Steffgen, Henry William

Male 1893 - 1974  (81 years)


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  • Name Steffgen, Henry William 
    Born 26 Oct 1893  Stockham, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    • According to the 1900 enumeration of Farmers Valley Precinct, Henry Steffgen, age 6 (born October 1893 in Nebraska), lived with his parents Michel and Mary Steffgen, and with his two sisters, Elizabeth Steffgen (age 17) and Agnes Steffgen (age 9).
    Census 1910  Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    • According to the 1910 enumeration of Momence Township, Henry Steffgen, age 16 (born in Nebraska), lived with his parents "Nick Steffgen" (age 53) and Mary Steffgen (age 57), his sister, Elizabeth Steffgen (age 27), and the hired man, Henry Berkbigler (age 28).
    Died 22 Dec 1974  Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14, 15, 16, 17
    • The following transcriptions of obituaries for Henry W. Steffgen were provided by Jane Michel. Both notices originally appeared in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska. The first was published in December 1974; the second appeared on 2 January 1975.

                Grafton Rites for Henry W. Steffgen

           Henry W. Steffgen of Hastings, formerly of Geneva, passed away Sunday, December 22, 1974. He was 81.
           Funeral services will be conducted from St. Helena's Catholic church in Grafton at 10 a.m. Friday, December 27, 1974, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery, Grafton.


                Grafton Rites Are Held for Henry Steffgen

           Henry Steffgen, son of Michael and Marie Steffgen, was born October 26, 1893. He passed away December 22, 1974, at the Mary Lanning hospital in Hastings.
           He was united in marriage to Clara Spohn in 1916. To this union was born three sons; Michael, Paul and Lawrence, and one daughter, Alice.
           Henry, a former resident of Fillmore county, has made his home at Memory Manor of Exeter the past three years.
           Preceding him in death are his parents, Michael and Marie Steffgen; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Budler; also an infant sister.
           Survivors include his children; Michael of Salem, Ore.; Paul of Winthrop Arbor, Ill.; Lawrence of Tracy, Cal., and Mrs. William (Alice) Fiegenbaum of Albany, Ore., also a sister, Mrs. Hannah Berkbigler of Geneva and nieces and nephews.
           Rosary was held December 26 in Geneva. Funeral services were held at St. Helena church in Grafton, Friday, December 27, with Rev. Urban Schmitt officiating. Mrs. Paul O'Connor and daughters were in charge of the music.
           Pallbearers were Wayne Budler, Bernard Budler, Joseph Reinsch, W. W. Biegert, Floyd Pontine and Cecil Perkins, nephews of the deceased. Burial was in the family lot in the Holy Cross cemetery in Grafton. Farmer & Son Funeral Home of Geneva was in charge.
    Buried 27 Dec 1974  Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [18, 19, 20
    • According to obituaries, funeral services were held at St. Helena's Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, on the eastern edge of town.
    Person ID I87  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 8 Mar 2011 

    Father Steffgen, Michael P.,   b. 12 Jul 1856,   d. 30 Apr 1931, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Blum, Maria K.,   b. 24 Oct 1858, Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1944, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Census (family) 1880  Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [21
    • 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.
    Married 2 Jan 1880  Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [22, 23, 24, 25, 26
    • According to an obituary for Mrs. Marie Steffgen, the couple had 5 children, one of whom died in infancy.
    Census (family) 1900  Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    • 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).
    Census (family) 1910  Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    • 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.
    Census (family) 1920  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [27
    • 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.
    Census (family) 1930  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [28
    • 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 ID F2200  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Spohn, Clara Marie,   b. 7 May 1898, Utica, Seward County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jul 1966, Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 19 Jun 1916  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
    • Henry and Clara were married by Rev. Bernard Sproll. Jack Walter and Rosa Spohn were the witnesses.

