Josepha Gfeerer

Family/Spouse: Johannes Jauss. Johannes was born on 9 Jan 1806 in Hattenhofen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 9 Nov 1859 in Hattenhofen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emilie married Christian Zieker on 31 Jan 1869 in Hattenhofen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Christian (son of Johann Georg Zieker and Anna Maria Heber) was born on 15 Aug 1842 in Diegelsberg, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 10 Jan 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married Rosina Zieker on 10 Nov 1867 in Hattenhofen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Rosina (daughter of Johann Georg Zieker and Anna Maria Heber) was born on 19 May 1840 in Diegelsberg, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 31 Mar 1914 in Hattenhofen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

TriCounty Chronicle
Vol. 2, No. 13
Cass City, Michigan, Friday, Aug. 10. 1900

Elkland Township Loses One of Its Best Citizens

Death has again entered our community and taken from our midst a man of more than ordinary ability. Geo. Yaus was a student. He read much, and in argument he was apt and logical. In conversation he was humorous, and in all his dealings he proved himself to be a man of good judgement and practical worth. Mr. Yaus was born in Germany in the year 1849. Losing his parents in early youth, he was forced to take up the burden of life in his teens. In the year 1872 he was married to Christina Benkelman and the following year they came to this country. Arriving here he settled down in the wilderness back of John Striffler's where he hewed out a home. Later on he sold the place and moved upon the present homestead. Last November, Mr. Yaus was taken sick. At first his condition was not serious, but during the winter he became weaker and in spite of all medical aid he finally succumbed to what has proved to be an abcess in his head. He leaves a wife and three children who have the sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement. The funeral was held last Tuesday from the Evangelical church. It was largely attended which showed that he was held in high esteem in the community.


Jaus, George,b. 7 Jan 1845, d. 8 Aug 1900

Source:

http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/tuscola/casscity/index.htm

Johann married Christina Benkelman about 1871 in W?rttemberg, Germany. Christina (daughter of Johann Friedrich "Fredrick" Benkelman and Rosine M?ller) was born on 24 Mar 1852 in Schneiderhof, Waldhausen Parish, Welzheim, Jagstkreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 7 Mar 1929 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
Friday, August 19, 1938
Local Happenings
Page 3
Samuel JAUS, daughter, Miss Minnie, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HELWIG were Sunday guests of Mr. Helwig's sister, Mrs. Russell SHERMAN at Caro.

Cass City Chronicle
May 2, 1952
Samuel Jaus Dies after Long Illness

Mr. Samuel Jaus, 74, who had been in ill health for the past three years, died Monday morning, April 28, at his residence. He had been a lifetime resident of this community. He was born December 10, 1878 in Elkland Township, the son of George and Christina JAUS. On March 12, 1902, he married Miss Lena HELWIG in Cass City. They made their home on a farm in this community. Mrs. Jaus died in 1931. In 1940, Mr. Jaus moved to Cass City. He was employed at Nestles until ill health forced him to retire. For the past 50 years, he had been a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and also a member of the Elkland Arbor of Gleaners.

He leaves one daughter, Miss Minnie Jaus, and two brothers, John and Fred, all of Cass City. A son, George, preceded him in death.

At 12:00 noon, Thrusday, he was taken from Little's Funeral Home to be in state until 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical U.B. Church. Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated. He was buried in the family lot in Elkland Cemetery.

(Research):Census Information:

Census Information:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 19 and 20 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2A
29-31
Jaus, Samuel HD M W Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Lena Wf F W 31 M 8 3/2 NY NY NY
Jaus, George Son M W 7 S Mich Mich NY
Jaus, Minnie Dtr F W 3 S Mich Mich NY
Jaus, John Bro M W 26 S Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Christina Mother F W 58 Ed 6/3 Germany Germany German
y Own Income


1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
65-68
Jaus, Samuel Hd M w 41 M Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Lena Wf F W 40 M NY NY German NY German
Jaus, George Son M W 16 S Mich Mich NY
Jaus, Minnie Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich NY
66-69
Jaus, Christina Hd F W 67 Wd 1870 Na 1876 Germany Germany Germany

Samuel married Lena Katie Helwig on 12 Mar 1902 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Lena (daughter of George Wilhelm Helwig and Catherine Warner) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marjory Battel reported that Fred celebrated his 100th birthday with an open house for 300 guests, a private party at his daughters home, and a fellowship dinner for 200, sponsored by his church. He died three weeks prior to his 103rd birthday.

According to Art Peck, he was featured in an article in the May 18, 1981 edition of THE DETROIT NEWS. They noted that he farmed until 1927. Then he repaired and sold farm machinery along with performing masonry work. After his wife died in 1976, he moved into the home of his daughter Laura. Although he required a walker to get around, he still fished and gardened regularly.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 18, 1984
Page Four
Obituaries

Fred Jaus, 102, succumbs Monday

Fred Jaus, 102, of Bad Axe died Monday at Huron Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was born November 3, 1881 in Elkland Township, near Cass City, son of George and Christina (Benkelman) Jaus.

Jaus and Miss Mary Schwegler were married January 25, 1905 in Cass City. She died Nov. 2, 1933.

He married Mrs. Olive (Wright) Frahm June 8, 1941 in Clarkston. She succumbed March 2, 1976.

Jaus was a former member of Salem Evangelical Church, Cass City, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe.

He was a resident of Cass City of 50 years after retiring from farming in 1927.

He moved to Bad Axe about eight years ago to live with his daughter. His lifelong hobbies were gardening and fishing.

