Submitted by Donald H. Knopf
October 3, 2008
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Submitted by Donald H. Knopf October 3, 2008 |
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The Original Prussian German families
To Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI
NOTE: All information provided is to be used only as a resource for anyone researching
family line that originally lived in Belknap Township.
The list of original families to Belknap Township was obtained from the records of St.
Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap and from the early U.S. federal
census records. A good number of their offspring moved to other townships
in Presque Isle County and to other locations in Michigan and other states.
Most of the original surnames contain names of their offspring and their succeeding
generations. Church and census records were used for names and dates.
In some instances, other persons provided family data to expand family lines.
Regardless, this is not meant to be an accurate nor complete recording of a family tree.
The Pastors who served St. Michael’s from 1873 to the present recorded names, baptisms,
confirmations, marriages, and deaths. Many names will also include baptism,
confirmation, and marriage dates from other church records: namely, St. John’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Moltke, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Hagensville, St. Peter’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Metz, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rural Posen,
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke, and from Rev. Christian Schwan’s
diaries that are located in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Special credit goes to Norma nee Trapp Beebe for copying the St. Michael’s church records,
to Neil Altman for copying the St. John’s Hagensville and St. Peter’s Metz
records, and to Rich Boyd for copying the St. James Moltke records and the Rev. Schwan’s
diaries.
Submitted by Donald Henry Knopf [2 Oct 2008]
BRAUN family to Belknap Township
To read the family report:
1. Each person has a number.
The “+” in front of a number means that person married and/or had
children and will appear in the next generation with the SAME number.
2. Full names are written as recorded in church records.
3. Census records are written as originally recorded.
Generation No. 1
1. Friedrich 'Fred'1 Braun, Jr. (son of Friedrich Bruhn, Sr. & Marie nee Konow) was born February 15, 1853 in Seltz, Mecklenburg/Schwerin, Vorpommern, Germany, and died December 08, 1927 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan. He married Caroline 'Lena' Schmidt 1878 in Seltz, Mecklenberg, Vorpommern, Germany. She was born December 22, 1858 in Mecklenberg/Schwerin, Vorpommern, Germany, and died June 24, 1948 in Saginaw [Saginaw County], MI.
Notes for Friedrich, Jr.s parents:
Children of Friedrich Bruhn and Marie Konow are:
A. Friedrich 'Fred'2 Braun, born February 15, 1853 in Seltz, Mecklenburg/Schwerin, Vorpommern, Germany; died December 08, 1927 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan. Married Caroline Schmidt. *They are the BRAUN family to Belknap Township.
B. Carl Christopher Bruhn, born October 1857 in Breesen, Mecklenburg/Schwerin, Vorpommern. He married Christine Bleich 1885 in Detroit. They lived their entire life in Wayne [Canton Township -Wayne County], MI.
C. Johann 'John' Friedrich Bruhn, born September 15, 1859 in Breesen, Mecklenburg/Schwerin, Vorpommern, Germany; died March 23, 1940 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. He married Sophia Scherlack 1880 in Breesen, Mecklenburg. They lived their entire life in Springwells Township [Detroit – Wayne County] MI.
D. Wilhelm Hermann Hugo Bruhn, born 1862 in Breesen, Mecklenburg/Schwerin, Vorpommern; died 1949 in Houghton, MI. He married Augusta Johanna Mathilde Raether 1886 in Houghton, MI. They lived their entire life in Houghton , MI.
E. Fredericke S. Bruhn, born September 1865 in Breesen, Mecklenburg/Schwerin, Vorpommern; died in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. She married Ernst G. Heier 1886 in Detroit, MI. They lived their life in Detroit.
F. August Bruhn, born July 30, 1869 in Breesen, Mecklenburg/Schwerin, Vorpommern; died April 22, 1931 in Detroit [Wayne County], MI. He married Louisa M. Gaschinske 1891 in Detroit, MI. They lived their entire life in Detroit.
Notes for Friedrich 'Fred' Braun:
The Mecklenburg census of 1867 shows the family [Parents: Friedrich & Maria Bruhn and children: Friedrich, Jr., Carl, Johann, Wilhelm, & Fredericke] living in Breesen, Ritteramt Stavenhagen, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
It is difficult to determine the exact year Fred & Caroline came to America. The census records are no help since they give varying years of entry to America. From research done by Amy Bruhn, living in Dearborn, there is evidence that the parents of Fred and his siblings came to America between 1881 and 1882. They all settled in Detroit. Exactly when Fred & Caroline came to Belknap Township is unknown, but sometime before January 1892, since daughter Clara was born 7 Jan 1892 in Belknap.
The last name is shown as Brauhn, Bruhn, Braun, & Brown on records. Friedrich’s name in church records shows Brauhn, but on the tombstone in St. Michael’s Cemetery - Belknap is written ‘Friedrich Brown’
The cemetery record states he died of chronic gastritis as recorded by the Dr. Wm Arscott.
More About Friedrich 'Fred' Braun:
Burial: December 10, 1927, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
Notes for Caroline 'Lena' Schmidt:
Caroline was a midwife. She helped many Belknap mother's deliver children - many times without a doctor present.
Caroline is buried in Saginaw, MI. On the tombstone of her husband, Fred, in the St. Michael's [Belknap] Cemetery is engraved December 22, 1858 - _____ [no death date]. When it was engraved, it was probably thought Caroline's burial would be in St. Michael's. Also inscribed is "I know that my Redeemer Liveth".
