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In the Principality of Lippe until about 1870, it was customary for engaged couples to register their intended marriage with the nearest office of the Lower Court (German = Amt). This registration, or Eheprotokoll, typically recorded the couple's names and intended place of residence after marriage, the names of their parents, and most importantly, the dowry and any other financial arrangements connected with the marriage. By registering these details with the judicial court, the Eheprotokoll served as a marriage contract. In the 1870s, as license bureaus were established and civil marriages became more common, the use of Eheprotokoll began to died out.
 		Family: F523
 
2

Linwood (Nelson) Jungerman, in her history of the family, wrote this sketch of Christian and Katherine's life:

     "Christian Andrew and Katherine Wilhelimena first lived in St. Charles, MO, later farmed near there. It was on this farm that all the children were born and some grew to adulthood. This farm home was unusual then and still is today. It had been built before the Civil War, three stories high, of solid brick construction. Bricks were probably burned on the farm and labor was possibly slave. Rooms were spacious, ceilings were high, cool in summer, and warm in winter. It was to this home that Fred, Andreas' son born in 1861, came in need of a family home. He was only a child, but he felt that his room was more desirable than his presence in the home of his step-mother. Christian and Katherine welcomed him and there he remained for twenty years. In this way Christian could repay his brother Andreas for bringing him to the New World and providing a home for him. Through out life Katherine's motto was 'the house is always big enough if the heart is.'
     "Another incident that happened in this home had to do with the arrival one evening of [a] sick and weary veteran of the Confederate Army. He was given food and lodging and when he was better, he asked Christian A. if he had any type of light work he might do for his 'keep.' Christian had long talks with him, realized he had been seriously wounded, and also realized here was an educated Englishman. The upshot of the matter was he offered this man a room in the upper story of the house where he could operate a subscription school in exchange for teaching his children the proper use, pronunciation, reading and writing of English. They spoke German entirely in the home. How long this lasted we do not know but the teacher remained until his death. We are also sure that many a long winter evening was spent by the two old soldiers, on in blue, the other grey, refighting the campaigns of the war.
     "Life was very pleasant and comfortable in this farm home. They were near their church home and many of Christian Andrews family had come to St. Charles County as well as innumerable Wesseler family relations. As the children grew to man and womanhood Christian realized there was not work or room for all on so small a farm. He began to look westward. He found a purchaser for his land among the descendants of Andreas family. The fourth generation descendants live in this home today. The house has been re-modeled and is very comfortable and beautiful. On the east side of the house runs a road, Jungerman Road, on local maps.
     "In the spring of 1894 the family moved to Audrain County near Rush Hill, Mo. Christian Andrew was in search of a larger farm and better soil. Finding the soil of Audrain County not up to their expectations, they moved on to Saline County around the turn of the century. Christian suffered a stroke in 1907 and remained an invalid the rest of his life.
     "They moved to the town of Blackburn after his stroke. When the wife of Julius died, they moved to his home. After Julius re-married, they spent some time with their daughter, Anna, who lived near by. He died in 1917 while in the home of Julius. He is buried in the Mayview Cemetery as are a number of his descendants.
     "Christian's youngest son, Theodore, attended his father's funeral. He was then in training to go back to fight against the country Christian had left so long ago.
     "Christian Andrew has been portrayed to me as a very stern man - a strict disciplinarian. Life and the army had left its mark on him and he ruled his family of fun-loving children with a firm hand. His wife was rather prone to spoiling her children. She could never conceal her love for them. In her eyes they were perfect, so between the two they created a family of well-balanced children.
     "After her son, Theodore, returned from the army, he began farming in Nebraska. His mother made a home for him there as he never married. Her greatest pleasures in her later years were in planning the family reunions which they held in Nebraska around Thanksgiving."
 		Family: F1139
 
3
   It was not an uncommon practice in parts of northwestern Germany for a husband to assume his wife's family name upon marriage if she inherited the property rights of the family farm. The children born to this couple also often took on the mother's family name. Evidence of this practice will often appear in church records when a person will be identified with two surnames joined by the word oder (=or) or by the word genannt (=named).
   It would appear that this had happened in Friedrich's birth family. 		Family: F612
 
4
     Accepting a birth date of May 12, 1788 for Hermann, he and his wife were the following ages, respectively at the births of each child: at Anna Elisabeth's birth: 23 years, 5 months and 10 days & 25 years and 26 days; at Anne Christ.'s: 26 years, 7 months and 26 days & 28 years, 3 months and 11 days; Christina's: 31 years, 1 month and 6 days & 32 years, 8 months and 22 days; Hermann's: 34 years, 11 months and 3 days & 36 years, 6 months and 19 days.
 		Family: F9
 
5
     According to an unidentified newspaper article (photocopy provided by Dorothy and Edna Hilgemann), Carl and Anna celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 4, 1967 at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wilson of Fairview, Kansas. A 2007 obituary for their daughter, states that Mary M. Fiegenbaum graduated from a Greenburg, Indiana high school in 1941, and that a week later the family returned to Hiawatha, Kansas.
     The place where the marriage took place has been reported as both Hiawatha, Kansas and Morill, Kansas. The location needs to be confirmed.
 		Family: F353
 
6
     At the time of the births of each child, the father and mother were the following ages, respectively: Hermann Heinrich, 25 years, 4 days and 29 days & 32 years, 9 months and 21 days; Johann Henrich, 27 years and 8 months & 35 years and 22 days; Cord, 30 years, 10 months and 15 days & 38 years, 3 months and 7 days; Anna Elisabeth, 34 years, 2 months and 7 days & 41 years, 7 months and 9 days; Anna Elsabein, 38 years, 4 months and 13 days & 45 years, 9 months and 5 days.
 		Family: F5
 
7
     Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts provided the following transcription of an article which she reports appeared on 26 August 1897 in the Hancock County (Iowa) Democrat.

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Wellemeyer of this place celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage last Saturday, 21 August. A large number of relatives and friends graced the happy occasion showing their congratulations and good wishes together with more substantial tokens of their regard upon the worthy old couple. At about half-past four o'clock the guests were called in to partake of an old fashioned wedding dinner with their host and hostess. About ninety persons partook of the bounteous repast prepared. After dinner while the friends were gathered on the lawn around father and mother Wellemeyer, a short address was made by Rev. F. H. Wellemeyer, another by Mr. August Beinke of St. Louis, Missouri, which was followed by the reading of a short poem by C. L. Wellemeyer. After the short impromptu program the whole company led by the children again filed past the old people with hearty and heart felt congratulations. It was a very affective scene and one never to be forgotten. Tears flowed on every side, but they were tears of joy. When the invited guests had taken their departure, the children and grandchildren gathered in the pleasant sitting room and closed the day with songs and speeches and happy converse. All in all a most enjoyable occasion. Gifts were as follows: $50 in gold, Mr. and Mrs. Beinke; $50 in gold from the children; $2 in gold each from Rev. and Mrs. C. Schuler, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. John Ulrich; $1 in gold each from Mr. and Mrs. Louis Able, Mr. and Mrs. A. Schneider, Rev. and Mrs. H. R. Fiegenbaum and Rev. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum. One dozen gold coffee spoons in a handsome case from Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lauf; two gold tablespoons from Mr. and Mrs. H. Woestman; gold crescent pin from Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Gove; chased silver cup and saucer from Mr. and Mrs. William Schneider, two gilded china cups each from Mr. and Mrs. August Grunze and Rev. and Mrs. A. Haefner; one gold salad fork from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder; bread plate from Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wells and a dinner set in china and glass from the grandchildren.
 		Family: F99
 
8
     Heinrich and Elisabeth resided in house number 47 in Sonneborn. It was here that their children were born and raised. In 2002, the house was still very much in use, the address having changed to Alte Dorfstraße 25.
     Earlier generations of the Starkebaums lived on farms number 34 and 76 (it has not been possible to locate these farms in contemporary Sonneborn). 		Family: F408
 
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     In addition to being a carpenter or house builder, Hermann Heinrich was a 'Heuerling' (tenant farmer). "They owned no land, and they lived in rented houses on larger farms. Every large or middle-sized farm in Ladbergen had one or more tenant houses (in German: Heuerhäuser) scattered over the farm. The highest number on any farm in Ladbergen was seven; two or three was common. Each tenant farm house had its own plot of 7 to 12 acres. The tenants rented the houses and plots for life. The tenant farmers were not the same as sharecroppers or rental farmers in the American sense. They had only a small plot to themselves, and they did not need to give any of the yield to the landowner. They were essentially renters of houses who paid for their dwellings with a small amount of cash and a specified number of days of labor. In the 19th century the tenants were typically relatives of the landowners, but this was decreasingly the case after the turn of the century." [from Friedrich Saatkamp, Ladbergen: Out of the History and the Present of the 1000-Year Westphalian Village. (Dean R. Hoge - translator.). Kleins Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, Lengerich, Germany; 1985. p. xxiii].
     The couple's second child, Johann Heinrich (b. 1788), was born in Ladbergen. It would appear that the family moved sometime between these two births. As early as 1800, Hermann and his family are recorded as living in a house at Ladbergen-Wester 21, located in the section of the village know as "In der Laake." Hermann died in this home. In 1840, the house was sold.
     At the births of their children, the father and mother were the following ages, respectively: at Everd Jacob's birth: 21 years and 9 months & 26 years, 7 months and 12 days; at Johann Hendrik's: 23 years, 8 months and 10 days & 28 years, 6 months and 22 days; Johann Henrich's: 26 years, 6 months and 22 days & 31 years, 5 months and 3 days; Adolph Henrich's: 29 years, 3 months and 17 days & 34 years,1 month and 29 days; Johann Hermann's: 32 years, 5 months and 4 days & 37 years, 3 months and 16 days; Anna Katharina's: 34 years, 4 months and 29 days & 39 years, 3 months and 11 days; Anna Christine's: 38 years, 3 months and 20 days & 43 years, 2 months and 1 day .
 		Family: F8
 
10
     In the Principality of Lippe until about 1870, it was customary for engaged couples to register their intended marriage with the nearest office of the Lower Court (German = Amt). This registration, or Eheprotokoll, typically recorded the couple's names and intended place of residence after marriage, the names of their parents, and most importantly, the dowry and any other financial arrangements connected with the marriage. By registering these details with the judicial court, the Eheprotokoll served as a marriage contract. In the 1870s, as license bureaus were established and civil marriages became more common, the use of Eheprotokoll began to died out. 		Family: F408
 
11
     It seems reasonable to assume that this is a second marriage for Hermann Wilhelm Schoppenhorst (1787-1845). One of his children for whom I have an identity was born in 1813. If Anna Maria Elisabeth Schröer, who was born in 1802, were the mother of this child, she would have been but eleven years old at the birth.
     I suspect that the two eldest children (born in 1813 and 1816) presently listed in this family are the offspring of a previous marriage for Hermann Wilhelm Schoppenhorst, but I lack any documentation for two or more marriages. I have temporarily listed all of Hermann's children as the offspring of his marriage to Anna Maria Elisabeth, although I am not confident of the accuracy of this arrangement. This matters needs to be researched more thoroughly.
 		Family: F1361
 
12
     It seems very likely that the family of Friedrich and Louisa Fiegenbaum lived in Polk County, Iowa from 1869 to at least 1880. A brief biography of Friedrich and Louisa's son, Adolph Heinrich, was published in 1880 as part of a selection of biographical sketches of residents of Crocker Township, Polk County, Iowa. The biography reported that Adolph had been a resident of the county since 1869. At the time, he would have been about 14 years old and it seems probable that he would have been living with his parents and siblings. This was certainly the case one year later when the family was enumerated in Ward 3 of Des Moines, Iowa, in the 1870 U.S census. The biography also reported that in 1880, Adolph was teaching in the local schools in addition to supervising the work on his father's farm near Ankeny, where Adolph lived.
 		Family: F18
 
13
     Lieselotte (Freese) Fiegenbaum states that Anna Elisabeth was her father's heir (in German, Erbtochter). It was often the case, but not always so, that the spouse of an heiress would changed his name at marriage so he would have the farm's name. Such was the case in this instance, and the children assumed the surname Fiegenbaum. This practice, not completely unknown even in the 20th century in Ladbergen, is mentioned in Friedrich Saatkamp, Ladbergen: Out of the History and the Present of the 1000-year Westphalian Village, edited and translated by Dean R. Hoge (New Knoxville, Ohio: New Knoxville Historical Society, 1985).
 		Family: F252
 
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     Mr. Homer E. Lidster, of Hebron, Porter County, Indiana, age 25, and Miss Clara M. Fiegenbaum, of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, age of 23, received a marriage license from Cook County, Illinois, on 29 May 1917.
     R. A. White, D.D., a clergyman, of 6800 Perry Avenue, certified that he had married Mr. Homer E. Lidster and Miss Clara M. Fiegenbaum at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 4 June 1917
     Clara's surname was originally spelled "Feigenbaum" in the license portion of the document, but a correction was added above the name, thus: (ie). In the certificate of marriage certification portion of the document Clara's name was spelled correctly: Fiegenbaum.
 		Family: F2063
 
15
     Mr. Ralph E. Lidster, age 24, of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois and Miss Virginia Eaton, age 27, of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois applied for a marriage license from Cook County, Illinois, on 13 December 1886.
     Rev. R. W. Bland certified that he had married Ralph and Virginia at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois on 22 December 1886.
 		Family: F2064
 
16
     The couple began their married life living in the Heuerhaus of the Hagen farm at Ladbergen-Overbeck 16. Sometime between 1815 and 1819, the family moved to Ladbergen-Wester 21.
     From 1809 to 1810, the village of Ladbergen was part of the Grand Duchy of Berg (Großherzogtum Berg), a client state of the First French Empire. Following the end of the Napoleonic period, it was returned to the Kingdom of Prussia.


 		Family: F9
 
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     The following announcement appeared in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville, Illinois, on 18 September 1889.

The marriage of Dr. Julius H. Fiegenbaum and Miss Sophie Pitts, of Alton, at the bride's home last Wednesday evening, was one of the most brilliant social events in that city this season. The ceremony was read by the groom's father, Rev. Wm. Fiegenbaum, in a most impressive manner, at 7 o'clock. The rites were witnessed by a large circle of relatives of the contracting parties. The costumes of the quests were elegant. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was tendered them, which was followed by a magnificent feast. The couple left that evening on the Chicago & Alton train for a wedding tour, after which they will be at home in Alton. The bride is an estimable lady, of one of the oldest and most highly respected families of the Bluff City. The groom is a young physician of promise, and a former Edwardsvillian. He has a host of old friends here who wish him and his fair bride a happy and prosperous future. Those who attended from this city were Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum and Attorney and Mrs. Clay H. Lynch.
 		Family: F1328
 
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     The following announcement was published in the Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, on Saturday, 11 May 1940.

          Honored at Tea Friday

     Miss Julia Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville, whose marriage to John Aubrey Brockway of Chicago will take place June 1 at the bride's home, was guest of honor at a tea given Friday afternoon by Mrs. A. H. Stubbs in Edwardsvllle.
     Mrs. W. L. Estabrook and Mrs. Harrison B. Stubbs served the guests at the tea table. Cream white roses were used in the center piece which was flanked on either side by white tapers in brouched [sic] silver candelabra.
     Garden flowers decorated the Stubbs home which was illuminated with candles.
     Receiving guests with the hostess were the bride-to-be and her mother, Mrs. David W. Fiegenbaum.

     The following announcement was published in the Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, on Tuesday, 14 May 1940.

          Wedding Invitations Issued

     Mrs. David William Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Miss Julia Evans Fiegenbaum and John Aubrey Brockway of Chicago which will take place at the Fiegenbaum home in Edwardsville Saturday evening, June 1, at 8 o'clock. A reception will follow the ceremony.
     The Rev. Albert R. Ransom of St. John's Methodist Church, Edwardsville, will perform the ceremony.
     The bride-to-be has chosen as her maid-of-honor, her sister, Miss Libby Jane Fiegenbaum, and as her bridesmaids, her younger sister, Miss Becky Fiegenbaum and her cousin, Miss Virginia Harris. Miss Winifred Burroughs will play the wedding march.
     Mr. Brockway, a son of Mrs. John Aubrey Brockway of Chicago, will have his brother, Robert Farrand Brockway as best man.

