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  • Name Hopken, Elsie Tina Marguerite 
    Born 25 May 1911  Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    • Elsie was born near Bruning, Nebraska, the youngest of Christian and Anna (Oellien) Hopken's 12 children.
    Gender Female 
    Baptism 13 Aug 1911  Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 8, 9, 10] 
    Address:
    St. John's German Lutheran Church 
    • She was baptized at St. John's German Lutheran Church. Founded in 1887, the congregation changed its name in 1945 to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and ceased holding services in the German language. In 1954, the name changed again, to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
    Census 1920  Belle Prairie Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    • According to the 1920 enumeration, Elsie Hopken, age 8, born in Nebraska and single, attending school, lived at home with her parents, Chris Hopken (age 56) and Anna Hopken (age 52), both born in Germany. Also in the home were three sisters: Anna Hopken (age 21); Martha Hopken (age 15) and Alma Hopken (age 11). All were single, and Martha and Alma were attending school.
    Census 1930  Belle Prairie Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    • According to the 1930 enumeration, Alsie Hopkins, age 18 and single, lived at home with her parents, Chris (age 65) and Anna Hopkins (age 63). Also in the home were two other siblings: Alma Hopkins (age 21) and Chris Hopken, Jr. (age 37). The enumerator had some difficulties spelling the names of members of the household.
    Died 7 Feb 1999  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14, 15, 16] 

    •      The following is a transcription of an obituary provided by Jane Michel. It was published in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska) on 17 February 1999.

           Elsie Marguerite Reinsch was born to Christ and Anna Oellien Hopken on May 25, 1911, near Bruning, the youngest of 12 children in the family. She passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital on Feb. 7, 1999, at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 12 days.
           Elsie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Evangelical Lutheran Church near Ohiowa. She attended Prairie Grove School District No. 37 for 8 years and then started Strang High School in 1924, graduating in 1928 as valedictorian of her class. She planned on going to Normal Training, but due to the dry years and tornado destruction on her father's farm it was not possible at this time. She took up domestic work such as cleaning, sewing, wallpapering, laundry or whatever work she could find.
           On Aug. 18, 1931, she was married to Ernest J. Reinsch and they were blessed with two sons, Richard and Dean. They farmed near Ohiowa, Geneva, and Strang. In September of 1939, her husband Ernest died, leaving her with the boys. She was helping her mother and brother take care of her father at that time. Her father passed away in 1940 and in 1942, she moved in with her mother and brother, Christ Hopken, Jr. She remained on the farm until 1965, when she built a new home and moved to Geneva. She remained there until her health failed about a year ago.
           Elsie was a member of Belle Prairie Extension Club for 70 years, a former 4-H leader, enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and taught Sunday School for many years. She was appointed assessor of Belle Prairie Township in 1947, and remained at this post until 1953, when she was called to the County Assessors office as clerk, under the direction of Margaret Johnson. After the election of 1954, she worked for Charles Miller for one year and upon his resignation she was appointed to fill the vacancy as County Assessor. She was elected County Assessor in 1958, and held this position until 1986, when she reluctantly retired. Elsie was a very dedicated elected County Official and developed many lasting friendships with County and State officials. She enjoyed traveling, especially a trip to Germany, and eating out with her many friends. Many hours were spent doing crewel, crocheting or any other handwork. She had received several ribbons at the County Fair for her efforts.
           She was preceded in death by her parents, Christ and Anna Hopken; her husband, Ernest J. Reinsch; son, Richard L. and daughter-in-law, Joann Reinsch; brothers, Henry, John Christ, Ben and William Hopken; and sisters, Lizzie, Anna, Frieda, Bertha, Martha and Alma.
           She is survived by son Dean and wife Darlene of Bruning; grandchildren, Richard E. (Rick) Reinsch and wife Michelle, Rebecca Glad and husband Mark, Rhonda Borowiak, Renee Cousino and husband Ken, Kathleen Philippi and husband Kurt; great grandchildren, Josef, Ryne and Paul Philippi, Michelle and Christina Borowiak, Emanuel Reinsch, Ben Brooke and Brittany Cousino; sisters-in-law, Alma (Mrs. William) Hopken, Helen Biegert and Lavina Reinsch; and a host of nieces and nephews.
           Her family was dear to her and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always had concern for others and was willing to lend a helping hand when needed.
           Funeral services were conducted from the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Geneva at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, with Pastor Vern Barlow officiating. Shaunna O'Brien accompanied Delwin V. Myers who sang “Softly and Tenderly” and the congregational hymn “How Great Thou Art”.
           Casket bearers were Thomas E. Biegert, Rod Heinrichs, Mike O'Brien, Robert Ohnesorge, Kenneth Peterson and Waldo Schinzel.
           Interment was in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Geneva with the Farmer and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
           Memorials are directed to the family.
    Buried 10 Feb 1999  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [17, 18] 
    Address:
    St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery 
    Person ID I6829  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 16 Nov 2014 

