From the Manitowoc Wis. Herald, July 13, 1908
LOCATE GRAVE OF CHIEF MEXICO
George LaCount Here From Frisco Marks Grave at the Rapids
MONUMENT TO BE PLACED OVER THE GRAVE
Returning to the city after an absence of forty-six years, George LaCount
whose father came to Manitowoc in 1836 as one of the first settlers of the
county, today marked the grave of Old Chief Mexico, a spot which the County
Historical Society has been desirous of locating since its organization for
the purpose of erecting a tablet to the memory of the Chief, who was the leader
of the early Indian tribes of the county. Mr. LaCount was accompanied on his
visit to the grave by Mrs. P.P. Smith and Mrs. N. Morse, pioneers of the city
who have taken an interest in the movement to locate the resting place of
the chief.
Mr. LaCount is interested with Mrs. Morse in a movement that has been started
to raise funds to erect a tablet to mark the grave of Chief Mexico. Mrs.
Morse will solicit a fund for the purpose and it is probable that the County
Historical society will assist with the plan, the matter having been
considered at the last meeting of the society when proposed by Judge Baench.
In his visit to the grave Mr. LaCount raised a wooden tablet to mark the
spot temporarily.
Mexico's grave is located on the farm formerly owned by the father of Mr.
LaCount and as a boy he ofttimes visited the spot and is familiar with it
and sure of his survey now made. It had been believed that the grave was
on what is known as Indian hill at Rapids but Mr. LaCount declares this to
be in error, and he has marked the exact spot. Chief Mexico was buried
in December 1844 and Mr. LaCount remembers the burial and recounts the
story of the trouble experienced because of a storm which prevailed.
Mr. LaCount is a son of Joseph LaCount who came to Manitowoc with the first
settlers in 1836, being a member of a crew sent here to erect a mill.
LaCount, Sr., assisted in laying out the first highway between this city
and Sheboygan, the old military road which was later extended to Green
Bay. Of six boys in the family, five enlisted in the civil war. Dr.
David LaCount, whose death occurred at Wausau a month ago, was a son.
Mr. LaCount will remain here a day or two and will then visit at Waukesha.
FRANK LAFOND (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
This is Julia Rebecca Martell and Frank Lafond. Taken by Braun Photography in Two Rivers.
The bottom was cut off before I received it. Julia's father was Mitchell Martell and
Harriet Cayo-Cayas who married William Greenwood after Mitchell died. I believe Frank
is the son of John Batist Lafond Jr.(still working on that one!)
This is in Alaska on the Kobuck?sp River - Frank Lafond is second from left.
His cousin is to the right-which we have no idea who it is. Possibly taken
around 1905.
JOHN B. LAFOND
Manitowoc county Courthouse, Death Record v.3, p.282
Name JOHN B. LAFOND
D.O.D July 19, 1888
D.O.B. November 25, 1812 in CANADA
Sex Male
Color White
Age at Death 76
Spouse CELESTINA LAFOND
Father JOSEPH LAFOND
Mother UNKNOWN
Occupation FISHERMAN
Cause of Death SUDDEN
Place TWO RIVERS, WISCONSIN
Burial CATHOLIC BURIAL GROUND
Certificate Signed By: REV. M. WALBERS
MICHEL LAFOND
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin"
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.51-52.
Michel Lafond, one of the early pioneers and an honored resident of Two
Rivers, Wisconsin, who is living at 1012 Twentieth Street, has been engaged
nearly the entire length of his active career in the fishing industry at
this point. He was born in Canada, January 26, 1837, and is a son of John
and Mary Lafond, who were born and married in that country. They came to
Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, in 1852, where John Lafond carried on
fishing—a trade which he had followed while in the Dominion—until his death
in 1893, when he was seventy-seven years old, his wife having passed away
in her forty-fifth year in 1866. To them were born seven children, Alicia,
John, Joseph, Michel, Godfrey, Frank and Alfred, the first three of whom
are deceased.
Michel Lafond as a boy accompanied his father on his fishing expeditions
and thus learned the trade, in which he continued after his arrival in
Manitowoc county. He followed this occupation here continuously with the
exception of eight years, most of which time he spent on board a sailing
vessel while making his home at Green Bay, whence he enlisted in 1865 in
Company F, Fiftieth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served as
private for sixteen months, taking part in the western campaign against
the Indians and being stationed at Fort Rice in the Dakotas. It happened
that he was in St. Louis at the time when President Lincoln was
assassinated. Since returning fo Two Rivers Mr. Lafond has followed his
trade and, although past the allotted three score and ten, he is today
still active at the head of a large and successful business, owning a
number of boats, nets and sheds.
On the 9th of September, 1857, Mr. Lafond was united in marriage to Miss
Margaret Jurden, and they have become the parents of ten children, of whom
Liza, Susan and Georgie died in infancy and John at the age of twenty-three
years; the surviving ones are Michel, Joseph, Fred, Mary, Jessie and
Louisa.
September 9, 1907, was an eventful day for Mr. and Mrs. Lafond, which it is
given only a few of us to observe—the day on which they could look back
upon fifty years of marital happiness. Their golden jubilee was celebrated
amidst the family and was the occasion for congratulations from many
devoted friends and well-wishers of this worthy couple.
MITCHEL LAFOND
From the Two Rivers Reporter, July 26, 1913:
OLD TIMERS - (photo with article)
The LaFonds comprise a larger proportion of the population of the Eastside
than any other family. There was a time 15 or twenty years ago when the
Lafonds, the Gagnon and the LeClaire families made up the majority of the
French population of Two Rivers. But the Lafonds were always the most
numerous.
The family came here in June 1853, consisting of the father and mother and
six boys and one girl.
Mitchel is the oldest one living. The Lafonds came from Canada like all our
French citizens.
The father had been working on a farm near Montreal and came to the states
to impove conditions for the family.
They came by steamer most of the way. Upon their arrival they made their
home, for a time, with the family of Mr.'Boupre' who was a fisherman here
but moved to Green Bay a few years later. The Lafond's built a small
house of their own near the river on the west side, a few months after
their arrival here.
Mitchel was 15 years of age when he arrived at Two Rivers.
His father started in fishing almost immediately and Mitchel helped him.