      It should be noted that the Fillmore County marriage record, which includes the application for marriage license, the marriage license, the marriage certificate, and a report of marriage in one document, contains a number of internal contradictions. According to this document, the marriage may have taken place on either the 19th or the 20th of June, at either Grafton or Geneva, Nebraska.
    Marriage License 19 Jun 1916  Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [35
    • 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 application for marriage license, the marriage license, the marriage certificate, and a report of marriage in one document, contains a number of internal contradictions.
    Residence (family) 1917  Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [36
    • 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.
    Census (family) 1920  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [37
    • 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.
    Census (family) 1930  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [37, 38
    • 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.
    Children 
     1. Steffgen, Michael Philip,   b. 23 May 1917, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Oct 2004, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
     2. Steffgen, Paul Francis,   b. 15 Oct 1919,   d. 3 Oct 1992, Gassville, Baxter County, Arkansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     3. Steffgen, Lawrence E.,   b. Abt 1922,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +4. Steffgen, Alice Louise,   b. 22 Sep 1923, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1982, Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)
    Last Modified 6 Aug 2018 
    Family ID F37  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Henry Steffgen, child of Michael Steffgen and Mary Blum, was born on 26 October 1893.

    2. [S117] United States. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index (Washington, D.C.: Social Security Administration), Accessed in May 2009 through Ancestry.com.
      Henry Steffgen. Social Security Number: 507-07-2232, issued in Nebraska before 1951. Born on 26 October 1893.

    3. [S179] Ancestry.com (library edition), World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (http://search.ancestrylibrary.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482 in December 2017), Accessed in May 2009.
      Registration card entered on 5 June [1917?] at Momence Precinct, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
           Side 1: 1) Full name: Henry Steffgen. Age: 23 years. 2) Home address: Grafton, Nebraska. 3) Date of birth: 26 October 1893. 4) Citizenship: natural born. 5) Place of birth: Stockham, Nebraska.

    4. [S25] Marriage license, Fillmore County, Nebraska; Number 607; June 1916.
      Digital image of Fillmore County Marriage Records, Book 6, page 607 provided by Jane Michel, a single document comprising: 1) Application for Marriage License; 2) Marriage License; 3) Certificate of Marriage; 4) Report of Marriage.
           Application for Marriage License filed by Henry W. Steffgen, of Fillmore County, Nebraska and signed by County Judge W. R. Fulton on 16 June 1916.

           Marriage License for "Henry W. Steffgen" and "Clara Spohn" signed by County Judge W. R. Fulton on 19 June 1919 [sic].
           Henry W. Steffgen: age 22; white; born in Hamilton County, "Neb" [Nebraska]; residing in Grafton, "Nebr".
           By calculation from the information provided by the marriage license, Henry would have been born about 1893-1894.

    5. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 5.
      Henry W. Steffgen, a child of Michael P. Steffgen and Mary C. Bloom, was born on 26 October 1893. Jane cited "World War I Draft Registration."

    6. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 2 January 1975.
      Obituary for Henry W. Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Henry Steffgen, son of Michael and Marie Steffgen, was born October 26, 1893."

    7. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1900. NARA microfilm T623, roll 929, page 4 A.
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Michel Steffgen household, 1900 U.S. census, Hamilton County, Nebraska, population schedule, Farmers Valley Precinct, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 70, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 1 June 1900, dwelling 61, family 61, lines 31-35.
           In the household was: Steffgen, Henry; son; white; male; born October 1893; age 6; single; born in Nebraska.

    8. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910. NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 2 B (image 1,305).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Nick Steffgen household, 1910 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Momence Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 4, census sheet 2 B, enumerated 18 April 1910, dwelling 35, family 35, lines 55-59.
           In the household was: Steffgen, Henry; son; male; white; age 16; single; born in Nebraska.

    9. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1920. NARA microfilm T625, roll 985, page 2 A (image 966).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Henry William Steffgen household, 1920 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Geneva, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 29, census sheet 2 A, enumerated 6-7 January 1920, dwelling 33, family 33, lines 39-42.
           In the household was: Steffgen, Henry William; age 26; married; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; farmer.