     The following announcement was published in the Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, on Thursday, 23 May 1940.

          Parties for Miss Fiegenbaum

     Miss Julia Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville, who will be married to John Aubrey Brockway of Chicago on June 1, is being made the guest of honor at a series of pre-nuptial parties.
     On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Harrison B. Stubbs entertained 15 guests at a tea and shower for Miss Fiegenbaum. The gifts, appropriate for a red and white kitchen, were presented to the honoree after which tea was served in the dining room. The centerpiece was composed of a miniature bridal couple surrounded by white blossoms and tall white tapers in silver candelabra. The figurines had been used on Mrs. Stubbs wedding cake. Miss Virginia Simpson and Mrs. Vincent J. Hotz assisted the hostess at the tea table.
     Mrs. Vincent J. Hotz entertained a number of her friends and their mothers Tuesday afternoon with a buffet luncheon honoring the bride-to-be. Twelve guests, Mrs. Homer G. Baird and daughter, Judith, Mrs. W. L. Estabrook and daughter, Helen, Mrs. A. H. Stubbs, Mrs. Harrison B. Stubbs, Mrs. O. T. Dunlap and Mrs. David W. Fiegenbaum and daughters, Julia, Libby Jane and Becky, of Edwardsville and Mrs. Harvey Alexander of St. Louis were in attendance and presented a gift to Miss Fiegenbaum. A bridal bouquet of white gladioli and fever few [sic], with white candles formed a center piece for the table.
     Miss Ruth Fruit of Edwardsville will be hostess to a number of young people from Edwardsville at a tea at Dixie's tea room in Greenville Saturday afternoon. The party has been arranged as a miscellaneous shower for Miss Fiegenbaum.

     The following announcement was published in the Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, on Monday 3 June 1940.

          Miss Fiegenbaum a Bride

     Miss Julia Evans Fiegenbaum, daughter of Mrs. Fiegenbaum and the late David William Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville, became the bride of John Aubrey Brockway of Chicago Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the Fiegenbaum home. Dr. Albert R. Ransom, pastor of St. John's Methodist Church, Edwardsville, performed the ceremony, and the bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Henry J. Springer.
     During the ceremony the bridal party stood before the fireplace, in the living room, which was banked with greenery and calla lilies. Tall standards holding tapers were placed at either side, and branched candelabra were on the mantel.
     The house was illuminated with candles, and pink and white flowers were placed in all the rooms.
     Shortly before the entrance of the bridal party Mrs. C. E. Holles, cousin of Miss Fiegenbaum, lighted the tapers.
     Miss Winifred Burroughs played the wedding march from Lohengrin.
     Miss Libby Jane Fiegenbaum was maid of honor, and Miss Becky Charlotte Fiegenbaum and Miss Virginia Harris were bridesmaids. The Misses Fiegenbaum are sisters of the bride, and Miss Harris is a cousin. Robert Farrand Brockway of Chicago, the bridegroom's brother, was best man.
     Miss Fiegenbaum's wedding gown of white satin was fashioned with a gored skirt, which fell into a train; sweetheart neckline and long sleeves and was trimmed with rose point lace and Duchesse lace.
     The bride's veil of ivory illusion fell from a cap of Duchesse lace. The lace was used in trimming her mother's bridal gown.
     Miss Fiegenbaum carried a handkerchief of Duchesse lace, and her flowers were lilies of the valley and white double larkspur. The handkerchief was carried by Mr. Brockway's mother and grandmother on their wedding days.
     The attendants' frock were similarly fashioned of pink embroidered swiss over matching taffeta. The frocks had empire waistlines, square necklines and very full gored skirts, which formed slight trains. The attendants carried bouquets of blue delphinium and blue cornflowers, and wore corresponding flowers in their hair.
     A reception followed the wedding, and the refreshment table was decorated with a tiered wedding cake, tall white tapers and white daisies.
     Mrs. Wilbur G. Burroughs of Royal Oak, Mich., and Mrs. C. T. Wheat of Greenville, the bride's aunts, poured.
     After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Brockway will reside in an apartment at 138 North Central boulevard, Chicago.
     When she departed the bride was wearing a costume suit of grey and fuchia [sic] printed sheer, a hat of fuchia [sic] and grey flowers, and white accessories.
     Mr. Brockway attended the Rock Rapids, Ia., schools and attended Northwestern University, Evanston. He is connected with the Jensen Radio Manufacturing Company, as coast accounts.
     Mrs. Brockway studied at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O., and Normal University, Normal, Ill., after graduating from the Edwardsville High School. She was a charter member of the Edwardsville Junior Service Club.
   Guests at the wedding included Miss Mary Ruth Tunnell, Denver; Mrs. Wilbur V. Burroughs, Jr., of Highland Park, Mich., Mrs. Wilbur C. Burroughs of Royal Oak, Mich., Miss Frances Campbell, Chicago, Holmes Campbell, Chicago, Miss Mary Kohler, Chicago, Miss Harriet Damon, Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Wheat of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Howes of Greenville, Frederic Parker of Rock Rapids, Ia., Miss Helen Pulsifer of Boston, Mass., Mrs. Robert F. Springer and son, Robert, of Rocky River, and R. S. Rodems of Alton.
 		Family: F1381
 
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     The following announcement was published in the Alton Evening Telegraph, of Alton, Illinois, on Friday, 16 July 1943.

          Allen-Fiegenbaum

     Mrs. David William Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville has made known the engagement of her daughter, Miss Becky Charlotte Fiegenbaum, to Officer Candidate John Gilpin Allen of Chicago, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Allen of Washington, D. C.
     Miss Fiegenbaum, sister of Mrs. Richard S. Rodems, formerly of Alton, is in the Roxana office of Shell Oil Company.
     Mrs. Rodems went to Edwardsville to live, after her husband entered service a short time ago.
 		Family: F1382
 
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     The following announcement was published on Monday, 18 December 1939 in the Alton Evening Telegraph, of Alton, Illinois.

          Rolems [sic]-Fiegenbaum Engagement

     The engagement of Miss Elizabeth Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville and Richard Stephen Rodems of Alton was announced Saturday afternoon at a tea at which Miss Fiegenbaum and her sisters, Miss Julia and Miss Becky Charlotte, entertained a number of their friends at their home on Fourth street, Edwardsville. Miss Fiegenbaum is a daughter of Mrs. D. W. Fiegenbaum and of the late David William Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville. She is a member of the editorial staff of the Edwardsville Intelligencer.
     The Fiegenbaum home was decorated appropriately for the Christmas season, with a tree, red candles, and cedar boughs. The tea table in red and silver had a centerpiece of poinsettias with tall tapers in silver candlelabra [sic].
     Assisting the hostesses were Mrs. Vincent J. Hotz, Mrs. Donald Wilson, Miss Judith Baird, Mrs. Kenneth S. Baird, Mrs. Cullen J. Smith, Miss Virginia Simpson and Miss Virginia Harris.
     Out-of-town guests included Mrs. C. T. Wheat and Mrs. C. E. Holles of Greenville, Mrs. George E. Little Jr. of Sunrise Beach, Mo., and Miss Leila Schade of St. Louis.
     Mr. Rodems, who is manager of the Princess theater, has been a resident of Alton for three years. He formerly was manager of the Rialto theater at Peoria, and more recently of the Wildey of Edwardsville.
     A son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Rodems of Peoria, he attended Spalding Institute at Peoria, and St. Mary's University at San Antonio, Tex. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club.

     The following announcement was published in the Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, on Tuesday, 20 August 1940.

          Turkish Shower Saturday

     Mrs. Cullen J. Smith entertained at her home in St. Louis, with a dessert-bridge and a Turkish shower for a blue and rose bathroom, Saturday, honoring Miss Libby Jane Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville. Miss Fiegenbaum, daughter of Mrs. David W. Fiegenbaum, will become the bride of Richard S. Rodems of Alton in September.
     Three tables were occupied by the guests who spent a part of the afternoon playing bridge. Mrs. Vincent J. Hotz and Mrs. Harris Blixen of Edwardsville were awarded prizes.
     Guests were present from Richmond Heights, Mo., St. Louis and Edwardsville. 		Family: F1458
 
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     The following announcement was published on Monday, Wednesday, 11 September 1940 in the Alton Evening Telegraph.

          Rodems-Fiegenbaum Nuptials

     Invitations were received this week to the reception which is to follow the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Jane Fiegenbaum, daughter of Mrs. David William Fiegenbaum and the late David William Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville, and Richard S. Rodems, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Rodems of Peoria. Miss Fiegenbaum will become the bride of Mr. Rodems on September 28 at St. Mary's parsonage in Edwardsville. The ceremony, which will be performed at four o'clock in the afternoon in the presence of the members of the immediate families, by the Rev. C. A. Meagher, will be followed by a reception at the bride's home on Fourth street. Alton and Edwardsville friends have been invited to the reception.
     Miss Fiegenbaum has chosen as her matron of honor her sister Mrs. John A. Brockway, of Chicago, who will be remembered as Miss Julia Fiegenbaum. Bridesmaids will be Miss Becky Charlotte Fiegenbaum, another sister, and Miss Judith Baird, Mrs. Donald W. Wilson and Mrs. Vincent J. Hotz, all of Edwardsville.
     William E. May of Peoria will be Mr. Rodems' best man.
     The bride-to-be has been honored at numerous parties during the last six weeks. Parties last week included a dessert bridge and miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Kenneth Baird and a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Wheat in Greenville. Mrs. Vincent J. Hotz and Miss Judith Baird are entertaining at a tea and kitchen shower at the Baird home on Saturday.

     The following announcement was published on Monday, 30 September 1940 in the Alton Evening Telegraph, of Alton, Illinois.

          Rodems-Fiegenbaum Wedding

     Miss Elizabeth Jane Fiegenbaum, daughter of Mrs. David William Fiegenbaum and the late David William Fiegenbaum of Edwardsville became the bride of Richard Stephen Rodems of Alton at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The double ring ceremony was performed at St. Mary's parsonage in Edwardsville by Rev. C. A. Meagher in the presence of the members of the immediate families.
     The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Henry J. Springer, of Edwardsville. She wore a gown of ivory duchese [sic] satin made with a fitted bodice. The sweetheart neckline and bodice front was trimmed with heirloom rosepointe lace. The full-length skirt fell from a fitted hipline into a train and the sleeves came to a point over the hand. The bride's finger-tip length veil was secured to her head by a coronet of duchesse lace which was used on her mother's wedding dress. The bridal bouquet was shower of gardenias and bouvardia.
     Mrs. John Aubrey Brockway of Chicago was matron of honor for her sister, and the bridesmaids were Miss Becky Charlotte Fiegenbaum, sister of the bride, and Miss Judith Baird, Mrs. Donald W. Wilson and Mrs. Vincent J. Hotz, all of Edwardsville.
     Mrs. Brockway wore a floor-length gown of deep turqouise [sic] alpaca fashioned with long sleeves, heart-hraped [sic] neckline and shirred
bodice. She wore a twisted turban matching her gown and carried a bouquet of dark red chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids gowns were fashioned like that of the matron of honor in various fall colors. Miss Fiegenbaum's was of old rose, Miss Baird's wine red, Mrs. Hotz's dull gold and Mrs. Wilson's green. All carried arm bouquets of bronze chrysanthemums and had turbans matching their dresses. The only jewelry worn by the bride's attendants were pairs of gold and pearl bow-knot clips, gifts from the bride.
     Mr. Rodems, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Rodems of Peoria, was attended by William E. May of Peoria as best man.
     Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Fiegenbaum home.
     Fall flowers and lighted candles decorated the home, and the receiving line formed in the baywindow of the living room.
     The bridal table, at which Mrs. W. G. Burroughs and Mrs. C. T. Wheat, aunts of the bride assisted, had lighted tapers flanking the wedding cake.
     After a short wedding trip through the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. Rodems will live at 700 Alby street.
     Mr. Rodems, manager of the Princess Theater, is a graduate of Spaulding Institute in Peoria and attended St. Mary's University at San Antonio, Texas.
     His bride, until recently, was connected with the editorial staff of the Edwardsville Intelligencer.
 		Family: F1458
 
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     The following biographical sketch was published in 1894:

     Edmund S. Lybarger, who for many years has successfully engaged in farming in Randolph County, has the honor of being a native of Illinois, for he was born in Kaskaskia, September 26, 1826. He is the fifth in order of birth in the family of Samuel and Mary (Taylor) Lybarger. His father's family came from Pennsylvania. Edmund lost his mother when he was only about eight years of age, and he was taken to live with Mr. Van Zant, of Chester, who cared for him until he had attained to man's estate. His educational privileges were quite limited, for during his youth his time was largely taken up with farm work.
     Attracted by the discovery of gold in California, in 1850 Mr. Lybarger crossed the plains to the Pacific Slope. He worked in the mines for nearly four years, and during that time made considerable money, returning to his Illinois home with $5,000. He remained here through the winter, and in the spring of 1855 again went to California, where he spent the two succeeding years of his life. In 1857 we once more find him in Randolph County, and since that time he has continuously engaged in farming. Purchasing wild land, he at once began its development and transformed the raw prairie into rich and fertile fields, which yield to him a golden tribute in return for the care and labor he bestows upon them. He has made many excellent improvements upon his place, and in fact it is complete in all its appointments, being numbered among the model farms of the county. The owner is now well advanced in years, but he still enjoys good health and manages his own property.
     On the 23d of December, 1855, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Lybarger and Miss Helen Richardson, daughter of Robert H. and Prudence (Tanner) Richardson. Her father came with his parents from South Carolina to Chester, Ill., at a very early day. The Tanner family originally lived in Kentucky. Unto our subject and his wife were born nine children, viz.: Mary; Robert R., of Arkansas; Esther B., wife of Dr. Dinsbeer, of St. Louis; Oscar W., of St. Louis; Commodore C., who died in 1888, at the age of twenty-one; Henry, who aids in the cultivation of the home farm; Lillian P., wife of Joseph Hickman, a farmer residing near Ellis Grove; Eleanor and Helen Maud, who are still under the parental roof.
     In politics, Mr. Lybarger has been a life-long Democrat and a warm advocate of the principles of the party, although he has never sought or desired the honors or emoluments of public office. He belongs to the Presbyterian Church, and his wife is a member of the Baptist Church. They are worthy people, whose well spent lives have won them many friends throughout this community.

     According to the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900, an online database hosted by the Illinois State Archives, Edward and Helen received a marriage license in Randolph County, Illinois or where married on or about 23 September 1858.
 		Family: F2345
 
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     The following is a transcription of an article published in The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) on Friday, 16 April 1897.

          Half A Century.
          Rev. Henry Fiegenbaum and
          Wife Celebrate Their Golden
          Wedding in St. Joseph,
          Monday, April
          12, 1897.

          Were United in Marriage, April 11,
          1847 - Recipients of Many Hand-
          some Presents - Telegrams and
          Letters of Congratulations
          Received by the Score.

     This mile stone was reached by Rev. Henry and Mrs. Clara Fiegenbaum of St. Joseph, Mo., on last Sunday April 11th, 1897.
     Cards had been sent out, announcing the coming event with a reception on Monday, April 12, 1897, at their home, 1123 North 5th Street, St. Joseph, Mo.
     Sunday, April 11, 1847, found the bridal party in the house of God in St. Louis, Mo., and at the close of the sermon the minister, Rev. Casper Yost, called forward the young couple who wished to be joined in holy matrimony and then and there pronounced them husband and wife.

