Don Shave's Ancestral Family Tree

Katerina Tuma

F, #14976, Deceased, b. about 1815, d. after 1865

Family

Family: Frantisek Ruzicka (b. about 1812, d. after 6 July 1881)

Son*	Frantisek Ruzicka (b. 30 July 1842, d. after 1842)
Daughter*	Rosalia Ruzickova+ (b. 5 March 1855, d. 23 May 1935)

Biography

Birth	about 1815	Katerina Tuma was born about 1815 at Nová VesG in Jihlava District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic, EuropeG.
Marriage	2 June 1865	Frantisek Ruzicka and she were married on 2 June 1865 at Nová VesG in Jihlava District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic, EuropeG. 2nd marriage to Michael after his wife Marie's death¹
Death	after 1865	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 50) in the year of 1865 is not known after 1865 at Nová VesG in Jihlava District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic, EuropeG. Her death is not known & it occurred in the Czech Republic

Name		Katerina Tuma was also known as Katerina Tûma, her actual first name has an accented "r" (fails to translate in Don's tree tool.)
Note		Name Anglicized to avoid GEDcom problems.
Person Source		She had person sources.¹

Last Edited

23 November 2022

Citations

[S1860] Ruzicka Family History of Howard County, Iowa, František "Franz" Ružicka

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Johann Ruzicka

M, #14977, Deceased, b. about 1792, d. after 1812

Pedigree Link

Family

Family: (Mother), of Franz-by Johann, (b. about 1782, d. after 1812)

Son*	Frantisek Ruzicka+ (b. about 1812, d. after 6 July 1881)

Biography

Birth	about 1792	Johann Ruzicka was born about 1792 at Nová VesG in Jihlava District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic, EuropeG. Date estimated from DOB of child / NFIA
Death	after 1812	He died The cause of his death (at the presumed age of 20) in the year of 1812 is not known after 1812 in Jihlava District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic, EuropeG. His death is not known & it occurred in the Czech Republic (location not known; used birth place)

Name		Johann Ruzicka was also known as Ružicka, his surname has an accented "c" (fails to translate in Don's tree tool.)
Note		Name Anglicized to avoid GEDcom problems.
Person Source		He had person sources.¹

Last Edited

23 November 2022

Citations

[S1860] Ruzicka Family History of Howard County, Iowa, František "Franz" Ružicka

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Rosalia Ruzickova

F, #14978, Deceased, b. 5 March 1855, d. 23 May 1935

Parents

Father*	Frantisek Ruzicka (b. about 1812, d. after 6 July 1881)
Mother*	Katerina Tuma (b. about 1815, d. after 1865)

Pedigree Link

Family

Family: Michael Ruzicka (b. 24 February 1848, d. 16 March 1936)

Daughter*

Francis Josephine Ruzicka+ (b. 19 March 1879, d. 18 June 1942)

Person Exhibits

Mike & Rose Ruzicka Family potrait [in People]

Front (L-R) - Mike & Rose Ruzicka
Back (L-R) - Mary, Clara, Francis, Elizabeth

Biography

Birth	5 March 1855	Rosalia Ruzickova was born on 5 March 1855 at Nová VesG in Jihlava District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic, EuropeG. House #37 in the village of Nova Ves [ http://actapublica.eu/matriky/brno/prohlizec/6397/?strana=196 ]
Marriage	18 November 1875	Michael Ruzicka and she were married on 18 November 1875 in Country of Czech Republic, EuropeG +.¹
Death	23 May 1935	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 80) on Thursday, May 23rd, 1935 is not known on 23 May 1935 at age 80 in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G. Her death is not known & it occurred in the State of Iowa Born at house #37 in the village of Nova Ves [http://actapublica.eu/matriky/brno/prohlizec/6397/?strana=196]
Burial	26 May 1935	She was buried on 26 May 1935 at Buried in an unknown cemeteryG in Saratoga, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G.²

