Barbara Unrath

Family/Spouse: Johann Friedrich Krapf. Johann (son of Johannes Krapf and Christina Schindler) was born on 15 Nov 1791 in Baiereck, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 3 Dec 1836. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Anna Maria Neuffer on 25 Jul 1859 in Holzhausen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Anna was born on 4 Dec 1808 in Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Caroline ???. Caroline was born about 1846 in Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Frederick Krapf was on the same ship to America as Dorothea Benkelman. He had been orphaned as a boy, and bound out to others until he came of age. Truman Krapf, his great-grandson of Hornersville, Missouri has a picture of John and Dorothea taken upon their arrival in America. They were married shortly thereafter. They first lived in Wisconsin, and later moved to a farm in Cass City.

Fred and Louisa were charter members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cass City.

Art Peck shows that Fred Krapf remarried after Dorothea, to Christiana Weinhardt, and that they were the parents of Christian Frederick, Mary Caroline, Daisy Theresa, Mary Magdeline and Louisa Roceny KRAPF.

Bonnie Petee abstracted the following regarding the Evangelical Association from "The History of Tuscola County, Biographical Sketches and Illustrations," H. R. Page Co., Chicago, 1883. "A class of this church which is commonly known as the German Methodist, was organized in the town of Elkland about the year 1866, by the Rev. Stephen Henne in connection with the Sebewaing mission. The class numbered about fifteen members. It has had regular services from that time to the present, and a regular succession of pastors. Services being held in the school-house, one mile north and one-half mile east of Cass City. In the latter part of 1882, a formal organization was effected at Cass City, and steps taken for the construction of a house of worship, which is now in course of construction. The earnest zeal of the members and their individual labors and contributions of material have reduced the estimated cost of the building to about $1,500. The pastor of the church at the present time is the Rev. B. F. Wade, who resides on his farm in the town of Elkland. The membership is about fifty. There is a preaching every second Sunday; prayer-meeting and Sunday-school every Sabbath. The trustees of the church are, John Benkelman, Fred Krapf, Oscar Sencner, Levi Muntz and Adam Benkelman."

(Research):
Census Information:

1860 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Greenfield, Post Office Root Creek
Enumerated 18 Jun 1860
275-262
Frederick Krapf 32 M W Farmhand $300 $100 Wertenberg
Doretha Krapf 34 F W Wife Wertenberg
Maria Krapf 5 F W Wisc
Rosina Krapf 4 F W Wisc
William Krapf 2 M W Wisc

1870 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, P.O. Elkland
Enumerated 22 July 1870
Page 8
63-63
Krapf, Gottlieb & Caroline
64-64
Krapf, Frederick 42 M W Farmer $1200 $300 Ger Wirtemberg
Krapf, Doretha 44 F W Keeping House Ger Wirtemberg
Krapf, Roseanna 14 F At Home Wisc
Krapf, William 11 M W At School Wisc
Krapf, John 9 M W Wisc
Krapf, Matilda 7 F W Mich
Krapf, Louisa 5 F W Mich
Krapf, Emanuel 2 M Mich

1880 Census
Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Frederick KRAPF Self M Male W 51 WERTENBURG Farmer WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Mary D. KRAPF Wife M Female W 53 WERTENBURG Keeping House WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Rosa KRAPF Dau S Female W 24 WI Without Occupation WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

John KRAPF Son S Male W 19 WI Farmer WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Emanuel KRAPF Son S Male W 12 MI At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Adeline KRAPF Dau S Female W 9 MI At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Source Information: Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan Family History Library Film 1254607
NA Film Number T9-0607
Page Number 93A

1900 Census
Nebraska, Phelps County, Rookfalls Twp
Enumerated 22 and 23 Jun 1900 by John R. Gainsforth
SD 5 ED 150 Sheet 8B (Bottom) and Sheet 9A, Stamped 109A (Bottom)
149-149
Krapf, Frederick Hd W M W M Dec 1839 (sic) 60 M 11 Germany Germany Germany 1870 30 N Farmer
Krapf, Christina Wf W F Feb 1859 41 M 11 5/5 Germany Germany Germany 1899 21
Krapf, Fredrick C Son W M Nov 1889 10 S Michigan Germany Germany Farm Laborer
Krapf, Mary C Dtr W F July 1891 8 S Nebraska Germany Germany At School
Krapf, Daisy Dtr W F Apr 1893 7 S Nebraska Germany Germany At School
Krapf, Mary M Dtr W F Jun 1895 4 S Neb Germany Germany
Krapf, Rosina L Dtr F July 1899 11/12 S Nebraska Germany Germany