Obituary:
Mrs. Caroline Brown, 1395 Vincent St., died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Ida Evans, this morning, age 89. Caroline Smith was born Dec. 22, 1858, in Germany. Married there to Frederick Brown. About 65 years ago they came to America and Detroit. She lived in Presque Isle County over 50 years, coming to Saginaw 2 years ago. Mr. Brown died Dec. 8, 1926. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ida Evans, Saginaw; Mrs. Gustave Brege and Mrs. Charles Elowski, Hawks, Mich.; one brother; one sister in Germany; several grand and great-grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Case Chapel, Rev. Hilmer Eckert officiating, burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. She may be seen at the Chapel after 4 p.m. Saturday.
More About Caroline 'Lena' Schmidt:
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery - Saginaw, MI
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 1A] enumerated 1 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
BROWN, Frederick, head, 47, born Feb 1853 Germany, married 22 years, to America in 1887, in America 13 years, naturalized, farmer
BROWN, Lena, wife, 41, born Dec 1858 Germany, married 22 years, to America 1879, in America 21 years, 5 children born with 4 living
BROWN, Emil, son, 15, born Dec 1884 Michigan, farm laborer
BROWN, Clara, daughter, 8, born Jan 1892 Michigan, at school
BROWN, Hattie, daughter, 5, born Oct 1894 Michigan, at school
There has to be a mistake in the date of Fred's entry to America. Since they were married 22 years in 1900, and Emil was born in Michigan in 1884, would indicate that Lena's entry to America in 1879 is probably incorrect.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T770_492 - E.D. 171 - page 10B] enumerated 13 May 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BRAUN, Emil, head, 25, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer
BRAUN, Fred, father, 57, married 31 years, born Germany, to America 1881, own income
BRAUN, Karoline, mother, 52, married 31 years, born Germany, to America 1881, own income
BRAUN, Hattie, sister, 15, born Michigan, parents born Germany, servant, private family
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page 1A] enumerated 2 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
BROWN, Fredrick, head, 65
BROWN, Karoline, wife, 61
The 1930 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers Cit village federal census [ED 17; page 25A] enumerated 22 Jan 1930 by John Ferdelmann, Jr. shows:
Living at 155 N. Fifth Street
VOGELHEIM, Joseph, head, 82, widowed, owns house valued at $4500, has a radio set, born Germany, to America 1872
BROWN, Johanna [sic], servant, 72, widowed, born Germany, to America 1882, servant for private family
Children of Friedrich Braun and Caroline Schmidt are:
2 i. Anna Emilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, born February 25, 1879 in Seltz, Mecklenburg, Vorpommern, Germany; died December 19, 1893 in Detroit, Michigan.
Anna was confirmed 15 April 1892 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 51:12,13.
Burial: December 24, 1893, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap [Presque Isle County], Michigan
+ 3 ii. Ida M. Braun, born March 25, 1882 in Detroit [Wayne County], MI; died August 16, 1982 in Redford [Wayne County], MI.
+ 4 iii. Emil John Brown, born December 08, 1884 in Detroit, MI; died March 09, 1918 in Saginaw, MI.
+ 5 iv. Clara Emma Bertha Braun, born January 07, 1892 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan; died February 06, 1976 in Hillman, Michigan.
+ 6 v. Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine Braun, born October 30, 1894 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan; died January 09, 1978 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan.
Generation No. 2
3. Ida M.2 Braun (Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born March 25, 1882 in Detroit [Wayne County], MI, and died August 16, 1982 in Redford [Wayne County], MI. She married George Evans October 29, 1898 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap - [Rogers City], MI. He was born July 1869 in Canada [English], and died 1945.
Notes for Ida M. Braun:
Ida Braun was confirmed 12 April 1896 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her memory verse for life is Matthew 10:32,33.
More About Ida M. Braun:
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery - Saginaw, MI
Notes for George Evans:
George was born in Canada and was approximately one year old when the 1870 census was taken, so he must have immigrated with his parents as an infant. The family settled in Harrisville upon their immigration. George's father was a farmer in 1870 and two more children were born, Rosa in 1872 and Charles in 1875. George's mother died soon after however, because in 1880 his father was working on the wharves and a servant, Esther, was caring for the children. George's father married Esther soon after and they had another daughter, Mary, in 1882. Esther was widowed by the time of the 1900 census.
George and Ida were divorced by the time of the 1930 census.
Marriage Notes for Ida Braun and George Evans:
Witnesses at Ida & George’s marriage by the Rev. Bruno Potzger were Friedrich Braun and Ernestine Krueger. George Evans is listed as from Bismarck township.
The 1900 Michigan, Alcona County, Harrisville village Federal Census [Roll T623 698; Page 13A; ED 6] enumerated 23 June 1900 shows:
EVANS, George, head, 30, married 1 year, born July 1869 Canada English, to U.S. 1875, parents born Canada English, day laborer
EVANS, Ida, wife, 18, married 1 years, 1 child born with 1 child living, born March 1882 Michigan, parents born Germany
EVANS, Joseph E. C., son, 0. born January 1899 Michigan
The 1910 Michigan, Alcona County, Harrisville Federal Census [Roll T624_634; Page 10A; ED 5; Image 94] enumerated April 1910 shows:
EVENS, George, head, 41, married 11 years, born Canada English, parents born Canada English, to U.S. 1880, laborer at odd jobs
EVENS, Ida, wife, 28, married 11 years, born Michigan, parents born Germany
EVENS, Joseph E., son, 11, born Michigan
EVENS, Viola A., daughter, 9, born Michigan
EVENS, Herald A., son, 7, born Michigan
EVENS, Grace, daughter, 4, born Michigan
EVENS, Emma H.., daughter, 2, born Michigan
EVENS, Mable, daughter, 3/12, born Michigan
Note: The enumerator did write Evens.