They caught almost all whitefish. Trout were at that time as scarce as
whitefish are now and there were no chub which now constitute a large
share of the fish caught here. The whitefish have all been caught. The
trout and chub have been planted and multiplied. Although whitefish
have also been planted they have not multiplied and they are very rarely
caught in the nets today. They are almost extinct.
Just before the war Mitchel went to Green Bay to fish and while there he
volunteered and joined the army. This was in 1865. When his regiment
reached Fort Leavenworth the war was practically over and they were
transferred to Fort Rice up on the Missouri River. The company of which
he was a member dwindled down from 60 to 22. This was due to desertion.
The lonesome life on the plains had no charms for most of the boys who
had enlisted in the hope of seeing active service in the war.
Mr. Lafond served nine months in the army. He went back to Green Bay
after the war and shortly thereafter returned to Two Rivers. Here he
has engaged in fishing up to a few weeks ago when he sold his outfit
to his son.
The biggest haul he ever made while fishing was twenty-six years ago
when he brought in 5,000 pounds of trout. He always fished with gill-
nets and used a mackinaw boat.
On one occasion he was out in a severe storm. His boat was late in
coming into port and there was talk of sending a tug out to search.
It was decided however that this would be useless as if Lafond was
out in that storm he must surely be drowned by that time.
He lost 2,000 pounds of fish one time when his boat was capsized.
He and his son were trying to make port at Sturgeon Bay when they ran
on the sunken pier or crib against the harbor pier. As there was a
heavy sea their boat capsized and all the fish were lost. Mr. Lafond and
his brother saved themselves by jumping quickly onto the pier.
Mitchel Lafond was for several years a member of the Life Saving Crew
when that branch of the service was a volunteer organization here.
The government provided them with a surf boat. Oliver Pilon, deceased
was also a member of this Volunteer Life Saving Crew. The boys were
sometimes called on to aid vessels in distress. Every time they responded
they each received $10 from the government.
Mitchel Lafond has just recovered from a severe illness. He does not feel
as strong as he used to for in a few months his weight has dropped from
190 pounds to 140.
Mr. and Mrs. Lafond are both living at their residence on 1012-20th
Street on the Eastside. In 1907 they celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary.
FRANK LAMACH
From the Manitowoc County Chronicle
December 1, 1906
Frank Lamach was over to Ludington last week to
attend the wedding of his brother, Emil.
ALBERT LANDRETH
From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol II. Chicago: Western
Historical Pub. Co., 1881, p. 529
Seed grower and dealer in all kinds of seeds, Manitowoc, was born in Bristol,
Bucks County, Pa., Feb. 4, 1858, and at the age of five years he went with
his parents to Battle Creek, Mich., and lived there about thirteen years.
His father, Mr. John Landreth, followed the above business there. Albert L.
came to Manitowoc in 1876, and was in his brother's employ three years. He
went to Sheboygan, and was there one year. He then returned to Manitowoc, and
began his present business. He was married, October, 1880, in the latter city,
to Miss Anna F. Hoes. She was born in Manitowoc November 1861.
FREDERICK LANG
From the Manitowoc Pilot, February 10, 1870)
ADMINISTRATRIX SALE - In Probate Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Frederick Lang, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in pursuance
of an order of License, made in said matter, on the 20th
day of December A.D. 1869 by the County Court of said
County, the undersigned Christina Lang Administratrix of
the Estate of Frederick Lang deceased, will, on Monday
the 10th day of January A.D. 1870 at ten o'clock in the
forenoon of said day, at the office of the County Judge,
in the Village of Manitowoc, in said County, offer for
Sale, at Public Vendue, the following described Lands to
wit: The undivided h of neq of nwq of the nh of seq of
nwq of Section on Town 18 Range 23 in the County of
Manitowoc.
The Terms of Sale Cash down. Christina Lang, Administratrix
Dated at Manitowoc, the 2d day of December A.D. 1869
The above Sale stands adjourned until Feb. 14th at the
same place and hour. Jan. 31 1870 Christina Lang, Administratrix
JOHN D. LARSON
CAPT. JOHN D. LARSON, born in Norway, April 29, 1843; came to America with his
parents in 1845, landed in Milwaukee August 26, of that year, and removed
immediately to Manitowoc, on a farm, where his parents have since died. At 13
years of age John D. Larson commenced sailing the lakes as boy, in his
brother's vessel, and has followed the water ever since. His first command
was the schooner "ERIE," which he sailed in 1861, being then but 18 years of age.
The vessel being sold shortly after Captain Larson assumed command, he became
master of the "TRANSIT," and has been constantly in command of vessels every
season since. In 1873 he commanded a steam barge, trading to all Lake Michigan
ports, and in 1877 became master of the propeller "CITY OF MADISON," of which
he was in command at the time she was burned. This accident happened about
sixty-five miles northeast of Chicago at 3 o'clock A.M., and was owing to the
incompetency of the engineer placed in charge by her owner. Captain Larson
married, May 10, 1873, Cornelia, daughter of Captain Moody, an old sea captain
of Buffalo, New York, where Mrs. Larson was born September 1, 1848. Her parents
are still residing in this city, to which they removed in 1855; her brother,
Charles E., being in command of the Milwaukee Tug Company's wrecking-tug "WELCOME."
Captain and Mrs. Larson have two children--Mabel C., born March 14, 1874, and
Charles B., born July 29, 1875. Their present residence is in the Old Moody
home, corner of Lapham street and Fifth avenue.
JACOB BERNARD LAUN
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin"
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.522-523.
Jacob Bernard Laun, president of the Kiel Furniture Company, of Kiel,
Wisconsin, was born in Manitowoc county, August 5, 1863, and is a son of
John Henry and Catherine Laun. The father was born in Germany, and the
mother was born in Ozaukee county, Wisconsin. By trade the former was a
cabinetmaker, but operated a sawmill, four miles east of Kiel, for thirty
years.