Name		Rosalia Ruzickova was also known as Ružicková.¹
Name		She was also known as Rose Rosipke, See Note.
Note		I Anglicized her surname to avoid GEDcom problems!!
Person Source		She had person sources.³
Religious Affiliation	before 1875	She was affiliated with Catholic at birth, changed to Protestant upon her marriage to Michael Ruzicka before 1875.
Departure	22 June 1881	She departed for the US from in Hamburg, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG, on or around on 22 June 1881. Line #'s 745-748 of a passenger list of the steamship "Westphalia" en-route to Ellis Island in New York, USA--actually the equivalent as it didn't open until 1892 Mathias & Rosalia were residents of Ihlavky, Österreich in the Czech Repulblic and traveled along with their two children: Maria, born 1877, & Franziske, born 1880
Arrival	6 July 1881	She arrived in the US at at Arrival in the Port of New York (prior to Ellis Island which opened in 1892)G + in New York City, New York Metropolitan Area, State of New York, United States (North America)G +, on or around on 6 July 1881 an actual Immigration event may not be present.
Arrival	August 1881	She arrived in the US at in County of Grant, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G, on or around in August 1881 an actual Immigration event may not be present. She moved across the country from her New York arrival, possibly by water
Residence	1895	She lived in Saratoga, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, in 1895. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1900	She lived in Saratoga, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, in 1900. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1905	She lived in Saratoga, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, in 1905. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1910	She lived in Saratoga, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, in 1910. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1915	She lived in Saratoga, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, in 1915. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1920	She lived in Saratoga, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, in 1920. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Historical fact	3 September 1920	She; in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, on 3 September 1920. A visit by Mr. & Mrs. Buresh (Henry and Marie Ruzicka Buresh), Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ruzicka (Mike & Rose), Mrs. Frank Maruska (Clara Ruzicka Maruska) to see Mrs. A. Lenius' (Francis J. Ruzicka) sister & daughter after surgery in Rochester (47 miles away)
Residence	1 January 1925	She lived in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, on 1 January 1925. F - "Frank Ruzicka" M - "Cady Novark"
Residence	1930	She lived in Vernon Springs, Howard County, Iowa, United States (North America)G, in 1930. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA

Last Edited

14 November 2024

Citations

[S1787] Kirchman-Borkstrom Family Tree, Rosalia "Rose" Ružicková
[S2026] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[S1860] Ruzicka Family History of Howard County, Iowa, František "Franz" Ružicka

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Frantisek Ruzicka

M, #14979, Deceased, b. 30 July 1842, d. after 1842

Parents

Father*	Frantisek Ruzicka (b. about 1812, d. after 6 July 1881)
Mother*	Katerina Tuma (b. about 1815, d. after 1865)

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Biography

Birth	30 July 1842	Frantisek Ruzicka was born on 30 July 1842 at BatelovG in Jihlava District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic, EuropeG.
Death	after 1842	He died The cause of his death (sadly, as an infant in their 1st year) in the year of 1842 is not known after 1842 in Jihlava District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic, EuropeG. His death is not known & it occurred in the Czech Republic (location not known; used birth place)

Name		Frantisek Ruzicka was also known as František Ružicka, his surname has an accented "c" (fails to translate in Don's tree tool.)
Note		Name Anglicized to avoid GEDcom problems.
Person Source		He had person sources.¹

Last Edited

2 July 2023

Citations

[S1860] Ruzicka Family History of Howard County, Iowa, František "Franz" Ružicka

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(Mother), of Franz-by Johann

F, #14980, Deceased, b. about 1782, d. after 1812

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Family

Family: Johann Ruzicka (b. about 1792, d. after 1812)

Son*	Frantisek Ruzicka+ (b. about 1812, d. after 6 July 1881)

Biography

Birth	about 1782	(Mother), of Franz-by Johann, was born about 1782. Date estimated from DOB of child / NFIA
Death	after 1812	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 30) in the year of 1812 is not known after 1812 at This global place was used as neither death nor birth locations are knownG in A Conceptual Continent that surrounds the Region of OceaniaG +. Her death is not known; as neither death or birth location are known, used the conceptual continent

Note		Person created from child & spouse.
Person Source		(Mother), of Franz-by Johann, had person sources.¹

Last Edited

9 April 2024

Citations

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George Shave

M, #14981, Deceased, b. about 1830, d. after 1832

Parents

Father*	William Shave (b. 1772, d. 1830)
Mother*	Ann Hinchley (b. 1775, d. 1846)

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Biography

Birth	about 1830	George Shave was born about 1830 in Winterborne Whitchurch, County of Dorset, England (United Kingdom), EuropeG +.
Death	after 1832	He died The cause of his death (sadly, as an infant in their 1st year) in the year of 1832 is not known after 1832 in Winterborne Whitchurch, County of Dorset, England (United Kingdom), EuropeG +. His death is not known & it occurred in today's England (location not known; used birth place)

Person Source		George Shave had person sources.¹
Baptism	22 July 1832	He was baptized on 22 July 1832 in Winterborne Whitchurch, County of Dorset, England (United Kingdom), EuropeG +.