     [anniversary photo here]

     Last Sunday, April, 11, 1897, they had reached the Golden stepping stone, and true to their early faith, wended their way to the house of God. It being Palm Sunday, they found the church a bower of palms. At the close of the sermon, Rev. Charles Harmes, pastor in charge, called forward the bridal party, and seating them before the altar delivered a fitting address to them, and in connection read a poem written for the occasion [sic] by Rev. J. A. Reitz, of Junction City, Kansas, Mrs. Dorethia [sic] Lahrman, of St. Joseph, Mo., the only living guest and witness of the marriage in 1847, acting as one bride's maid and Mrs. Dorathea Balcke as the other bride's maid.
     After the wedding ceremony, the bridal party went to their home where a 5 o'clock dinner was served.
     Those present were Rev. F. Fiegenbaum and wife, of Oregon, Mo.; Dr. J. F. Heinz and wife, Dr. H. R. Riemer and wife, Rev. J. A. Mueller and wife, Rev. Chas. Harmes, Mrs. Rev. J. G. K[o?]st, Mrs. Rev. Geo. Schatz, Mrs. Rev. H. Lahrman and Mrs. Rev. F. Balcke, and Miss Eda Heinz, all of St. Joseph, Mo.; Tom Curry, wife, children, of Oregon, Mo.; J. C. Steinmetz and wife, Adolph, Clara, Nettie, Emma, Addie and George Steinmetz, Julia and May Neudorff, Misses Mary and Anna Fiegenbaum and Miss Lydia Gutknecht, of St. Joseph, Mo.
     As early as Thursday the letters of congratulations came rolling in, and by Wednesday, 100 letters and fifteen telegrams had been received. Donations from friends were numerous and expensive, and true to the Golden Standard of our country, the bridal couple received one dollar each for every year of connubial bliss. Rare coins, such as a $2½ gold piece, coined in 1847, and $1.00 gold pieces were found among the presents.
     It would be well to give a short sketch of the lives of this worthy couple.
     Henry Fiegenbaum was born in Ladbergen, Prussia, Oct. 16, 1820; came to America with his parents in 1832, by the way of New Orleans; thence up the Mississippi river to St. Charles county, Mo., and in 1845 to St. Louis, Mo.
     Mrs. Clara Fiegenbaum (nee) Kastenbudt, was born in Osnabruck, Hanover, Dec. 9, 1823, and came to America in 1844, first going to Cincinnatti [sic] and thence to St. Louis, where in 1846 she united with the German M. E. church, and it was then and there that these two hearts met and in the same church where each were converted and joined that the marriage ceremoney [sic] was performed, Sunday, April 11, 1847, that made them one for life - for better or for worse, and in looking back over the years, they cannot but say: Truly, the Lord has been good unto us.
     In 1847 Mr. Fiegenbaum received exhorter's license, and in 1848 was sent out to fill a charge at Okoe, Ill., until conference. He joined the Illinois conference and was sent on the Belleville circuit.
     1848 to 1850 they were stationed at Mascoutah, Ill.; 1850 to 1852, Muscatine, Iowa; 1852 to 1860 in Galena, Ill.; 1860 to 1864 in Wapello, Iowa, Presiding Elder; 1864-1867 in Pekin, Ill.; 1867 to 1870 in Quincy, Ill.; 1870 to 1872 in St. Joseph, Mo., Presiding Elder; 1872 to 1875 in Oregon, Mo.; 1875 to 1883 in St. Joseph, Mo., Presiding Elder; 1883 to 1886 in St. Joseph, Mo., as station minister; 1886 to 1889 in Sedalia, Mo., and finding his health failing him retired from active charge in the ministry and found a home in St. Joseph, Mo., from whence they celebrated their Golden wedding on last Sunday.
     "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint," - has been verified in the lives of these servants of God, and that they may spend the remainder of their lives in sweet communion with that Master and friend in whom they have trusted all these years, and that they may have a glorious golden sunset with a golden sunrise in the better world, is the wish of their many friends, both far and near.
 		Family: F97
 
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     We currently have no information concerning the parents of Heinrich and Herman Rabius. In 2010, Wolfgang Rabius shared with us that the family originated from the small town of Barver, in what is now the District (Landkreis) of Diepholz, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland). This would seem to be a good place to start.
 		Family: F2260
 
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The following announcement of the wedding of Edward Fiegenbaum and Maude Montgomery was published on 11 October 1901 in The Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri.

          Cupid's Captives.

     For some time it has been rumored in Oregon society that one of our most popular young ladies, who from young girlhood has grown up in our midst, was about to pass from the paternal roof to take her light and joy to the home of another - We refer to Miss Maude, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, of this city. The rumor developed into a fact as appeared by the wedding invitations that were issued. The happy bridegroom is Edward Fiegenbaum, a jeweler of Geneva, Nebraska, and who several years ago was engaged in the same business in our city.
     The church was neatly decorated in festoons, the altar being banked with potted palms and other plants. Just before the arrival of the wedding party, Miss Gertrude Stock sang a beautiful love song, "Answer," by Robyns.
     The ceremony was performed at the Presbyterian church, and promptly at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 8th, 1901, the bridal party entered, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Dr. Jonas Whitmer and Charles Zachman, and attendants, Miss Leona Schulte and Charles Bunker. The party passed down the aisle to the chancel to the music of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by the sister of the bride, Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum. Underneath a large monogram in red and green stood the contracting parties, while the bride's pastor, Rev. Henry A. Sawyers, spoke the words that made these two very excellent young people, husband and wife.
     Upon the benediction being performed the bridal party retired to the strains of a beautiful march, and they and relatives repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery where a reception and luncheon was given, and at 1:20 p. m., Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum took their departure for a brief bridal trip, and after October 20th will be at home at Geneva, Nebraska, where the groom has just completed a cozy cottage.
     The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of castor bean de soisee, trimmed elaborately in lace medallions and embroidered chiffon. The maid of honor wore a handsome gown of castor cloth, with pink and brown trimmings.
     The bridal presents were numerous and handsome, evincing the high regard in which they are held by their friends. Both young people are very popular with a large circle of friends, and all unite in wishing them the very best the world affords.
     Those present from a distance were: Mrs. Louis Fiegenbaum and daughter, Inez, and Mrs. S. Schickley, of Geneva, Nebraska; Mrs. Clarence Pickenbrock, of Ellston, Iowa; Mr. Fred Sexauer, of Ankney [sic], Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Montgomery, Mound City; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Austin, Forest City; Mr. Hi Montgomery and children, of Skidmore; Rev. H. Fiegenbaum, St. Joseph.

The following is a transcription (courtesy of Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts and Jane Michel) of an account of the golden wedding anniversary celebration for William Edward and Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. The article appeared in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska, on 18 October 1951.

          Mr. And Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum

     Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon, 7 October 1951, by holding open house from 2 to 5 at their home. Many relatives and friends from Geneva and from a distance came to honor Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum, who have lived in this community all of their married life. Mr. Fiegenbaum had been in business here two years before his marriage.
     Maude Montgomery and Ed Fiegenbaum were married October 8, 1901, in the Presbyterian Church at Oregon, Mo. A reception was held after the ceremony. Following a short wedding trip, the couple went to housekeeping in Geneva in a cottage on the lot where they now live. The present home was built in 1913.
     Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum have two children, Frances, now Mrs. L. F. Klein of Lincoln, and Capt. W. E. Fiegenbaum, now in the regular army and stationed in Munich, Germany. They have four grandchildren, Mrs. Gretchen Turner of Enid, Okla., Nancy Klein of Lincoln, Susan and W. E. Fiegenbaum III of Munich, Germany. They also have a great-granddaughter, Karen Turner of Enid, Okla.
     In addition to those who called during the afternoon of the golden wedding observance, many sent cards, letters, telegrams, flowers and gifts in honor of the occasion. Of particular interest was a beautiful Dresden figurine which their son, Capt. Fiegenbaum, and family sent from Germany. Guests also were interested in viewing Mrs. Fiegenbaum's wedding dress, newspaper clippings, pictures and other mementos of 50 years of married life. Included in the collection was a silver loving cup that was presented to the parents of Mr. Fiegenbaum on their golden wedding anniversary in 1902. It is engraved with the date and the names of their nine children, of whom Edward is the youngest. The cup will belong to William E. Fiegenbaum II and then will pass on to the fourth generation, William Edward III being the only male descendant.
     Assisting in the dining room at the observance were Mrs. Charles Warner, Mrs. F. M. Holtz, Mrs. John Brice, Mrs. Maude Stringfield, Mrs. Tyler Edgecombe, Mrs. Porter Sloan and Mrs. Robert Waring. Miss Delia Fisher and Mrs. Guy Case assisted Mrs. L. F. Klein in receiving guests. Miss Nancy Klein had charge of the guest book.
     Refreshments were French pastries, mints and coffee. The table service was gold and white china. A beautiful lavender orchid corsage was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Klein.
     Among the out-of-town guests present to honor Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum were the following:
     Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Klein and Nancy of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ewing of Chicago; Misses Louise and Wilma Miller of Wathena, Kas.; Mrs. Gould Larzelere of Troy, Kas.; Mrs. Rolland Beery of Kansas City, Mo.; Bruce Claussen of North Platte; Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Martin of Lincoln; Mrs. F. K. Klein and Miss Dorothy Klein of Kearney.
 		Family: F28
 
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The following article was published in The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) on Friday, 18 April 1902.

          FOR FIFTY YEARS.
          Rev. Frederick Fiegenbaum and Wife, of This City. Celebrate
          Their Golden Wedding, Friday. April 11.

     In company with his parents and brothers and sisters, there landed at New Orleans, one fine summer day in June, 1834, bright lad of four summers. From there they took a steam boat, landing at St. Louis where the cannon were booming and flags waving in honor [word obscured] the nation's 42nd birthday. Here they rested for a while, after a nine-weeks journey across the ocean. Then the family proceeded to Warren county, Mo., and engaged in farming.
     This lad of four is today a gray haired veteran in the service of his Master, and has passed his three-score and ten. He was born in Old Prussia, Germany, April 10th, 1830. He remained upon the farm and became a farmer. When 17 years of age he was converted and united with the M. E. church. He felt he was called to enter the service of his Master; but he liked the farm life and felt that he should continue in this work. In 1850 he went with his parents to Wapello, Ia. The lad; the farmer boy is today our fellow townsman, the Rev. Fred Fiegenbaum, who on Friday of last week, April 11th, celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary.
     While living in Warren county, one of his neighbors, named Otto, had a nice little girl, and they became acquainted of course; they left the neighborhood, and the families became separated, but they again met in Iowa; the acquaintance was renewed, which in due time resulted in a wedding, and Frederick Wilhelm Fiegenbaum and Miss Louisa Otto, became husband and wife, the ceremony being performed in the German M. E. stone church in Wapello, Ia., April 11, 1852.
     The ceremony uniting these two people was performed by the groom's brother, Rev. Henry Fiegenbaum, who on this 50th anniversary was present to renew those bonds that had united these people for those long fifty years. Who amid all the trials and adversities of life had gone hand in hand; heart to heart; soul to soul along down life's rugged pathway - Loving and serving their Master - Loving and serving each other. Feeling all through these years as the 23 Psalm - 1-4 has taught them:
     "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me."
     One year after his marriage, he still felt that he should enter the field of the ministry - he felt that he could no longer resist the call, and entered for a four years' course of preparation in Brush College in this state, and in the spring of 1853 he entered his Masters's [sic] service and began preaching at Peoria, Ill., where he remained for nearly two years. On September 13, 1857, he was ordained a deacon by Bishop E. S. James at Rock Island, Ill., September 13, 1857, he was ordained an Elder by Bishop E. R. Ames, at Marion, Ia. From 1853 to 1893 he was actively engaged in the work of the ministry excepting two years, 1872-3, which years he rested on account of health, and in 1873-5 he took a two years' course at Mount Pleasant, Ia. Forty years, service in the Master's vineyard - Many of these years were such as try one's zeal and earnestness. When he entered the service, there were but few railroads; travelling from station to station was chiefly by horseback; the exposures were of such character, that only the strong and sturdy could withstand them. Only his advanced years and with feeble health, incident thereto, caused him to surrender his work, which he did here in 1896. During these 40 year [sic] she [sic] has been stationed at the following places:

Peoria, Ill.........................1853-55
Cedar Lake, Ind...............1855-56
Chirls [sic] Mount, Ia......1856-58
Freeport, Ill......................1858-60
Salem, Minn....................1860-61
St. Paul, Minn..................1861-65
Burlington, Ia., Dist.........1865-67
Wapello, Ia......................1867-69
Des Moines, Ia................1869-71
Polk City, Ia....................1871-73
Wilton, Ia........................1875-78
Canton, Mo.....................1878-81
Wathena, Kan.................1881-83
Eudora, Kan...................1883-85
Clay Center, Kan............1885-88
Lawrence, Kan...............1888-92
Oregon, Mo....................1892-96

     The wife of today and the young bride of 50 years ago, was born in Hanover, Germany, August 13, 1832, and when a mere babe of nine months came to this country with her parents, who settled in Warren county, Mo., thence to Washington county, Ia., then near Wapello, Ia.
     There has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum nine children: three girls and six boys, all of whom are magnificent types of the true, high-minded, honorable, clean citizenship. The children are:
     Minnie Sexauer, whose husband is a farmer near Des Moines, Iowa; they have five children.
     Adolph is a clerk in the war department at Washington; married and has one child.
     Lydia Howard, wife of a farmer, near Sac City, Iowa; they have one child.
     Louis, is a druggist at Geneva, Neb.; is married and has one child.
     Theodore is a druggist at Lincoln, Neb.; is married.
     Emma Miller is the wife of a druggist at Wathena, Kan, they have five children.
     Benjaman [sic] is also a druggist, and in business at Western, Neb.; married.
     Henry is in the hardware business at Lawton Okla; married.
     Edward is the kid of the family and is a jeweler at Geneva, Neb., married.
     In addition to the immediate children, Mrs. Rosana McDougle [sic], of Gowrie, Ia., was here, she being a daughter of Mrs. Sexauer. She was accompanied by her eldest daughter, Mrs. C. W. Piekenrock [sic] and husband of Ellston, Ia. This completed the circle of four generations represented at the anniversary.
     The children are all living and were here to celebrate the anniversary of the wedding of their father and mother. It was just such another glorious April as this - 50 years ago - as brightly prophetic of happiness in their life of activity as Friday last was emblematic of declining years, crowned with peace and honor. That wedding of 50 years ago as other weddings of that time, had little of the pomp and circumstance which grace the nuptials of today. There were no rehearsals, no attendants, no banks of palms and roses, but how much that, solemn service meant, Friday and its memories bear evidence. Father and Mother Fiegenbaum's life here is its own commentary. Its fruitage speaks for it more than eloquence can tell. Their life has been peculiarly blessed. Not a death has broken the circle of their immediate family. Their nine children with their thirteen children enjoyed the 50th anniversary of the wedding of their parents and their grandparents.
     Naturally, Friday April 11th, 1902, was one of joy and thankfulness to these two whose lives have meant so much and who have been greatly and so deservedly blessed. Their home is a modest and unpretentious one, and on account of the limited space the children made their order for a sumptuous dinner and luncheon, which was served at the Lawn hotel, and was most elaborate affair in every detail to which some 50 of the more intimate friends and near relatives were invited, and at their home they with numerous friends came to rejoice with them in attaining what so few attain, not only years, but usefulness.
     Forty-one guests gues's [sic] gathered in the dining room at the Lawn hotel at 1 o'clock. Louis Fiegenbaum, second son of the haypy [sic] couple, had charge of the affair. Rev. Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph, was the first speaker. He recalled the time when the couple was married by him half a century ago. Rev. John Siekmann, of Oregon, followed with a short address. A. H. Fiegenbaum, a son, then presented the aged parents with a loving cup. On one side were the names of the nine children, all of whom were in attendance. On the other side were the words: "1852 - Wapello, Iowa, Golden Wedding Anniversary, Oregon, Mo., April 11, 1902.
     After the presentation of the cup both the bride and groom made short replies. Robert Montgomery, of Oregon, followed with a few words of congratulation. At the conclusion of the wedding feast the guests repaired to the court house lawn where a photograph of the entire group was taken.
     The children with their families in the order of their ages are as follows:
     Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sexauer and son, Roscoe, Ankeay [sic], Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Fiegenbaum, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard and daughter, Genevieve, Sac City, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Louis S. Fiegenbaum and daughter, Inez, Geneva, Neb.; Mrs. [sic] and Mrs. Theodore J. Fiegenbaum, Lincoln, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller and children Louise, Frieda, Wilma, Kenneth, and Katherine, Wathena, Kas.; Mr. and Mrs. Benjaman [sic] F. Fiegenbaum, Western, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum, Lawton, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Neb. Other guests were Mrs. Rosanna [sic] McDougall [sic] and daughter, of Gowrie, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Clara Piekenbrock, Ellston, Ia.; the women being grandchildren; Mr. John Otto, Wapello, Ia.; Mrs. Mary Wagner, Ankeny, Ia.; brother and sister of the bride; Rev. H. Fiegenbaum, brother of the groom; Miss Anna Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph; Rev. J. Seikmann, pastor of the German M. E. church, Oregon, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, Oregon, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Curry, Willie and Anna Curry, of Oregon.
     The Fiegenbaum family is a remarkable one in one particular; the family consisted of four brothers and two sisters, all of whom are still living, the sisters being widows, and the four brothers were ministers of the German M. E. church. The eldest, Henry began his ministerial work in 1847, and on the same day of the month, April 11, 1847, he too, was married, and 1897 celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary.
     This is the fourth golden wedding to be celebrated in the family. The first that of Rev. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum took place just five years ago Friday in St. Joseph, an interesting ceremony being performed at the German M. E. church. In August, 1897, Henry and Catherice [sic] Wellemeyer, the latter being a sister of the Fiegenbaum brothers, celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Garner, Ia. In 1900 Rev. and Mrs. William Fiegenbaum celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Edwardsville, Ill.
     They were the recipients of handsome presents as follows:
     Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pieckenbrock berry spoon.
     Mr. and Mrs. Sexauer and family, a half dozen solid silver spoons.
     Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum, three souvenir spoons of Washington, D. C.
     Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard, a gold handled hat brush and two souvenir spoons of Sac City, Ia.
     Inez Fiegenbaum, a bon bon spoon.
     Anna Fiegenbaum, a linen table cover with fancy yellow border.
     John Otto and Mary Waggoner, a fine clock.
     Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, a silver, gold lined cake basket.
     Mrs. Sophia Good, St. Paul, Minn., a bon bon spoon.
     They also received several pieces of gold money, amounting in all to several dollars.
 		Family: F18
 