    10. [S48] Cemetery or burial marker, Holy Cross Cemetery; Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
      Digital images of markers in Holy Cross Cemetery attached to an email ("Steffgen Gravestones" on 1 June 2009) from Jane Michel to J. Mark Fiegenbaum.
           The footmarker for Henry W. Steffgen is inscribed: "Son | Henry W. | Oct. 26, 1893 | Dec. 22, 1974"

    11. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1900. NARA microfilm T623, roll 929, page 4 A.
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Michel Steffgen household, 1900 U.S. census, Hamilton County, Nebraska, population schedule, Farmers Valley Precinct, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 70, census sheet 4 A, enumerated 1 June 1900, dwelling 61, family 61, lines 31-35.
           The household consisted of: 31) Steffgen, Michel; head; white; male; born July 1856; age 43; married, for 20 years; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; immigrated to USA in 1869; in USA for 31 years; naturalized citizen; farmer; can read; can write; speaks English; owns the home; free of mortgage; farm; # of farm schedule=62. 32) Steffgen, Mary; wife; white; female; born October 1858; age 41; married; mother of 5 children, 4 still living; born in Wisconsin; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; can read; can write; speaks English. 33) Steffgen, Elizabeth; daughter; white; female; born November 1882; age 17; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; at school; attended school 5 months; can read; can write; speaks English. 34) Steffgen, Agnes; daughter; white; female; born June 1890; age 9; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; at school; attended school 4 months; can read; can write; speaks English. 35) Steffgen, Henry; son; white; male; born October 1893; age 6; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin.

    12. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1910. NARA microfilm T624, roll 845, page 2 B (image 1,305).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Nick Steffgen household, 1910 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Momence Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 4, census sheet 2 B, enumerated 18 April 1910, dwelling 35, family 35, lines 55-59.
           The household consisted of: 55) Steffgen, Nick; head; male; white; age 53; married (first); married for 30 years; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; immigrated to USA in 18[81?]; naturalized citizen; speaks English; farmer; general farm; "Emp" [employer?]; can read; can write; owns home; free of mortgage; home is a farm; # of farm schedule=35. 56) Steffgen, Mary; wife; female; white; age 57; married (first); married for 30 years; mother of 5 children, 4 still living; born in Wisconsin; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; trade or profession="none"; can read; can write. 57) Steffgen, Elizebeth; daughter; female; white; age 27; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; trade or profession="none"; can read; can write. 58) Steffgen, Henry; son; male; white; age 16; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; trade or profession="none"; can read; can write; attended school since 1 Sept. 1909. 59) Berkigler, Henry; hired man; male; white; age 28; single; born in Missouri; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; farm laborer; working out; "w" [working on own account?]; out of work on 15 April 1910=no; out of work 12 weeks in 1909; can read; can write.
           It seems likely that Henry Berkigler, hired man, is the person who married Elizabeth Steffgen.

    13. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Henry Steffgen died in December 1974 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; age 81.

    14. [S117] United States. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index (Washington, D.C.: Social Security Administration), Accessed in May 2009 through Ancestry.com.
      Henry Steffgen. Social Security Number: 507-07-2232, issued in Nebraska before 1951. Born on 26 October 1893. Died in December 1974. Last residence was Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, 68631.

    15. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 5.
      Henry W. Steffgen died on 22 December 1974 at Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska at age 81.

    16. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); December 1974.
      Obituary for Henry W. Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.

    17. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 2 January 1975.
      Obituary for Henry W. Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.

    18. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 5.
      Henry W. Steffgen was buried on 27 December 1974 at "Grafton, Fillmore, NE, Holy Cross Cemetery."

    19. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); December 1974.
      Obituary for Henry W. Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Funeral services will be conducted from St. Helena's Catholic church in Grafton at 10 a.m. Friday, December 27, 1974, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery, Grafton."