Last Edited

9 April 2024

Citations

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John Fears

M, #14982, Deceased, b. about 1766, d. 10 November 1857

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Family

Family: Nancy Gallahorn (b. 1764, d. after 1850)

Son*	James Fears+ (b. about 1799, d. 10 February 1870)

Biography

Birth	about 1766	John Fears was born about 1766 in Colonial County of Prince Edward, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial America (North America)G.
Marriage	13 March 1789	He and Nancy Gallahorn were married on 13 March 1789 in County of Prince Edward, Virginia, United States (North America)G.
Death	10 November 1857	He died The cause of his death (at the old-age of 91) on Tuesday, November 10th, 1857 is not known on 10 November 1857 at age ~91 in County of Charlotte, Virginia, United States (North America)G. His death is not known & it occurred in the State of Virginia

Note		Person discovered on Ancestry.
Person Source		John Fears had person sources.¹

Last Edited

9 April 2024

Citations

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Nancy Gallahorn

F, #14983, Deceased, b. 1764, d. after 1850

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Family

Family: John Fears (b. about 1766, d. 10 November 1857)

Son*	James Fears+ (b. about 1799, d. 10 February 1870)

Biography

Birth	1764	Nancy Gallahorn was born in 1764 in Colonial County of Buckingham, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial America (North America)G.
Marriage	13 March 1789	John Fears and she were married on 13 March 1789 in County of Prince Edward, Virginia, United States (North America)G.
Death	after 1850	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 86) in the year of 1850 is not known after 1850 in County of Charlotte, Virginia, United States (North America)G. Her death is not known & it occurred in the State of Virginia

Note		Person discovered on Ancestry.
Person Source		Nancy Gallahorn had person sources.¹

Last Edited

9 April 2024

Citations

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Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl, Maternal Grandfather of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law)^1,2,3,4,5

M, #14984, Deceased, b. 21 February 1926, d. 27 November 1984

Parents

Father*	Paul Reinholt Gahl (b. 1 January 1884, d. 17 June 1954)
Mother*	Margaret Katherine Rotzel (b. 18 July 1892, d. 12 March 1939)

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Biography

Birth	21 February 1926	Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl, Maternal Grandfather of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law), was born on 21 February 1926 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G.
Marriage	28 October 1951	He and Veda Janet Zell, Maternal Grandmother of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law), were married on 28 October 1951 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G.³
Death	27 November 1984	He died The cause of his death (at the age of 58) on Tuesday, November 27th, 1984 is not known on 27 November 1984 at age 58 in County of Rock, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G. His death is not known & it occurred in the State of Wisconsin

Name		Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl, Maternal Grandfather of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law), was also known as Edwin.⁶
Residence	1935	He lived at Township 3 Range 3G in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1935. Resource event had no description; added⁷
Residence	1940	He lived at Township 3 Range 3G in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1940. Resource event had no description; added
Residence	1949	He lived in Valley, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1949. Resource event had no description; added⁸
Residence	1950	He lived in Valley, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1950. Resource event had no description; added
Residence	1953	He lived in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1953. Resource event had no description; added⁹

Last Edited

26 October 2024

Citations

[S1806] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Beloit, WI, USA; URL: http://www.brianmarkfh.com/obituaries/veda-gahl/
[S1018] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S1861] Ancestry.com, South Dakota, U.S., Marriages, 1905-2017, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
[S1570] Ancestry.com, Wisconsin, Death Index, 1959-1997
[S1862] Jon G Selken Family Tree, Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl
[S1863] WIlson-Beck-Bates, Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl
[S1026] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 3 Range 3, Custer, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03853; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 17-22
[S2095] Ancestry.com, 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Valley, Beadle, Sou
[S1885] Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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Veda Janet Zell, Maternal Grandmother of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law)¹

F, #14985, Deceased, b. 9 January 1932, d. 26 April 2013

Parents

Father*	Robert Herman Zell (b. 16 February 1879, d. February 1949)
Mother*	Susanna Koser (b. 13 February 1894, d. 7 May 1980)

Pedigree Link

Biography

Birth	9 January 1932	Veda Janet Zell, Maternal Grandmother of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law), was born on 9 January 1932 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G.²
Marriage	28 October 1951	Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl, Maternal Grandfather of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law), and she were married on 28 October 1951 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G.²
Death	26 April 2013	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 81) on Friday, April 26th, 2013 is not known on 26 April 2013 at age 81 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G. Her death is not known & it occurred in the State of Wisconsin³
Burial	1 May 2013	She was buried on 1 May 2013 at Buried in an unknown cemeteryG in South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States (North America)G.