Jacob Bernard Laun attended district school, finishing his studies at
Mission House, Sheboygan county, this state. Before he even attained his
majority, Mr. Laun displayed that firm grasp of business affairs which so
characterizes him today, and at the age of twenty years established a
lumberyard at Kiel which he still operates. These premises cover an area
two hundred by four hundred feet. He and his brother Louis own yards at
New Holstein and Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and he owns a lumberyard and
general merchandise store at Wausaukee, Wisconsin. Until 1899 he owned
sawmills there, but in that year the timber gave out. In addition to these
interests, he is vice-president of the Laun-Mangold Hardware Company,
president of the Elkhart Lake Realty Company and Elkhart Lake Park company
and president of the Kiel Advancement Association. He laid out two
subdivisions to Kiel, the first being called Laun's First Addition, and the
other Laun's Second Addition. In conjunction with a partner, he laid out
the Laun-Shulz Addition. He has also built a number of houses in Kiel.
Mr. Laun was one of the organizers of the State Bank of Kiel and is still
on its board of directors. Three times he served as president of the
village board, and for four years was supervisor from the village.
It is, however, in connection with the Kiel Furniture Company that Mr. Laun
is best known. This concern was organized in 1892, and started the
following year, as the Kiel Manufacturing Company. The capital stocks at
organization was twenty-two thousand dollars, and five thousand dollars
was added later. In 1890 this business was taken over by Mr. Laun and
A.W. Dassler, who have continued to operate it since then. The present
firm name was adopted in 1905, with Jacob B. Laun as president, Albert W.
Dassler as secretary, treasurer and general manager, and Louis Laun as
vice-president. The capital stock is one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, and the plant is a valuable one, comprising one building,
fifty-six by 128 feet, three stories in height; another, sixty-two by 130
feet, four stories in height, and a third, forty-eight by eighty feet,
four stories in height, with an office building thirty-two by fifty feet,
built of brick. The first year only twenty-five men were employed, but the
volume of business has so increased that one hundred and twenty-five men
are now required. In spite of the size of the plant, the company has been
oversold for the past decade, and in 1909, a new factory was built at
Milwaukee, of brick and concrete, sixty-six by three hundred and fifty
feet, four stories in height. The company devotes its Kiel plant to
manufacturing tables, but the Milwaukee factory turns out dining-room
furniture.
The maiden name of Mrs. Laun was Paulina Heins and she is a daughter of
Charles Heins, one of the merchants and bankers of Kiel. Three children
have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Laun, namely, Albert, Carl and Lucile. He
belongs to the Odd Fellows and is past grand of his lodge, taking a deep
interest in it.
Owing to the fact that Mr. Laun is a man of unusual executive ability and
farsightedness, the various concerns with which he is connected have
prospered, and the volume of business controlled is a very important factor
in the industrial and commercial life of Manitowoc county.
JUDGE JOHN LAWE
ELIZABETH LAWRENCE
From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, 10 November 1870:
Mortgage Foreclosure - Whereas, on the 21st day of August, A.D. 1866,
P. Jerome Pierce, of the county of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin,
as party of the first part and mortgagor executed and delivered to
John A. Kahler, of said county of Manitowoc, as party of the second
part and mortgagee, a mortgage hearing done on that day to secure the
payment by the said mortgagor to one Elizabeth Lawrence the sum of
seventeen hundred dollars three years from the date thereof with
interest payable annually and save harmless and indemnify the said
John A. Kahler from the paymentof a certain note executed on said
day by the said Pierce and said John A. Kahler on surety for said
Pierce to the said Elizabeth Lawrence for said sum of seventeen
hundred dollars payable as above mentioned according to the condition
of a certain bond executed by the said P. Jerome Pierce to the said
mortgagee, which said mortgage was duly executed so as to be entitled
to record, and was duly recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds in and for the county of Manitowoc aforesaid, on the ninth day
of January, A.D. 1867, at four o'clock P.M. in volume "Q" of
mortgages on page 257; and whereas, by the terms of said mortgage,
the said mortgagee, his heirs, executed, administrators or assigns
were duly authorized and empowered to grant, bargain, sell, release
and convey the premises therein described in case of the non-
payment of the sum of money secured to be paid thereby or any part
thereof and whereas in and by said mortgage the said mortgagor,
covenanted and agreed to pay all taxes and assessments of every
nature that might be assessed on the mortgaged premises previous to
the day appointed in persuance of any law of the State for the sale
of land for taxes; and whereas, in and by the said mortgage the
said mortgagor, covenanted and agreed to pay the sum of twenty-
five dollars as solicitor's fees in case the same should be
foreclosed by reason of the non-performance of any of the conditions
thereof; and whereas, default has occurred in the conditions of said
mortgage by the non-payment of said sum of seventeen hundred dollars
and interest to the said Elizabeth Lawrence; and whereas the said
John A. Kahler has become liable to pay said sum of money to the
said Elizabeth Lawrence and whereas, the said John A. Kahler did
on the twentieth day of August, A.D. 1869, pay to the said Elizabeth
Lawrence the said sum of seventeen hundred dollars with interest
amounting in all to the sum of nineteen hundred and thirty-eight
dollars; and whereas default has also occurred in the conditions of
said mortgage by the non-payment of taxes upon the said mortgaged
premises for the year 1869, which said taxes amounting to the sum
of eight dollars were on the fifteenth day of December 1869 paid
by John A. Kahler, and whereas, the said John A. Kahler is now
the lawful owner and holder of the said mortgage, and claims that
there is now due him theron the sum of nineteen hundred and
thirty-eight dollars with interest from August 20th, 1869, besides
said taxes so paid on aforesaid; and whereas, no action or
proceeding has ben instituted at law to recover the debt now
remaining secured by the said mortgage or any part thereof.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the
power of sale contained in said mortgage and of the statute in
such case made and provided the said mortgage will be foreclosed,
by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to be sold to satisfy the amount due on said
mortgage and bond with interest and the costs and expenses of
sale, together with the said sum of twenty-five dollars solicitor's
fee agreed to be paid in case of the foreclosure thereof, at
public vendue by the sheriff of the county of Manitowoc at the
front door of the courthouse in the city of Manitowoc in said
county, on Saturday the tenth day of December 1870, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon of that day, to the highest bidder.
The following is a description of the premises designated on
said mortgage to-wit: The undivided one-half of lot No. one(1)
of section No. fourteen(14) of Township No. nineteen(19) north
of range No. twenty-three(23) east, and being in said county
of Manitowoc.
