Vroman, George (b. , d. ?)

Given Name: George

Change: Date: 15 SEP 2002

Given Name: Irene

Change: Date: 28 JUL 2000

Given Name: Frederick Serverson

Change: Date: 15 SEP 2002

Given Name: Rosie Lee

Change: Date: 15 SEP 2002

Given Name: Edie Jeannette

Change: Date: 15 SEP 2002

Given Name: Hazel Madison

Change: Date: 15 SEP 2002

Given Name: Douglas

Change: Date: 14 AUG 2011

Given Name: Jessica

Change: Date: 14 AUG 2011

Note: Listed as being buried in Block 19, Lot 3, Forest Hill Cemetary, NW of Greenwood, WI.

Source: (Death)
Abbreviation: Clark County Register
Title: Clark County Register
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: BibliographyRepository:

Name: Clark County Registar of Deeds
Address: Neilsville, WI
Address1: Neilsville, WI

Page: Vol 6, Page 381


Name: Page
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Given Name: Infant

Change: Date: 23 DEC 2007

Source: (Death)
Abbreviation: Clark County Register
Title: Clark County Register
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: BibliographyRepository:

Name: Clark County Registar of Deeds
Address: Neilsville, WI
Address1: Neilsville, WI

Page: Vol 30, Page 314


Name: Page
Vol 30, Page 314
Note: DOB: Jun 18, 1895
Informant: Karl Franz

Given Name: Jenney

Change: Date: 14 MAY 2005

Given Name: Fred

Change: Date: 28 JUL 2000

Given Name: Louise

Change: Date: 28 JUL 2000

Note: Died during childbirth. (John Fred Vollrath)

Note: Birth date was computed from her tombstone. 1880 Census lists Augusta as 21, and that she was born in Prussia. Was Frederick married before he came to the United States? Augusta is not listed on either the 1860 or 1870 census with Frederick.

1880 Census
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Name: Augusta Decker
Residence: Warner, Clark, Wisconsin
Birthdate: 1859
Birthplace: Germany
Relationship to Head: Daughter
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Father's Name: Fredrick Decker
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Name: Mary Decker
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Race or Color (Expanded): WhiteEthnicity (Standardized):
AmericanGender: Female
Martial Status: Single
Age (Expanded): 21 years
Occupation:
NARA Film Number: T9-1419Page: 477Page Character: CEntry Number: 2356Film number: 1255419Collection: United States Census, 1880

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Abbreviation: 1880 United States Federal Census
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Note: First listing of Augusta with the Frederick Decker Family.

Given Name: Augusta

Change: Date: 14 DEC 2011

Census: Date: 1880
1 JUL 1880
Place: Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States
Note: Listed as 21 years old on 1880 Census.

Note: Wilhelms parents, John and Elizabeth Vollrath are listed on the 1870 Census
of Clark Co. as living with Henry Decker. Their last name on the census
is Fullrod (German for Vollrath).

Subject: Vollrath, William (1856)
Posted by: Janet
Email: Posted4U@Charter.net
Surnames: VOLLRATH KREMER HERIJAN DECKER
Message:
WILLIAM VOLLRATH.

William VOLLRATH, of section 13, Warner Township, range 3 west, Clark County, was born in the Province of Rhine, Prussia, November 23, 1856, the son of John and Mary (KREMER)VOLLRATH, both natives of Germany, the former born December 11, 1814, the latter August 22, 1818. They were the parents of three children: Phillip, Maggie and William. The mother died December 1, 1881, in this country, hers being the first death in this township west of Black River.

William VOLLRATH, our subject, came to the United States in September, 1867, and first lived in Franklin, Herman Township, Sheboygan County, this State, until the spring of 1870, when he settled in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, which has ever since been his home. In 1881 he settled on his present farm of 120 acres, one-third of which he has since cleared, and where he is engaged in general farming and stock-raising. He has also worked in the pineries twelve winters.

Mr. VOLLRATH was married April 18, 1881, to Augusta DECKER, a native of Germany. They have two children: Bertha and John. The mother died January 30, 1883, and December 1, 1883, the father married Anna HERIJAN, a native of Bohemia. By this marriage there are three children: Maggie, George and Clara. Mr. VOLLRATH has been Town Treasurer four years Supervisor four years, and is now filling the office of Town Clerk. He is also agent for the Lynn Farmer's Mutual Insurance Company. He is a Republican politically, and a member of the German Reformed Church.

ADDED NOTE:
According to the records of the Emanuel Reformed chruch in Warner, Wisconsin Elisabeth Mary Kremer died Dec. 1, 1871. I do believe this is the correct date as the Lippe-Detmold settlement where she resided was first established there in 1870 and the first death would have been much earlier than 1881.
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SOURCE: "Biographical History of Clark Jackson Counties, WI," Lewis pub. co., 1891, pg. 187.

OBIT: OBITUARY OF WM. VOLLRATH 1856-1938
From the Greenwood Gleaner and from the scrapbook of Mrs. Andrews, former librarian of The Greenwood Public Library, Greenwood, Wisconsin (Clark County)

William Vollrath, son of John and Elizabeth Kemer Vollrath was born at Wintenbach/Wintenbalb Rhine Prussia, Germany on November 23, 1856.

He came to America in 1867 at the age of 11 years with his mother's brother. This uncle was quite wealthy and disappeared suddenly and no trace of him has ever been found. Mr. Vollrath attended the Missouri Home in Sheboygan for a time. After the disappearance of his uncle, his parents, a brother Phillip and a sister, Margaret, later Mrs. Henry Fravert, came to Franklin, Sheboygan County.

The family came to the town of Warner in 1870 and Mrs. Vollrath passed away December 1, 1881. This was the first funeral in the township west of Black River.

On April 18, 1881 he was united in marriage to Augusta Decker, daughter of Ferdinand and Maria Decker. To this union was born two children, Bertha, Mrs. Frank Blecha (Rasmussen) who passed away in 1920 and John Vollrath of the town of Mead. Mrs. Vollrath passed away on January 30, 1883.

On Decmeber 1, 1883 he was united in marriage to Anna Maria Herljan. Seven children were born to them. Anna Margaret at home, George Wm. of the town of Longwood, Clara Emilie (Mrs. James Metcalf) of the town of Roseburg, Ida (Mrs. Jake Speich) of the town of Warner, Emma Minnie (Mrs. John Gerlach) of the town of Osseo, Ernest Edward of the town of Mead, and Bernard Henry of Detroit, Mich.

Mr. Vollrath became a member of Immanuel Reformed Church near the date of its organization. He was ordained an Elder on July 31, 1887. He was re-elected to this office in 1909 and again in 1924. He also served as trustee on two different occasions.

Besides being a progressive farmer, clearing the homestead in the town of Mead, he held the office of supervisor 4 years, town clear 17 years, town treasurer 4 years. He was also associated with the Lynn Insurance Company as agent for 45 years, director 28 years and as president 17 years. He was director of the former State Bank and at one time director and vice president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank. He also served as Clerk of the School District.

In 1919, he with his wife and daughter, Margaret moved to Greenwood and became member of Zion Reformed Church. On December 1, 1933 they celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary with all their children being present.

Mr. Vollrath passed away at his home on Friday evening, Mar 11, 1938 at 8:40 o'clock after an illness of nearly three weeks.

Funeral services were conducted at the home at 1:30 on Tuesday afternoon, March 15 and at 2:00 o'clock from the Zion Reformed church, Rev. E.G. Pfeiffer officiating. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, and above named children, 26 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Mr. Vollrath was a faithful attendant and supporter of his church. He was at services whenever health and weather permitted and was interested in the Mission work of the church. He was a reader of the German church paper for many years, which fact accounts for his interest in all the work of the church.

The pallbearers were Adolph Mayer, Adolph Schwarze, Wm. Schwarze, Albert Schwarze, Ed. Buker and C.C. Hoehne.

The flower girls were six grand daughters, Viola Speich, Alice Verona, Bernice and Alvera Vollrath and Mrs. Walter Rahm of Loyal.

Those from away who attended the funeral were Mrs. Emma Timberger, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Timberger, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hilbert of Granton, Mrs. Minnie Herian, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perian and son, Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Kurth, Mr. and Mrs. Ure and Donald Speich of Neillsville, Lee Blech, Toulan, Ill; Miss Emaline Gerlach of Whitewater, Bernard Vollrath of Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gerlach of Osseo, Mrs. Walter Rabin, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schoettler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fravert of Loyal.

Given Name: Wilhelm

Immigration: Date: ABT 1866

Change: Date: 3 APR 2010

Note: Hillside Luthern Cemetary, Marshfield Wisconsin. Children are from those listed in obituary.

Karl Franz Obituary (1987)

Karl William Franz, 87, of 606 S. Walnut Ave., died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday at his home.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran church, with the Rev. Ronald Jensen officiating. Bruce Jensema will be organist, with William Allen, soloist. Burial will follow in Hillside Lutheran Cemetery.

Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Dennis, Randy and Gary Trudeau, Ronald and David Welch, Steven and Thomas Faber and John and Gene Kubs.

Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today at the Hansen Funeral Home, and again after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Mr. Franz was born Nov 7, 1899, in Greenwood to Franz and Anna Decker. He received his education in Greenwood area schools. He farmed in the Greenwood area until 1942, Then farmed at Granton for 13 years, moving to Marshfield in 1955. He was then employed at Weyerhaeuser Co. until his retirement in 1969.

His first marriage was Nov. 1, 1933 in Greenwood to Jenney Engle. She died Nov 16, 1961. He married Angeline Hilgers Nov. 15, 1975, in Marshfield; she survives.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Weyerhaeuser union.

Survivors besides his wife are five stepdaughters, Mrs. Ralph (Jean) Claybaugh of Perkinstown; Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Kubs of Gleason, and Mrs. DuWayne (Bernice) Welch, Mrs. Sylvester (Grace) Kubs, and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Trudeau, all of Marshfield; three stepsons, Russell Faber of Marshfield, Robert Faber of Neillsville and Edmund Engle of Los Angeles; 16 step-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Grey and Mrs. Ernest (Bertha) Elmer, both of Greenwood, and Sophie Franz of Owen; and one brother, Ferdinand Franz of Greenwood. He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters.

Source: (Death)
Abbreviation: Church of Latter Day Saints
Title: Family Search
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: BibliographyRepository:

Name: Church of Latter Day Saints
Address: Salt Lake City, Utah
Address1: Salt Lake City, Utah

Name: Page
Data:
Text: Karl Franz. DOB: 7 Nov 1899. DOD: Jul 1987.
SSN: 396-22-7475. Residence: Bakerville,

Given Name: Carl (Karl) William

Occupation: Farming

Change: Date: 22 JAN 2005

Source: (Birth)
Abbreviation: Clark County Register
Title: Clark County Register
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: BibliographyRepository:

Name: Clark County Registar of Deeds
Address: Neilsville, WI
Address1: Neilsville, WI

Page: Vol 3, Page 44


Name: Page
Vol 3, Page 44

Source: (Death)
Abbreviation: Clark County Register
Title: Clark County Register
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: BibliographyRepository:

Name: Clark County Registar of Deeds
Address: Neilsville, WI
Address1: Neilsville, WI

Page: Vol 5, Page 34


Name: Page
Vol 5, Page 34
Quality of data: 3

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Given Name: Lydia

Change: Date: 14 MAY 2005

Source: (Birth)
Abbreviation: Wisconsin Historical Society Library
Title: Wisconsin Historical Society Library
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: BibliographyRepository:

Name: Wisconsin Historical Society Library
Address: Madison, WI
Address1: Madison, WI

Page: Vol 31, Page 2501


Name: Page
Vol 31, Page 2501

Source: (Death)
Abbreviation: Clark County Register
Title: Clark County Register
Name: Footnote
Name: ShortFootnote
Name: BibliographyRepository:

Name: Clark County Registar of Deeds
Address: Neilsville, WI
Address1: Neilsville, WI

Page: Vol 40, Page 367


Name: Page
Vol 40, Page 367
Quality of data: 3

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Given Name: Albert Henry

Occupation: Cheesmaker and Farmer

Change: Date: 27 APR 2005

Given Name: Lester Ernest

Change: Date: 8 NOV 2003

Note: May have had the Franz Family Bible.

Obituary of Clara Gray

Gray, Clara (1903-1981)

Clara Gray, 312 Reese, Greenwood, Clark County, formerly of Loyal, died Saturday morning, Sept. 26, 1981, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Loyal United Methodist Churc. Rev. Donald Adams officiated and interment was in the Loyal Cemetery.

Clara Franz was born on March 29, 1903, to William and Anna Franz. She received her education at Braun Settlement School.

She was married on Feb. 12, 1927, in Clark County to Alfred Gray.

After their marriage, they farmed at Tomahawk, then in Loyal and Greenwood until 1950. They moved to the City of Loyal, and since 1971 she has been living in Greenwood.

She was a member of the Loyal United Methodist Church, Ladies Aid, Royal Neighbors of America, American Legion Auxiliary and Greenwood Senior Citizens.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth of West Allis, two daughters, Mrs. Lavern Johnson of Wis. Rapids and Mrs. Duane (Geraldine) Gendreau of Maple Lake, Minn., three brothers, Karl Franz of Marshfield, Ferdinand Franz of Greenwood and August Franz of Perry, Iowa, two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Bertha) Elmer of Greenwood, Sophie Franz of Owen, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her husband on Aug. 28, 1969, two brothers and one sister.

Serving as pallbearers were Edwin Timmler, Harry Marvin, Thomas Elmer, Arthur Franz, Wilbur Kehrberg and Clair Nigon. Rinka Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Tribune-Record-Gleaner 9/30/1981 (Supplied by H.A. Kipp Kippenhan)

Note: Pictured from left to right are Alfred Gray, Clara Franz, Fritz (Ferdinand) Franz, and Sophie Franz

Given Name: Clara

Change: Date: 27 APR 2005

Given Name: Herman

Change: Date: 26 DEC 2005