The 1920 Michigan, Alcona County, Harrisville Federal Census [Roll T625_753; Page 5A; ED 5; Image 101] enumerated 23 January 1920 shows:
EVANS, George, head, 50, owns house with mortgage, born Canada English, parents born Canada English, to America 1870, naturalized 1890, farmer, general farm
EVANS, Ida, 37, born Michigan, parents born Germany
EVANS, Joseph, son, 21, single, born Michigan
EVANS, Harold, son, 17 6/12, born Michigan
EVANS, Grace, daughter, 14 7/12, born Michigan
EVANS, Emma, daughter, 12 0/12,, born Michigan
EVANS, Mabel, daughter, 8 8/12, born Michigan
EVANS, Harry, son, 7 8/12,, born Michigan
EVANS, Rosie, daughter, 5 11/12, born Michigan
EVANS, Velma, daughter, 3 6/12, born Michigan
EVANS, Victor, son, 4/12, born Michigan
The 1930 Michigan, Alcona County, Haynes Township Federal Census shows
EVANS, Ida, head, divorced, age 47, age 17 when married, housekeeper in private home
EVANS, Rose, daughter, age 16
EVANS, Victor, son, age 10
EVANS, Edward, son, age 8
The 1930 Michigan, Alcona County, Harrisville Township Federal Census [Roll: T626_972; E.D. 8 - page 1B] enumerated 3 April 1930 by Edith Marlin shows
EVANS, George, head, 63, divorced, rents for $7 a month, born Canada English, Laborer at odd jobs
EVANS, Harry, son, 17, single, born Michigan, father born Canada English, mother born Michigan, Laborer at odd jobs
Children of Ida Braun and George Evans are:
+ 7 i. Joseph Edward Carl3 Evans, born January 07, 1899 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI; died March 07, 1995 in Springfield [Calhoun County], MI.
8 ii. Violet ‘Viola’ Martha Emilie Evans, born April 24, 1901 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI; died Bet. 1971 - 1982. She married (1) Charles A. Fraser October 22, 1918 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI; born 1880 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI. She married (2) Floyd L. Trombley April 06, 1923 in Lansing [Ingham County], MI; born May 06, 1895 in Scotts [Kalamazoo County], MI; died June 06, 1993 in Summerville [Dorchester County], SC.
Violet Martha Emilie Evans was baptized 5 May 1901 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her sponsors were Emil Braun, Martha Borrousch and Wilhelmine Dietz.
Witnesses at Charles & Viola’s marriage by Clergyman Franklin H. Clapp were Myrtle Fraser Phelps & Frank. L. Fraser.
Marriage Notes for 'Viola' Evans and Floyd Trombley:
This was the 2nd marriage for Viola & Floyd. Floyd was first married 20 June 1914 in Scotts, MI to Theo Eberstein.
Witnesses at Viol & Floyd's marriage by clergyman C. Jeffares McCombe were Effie McComb & Alice M. Farrow, both of Lansing.
+ 9 iii. Harold Emil Ludwig Evans, born July 02, 1902 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan; died October 18, 1986 in Assyria [Barry County], Michigan.
+ 10 iv. Grace Klara Frieda Evans, born May 20, 1905 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan; died Bef. 1930 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan.
11 v. Emma Hedwig Augusta Evans, born June 02, 1907 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI.
Emma Hedwig Augusta Evans was baptized 29 Aug 1909 by the Rev. Heinrich Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her sponsors were Gustav Brege and Hattie Braun.
Emma was not living with her mother at the time of the 1930 census, so it's probable that she was married or moved to Battle Creek with her brothers, Joseph & Harold.
In 1930, the Haynes Township, Alcona County, Michigan Federal census shows Emma Tacia. The years matches. The husband is John Tacia. They have a daughter Nina, age 1 6/12.
Also -
1930 Census: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan [Roll 978; Page 14A; ED 23] enumerated 10 April 1930 shows:
Living at 104 N. McConley Street in the Hotel managed by Francis Loy:
EVANS, Emma, roomer, [unknown age, unknown marital status, unknown where born and unknown where parents born, unknown occupation]
12 vi. Mabel Louise Magdalene Evans, born January 07, 1910 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI; died April 18, 1989 in Macomb [Macomb County], MI. She married John K. Y. Martin 1929 in Michigan; born November 25, 1902 in Kentucky; died May 05, 1973 in Dearborn [Wayne County], MI.
Mabel Louise Magdalene Evans was baptized 17 June 1911 by the Rev. Henry Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her sponsors were Otto Schalk and Magdalene Brege.
The Michigan death index shows Mabel's residence at time of death was Milford [Oakland County], MI. SS death index shows she died at Macomb [Macomb County], MI.
+ 13 vii. Harry Friedrich Walter Evans, born April 23, 1912 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan; died September 12, 1974 in Buena Vista [Saginaw County], Michigan.
+ 14 viii. Rosa Hattie Clara Evans, born January 05, 1914 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI; died October 20, 1994 in Hawes [Alcona County], MI.
+ 15 ix. Velma Caroline Emilie Evans, born June 14, 1916 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI; died March 17, 1998 in Port Richey [Pasco County], FL.