Baptism	7 February 1932	Veda Janet Zell, Maternal Grandmother of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law), was baptized on 7 February 1932 in Iroquois, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G.
Residence	1951	She lived in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1951. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1953	She lived in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1953. Resource event had no description; added⁴

Last Edited

21 June 2023

Citations

[S1863] WIlson-Beck-Bates, Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl
[S1861] Ancestry.com, South Dakota, U.S., Marriages, 1905-2017, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
[S1806] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Brian Mark Funeral Home; Publication Place: Beloit, WI, USA; URL: http://www.brianmarkfh.com/obituaries/veda-gahl/
[S1885] Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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Paul Reinholt Gahl¹

M, #14986, Deceased, b. 1 January 1884, d. 17 June 1954

Parents

Father*	Carl Gahl (b. about 1864, d. after 1890)
Mother*	Helene Kühnel (b. about 1864, d. after June 1890)

Pedigree Link

Family

Family: Margaret Katherine Rotzel (b. 18 July 1892, d. 12 March 1939)

Son*	Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl, Maternal Grandfather of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law) (b. 21 February 1926, d. 27 November 1984)

Biography

Birth	1 January 1884	Paul Reinholt Gahl was born on 1 January 1884 at Falkenberg SchlossG in Germany (The Federal Republic of Germany), EuropeG +. Registration Office: Falkenberg, Krs Falkenberg OS²
Death	17 June 1954	He died on 17 June 1954 at age 70 in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G. The usourced cause of his death in the State of South Dakota at the age of 70 on Thursday, June 17th, 1954 is not known
Burial	after June 1954	He was buried after June 1954 at Buried in an unknown cemeteryG in South Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States (North America)G.

Person Source		Paul Reinholt Gahl had person sources.³
Departure	about May 1890	He departed for the US from in Port of Bremenhaven, Bremen State, Germany, EuropeG, on or around about May 1890.
Arrival	11 June 1890	He arrived in the US at in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States (North America)G, on or around on 11 June 1890 an actual Immigration event may not be present.
Residence	1922	He lived in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1922. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1930	He lived in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1930. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence	1935	He lived in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1935. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1940	He lived at Township 3 Range 3G in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1940. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Head
Residence	1942	He lived in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1942. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1945	He lived in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1945. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA

Last Edited

6 July 2024

Citations

[S1018] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S1864] Ancestry.com, Eastern Prussian Provinces, Germany [Poland], Selected Civil Vitals, 1874-1945, Landesarchiv Berlin; Berlin, Deutschland; Personenstandsregister 1876-1945; laufendenummer: 15857
[S1863] WIlson-Beck-Bates, Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl

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Margaret Katherine Rotzel¹

F, #14987, Deceased, b. 18 July 1892, d. 12 March 1939

Parents

Father*	Ferdinand F. Roetzel (b. January 1861, d. 20 September 1931)
Mother*	Elisabeth Rode (b. 25 September 1871, d. 15 March 1938)

Pedigree Link

Family

Family: Paul Reinholt Gahl (b. 1 January 1884, d. 17 June 1954)

Son*	Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl, Maternal Grandfather of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law) (b. 21 February 1926, d. 27 November 1984)

Biography

Birth	18 July 1892	Margaret Katherine Rotzel was born on 18 July 1892 in State of South Dakota, United States (North America)G.
Death	12 March 1939	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 47) on Sunday, March 12th, 1939 is not known on 12 March 1939 at age 46 in County of Fall River, South Dakota, United States (North America)G. Her death is not known & it occurred in the State of South Dakota
Burial	after March 1939	She was buried after March 1939 at Buried in an unknown cemeteryG in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G.