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The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a wedding announcement for Lloyd Frederick Klein and Frances Montgomery Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 4 August 1926 in the Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

     A pretty home wedding occurred 3 August 1926 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva, when their daughter Frances became the bride of Lloyd Frederick Klein of Beatrice. The ceremony was performed at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. H. G. Langley of the Geneva Methodist Church. Only a small company of relatives was present for the ceremony. Following the ceremony a three-course wedding breakfast was served by Miss Jessie Barnes and Mrs. Tyler Edgecombe. Mr. and Mrs. Klein then left on a honeymoon to points of interest in Colorado. They will be at home after 1 September at Crete, where Mr. Klein is an instructor in the high school. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva. She was born and reared in Geneva. She is a graduate of the Geneva High School and the College of Music at the State University. She has been supervisor of music in the Geneva and Crete High Schools. She is a young lady of much accomplishment. Mr. Klein is a graduate of Cotner College and he also attended the University of Nebraska.
 		Family: F30
 
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The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an of the weddign of Reuben J. Claussen and Frances Louise Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 14 July 1921 in the Springfield Monitor, of Springfield, Nebraska.

     Out-of-town guests attending the Claussen-Fiegenbaum wedding Tuesday evening were Mrs. R. P. Claussen, mother of the groom and Don Van Arsdale, Beatrice; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Fiegenbaum and Miss Martha Fiegenbaum, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum and daughter, Frances, and little son, Billy of Geneva, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller, daughters Kathryn, Wilma and son, of Wathena, Kansas; Mrs. S. O. Lovell and daughter Genevieve of Lincoln and Mr. Paul Griswold of Omaha.
 		Family: F152
 
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The following is a transcription supplied by Sharon Lemkuil of a portion of a diary written by John E. Williams. Sharon has also supplied the editorial notes.

     "It was revealed to me in a dream one night who my bride should be. It made a profound impression on me. I had known the dear girl for years; we lived as neighbors. I knew that she was a perfect little Queen. But that she and I would ever wed, had never entered my thoughts before the dream vision. One beautiful June Sunday morning, when the flowers were blooming and the birds were sweetly singing, and all nature was clothed in her most beautiful garments, I was sitting in my Sunday school class, when suddenly my dream came to me like a flash, when a young lady of eighteen years, with a beautiful and perfect form, and oh such a lovely sweet face, and the loveliest beautiful brown eyes, she was the loveliest creature I had ever seen, entered the church. I looked up into her face, and oh such a captivating smile, it captured my heart and soul. She was the girl presented to me in my dream. I was almost overcome with the thought; could it be true that such a lovely girl was to become my wife? I hoped so. Was it just an ordinary dream? I hoped not. When the preacher began his sermon, I looked not at him but at her, and she smiled so beautifully. I remember nothing about the sermon. Not one word.
     "When the services were over I lost no time in getting to her pew, shook hands with her, and told her I was glad to see her. I was. Then she smiled a heart captivating smile, I was almost overcome. Such winning manners could not be described. It was her beautiful character, as well as her beautiful face, and form which gave her such magnetic charm.
     "I asked her if I might have the pleasure of her company to the song service which met at the church at three o'clock p.m. She accepted and it sent a thrill of joy all over me. At two-thirty I was at her home, buggy shining, I had two fine speedy horses, all slicked up. I drove at a two forty gate going up. But in coming back gave them plenty of time. She seemed to rather enjoy the slow driving. She said that she did not believe in driving horse hard; neither did I then. And I drove very slowly all the way back to her home. I did not want to offend her.
     "I asked to come again the next Sunday, and was accepted. I went, but it was my last time, at least for the present.
     "Her good parents objected for her to keep company with young men. I think that they knew what would happen if we continued to keep company together."

Note: John had recently returned home and had become converted. Before that he had led the life of a true hardened cowboy, for three years never having been at a meal made by the hands of a woman. He worked Cheyenne, Dodge, Denver and Montana, almost dying in a blizzard which is when he decided to return home to his parents in Kansas.

     "But I determined to win her at any cost. So we began a correspondence until my dream became true. After we were engaged for quite a while, I met her one day coming to town on a mule, and while riding as close as I could to the mule with my horse, I attempted to kiss her, she being perfectly willing. It was more than an attempt. But I almost pulled her off the mule. It was a very narrow escape, and I do not recommend such tactics to others. It takes an expert to do it."

Note: At this point John goes to see his family in Socorro, New Mexico where they had moved to from the Haynesville, Pratt County KS farm which John was working, but they didn't like it there. John went on to Dayton, Washington and recommended the country to his father who took the family there. Meanwhile, John returned to Kansas, asked Lillie to marry him immediately and to move to Washington, which they did.

     "I insisted that we get married as soon as possible. To this she agreed and on December the 20th 1888 we drove to Pratt Center, secured our license and drove back to Preston, went to the home of the Rev. J. W. Lowe, and were married about four o'clock. And lo my dream came true. And from that good day to the present, 1907, she has been as perfect a wife as any one could be. During all these years she has never shown bad temper nor spoke an unkind word to her most unworthy mate."

Note: John's youngest brother was named Luther Lowe Williams, Luther for his mother's maiden name (they were of the same family as Martin Luther the Reformer, the line is from Martin Luther's first cousin), and Lowe most likely after this Rev. J. W. Lowe.
 		Family: F1780
 
30      Although obituaries for Hermann Wilhelm Fiegenbaum and Sophia (Gusewelle) Fiegenbaum and also a newspaper account of their golden wedding anniversary all report that they were married at St. Louis on 27 September 1849, a record of the marriage, filed and recorded on 23 October 1849 at St. Louis, certifies that Rev Henry Könecke, a Minister of the Gospel, "joined in wedlock" Reverend William Figenbaum [sic], of Highland, Madison County, Illinois, and Miss Sophia Gisewelle [sic], of St. Louis, Missouri on 1 October 1849.

     The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an account of the golden wedding anniversary celebration for "Rev. and Mrs. William Fiegenbaum." Gretchen Leenerts reported that this account had appeared on 29 September 1899 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois.

     Rev. and Mrs. William Fiegenbaum celebrated their golden wedding Wednesday. As the anniversary, so was the day, bright and fair, and with sunshine as clear and golden as the purest ingot of the precious metal that ever ran from a crucible. Every circumstance smiled upon the anniversary and combined to make it a joyous one. The venerable couple were in the best of health and spirits, friends old and new were there to greet them and wish them well, and it is safe to say that no one of all the throng derived as much pleasure by half from the affair as did the guests of honor. The celebration occurred at the residence on Main Street of their son, Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum. The house and grounds had been lavishly decorated in honor of the event. Taking advantage of the season, every corner and nook of the residence blossomed with golden rod, and its appropriateness was remarked upon all sides. At night the handsome lawn was lighted with many electric lights, forming a very pretty picture. According to the invitations the festivities began at 2:30, but in reality they commenced at noon, when the family gathered at dinner. Forty relatives sat down to the meal. Rev. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum occupied the places of honor. Rev. H. C. Jacoby made an address, the family united in singing a verse and then after grace came the discussion of the meal. In the afternoon the guests began to arrive, and they came until the house was packed. Some to spend the afternoon, others who could tarry but a little while dropped in to pay their compliments, listen to the music and then return to business or other pursuits. Rev. Jacoby delivered an address in German and was followed with short addresses in English by Past Presiding Elder W. E. Ravenscroft and Dr. J. L. Cunningham. In the evening there was an address by Dr. J. A. Autrim, of St. Andrew's. One feature which was especially pleasing to the assemblage was the music. Schwarz orchestra played throughout the celebration, concluding with the "Golden Wedding March." During intervals the Fiegenbaum Mandolin Club rendered choice selections, and there was vocal music by the members of the German Methodist Choir. It was thought that perhaps all the members of the German Methodist Church could not be reached by mailing invitations, so a general invitation was extended from the pulpit, and the members were present almost without exception. Among the many handsome presents was a $10 gold piece, accompanied by a congratulatory poem from the Church Society. Rev. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum have not had uneventful lives as are usually supposed to tend to long life. Both are natives of Prussia. Rev. Fiegenbaum came to this country at an early age. He was licensed as an exhorter in 1847 and the following year was ordained to the ministry. His first charge was at Highland, and after the completion of his first year there he went to St. Louis to claim his bride, Miss Sophia Gusewelle, who had been in America at that time about a year. They were married on September 27 in the afternoon at the German Methodist Church on Washington Street then one of the most pretentious structures in St. Louis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Henry Koeneke. Rev. Koeneke and Mrs. Timpkin, of Peoria, who were the witnesses to the wedding, are still living, as is also Mrs. Dora Lahrman, of St. Joseph, Missouri, the lady who tendered them a wedding supper. At that time ministers were allowed but two years as a charge, so at the completion of the year following their wedding, Rev. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum were assigned to a new town. They went to Watertown, Wisconsin, driving overland all the way. Then they were transferred to Booneville, Missouri, and during the forty or more years following, traversed nearly the whole of Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. Rev. Fiegenbaum's service for the Master covered a period of over 50 years, and he still preaches when occasion demands. The family is noted for the fact of its connection with the ministry. The three brothers, Henry of St. Joseph, Missouri; Fred of Oregon, Missouri; and Rudolph of Garner, Iowa, were all ministers, the former two now superannuated. The two sisters, Mrs. Minna Winter of Omaha, Nebraska and Mrs. Katherine Wellemeyer of Garner, Iowa, each married a minister. Henry Fiegenbaum and Mrs. Wellemeyer celebrated golden weddings a year ago, and Fred's occurs next year. All the children of Rev. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum were present with their families, 19 of their 21 grandchildren being there. The children are: Mrs. Charles F. Blume of Winona, Minnesota; Mrs. Jacoby, wife of Rev. H. C. Jacoby, pastor of the Taylor Avenue German Methodist Church, St. Louis; Dr. J. H. Fiegenbaum of Alton, and Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum, Fred Fiegenbaum and Mrs. C. H. Lynch of this city. Other out of town guests were: Mrs. Christian Kaeser of Pittsfield, a sister of Mrs. Fiegenbaum, who was present at the wedding 50 years ago; Mrs. Henry Krome, of near Wanda, who was seatmate with Mrs. Fiegenbaum at school in Germany 62 years ago; Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman, Mrs. Brinkman and Mrs. Goesch of Bunker Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pitts of Alton.
 		Family: F98
 
31 "Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Fiegenbaum" of Washington, D.C. attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Adolph's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. An account of the event identified him as a clerk in the War Department. Family: F21
 
32 "Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum" of Lawton, Oklahoma attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Henry's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. Henry was identified as engaged in the hardware business. Family: F27
 
33 "Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller and children Louise, Frieda, Wilma, Kenneth and Katherine" of Wathena, Kansas attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Emma's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. Family: F25
 
34 "Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fiegenbaum and daughter Inez" of Geneva, Nebraska attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Louis' parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. Louis was identified as a druggist and the father of one child. Family: F23
 
35 "Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Sexauer and son, Roscoe" of Ankeny, Iowa attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of "Minnie Sexauer's" parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. The Sexauers were identified as farming near Des Moines and the parents of five children. Family: F20
 
36 "Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Fiegenbaum" of Geneva, Nebraska attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of William's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. William was identified as a jeweler. Family: F28
 
37 "Mrs. Howard was the widow of the late John Howard, who preceded her in death in 1924." Family: F1500
 
38 A biographical sketch of Elsie's father, Rev. Heinrich Rudolph Fiegenbaum, published in 1913, identifies her as Mrs. Aaron Eaton of Mesa, Washington. Family: F1445
 
39 A biographical sketch of Henry, published in 1913, states that he and his first wife, Elisabeth Krümpel, had 6 children. At that time, three children were yet living: Emma Allen of Denver, Colorado; Charles H. Fiegenbaum of Dubuque, Iowa; and Arthur F. Fiegenbaum of Spokane, Washington. Family: F102
 
40 A biographical sketch of Henry, published in 1913, states the he and his second wife, Elisabeth Hellweg had four children. At that time of the biography, the eldest daughter had died at the age of 16. The surviving children were: Mrs. Fr. Vetsch of Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. Aaron Eaton of Mesa, Washington; and Rudolf [sic] Fiegenbaum of Wendell, Idaho. Family: F103
 
41 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F862
 
42 A hand-written copy of what is apparently an obituary for Floyd Wesley Duesing, of Provo Utah, dated 1974, reports that he is survived by his wife Trudy; three daughters: Mrs. Reed K Henrichson [or Henrickson], Mrs Robert L. Dewey of Provo, Utah and Deborah Lynn Duesing; one son, Paul Martin, of the home; one sister, Mrs Fred (Rebecca) Rule of Arvada, CO; three brothers: Paul Duesing of Powhattan, KS, Alvin Duesing of Sierra Madre, CA, and Clarence Duesing of Huntington Beach, CA. This document was provided by Dorothy and Edna Hilgemann. Family: F304
 
43 A marriage to a man by the name of Cooper has been assumed on the basis of the surnames of the children. The full name of Virgina's husband is not known at this time. The fact of this marriage and its details need to be confirmed by further research. Family: F1412
 
44 A. J. and Anna were married in the Salem German Evangelical Church. Family: F1257
 
45 A. J. and Anna were married in the Salem German Evangelical Church. Family: F1259
 
46 According to a certificate of marriage issued 19 October 1893 for "William F. Fiegenbaum" and "Henriette C Starkebaum," the bride and groom received their marriage license in Lafayette County, Missouri on 17 October 1893. Family: F94
 
47 According to a funeral annoucement for "Mrs. William Fiegenbaum" which appeared on 9 September 1904 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, one of her six surviving children was "...Mrs. C. F. Blume of Winona, Minnesota." Family: F912
 
48 According to a funeral annoucement for "Mrs. William Fiegenbaum" which appeared on 9 September 1904 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, one of her six surviving children was "...Mrs. H. C. Jacoby of Granite City...." Family: F909
 
49 According to a funeral annoucement for "Mrs. William Fiegenbaum" which appeared on 9 September 1904 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, one of her six surviving children was "...Mrs. Martha Lynch of Edwardsville...." Family: F900
 
50 According to a funeral annoucement for "Mrs. William Fiegenbaum" which appeared on 9 September 1904 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, Sophia (Gusewelle) Fiegenbaum "has two sisters, Mrs. Christine Kaeser of Pittsfield and Mrs. Dora Wille of Forber Station, Missouri." Family: F2086
 
51 According to a funeral annoucement for "Mrs. William Fiegenbaum" which appeared on 9 September 1904 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, Sophia (Gusewelle) Fiegenbaum "has two sisters, Mrs. Christine Kaeser of Pittsfield and Mrs. Dora Wille of Forber Station, Missouri." Family: F2087
 
52 According to a newspaper account of the event, "Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum" of Western, Nebraska attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Benjamin's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. According to the Alumni Catalogue of the University of Kansas published in 1905, Benjamin was still living at Western. Family: F26
 
53 According to an 1893 biography, Philip and Elizabeth were the parents of ten children, only eight of whom were still alive at that time. Family: F2068
 
54 According to an account of her parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Edwardsville Illinois on 29 September 1899, their daughter, "Mrs. Charles F. Blume of Winona, Minnesota" was in attendance. Family: F912
 
55 According to an account of her parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Edwardsville Illinois on 29 September 1899, their daughter, "Mrs. Jacoby, wife of Rev. H. C. Jacoby, pastor of the Taylor Avenue German Methodist Church, St. Louis" was in attendance. Family: F909
 
56 According to an account of his parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Edwardsville Illinois on 29 September 1899, their son, "Dr. E. W. Fiegenbaum...of this city" was in attendance. Family: F1296
 
57 According to an account of his parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Edwardsville Illinois on 29 September 1899, their son, "J. H. Fiegenbaum of Alton" was in attendance. Family: F1328
 
58 According to an obituary for his brother, "Rev. William Fiegenbaum," published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the deceased was survived by his brother, "...Rev. H. R. Fiegenbaum of Connell, Washington...." Family: F103
 
59 According to an obituary for his brother, "Rev. William Fiegenbaum," published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the deceased was survived by his brother, "Rev. Fred W. Fiegenbaum of Wathena, Kansas...." Family: F18
 
60 According to an obituary for Mrs. Marie Steffgen, the couple had 5 children, one of whom died in infancy. Family: F2200
 
61 According to an obituary for their daughter, Lydia, Henry and Mary were the parents of six children. Family: F1800
 
62 According to an obituary in January 1934, Benjamin Friedrich Fiegenbaum was survived by his brother, "Theodore Fiegenbaum of Lincoln, Nebraska." Family: F24
 
63 According to an obituary in January 1934, Benjamin Friedrich Fiegenbaum was survived by his sister, "Mrs. Emma Miller, Wathena." Family: F25
 
64 According to an obituary in November 1890, John and Mary (Curran) Maben's daughter, Mary D. (Maben) Wellemeyer, was survived by both of her parents and four brothers. Family: F1871
 
65 According to an obituary in the Garner (Iowa) Signal

The rich and cheap lands of northern Iowa induced Mr. Wellemeyer to sell his Louisa County farm and buy several hundred acres of Hancock County prairie. On 4 December 1875 he moved with his family to this county and built their permanent home in Seymour's addition to Concord where they have since resided....For about fourteen years he was one of the trustees of Concord Township and held the office until ill health compelled him to decline a re-election. During the time he was a trustee he had charge of the Concord Cemetery and his care and work made beautiful his last resting place.
 		Family: F99
 
66 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F1049
 
67 According to an obituary, Theodore was a druggist in Lincoln from 1890-1906, at which point he moved to Western, Saline County, Nebraska. Family: F24
 
68 According to an undated obituary for Benjamin W. Etling from an unidentified newspaper, he was survived by his widow, "Mrs. Emma Etling." However, the death certificates for two people who seem to have been his children report their mother's maiden name as Mary or Marie Eckhard or Eckardt.
     It is not presently known whether Benjamin was married twice or if his wife's given names were Marie and Emma.
 		Family: F438
 
69 According to her father's obituary published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the daughter "Bertha, wife of Rev. Charles F. Blume" was then living at Winona, Minnesota. Family: F912
 
70 According to her father's obituary published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the daughter "Lydia, wife of Rev. H. C. Jacoby" was then living at Quincy, Illinois. Family: F909
 
71 According to her father's obituary published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the daughter "Martha wife of C. H. Lynch" was then living at Edwardsville, Illinois. Family: F900
 
72 According to his death certificate, Adolph had been married to and divorced from Gertrude, whose surname was not recorded. Further details of the marriage are not currently known. Family: F1690
 
73 According to his father's obituary published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the son "Dr. Edward W." was then living at Edwardsville, Illinois. Family: F1296
 
74 According to his father's obituary published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the son "Dr. Julius H." was then living at Alton, Illinois. Family: F1328
 
75 According to his World War I draft registration card, completed on 5 June 1917 at Momence Precinct, Fillmore County, Nebraska, Henry Steffgen, age 23 years, was a farmer living at Grafton, Nebraska. He was born on 26 October 1893 at Stockham, Nebraska. He stated that he was married and that his dependants included his wife and one child. He was described as Caucasian male of slender, medium build, with gray eyes and brown hair. Family: F37
 
76 According to information on his World War I draft registration card, filed on 12 September 1918, David William and Rebecca Fiegenbaum lived at 623 404 Center Street. David reported that he was an assistant manager at the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, at 2516 North Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The Registrar of the local draft board described David as a man of medium height and stout build; with gray eyes and brown hair. There were no other physical characteristics that would disqualify David for military service. Family: F1380
 
77 According to information on his World War II draft registration card, filed on 27 April 1942, Charles and Josephine lived at 623 North Kansas Street. This was also their address in 1920, according to the federal census. Charles reported on his draft card that he was employed by the city of Edwardsville, at 400 N. Main Street. The Registrar of the local draft board, Irma M. Kriege, described Charles as 5 feet, 11½ inches tall; 160 pounds; with blue eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion. She stated that there were no other physical characteristics that would aid in identification. Family: F1335
 
78 According to information provided (by his brother Charles?) on his death certificate, Erwin was divorced from his wife, Ida Etling. Her maiden name is not known at this time. Family: F1731
 
79 According to marriage records for Lafayette County, Missouri, Rudolf and Minnie received a marriage license at Lexington on 30 October 1899 and were married on 2 November 1899 at Higginsville by Rev. Henry F. Hoefer, "Pastor of Salem Church at Higginsville." Family: F587
 
80 According to marriage records in Buchanan County, Missouri, "Frederick Neudorff," of St. Joseph, and "Licella [sic] C. Fiegenbaum," of St. Joseph, received a marriage license at St. Joseph on 13 September 1881 and they were married the next day at St. Joseph by Rev. [N?] Rienner. Family: F2067
 
81 According to marriage records in Jackson County, Missouri, Frederick Nuedorff and Mary Bauer, both of Buchanan County, Missouri, received a marriage license at Kansas City on 1 March 1893 and they were married on the same day in Jackson County, Missouri, by Rev. Demand, a pastor and presiding elder in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family: F2221
 
82 According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "Arnold F. Sprick" and "Ella M. Starkebaum," both of Higginsville, Missouri, received a marriage license at Lexington on 26 October 1915 and they were married on 31 October 1915 at Higginsville by C. A. J. Buck, "an ordained minister of the gospel." Family: F582
 
83 According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "August F. Rinne" and "Flora Starkebaum," both of Higginsville, Missouri, received a marriage license at Lexington on 10 March 1924 and they were married 14 March 1924 at Higginsville, Missouri by Rev. Martin F. Seybold, "a Citizen of the United States and a resident Pastor of Zion Evangelical Church Mayview Missouri legally qualified under the Laws of the State of Missouri to solemnize Marriages." Family: F585
 
84 According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "Gilbert Rinne," of Shackelford, Missouri, and "Selma Starkebaum," of Higginsville, Missouri, received a marriage license at Lexington on 15 March 1940 and they were married on 20 March 1940 at Higginsville by Rev. Theodore Hauck Family: F675
 
85 According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "Herman Redhage," of Higginsville, Missouri, and "Lizzie Starkebaum," of Higginsville, Missouri, received a marriage license at Lexington, Missouri on 28 December 1899 and they were married on 3 January 1900 at Higginsville, Missouri, by Henry F. Hoefer, "Minister of the Gospel." Family: F625
 
86 According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "Julius F. Rechtermann," of Mayview, Missouri, and "Laura E. Starkebaum," of Mayview, Missouri, received a marriage license at Lexington on 25 March 1919 and they were married on 30 March 1919 at Mayview by Theophil Berlekamp. Family: F584
 
87 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F763
 
88 According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "Theo. Temple [sic]," of Mayview, Missouri, and "Emma Starkebaum," of Higginsville, Missouri, received a marriage license at Lexington on 31 March 1902. Theodore and Emma were married in her parent's home at Higginsville by Rev. Theodore Hoefer, pastor of Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church, of Higginsville. The couple lived on two different farms in the Higginsville area, where they raised their own seven children and also a niece, Frieda Tempel. Family: F410
 
89 According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "Walter F. Lefmann" and "Hulda Matilda Starkebaum" received a marriage license at Lexington on 9 April 1921 and were married two days later at Mayview by Rev. Martin Seybold, pastor of the "Evangelical Church." Family: F1105
 
90 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F781
 
91 According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "William Schemmer," of Mayview, Missouri, and "Marie Starkebaum," of Higginsville, Missouri, received a marriage license at Lexington on 20 February 1928 and they were married on 20 February 1928 at Mayview, Missouri by D. Buchmueller, "Minister of the Gospel" and "Pastor of Zion Ev. Church, Mayview." Family: F586
 
92 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F690
 
93 According to marriage records in Lincoln County, Missouri, "F. E. Winter" and "Pauline Scheppman," both of Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, received a marriage license at Troy, Missouri on 14 November 1912 and they were married on 20 November 1912 at the bride's home by Rev. J. Dollonl, "a resident pastor of the E. Church, [----], Truxton, Missouri." Family: F2322
 
94 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F515
 
95 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F783
 
96 According to marriage records in Warren County, Missouri, "August W. Brakemeyer," age 28, of Bernheimer, Warren County, Missouri, applied for and received a license to marry "Miss Ida M. Hanke," age 20, of Gore, Warren County, Missouri, on 16 March 1909. Rev. C. J. Sprickelmeyer married the couple on 18 March 1909 at Gore, Warren County, Missouri. Family: F2352
 
97 According to marriage records in Warren County, Missouri, "Theodore E. Winter," age 22, and "Miss Mary C. Werges," age 23, both identified as residents of "Truxton in the County of Warren [sic]" received a marriage license at Warrenton on 28 February 1908 and they were married on 4 March 1908 by W. F. Salzwedel, "minister of the Gospel," at the home of Henry Werges, in Warren County. Family: F2326
 
98 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F1986
 
99 According to the 1850 U.S. enumeration, the household (assigned to the Holstein post office) consisted of Henry "Aufderhar," a 51 year old farmer; Elizabeth "Aufderhar," age 49; Henry "Aufderhar," a 17 year old farmer; Mary "Aufderhar," age 15 and attending school; Louisa "Aufderhar," age 13; and, Wilhemina "Aufderhar," age 10. Family: F74
 
100 According to the 1850 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of Henry (age 42) and Elizabeth (age 38) "Afterhar" and the what appear to be their seven children: William (age 18), Elizabeth (age 14), "Christena" (age 11), Henry (age 7), Mary, (age 5), Louisa (age 3) and a six month old daughter who was identified only by her initials - W. A. Family: F74
 
101 According to the 1850 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of John Lynch, a 35 year old farmer, born in Ireland, his wife, Sally Ann Lynch, age 25, born in Illinois, and five children: Daniel Lynch (age 7); Olive Lynch (age 5); Clay H. Lynch (age 3); Levi Lynch (age 1); and, Green Lynch (age 1). Also in the household was Michael Wood, a 28 year old laborer born in Ireland. Family: F908
 
102 According to the 1860 enumeration, Rudolph (age 23) and Elisabeth "Feigenbaum" (age 23 or 26), who had been married within the census year, were living in the household of Adolph (age 67) and Christina "Feigenbaum" (age 63). Family: F102
 
103 According to the 1860 enumeration, the household consisted of "Adolph Feigenbaum," age 67, born in Germany, a farmer; "Christina Feigenbaum," age 63, born in Germany; "Rudolph Feigenbaum," age 23, born in Missouri, who was married within the year; and "Elisabeth Feigenbaum," age 23 or 26, born in Germany, who was married within the year. This last person was no doubt the former Elizabeth Ann Krümpel; she and Rudolph, youngest child of Adolph and Christine, had been married in January 1860. Family: F89
 
104 According to the 1860 enumeration, the household consisted of Peter Helvick, age 42, born in Hannover, a Lutheran clergyman; Martha Helvick, age 37, born in Hannover, the wife; Anna C. Helvick, age 17, born in Ohio; John Helvick, age 15, born in Ohio; George H. Helvick, age 13, born in Ohio; Louisa Helvick, age 11, born in Ohio; Mary E. Helvick, age 9, born in Missouri; Henrietta Helvick, age 7, born in Missouri; Charlotte Helvick, age 4, born in Missouri; and Edward Helvick, age 1, born in Illinois. Family: F1362
 
105 According to the 1860 enumeration, the household consisted of Wm. Fiegenbaum, age 38, born in Prussia, a "M. E. Minister;" Sophia Fiegenbaum, age 36, born in Prussia; F. A. Fiegenbaum, age 8, born in Wisconsin; Edward W. Fiegenbaum, age 6, born in Missouri; Henry I. or J. Fiegenbaum, age 1, born in Illinois; and Amelia B. Fiegenbaum, age 1, born in Illinois. Family: F98
 
106 According to the 1860 U.S. enumeration, the household (assigned to the Holstein post office) consisted of William "Aufderher," a 27 year old master mechanic, born in Prussia; Sophia "Aufderher," 22 years old, born in Prussia; Lewis "Aufderher," age 1, born in Missouri; A. "Hosenjager," an 18 year old mechanic, born in Missouri; and, Fredrick "Hosenjager," a 23 year old gunsmith, born in Prussia. Family: F77
 
107 According to the 1860 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of John Lynch, a 45 year old farmer, born in Ireland, his 28 year old wife, Udoxy [sic] A., born in Tennessee, and eight children: Daniel A. Lynch (age 17); Olla Lynch (age 15); Clay H. Lynch (age 13); Clinton Lynch (age 11); Mary (age 8); Sally A. Lynch (age 6); Mathilda (age 3) and Eliza (age 11 months). Family: F2340
 
108 According to the 1870 enumeration, the household consisted of "Wm. Feigenbaum," age 45, born in Prussia, a U.S. citizen, a minister; "Sophia Feigenbaum," age 44, born in Prussia, keeping house; "F. Adolph Feigenbaum," age 18, born in Wisconsin; "Edward Feigenbaum," age 15, born in Missouri; "Bertha N. Feigenbaum," age 11, born in Illinois, attended school within the year; "Julius H. Feigenbaum," age 11, born in Illinois, attended school within the year; "Martha S. Feigenbaum," age 8, born in Minnesota, attended school within the year; "Livia Feigenbaum," age 6, born in Minnesota; and, "Mina Feigenbaum," age 3, born in Minnesota. Family: F98
 
109 According to the 1870 enumeration, the household consisted of Adolph Fiegenbaum, age 76, born in Prussia, unemployed, a U.S. citizen; and Christena [sic] Fiegenbaum, age 73, keeping house. Family: F89
 
110 According to the 1870 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry R. Fiegenbum [sic], age 33; born in Missouri; a clergyman; Anna E. Fiegenbum, age 33, born in Hanover, keeping house; Emma S. Fiegenbum, age 6, born in Iowa, attending school; William H. Fiegenbum, age 3, born in Iowa; and Charles H. Fiegenbum, age 9 months, born in October in Iowa. Also in the household was Martha J. Evans, age 16, born in Iowa, attending school. Family: F102
 
111 According to the 1870 enumeration, the household consisted of Peter Hellwig, age 53, born in Hannover (both parents of foreign birth), a clergyman and a U.S. citizen; Martha Hellwig, age 47, born in Hannover (both parents of foreign birth), keeping house; Henrietta Hellwig, age 16, born in Mississippi, attending school; Edward Hellwig, age 10, born in Illinois, attending school. Family: F1362
 
112 According to the 1870 enumeration, the household in Ward 3consisted of Frederick Fiegenbaum, age 39, born in Prussia, a U. S. citizen; Louisa Fiegenbaum, age 37, born in Prussia; Minnie Fiegenbaum, age 17, born in Illinois, attending school; Adolph Fiegenbaum, age 15, born in Indiana, attending school; Lydia Fiegenbaum, age 12, born in Illinois, attending school; Louis Fiegenbaum, age 10, born in Minnesota, attending school; Theodore Fiegenbaum, age 8, born in Minnesota, attending school; Emma Fiegenbaum, age 6, born in Minnesota, attending school; Benjamin Fiegenbaum, age 4, born in Iowa; Henry Fiegenbaum, age 2, born in Iowa; and William Fiegenbaum, age 6 months, born in Iowa in January 1870. Family: F18
 
113 According to the 1870 enumeration, the household, whose post office was in Concordia, Missouri, consisted of Henry "Rabusch," head of household, age 31, born in Hannover, a farmer; Friedericke "Rabusch," age 28, born in Hannover, keeping house; Gustav "Rabusch," age 2, born in Kentucky; and Hermann "Rabusch," age 28, born in Hannover, a farmer. Family: F971
 
114 According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, the Dimbear [sic] household in Ward 9 consisted of John Dimbear, a 32 year old druggist, Charlotte Dimbear, age 29, keeping house, and five children: Kate (age 10); Lilly (age 7); John (age 5); Charles (age 3); and Rosa (age 5 months). Family: F1553
 
115 According to the 1870 U.S. enumeration, the household (assigned to the Marthasville post office) consisted of
Henry "Aufderharre," a 60 year old farmer; Anna "Aufderharre," a 55 year old housekeeper; Louisa "Aufderharre," age 20; and, Minna "Aufderharre," age 18. 		Family: F74
 
116 According to the 1880 enumeration of 12th Street, between Jefferson and Washington, the household consisted of "William Tigenbaum," age 56, born in Prussia, married, a German Methodist Pastor, his wife, "Sophia Tigenbaum," age 55, born in Prussia, married, keeping house, and four children: "Bertha E. Tigenbaum," daughter, age 21, born in Illinois, a salesmann [sic]; "Julius H. Tigenbaum," son, age 21, born in Illinois; "Martha Tigenbaum," daughter, age 18, born in Minnesota; and "Lydia M. Tigenbaum," daughter, age 16, born in Minnesota. Family: F98
 
117 According to the 1880 enumeration of Ferry Street, the household consisted of Henry Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 43, born in Missouri, married, a Methodist pastor; "Hellwig" Fiegenbaum, wife, age 28, born in Missouri, married, keeping house; Emma Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 16, born in Iowa, single, who had attended school in the census year; Charles Fiegenbaum, son, age 10, born in Iowa, single, who had attended school in the census year; Arthur Fiegenbaum, son, age 7, born in Iowa, single, who had attended school in the census year; "Lulea" Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 1, born in Wisconsin, single; "Adelina" Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 1 month, born in May 1880 in Wisconsin; "Edward Hellberg," male, age 20, born in Illinois, a boarder; single; and Henriette Hellwig, female, age 24, born in Missouri, a servant, single. Family: F103
 
118 According to the 1880 enumeration of L Precinct, the household consisted of Philip Spohn, head of household, age 27, born in New York, married, a farmer; Francis Spohn, wife, age 22, born in New York; and Frank Spohn, son, age 3 months, born in March 1880 in Nebraska. Family: F2208
 
119 According to the 1880 enumeration, the household consisted of "Hanover" Rabius, head of household (age 38, born in Hanover); his wife, Frederica Rabius, (age 30, born in Hanover); and three daughters, all born in Missouri: Emma Rabius (age 5); "Lela" Rabius (age 3); and, Sophia Rabius (age 2). Family: F950
 
120 According to the 1880 enumeration, the household consisted of Andre [sic] Bierbaum, head of household, age 28, born in Missouri, married, a preacher; Ernestine Bierbaum, wife, age 25, born in Wisconsin, keeping house; Herman Bierbaum, son, age 4, born in Wisconsin; Daniel Bierbaum, son, age 2, born in Wisconsin; and Paul Bierbaum, son, age 7 months, born in October 1879 in Missouri. Also living with the family was Conrad Koch, a 48 year old, single, teacher, born in Prussia; and Mary Wulferkammer [sic], an 18 year old servant. Family: F65
 
121 According to the 1880 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry Rabius, age 43, born in Hannover, married; Rieka Rabius, wife, age 38, born in Hannover; and Gustave Rabius, son, age 12, born in Kentucky. Family: F971
 
122 According to the 1880 enumeration, the household consisted of Michael Stiffgen [sic], age 25, head of household, married, a laborer, born in Luxembergh [sic] and whose parents were also born in Luxembergh [sic]; and, Mary Stiffgen [sic], age 21, wife, married, keeping house, born in Wisconsin and whose parents were born in Prussia.
     Living in the same dwelling and enumerated as a separate household was Kate Bluum [sic], a 53 year old widow, born in Prussia. 		Family: F2200
 
123 According to the 1880 enumeration, the household consisted of Nathan Hayes, head of household, age 38, born in Ohio, a farmer, married; Maggie Hayes, Nathan's wife, age 24, born in Missouri; Mary Hayes, daughter, age 4, born in Ohio; George Hayes, son, age 7 months, born in December 1879 in Missouri; and Charles Morgan, farm laborer, age 19, born in Ohio. Family: F2272
 
124 According to the 1880 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Winfield S. Fisher, age 32, a shoe maker; his wife, Elizabeth Fisher, age 29; and, their four sons: Charles Fisher, age 9; Albert Fisher, age 7; Edwin Fisher, age 4; and, Harold Fisher, age 2. Family: F2298
 
125 According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, the household at 41 Polk Street consisted of Anson W. Farrand, a 46 year old engineer; his wife, Anna Farrand, age 44; and their four children: Albert Farrand (age 19), an engineer; Harriett Farrand (age 17), at school; Edith Farrand (age 12), at school; and Mary Farrand (age 4), at school. Family: F2371
 
126 According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of Lewis Thomas, a 54 year old teamster, his wife; Eudoxia Lewis, age 48, Mathilda Lewis, his 22 year old step-daughter, Jane Lewis, his 19 year old step-daughter, and Jesse Lynch, a 3 year old grand-daughter. Family: F2341
 
127 According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, the household in Western Charrette Township consisted of "Hry. Aufderharre," a 71 year old single farmer, born in Prussia; and, "Elisabeth Aufderharre," a 68 year old widow, keeping house, and born in Prussia. In light of other evidence, the marital status of this couple seems incorrect. Family: F74
 
128 According to the 1895 enumeration by the state of Wisconsin, the household consisted of 3 white males and 3 white females; ages were not provided. Only the head of the household was named: A. J. H. Bierbaum. One can safely assume that Ernestine L. Bierbaum was one of the females enumerated. There is no way of knowing which of the couples children were represented by the remaining four household members. Family: F65
 
129 According to the 1900 enumeration of Eastern Avenue, the household consisted of "Benjamine Fiegenbaum," head, male, born January 1866 in Iowa, age 34, married for 6 years, a druggist; and Myrtle D. Fiegenbaum, wife, female, born April 1870 in Kansas, age 30, married for 6 years, the mother of 1 child, who was no longer living. Family: F26
 
130 According to the 1900 enumeration of Farmers Valley Precinct, the household consisted of Michel Steffgen, head of household, age 43 (born July 1856 in Germany), immigrated to USA in 1869 (in the USA for 31 years and a naturalized citizen), married, a farmer; Mary Steffgen, wife, age 41 (born October 1858 in Wisconsin), married (mother of 5 children; 4 still living); Elizabeth Steffgen, daughter, age 17 (born November 1882 in Nebraska), attending school; Agnes Steffgen, daughter, age 9 (born June 1890 in Nebraska), attending school; Henry Steffgen, son, age 6 (born October 1893 in Nebraska). Family: F2200
 
131 According to the 1900 enumeration of L Precinct, the household consisted of Philip Spohn, head of household, age 44, born March 1856 in New York, married for 4 years, a farmer; Braden [sic] A. Spohn, wife, age 24, born July 1876 in Illinois, married for 4 years, mother of 4 children all still living; Willie A. Spohn, son, born in June 1884 in Nebraska; John L. Spohn, son, born in September 1889 in Nebraska; Clara M. Spohn, daughter, born in May 1899 in Nebraska; Rose L. Spohn, daughter, born in December 1899 in Nebraska
     Mary A. (Braden) Spohn was Philip's second wife. The two daughters are from that marriage. The two son's are from Philip's first marriage, to Frances Drummer. 		Family: F2207
 
132 According to the 1900 enumeration of the German Protestant Orphan Asylum, on Highland Avenue, at Cincinnati, Ohio, the household consisted of Herman Rabius (age 47, born in April 1853 in Germany) who immigrated to the USA in 1868, was a naturalized citizen, had been married for 24 years and was the superintendent of the orphanage; Lizzetta Rabius (age 42, born in March 1858 in Ohio), wife to Herman and the mother of four children, all of whom were still living; and John Rabius (age 12, born in January 1888 in Ohio), their son. Family: F1566
 
133 According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of Adolph Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 45, born in March 1855 in Indiana, married for 19 years, a clerk with the government; Maggie Fiegenbaum, wife, age 38, born in June 1861 in Iowa, married for 19 years, the mother of 1 child who is still living; Grace G. Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 16, born in June 1883 in the District of Columbia, attending school. Family: F21
 
134 According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of Edward Fiegenbaum, head of household, white, age 45 a physician; Mary S. Fiegenbaum, wife, white, age 35; David W. Fiegenbaum, son, white, age 17, attending school; Edna Fiegenbaum, daughter, white, age 8, attending school; Margaret Fiegenbaum, daughter, white, age 7, attending school; George Fiegenbaum, nephew, white, age 24, single, employed as a "Drug clerk;" Mary Helbrung, servant, white, age 22; and Fred Gregwere, servant, black, age 21, employed as a "Carriage driver." Family: F1296
 
135 According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry Behrbaum [sic] (age 43) and Augusta Behrbaum [sic](age 40). They were the parents of five children, four of whom were still living: Larra [sic] (age 15); Hermon [sic] (age 11); Alfred (age 9); and Charley (age 4). The the birth dates and ages of the children as reported are not confirmed by other documents. Also living in the household was George Hayes (age 20), a farm laborer. Family: F1955
 
136 According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry R. Fiegenbaum, head of the household, born January 1840 in Missouri, age 60, married, for 22 years, a minister in the German Methodist Episcopal Church; Mary E. Fiegenbaum, wife, born October 1862 in Missouri, age 47; married for 22 years, the mother of 4 children (3 still living); Elsie A. Fiegenbaum, daughter, born July 1882 in Iowa, age 17, attending school; and Rudolph E. D. Fiegenbaum, son, born February 1885 in Kansas, age 15, attending school. Also in the household was Catherine Schneider, a boarder, born February 1873 in Iowa, age 27, single, a dry goods saleswoman.
     According to other sources, Henry and Mary appear younger in this enumeration than they really were. 		Family: F103
 
137 According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry Rabius (age 62) and Fredericke Rabius (age 58), married for 33 years, and Oscar Rabius, a grandson, born in August 1891 in Missouri (age 8) and attending school. Also in the household was Fritz Knopp (age 30), a boarder who immigrated from Germany in 1890, and Gerhardt Kurtz (age 20), a hired hand born in Pennsylvania. Family: F971
 
138 According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of Herman Rabius (age 58, born in January 1842 in Germany), a farmer who immigrated to the USA in 1868 and had been married for 26 years; Frederike Rabius (age 50,born in May 1850 in Germany), who immigrated to the USA in 1870, was a wife to Herman and the mother of eight children, all of whom were still living; and their six children: Lillian Rabius (age 23, born in December 1876 in Missouri), unmarried daughter; Lena Rabius (age 19, born in June 1881 in Missouri), unmarried daughter; "Minn" Rabius (age 15, born in August 1884 in Missouri), daughter; Clara Rabius (age 12, born in December 1887 in Missouri), daughter attending school; William Rabius (age 10, born in November 1889 in Missouri), son attending school; and Ernest Rabius (age 7, born in July 1892 in Missouri), son attending school. Also in the home was Robert Krueger (age 19, born in June 1880 in Missouri), a boarder and farm laborer. Family: F950
 
139 According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of William Fiegenbaum, head of household, born September 1824 in Germany, age 75, married for 50 years, immigrated to USA in 1834, a "Minister of the Gospel;" and Sophia Fiegenbaum, wife, born February 1826 in Germany, age 74; married for 50 years, a mother of 8 children (6 of them still living), immigrated to USA in 1846. Family: F98
 
140 According to the 1900 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Albert L. Fisher, age 27, a minister, and his wife, Sara W. Fisher, age 30. They had been married for 7 years and had three children, all of whom were still living. The children were Winfield S. Fisher and Wilson K. Fisher, twins, age 5 years; and Vance E. Fisher, 9 months old. Family: F2296
 
141 According to the 1900 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Andrew H. Bierbaum, a 40 year old clergyman, married for 25 years; Fiebig E. L. [sic] Bierbaum, a 45 year old mother of 11 children (7 of whom were still living); and their children, all attending school: Paul A. Bierbaum, born October 1879 in Missouri; Annie Bierbaum, born in March 1887 in Missouri; Jonathan C. Bierbaum, born in July 1890 in Missouri; and Emma L. Bierbaum, born in October 1895 in Wisconsin. Family: F65
 
142 According to the 1900 federal enumeration, the household consisted of David L. Sternberg, a 38 year old farmer born in Illinois; his wife, Matilda Sternberg, age 36, born in Illinoiis; and their children, all born in Illinois: Erven F. Sternberg (age 12), in school; Frede H. Sternberg (at 9), in school; David A. Sternberg (age 8); Alva C. Sternberg (age 6); William G. Sternberg (age 3); and Everet J. Sternberg (age 1). Also in the household, helping with the farm work, was William F. Dieckhoff, age 25, born in Illinois. Family: F2318
 
143 According to the 1900 federal enumeration, the household consisted of George B. Addicks, age 45, a teacher; his wife, Mary W. Addicks, age 37; and, their three living children: Marie Addicks, age 13; Raymond C. Addicks, age 8; and Dorothy E. Addicks, age 5. Family: F1879
 
144 According to the 1900 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Martin Neer (age 44) and "Amilia" Neer (age 38), married for 17 years, the parents of ten children; and the nine of their children still living: Fred Neer (age 14), in school; twin daughters, Lizzie and Nellie Neer (age 13), in school; John Neer (age 11), in school; Nettie Neer (age 9), in school; Edward Neer (age 6), in school; Mannie Neer (age 5); Clara Neer (age 3); and, Hilda Neer (age 10 months). Family: F1191
 
145 According to the 1900 U.S. census enumeration of the German Protestant Orphan Asylum, on Highland Avenue, at Cincinnati, Ohio, the superintendent, Herman Rabius and his wife, Lizzetta Rabius, had been married for 24 years and Lizzetta was the mother of four children, all of whom were still living. Based on this information, the marriage would have taken place about 1875 or 1876. Family: F1566
 
146 According to the 1900 U.S. census, Andreas and Ernestine were the parents of 11 children, but in 1900 only seven were still living. Names and dates of all 11 children have not yet been discovered. Family: F65
 
147 According to the 1900 U.S. census, the household in the West Ward consisted of Fred Fiegenbaum, head of household, born April 1830 in Germany, age 70, emigrated to USA in 1834 (resident of USA for 66 years), a naturalized citizen, married for 48 years; and Louisa Fiegenbaum, wife, born August 1833 in Germany, age 66, married for 48 years, mother of 10 children (9 of whom were still living). Family: F18
 
148 According to the 1900 U.S. census, Thomas and Eudoxia had been married for 27 years and she was the mother of four children, three of whom were still alive. Family: F2341
 
149 According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household at 5240 Minerva Avenue (Ward 27) consisted of Charles D. Grayson, a 33 year old salesman, his wife, Rose Grayson, age 30, and their two living children: Gertrude, age 5, and Charles D., age 1. Living with the Grayson was Rose's mother, Charlotte Dinsbeer, a 57 year old, divorced, midwife; and, Catherine Shae, a 34 year old servant. Family: F2347
 
150 According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household at 814 Pine Street consisted of John Dinsbeer, a 62 year old physician and his wife, Esther Dinsbeer, age 38. They had been married for 8 years; Esther was not the mother of any children. Also living in the household was Alice R? Martin, a 25 year old, single, woman, working as a servant. Family: F1696
 
151 According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of F. W. Winter, born in July 1854, age 55 [sic], a farmer, and his wife, Christina Winter, born in March 1860, age 40. They had been married for 20 years and Christina was the mother of nine children. All of the children had been born in Missouri and were living in the home: Amelia Winter (age 18); Friedka [sic] Winter (age 16); Theadore [sic] Winter (age 14); Florence Winter (age 13); Lando Winter (age 11); Ella Winter (age 9); Walter Winter (age 6); Robert Winter (age 4); and Edwin Winter (age 2). All but the three youngest children attended school. Family: F2321
 
152 According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of Thomas J. Lewis, a 75 year old retired blacksmith, his wife of 27 years, Eudoxia A. Lewis, a 68 year old carpet weaver, and his brother-in-law, William R. Scott, a 60 year old farm laborer. Family: F2341
 
153 According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of William Hanke, head of household, a 37 year old farmer; his wife, Louisa M. Hanke, age 41; and their 5 children: Ida Hanke, a 10 year old daughter, in school; John W. Hanke, a 9 year old son, in school; Paulina Hanke, a 6 year old daughter; Florence Hanke, a 4 year old son; and, Cora Hanke, a 1 year old daughter. Also in the household was William's 21 year old sister-in-law, Pauline Arnesmeyer. Family: F2354
 
154 According to the 1905 Wisconsin state enumeration, the household consisted of Andrew J. Bierbaum, a 52 year old minister; his wife, Ernestina Bierbaum, age 50; and their children: Paul A. Bierbaum, age 24, a minister; Theodore F. Bierbaum, age 22, a minister; Anna Bierbaum, age 17; Jonathan R. Bierbaum, age 15, a student; and, Emma L. Bierbaum, age 10. Family: F65
 
155 According to the 1910 enumeration of 937 Kentucky Street, the household consisted of Benjamin Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 44, born in Iowa, married for 16 years, a druggist; Myrtle Fiegenbaum, wife, age 40, born in Kansas, married for 16 years; Alice G. Darling, sister-in-law, age 35, born in Kansas; single; Raymond C. Ogden, nephew, age 23, born in Kansas; single, attending school; and Geneva S. Ogden, niece, age 21, born in Kansas, single, attending school.
     According to the Alumni Catalogue of the University of Kansas published in 1908, Benjamin was already a resident of a resident of Lawrence, Kansas at that time and was working as a pharmacist. 		Family: F26
 
156 According to the 1910 enumeration of Momence Township, the household consisted of Nick Steffgen, head of household, age 53, born in Germany, a naturalized citizen, a farmer; Mary Steffgen, wife, age 57, born in Wisconsin, married for 30 years (mother of 5 children: 4 still living); Elizabeth Steffgen, daughter, age 27, born in Nebraska, single; Henry Steffgen, son, age 16, born in Nebraska, single; Henry Berkbigler, hired man, age 28, born in Missouri, single. Family: F2200
 
157 According to the 1910 enumeration of the farm outside of Mayview, the household consisted of Herman Rabius (age 67), his wife, Fredicke Rabius (age 59), sons, William Rabius (age 20), Ernest Rabius (age 18), and a hired hand, Edwin Boehmer (age 21). Family: F950
 
158 According to the 1910 enumeration of Ward 1, the household consisted of Louis S. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 50, born in Minnesota, married, for 27 years, living on his own income; Lue M. Fiegenbaum, wife, age 48, born in Illinois, married, for 27 years, the mother of 1 child (who was still living); and Inez M. Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 21, born in Nebraska, single and had been attending school sometime since September 1909. Family: F23
 
159 According to the 1910 enumeration of Western Village, in "South Fork precinct," the household consisted of T. T. J. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 47, born in Minnesota, married (for 20 years), a druggist; Nellie Fiegenbaum, wife, age 38, born in Illinois, married (for 20 years and mother of 1 child) a music teacher; and Martha Fiegenbaum, daugther, age 5, born in Nebraska. Family: F24
 
160 According to the 1910 enumeration, the household consisted of "Christ Hopkin," head of household, age 46, born in Germany, married (for 21 years), emigrated to USA in 1889 and a naturalized citizen, a farmer; Anna Hopkin, wife, age 43, born in Germany, married (for 21 years), mother of 10 children (10 still living), emigrated to USA in 1889; Henry Hopkin, son, age 20, born in Nebraska, single, worked on the family farm; Christ Hopkin, son, age 17, born in Nebraska, single, worked on the family farm; John Hopkin, son, age 15, born in Nebraska, single, worked on the family farm and attended school within the year; Benjamin Hopkin, son, age 13, born in Nebraska, single, attended school within the year; Anna Hopkin, daughter, age 11, born in Nebraska, single, attended school within the year; Willie Hopkin, son, age 9, born in Nebraska, single, attended school within the year; Martha Hopkin, daughter, age 5, born in Nebraska, single, did not attended school within the year; Freda Hopkin, daughter, age 3, born in Nebraska, single, did not attended school within the year; Alma Hopkin, daughter, age 1, born in Nebraska, single, did not attended school within the year. Family: F2215
 
161 According to the 1910 enumeration, the household consisted of Frederich W. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 80, born in Germany, immigrated to USA in 1834, married for 58 years, retired; and Louisa Fiegenbaum, wife, age 77, born in Germany, immigrated to USA in 1834, married for 58 years. Family: F18
 
162 According to the 1910 enumeration, the household consisted of George Hayes, age 22 (the microfilm image is not distinct; this number is very hard to read), born in Missouri, a farm laborer; Laura Hayes, George's wife of 7 years, age 25, born in Missouri; and their child, Helen, age 6, born in Missouri. Family: F2271
 
163 According to the 1910 enumeration, the household consisted of Philip Spohn, head of household, age 56, born in New York, married (second) for 13 years, a truck farmer; Mary A. Spohn, wife, age 37, born in Illinois, married (second) for 13 years, mother of 4 children (all still living); Clara M. Spohn, daughter, age 11, born in Nebraska; Rosa L. Spohn, daughter, age 10, born in Nebraska; Eiva S. Spohn, daughter, age 8, born in Nebraska; Josia L. Spohn, daughter, age 6, born in Nebraska. Family: F2207
 
164 According to the 1910 enumeration, the household on Mexico Road was headed by Fred W. Winter, a 55 year old farmer, and his wife of 31 years, Christina, age 50. Christina was the mother of nine children, all of whom were still living. Six of the children, all born in Missouri and single, were living in the home with their parents: Reka Winter, a 26 year old daughter; Orlanda [sic] Winter, a 21 year old son; Ella Winter, an 18 year old daughter; Walter Winter, a 16 year old son; Robert Winter, a 14 year old son; and, Edwin Winter, an 11 year old son. Family: F2321
 
165 According to the 1910 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Albert Fisher, age 37, a minister; his wife, Sarah Fisher, age 37; and, their three sons, all attending school: Winfield S. Fisher, age 15; Wilson Fisher, age 15; and, Vance Fisher, age 10. Family: F2296
 
166 According to the 1910 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Daniel Bierbaum, age 32, a minister, and his wife, Bertha, age 32. They had been married for seven years and were the parents of two children, only one of whom was still living - Milton Bierbaum, age 2, born in Illinois. Family: F2283
 
167 According to the 1910 U. S. census, Christ and Anna had been married for 21 years and the eldest child in the household was age 20 and had been born in Nebraska. If this information is accurate, it would seem to indicate that Christ and Anna were married in Germany shortly before immigrating to the USA in 1889. According to an obituary for their youngest child, Christ and Anna were the parents of 12 children. Family: F2215
 
168 According to the 1910 U. S. census, Frederick and "Josie" Arnhold had been married for 17 years and had been the parents of four children, three of whom were still living at the time of the enumeration. Family: F2055
 
169 According to the 1910 U.S. census, Daniel and Bertha had been married for seven years. Two children had been born to the couple, but only one of these was still living: Milton Bierbaum. Details of the birth and death of the other child are not currently known. Family: F2283
 
170 According to the 1910 U.S. census, George and Mary had been married for 7 years, which would place the date of marriage at about 1902-1903. Family: F1726
 
171 According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, the household at 3640 Wyoming Street consisted of John Dinsbeer, a 73 year old physician and his wife, Esther Dinsbeer, age 47. This marriage was recorded as John's third and Esther's first; they had been married for 18 years. Esther was identified as the mother of six children, four of whom were still living.
     This number of children attributed to John and Esther's marriage seems to be in error. In the 1910 U.S. census, eight years into their marriage, they were living in a household without any children and Esther was identified in that enumeration as the mother of zero children. The six children referred to in the 1910 census may refer to the children born to John in his first marriage.
 		Family: F1696
 
172 According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, the household at 501 North Main Street consisted of David and Rebecca Fiegenbaum, both age 27 and married for less than one year; they had no children. Family: F1380
 
173 According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, the household on Main or 7th Street consisted of John A. Brockway, head of household, age 36, born in Wisconsin, a merchant in a department store; Mary Brockway, wife, age 33, born in Wisconsin, married for five years and the mother of two children; and their two sons: Robert Brockway and John A. Brockway, Jr., both age 1 year, 2 months and born in Iowa. Also in the household was Augusta Eden, a 20 year old domestic servant, born in Iowa. Family: F2370
 
174 According to the 1920 enumeration of 1530 B Street, the household consisted of Theodore Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 58, born in Minnesota, married, a clerk working in the state capitol; Nellie Fiegenbaum, wife, age 49, born in Illinois,; married; and Martha Fiegenbaum, age 15, born in Lincoln, married [sic], attending school. Family: F24
 
175 According to the 1920 enumeration of 937 Kentucky Street, the household consisted of Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 53, born in Iowa, married, a state drug inspector; Myrtle M. Fiegenbaum, wife, age 49, born in Kansas, married; Alice Darling, sister-in-law, age 45, born in Kansas, single; and Genva [sic] S. Ogden, niece, age 30, born in Kansas, single, a university librarian. Family: F26
 
176 According to the 1920 enumeration of the farm, Edwin Neher (age 26) and his wife, Malinda Neher (age 24) and and their son, Sylvan Neher(age 11 months), were living with Malinda's parents, William Mische (age 50; head of household) and Emma Mische (age 44). Also in the household was John Neher, an unmarried lodger (age 31); he was likely a relative (brother?) to Edwin. Family: F2261
 
177 According to the 1920 enumeration of the farm, the household consisted of William Mische (age 50) and his wife, Emma Mische (age 44), their married daughter, Malinda Neher (age 24), her husband, Edwin Neher (age 26), and their son, Sylvan Neher (age 11 months). Also in the household was John Neher, an unmarried lodger (age 31); he was likely a relative (brother?) to Edwin. Family: F952
 
178 According to the 1920 enumeration of ward 13, the household at 3658 Congress Street consisted of Arthur E. Ewing, head of household, age 30, born in Nebraska, married, a Division Manager in the mail order industry; Inise [sic] Ewing, wife, age 30, born in Nebraska, married; Louis Ewing, son, age 4 years, 10 months, born in Illinois, single; Lue M. Fiegenbaum, mother-in-law, age [5?]7, born in Illinois. Family: F148
 
179 According to the 1920 enumeration, the household consisted of George Hayes, head of household, age 40; Laura Hayes, wife, age 34; Susie Hayes, daughter, age 16; Herold [sic] Hayes, adopted son, age 9; and Henry Bierlaum [sic], George's father-in-law, age 63. Family: F2271
 
180 According to the 1920 enumeration, the household consisted of Herman Rabius (age 78), retired from farming, and Frederica Rabius (age 69), his wife. Family: F950
 
181 According to the 1920 enumeration, the household consisted of Homer E. Lidster, head of household, age 27, born in Illinois, married, a farmer; Clara M. Lidster, wife, age 26, born in Oklahoma, married; Mary U. Lidster, daughter, age 1 year, 5 months, born in Indiana; and Vernon Fistus, a boarder, age 15, born in Indiana, engaged in farming. Family: F2063
 
182 According to the 1920 enumeration, the household consisted of Mike Steffgen, age 63, head of household, married, his occupation is listed as 'none,' he and his parents were born in Germany, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1869 and was a naturalized citizen; and, Mary K. Steffgen, age 61, wife, married, her occupation is listed as 'none,' her parents were born in Germany, she was born in Wisconsin. Family: F2200
 
183 According to the 1920 enumeration, the household consisted of Phillip Spohn, head of household, age 69, born in New York, married, a farmer; Mary A. Spohn, wife, age 44, born in Illinois, married; and, Josephine Spohn, daughter, age 15, born in Nebraska single, in school. Family: F2207
 
184 According to the 1920 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Albert L. Fisher, age 46, a minister, his wife, Sarah Fisher, age 48, and two of their sons, Windfield [sic] S. Fisher (age 25), attending school, and Vance E. Fisher (age 20). Also living with the family was Sarah E. Wheeler (age 79) identified in the census as a companion. If or how she was related to the Fishers is not known at this time. Family: F2296
 
185 According to the 1920 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Fred Sternberg (age 29), a farm laborer, his wife Alice Sternberg (age 28) and their two children: Elroy Sternberg, age 3 years, 2 months; and Alice P. Sternberg, age 1 year, 2 months. Family: F1176
 
186 According to the 1920 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Rev. Daniel, a minister in the Evangelical Church, Bertha Bierbaum, Daniel's wife, and their two children, Milton, age 12, and Erna, age 8. Family: F2283
 
187 According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, the household at 311 State Street consisted of Stephen A. Roduns [sic], head of household, age 40, born in Illinois, married, a clothing salesman; Annie A. Roduns [sic], wife, age 31, born in Illinois; and four children: Mary A. Roduns [sic], age 10, born in Illinois; Richard S. Roduns [sic], age 8, born in Illinois; Alice M. Roduns [sic], age 3 years, 4 months, born in Illinois; and Cathleen M. Roduns [sic], age 1 year, 2 months, born in Illinois. Also living in the home were five male lodgers, ages 34 to 57, single, married, and divorced. They were born in Sweden, Illinois, Ohio and North Carolina. Family: F2356
 
188 According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, the household at 623 North Kansas Street consisted of
H. Charles Fiegenbaum, a store clerk, his wife, Josephine Fiegenbaum, both age 33 years, and their son, C. Norman Fiegenbaum, age 2 years, 10 months. 		Family: F1335
 
189 According to the 1930 enumeration of 543 Park Avenue, the household consisted of Arthur E. Ewing, head of household, age 40, born in Nebraska, married (age 24 at first marriage, a Director of Sears, Roebuck; Inez M. Ewing, wife, age 40, born in Nebraska, married (age 24 at first marriage); Lewis S. Ewing, son, age 15, born in Illinois, attending school; Doris Ann Ewing, daughter, age 9, born in Pennsylvania, attending school; Lue M. Fiegenbaum, mother [sic], age 68, born in Illinois, widow.
     Lue M. Fiegenbaum was the mother of Inez, not Arthur. 		Family: F148
 
190 According to the 1930 enumeration of 937 Kentucky Street, the household consisted of "Benjamine" F. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 64, born in Iowa, married at age 27, a pharmacist for the State Board of Health; Myrtle Fiegenbaum, wife, age 59, born in Kansas, married at age 27; Alice Darling, sister-in-law, age 56, born in Kansas, single; and Geneva S. Ogden, niece, age 41, born in Kansas, single. Family: F26
 