+ 16 x. Victor Charles Evans, born August 03, 1919 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan; died October 1966 in Saginaw, MI.
+ 17 xi. Edward James Evans, born March 19, 1922 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan; died January 23, 1971 in Carrollton [Saginaw County], Michigan.
4. Emil John2 Brown (Friedrich 'Fred'1 Braun, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born December 08, 1884 in Detroit, MI, and died March 09, 1918 in Saginaw, MI. He married Louise 'Lizzie' Caroline Bertha Krueger April 13, 1910 in Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan, daughter of Ludwig Krueger and Ernestine Chilla. She was born March 17, 1893 in Belknap Township (Hawks), MI, and died 1949 in Detroit [Wayne County], MI.
Emil was confirmed 24 April 1898 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171 - page 11A] enumerated 17 May by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BRAUN, Emil, head, 25, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer
BRAUN, Fred, father, 57, married 31 years, born Germany, to America 1881, own income
BRAUN, Karoline, mother, 52, married 31 years, born Germany, to America 1881, own income
BRAUN, Hattie, sister, 15, born Michigan, servant, private family
Obituary: Alpena News [Saturday 16 March 1918]
FORMER BELKNAP FARMER KILLS SELF
Emil Brown, a former Belknap Township young man, committed suicide at his home in Saginaw Monday taking his life via the poison route. No reason could be found for his rash act and the cause, if he had any, shall remain a mystery.
While residing in Belknap Mr. Brown lived on the Gust Brege farm and about eight years ago moved to Detroit where he had been working in one of the railroad roundhouses. He secured another position at Saginaw and mover there three weeks ago and at that place took his life. NOTE: The Saginaw, MI Daily news Death Index shows Emil died 9 March 1918 of STRYCHNINE POISONING.
More About Emil John Brown:
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery [Block 14 - Lot 14] - Rogers City, MI
Louise Caroline Bertha Krueger was baptized 2 April 1893 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Ludwig Putzig, Sr., Caroline Krueger, Bertha Neinas.
Louise & Emil were married by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt.
Louise married three times: Emil Braun, Louis Lester, & unknown.
Children of Emil Brown and Louise Krueger are:
+ 18 i. Harold W.3 Brown, born December 19, 1910 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died May 13, 1998 in Benton [Marshall County], Kentucky.
+ 19 ii. Norman Heinrich Walter Brown, Sr., born November 28, 1912 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died January 18, 1999 in Dearborn Heights [Wayne County], Michigan.
5. Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun (Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born January 07, 1892 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan, and died February 06, 1976 in Hillman, Michigan. She married Gustav Ernst Wilhelm Brege August 26, 1909 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Twp., son of Christian Brege and Maria Kruse. He was born November 12, 1884 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan, and died February 02, 1955 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan.
Clara was baptized 24 January 1892 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Agatha Noffze, Johann Berg, Caroline Jacobs.
Clara Emma Bertha Braun was confirmed 16 April 1905 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Clara's memory verse for life is 2 Corinthians 12:9.
More About Clara Emma Bertha Braun:
Burial: February 09, 1976, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
Gustav was baptized 23 November 1884 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Ernst Brege, Wilhelm Haselhuhn, Auguste Brege.
Gustav was confirmed 24 April 1898 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
More About Gustav Ernst Wilhelm Brege:
Burial: February 05, 1955, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
Witnesses at Clara & Gustave’s marriage by the Rev. Heinrich Essig were Ernst Braun, Minna Brandt, Johann Brege and Hattie Braun.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171 - page 2B] enumerated 20 April by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BREGE, Gustav, head, 25, married 0 years, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer
BREGE, Clara, 18, married 0 years, born Michigan, parents born Germany
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page 1A] enumerated 2 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
BREGE, Gustav, head, farmer
BREGE, Clarence, son, 9
BREGE, Ervin, son, 7
BREGE, Esther, daughter, 5
BREGE, Vera, daughter, 4 4/12
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3- page 1A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 2 April 1930 shows:
BREGE, Gustav, head, 45, married at age 20, own, valued at $6500.00, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
BREGE, Clara, wife, 38, married at age 17, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BREGE, Ervin, son, 17, single
BREGE, Vera, daughter, 14
BREGE, Leona, daughter, 13
BREGE, Marvin, son, 9
BREGE, Ralph, son, 6
Children of Clara Braun and Gustav Brege are:
20 i. Elna Hedwig Elizabeth3 Brege, born November 23, 1909 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan; died December 01, 1909 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan.
Elna was baptized 29 Nov 1909 by the Rev. Heinrich Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Hedwig Braun, Elizabeth Elowsky and Christian Brege, Jr.
More About Elna Hedwig Elizabeth Brege:
Burial: December 03, 1909, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
+ 21 ii. Clarence Frederick Brege, born December 08, 1910 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan; died February 17, 1986 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan.
+ 22 iii. Erwin Henry Brege, born July 27, 1912 in Bismarck Township [Presque Isle County] - Hawks, Michigan; died April 24, 1989 in Rogers City, Michigan.
+ 23 iv. Esther Alwine Therese Brege, born May 27, 1914 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan; died September 02, 2005 in Midland, Michigan.
+ 24 v. Vera Wilhelmine Auguste Brege, born August 30, 1915 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan; died November 16, 1999 in Clayton [Rabun County], Georgia.
+ 25 vi. Leona Lenora Augusta Brege, born November 05, 1916 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan; died August 26, 2005 in Petoskey [Emmett County], Michigan.