John A. Kahler, Mortgagee
Walker & White, Aty's for Mortgagee
CHARLES LECLAIR
The LeClair(e)family of Michicot/Two Rivers were originally Houde in Canada.
I know this helped me when I finally made the connection.
Husband: Louis Clair Houde
b: 1790 at: , , Canada/d. 1847 at: Michicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
p: Augustin Houde and Therese Geneviève Martel
m: 17 AUG 1818 at: Nicolet
to: Marie Rouillard
b: 1796 at: , , Canada
children:
Louis LeClair/b: 7 JUL 1819 at , , Canada/d: 3 SEP 1819
Antoine LeClair/b: 23 JUN 1820 at , , Canada
Louis LeClair/b: 24 JUL 1821 at , , Canada/d: 12 OCT 1821 at , , Canada
Oliver LeClair/b: 8 AUG 1822 at , , Canada/d: 10 JUN 1864 at Two Rivers, Wisconsin
m: Amelia Auger
CHARLES LECLAIR/b: 16 JUL 1824 at St. Francis/d: 1906 at Two Rivers, Wisconsin
m: Angeline Lafond
Marie LeClair/b: 1 JAN 1826 at St. Francis
Victor LeClair/b: 16 SEP 1827 at Labaie Du Febure, Québec/
d: 15 MAY 1888 at Jacksonport, Door, Wisconsin/m: Mary Harrington; Virginia Berube
Marguerite LeClair/b: 1 JUL 1829 at , , Canada
Louis LeClair/b: 9 MAY 1831 at , , Canada
Eugene Leclair/b: 1836 at , , Canada/m: Clarissa Berube
Joseph LeClair/b: ABT 1838 at , , Canada
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
DAVID LECLAIR
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin"
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.627-628.
David LeClair, senior member of the well known firm of LeClair Brothers,
agriculturists and fishermen of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, was born February
19, 1871, in a log house in Two Rivers, near the present site of the Life
Saving Station, a son of Charles and Angeline (LaFond) LeClair. Charles
LeClair was born at St. Francis, Canada, a son of Louis LeClair, and at the
age of nineteen years accompanied his parents to New York state. During
his twentieth summer in 1846, he went to Chicago, at that time only a small
settlement, and the family then came to Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where Louis
LeClair worked in the shingle mills, later going to Mishicot, where he
secured employment with Daniel Smith and died there aged fifty-two years.
Charles LeClair was married at the age of twenty-three years, and settled
on sixty acres of wild land in Mishicot, where he built a log cabin and
log barn, starting to clear his land with an ox team. Not long thereafter,
he sold his property and came to Two Rivers, engaging in fishing which was
then carried on in sail and row boats, but in 1873 he went to Seymour
township, Outagamie county, and commenced farming on a tract situated three
miles north and one mile west of Seymour village. He first erected a log cabin
and later built a frame house there, but after eleven years moved back to
Two Rivers, and again engaged in fishing, living on a forty-acre farm
situated near the river, which is now located inside of the city limits,
and on which his sons, David and Nelson, now reside. He died in May, 1900,
aged seventy-five years, ten months, and his wife passed away in July,
1898, aged sixty-four years. He was a faithful member and active worker in
the Catholic church, and assisted in building the churches at Mishicot and
Two Rivers and the old church at Seymour. By a former marriage he had a
family of five children, and his union with Angeline LaFond resulted in the
birth of twelve children, as follows: two infants, deceased; Charles; Mary;
Olive; Jane, who died aged three years; Delia; an infant, deceased; David,
of this sketch; two infants, deceased; and Nelson.
David LeClair received his education in the schools of Seymour, and first
followed fishing with his father, later forming a partnership with his
brother, Charles, and eventually engaging in the fishing business with his
brother, Nelson, under the firm name of LeClair Brothers. He was married in
1891, to Eugenie Gagnon, and they have four children: George, Francis,
Elizabeth and Grace. Mr. LeClair is a member of the Catholic church, and
belongs to the Catholic Knights, St. Joseph’s Athletic Club and St. Peter’s
Society.
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From the Two Rivers Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1891
Married
LaClair:Gagnon: - At the St. Luke's church, by the Rev. Father
Geissler, Mr. David LaClair to Miss Jennie Gagnon.
After the ceremonies at the church the newly married couple and
wedding party proceeded to the residence of the bride's parents
where all who participated had a good time. The groom is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LaClair of this city. Mr. Chas. LaClair
is a well-known and respected pioneer of Two Rivers, having been
one of the earliest settlers and resided here nearly ever since,
with the exception of a few years which were spent in Seymour,
Wis. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Gagnon of
this city. The newly wedded couple have many friends who wish
them a happy journey through life.
This boat was one of David and Nelson LeClair’s boats
(boat photo sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
NELSON LECLAIR
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin"
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.622-623.
Nelson LeClair, who belongs to the well known firm of LeClair Brothers,
dealers and shippers of fish of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, is also engaged
extensively in dairy farming. He was born in Seymour township, Outagamie
county, Wisconsin, September 26, 1877, and is a son of Charles and Angeline
(LaFond) LeClair, and a grandson of Louis LeClair. Charles LeClair was born
at St. Francis, Canada, in 1826, and when nineteen years of age went to
New York State, and from there during the following summer to Chicago. The
family came to Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in 1847. Louis LeClair, his father,
working first in the shingle mill and later going to Mishicot, where he was
employed by Daniel Smith, and his death occurred there when he was
fifty-two years of age. Charles LeClair was married when he was
twenty-three years of age, and settled on sixty acres of wild land in
Mishicot, but sold this after building a log cabin and log barn and came to
Two Rivers, where he engaged in fishing. In 1873 he went to Seymour
township, Outagamie county, and engaged in farming for eleven years, when
he returned to Two Rivers, located on the property a part of which is now
occupied by his sons, and continued to farm and fish during the remainder
of his life, his death occurring when he was seventy-five years and ten
months old, his wife having passed away in July, 1898, aged sixty-four
years. He was a faithful member of the Catholic church, and assisted in
building the churches of that denomination at Mishicot and Two Rivers and
the old church at Seymour. He had five children by a former marriage, of
whom three are living, and his second union, to Angeline LaFond, resulted
in the birth of twelve children, namely: two infants, deceased; Charles;
Mary; Olive; Jane, who died aged three years; Delia; an infant, deceased;
David, who is Nelson’s partner in business; two infants, deceased; and
Nelson.
Nelson LeClair has been engaged in fishing since his youth, when he first
joined his father, and later he formed a partnership with his brother David
which has continued to the present time. He has also been a leading dairy
farmer of Two Rivers township, having an excellent tract of one hundred and
twenty acres, and raises Guernsey cattle, high-bred horses and Chester
White hogs. He has a modern farm house, a barn eighty by seventy feet, with
cement floor, and a fifty-six-ton silo.
In 1898, Mr. LeClair was married to Theresa Colling, who was born at
Seymour, Wisconsin, a daughter of Leonard and Anna (Baltes) Colling, the
former a native of Germany and the latter of Dodge county, Wisconsin. They
were married at Rubicon, Wisconsin, and settled on a farm near Seymour,
Outagamie county, where they lived until retirement, and since that time
have resided in Neenah. Mr. Colling was born December 27, 1842, and his
wife in 1853, and they had a family of eleven children, namely: Mary,
Peter, Francis, John, Theresa, Katie, Christian, Nicholas, Rosa, Anna and
Esther, of whom Nicholas is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. LeClair are connected
with the Catholic church, and he holds membership in St. Joseph’s Athletic
Club, St. Peter’s Society and the Catholic Knights.
HON. LAWRENCE W. LEDVINA
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin"
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.103-104.
Lawrence W. Ledvina, ex-member of the state legislature of Wisconsin and
lawyer of Two Rivers, where he is serving as city attorney, was born in
Kellnersville, Wisconsin, September 28, 1880, and is a son of Lawrence and
Catherine (Reif) Ledvina. His paternal grandfather, Wenzel Ledvina, brought
his family from Bohemia to America and settled on wild land in Franklin
township, Manitowoc county. Peter Reif, the maternal grandfather of Mr.
Ledvina, was born in Rhenish, Prussia, and after being shipwrecked on his
journey, walked all the way from Buffalo, New York, to Manitowoc county,
in 1846, being one of the first settlers of Kossuth township, where he
built the first grist and saw mill. He died in 1881, his widow surviving
until 1911. Lawrence Ledvina, who is engaged in the shoe business, had a
family of fourteen children, of whom ten are now living: Lawrence W.;
John, who was engaged in the lumber business at Hudson; Edward, a
carpenter and contractor; Michael, in business with Edward; Rose, who
married Lawrence Morrissey; Joseph, deputy register of deeds of Manitowoc
county; Jerome, a student; Ida and Mayme, teachers; and Olive, residing at
home.
Lawrence W. Ledvina received a country-school education, and after teaching
school for six years entered the law department of the University of
Wisconsin, from which he graduated with the class of 1906. He was studying
there at the time of his election to the state legislature. He served as a
member of the Wisconsin assembly during the sessions of 1905, 1907 and
1909, the latter session being chairman of the judiciary committee—the
most important in his house. In 1909 he served by appointment of Governor
Davidson, as a member of a joint committee to settle the suits pending
against the railroads for back taxes due the state. Since 1906 he has been
three times city attorney of Two Rivers, an office which he now holds. He
is a member of the law firm of Keeley & Ledvina. He is a member of the
Knights of Columbus, the Foresters, the Elks and the Moose, and was first
dictator of the latter order in Two Rivers. He is a devout member of the
Catholic church.
GEORGE L. LEE
From the "A Century of Masonry 1856 - 1956" by Merle E. Hutchins
Little is known of the antecedents of Bro. Lee, but he was an able lawyer
and a fluent and eloquent speaker. His political affiliation was with the
Democratic Party and he served as County Judge in 1855 and 1856 and as
District Attorney from 1857 through 1859. During his stay in Manitowoc,
he was very active in literary and fraternal circles. He was one of the
founders of the "Young Men's Institute", founded in 1856, an incorporation
to promote improvement along literary lines and to conduct courses of
lectures; a member of Chickerming Lodge No. 55, I.O.O.F. and among the
earlier Noble Grands of tht body; and an active member of our lodge as
well as one of its founders. He served as Treasurer while the lodge was
working under dispensation and as Senior Deacon for the year 1856, after
the granting of the Charter. About 1860, he suffered a paralytic stroke
which disabled him for further labors and he left Manitowoc for his former
home, somewhere in the east, a hopeless invalid, and news came a few years
later of his death.
CASPER LEGRO
From the Manitowoc Pilot, March 10, 1870:
IN PROBATE - Manitowoc County court
In the matter of the estate of Casper Legro, Jr., deceased.
On reading and filing a petition of Casper Legro of said
county, representing among other things that Casper Legro,
Jr., late of said county, on the 9th day of April, A.D.
1868, near Waukegan, Ill., died intestate, leaving no goods
or chattels and no estate within this state, and that the
said petitioner is father of said deceased, and praying that
administration of said estate be to Francis Kostomlatsky
granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before
the judge of this court on Wednesday, the 30th day of March
A.D. 1870, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heir of
said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing
a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly
newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county.
W.W. Waldo, County Judge Manitowoc, Marcy 8th, 1870
ISIDORE LEIGHT
Isidore Leight
This is part of a large photo of men who belonged to the B.& M.I.U. No. 12 of Manitowoc.
It can be found at the I-43 Antique Mall at Manitowoc
B & M I U = Bricklayers and Masons’ International Union of America
B&MIU was a successor to the Bricklayers International Union of the United States
of North America, founded in 1865. In 1910 the B&MIU became interested in
organizing plasterers and the union’s title then became the Bricklayers, Mason,
and Plasterers’ International Union of America.
JACOB LEISEN
"Memorial Record of the Northern Penisula of Michigan"
by Lewis Publishing Company 1895
Pages 225-227
CAPTAIN JACOB LEISEN, an honored veteran of the late war and a man prominent
in business and social circles of Menominee, was born near Coblentz, Germany,
near the banks of the beautiful and historic Rhine, May 7, 1828. His
grandfather, Jacob Leisen, was an officer in the forestry service in Prussia,
and his son, Jacob, father of our subject, was born and reared there. Having
arrived at years of maturity he married Margaret Gobel, daughter of Joseph
Gobel, who was in the revenue service. The parents spent their entire lives
in the Fatherland, and both are now deceased. Their family numbered but two
children, both sons.
The Captain, who is the only survivor, grew to manhood in the land of his
nativity, acquired his education in the public schools, and at the age of
fifteen began to learn the trade of cabinet-making, which he followed for some
time. In 1849 he joined the Prussian army, in which he served until 1852, as a
member of the Eighth Battalion of Sharpshooters, being stationed at Baden for
one year, and the remainder of the time at Wetzlar, the barracks being in the
ancient high court-room. After receiving an honorable discharge he resumed work
at his trade, which he followed until his emigration to America in 1853. On the
25th of November of that year he landed at New York and worked in the Empire State
and New Jersey until the fall of 1854, when he removed to Chicago, where he was
employed until the autumn of 1855. In that year he went to Centerville, Manitowoc
county, Wisconsin, where he carried on cabinet-making.
While at that place Captain Leisen was married to Miss Verena M. Fehrenbach, the
wedding being celebrated in 1858. The lady was born in Switzerland February 21,
1841, and is a daughter of Antoine Fehrenbach. Mr. and Mrs. Leisen have six
children, as follows: Rosa, now the wife of John Henes, of Menominee, by whom she
has five children; James A.; Louis; Lena, wife of Richard Kirkham, of Menominee,
and the mother of two children; Ida, wife of L. M. Packard, of this city, by whom
she has four children; and Joseph, who completes the family.
In 1859 Mr. Leisen embarked in general merchandise and continued therein until May,
1873, save when his work was interrupted by his service in the army. In October,
1864, he enlisted in Company B, Forty-fifth regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers, which
was organized at Madison, Wisconsin. He was appointed Captain of the company by
Governor Lewis, the chief executive of the Badger State, and the command was at
once ordered to the front, proceeding to Nashville, Tennessee. He did provost and
picket duty, also took charge of prisoners sent North, and continued at Nashville
until July, 1865, never missing a day during all that time. He then received an
honorable discharge and returned at once to Centerville. He was one of the leading
and influential citizens of that community, and for eleven years served as Post-
master of that town, including the term of his service in the army, during which
time his wife managed the office.
In May, 1873, Captain Leisen came to Menominee and for a time was engaged in the
soda-water business. In February, 1876, he embarked in the brewing business, which
he still continues to run being now president of the Leisen & Henes Brewing Company.
One of the most important elements of industrial and commercial activity in Menominee
is the brewing of lager beer,and the firm just mentioned stands in the front rank
in this enterprise as manufacturers of the famous brands of beer,-Our Ideal, Braun,
Gold Standard and Nurnberger. This extensive brewery was established in 1872, and
passed from the first ownership into other hands ere it came into possession of the
present company in February, 1876. In July, 1891, it was incorporated under the laws
of the State of Michigan, with a paid up capital of $100,000, with Jacob Leisen
as president; Louis Leisen as vice-president; and John Henes, secretary and
treasurer. The brewery was destroyed by fire in 1877, and also on June 24, 1890;
but with characteristic energy it was at once rebuilt, rising phoenix-like from the
ashes. This is a well-equipped plant, supplied with the latest improved machinery,
the brew kettle being able to hold 150 barrels at a time, while the malt house has
a capacity of 90,000 bushels. Every effort is put forth to promote cleanliness, and
the desired end is accomplished. The storage accommodations are very complete,
thirty men and seven teams are employed and a large saloon and family trade is
conducted. The brewery now has a capacity of 90,000 barrels annually, and the large
volume of business is the result of the energy and just methods of the gentlemen who
form the company.
Other business interests claim the attention of Mr. Leisen, whose abilities are not
limited to one line of trade. He has been prominent in promoting many of the most
important enterprises of Menominee, is now a director of the Lumberman's National Bank,
also of the Electric Light and Street Railway & Power Companies, and is proprietor of
the Stained Glass Works. He was also largely interested in the erection of the fine
Leisen & Henes business block, and by promoting these various interests he has added
materially to the prosperity and progress of the community. His success is largely
due to close application, keen discrimination and resolute purpose. He is not easily
discouraged, but carries forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes,
seeming to use any obstacles which may arise as a spur for renewed effort.
In 1889 Mr. Leisen made a trip to Europe, visiting the scenes of his youth and also
the Paris Exposition, which was held that year. In his political connections he is
now a Democrat, having supported that party since 1872, previous to which time he was
a Republican. In addition to the office of Postmaster, while living in Wisconsin,
he served as Town Clerk for a period of four years and was also Justice of the Peace.
Since coming to Menominee he has filled the office of Alderman and was twice candidate
for Mayor. He supports the German Catholic Church, and is a member of Lyman Post,
G. A. R., of Menominee, also the Order of the Loyal Legion, Michigan Commandery. He
is a member of the Turn Verein, of which he served as President during the first
eight years of its existence. He is very popular with all classes of people, and
whether in social or business relations he wins friends and gains their high regard.
JOS. LEMERE
From the Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, August 15, 1914:
DEATH OF JOS. LEMERE
From Sturgeon Bay Advocate; After an illness of about six weeks, the
last of which confined him to his bed, Joseph A. Lemere, a prominent
citizen of this county passed away Wednesday.
Capt. Lemere was born in Two Rivers, Wis., Dec. 15, 1856, being
therefore nearly 58 years of age. At the age of 18 he moved to
Jacksonport where he engaged in fishing. Afterward he became a merchant
and grew up with that thriving little village. On August 9, 1877, he
was wedded to Miss Elmira Leclair.
A few years ago he retired from the merchant business and purchased
the little steamer Addie Wade of which he was master and with which
he carried produce from Jacksonport to outside ports. His work
demanding that most of his time be spent here, he moved his family to
the city about a year ago. He is survived by the widow and ten children.
Mr. Lemere was a son of Jos. Lemere, who was one of the first settlers
of Two Rivers having come here in the 40's. The old Lemere homestead
where Jos. Lemere was born and which was owned by him is still standing
at the corner of 16th and East River Streets. It was erected in 1848.
Mr. Lemere has many old schoolmate friends and acquaintances in this
city.
EDWARD LENERVILLE
From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol II. Chicago: Western
Historical Pub. Co., 1881, p. 535
Farmer, Sec. 14, Manitowoc Rapids Township, owns 100 acres, has eighty acres
improved. He settled in Manitowoc Rapids, in 1834, and worked in a saw-mill
two and a half years, then settled on his present place. He states there was
not a house in Manitowoc City at that date, but one or two in Manitowoc Rapids,
being no settlement in the country. He also states that he is the oldest
settler, excepting Mr. P. Tebo, in Manitowoc Rapids. He was born in Canada
East, April 12, 1835(sic). He was married to Miss Jane Johnson; she was born
in Lisbon, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., June 6, 1824. They have seven children
living: Francis, Maria, Lizzie R., Edward L., Albert, Robert, and Lowa M.
LOUIS LENGLAUB
From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol II. Chicago: Western
Historical Pub. Co., 1881, p. 540
Louis C. Lenglaub, general merchandise, Sec. 23, P.O. Louis Corners, was
born June 2, 1851, in Sheboygan County. He attended school at Milwaukee,
and at the age of eighteen, he was taken in as clerk in his father's
store, and afterward became a member of the firm. In 1877, he removed to
his present locality, and has since carried on this business. He has been
Justice of the Peace, Notary, Township Clerk, etc. He was married, in
1873, to Miss Victoria Stoll, of Manitowoc County. They have four
children, three sons and one daughter.
BLANCH LESPERANCE
From the Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, March 28, 1914:
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Tuesday morning Blanch Lesperance an employee of the Hamilton Mfg. Co.
was hurriedly taken from the factory in an automobile to a doctor's
office. She was seen placing a bottle of poisonous disinfectant to her
lips. She was given treatment at the doctor's office and taken to her
home.
The incident which was the immediate cause of her thought of suicide
was a few words of disagreement with her step father. Her little
brother had run away from school for which his mother had punished
him and the father reprimanded him. This resulted in an altercation
between Miss Lesperance and her father.
Miss Lesperance is a young lady seventeen years of age who is very
much dissatisfied with her environment and in addition to this her
health is impaired and she is inclined to be melancholy.
She is a young woman of good character and it is believed that a
change of environment is all that is necessary in her case.
The city health officer has investigated the situation and finds
that much of the talk regarding her home relations is exaggerated
and unfounded.
Arrangements have been made to place her with a private family
where other scenes and conditions will conduce to her contentment
and the recovery of her health.
CHAS. LEVENHAGEN From the Manitowoc Pilot, Jan. 18, 1894
Mr. Chas. LEVENHAGEN celebrated his 45th birthday last Thursday. Pedro,
"shaafs kopf," penockle, poker, freeze out and seven-up were the order of
the day, and billiards were kept a-rolling. Everybody made a night of it,
and went away in the early hours of the next day, well satisfied.
CHARLES LEVENHAGEN
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin"
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.256-257.
Charles Levenhagen, proprietor of the Mishicot Opera House and the Opera
Hotel, at Mishicot, Wisconsin, and one of the leading business men of that
place, was born January 11, 1849, in Mecklenburg, Germany, and is a son of
Henry and Sophia (Kepke) Levenhagen, and a grandson of Charles and Hannah
(Loerman) Levenhagen. There were five children in the grandparents’ family,
namely: Fred, Henry, Ernst, Louis and Freda, and of these Henry was the
only one to come to the United States. He had been married December 4,
1846, to Sophia Kepke, daughter of Henry and Fredericka (Krohn) Kepke, and
she had a sister and a brother, Mary and Henry. In 1853 with his wife and
two children, Charles and Henry, Henry Levenhagen came to America and first
located at Trenton, New Jersey, where he secured employment in a
brick-yard, working there from January until August. The family then went
to Canada, and Mr. Levenhagen, who was a carpenter by trade was employed
at Devereux Creek, and later in the construction of the bridge of the
Grand Trunk Railroad. Coming to Manitowoc, the family remained for a short
time in the city and then purchased eighty acres of wild land two miles
north of Mishicot, on which was situated an old shack which became the
family residence. Mr. Levenhagen worked at his trade until he earned enough
money to buy a team of oxen with which to clear and develop the raw land.
There were no roads at this time and on many occasions he had to carry
flour on his back from Manitowoc and Two Rivers to the little log cabin
home which he had erected to replace the old one. After remaining on this
land for three years, Mr. Levenhagen traded it for a house and two acres
of village property, and for a number of years was employed in the
gristmill that had been built by Ira Clark and Alfred Smith. For a number
of years previous to his death, which occurred in 1896, in his
seventy-second year, he was the proprietor of a saloon. Politically he was
a democrat. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and
also assisted in the work of the Lutheran church of Mishicot, of which he
was a member. His widow, who was born December 23, 1826, still survives
and makes her home with her son Charles. The following children were born
to this worthy couple in America: Louis, Tilda, Fred, Mary, Ernst, Ira,
Sophia and William, the last-named being now deceased.
Charles Levenhagen received his education in the common schools of his
vicinity and as a youth learned the trade of miller, which he followed in
Kewaunee county for six or seven years. Previous to this he had conducted
a store for some time, which was destroyed by fire. He erected the first
farmer roller mill in Mishicot, known as the Mishicot Roller Mills, which
he operated for about six years, and on his return from Kewaunee county,
he purchased the saloon property of a Mr. Hollenberg, in Mishicot, which
he conducted for eight or nine years, at the end of which time he erected
the fine hotel and opera house of which he is at the present time
proprietor.
In 1870 Mr. Levenhagen was married to Miss Eureka Schrieber, who was born
March 5, 1852, in Sheboygan county, a daughter of Frank and Dorothea
Schrieber, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1850 and were early
settlers of Sheboygan county, from whence they moved to Manitowoc county
in 1853 and located in the town of Mishicot. They spent the remainder of
their lives on a farm, and both died at the age of sixty-four years. Mr.
and Mrs. Levenhagen have had the following children: Ida, born April 6,
1871; Charles, who died in infancy; May, born June 16, 1879; Leona, born
April 18, 1883; Elsie, born February 18, 1885; and Arthur, born November
22, 1889.
*The following pictures were sent to me by Jerry Andersen, a descendant of
Henry and Sophia (Kepke)Levenhagen, parents of Charles of the review. His
email address is on the contributors page. He also sent this information.
"The Charles Levenhagen bio. mentions both Sophia Kepke and Mary Levenhagen,
my great great grandmother and great grandmother respectively. Mary
Levenhagen married Albert Mueller (Miller)".*
Sophia's and Cora's picture taken by John Braun photograper, Two Rivers, WI
The wedding picture taken by Vanderbloemen photographer, Mishicot, WI
"Dutsie" picture taken by Melendy and Packard photographer, Manitowoc, WI
Sophia Kepke Levenhagen (Grandma Levenhagen/Mary Miller's mother/
Cora(Miller)Imhoff's grandmother/Gladys(Imhoff)Andersen's great grandmother)
Cora (Miller) Imhoff Ella Miller No names on back of picture
(cousin of Miller family)
On back: A New Years Compliment of Dutsie"
On back: Mishicott, Wisconsin, Albert Miller, Cora Miller Imhoff,
3rd and 4th from left little girl w/man behind (father of girl)
approx. 1886 or 1887
GUSTAV LEVENHAGEN
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin"
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.628-629.
Gustav Levenhagen, conducting a growing and profitable business as a
contractor at 1211 South Twelfth street, was born in Manitowoc, November
28, 1863, his parents being Henry and Fredericka (Ulrich) Levenhagen. The
father came to this country from Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, about 1846,
and six years later arrived in Manitowoc, where he engaged in business as
a florist. He conducted this undertaking until he retired from active
business a few years ago. He is now living in Manitowoc. At one time he
served as supervisor, and he was also town assessor.
In the public schools of his native town Gustav Levenhagen pursued his
education and in 1879, when sixteen years of age, started upon his
independent career. He first learned the carpenter’s trade with Henry
Gravy, a contractor. He worked as a journeyman in various cities until he
established himself independently in this city, where he has been busily
engaged since 1895. In addition to the Williams block he also erected the
William Rahr elevator and has done some building for the Northern Grain
Company. His business probity, his enterprising methods and the excellence
of his work have secured him an extensive patronage so that he is now
enjoying well merited success.
On the 10th of November, 1888, Mr. Levenhagen was married to Miss Louise
Wilcke, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilcke. The father, who died on the
18th of April, 1903, at the age of eighty-two years, was one of the early
settlers of Manitowoc. His wife’s death occurred in 1901. They are both
buried in Evergreen cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Levenhagen two children have
been born: Henry, who is a graduate of the high school and at present is a
student at Marquette University; and Serena, who died on the 8th of
October, 1910, when she was eighteen years and eleven months of age. She
is buried in Evergreen cemetery.
In his political views Mr. Levenhagen is a republican and he has served as
alderman for four years. He is a blue lodge Mason. He has been president
and is one of the trustees of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and he also
holds membership in the Royal League. In religious faith he is a Methodist,
holding membership in the German Methodist Episcopal church, of which he
is a trustee. His residence is at 1211 South Twelfth street. He has
steadily worked his way upward, making his labors count for the utmost and
winning merited success through his well directed energy.
CARL LEVERENZ
From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1903
Mr. Carl and Mrs. Sophie Leverenz celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary
yesterday, 25 Mar. (portrait pictures of each are printed in the newspaper).
The celebrants are well-known throughout the city and this area, and it has not
been very long since Mr. Leverenz operated his own smithy. He has enjoyed a
well-earned rest the past few years and his business, which has been in the same
spot for 50 yrs., was turned over to his son Frank. Despite his years Mr. Leverenz
is still healthy and alert and can nearly always be found with his children's
families. "Grosspapa firt's" is a standard word among his countless grandchildren.
Also Mrs. Leverenz, despite a long time with rheumatism, is in full possession of
her faculties and is always at work at home and in the kitchen. Carl Leverenz was
born in Bäblitz and Sophia Leverenz (nee Kansier) in Zönkow in Mecklenburg Schwerin,
were married 25 Mar. 1843 in Ankershagen in Mecklenburg, came to Canada in June 1851
and autumn of that year to Wisconsin. They first went to Milwaukee and after a short
stay there, came to Manitowoc which they have never left. Their surviving children
are: Mrs. F.W. Schenk of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hub. Falge of Manitowoc, Wm. Leverenz of San
Francisco, Carl Leverenz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Max Stauss of Manitowoc, Mr. F. Leverenz
of Manitowoc, and Arth. Leverenz of Manitowoc.
CHARLES LEVERENZ
From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol II. Chicago: Western
Historical Pub. Co., 1881, p. 529
General blacksmith and manufacturer of wagons, buggies, etc., Manitowoc,
was born in Germany, May 1, 1823. He came to America in 1851, and settled
in Manitowoc City, and since then has followed blacksmithing, etc., as above
stated. He was married, January, 1843, in Germany, to Miss Sophia Kousear.
She was born in Germany, Feb. 22, 1826. They have seven children - Fredericka,
William F., Augusta, Henrietta, Charles F., Frank and Arthur.
JAMES LEYKOM
(He was killed on the Sea Bird, Manitowoc Pilot, April 17, 1868)
JAMES LEYKOM. Has lived in Manitowoc with his parents since
his early boyhood, was a shoemaker by occupation, and had
just completed his 21st year. He was on his way to Chicago
to care for his brother, John R. Leykom, who has been ill for
several weeks past, when, just on the threshold of manhood,
he met his sad fate. He was a young man of correct principles
and much promise, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
His father's family reside in the Third Ward.
From the Manitowoc Pilot, March 10, 1870:
IN PROBATE - Manitowoc County court
In the matter of the estate of James R. Leykom, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John Leykom of
Manitowoc in said county, representing among other things
that James W. Leykom(sic), late of said county, on the
9th day of April A.D. 1868, near Waukegan, Ill., died
intestate, leaving no goods and chattels and no estate
within this state, and that the said petitioner is the
father of said deceased, and praying that administration
be to him granted, it is ordered that said petition be
heard before the judge of this court on Wednesday the
16th day of March A.D. 1870, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my
office in said county. Ordered further, that notice
thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to
all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order
for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing
in The Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly paper published at
Manitowoc in said county. W.W. Waldo, county judge.
Manitowoc, Feb. 23d 1870