    Father Hopken, Christian,   b. 26 May 1864, Strückhausen, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1940, Bruning, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Oellien, Anna Helena,   b. 24 Jul 1867, Strückhausen, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Sep 1948  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 23 Apr 1889  Strückhausen, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg Find all individuals with events at this location  [19, 20, 21, 22, 23] 
    Census (family) 1910  Belle Prairie Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [24] 
    • According to the 1910 enumeration, the household consisted of Christ Hopkin, a 46 year old farmer born in Germany; and his wife, Anna Hopkin, age 43, born in Germany. They were the parents of 10 children, all born in Nebraska and all still living; however only nine were recorded as living in the household: Henry Hopkin, age 20 and working on the farm; Christ Hopkin, age 17 and working on the farm; John Hopkin, age 15 and working on the farm; Benjamin Hopkin, age 13 and attending school within the last year; Anna Hopkin, age 11 and attending school within the last year; Willie Hopkin, age 9 and attending school within the last year; Martha Hopkin, age 5; Freda Hopkin, age 3; and Alma Hopkin, age 1.
    Census (family) 1920  Belle Prairie Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    • According to the 1920 enumeration, the household consisted of Chris Hopken, Sr., head of household, a 56 year old farmer, born in Germany; his wife, Anna Hopken, age 52, born in Germany; and their four daughters: Anna Hopken, age 21 and single; Martha Hopken, age 15, single and attending school; Alma Hopken, age 11, single and attending school; and Elsie Hopken, age 8, single and attending school.
    Census (family) 1930  Belle Prairie Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    • According to the 1930 enumeration, the household consisted of Chris Hopkins, age 65, born in Germany; his wife, Anna, age 63, born in Germany; and three of their children: Alma Hopkins, age 21 and single; Alsie Hopkins, age 18 and single; and Chris Hopken, Jr., a 37 year old farmer and single. Chris, Jr. was the only one who was listed with an occupation. The enumerator had some difficulties spelling the names of members of the household.
    Family ID F2215  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Reinsch, Ernest John,   b. 11 Feb 1911, Momence Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Sep 1939, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 28 years) 
    Married 18 Aug 1931  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [25, 26, 27, 28, 29] 
    Children 
     1. Reinsch, Richard Lee,   b. Abt 1932, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1999  (Age ~ 66 years)
     2. Reinsch, Dean Leslie
    Last Modified 6 Aug 2018 
    Family ID F2202  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Sources 
    1. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Elsie Hopken was born on 25 May 1911 at Brunning, Nebraska.

    2. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); February 1999.
      Obituary for Elsie Marguerite Reinsch (1911-1999). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Elsie Marguerite Reinsch was born to Christ and Anna Oellien Hopken on May 25, 1911, near Bruning, the youngest of 12 children in the family."

    3. [S269] Sandra Sue (Hopken) Miller, Genealogical research, Family Group Record for Christian Hopken and Anna Helena Oellien.
      Prepared on 13 March 2010; shared with J. Mark Fiegenbaum in November 2014.
           Elsie Tina Margarethe Hopken, child of Christian Hopken and Anna Helena Oellien, was born on 25 May 1911 at Bruning, Nebraska.

    4. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1920 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T625, roll 985, image 858. Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prairie Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 20, census sheet 3 A, enumerated on 5 January 1920; Chris Hopken, Sr. household, a farm, dwelling 53, family 54, lines 32-37. Access through Ancestry.com in July 2009.
           In the household was: 37) Hopken, Elsie; daughter; female; white; age 8; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany.
           By calculation from the information provided, Elsie Hopken would have been born about 1911-1912. For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1920 U.S. census for this person.