    20. [S48] Cemetery or burial marker, Holy Cross Cemetery; Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
      Digital images of markers in Holy Cross Cemetery attached to an email ("Steffgen Gravestones" on 1 June 2009) from Jane Michel to J. Mark Fiegenbaum.
           Jane reported that Holy Cross Cemetery is located on Road 7, on the eastern edge of Grafton.
           There is a large marker for the Steffgen family plot, and footmarkers for Michael P. Steffgen, Maria Steffgen, and Henry W. Steffgen.
           The footmarker for Henry W. Steffgen is inscribed: "Son | Henry W. | Oct. 26, 1893 | Dec. 22, 1974"

    21. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1880. NARA microfilm T9, roll 1429, page 155.2.
      Access through Ancestry.com in May 2009.
           Michael Stiffgen [sic] household, 1880 U.S. census, Iowa County, Wisconsin, population schedule, City of Mineral Point, Supervisor’s District 147, Enumeration District 156, census sheet 2 [B], enumerated 1 June 1880, Fountain Street, dwelling 17, family 21, lines 34-35.
           The household consisted of: 34) Stiffgen, Michael; white; male; age 25; married; laborer; unemployed 4 months in census year; born in Luxembergh [sic]; father born in Luxembergh [sic]; mother born in Luxembergh [sic]. 35) Stiffgen, Mary; white; female; age 21; wife; married; keeping house; born in Wisconsin; father born in Prussia; mother born in Prussia.
           Living in the same dwelling and enumerated as household number 20 (on line 33) was: Bluum, Kate; white; female; age 53; widowed; keeping house; born in Prussia; father born in Prussia; mother born in Prussia.
           By calculation from the information provided, Michael would have been born about 1854-1855; Mary would have been born about 1858-1859; and Kate would have been born about 1826-1827.

    22. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Michael Steffgen and Mary Blum were married. No date or place given.

    23. [S113] Web site, Wisconsin Historical Society.
      Marriage Record Details. (http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/index.asp?id=1930164&record_type=m). Accessed on 4 May 2009.
           Maria Blum; married on 2 January 1880 in Iowa County; volume 2, page 0385.

    24. [S177] Ancestry.com (library edition), Wisconsin Marriages, pre-1907 [database on-line].
      Provo, Utah: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Accessed on 4 May 2009.
           Original data taken from Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Wisconsin Vital Record Index, pre-1907. Madison, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Vital Records Division.
           "Michael Steffgun" and "Maria Blum" were married on 2 January 1880 in Iowa County; volume 02, page 0385.

    25. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); January 1945.
      Obituary for Mrs. Marie Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Marie Bloom was born in Mineral Point, Wis., October 24, 1858. January 22, 1880, she was married to Michael Steffgen. To this union five children were born, one dying in infancy. The family came to Nebraska in 1881 and lived in Hamilton and Fillmore counties."

    26. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 2.
      Michael P. Steffgen and Mary C. Bloom were married on 22 January 1880. No place given.

    27. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1920. NARA microfilm T625, roll 985, page 1A.
      Access through Ancestry.com in May 2009.
           Mike Steffgen household, 1920 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Geneva, Ward 3, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 32, census sheet 1 A, enumerated 2 January 1920, Center Street, dwelling 7, family 7, lines 14-15.
           The household consisted of: 14) Steffgen, Mike; head; rents home; male; white; age 63; married; immigrated to US in 1869; naturalized; can read; can write; born in Germany; mother tongue=German; father born in Germany; mother tongue=German; mother born in Germany; mother tongue=German; speaks English; occupation=none. 15) Steffgen, Mary K.; wife; female; white; age 61; married; can read; can write; born in Wisconsin; mother tongue=German; father born in German [sic]; mother tongue=German; mother born in German [sic]; mother tongue=German; speaks English; occupation=none.
           By calculation from the information provided, Mike would have been born about 1856-1857 and Mary would have been born about 1858-1859.

    28. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 16 B (image 714).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Mike Steffgen household, 1930 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Geneva, Ward 3, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 16 B, enumerated 21 April 1930 by Maude M. Fiegenbaum, 435 C[?] Street, dwelling 471, family 487, lines 59-60.
           The household consisted of: 59) Steffgen, Mike; head; owner; value of home=1500; family does not live on a farm; male, white; age 73; married; age 23 at marriage; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=no; can read and write; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; native language before coming to US=German; immigrated to US in 1869; naturalized citizen; speaks English; occupation=none. 60) Steffen, Marie C.; wife; female; white; age 71; married; age 21 at marriage; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=no; can read and write; born in Wisconsin; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none.
           The enumeration was conducted by Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum.