Surving is one daughter, Mrs. Laura Lenzner, Bad Axe.

One daughter, Katherine, and two brothers, Samuel Jaus and John Jaus, preceded him in death.

Services were held Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe. The Rev. Joel Fiscus, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.

(Research):
Census Information

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
73-76
Jaus, Fred W Hd M W 38 M Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Mary Wf F W 38 M Mich NY NY
Jaus, Laura Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich

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
116-122
Jaus, Frederick W. Head O $2000 M W 48 M23 Mich Germany Germany Salesman Implement
Jaus, Mary Wife F W 48 M 23 Mich Germany NY
Jaus, Laura M Dtr F W 22 S Mich Mich Mich Saleslady Groceries

Frederick married Mary Schwegler on 25 Jan 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Andreas "Andrew" Schwegler and Louisa Benkelman) was born on 29 Sep 1881 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 2 Nov 1933 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Olive Wright on 8 Jun 1941 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. Olive was born on 13 Dec 1895 in Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 2 Mar 1976 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John was living with his brother, Samuel, at the time of the 1910 census.

Cass City Chronicle
January 25, 1962
Page 8

John Jaus Dies after Long Illness

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Little's Funeral Home for John G. Jaus, Cass City, who died Saturday, January 20, at his house after a long illness.

Mr. Jaus, 78, was born in Tuscola County on January 17, 1884. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Jaus. He married Miss Maud KRAMP in Detroit on July 1, 1911. He was in the oil business in Sandusky for 12 years, and before that, farmed for a time in Elkland Township. They moved to Cass City in 1945. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethern Church, Cass City. Surviving, besides his wife, is a brother, Fred Jaus, Cass City. A brother preceeded him in death.

Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated at the services and interment was in Elkland cemetery.

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland
Enumerated 21 January 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 6A
FM 123-126
William and Elizabeth STRIFFLER
Fm 124-127
Jaus, John Hd M W 36 M Mich Germany
Germany Farmer
Jaus, Maud Wife F W 31 M Mich Germany/German Canada/German
Fm 125-128
John A. and Augusta Benkelman

John married Maude Kramp on 1 Jul 1911 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Maude was born on 16 Feb 1888 in Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 2 Jun 1967 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
February 18, 1921
Page One

Find Their Son Dead in Bed
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jaus Made Startling Discovery Saturday Morning
Young Man Was in Usual Health When he Retired on Friday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel JAUS of Elkland township were terribly shocked and grieved Saturday morning when they found their son, George, aged 17 years, dead in his bed. The young man had been in his usual health on Friday, having worked all day buzzing wood. He spent the evening in playing the phonograph and visiting with members of the family. When he failed to answer the morning call Saturday, his parents made the startling discovery of his demise. Death was due to appoplexy.

George Alvin Jaus was born in Elkland Township, Feb. 23, 1903. He attended the "Brick" school three miles northeast of Cass City until he had finished the eighth grade and since that time has been employed on his parents's farm where he proved to be a great help and an efficient coworker with his father in carrying out the farming operations.

The young man was a member of the Evangelical church and took much interest in the Sunday school of that church. He was held in high esteem by his many friends.

Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F.L POHLY officiating and interment was made in Elkland cemetery. Vernon STRIFFLER, Grant PATTERSON, Leonard STRIFFLER, Arlie SPENCER, Lawrence BUEHRLY and Louis STRIFFLER, members of George's Sunday school class, acted as pallbearers.

Besides his parents, he leaves one sister, Minnie.

Art Peck relates the following family story, "George grew so large that his heart could not take it."

Jaus, George A,b. 23 Feb 1903, d. 12 Feb 1921

Source:

http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/tuscola/casscity/index.htm

Notes:

She worked as a housekeeper for Laura and Lloyd Bryant and raised their children. She lived in the family home on Woodland Ave in Cass City until she could no longer care for herself. She spent her last years in a nursing home in Cass City. She was fond of children.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, March 26, 1986
Page 10

Minnie Jaus

Miss Minnie Edith Jaus, 79, a lifelong resident of Cass City, died Saturday, March 22, at Provincial House after a lengthy illness. She was born March 19, 1907, in Cass City, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Lena Helwig Jaus. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Cass City.

She is survived by a number of cousins. One brother, George, preceded her in death. Funeral services were to be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, with Rev. Clare Patton, pastor of the Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City, officiating. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
April 15, 1987

Obituaries
Page Eleven

Laura Lenzner

Laura M. Lenzner, 79, Bad Axe, died Tuesday, April 7, at McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky, after a long illness.

She was born May 16, 1907 in Elkland Township, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Schwegler) JAUS. She married Dr. Gray F. Lenzner Oct. 25, 1940 in Geneva, Ohio. He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1961. Mrs. Lenzner attended the Wright Rural Elementary School, Elkland Township. She was employed at the former A&P and Economy markets in Cass City. She was a librarian at Bad Axe Public Library for many years and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe. Surviving are a number of cousins. Services were held Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. David Dively, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Colfax Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Laura Lenzner was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family.

Laura married Grey Franklin Lenzner on 25 Oct 1940 in Ohio. Grey (son of Franklin H. Lenzner and Anna Bell Hamill) was born on 10 May 1899 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 2 Nov 1961 in Caseville, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Colfax Cemetery, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Art Peck instead shows her life span from 1905-1906. Could Fred and Mary have had two daughters named Catharine, both that died young? Or is Art just mistaken.