    5. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, image 558. Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prairie Township, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 30-2, census sheet 1 B, enumerated on 7 April 1930; Chris Hopkins household, dwelling 17, family 17, lines 67-71. Access through Ancestry.com in July 2009.
           In the household was: 70) Hopkins, Alsie; daughter; female; white; age 18; born in Nebraska.
           By calculation from the information provided, Alsie would have been born about 1911-1912. For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1930 U.S. census for this person.

    6. [S113] Web site, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Baptisms Records Volume 1.
      NEGenWeb. Fillmore County, Nebraska. (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nefillmo/GELbaptismvolume1.htm). Transcription by Sharlene K. Miller. Updated 7 January 2005. Accessed in November 2014.
           Else Tina Margarethe, child of Christian Hopken and Anna Oellien, was born on 25 May 1911 and was baptized on 13 August 1911. The sponsors were Tina Leenertz [sic], Margarethe Leenerts [sic], Kate Hulse. Volume 1, page 78, number 275.

    7. [S113] Web site, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marriage Records Groom Surnames starting with Q-R.
      NEGenWeb. Fillmore County, Nebraska. (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nefillmo/FillmoreMarriagesQ-R.htm). Updated 24 October 2011. Accessed in November 2014.
           Ernest J. Reinsch, born in Nebraska, age 20, child of Emil Reinsch and Agnes Steffgen; and Elsie Margaret Hopken, born in Nebraska, age 20, child of Chris Hopken and Anna Ollien; married on 18 August 1931. Book 7, page 2408, Number 2408.
           Calculating from the data provided, Elsie would have been born about 1910-1911.

    8. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); February 1999.
      Obituary for Elsie Marguerite Reinsch (1911-1999). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Elsie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Evangelical Lutheran Church near Ohiowa."

    9. [S269] Sandra Sue (Hopken) Miller, Genealogical research, Family Group Record for Christian Hopken and Anna Helena Oellien.
      Prepared on 13 March 2010; shared with J. Mark Fiegenbaum in November 2014.
           Elsie Tina Margarethe Hopken was baptized on 13 August 1911 at Grace Lutheran at Ohiowa, Nebraska.

    10. [S113] Web site, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.
      NEGenWeb. Fillmore County, Nebraska. (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nefillmo/graceevcem.htm). Updated 23 December 2004. Accessed in November 2014.
           St. John's German Lutheran Church, located about two miles south of Ohiowa, Franklin Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska was founded on 25 September 1887 by 15 German pioneer families. The first church building was dedicated on 18 May 1888. In 1945, services in the German language ceased and the congregation dropped "German" from the name, becoming St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. In 1954, the church re-organized and took the name Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

    11. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1920 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T625, roll 985, image 858. Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prairie Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 20, census sheet 3 A, enumerated on 5 January 1920; Chris Hopken, Sr. household, a farm, dwelling 53, family 54, lines 32-37. Access through Ancestry.com in July 2009.
           The household consisted of: 32) Hopken, Chris Sr.; head; owns home, with mortgage; male; white; age 56; married; immigrated to USA in 1889; naturalized citizen, in 1911; can read; can write; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; farmer. 33) Hopken, Anna; wife; female; white; age 52; married; immigrated to USA in 1890; naturalized citizen, in 1911; can read; can write; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none. 34) Hopken, Anna; daughter; female; white; age 21; single; can read; can write; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none. 35) Hopken, Martha; daughter; female; white; age 15; single; attended school since 1 September 1919; can read; can write; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none. 36) Hopken, Alma; daughter; female; white; age 11; single; attended school since 1 September 1919; can read; can write; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none. 37) Hopken, Elsie; daughter; female; white; age 8; single; attended school since 1 September 1919; can read; can write; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none.

    12. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, image 558. Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prairie Township, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 30-2, census sheet 1 B, enumerated on 7 April 1930; Chris Hopkins household, dwelling 17, family 17, lines 67-71. Access through Ancestry.com in July 2009.
           The household consisted of: 67) Hopkins, Chris; head; owns home; home is a farm; male; white; age 65; married; married at age 25; not attending school; can read and write; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; immigrated to USA in 1889; naturalized citizen; speaks English; occupation=none. 68) Hopkins, Anna; wife; female; white; age 63; married; married at age 23; not attending school; can read and write; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; immigrated to USA in 1889; naturalized citizen; speaks English; occupation=none. 69) Hopkins, Alma; daughter; female; white; age 21; single; not attending school; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none. 70) Hopkins, Alsie; daughter; female; white; age 18; single; not attending school; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none. 71) Hopken, Chris, Jr.; son; male; white; age 37; single; not attending school; can read and write; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=farmer; works on own account; was employed on last regular work day; not a veteran; #17 on farm schedule.

    13. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Elsie Hopken died on 7 February 1999 in Fillmore County Hospital at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; age 87.

    14. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); February 1999.
      Obituary for Elsie Marguerite Reinsch (1911-1999). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.

    15. [S113] Web site, NEGenWeb. Fillmore County, Nebraska. Index to 1999 Obituaries.
      (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nefillmo/obit1999.htm). Accessed on 29 June 2009.
           This is an index of obituaries which appeared in "The Nebraska Signal" in 1999. An obituary for Elsie Marguerite (Hopken) was published on 17 February 1999 on page 1B.

    16. [S269] Sandra Sue (Hopken) Miller, Genealogical research, Family Group Record for Christian Hopken and Anna Helena Oellien.
      Prepared on 13 March 2010; shared with J. Mark Fiegenbaum in November 2014.
           Elsie Tina Margarethe Hopken died on 7 February 1999 at Geneva, Nebraska.

    17. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); February 1999.
      Obituary for Elsie Marguerite Reinsch (1911-1999). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Interment was in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Geneva with the Farmer and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements."

    18. [S269] Sandra Sue (Hopken) Miller, Genealogical research, Family Group Record for Christian Hopken and Anna Helena Oellien.
      Prepared on 13 March 2010; shared with J. Mark Fiegenbaum in November 2014.
           Elsie Tina Margarethe Hopken was buried on 10 February 1999 at Geneva, Nebraska.

    19. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); February 1999.
      Obituary for Elsie Marguerite Reinsch (1911-1999). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "Elsie Marguerite Reinsch was born to Christ and Anna Oellien Hopken on May 25, 1911, near Bruning, the youngest of 12 children in the family."
           "She was preceded in death by her parents, Christ and Anna Hopken;...."

    20. [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 7A (image 1,018).
      Access through Ancestry.com in July 2009.
           Christ Hopkin household, 1910 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Belle Prairie Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 18, census sheet 7 A, enumerated 4-6 May 1910, dwelling 133, family 136, lines 38-48.
           In the household was: 38) Hopkin, Christ; head; age 46; married (first); married 21 years; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; emigrated to USA in 1889. 39) Hopkin, Anna; wife; age 43; married (first); married 21 years; mother of 10 children (10 still living); born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; emigrated to USA in 1889. 40) Hopkin, Henry; son; male; white; age 20; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany.
           By calculation from the information provided, "Christ" and Anna would have been married about 1888-1889.
           For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1910 U.S. census.

    21. [S269] Sandra Sue (Hopken) Miller, Genealogical research, Family Group Record for Christian Hopken and Anna Helena Oellien.
      Prepared on 13 March 2010; shared with J. Mark Fiegenbaum in November 2014.
           Christian Hopken and Anna Helena Oellien were married on 23 April 1889 at Streuckhausen, Germany.

    22. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1920 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T625, roll 985, image 858. Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prairie Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 20, census sheet 3 A, enumerated on 5 January 1920; Chris Hopken, Sr. household, a farm, dwelling 53, family 54, lines 32-37. Access through Ancestry.com in July 2009.
           In the household was: 32) Hopken, Chris Sr.; head; male; white; age 56; married; and, 33) Hopken, Anna; wife; female; white; age 52; married.
           For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1920 U.S. census for these individuals.

    23. [S106] United States; Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 1930 U.S. census, population schedule.
      NARA microfilm T626, roll 1,280, image 558. Nebraska, Fillmore County, Belle Prairie Township, Supervisor’s District 11, Enumeration District 30-2, census sheet 1 B, enumerated on 7 April 1930; Chris Hopkins household, dwelling 17, family 17, lines 67-71. Access through Ancestry.com in July 2009.
           In the household was: 67) Hopkins, Chris; head; male; white; age 65; married; married at age 25; and, 68) Hopkins, Anna; wife; female; white; age 63; married; married at age 23.
           By calculation from the information provided, the marriage would have taken place about 1889-1890. For more details of this enumeration, see the notes on the 1930 U.S. census for these individuals.

    24. [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 7A (image 1,018).
      Access through Ancestry.com in July 2009.
           Christ Hopkin household, 1910 U.S. census, Fillmore County, Nebraska, population schedule, Belle Prairie Township, Supervisor’s District 4, Enumeration District 18, census sheet 7 A, enumerated 4-6 May 1910, dwelling 133, family 136, lines 38-48.
           The household consisted of: 38) Hopkin, Christ; head; male; white; age 46; married (first); married 21 years; born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; emigrated to USA in 1889; a naturalized citizen; speaks English; occupation=farmer; industry=general farm; "Emp."; can read; can write; owns home; owns with mortgage; home is a farm; #82 on farm schedule. 39) Hopkin, Anna; wife; female; white; age 43; married (first); married 21 years; mother of 10 children (10 still living); born in Germany; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; emigrated to USA in 1889; speaks English; occupation=none. 40) Hopkin, Henry; son; male; white; age 20; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=farm laborer; industry=home farm; "w" [works for wages?]; out of work on 15 April 1910=no; weeks out of work in 1909=0; can read; can write; did not attend school since 1 September 1909. 41) Hopkin, Christ; son; male; white; age 17; single; born in Nebraska; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=farm laborer; industry=home farm; "w" [works for wages?]; out of work on 15 April 1910=no; weeks out of work in 1909=0; can read; can write; did not attend school since 1 September 1909. 42) Hopkin, John; son; male; white; age 15; single; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=farm laborer; industry=home farm; "w" [works for wages?]; out of work on 15 April 1910=no; weeks out of work in 1909=0; can read; can write; did attend school since 1 September 1909. 43) Hopkin, Benjamin; son; male; white; age 13; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write; did attend school since 1 September 1909. 44) Hopkin, Anna; daughter; female; white; age 11; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write; did attend school since 1 September 1909. 45) Hopkin, Willie; son; male; white; age 9; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none; can read; can write; did attend school since 1 September 1909. 46) Hopkin, Martha; daughter; female; white; age 5; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none; cannot read; cannot write; did not attend school since 1 September 1909. 47) Hopkin, Freda; daughter; female; white; age 3; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; speaks English; occupation=none; cannot read; cannot write; did not attend school since 1 September 1909. 48) Hopkin, Alma; daughter; female; white; age 1; single; born in Nebraska; father born in Germany; mother born in Germany; occupation=none.

    25. [S209] Jane Michel, Genealogical Research, Descendant chart for Michael and Mary (Blum) Steffgen. Created 19 April 2009.
      Ernest John Reinsch and Elsie Hopken were married on 18 August 1931 at St. Joseph's parsonage at Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    26. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); September 1939.
      Obituary for Ernest John Reinsch. Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "August 18, 1931, he was married to Elsie Hopken, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hopken of Strang, Neb., at St. Joseph's parsonage, Geneva. Since his marriage he farmed near Strang till the time of his recent illness.
           "To this union two sons were born, Richard Lee, age six, and Dean Leslie, age three."

    27. [S22] Obituary, Nebraska Signal (Geneva, Nebraska); February 1999.
      Obituary for Elsie Marguerite Reinsch (1911-1999). Transcription provided by Jane Michel.
           "On Aug. 18, 1931, she was married to Ernest J. Reinsch and they were blessed with two sons, Richard and Dean. They farmed near Ohiowa, Geneva, and Strang."

    28. [S269] Sandra Sue (Hopken) Miller, Genealogical research, Family Group Record for Christian Hopken and Anna Helena Oellien.
      Prepared on 13 March 2010; shared with J. Mark Fiegenbaum in November 2014.
           Ernest J. Reinsch and Elsie Tina Margarethe Hopken were married on 18 August 1931. No place given.

    29. [S113] Web site, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marriage Records Groom Surnames starting with Q-R.
      NEGenWeb. Fillmore County, Nebraska. (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nefillmo/FillmoreMarriagesQ-R.htm). Updated 24 October 2011. Accessed in November 2014.
           Ernest J. Reinsch, born in Nebraska, age 20, child of Emil Reinsch and Agnes Steffgen; and Elsie Margaret Hopken, born in Nebraska, age 20, child of Chris Hopken and Anna Ollien; married on 18 August 1931. Book 7, page 2408, Number 2408.


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