelaw some 12 years ago Mr. Wiegert was chosen as the manager and this position he continued to fill. Mr. Wiegert served for several terms as a Cato town officer. Records at the court house disclose that he was assessor of his town for a ten year period from 1913 to 1923. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the farm home in Cato in charge of the [missing a line] Rev. Koch of Reedsville. Interment will be at the Whitelaw cemetery. The remains will be removed to the home Monday afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Sat. 15 Jul 1933, p. 4 ******** DRIVEN FROM HOME BY FLAMES, WHITELAW FAMILY SAVES NOTHING BUT CLOTHES THEY HAVE ON Driven from home by fire, the family of V. E. Wiegert, parents and eight children, residing one mile south of Whitelaw, saved nothing but the clothing which they wore when they made their escape from the burning building. Neighbors who came to the assistance of the family succeeded in saving the barns, granary and other buildings on the farm. Mr. Wiegert and family are being cared for at the home of neighbors. The fire occurred Friday afternoon and Mrs. Wiegert and children who were in the house made an effort to save some of the furnishings but the flames drove them from the building and it was impossible to save anything from the home. The residence was one of the modern country homes of the county and the loss is a heavy one, but $500 insurance being carried on ? and contents. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Feb. 8, 1913 - page 1
WILLIAM WIEGERT William Wiegart, 53, a prominent Clarks Mills farmer, died suddenly Wednesday evening at his home, death being due to heart failure. He had attended to his chores as usual and suffered a sudden attack which resulted in his death. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with services at the German Lutheran Church at Reedsville at 2 o'clock. He is survived by a widow, two sons and four daughters survive him. Manitowoc Herald News - May 25, 1923 - page 4 ******** CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for their sympathy and kindly offices during our recent bereavement and to friends who sent floral offerings. We are especially grateful to the Rev. Koch of Reedsville for his services. Mrs. William Weigert and Family Manitowoc Herald News Tuesday, May 29, 1923 pg. 13