26 vii. Marvin Adolf Brege, born August 20, 1920 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan; died September 30, 1944 in France.
The church records show Marvin Adolf Brege baptized 5 Sep 1920 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Ida Evans, Adolf Brege and John Brege.
The church records show Marvin Adolf Brege confirmed 13 May 1934 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Marvin's memory verse for life is Psalm 145: 18-19.
Marvin was killed in action during World War II.
Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
27 viii. Ralph Wilhelm Brege, born June 11, 1923 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan; died August 28, 1985 in Algonac [St. Clair County], Michigan. He married Evelyn G. ____; born July 23, 1926; died November 27, 1995 in Algonac [St. Clair County], Michigan.
Ralph was baptized 1 July 1923 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His sponsors were Hedwig Elowski and Wm. Haselhuhn.
Ralph William Brege was confirmed 9 May 1937 by the Rev. Hermann Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Ralph's memory verse for life is Matthew 24:13.
6. Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun (Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born October 30, 1894 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan, and died January 09, 1978 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan. She married Carl 'Charles' Eduard Elowski July 24, 1913 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, son of Friedrich Elowsky and Wilhelmine Dramburg. He was born April 04, 1888 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan, and died January 06, 1974 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan.
Hedwig was baptized 11 November 1894 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Otto Neinas, Emilie Noffze, Frau [Mrs.] Wilhelmine Dietz.
Hedwig Ottilie Wilhelmine Braun was confirmed 7 June 1908 by the Rev. Heinrich Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Hedwig's memory verse for life is Matthew 24:42.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171 - page 11A] enumerated 17 May by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BRAUN, Emil, head, 25, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer
BRAUN, Fred, father, 57, married 31 years, born Germany, to America 1881, own income
BRAUN, Karoline, mother, 52, married 31 years, born Germany, to America 1881, own income
BRAUN, Hattie, sister, 15, born Michigan, servant, private family
More About Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine Braun:
Burial: January 12, 1978, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
Carl was baptized 11 April 1888 [one week after birth] by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Algust Elowsky, Eduard Hardies.
Charles' mother, Wilhelmine, nee Dramburg, died in childbirth. A friend of the family helped raise Charles.
Carl Eduard Elowsky was confirmed 13 April 1902 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Carl's memory verse for life is John 14:6.
More About Carl 'Charles' Eduard Elowski:
Burial: January 09, 1974, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
The spellings of the last name [Elowsky, Elowske, Elowski] show on various records.
Witnesses at Charles & Hattie’s marriage by the Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow were Emil Elowsky, Arthur Poch, Frederick Sellke, Lena Brege, Else Bollin and Helen Hardies.
Charles and Hattie lived on the Friedrich Elowsky Centennial farm on Highway 451, Belknap (Hawks), Michigan. The 160 tract was homesteaded by Friedrich Elowsky in 1872.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page1B] enumerated 5 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
ELOWSKE, Charles, head, 31, farmer
ELOWSKE, Hattie, wife, 25
ELOWSKE, Harvey, son, 5
ELOWSKE, Mildred, daughter, 4
ELOWSKE, Fred, father, 73, to America 1870
ELOWSKE, Minnie, mother, 80, to America 1870
The 1930 Belknap Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 2A] enumerated by Otto Grambau on 4 April 1930 shows:
ELOWSKI, Charles, head, 41, married at age 25, owns, valued at $5000.00, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
ELOWSKI, Hattie, wife, 35, married at age 18, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ELOWSKI, Harvey, son, 16,
ELOWSKI, Mildred, daughter, 14
ELOWSKI, Shirley, son, 8
ELOWSKI, Howard, son, 7
ELOWSKI, Grace, daughter, 5
ELOWSKI, Norman, son, 3 3/12
Children of Hedwig Braun and Carl Elowski are:
+ 28 i. Harvey Clarence Michael3 Elowsky, born February 08, 1914 in Belknap Township [Hawks], Michigan; died April 27, 1972 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 29 ii. Mildred Caroline Emma Elowsky, born June 20, 1915 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan; died February 05, 2004 in Petoskey [Emmet County], Michigan.
30 iii. Gertrude Ida Paulina Elowsky, born September 23, 1916 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan; died October 10, 1919 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan.
Gertrude Ida Pulina Elowsky was baptized 8 Oct 1916 by the Rev. William Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her sponsors were Ida Evans, Gustav Brege and Paulina Elowski.
More About Gertrude Ida Paulina Elowsky:
Burial: St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery - Belknap
+ 31 iv. Shirley August Paul Elowski, born July 15, 1920 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan.
+ 32 v. Howard George Carl Elowsky, born June 23, 1922 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan; died February 15, 1987 in Petoskey, MIchigan.
+ 33 vi. Grace Paulina Augusta Elowsky, born September 27, 1924 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 34 vii. Norman Albert Clarence Elowski, born December 21, 1926 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
35 viii. Wilbert Harvey Elowsky, born December 17, 1931 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan; died January 01, 1932 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan.
Wilbert was baptized 18 Dec 1931 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke, pastor of the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap, at home of parents. The witnesses were Harvey and Mildred Elowsky. Wilbert died 2 weeks later.
The Church record says Wilbert died of Spina Bifeda and other defects as recorded by Dr. S.H. Rutledge. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Louis Heinecke.
Burial: January 03, 1932, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
36 ix. Audrey Leone Elowsky, born May 17, 1934 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan. She married Edward 'Ed' Marlin Wenzel, Jr. December 31, 1960 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Twp. (Hawks, Michigan); born November 10, 1934 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died August 12, 1997 in Michigan.