Johann married Maria Dorothea "Dorothy" Benkelman about 1853. Maria (daughter of Johann Leonhard Benkelmann and Maria Dorothea St?hle) was born on 13 Jul 1826 in Schneiderhof, Waldhausen Parish, Welzheim, Jagstkreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 5 Jan 1888 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Christiana Weinhardt on 30 Oct 1888 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Christiana was born on 19 Feb 1859 in G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 6 Jun 1931 in Medford, Grant County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Art Peck writes that Mary was the oldest in a large poor family, and early on went to work for others. She married Henry Hills when she was just 18, and didn't learn until years later that he was nineteen years older than she. He was a house painter when they met in Cass City. Due to Henry's poor health, they moved to the warmer climate of Texas. They moved about, and in 1902, they settled on a farm in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Henry died here, and Mary lived with various children throughout her remaining years. Her final years were spent with daughter Belle in Pasadena, Texas.

Mary married Henry Cleveland Hills on 11 Oct 1873 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Henry was born on 22 Dec 1835 in Union, Broome County, New York; died on 13 Jan 1916 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Oliver Morningstar on 23 Jan 1883 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Oliver was born about 1847 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Peck writes that "Will Krapf, as a single man, accompanied his older sister, Mary, and her husband when they moved to Texas. Later he was one of the 20,000 who made a run for a homestead in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma in 1880. About 1900 he moved with his family to the "boot heel" country of southeast Missouri. He was an overseer for farmers. When his sons were old enough, he rented land for them to farm. He raised cotton and corn on this rich bottom land. He eventually acquired land of his own."

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 2, 1937
Locals, Page 4

William Krapf, Mr. and Mrs. George Krapf, Mrs. Harris Rhew and Truman Krapf, all of Hornersville, Missouri, are visiting with William Krapf's brother, G.E. Krapf, and other relatives in this community. George Krapf is a son and Mrs. Rhew a daughter of William Krapf and Truman is a grandson. The party expects to be in Cass City about a week.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
(Indexed on Ancestry.com as KRAFT)
Missouri, Dunklin County, South Part of Clay Twp, Hornersville
Enumerated 13 Jun 1900
SD 12 ED 41 Sheet 10B
186-193
Krapf, W. F. Head W M Jan 1858 42 M 20 Wisc Germany Germany Farmer Months not employed: 2
Krapf, Mary E Wf W F Sept 1857 42 M 20 7/7 Ga Ga Ga
Krapf, George O Son W M Aug 1880 19 S Tx Wisc Ga Farm Laborer Months not employed: 0
Krapf, Dora E Dtr W F July 1885 14 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga Farm Laborer Months not employed: 2
Krapf, Magnolia Dtr W F July 1889 10 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga At School
Krapf, Ira C Son W M Feb 1892 8 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga
Krapf, Neoma Dtr W F Apr 1895 5 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga
Krapf, John S Son W M Feb 1897 S Ark Wisc Ga

William married Mary Elizabeth Williams on 2 Nov 1879 in Parker County, Texas. Mary was born on 16 Sep 1856 in Georgia; died on 3 Oct 1916 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri; was buried in Horner Cemetery, Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, February 27, 1920
Vol. 15, No. 49

Passing of Old Resident of Cass City

John Krapf Came to Cass City in Early Sixties

John Krapf who has been in ill health for several months, passed away Tuesday evening, February 24, after an operation to relieve an obstruction of the bowels. Mr. Krapf underwent an operation the previous Saturday for abscess of the stomach. He stood the operation well considering his weakened condition and was getting along nicely until Tuesay when the bowel trouble developed.

John Krapf is among the early comers to Tuscola county. He was born near Milwaukee, Wisc. on January 10, 1861. When he was about two years of age, the family moved to Michigan, settling at Watrousville. About a year later they came to Cass City, settling on a farm 1 1/2 miles northwest of town.

On October 15, 1885 Mr. Krapf was united in marriage with Evelyn Fisher, and after a residence of 12 years on an Elkland township farm, they moved to Pittsfield, Mass., where they resided nine years, returning again to Cass City. Mrs. Krapf died last July.

He was a man of energy and industry and through of a retiring disposition he won many friends during his residence here. As a citizen, he was always obliging and true to any trust he assumed. Mr. Krapf was a member of the Methodist church.

He is survived by three daughters, Miss Dora Krapf and Mrs. Walter Milligan, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Preston Allen of Detroit; two brothers, George E. Krapf of Cass City and Wm. Krapf of Hornersville, Mo.; and four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Gallagher and Mrs. D.C. Elliott of Cass City, Mrs. Cummings of Sterling, and Mrs. Hills of Hornersville, Mo.

Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield (Town , War
d 6 (Part of)
Enumerated the Second day of June 1900
SD 115 ED 75 Sheet 5B
44-95-104
Krapf, John Hd M W Jan 1861 39 m 15 Wisc Germany Germany Day Laborer
Krapf, Evaline Wf W F APr 1867 33 M 15 Mich Germany Germany
Krapf, Dora L Dtr W F May 1888 12 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Cecil N Dtr W F Nov 1890 9 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Elsie M Dtr W F Feb 1893 7 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Paul Son W M May 1897 3 S Mass Wisc Mich

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township
Enumerated 25 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 712 Sheet 4A Stamped 124

John Krapf Hd M W 49 m1 25 Wis Germ Germ Farmer
Evelyne Krapf Wf F W 43 m1 25 Mich Ireland Ireland
Cecil H. Krapf Dtr F W 19 S Mich Wis Mich
Elcie M. Krapf Dtr F W 17 S Mich Wis Mich
Len Wheaten Hired Man M W 22 S Mich Canada Canada

John married Eveline Fisher on 15 Oct 1885 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Eveline was born on 3 Apr 1867 in Wickware, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 30 Jul 1919 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 14, 1939
Local Happenings

The home of Mrs. D. Elliot on South Seeger Street is headquarters this week for a host of relatives who are visiting friends in Cass City and vicinity. They are Mrs. Addie CUMMINGS of Belding, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob KRAPF and daugther, Cleo, and William KRAPF of Hornersville, Missouri, and Mrs. Becky HOTCHPETH of Leachville, Arkansas. Mrs. Cummings and William Krapf are sister and brother of Mrs. Elliot. Mrs. Cummings expects to spend about two weeks in Cass City, and the other guests planned to leave Thursday.

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 30, Number 23
Friday, September 28, 1945

Mrs. D.C. Elliott Died Unexpectedly

Friends of Mrs. D.C. Elliott were very much surprised and saddened when the news of her passing was conveyed Wednesday morning. She had worked in her garden onthe days previous and in the evening enjoyed an automobile ride with her son. She passed away during the night and in the morning was found dead in her bed by a neighbor, Mrs. Robert Warner. Mrs. Elliott was unusually active for her age. A few weeks ago she, with her son and other relatives, took a motor trip to Missouri to visit her brother in that state.

Matilda Krapf was born March 7, 1863 in Elkland township and was married to David C. Elliott of Caro in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott lived in the state of Massachusetts from 1892 to 1905 when they returned to Cass City.

Mrs. Elliott was a faithful member of the Evangelical church, of the Sundays School, the Woman's Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid.

She is survived by one son, Burton A. Elliott; two grandsons, Leonard E. of Ubly and Francis E. of Bay City; one great grandson; two brothers, G.E. Krapf of Cass City and William Krapf of Hornersville, Mo. A son died in infancy and Mr. Elliott 12 year ago.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday by Rev. S. P Kirn at one o'clock in her home and at two in the Evangelical church. The remains will be interred in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Family/Spouse: David H. Elliott. David was born on 18 Jul 1856 in Brockport, Monroe County, New York; died on 22 Jun 1933 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 20, No. 46
Friday, March 27, 1925

Sudden Death of Mrs. J.J. Gallagher
Active Worker in M.E. Church and Temperance Cause
Born in Elkland Township and spent entire life in this community

Mrs. John J. Gallager passed away very suddenly at her home on West Main St. Saturday evening at 9:45 o'clock shortly after retiring for the night. Mrs. Gallagher has been afflicted with heart trouble for several months, but her condition the past few weeks has been much better and Saturday she spent some time at the home of her sister, Mrs. D.C. Elliott, and did some shopping at local stores, one of her purchases being a birthday gift for one of her daughters. She retired for the night in her usual health.

Louisa Krapf was born July 20, 1865, and has spent her entire life in this community. On Nov. 29, 1883, she was united in marriage with John J. Gallager and seven children came to bless their home. Two of them preceded the mother in death.

Mrs. Gallagher has been a member of the M.E. church at Cass City for many years and has been an active worker in various organizations connected with the church, especially so in the Women's Home Missionary society. Mrs. Gallagher was greatly interested in W.C.T.U. work and was president of the local union. She was also a member of Venus Rebekah Lodge.