191 According to the 1930 enumeration of Geneva (Ward 3), the household consisted of Mike Steffgen, head of household, age 73, born in Germany, immigrated to USA in 1869, a naturalized citizen, married (at age 23); and Marie C. Steffen, wife, age 71, born in Wisconsin, married (at age 21). Family: F2200
 
192 According to the 1930 enumeration, conducted by Maude M. (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum, the household consisted of Phillip Spohn (age 76) and Mary Spohn (age 54). Family: F2207
 
193 According to the 1930 enumeration, conducted by Maude M. Fiegenbaum, the household consisted of "W. Edward Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 60, born in Iowa, married, a jeweler and optician; Maude M. Fiegenbaum, wife, age 51, born in Ohio, married; and William Edward Fiegenbaum, son, age 11, born in Nebraska. Family: F28
 
194 According to the 1930 enumeration, the household at 220 Fifth Avenue North consisted of William A. Sawtell, age 41, vice-president in a bank, Helen Sawtell, wife, age 40, and their son, William, Jr., age 14, attending school. Family: F2276
 
195 According to the 1930 enumeration, the household at 3643 Clinton Avenue consisted of Homer E. Lidster, head of household, age 37, working as a clerk; Clara Lidster, his wife, age 36; Mary Lidster, daughter, age 11, attending school; Ruth Lidster, daughter, age 8, attending school; and Barbara Lidster, daughter, age 1 year, 1 month. Family: F2063
 
196 According to the 1930 enumeration, the household consisted of an extended family. There was
Edwin Nehr (age 36), his wife, Malinda Nehr (age 34) and their two sons, "Sylon" (age 11) and Wilbur (age 4 years, 10 months). There were also Malinda's parents, William Mische (age 61), and Emma Mische (age 55). And finally, there was Fredericka Rabius (age 79), Emma's mother and Malinda's grandmother. 		Family: F952
 
197 According to the 1930 enumeration, the household consisted of an extended family. There was
Edwin Nehr (age 36), his wife, Malinda Nehr (age 34) and their two sons, "Sylon" (age 11) and Wilbur (age 4 years, 10 months). There were also Malinda's parents, William Mische (age 61), and Emma Mische (age 55). And finally, there was Fredericka Rabius (age 79), Emma's mother and Malinda's grandmother. 		Family: F2261
 
198 According to the 1930 enumeration, the household consisted of George Hayes, head of household, age 49, and his wife, Laura Hayes, age 44. Family: F2271
 
199 According to the 1930 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry N. [sic] Steffgen, head of household, age 36, born in Nebraska, married (at age 23), mechanic at a garage; Clara M. Steffgen, wife, age 31, born in Nebraska, married (at age 18); Michael P. Steffgen, son, age 12, born in Nebraska, single, attending school; Paul F. Steffgen, son, age 10, born in Nebraska, single, attending school; Lawrence E. Steffgen, son, age 8, born in Nebraska, single, attending school; Alice L. Steffgen, daughter, age 6, born in Nebraska, single, attending school. Family: F37
 
200 According to the 1930 enumeration, the household residing at 1530 B Street consisted of Theodore Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 68, born in Minnesota, married, a pharmacist; Nellie Fiegenbaum, wife, age 59, born in Vermont [sic], married; and Martha Fiegenbaum, daughter, age 25, born in Nebraska, single; a university teacher. Family: F24
 
201 According to the 1930 federal enumeration, the household at 107 North Market Street consisted of Harry J. Mowles, age 33, a veteran of World War I, working as a probation officer; his wife of seven years, Dorothy E. Mowles, age 35; and, their two children: James T. Mowles, age 5; and, Renie L. Mowles, age 2 years, 11 months. Family: F1883
 
202 According to the 1930 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Albert L. Fisher, age 63, and Sara W. Fisher, age 57. The previous household on the census form was that of their son, Vance E. Fisher, and his wife, Eunice M. (Addicks) Fisher. Family: F2296
 
203 According to the 1930 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Daniel Bierbaum, a 52 year old minister in the Evangelical Church and his wife, Bertha Bierbaum, also age 52; and two of their children: Milton Bierbaum, age 22, at school; and Erna Bierbaum, age 18, at school. Also living in the home was Ernestine Bierbaum, Daniel's mother, age 75, a widow. Family: F2283
 
204 According to the 1930 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Ramond [sic] Hasenjaeger (age 27), a laborer in a rock quarry, his wife, Alice Hasenjaeger (age 37) and their children: Elroy Hasenjaeger (age 13), Alice Sternberg (age 11), Ruby Sternberg (age 8), Earl Sternberg (age 3 years, 2 months), and Stella Mae Hasenjaeger (age 9 months). Family: F1168
 
205 According to the 1930 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Vance E. Fisher, age 30, and his wife, Eunice A. Fisher, age 27. Family: F1884
 
206 According to the 1930 federal enumeration, the household consisted of Wilson K. Fisher, age 35; a veteran of World War I and now a dentist; his wife, Mabel J. Fisher, age 40; and their three daughters: Patricia Fisher (age 7), Barbara J. Fisher (age 5), and Sally A. Fisher (age 1 year, 4 months). Also living in the home was Irene Bicker (age 25), a servant. Family: F2308
 
207 According to the 1930 U.S. cenus, George was 21 years old and Laura was 16 years old when they married. Family: F2271
 
208 According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, the household at 412 Fourth Street consisted of David W. Fiegenbaum, a 46 year old bank examiner and his wife, Rebecca C. Fiegenbaum, also age 46. They were both born in Illinois and were married at age 26. Also in the home were their three daughters, all born in Illinois and attending school: Elizabeth J. Fiegenbaum, age 14; Julia E. Fiegenbaum, age 13; and, Rebecca C. Fiegenbaum, age 12. Family: F1380
 
209 According to the 1930 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of August W. Brakemeyer, head of household, a 48 year old farmer; his wife, Ida M. Brakemeyer, age 40 and there eight children: Ester L. Brakemeyer (age 20), a grade school teacher; Edna L. Brakemeyer (age 18), in school; Orlando W. Brakemeyer (age 16), in school; Leroy W. Brakemeyer (age 14), in school; Darline C. Brakemeyer (age 10), in school; Louise C. Brakemeyer (age 7), in school; Calvin A. Brakemeyer (age 4 years, 7 months); and, Gladys M. Brakemeyer (age 1 year; 7 months). Family: F2352
 
210 According to the application for a marriage license and the marriage license, George L. Kramer, of Brighton, Macoupin County, Illinois, age 30, and Miss Marie L. Addicks, of Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri, age 24, were married by Rev. George B. Addicks. This was almost certainly Marie's father. Family: F1881
 
211 According to the death certificate of their son, William H., both parents were born in Warren County, Missouri. Further details of their lives, marriage and family are not currently known. Family: F2324
 
212 According to the Declaration for Widow's Pension, Anna and Conrad had 11 children, but only five were still alive in 1903, and all of these were over 16 years of age. Family: F176
 
213 According to the marriage certificate attached to the license, Donald and Margaret were married by Rev. Paul E. Gose, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, at Sweet Springs, Missouri. Mrs. Hilda Neher, Donald's mother, consented to the marriage by affidavit. Family: F1196
 
214 According to the marriage license, William A. Sawtell, of Powell, Park County, Wyoming, age 25, and Miss Helen M. Fiegenbaum, of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, age 24 were married at 372 [S?] Normal Parkway, Chicago. James A. Beebe, a Methodist Episcopal pastor officiated. Family: F2276
 
215 According to the YEAR enumeration, the household consisted of Henry William Steffgen, head of household, age 26, born in Nebraska, married, a farmer; Clara Marie Steffgen, wife, age 21, born in Nebraska, married; Mickel Philip Steffgen, son, age 2 years, 7 months, born in Nebraska, single; Paul Francis Steffgen, son, age 3 months, born in Nebraska, single. Family: F37
 
216 According to their marriage license, Henry A. Mordt, of Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri, and Meta C. Winter, of Truxton, Lincoln County, Missouri, were married by Rev. L. H. H. Winter. This is almost certainly Meta's brother, Louis Heinrich Hermann Winter. Following their marriage, Henry and Meta lived together on a farm in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri, not far from Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri. All of their eleven children were born at this home. Family: F527
 
217 According to their marriage license, they were married by "B. E. Niblack, Pastor of Oak Grove Ct. M. E. Church." Family: F1738
 
218 According to their marriage license, they were married by "Rev. H. M. Lissack, N. D." Family: F1755
 
219 According to their marriage license, they were married by Immanuel Theodor Seybold, Minister of the Gospel. Family: F1754
 
220 Adolph and Wilhelmine's marriage is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The "brothers and sisters of the couple" served as witnesses. Family: F1167
 
221 Adolph returned to Lippe to marry Charlotte. After the wedding, they travelled back to the USA. Family: F52
 
222 After attending high school in Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri and business college in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, Heinrich worked for two years in a general store at Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri. There he met and married Sophia Rabius. They moved to the Stönner family farm in Gasconade County, Missouri and Heinrich managed an uncle's store in Little Bay, Missouri. Family: F955
 
223 Agnes' maiden name is yet undetermined. Family: F460
 
224 Albert adopted Esther's twelve year old son, James. Family: F529
 
225 At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Family: F505
 
226 Almost three years to the day after the death of her first husband, Louise remarried, to her first husband's brother. Family: F1071
 
227 Although the couple had no children, Edith's obituary mentions that she was survived by two step sons, two step daughters, three step nephews, one step neice, a neice, a great neice and a great nephew. Family: F1200
 
228 Amalie is identified as coming from Pottenhausen. Family: F1102
 
229 An account of the 50th wedding anniversary of "Rev. and Mrs. William Fiegenbaum," celebrated on 27 September 1899 at Edwardsville, Illinois, noted that one of William's three brothers was "...Fred of Oregon, Missouri...." Family: F18
 
230 An account of the 50th wedding anniversary of "Rev. and Mrs. William Fiegenbaum," celebrated on 27 September 1899 at Edwardsville, Illinois, noted that one of William's three brothers was "...Rudolph of Garner, Iowa...." Family: F103
 
231 An obituary reports that the marriage took place on 25 December 1878. Another researchers states that the date was 15 December 1879. Family: F1870
 
232 Anna and William did not have any children. Family: F198
 
233 Anna was 22 years, 1 month and 8 days old when she married. Hermann may have been about 21 years old. One child, a son, was born to this marriage. Family: F91
 
234 Anna was 25 years, 8 months and 16 days old on her wedding day. Wilhelm may have been 28 years old. Family: F90
 
235 Anna was 26 years and 5 months old at the time of her second marriage, which took place 4 years, 3 months and 23 days after her first wedding. Johann was about 25 years of age. Two sons were born to this marriage. Family: F92
 
236 Anthony and Martha were the parents of one son and three daughters:
1) Blanche Thacher (26 September 1847 - ? ); married Marcus M. or A. Fisk.
2) Charlotte Gould Thacher (2 or 12 September 1850 - ? ).
3) Francis Hyde Thacher (22 January 1854 - ? ).
4) Jennie Maude Thacher (21 March 1857 - ? ).
 		Family: F2078
 
237 Apparently this couple had at least 4 sons. Further information about the marriage and the children is not known at this time. Family: F1460
 
238 Armin was a minister in the Evangelical and Reformed/United Church of Christ denomination and retired in Freeport, Illinois. He and Jane had five children. Family: F1535
 
239 Arthur and Hulda were married at Trinity Evangelical Church. Family: F1292
 
240 At her marriage, Christina was 24 years, 4 months and 2 days old. The date of marriage has also been reported as 2 October 1765. Family: F6
 
241 At present there are no further details for the marriage. Family: F1646
 
242 At present we have no information about this couple. Family: F1653
 
243 At the births of each child, the father and mother were the following ages, respectively: at Heinrich Wilhelm's birth (b. 1832): 23 years, 5 months and 15 days & 20 years, 11 months and 12 days; at Marie Elisabeth's (b. 1836): 27 years, 3 months and 14 days & 24 years, 9 months and 11 days; Christine Elisabeth's: 30 years, 4 months and 29 days & 27 years, 10 months and 26 days; Heinrich Wilhelm's (b. 1843): 33 years, 10 months and 23 days & 31 years, 4 months and 20 days; Maria Elisabeth's (b. 1845): 36 years and 1 month & 33 years, 6 months and 27 days; Anna Elisabeth's (b. 1847): 38 years, 1 month and 17 days & 35 years, 8 months and 14 days; Catharina's: 40 years, 10 months and 2 days & 38 years, 3 months and 29 days; Anna Elisabeth's (b. 1852): 43 years and 5 months & 40 years, 10 months and 27 days. Family: F74
 
244 At the time of her father's death in April 1928, "Mrs. Emily Pickenbrock" was identified at living at Des Moines, Iowa. Family: F144
 
245 At the time of her father's death in April 1928, "Mrs. Rosana McDougall" was identified at living at Des Moines, Iowa. Family: F142
 
246 At the time of her marriage, Anna Maria Christine used the Strate surname. Her husband, Johann Heinrich Budde, and their children also used the Strate surname.

   It was not an uncommon practice in parts of northwestern Germany for a husband to assume his wife's family name upon marriage if she inherited the property rights of the family farm. The children born to this couple also often took on the mother's family name. Evidence of this practice will often appear in church records when a person will be identified with two surnames joined by the word oder (=or) or by the word genannt (=named).
   Occasionally this practice will be less readily evident. Instead of the use of both surnames at once, one or the other of the names may also be used interchangeably during the course of the family's life, with no apparent consistency. At the births of their children, parents may sometimes be identified with both surnames together or with only one or the other of their family names. Later on, the children themselves may be recorded with one surname at their confirmation and perhaps another at the time of their own marriage.
   One generation earlier, when Anna Maria Christine's father, Johann Bernhard Starkebaum married and took over farm number 86 in Sonneborn, he was also known by his father-in-law's surname, Strate. His wife, Christine Elisabeth Strate oder Fischer, appears to have grown up under similar circumstances.

 		Family: F554
 
247 At the time of the marriage, Adolph was 26 years, 10 months and 6 days old and Christine was 23 years, 7 months and 10 days old. Family: F89
 
248 At the time of the marriage, Anna was 20 years, 9 months and 5 days old. J. H. W. Aufderhaar was 23 years, 3 months and 9 days.

At the births of each child, the father and mother were the following ages, respectively: at Heinrich Wilhelm's birth (b. 1832): 23 years, 5 months and 15 days & 20 years, 11 months and 12 days; at Marie Elisabeth's (b. 1836): 27 years, 3 months and 14 days & 24 years, 9 months and 11 days; Christine Elisabeth's: 30 years, 4 months and 29 days & 27 years, 10 months and 26 days; Heinrich Wilhelm's (b. 1843): 33 years, 10 months and 23 days & 31 years, 4 months and 20 days; Maria Elisabeth's (b. 1845): 36 years and 1 month & 33 years, 6 months and 27 days; Anna Elisabeth's (b. 1847): 38 years, 1 month and 17 days & 35 years, 8 months and 14 days; Catharina's: 40 years, 10 months and 2 days & 38 years, 3 months and 29 days; Anna Elisabeth's (b. 1852): 43 years and 5 months & 40 years, 10 months and 27 days. 		Family: F74
 
249 At the time of their marriage, Johann was 24 years, 4 months and 11 days old; Catharina was 31 years 9 months and 3 days old.

Lieselotte (Freese) Fiegenbaum, of Ladbergen, surmises that Catherina Elisabeth Grotholtmann was a sister to Anna Elsabein Grotholtmann (1746-1818), who married Hermann Wilhelm Fiegenbaum (1745-1813) on 5 August 1770.
 		Family: F5
 
250 At the time, Henry was living in Grafton and Clara was living in Geneva.

It should be noted that the Fillmore County marriage record, which includes the applicaton for marriage license, the marriage license, the marriage certificate, and a report of marriage in one document, contains a number of internal contradictions.
 		Family: F37
 

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