Audrey was baptized 10 June 1934 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her sponsors were Theodore Elowsky and Leona Brege.
Audrey Leone Elowski was confirmed 8 June 1947 by the Rev. Donald E Heck in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Audrey's memory verse for life was Psalm 145:18-19.
Audrey was an accomplished accordian player.
Edwin Marlin Wenzel was baptized 2 December 1934 by the Rev. Louis A. Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Edwin's godparents were Marlin Wenzel, Mrs. Hattie Vachon.
Witnesses at Audrey and Edward's marriage by the Rev. Ralph E. Unger were Donald Wenzel and Elaine Frederich.
Generation No. 3
7. Joseph Edward Carl3 Evans (Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born January 07, 1899 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI, and died March 07, 1995 in Springfield [Calhoun County], MI. He married (1) Estella 'Stella' E. Fuller November 20, 1924 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI, daughter of George Fuller and Hedwig Bresett. She was born 1907 in Vermont. He married (2) Florence M. ____ Abt. 1940 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI. She was born August 14, 1909, and died June 1979 in Kalamazoo, MI.
Joseph Edward Carl Evans was baptized 22 January 1899 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Caroline Braun, Carl Besel, Carl Crueger.
The Alcona County [Harrisville], Michigan World War 1 Draft Registration Card shows: Joseph E. Evans, 19 single, address of Harrisville, Mich.; farmer, employed by Charles Basel of Hawks [Presque Isle County], Mich.; nearest relative is Geo. Evans of Harrisville; is medium height, medium built, blue eyes, light hair, no physical defects. Signed and dated: 5 Sept 1918
The 1930 Census Emmett Township, Calhoun County, Michigan [Roll T626_979; Page 25B; ED 45; Image 323] enumerated 24 April 1930 by Honora Schmidt shows
Living at 219 Princeton Avenue
EVANS, Joseph, head, 30, married at age 24, born Michigan, Factory Laborer
EVANS, Stella, wife, 23, married at age 17, born Vermont, parents born Vermont
EVANS, Carl, son, 4 7/12, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Vermont
Joseph is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery [Calhoun County], MI in Sec. T, Lot 102, Rt 8
Also buried on that Lot are:
Evans, Estella E. Sep. 14, 1938 Sec. T, Lot 102, Rt 7
Evans, Florence M. Jun. 20, 1979 Sec. T, Lot 102, Rt 5
More About Joseph Edward Carl Evans:
Burial: March 10, 1995, Oak Hill Cemetery - Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI
More About Estella 'Stella' E. Fuller:
Burial: September 14, 1938, Oak Hill Cemetery - Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI
Witnesses at Estella & Joseph's marriage by Clergyman Quinton S. Walker were Hattie M. & Samuel E. Batdorff, both of Battle Creek.
1930 Census: Emmett Township, Calhoun County, Michigan Federal Census [Roll 979; Page 25B; ED 45] enumerated 24 April 1930 shows:
Living at 219 Princeton Avenue
EVANS, Joseph, head, 30, married at age 24, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, factory laborer
EVANS, Stell, wife, 23, married at age 17, born Vermond, parents born Vermont
EVANS, Carl, son, 4 7/12, born Michigan
More About Florence M. ____:
Burial: June 20, 1979, Oak Hill Cemetery - Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI
Children of Joseph Evans and Estella Fuller are:
37 i. Carl4 Evans, born September 1926 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI; died in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI.
38 ii. Caroline Evans.
39 iii. Gerald K. Evans, born May 02, 1930 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI; died May 02, 2001 in Burr Oak [Saint Joseph County], MI.
40 iv. Katie Evans. She married ___ Taylor.
41 v. Loretta Jean Evans, born March 05, 1932 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI; died August 05, 1972 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI. She married ___ Cable. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery - Battle Creek, MI [Sec. T Lot 102]
+ 42 vi. Delores Kay Evans, born June 1938 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI.
43 vii. Micky Evans.
44 viii. Serrell Evans.
Children of Joseph Evans and Florence ____ are:
45 i. Joseph 'Joe'4 Evans, born Abt. 1940 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI.
46 ii. Carol Evans, born Abt. 1942 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI.
9. Harold Emil Ludwig3 Evans (Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born July 02, 1902 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan, and died October 18, 1986 in Assyria [Barry County], Michigan. He married Ethel May Ford Greenside April 14, 1924 in Marshall [Calhoun County], MI, daughter of James Ford. She was born 1902 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI, and died November 1970.
Hero Emil Ludwig Evans was baptized in Emil Braun's house 29 April 1903 from the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. His godparents were Ludwig Putzig, Emil Braun and Adelina Putzig. NOTE: The church records do show Hero. Obviously the first name was recorded in error. He was known as Harold.
More About Harold Emil Ludwig Evans:
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery - Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI
More About Ethel May Ford Greenside:
Burial: November 16, 1970, Oak Hill Cemetery - Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI
This was Ethel's 2nd marriage.
Witnesses at Ethel & Harold's marriage by Clergyman Charles E. Blanchard were Mrs. Agnes M. Blanchard & Miss Agnes E. Blanchard, both of Marshall, MI.