The funeral was held at the M.E. church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Cargo conducting the service. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

Besides her husband, she leaves two sons and three daughters, Fred GALLAGHER of Van Couver, B.C., Mrs. P.H. KNIGHT of Twining, the Misses Adeline and Lena GALLAGHER of Detroit and Albert GALLAGHER of Cass City; two brothers, G.E. KRAPF of Cass City and Wm. KRAPF of Hornersville, Mo., and three sisters, Mrs. D.C. ELLIOTT and Mrs. CUMMINGS, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Mary HILL of Hornersville, Mo.

Relatives and friends from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Percy H. KNIGHT of Twining, the Misses Adeline and Lena GALLAGER of Detroit, Herbert and Lorne GALLAGER of Shelburne, Ont., and Wm. KRAPF of Hornersville, Mo., Mrs. N.L. KNIGHT of Sterling, Mrs. Marcella TOOHEY of Gagetown, the Misses Gladys CAHOON, Myrll HIGHT and Nellie YOUNG, all of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HALL and daughter, Lucile, of Imlay City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Louisa married John J. Gallagher on 29 Nov 1883. John was born on 16 Jan 1859 in Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Oct 1940 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 11, 1959
Page Four

Pioneer of Area Dies Wednesday

George Emanuel Krapf, one of the few remaining pioneers of this community, died at the Tuscola County Nursing Home Wednesday, June 3.

Mr. Krapf was born in Elkland Township, September 20, 1867, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Krapf.

He married Miss Amelie KAISER July 10, 1890, in Caro. Following their marriage they made their home on a farm in Elkland township, later moving to Cass City.

Mr. Krapf has been a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church for more than 65 years. He was school treasurer of District No. 6, Elkland township, for 20 years.

He leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. K died July 17, 1950, on day after they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Funeral services were hald Saturday at the EUB Church, Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiating. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121

10-10
Krapf, George E Hd M w 42 m1 20 Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Krapf, Emelia Wf F W 44 m1 20 3/0 Germany Germany Germany

George married Emilia Pauline Kaiser on 10 Jul 1890 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Emilia (daughter of Heinrich Rudolph Kaiser and Maria Barbara Zeller) was born on 28 Sep 1865 in G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 17 Jul 1950 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
October 6, 1933
Local Happenings, Page Four

Mrs. Addie Cummings and son, Judson Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Spencer and two children, all of Belding, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. D.C. Elliott.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

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Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Arenac County, Adams Township
Enumerated 23 and 24 Jan 1920
SD 10 ED 40 Sheet 2B
42-44
Cummings, Addie Head F W 49 Wd Mich Germany German Germany German Farmer
Spencer, Sagmon Son M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Cumming, Judson Son M W S 10 S Mich Mich Mich

Adeline married Hiram Spencer on 5 May 1892 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Hiram (son of Joseph W. Spencer and Almanza Hopkins) was born on 31 May 1861 in Gilford, Tuscola County, Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adeline married Judson A. Cummings on 29 Sep 1910 in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Judson was born in Mar 1839 in Oakland County, Michigan; died about 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

May married William Oscar Stafford on 20 Apr 1903. William (son of George Washington Stafford and Lucinda Jane Belcher) was born on 17 Aug 1868 in Illinois; died on 21 Jun 1933 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jim grew up in Texas as his family moved from place to place, living a year of so at one location then traveling to the next. When he was around 18 years old his family moved to a 20 acre farm in Poinsett County, Arkansas, near Harrisburg. He worked on the farm, picked cotton, worked for the railroad and at a stave mill. In 1917, he purchased the 20 acre home place. In 1925, he sold out and moved to Kansas City, Kansas. He worked at the Columbia Steel Tank company until he lost his job during the depression. He did odd jobs until World War II, working at gas stations and later had a confectionary stand. During the war, he was head press operator at J&L Steel Barrel Company, where he continued employment through his retirement in 1955. He final years were spent at his home at 32nd and Delevan.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Kansas, Wyandotte County, Kansas City
Enumerated April 16, 1930
ED 105-89 SD 6 Sheet 26A Stamped 97
Reynolds Avenue
917-408-432
Hills, James Head M W 45 m 26 Tx NY Wis Columbus Steel ??? Co
Hills, May Wf F W 38 m 18 Ark Ark Miss Labor Garment Factory
Hills, Lena Dtr F W 18 S Ark Tx Ark
Hills, Rena Dtr F W 14 S Ark Tx Ark
Hills, Dorothy Dtr F W 8 S Ark Tx Ark

James married Mary Frances Mahan on 10 Dec 1910 in Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas. Mary was born on 28 Jul 1892 in Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas; died on 24 Aug 1970 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Belle married Leonard Jesse Stafford on 20 Sep 1905 in Texas. Leonard (son of George Washington Stafford and Lucinda Jane Belcher) was born on 23 Mar 1877 in Cass County, Texas; died on 30 Nov 1959 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was born John Henry Hills, and changed his name to George John Roxson. Art Peck shows that he was born in Texas, whereas the California Death records has his place of birth as Missouri, and his mother's maiden name as KRAPF. His World War II draft registration also listed him as George John ROXSON, with his birthplace shown as Kennett, MO. He was a resident of Colusa, Califorina at that time, and employed by F. C. Stolte Co of Marysville.

John left home when he was 24, working in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Kansas, Idaho, Washington and Montana.

He crossed into Mexico at Nogales, Arizona in 1917 to avoid Military Service. This is when he changed his name. He chose Roxson based on the nickname he had given sister Annie, Roxyann. He wrote his mother in 1920, saying he planned to visit her soon. After the Mexican Revolution, he was unable to harvest his crops, and had no money. He never wrote back, and his parents thought him dead.

The family moved to California in 1925. They farmed in the foothills, eventually settling in Upper Lake.

After his wife died, John made his home with his eldest son, Fred.

After admitting to his children his true identity, he visited his sister Beckie in Arkansas and sister Annie in Kansas City in 1973. They were his only surving family. They were reunited after a 60 year seperation.

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Census Listings:

1930 Census
California, Kern County, Delano City
Enumerated April 2-4, 1930
ED 15-3 SD 14 Sheet 3A Stamped 16
Treemount Street
56-58
Roxson, George J Head R 10 M W 34 M 22 CanadaEng Canada Canada English Year of Immigration 1923 Alien Laborer Ranch Work
Roxson, Isidra Wf F Mex 34 M 14 Mex Mex Mex Spanish Year of Immigration 1923 Alien Housewife
Roxson, FedericoSon M Mex 7 S Mexico CanadaEng Mex Spanish Year of Immigration 1923 Al
Roxson, Camillo Son M MEx 3 6/12 S California CanadaEng Mex
Roxson, Freida Dtr F Mex 1 7/12 S California CanadaEng Mex
Roxson, Georgina Dtr F Mex 2/12 S California CanadaEng Mex

George married Isidra Josefina Ordundo on 2 Feb 1920 in El Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico. Isidra was born on 15 Mar 1894 in Chinobampo, El Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico; died on 5 Nov 1968 in Upper Lake, Lake County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1930 Census
Kansas, Wyandotte, Quindaro Twp
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
ED 105-71 SD 6 Sheet 8B
204-208
Hedgepath, Charlie R Head M W 44 M 28 Mo MO MO Laborer Ry Co
Hedgepath, Rebecca M Wf F W 35 M 20 La NY Wisc
----209
Brooks, Annie L Head F W 37 M 22 Tx NY Wisc Macing Operator Candy Factory
Brooks, Ethel A Dtr F W 13 S Mo MO Tx
Brooks, Olean M Dtr F W 11 S Mo MO Tx
Brooks, Christine E Dtr F W 9 S Mo Mo Tx
Brooks, Roberta V Dtr F W 7 S Mo Mo Tx

Annie married William Newton "Knute" Brooks on 23 Feb 1915 in Missouri. William was born in Mar 1886 in Missouri; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married Ira Lester on 17 May 1931 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. Ira was born on 17 Nov 1883 in Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 24 Mar 1956 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of the 1952 STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, she was a resident of Arbyrd, Mo.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Kansas, Wyandotte, Quindaro Twp
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
ED 105-71 SD 6 Sheet 8B
204-208
Hedgepath, Charlie R Head M W 44 M 28 Mo MO MO Laborer Ry Co
Hedgepath, Rebecca M Wf F W 35 M 20 La NY Wisc
----209
Brooks, Annie L Head F W 37 M 22 Tx NY Wisc Macing Operator Candy Factory
Brooks, Ethel A Dtr F W 13 S Mo MO Tx
Brooks, Olean M Dtr F W 11 S Mo MO Tx
Brooks, Christine E Dtr F W 9 S Mo Mo Tx
Brooks, Roberta V Dtr F W 7 S Mo Mo Tx

Family/Spouse: Charles R. Hedgpeth. Charles was born on 21 Jun 1886 in Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri; died on 4 Jun 1976 in Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Ida Rhew on 16 Dec 1905. Ida was born on 15 Mar 1888 in Kentucky; died on 21 Feb 1971 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by dayna james, shows she was born in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Jacob married Hazel Williams on 16 Feb 1914. Hazel was born on 17 Oct 1897; died on 24 Mar 1994 in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Harrison Joshua Rhew on 4 Jul 1908. Harrison was born on 27 Mar 1883 in Kentucky; died on 8 Mar 1963 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, dated September 1, 1947, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Ira Krapf sold their farm at Canalow, Mo. and bought a piece near Lilbourne, Mo.

Art Peck reported that he has been blind since 1956 and lives with his daughter, Victoria (Mrs. Paul) Phillips. He is active and makes a garden.

Ira married Sadie Golden Frost on 1 Mar 1916. Sadie was born on 22 Mar 1900 in Missouri; died on 18 Dec 1957 in Oran, Scott County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naoma married Willis "Willie" F. Brooks on 1 Jul 1916. Willis was born about 1894 in Missouri; died in Feb 1928 in Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth "Bettie" Rae Cowan on 2 Feb 1921. Elizabeth was born on 7 Sep 1897 in Missouri; died on 1 Jul 1955 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
August 15, 1919
The Week's Doing, Page Eight

Miss Dora Krapf returned from Detroit Saturday evening and will remain here indefinately with her father, Jno. Krapf.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 18, 1941
Necrology

Miss Dora S. Krapf

Miss Dora S. Krapf, R.N., 53, died Saturday, July 12, in her home in Evergreen Township. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Angus McPhail residence. Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of Salem Evangelical Church, officiated and interment was in Elkland cemetery.

Dora S. Krapf, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Krapf, was born on a farm one mile west and two miles north of Cass City, on May 3, 1888 and spent most her her life in or near Cass City.

She is a graduate of Grace Hospital, Detroit, and for some time was employed there and also did private nursing until her health began to fail. She returned to Cass City to care for her uncles, Joshua and Elijah Fisher, until her death.

She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Preston Allen, of Detroit.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
September 18, 1908
Page 4
Local Items

Miss Cecil Krapf will attend Alma College this year. She left for that city Monday.

Cass City Chronicle
January 8, 1909
Local Items, Page 4

Miss Cecil Krapf returned to Alma College Monday after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Krapf.

Cass City Chronicle
July 6, 1954

Five Lawyers in Allen Family

Everybody in the Allen family at Rochester is a lawyer. Practicing are Preston Allen, 62, his sons, John 30 and Robert, 27, and his daughter, Mrs. Dorothea MacBratney, 22. Mrs. Preston Allen is a law graduate, but gave up practicing for homemaking.

Mrs. Allen is the former Miss Cecil Krapf who lived near Cass City for many years. She is a member of the class of 1908 of Cass City High School.

Cass City Chronicle
July 31, 1958

......eleven members of the Class (of 1905 of Cass City High School) were present at the reunion Thursday. They were: Frances McBurney-Gravatt of Houston, TX; Cecil Krapf-Allen of Royal Oak, Jennie Ferguson-Doerr of Fostoria; Ethel Dodge-Rambo of Marlette; Mae Williamson-Marshall of Gagetown, and the following of Cass City; Mr. Auten, Mr. Schwaderer, Miss Adeline Gallagher, Jennie Leek-Hutchinson, Esther Ackerman-Benkelman and Mollie Ackerman-Lenzner....

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Royal Oak City
Enumerated April 7, 1930 by Doris McDonald
ED 63-101 SD 14 Sheet 7B
Laurel Street
718-149-173
Allen, Preston Hd O $15,000 M W 38 M 26 Canada-Eng Canada-E
ng Canada-Eng Attorney
Allen, Cecil Wf F W 39 M 27 Mich Wisc Mich
Allen, Dorothea Dtr F W 11 S Mich Canada Mich
Allen, John F. Son M W 6 S Mich Canada Mich
Allen, Robert C Son M W 3 S Mich Canada Mich

Cecil married Preston Allen about 1918 in Michigan. Preston was born about 1891 in Canada; died in Aug 1954 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 24, 1911
Local Items, Page Four

Miss Elsie Krapf left Monday for Sault Ste. Marie where she has secured employment as a millier.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, January 30, 1931


Mrs. Walter Milligan Funeral Saturday

Mrs. Walter Milligan passed away unexpectedly at her home northwest of Cass City Wednesday afternoon after a short illness with pneumonia. She leaves her husband, two daughters, Evelyn and Leonora, and two sisters, Miss Dora Krapf of Cass City and Mrs. Preston Allen, of Royal Oak. Funeral services wil be held at the residence on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elmwood Township
Enumerated 20 January 1920
SD 7, ED 182, Sheet 5A, Stamped 142
98-99
Milligan, Walter A Hd M W 33 M 1908 21 Scotland/Scotch Scot
land/Scotch Scotland/Scotch Farm Labor Own Farm
Milligan, Elsie M Wf F W 26 M Mich Mich Mich
Milligan, Evelyn F Dtr F W 2 S Mich Scotland Mich
Milligan, Agnes L Dtr F W 1 S Mich Scotland Mich

