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Samuel Helwig

Male 1882 - 1951  (~ 68 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Samuel Helwig was born in May 1882 in Tuscola County, Michigan (son of George Wilhelm Helwig and Catherine Warner); died on 6 Apr 1951; was buried on 9 Apr 1951 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    (Research):1920 Census
    Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
    Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
    SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
    72-75
    Helwig, Samuel W Hd M W 37 M Mich NY NY Farmer
    Helwig, Laura L Wf F W 34 M NY NY NY
    Helwig, Calvin L Son M W 6/2 S Mich Mich NY

    Family/Spouse: Laura L. Klinkman. Laura was born on 8 Sep 1885; died on 25 Apr 1970; was buried on 28 Apr 1970 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Dorothy K. Helwig was born on 10 Jul 1916 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 11 Jul 1916 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Wilhelm Helwig was born on 1 Apr 1847 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York (son of Wilhelm "William" Helwig and Sophia Muck); died on 24 Jan 1917 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Cass City Chronicle
    Cass City, Mich., Friday, January 26, 1917

    George Helwig
    Grief over death of wife on January 4 Hastened his End

    George Helwig, for 36 years a resident of Elkland Township, passed away at his home shortly after the noon hour Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the age of 69 years. Mr. Helwig has been a sufferer of heart trouble for a number of years. Grief over the death of his wife, who passed away on January 4 aggravated his disease and brought to an end his earthly career just 20 days of after that of his companion. Geo. Helwig was born in Lancaster, N.Y., on April 1, 1847. On Feb. 10, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Warner and in 1881 they with their children moved from Lancaster to Cass City and established a home on the farm 2 1/2 miles east of the village where Mr. and Mrs. Helwig enjoyed life until they anwered the summons of the Death Angel. Mr. Helwig was a respected citizen and for many years was a member of the school board in his district. In Lancaster, he united with the M.E. church, and after coming to Cass City, he became a member of the local Evangelical church and was among its most faithful attendants. Health and weather permitting, Mr. Helwig was sure to be in his accustomed place in the Sunday service. He served the society as trustee and class leader and for a time presided as Sunday School superintendent of the schoolhouse on the county line. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon--at the house at one o'clock and at the Evangelical church at two.

    Deceased is survived by ten children, Mrs. Grant McCONNELL, Mrs. Geo. BURTLE, Mrs. Samuel JAUS, Mrs. Harve KLINKMAN, Mrs. Clare SPURGEON, Edward and Samuel HELWIG, all of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. COOPER of Flint, and Miss Minnie and George HELWIG, both of Lancaster, NY, three brothers, Jacob and Wm. HELWIG of Cass City, and Samuel HELWIG of Lancaster, NY, and four sisters, Mrs. J.H. STRIFFLER of Cass City, Mrs. Thos. MANN, Mrs. Andrew NICKERT and Mrs. Frank SIMMETT, all of Carson City, Mich.

    Sue Finkbeiner-Labuhn notes that George Helwig, her ancestor, gave the land to the EUB church in order for them to build their sanctuary and parsonage.

    (Research):
    Census Information:

    1880 Federal Census

    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace O
    ccupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
    George HELWIG Self M Male W 33 NY Farmer BAV ALSACE
    Catherine HELWIG Wife M Female W 29 NY Keeping House GER GER
    Harriet HELWIG Dau S Female W 9 NY NY NY
    Minnie HELWIG Dau S Female W 7 NY NY NY
    Clara HELWIG Dau S Female W 6 NY NY NY
    Edward HELWIG Son S Male W 3 NY NY NY
    Lena HELWIG Dau S Female W 1 NY NY NY
    Source Information:
    Census Place Lancaster, Erie, New YorkFamily History Library Film 1254827 NA Film Number T9-0827Page Number 38A

    1900 Census
    Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
    Enumerated 9 and 11 June 1900 By John Marshall
    SD 8 ED 110 Sheet 5B
    George Helwig Hd W M Apr 1847 53 M 30 NY NY NY Farmer
    Catharine Helwig Wf W F Jany 1861 39 M 30 10/10 NY NY NY
    Clara Helwig Dtr W F Apr 1874 26 S NY NY NY
    Eddie Helwig Dtr (sic) W F (sic) July 1877 22 S NY NY NY
    Lena Helwig Dtr May 1879 21 S W F NY NY NY
    Samuel Helwig Son W M May 1882 18 S Mich NY NY
    Catherine Helwig Dtr W F Feby 1884 16 S Mich NY NY
    George Helwig Son W Mich Aprl 1886 14 S NY NY
    Cora Helwig Dtr W F Sep 1888 11 S Mich NY MY
    Milerga Helwig Dtr W F Aug 1893 6 S Mich NY NY

    1910 Census
    Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
    Enumerated 15 and 16 of April 1910
    SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121
    6-6
    Helwig, George Head M W 63 m1 40 NY Germany/German Germany/German Farmer
    Helwig, Catherine Wf F W 59 m1 40 10/10 NY Pa Germany/German
    Helwig, Kate Dtr F W 26 S Mich NY NY
    Helwig, Cora Dtr F W 21 S Mich NY NY
    Helwig, Minerva DTR F W 16 S Mich NY NY

    George married Catherine Warner on 10 Feb 1870 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Catherine was born on 14 Jan 1851 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 4 Jan 1917 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Catherine Warner was born on 14 Jan 1851 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 4 Jan 1917 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    The transcription of her tombstone lists her first name as "Katherine," but it appears as "Catherine" in all other sources.

    Cass City Chronicle
    January 5, 1917

    Mrs. Geo Helwig Dead
    Mrs. George Helwig died at her home 2 1/2 miles east of Cass City on Thursday morning, Jan. 4. She was taken ill last Saturday night. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at one o'clock at the residence and at two o'clock at the Evangelical church.

    Cass City Chronicle
    January 12, 1917

    Mrs. George Helwig
    Funeral Services Were Held in Evangelical Church Sunday

    The Evangelical Church was crowded Sunday afternoon by the many relatives and friends who were present at attend the funeral of Mrs. George Helwig, whose sudden death after four days illness was briefly mentioned in last week's Chronicle. Rev. S. Cormany, the pastor, was in charge of the service and preached the sermon. He was assisted by Rev. C.E. Boone. Interment was made in Elkland Cemetery. Mrs. George Helwig (nee Warner) was born in Lancaster, N.Y. January 14, 1851, where she spent her early life and was married to George W. Helwig on February 10, 1870. To this union 10 children were born all of whom are living. They are Mrs. Grant McCONNELL, Mrs. George BARTLE, Mrs. Samuel JAUS, Mrs, Harvey KLINKMAN, Mrs. Clare SPURGEON, Edward and Samuel Helwig, all of Cass City, Mrs, William COOPER of Flint, and Miss Minnie and George Helwig, both of Lancaster, N.Y.

    Mr. and Mrs. Helwig moved to Cass City in the year of 1881 and settled on a farm 2 1/2 miles east of Cass City where they have resided and where Mrs. Helwig's death occured Thursday morning, January 4. She leaves to mourn her sad death her husband, 10 children, 11 grandchildren, four brother and two sisters. The brothers are Michael, Frederick, John and Samuel WARNER, and the sisters are Mrs. Philip MOOK and Mrs. George FISCHBACK all of Lancaster, N.Y. One sister preceded her in death.

    Children:
    1. Harriet "Hattie" Helwig was born on 25 Dec 1870 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 1 May 1950 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    2. Wilhelmena "Minnie" Helwig was born on 11 Sep 1872 in Erie County, New York; died on 7 Apr 1959; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    3. Clara Helwig was born in Apr 1874 in Erie County, New York; and died.
    4. Edward Helwig was born on 16 Feb 1877 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; was christened in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 24 Aug 1959 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 27 Aug 1959 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    5. Lena Katie Helwig was born on 1 May 1879 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 9 May 1931 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 13 May 1931 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    6. 1. Samuel Helwig was born in May 1882 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 6 Apr 1951; was buried on 9 Apr 1951 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    7. Catherine Helwig was born in Feb 1884 in Tuscola County, Michigan; and died.
    8. George Helwig was born in Apr 1886 in Tuscola County, Michigan; and died.
    9. Cora Lavinia Helwig was born on 30 Sep 1888 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 21 Oct 1984; was buried on 23 Oct 1984 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    10. Minerva Helwig was born in Aug 1893 in Tuscola County, Michigan; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Wilhelm "William" Helwig was born on 14 Jan 1823 in Bayern, Germany; died on 30 Aug 1895; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    (Research):
    Census Information:

    1850 Census
    New York, Erie County, Lancaster
    Enumerated 22 Aug 1850 by Elias Slater

    1008-1042
    William Halwig 27 Farmer $2,000 Germany
    Sophia Halwig 21 F
    George Halwig 3 M NY
    Elizabeth Halwig 2 F
    Margaret 1/12 F
    Nicholas Kirle 25 M Farmer Germany

    1009-1043
    Margaret Halwig 69 F
    Margaret Garling? 55 F
    Elizabeth 12 F New York

    1860 Census
    New York, Erie County, Lancaster. P.O. Bowmansville
    Page 17
    132-132
    William Helvig 38 M Farmer $4000 $300
    Sophia Helvig 31 f Germany
    Margertt 72 F $--- $1500 Germany
    George 13 M NY
    Elisabeth, 12 F NY
    Margarett 10 F NY
    Henry 8 M NY
    William 7 M NY
    Christopher 4 M NY
    Lena 2 F NY
    Sophia 1 F NY

    1870 Census
    not located

    1880 Census:
    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
    William HELWIG Self M Male W 57 BAV Farmer BAV BAV
    Sophia HELWIG Wife M Female W 51 ALSACE Keeping House ALSACE ALSACE
    Henry HELWIG Son S Male W 28 NY Farm Laborer BAV ALSACE
    Christian HELWIG Son S Male W 24 NY Farm Laborer BAV ALSACE
    Laney HELWIG Dau S Female W 22 NY At Home BAV ALSACE
    Jacob HELWIG Son S Male W 13 NY BAV ALSACE
    Samuel HELWIG Son S Male W 11 NY BAV ALSACE
    William HELWIG Son S Male W 8 NY BAV ALSACE
    Source Information:
    Census Place Lancaster, Erie, New YorkFamily History Library Film 1254827 NA Film Number T9-0827Page Number 38A

    Wilhelm + Sophia Muck. Sophia was born about 1829 in Imperial Territory Of Alsace-Lorraine, Elsa?-Lothringen, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sophia Muck was born about 1829 in Imperial Territory Of Alsace-Lorraine, Elsa?-Lothringen, Germany; and died.

    Notes:

    Yvonne Mackiewicz (yvonne1955@sbcglobal.net) and Steve Dailey (scdailey@yahoo.com) both show the wife of William Helwig to be Sophia MUCK of Alsace, Germany (France). This is interesting, as their seem to be other MUCK's who also migrated from Erie County, NY to Tuscola County, Michgan...as well as possibly married into the STRIFFLER family, who followed the same route of migration.

    Children:
    1. 2. George Wilhelm Helwig was born on 1 Apr 1847 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 24 Jan 1917 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    2. Elisabeth Helwig was born about 1848 in New York; and died.
    3. Margaret Helwig was born on 7 Jun 1850 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 6 Jul 1921 in North Shade Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; was buried in Carson City Cemetery, Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan.
    4. Heinrich "Henry" Helwig was born on 15 Aug 1851 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 29 Feb 1916 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    5. William Helwig was born about 1853 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; and died.
    6. Christian Helwig was born about 1856 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; and died.
    7. Lena Helwig was born about 1859 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 6 Apr 1932 in Fulton, Gratiot County, Michigan.
    8. Sophia Helwig was born on 17 Apr 1860 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 1 Aug 1946 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 4 Aug 1946 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    9. Jacob Helwig was born about 1867 in Erie County, New York; and died.
    10. Samuel Helwig was born about 1869 in Erie County, New York; and died.
    11. William Helwig was born on 11 Jul 1872 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 7 Nov 1949 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.