The 1930 Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Precinct 20 Federal Census [Roll 978; Page 4B; ED 29] enumerated 4 April 1930 shows:
Living in a duplex on South Wayland Street
EVANS, Harold A., head, 27, married at age 21, rents for $25 a month, born Michigan, parents born Michigan [sic], steel laker at manufacturing plant
EVANS, Ethel M., wife, 27, married at age 21, born Michigan, parents born Indiana
EVANS, Roberta I., daughter, 3 4/12, born Michigan
GREENSIDES, Delorss H., stepson, 9, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
EVANS, Velma I., sister 13, born Michigan, parents born Michigan [sic]
Oak Hill Cemetery:
Evans, Harold A. Oct 1986 Sec. N, Lot 157
Evans, Ethel May Nov. 16, 1970 Sec. N, Lot 157, Rt 3
Children of Harold Evans and Ethel Greenside are:
47 i. Delorss 'stepson' H.4 Greenside, born 1921 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI.
48 ii. Roberta I. Evans, born 1926 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI. She married Arthur Coats; born December 16, 1926; died September 20, 2003.
49 iii. Virginia Evans, born Abt. 1930. She married ___ Zukowski.
10. Grace Klara Frieda3 Evans (Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born May 20, 1905 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan, and died Bef. 1930 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan. She married Leonard James Forsythe December 24, 1921 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan, son of Fred Forsythe and Nora Clemens. He was born January 27, 1903 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan, and died January 1977 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], Michigan.
Grace Klara Frieda Evans was baptized 12 Dec 1906 by the Rev. Heinrich Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Klara Braun and Frieda Essig.
Witnesses at Grace & Leonard’s marriage by presiding minister, C. M. Boyce were Clifford L. Forsyth and Emma H. Evans. Grace may have died prior to 1930 because per census records it appears as if Leonard may have been living in Battle Creek with a new wife and son.
The 1930 Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek 24th Precinct Federal Census [Roll 978; Page 1A; ED 33] enumerated 2 April 1930 shows:
Living at 102 East Kingman Avenue
FORSYTHE, Leonard J., head, 27, rents for $20 a month, has a radio set, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, machinist at postum factory
FORSYTHE, Frances M., wife, 21, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
FORSYTHE, Leonard Junior, son, 11/12, born Michigan
Child of Grace Evans and Leonard Forsythe is:
50 i. James Leonard4 Forsythe, born February 13, 1923 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan; died February 24, 1923 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan.
James died of bronchial pneumonia.
13. Harry Friedrich Walter3 Evans (Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born April 23, 1912 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan, and died September 12, 1974 in Buena Vista [Saginaw County], Michigan. He married Martha M. Johnson October 18, 1946. She was born 1927 in Saginaw, MI.
Harry Friedrich Walter Evans was baptized 22 Aug 1912 by the Rev. Henry Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Friedrich Braun, Walter Wollenberg and Ella Wollenberg.
Harry was enumerated in 1930
The 1930 Michigan, Alcona County, Harrisville Township Federal Census [Roll: T626_972; E.D. 8 - page 1B] enumerated 3 April 1930 by Edith Marlin shows
EVANS, George, head 63, divorced, rents for $7 a month, born Canada English, Laborer at odd jobs
EVANS, Harry, son, 17, single, born Michigan, father born Canada English, mother born Michigan, Laborer at odd jobs
More About Harry Friedrich Walter Evans:
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery - Saginaw, Michigan
Notes for Martha M. Johnson:
Martha's grandparents were born in Denmark.
Children of Harry Evans and Martha Johnson are:
51 i. Helen4 Evans. She married William Harmon.
+ 52 ii. Harriet Evans.
14. Rosa Hattie Clara3 Evans (Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born January 05, 1914 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI, and died October 20, 1994 in Hawes [Alcona County], MI. She married (1) ___ Deenes Abt. 1932 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI. She married (2) Howard Delbert Apsey Abt. 1935 in Alcona County, MI, son of Delbert Apsey and Inez Walker. He was born December 17, 1911 in Lincoln [Alcona County], MI, and died June 09, 1999 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI.
Rosa Hattie Clara Evans was baptized 4 April 1915 by the Rev. William Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Hattie Elowsky, Christ Brege, Jr. and Clara Brege.
The Michigan death index shows Rosa died in Hawes [Alcona County], MI
The SS death index shows her last residence as Lincoln [Alcona County], MI.
Child of Rosa Evans and ___ Deenes is:
53 i. Eleanore Mae4 Deenes, born August 29, 1933 in Lincoln [Alcona County], MI; died August 17, 1985 in Alpena, MI. She married Melvin Smith; born Abt. 1932 in MI.
Children of Rosa Evans and Howard Apsey are:
54 i. Rose Marie4 Apsey, born Abt. 1946, married Homer Dunham.
55 ii. Shelba Apsey, born Abt. 1948, married Douglas Dunn.
56 iii. Howlene S. Apsey, born November 1951, married Wayne Thomas Dault; born 1944.
15. Velma Caroline Emilie3 Evans (Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born June 14, 1916 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI, and died March 17, 1998 in Port Richey [Pasco County], FL. She married (1) Walter R. Hanover Abt. 1933. He was born March 01, 1909 in Buchanan [Berrien County], MI, and died May 19, 1985 in East Moline [Rock Island County], IL. She married (2) Max J. Bernard Abt. 1986. He was born February 21, 1912 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI, and died November 05, 1988 in Holt [Ingham County], MI.
Velma Caroline Emilie Evans was baptized 8 Oct 1916 by the Rev. William Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Caroline Braun, Emilia Noffze and Emil Braun.
At the time of the 1930 census, Velma was 13 years old and living with her brother Harold and his family in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], Michigan.
Both the Florida & SS death indexes show Velma C. Bernard b. 14 June 1916 d. 17 March 1998.
Children of Velma Evans and Walter Hanover are:
+ 57 i. Barbara J.4 Hanover, born May 28, 1934 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI; died February 20, 2006 in Saginaw, MI.
58 ii. Marlene J. Hanover, born August 1937. She married George A. Atkinson; born August 1937.
59 iii. Theodore W. Hanover, born October 27, 1932; died December 17, 1996 in Carolton [Saginaw County], MI.
60 iv. Son Two Hanover.
16. Victor Charles3 Evans (Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born August 03, 1919 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan, and died October 1966 in Saginaw, MI.
Victor Charles Evans was baptized 5 Sep 1920 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Charles Elowsky, Hedwig Elowsky and Gustav Brege.
The Social Security death Index shows Victor was born 3 August 1919. That does not agree with the birth/baptism record at St. Michael's [Belknap] Church which show he was born 3 August 1920. The 3 August 1919 is probably correct.
More About Victor Charles Evans:
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery - Saginaw, Michigan
Children of Victor Charles Evans are:
61 i. Richard Victor4 Evans, born May 1946.
62 ii. James E. Evans.
63 iii. Carl G. Evans.
64 iv. Wayne A. Evans.
65 v. Chester M. Evans.
66 vi. Susan Ann Evans.
17. Edward James3 Evans (Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born March 19, 1922 in Harrisville [Alcona County], Michigan, and died January 23, 1971 in Carrollton [Saginaw County], Michigan. He married Carol Ann Zuellig June 27, 1959 in Saginaw, MI.
Edward James Evans was baptized 30 June 1922 in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church. His godparents were Caroline Braun and Clara Brege.
More About Edward James Evans:
Burial: Oakwood Mausoleum - Saginaw, MI
Children of Edward Evans and Carol Zuellig are:
67 i. Steven J.4 Evans.
68 ii. Rae Ann Evans.
69 iii. Jamie Marie Evans.
18. Harold W.3 Brown (Emil John2, Friedrich 'Fred'1 Braun, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born December 19, 1910 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died May 13, 1998 in Benton [Marshall County], Kentucky. He married (1) Unknown Abt. 1935. He married (2) Beatrice N. Collins Abt. 1945. She was born August 06, 1917 in Grand Rapids [Kent County], Michigan, and died July 25, 1995 in Benton [Marshall County], Kentucky.
Child of Harold Brown and Beatrice Collins is:
70 i. Carl4 Brown, born Abt. 1950.
As of 2007 Carl was living in Louisville, Kentucky and didn't have any children.
19. Norman Heinrich Walter3 Brown, Sr. (Emil John2, Friedrich 'Fred'1 Braun, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born November 28, 1912 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died January 18, 1999 in Dearborn Heights [Wayne County], Michigan. He married Marie M. Calliano. She was born March 1912, and died 2006.
Norman Walter Heinrich Braun was baptized 8 Dec 1912 in St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Detroit MI. His godparents were Hattie Braun, Henry Schultz, and Walter Wollenberg.
Norman would work on the Krueger farm in Hawks, Michigan as a child. According to his son, Norman Jr., Norman used the middle name of Hugh, and not Heinrich, and used the last name of Lester when he was a boy. Norman and Marie divorced, and each subsequently remarried. The children were separated by the judge, with Norman, Jr. living with his father and Sandra living with her mother. Marie moved to Pennsylvania and remarried.
Obituary:
Brown, Norman H., Sr. (Detroit Free Press, Wednesday, January 20, 1999)
Beloved husband of Marie. Dear father of Romie Donald Doty and Norman H. Brown Jr. Grandfather of Thomas, Donald, Ronald, Charis, and Kirk Doty, Mary Dalessandro, Kimberly Morton, Annette McCord and Matthew Brown; 18 great-grandchildren. Services Friday 10 a.m. at Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home 25509 Warren Rd, Dearborn Heights. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m.
More About Norman Heinrich Walter Brown, Sr.:
Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery - Livonia [Wayne County], Michigan
Children of Norman Brown and Marie Calliano are:
+ 71 i. Norman H.4 Brown, Jr., born December 1938 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
+ 72 ii. Sandra Lee Brown, born February 19, 1941 in Altoona, PA; died December 1984 in Williamsburg [Blair County], PA.
73 iii. Debbie Brown. She married ___ Bragg.
21. Clarence Frederick3 Brege (Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born December 08, 1910 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan, and died February 17, 1986 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan. He married Emily Ruth Rex May 10, 1947 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, daughter of Max Rex and Alice Fauble. She was born April 17, 1928 in Belknap Township [Hawks], Michigan.
Clarence was baptized 25 Dec 1910 by the Rev. Henry Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Friedrich Braun, Karl Paull and Lena Brege.
Clarence Friedrich Karl Brege was confirmed 24 May 1925 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Clarence's memory verse for life is Psalm 121: 7-8.
Clarence was enumerated in 1930.
The 1930 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Ward 10, Precinct 16 Federal Census [Roll 1043; Pages 22B & 23A; ED 300; Image 450] enumerated 17 April 1930 by Haward L. Philippert shows:
Living at 5644 Loraine Avenue
KREKLOW, Bart, head, 30, married at age 25, Rents house for $20 a month, has a radio set, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany, Crane Operator at Auto Plant
KREKLOW, Edna, wife, 29, married at age 24, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BERG, Benjamin, Boarder, 21, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Body Worker, Laundry
BREGE, