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  • Name Spohn, Clara Marie 
    Born 7 May 1898  Utica, Seward County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Female 
    Census 1900  Seward County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    • According to the 1900 enumeration of L Precinct, Clara M. Spohn lived with her sister, Rosa L., both of whom were children of Philip and his second wife, Mary A. Braden. Also in the household were Clara's two step-brothers, "Willie A." and John L., children from her father's first marriage, to Frances Drummer.
    Census 1910  Madison Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    • According to the 1910 enumeration, Clara M. Spohn (age 11) lived with her parents, Philip and Mary A. Spohn, and her sisters, Rosa L. Spohn (age 10), "Eiva S. Spohn" (age 8), and "Josia L. Spohn" (age 6).
    Residence 1936  Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    • According to her obituary, Clara moved to Albany, Oregon in 1936.
    Died 21 Jul 1966  Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14, 15, 16] 
    • The following is a transcription of an obituary for Clara (Spohn) Steffgen provided by Jane Michel, who reported that the obituary was published by The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, on 28 July 1966.

                Clara Steffgen Former Genevan Dies In Oregon

           "Clara M. Steffgen, former Fillmore county resident, passed away at the General Hospital in Albany, Ore., July 21, 1966, at the age of 68. She became ill shortly after arising the day before and entered the hospital. Next day she suffered a heart attack that proved fatal. She had been the housekeeper for St. Mary's Catholic church rectory in Albany the past 14 years.
           "Clara Marie Braden was born at Utica, Neb., May 7, 1898. The family moved to Fillmore county in her youth and she received her education in the schools in this county. She was married to Henry Steffgen at Grafton June 20, 1919, by Rev. B. Sproll. She resided near Grafton and in Geneva until she moved to Albany, Ore., in 1936. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and had taken part in many church activities since living there.
           "Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum of Albany; three sons, Michael of Salem, Ore., Paul of Waukegan, Ill., and Lawrence of Erling, Cal.; three sisters, Mrs. H. H. O'Donnell of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Frank Collicotte of Grand Junction, Col., and Mrs. Larry Ayres of Albany; two half-brothers, John Spohn and Bill Spohn of Antioch, Cal., and 11 grandchildren.
           "Requiem Mass was celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's church in Albany, Father Martin W. Doherty officiating. Interment was in Willamette Memorial park.
           "Mrs. Steffgen's sister Josie, Mrs. Collicotte, had been visiting in Albany on a vacation trip and the two had had a good visit. The son Lawrence came from Erling, Cal., for the service, bringing Susan Fiegenbaum, who had been visiting there."

           According to the Fillmore County, Nebraska record of the marriage of Clara and Henry W. Steffgen, Clara's maiden name was Spohn. The maiden name mentioned in this obituary is actually the maiden name of Clara's mother.
           It should be noted that the county record of the marriage contains many internal contradictions. According to the document, the marriage occurred on either June 19 or 20 at either Geneva or Grafton, Nebraska. Although the document does at one place give the year of the marriage as 1919 (the year also reported in the obituary), all of the remaining mentions of the year of the marriage in the county marriage record uses 1916.
    Buried 23 Jul 1966  Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [17, 18] 
    • A requiem mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Clara was buried at Willamette Memorial Park.
    Person ID I88  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 8 Mar 2011 

    Father Spohn, Philip,   b. Abt 1852, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Braden, Mary A.,   b. Abt 1875, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Marriage License 29 Sep 1896  Seward County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [19] 
    • At the time, Philip was residing in Utica, Seward County, Nebraska and Mary was living in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    Married 5 Oct 1896  Utica, Seward County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [20] 
    • Philip and Marry were married by "L. A. Dumphy, Catholic Priest." Witnesses were Philip Braden, of Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska and Kate Heser, of Utica, Seward County, Nebraska.
    Census (family) 1900  Seward County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    • 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.
    Census (family) 1910  Madison Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    • 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.
    Census (family) 1920  Madison Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [21] 
    • 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.
    Census (family) 1930  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [22] 
    • 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 ID F2207  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Steffgen, Henry William,   b. 26 Oct 1893, Stockham, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Dec 1974, Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 19 Jun 1916  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28] 
    • 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  [29] 
    • 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  [30] 
    • 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  [31] 
    • 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  [31, 32] 
    • 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.
      Clara Spohn was born on 7 May 1898.

    2. [S117] United States. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index (Washington, D.C.: Social Security Administration), Accessed in May 2009 through Ancestry.com.
      Clara Steffgen. Social Security Number: 541-12-8297; issued in Oregon before 1951. Born on 7 May 1898.

    3. [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].
           Clara Spohn: age 18; white; born in Geneva, "Neb"; residing in Geneva, "Neb".
           By calculation from the information provided by the marriage license, Clara would have been born about 1897-1898.
           In this single document, compare Clara's birthplace in the report of marriage with the birthplace in the marriage license.

    4. [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.
           Report of Marriage signed by County Judge W. R. Fulton.
           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.
           In this single document, compare Clara's birthplace in the report of marriage with the birthplace in the marriage license.

    5. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 6.
      Clara Marie Spohn was born on 7 May 1898 at Utica, York County, Nebraska. Jane cited the "Social Security Death Index." Her parents were Philip Spohn (born about 1853) and Mary A. Braden (born in 1876).

    6. [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.
           "Clara Marie Braden was born at Utica, Neb., May 7, 1898. The family moved to Fillmore county in her youth and she received her education in the schools in this county."
           "Braden" was the maiden name of Clara's mother. Clara's maiden name was "Spohn."

    7. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1900. NARA microfilm T623, roll 940.
      Access through Ancestry.com June 2009.
           Philip Spohn household, 1900 U.S. census, Seward County, Nebraska, population schedule, L Precinct, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 151, census sheets 2 B and 3 A, enumerated 1-8 June 1900, dwelling 43. family 46. lines 96-100 (page 2 B) and line 1 (page 3A).
           In the household was: Spohn Clara M.; daughter; white; female; born May 1899; age 2; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois.
           The enumeration reports Clara's birth date as May 1899 and Rosa's birth date as December 1899. Other sources indicate that Clara was actually born in May 1898.

    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 6A (image 1,296).
      Access through Ancestry.com in June 2009.
      Philip Spohn household, 1910 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Madison Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 33, census sheet 6 A, enumerated 6-7 May 1910, dwelling 112, family 112, lines 18-23.
           In the household was: Spohn, Clara M.; daughter; female; white; age 11; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write; attended school.
           By calculation from the information provided, Clara would have been born about 1898-1899.

    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, Clara Marie; wife; female; white; age 21; married; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois.

    10. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1900. NARA microfilm T623, roll 940.
      Access through Ancestry.com June 2009.
           Philip Spohn household, 1900 U.S. census, Seward County, Nebraska, population schedule, L Precinct, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 151, census sheets 2 B and 3 A, enumerated 1-8 June 1900, dwelling 43. family 46. lines 96-100 (page 2 B) and line 1 (page 3A).
           The household consisted of: 096) Spohn, Philip; head; white; male; born March 1856; age 44; married, for 4 years; born in New York; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; farmer; can read; can write; can speak English; owns home; owns free of mortgage; home=farm; #46 on farm schedule. 097) Spohn, Braden A.; wife; white; female; born July 1876; age 24; married, for 4 years; mother of 4, 4 still living; born in Illinois; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; can read; can write; can speak English. 098) Spohn, Willie A.; son; white; male; born June 1884; age 15; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; at school; attended school 5 months; can read; can write; can speak English. 099) Spohn, John L.; son; white; male; born September 1889; age 10; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; at school; attended school 8 months; can read; can write; can speak English. 100) Spohn Clara M.; daughter; white; female; born May 1899; age 2; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois. 01) Spohn, Rose L; daughter; white; female; born December 1899; age ?/12; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois.
           Philip Spohn was married to Mary A. Braden in October 1896. The two sons in the household are from Philip's first marriage, to Frances Drummer.

    11. [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 6A (image 1,296).
      Access through Ancestry.com in June 2009.
      Philip Spohn household, 1910 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Madison Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 33, census sheet 6 A, enumerated 6-7 May 1910, dwelling 112, family 112, lines 18-23.
           The household consisted of: 18) Spohn, Philip; head; male; white; age 56; married (second); married for 13 years; born in New York; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; farmer; truck farmer; o.a. [works on own account]; can read; can write; owns home; free of mortgage; home=farm; #102 on farm schedule. 19) Spohn, Mary A.; wife; female; white; age 37; married (first); married for 13 years; mother of 4 children, 4 still living; born in Illinois; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write. 20) Spohn, Clara M.; daughter; female; white; age 11; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write; attended school. 21) Spohn, Rosa L.; daughter; female; white; age 10; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write; attended school. 22) Spohn, Eiva S.; daughter; female; white; age 8; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; occupation=none; attended school. 23) Spohn, Josia L.; daughter; female; white; age 6; single; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; occupation=none; attended school.

    12. [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 resided near Grafton and in Geneva until she moved to Albany, Ore., in 1936."

    13. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Clara Spohn died on 21 July 1966 at Albany, Linn County, Oregon; age 68.

    14. [S117] United States. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index (Washington, D.C.: Social Security Administration), Accessed in May 2009 through Ancestry.com.
      Clara Steffgen. Social Security Number: 541-12-8297; issued in Oregon before 1951. Born on 7 May 1898. Died in July 1966. Last residence was Albany, Linn County, Oregon, 97321.

    15. [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.

    16. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 6.
      Clara Marie Spohn died on 21 July 1966 at Albany, Linn County, Oregon. Jane cited the "Social Security Death Index" and the "Oregon Death Index, 1903-98."

    17. [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.
           "Requiem Mass was celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's church in Albany, Father Martin W. Doherty officiating. Interment was in Willamette Memorial park."

    18. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, From the file (Michael & Mary Steffgen.doc) emailed on 30 May 2009. page 6.
      Clara Marie Spohn was buried on 22 July 1966 at Albany, Linn County, Oregon in Willamette Memorial Park.

    19. [S25] Marriage license, Seward County, Nebraska Marriage Record; 1896; Book 5, page 354.
      Digital image of Affidavit on Application for Marriage License, Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage provided by Jane Michel.
           In an Affidavit on Application for Marriage License and a Marriage License, both signed by Seward County Judge Alfred Hiller on 29 September 1896, Philip Spohn applied for a marriage license for himself and Miss Mary A. Braden.
           Philip Spohn: age 44; white; born in New York; residing in Utica; father's name=John; mother's name=Guna Gunda Bean.
           Mary A. Braden: age 20; white; born in Illinois; residing in Exeter; father's name=Philip; mother's name=Clara.

    20. [S30] Certificate of Marriage, Seward County, Nebraska Marriage Record; 1896; Book 5, page 354.
      Digital image of Affidavit on Application for Marriage License, Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage provided by Jane Michel.
           Certificate of Marriage signed on 5 October 1896 by "L. A. Dumphy, Catholic Priest" certified that Mr. Philip Spohn and Miss Mary A. Braden were married on 5 October 1896 at Utica, Seward County, Nebraska. Witnesses were Philip Braden, of Exeter, Filmore [sic] County, and Kate Heser, of Utica, Seward County.
           The Certificate of Marriage was filed with the County Court on 6 October 1896.

    21. [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 5 A (image 1,124).
      Access through Ancestry.com in June 2009.
           Phillip Spohn household, 1920 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Madison Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 38, census sheet 5 A, enumerated 16 January 1920, dwelling 101, family 101, lines 17-19.
           The household consisted of: 17) Spohn, Phillip; head; owner; free of mortgage; male; white; age 69; married; can read; can write; born in New York; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; farmer; general farm; O A [works on own account?]; #95 on farm schedule. 18) Spohn, Mary A.; wife; female; white; age 44; married; can read; can write; born in Illinois; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none. 19) Spohn, Josephine; daughter; female; white; age 15; single; attended school; can read; can write; born in Nebraska; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; occupation=none.

    22. [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 A (image 713).
      Access through Ancestry.com in June 2009.
           Phillip Spohn household, 1930 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Geneva, Ward 3, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 13, census sheet 16 A, enumerated 19 April 1930 by Maude M. Fiegenbaum, 519 F Street, dwelling 460, family 476, lines 26-27.
           The household consisted of: 26) Spohn, Phillip; head; owner; value of home=5,000; owns a radio; does not live on a farm; male; white; age 76; married; age at first marriage=40 [sic]; attended school since April 1, 1919=no; can read and write; born in New York; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; no occupation. 27) Spohn, Mary; wife; female; white; age 54; married; age at first marriage=20; attended school since April 1, 1919=no; can read and write; born in Illinois; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; no occupation.

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

    24. [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.

    25. [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.

    26. [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."

    27. [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."

    28. [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.

    29. [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".

    30. [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.

    31. [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).
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           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.

    32. [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).
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           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.


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