Person Source		Margaret Katherine Rotzel had person sources.²
Residence	1900	She lived in Carbonate (historical), Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1900. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
Residence	1922	She lived in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1922. Resource event had no description; added / NFIA
Residence	1930	She lived in County of Custer, South Dakota, United States (North America)G, in 1930. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Last Edited

25 April 2023

Citations

[S1018] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S1863] WIlson-Beck-Bates, Henry Edwin Herbert Gahl

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Frederick Henry Gahl^1,2

M, #14988, Living

	Pedigree Link
Last Edited	10 October 2022

Citations

[S1806] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Beloit, WI, USA; URL: http://www.brianmarkfh.com/obituaries/veda-gahl/
[S1817] Ancestry.com, U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

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George Gahl¹

M, #14989, Living

	Pedigree Link
Last Edited	10 October 2022

Citations

[S1806] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Beloit, WI, USA; URL: http://www.brianmarkfh.com/obituaries/veda-gahl/

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Susan Margaret Gahl^1,2

F, #14990, Living

	Pedigree Link
Last Edited	10 October 2022

Citations

[S1806] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Beloit, WI, USA; URL: http://www.brianmarkfh.com/obituaries/veda-gahl/
[S1572] Ancestry.com., Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1855-1905

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David Edward Gahl^1,2

M, #14991, Living

	Pedigree Link
Last Edited	10 October 2022

Citations

[S1806] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Beloit, WI, USA; URL: http://www.brianmarkfh.com/obituaries/veda-gahl/
[S1572] Ancestry.com., Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1855-1905

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Susanna Koser

F, #14992, Deceased, b. 13 February 1894, d. 7 May 1980

Parents

Father*	Wilhelm Koser (b. January 1862, d. 1944)
Mother*	Willhelmine Schwiderke (b. 9 May 1863, d. 18 September 1938)

Pedigree Link

Family

Family: Robert Herman Zell (b. 16 February 1879, d. February 1949)

Daughter*

Veda Janet Zell, Maternal Grandmother of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law) (b. 9 January 1932, d. 26 April 2013)

Biography

Birth	13 February 1894	Susanna Koser was born on 13 February 1894 in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G.
Marriage	7 February 1910	Robert Herman Zell and she were married on 7 February 1910 at Ev. Lutheran ChurchG in Comstock, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G.
Death	7 May 1980	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 86) on Wednesday, May 7th, 1980 is not known on 7 May 1980 at age 86 in Artesian, Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G. Her death is not known & it occurred in the State of South Dakota
Burial	about 7 May 1980	She was buried about 7 May 1980 at Buried in an unknown cemeteryG in Belle Prairie Township, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G.¹

Name		Susanna Koser was also known as Susie.
Name		She was also known as Kazer.
Note		Susie is the 1st Koser child born in the US; the date is used for the arrival of her parents & 4 siblings.

Last Edited

23 November 2022

Citations

[S2026] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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Robert Herman Zell

M, #14993, Deceased, b. 16 February 1879, d. February 1949

Parents

Father*	William Zell (b. 2 December 1844, d. 27 July 1917)
Mother*	Wilhelmina Bohnke (b. 29 August 1844, d. 21 February 1925)

Pedigree Link

Family

Family: Susanna Koser (b. 13 February 1894, d. 7 May 1980)

Daughter*

Veda Janet Zell, Maternal Grandmother of Jill (Don's Daughter-in-law) (b. 9 January 1932, d. 26 April 2013)

Biography

Birth	16 February 1879	Robert Herman Zell was born on 16 February 1879 at Elbe-ElsterG in Falkenberg, Brandenburg, Germany, EuropeG.
Marriage	7 February 1910	He and Susanna Koser were married on 7 February 1910 at Ev. Lutheran ChurchG in Comstock, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G.
Death	February 1949	He died The cause of his death (at the age of 70) in February, 1949 is not known in February 1949 at age ~70 at 727 SimmonsG in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G. His death is not known & it occurred in the State of South Dakota

Person Source		Robert Herman Zell had person sources.¹
Arrival	before 7 February 1910	He arrived in the US at at Arrival in Ellis Island, New York HarborG +, in New York City, New York Metropolitan Area, State of New York, United States (North America)G +, on or around before 7 February 1910 an actual Immigration event may not be present. The Arrival fact was created from differing birth & death locations; date is from the marriage & location is presumed / NFIA

Last Edited

9 April 2024

Citations

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William Zell

M, #14994, Deceased, b. 2 December 1844, d. 27 July 1917

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Family

Family: Wilhelmina Bohnke (b. 29 August 1844, d. 21 February 1925)

Son*	Robert Herman Zell+ (b. 16 February 1879, d. February 1949)

Biography

Birth	2 December 1844	William Zell was born on 2 December 1844 at Elbe-ElsterG in Falkenberg, Brandenburg, Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Marriage	1874	He and Wilhelmina Bohnke were married in 1874 in Region of Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Death	27 July 1917	He died The cause of his death (at the age of 73) on Friday, July 27th, 1917 is not known on 27 July 1917 at age 72 at FloydG in County of Sanborn, South Dakota, United States (North America)G. His death is not known & it occurred in the State of South Dakota (source after marriage); source after marriage

Person Source		William Zell had person sources.¹
Arrival	before 1910	He arrived in the US at at Arrival in Ellis Island, New York HarborG +, in New York City, New York Metropolitan Area, State of New York, United States (North America)G +, on or around before 1910 an actual Immigration event may not be present. The Arrival fact was created from differing birth & death locations; date is from son's marriage & location is presumed / NFIA

Last Edited

9 April 2024

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Wilhelmina Bohnke

F, #14995, Deceased, b. 29 August 1844, d. 21 February 1925

Pedigree Link

Family

Family: William Zell (b. 2 December 1844, d. 27 July 1917)

Son*	Robert Herman Zell+ (b. 16 February 1879, d. February 1949)

Biography

Birth	29 August 1844	Wilhelmina Bohnke was born on 29 August 1844 in Region of Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Marriage	1874	William Zell and she were married in 1874 in Region of Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG.
Death	21 February 1925	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 81) on Saturday, February 21st, 1925 is not known on 21 February 1925 at age 80 in Cavour, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States (North America)G. Her death is not known & it occurred in the State of South Dakota

Person Source		Wilhelmina Bohnke had person sources.¹
Arrival	before 1910	She arrived in the US at at Arrival in Ellis Island, New York HarborG +, in New York City, New York Metropolitan Area, State of New York, United States (North America)G +, on or around before 1910 an actual Immigration event may not be present. The Arrival fact was created from differing birth & death locations; date is from the son's marriage & location is presumed / NFIA

Last Edited

3 November 2024

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Willhelmine Schwiderke

F, #14996, Deceased, b. 9 May 1863, d. 18 September 1938

Parents

Father*	Gottlieb Schwiderke (b. October 1844, d. 1907)
Mother*	Anna Eleonore Fiedler (b. October 1840, d. after 11 October 1882)

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Family

Family: Wilhelm Koser (b. January 1862, d. 1944)

Daughter*	Regina Koser (b. 27 October 1887, d. 22 February 1975)
Daughter*	Rose Koser (b. 14 February 1888, d. 9 October 1964)
Son*	Adolph Koser (b. 14 October 1889, d. November 1972)
Son*	Gottfried Koser (b. 9 May 1890, d. 31 May 1982)
Daughter*	Susanna Koser+ (b. 13 February 1894, d. 7 May 1980)
Daughter*	Elsie Flora Koser (b. 3 March 1896, d. 26 November 1990)
Son*	Herman Gustav Koser (b. 6 May 1900, d. 9 January 1990)
Son*	Emil Koser (b. 24 July 1901, d. 12 February 1964)

Person Exhibits

Wilhemina Schwederke [in People]

Taken from "Myrt's Story" biography (Myrtle Mae Koser) on 2008

Biography

Birth	9 May 1863	Willhelmine Schwiderke was born on 9 May 1863 in Sobieszczyk, Poland (Russian Territory), EuropeG +.
Marriage	1 December 1881	Wilhelm Koser and she were married on 1 December 1881 at Volyn or Helenow BerserkG in Rozhishche, Ukraine, AsiaG. Date also shown as 11-Oct-1881
Death	18 September 1938	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 75) on Sunday, September 18th, 1938 is not known on 18 September 1938 at age 75 in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G. Her death is not known & it occurred in the State of Wisconsin
Burial	after 18 September 1938	She was buried after 18 September 1938 at Buried in an unknown cemeteryG in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G.¹

Race		The Willhelmine Schwiderke's skin was White.
Departure	26 January 1892	She departed for the US from in Hamburg, Germany, EuropeG, on or around on 26 January 1892. Age: 30; Destination: New York Passenger Class: ohne Angabe Ship: Nottingham Ship Flag: England Ship Type: Dampfschiff²
Arrival	before 1894	She arrived in the US at at Arrival in Ellis Island, New York HarborG +, in New York City, New York Metropolitan Area, State of New York, United States (North America)G +, on or around before 1894 an actual Immigration event may not be present. Sourced Arrival fact³
Residence	1900	She lived in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G, in 1900. Age: 37; AbleToSpeakEnglish: No; CanRead: No; CanWrite: No; EnumerationDistrict: 0016; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 9; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 8; YearsInUS: 7; YearsMarried: 16; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife⁴
Residence	1 June 1905	She lived in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G, on 1 June 1905. Age: 42; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife⁵
Residence	1910	She lived in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G, in 1910. StreetAddress: Almena Clinton Ucon Line Road; Age: 46; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0001; NativeLanguageCode: English; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 11; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 11; YearsMarried: 27; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wif⁶
Residence	1920	She lived in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G, in 1920. Age: 57; Occupation: Farm Laborer; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: No; EnumerationDistrict: 1; Industry: Home Farm; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
Residence	1930	She lived in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G, in 1930. Age: 67; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0001; LanguageSpoken: German; NaturalizationStatus: un; RegistrationDistrict: 0001; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife⁷

Last Edited

6 April 2023

Citations

[S2026] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[S437] Staatsarchiv Hamburg, Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934, Staatsarchiv Hamburg; Hamburg, Deutschland; Hamburger Passagierlisten; Volume: 373-7 I, VIII B 1 Band 097; Page: 186; Microfilm No.: S_13165
[S1832] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Almena, Barron, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1976; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1
[S1803] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Almena, Barron, Wisconsin; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1241777
[S1572] Ancestry.com., Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1855-1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905
[S875] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Almena, Barron, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1700; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1375713
[S1805] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Almena, Barron, Wisconsin; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342294

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Wilhelm Koser

M, #14997, Deceased, b. January 1862, d. 1944

Parents

Father*	Daniel Koser (b. 13 September 1833, d. 13 October 1882)
Mother*	Anna Krystyna Gohl (b. 3 March 1839, d. after 1886)

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Family

Family: Willhelmine Schwiderke (b. 9 May 1863, d. 18 September 1938)

Daughter*	Regina Koser (b. 27 October 1887, d. 22 February 1975)
Daughter*	Rose Koser (b. 14 February 1888, d. 9 October 1964)
Son*	Adolph Koser (b. 14 October 1889, d. November 1972)
Son*	Gottfried Koser (b. 9 May 1890, d. 31 May 1982)
Daughter*	Susanna Koser+ (b. 13 February 1894, d. 7 May 1980)
Daughter*	Elsie Flora Koser (b. 3 March 1896, d. 26 November 1990)
Son*	Herman Gustav Koser (b. 6 May 1900, d. 9 January 1990)
Son*	Emil Koser (b. 24 July 1901, d. 12 February 1964)

Biography

Birth	January 1862	Wilhelm Koser was born in January 1862 in Region of Germanic Preußen (Prussia), EuropeG. Also listed as Russia
Marriage	1 December 1881	He and Willhelmine Schwiderke were married on 1 December 1881 at Volyn or Helenow BerserkG in Rozhishche, Ukraine, AsiaG. Date also shown as 11-Oct-1881
Death	1944	He died The cause of his death (at the age of 82) in the year of 1944 is not known in 1944 at age ~82 in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G. His death is not known & it occurred in the State of Wisconsin
Burial	after 1944	He was buried after 1944 at Buried in an unknown cemeteryG in Almena, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States (North America)G.¹

Name		Wilhelm Koser was also known as Kozer.
Name		He was also known as Bill.
Arrival	before 1894	He arrived in the US at at Arrival in Ellis Island, New York HarborG +, in New York City, New York Metropolitan Area, State of New York, United States (North America)G +, on or around before 1894 an actual Immigration event may not be present. The Arrival fact was created from differing birth & death locations; date is from the birth date of their 4th child & location is presumed / NFIA

Last Edited

1 June 2023

Citations

[S2026] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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Daniel Koser

M, #14998, Deceased, b. 13 September 1833, d. 13 October 1882

Parents

Father*	Gottlieb Koser (b. 1806, d. 28 October 1881)
Mother*	Elisabetha Hahn (b. 18 June 1805, d. 18 December 1847)

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Family

Family: Anna Krystyna Gohl (b. 3 March 1839, d. after 1886)

Daughter*	Wilhelmine Koser (b. 14 May 1860, d. 9 July 1941)
Son*	Wilhelm Koser+ (b. January 1862, d. 1944)
Son*	Carl Koser (b. about 1863, d. 28 December 1913)
Daughter*	Christina Koser (b. 1865, d. 1912)
Son*	Gottlieb Koser (b. 1866, d. after 1866)
Son*	Eduard Koser (b. 24 February 1869, d. 1950)
Son*	Samuel Koser (b. May 1873, d. 12 January 1892)
Daughter*	Pauline Koser+ (b. 4 February 1880, d. 1918)
Daughter*	Emilie Koser (b. 22 November 1881, d. after 1881)

Biography

Birth	13 September 1833	Daniel Koser was born on 13 September 1833 in Sobieszczyk, Poland (Russian Territory), EuropeG +.
Marriage	23 November 1858	He and Anna Krystyna Gohl were married on 23 November 1858 in Sobieszczyk, Poland (Russian Territory), EuropeG +.
Death	13 October 1882	He died The cause of his death (at the age of 49) on Friday, October 13th, 1882 is not known on 13 October 1882 at age 49 at Olszanow, RozyzszczeG, in Lutsk, Volhynia, Ukraine, AsiaG. His death is not known & it occurred in Ukraine

Person Source

Daniel Koser had person sources.¹

Last Edited

9 April 2024

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Anna Krystyna Gohl

F, #14999, Deceased, b. 3 March 1839, d. after 1886

Parents

Father*	Godfryd Gohl (b. November 1790, d. 16 April 1851)
Mother*	Anna Elizbieta Krause (b. 1809, d. 19 June 1850)

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Family

Family: Daniel Koser (b. 13 September 1833, d. 13 October 1882)

Daughter*	Wilhelmine Koser (b. 14 May 1860, d. 9 July 1941)
Son*	Wilhelm Koser+ (b. January 1862, d. 1944)
Son*	Carl Koser (b. about 1863, d. 28 December 1913)
Daughter*	Christina Koser (b. 1865, d. 1912)
Son*	Gottlieb Koser (b. 1866, d. after 1866)
Son*	Eduard Koser (b. 24 February 1869, d. 1950)
Son*	Samuel Koser (b. May 1873, d. 12 January 1892)
Daughter*	Pauline Koser+ (b. 4 February 1880, d. 1918)
Daughter*	Emilie Koser (b. 22 November 1881, d. after 1881)

Biography

Birth	3 March 1839	Anna Krystyna Gohl was born on 3 March 1839 at IwanowiceG + in Kraków County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland, EuropeG. Also show as in "Joanke, Kalisz, Poznan, Poland"¹
Marriage	23 November 1858	Daniel Koser and she were married on 23 November 1858 in Sobieszczyk, Poland (Russian Territory), EuropeG +.
Death	after 1886	She died The cause of her death (at the age of 47) in the year of 1886 is not known after 1886 in Kraków County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland, EuropeG. Her death is not known & it occurred in Poland (location not known; used birth place)

Name		Anna Krystyna Gohl was also known as Anna Christine.
Person Source		She had person sources.²

Last Edited

25 April 2024

Citations

[S1906] d'Heer Family Tree, Anna Christine Gohl
[S2050] Clark Coy Gehrman Anderson Family Tree, Pauline Koser

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Gottlieb Koser

M, #15000, Deceased, b. 1806, d. 28 October 1881

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Family

Family: Elisabetha Hahn (b. 18 June 1805, d. 18 December 1847)

Son*	Daniel Koser+ (b. 13 September 1833, d. 13 October 1882)

Biography

Birth	1806	Gottlieb Koser was born in 1806 in Sobieszczyk, Poland (Russian Territory), EuropeG +.
Death	28 October 1881	He died The cause of his death (at the age of 75) on Friday, October 28th, 1881 is not known on 28 October 1881 at age ~75 in Sobieszczyk, Poland (Russian Territory), EuropeG +. His death is not known & it occurred in Poland (Russian Territory) (location not known; used birth place)

Person Source

Gottlieb Koser had person sources.¹

Last Edited

9 April 2024

Citations

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