Elsie married Walter Milligan on 27 Nov 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Walter was born on 3 Mar 1886 in Dunfries, Scotland; died on 20 Dec 1970 in Northville, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 15, 1943

Patrons of Rural Route 3 Honor Burt A. Elliott
Farmers and Families Give Party Friday at Novesta Church of Christ
A surprise was planned by patrons on Rural Route No. 3, Cass City, to honor Burt A. Elliott, who has been retired as rural letter carrier after 30 years of service. The party was held at the Church of Christ in Novesta Township on Friday evening, just eight days after Mr. Elliott made his last official delivery of mail on Route 3.

The impromtu program was held in the church auditorium. Lowell Slicker, Sr., presided as chairman. Jason Kitchin and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kelley respresenting Mr. Elliott's "mail customers" expressed their appreciation for the retiring carrier's service over a long period of years. Albert Quick presented Mr.s Elliott with a testimonial document signed by patrons of the route which read "We the patrons of Rural Route No. 3 of the Cass City Post Office take this means of expressing our appreciation for the faithful and efficient services of Burt A. Elliott, rural letter carrier, for a long period of years. We have always foudn him congenial and courteous and the last work in rendering accomodation to patrons. We wich him every happiness and prosperity which he so richly deserves."

Mr. Elliott expressed his appreciation for hte many kindnesses extended to him by patrons during his 23 years as carrier on the route. Previous to serving on the Cass City route, he was for seven years rural letter carrier out of the Kingston office.....

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 13, 1971

Burton A. Elliott, a lifelong resident of this community, died at the Tuscola County Medical Facility, Wednesday, May 5.

Mr. Elliott was born in Cass City, May 8, 1883, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott.

He married Miss Bertha Buehrly in November of 1908 in Cass City, where they made their home following their marriage. Mrs. Elliott died March 10, 1953.

Mr. Elliott was a mail carrier seven years in Kingston and 23 years in Cass City. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church for over 65 years and was a life member of Tyler Lodge F&AM No. 317 of Cass City and a member of the National Rural Letter Carrier Association.

He is survived by two sons, Francis Elliott of Cass City and Leon Elliott of Ubly, and one grandson.

He was buried Friday, May 7, in Elkland Cemetery. Services were held at the Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. Ira Wood officiating.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 12, 1930 by Helen G. Schwaderer
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 188
East Main Street
115-121
Elliott, Burton A Hd O $1800 M W 46 M26 Mich NY Mich Mail C
arrier U.S. Postal
Elliott, Bertha C Wife F W M23 Mich Germany Germany
Elliott, Francis W Son M W 18 S Mich Mich Mich
Elliott, Leonard D SOn M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich

Burton married Bertha Catherine Buehrly on 25 Nov 1908 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Bertha (daughter of Johann Leonhard Buehrly and Catherine Buerk) was born on 7 Mar 1886 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 10 Mar 1953 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 13 Mar 1953 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His tombstone read "Arthur, son of John J. and Louise Gallagher died April 3, 1883 aged 15 days."

Notes:

Married a Marie on 11 Nov 1959. They had no children.

Ethel married Percy Knight on 29 Nov 1912 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Percy was born on 30 Dec 1887; died on 26 Aug 1971 in Sterling, Arenac County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
July 31, 1958

......eleven members of the Class (of 1905 of Cass City High School) were present at the reunion Thursday. They were: Frances McBurney-Gravatt of Houston, TX; Cecil Krapf-Allen of Royal Oak, Jennie Ferguson-Doerr of Fostoria; Ethel Dodge-Rambo of Marlette; Mae Williamson-Marshall of Gagetown, and the following of Cass City; Mr. Auten, Mr. Schwaderer, Miss Adeline Gallagher, Jennie Leek-Hutchinson, Esther Ackerman-Benkelman and Mollie Ackerman-Lenzner....

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 30, 1975
Page Eight

Miss Gallagher dies Saturday

Miss Adelina Gallagher, 85, Cass City, died Saturday after a short illness.

She was born March 19, 1890, in Elkland Township, daughter of the late John and Louisa Krapf Gallagher.

She was an eighth-grade teacher in Cass City, and also taughter in Marion...retiring in 1950 after 35 years of teaching.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodis church of Cass City of 73 years and a life member of the United Methodist Women. Miss Gallagher was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association.

She is survived by one brother, Albert Gallagher of Cass City; two sisters, Mrs. Ethyl Knight of Sterling and Mrs. Lena Johnson of Romeo, and six nieces and nephews. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Tuesday from Little's Funeral House, with Rev. E.D.K. Isaacs, pastor of Trinity United Methodist church, officiating.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Lena married Floyd D. Johnson on 25 Jun 1927. Floyd was born on 29 Aug 1889 in Vandalia, Cass County, Michigan; died on 16 Sep 1963 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, July 6, 1994
Page Eight

Albert Gallagher

Mr. Albert Herbert Gallagher, 90, of Cass City died Wednesday March 30, at Tendercare Cass City.

He was born November 4, 1903 in Cass City, the son of John James and Louisa (Krapf) Gallagher.

Mr. Gallagher married Miss Hazel Hegler November 12, 1926 in Noveste township, making their home in Cass City.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Cass City, for 80 years.

Mr. Gallagher is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Maryanne and Neil Adams of Sterling; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Lois Gallagher of Cass City; grandchildren, Laurie Adams and Mark Cover, Kitty and Phil Osier, Mark and Kim Adams, Pam and Morris Powell, Scott Adams, Jeff and Trish Adams, and John and Hope Gallagher; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Jordon Osier, Annie, Nick and Kirk Adams, Megan and Mallorey Powell, Scott Aaron Adams, Jaclyn Adams and Jeremy Gallagher, and a sister-in-law, Olive Rohlfs.

He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Gallagher, granddaughter Shelley Fory, 2 great grandchildren, Kristopher Osier and Trisha Powell, two brothers Fred and Arthur, and 4 sisters, Ethyl Knigt, Addie Gallagher, Lena Johnson and Helena Gallagher.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Sheppard, pastor, officiating.

Arrangements were made by Little's Funeral Home, Cass City.

Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Christian Children's Fund.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer, 2007)

Albert married Hazel Hegler on 12 Nov 1926 in Novesta Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. Hazel was born on 28 Nov 1906 in Romeo, Macomb County, Michigan; died on 10 Aug 1989 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married James Edward Cain on 5 Mar 1913 in Sterling, Arenac County, Michigan. James was born in Oct 1892 in Linwood, Bay County, Michigan; died on 21 Apr 1944 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan; was buried in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married Stephen William Clark in Jun 1947 in Juniata, Tuscola County, Michigan. Stephen was born on 9 Feb 1894 in Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 29 May 1967 in Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Virginia, Chesterfield County, Bermuda Magisterial District
ED 21-2 SD 6 Sheet 1A Stamped 23
Points of Rocks Boulevard
4-6
Spencer, Homer D Head M W 35 M 19 Mich Mich Mich Truck Driver Lumber Mill
Spencer, Jessie M Wf F W 26 m 16 Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Dorothy A Dtr F W 14 S Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Elmer W Son M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Robert Jr Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Alvin F Son M W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Thelma M Dtr F W 8/12 S Va Mich Mich

Homer married Lottie Byrnes on 10 May 1914 in Standish, Arenac County, Michigan. Lottie was born about 1897 in Sterling, Arenac County, Michigan; died about 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Homer married Jessie Ruse after 1918. Jessie was born about 1904 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married second a Lillian. They had two daughters. His daughter Linda married a Mr. White.

Joseph married Viola Ruse on 26 Oct 1919 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Viola was born about 1901 in Michigan; died about 1928 in Michigan; was buried in Bentley, Bay County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Lillie Mary McKnight about 1938 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. Lillie was born on 21 Aug 1909 in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan; died on 13 Feb 1984 in Lapeer County, Michigan; was buried on 16 Feb 1984 in Indianfields Township Cemetery (AKA Caro Cemetery), Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helen Taylor. Helen was born after 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He lived with his uncle George Krapf in Cass City from 1914 to 1924. After that, he moved to Canada..

Arley married Bertha Oletta Corbett on 25 Mar 1925 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. Bertha was born on 8 Oct 1905 in Manitowaning, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada; died about 1997 in Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Valerie Atkinson instead shows that he died in Deland, Florida. He and Eva were buried in the Poincianna Cemetery in Paisley, Florida. Katherine Spencer Griffis confirmed this location. She visited him the day he died.

Sigmund married Eva Mae Corbett on 24 Nov 1926 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. Eva was born on 29 Jul 1908 in Walford, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 2001 in Orange City, Volusia County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He worked for Alma Products until his death.

Judson married Valerie Mae Clark on 15 Sep 1950 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. Valerie was born on 22 Aug 1925 in Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 19 Aug 2013 in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried on 21 Aug 2013 in Chapel Gardens Cemetery, Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]