    29. [S5] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Genealogical research.
      Henry Steffgen and Clara Spohn were married. No date or place given.

    30. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Henry Steffgen and Clara Spohn were married about 1917.

    31. [S30] Certificate of Marriage, Fillmore County, Nebraska; Number 607; June 1916.
      Digital image of Fillmore County Marriage Records, Book 6, page 607 provided by Jane Michel, a single document comprising: 1) Application for Marriage License; 2) Marriage License; 3) Certificate of Marriage; 4) Report of Marriage.
           Certificate of Marriage signed by "Rev. Bernard Sproll" on 20 June 1916.
           Rev. Sprall certified that "Henry W. Steffgen" and "Miss Clara Spohn" were married on 19 June 1916 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Witnesses were Jack Walter and Rosa Spohn.

           Report of Marriage signed by County Judge W. R. Fulton.
           Henry W. Steffgen: residence=Grafton; color or race=[blank]; age at last birthday=22; single; number of marriage=[blank]; birthplace=Hamilton County, Nebraska; occupation=farming; name of father or guardian=Mike Steffgen; birthplace of father=Germany; maiden name of mother=Bloom Mary; birthplace of mother=Atlantic Ocean.
           Clara Spohn: residence=Geneva, Nebraska; color or race=[blank]; age at last birthday=18; single; number of marriage=[blank]; birthplace=Seward; occupation=[blank]; name of father or guardian=Philip Spohn; birthplace of father=Illinois; maiden name of mother=Mary Braden; birthplace of mother=Illinois.
           Date of license: 19 June 1916.
           Date of marriage: 20 [sic] June 1916.
           Place of marriage: Fillmore County; City of Grafton [sic].
           Ceremony performed by "Father Sproll".

           In this single document, note that the contradictions in the reported date of the marriage and the reported place of marriage.

    32. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. pages 5-7.
      Henry W. Steffgen and Clara Marie Spohn were married on 19 June 1916 at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Jane cited "Fillmore County NE Marriages, HSHS, Lincoln From Original Book 6, #607."

    33. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 2 January 1975.
      Obituary for Henry W. Steffgen. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "He was united in marriage to Clara Spohn in 1916. To this union was born three sons; Michael, Paul and Lawrence, and one daughter, Alice."

    34. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); 28 July 1966.
      A transcription and digital image of an obituary for Clara M. Steffgen was provided by Jane Michel.
           "She was married to Henry Steffgen at Grafton June 20, 1919, by Rev. B. Sproll."
           The Certificate of Marriage, signed by Rev. Bernard Sproll and filed in Fillmore County, certifies that the marriage took place at Geneva, Nebraska on 19 June 1916. It should be noted that the entire document contains numerous contradictions relating to dates and places. Nevertheless, it seems fairly certain that the marriage occurred in 1916, not 1919.

    35. [S25] Marriage license, Fillmore County, Nebraska; Number 607; June 1916.
      Digital image of Fillmore County Marriage Records, Book 6, page 607 provided by Jane Michel, a single document comprising: 1) Application for Marriage License; 2) Marriage License; 3) Certificate of Marriage; 4) Report of Marriage.
           Application for Marriage License filed by Henry W. Steffgen, of Fillmore County, Nebraska and signed by County Judge W. R. Fulton on 16 June 1916.

           Marriage License for "Henry W. Steffgen" and "Clara Spohn" signed by County Judge W. R. Fulton on 19 June 1919 [sic].
           Henry W. Steffgen: age 22; white; born in Hamilton County, "Neb" [Nebraska]; residing in Grafton, "Nebr".
           Clara Spohn: age 18; white; born in Geneva, "Neb"; residing in Geneva, "Neb".

    36. [S179] Ancestry.com (library edition), World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (http://search.ancestrylibrary.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482 in December 2017), Accessed in May 2009.
      Transcription of registration card.
           Side 1: 1) Full name: Henry Steffgen. Age: 23 years. 2) Home address: Grafton, Nebraska. 3) Date of birth: 26 October 1893. 4) Citizenship: natural born. 5) Place of birth: Stockham, Nebraska. 7) Occupation: farmer. 9) Dependents: wife and one child. 10) Marital status: married; Race: cau.
           Side 2: 1) Build: medium; slender. 2) Color of eyes: gray; Color of hair: brown.
           Registration card entered on 5 June [1917?] at Momence Precinct, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    37. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1920. NARA microfilm T625, roll 985, page 2 A (image 966).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Henry William Steffgen household, 1920 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Geneva, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 29, census sheet 2 A, enumerated 6-7 January 1920, dwelling 33, family 33, lines 39-42.
           The household consisted of: 39) Steffgen, Henry William; head; home is rented; male; white; age 26; married; can read; can write; born in Nebraska/mother tongue=[illegible and 'x'ed out]; father born in Germany/mother tongue=German; mother born in Wisconsin/mother tongue=German [German 'x'ed out]; speaks English; farmer; general farming; "o.a." [working on own account?]; # on farm schedule=33. 40) Steffgen, Clara Marie; wife; female; white; age 21; married; can read; can write; born in Nebraska/mother tongue=[illegible and 'x'ed out]; father born in New York/mother tongue=German [German 'x'ed out]; mother born in Illinois/mother tongue=German [German 'x'ed out]; speaks English; trade or profession=none. 41) Steffgen, Mickel Philip; son; male; white; age 2 years, 7 months; single; can read [sic]; can write [sic]; born in Nebraska/mother tongue=[illegible and 'x'ed out]; father born in Nebraska/mother tongue=German [German 'x'ed out]; mother born in Nebraska/mother tongue=German [German 'x'ed out]; speaks English; trade or profession=none. 42) Steffgen, Paul Francis; son; male; white; age 3 months; single; born in Nebraska/mother tongue=[illegible and 'x'ed out]; father born in Nebraska/mother tongue=German [German 'x'ed out]; mother born in Nebraska/mother tongue=German [German 'x'ed out]; speaks English ["yes" crossed out]; trade or profession=none.

    38. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930. NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, page 14 A (image 709).
      Access through Ancestry.com in April 2009.
           Henry W Steffgen household, 1930 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Geneva, Ward 3, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 14 A, enumerated 7 April 1930 by Maude M. Fiegenbaum, 326 8th Street, dwelling 399, family 412, lines 11-16.
           The household consisted of: 11) Steffgen, Henry N.; head; rents home; monthly rent=12; has radio; does not live on a farm; male; white; age 36; married; age 23 at marriage; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=no; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; occupation=mechanic; industry or business=garage; at work on last regular work day; not a military veteran. 12) Steffgen, Clara M.; wife; female; white; age 31; married; age 18 at marriage; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=no; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; occupation=none.
      13) Steffgen, Michael P.; son; male; white; age 12; single; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=yes; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Nebraska; mother born in Nebraska; speaks English; occupation=none. 14) Steffgen, Paul F.; son; male; white; age 10; single; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=yes; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Nebraska; mother born in Nebraska; speaks English; occupation=none. 15) Steffgen, Lawrence E.; son; male; white; age 8; single; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=yes; whether able to read and write=yes, over-written with "O"; born in Nebraska; father born in Nebraska; mother born in Nebraska; whether able to speak English=yes, crossed out; occupation=none. 16) Steffgen, Alice L.; daughter; female; white; age 6; single; attended school or college since 1 Sept. 1929=yes; whether able to read and write=yes, over-written with "O"; born in Nebraska; father born in Nebraska; mother born in Nebraska; whether able to speak English=yes, crossed out; occupation=none.
           The enumeration was conducted by Maude Mary (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum.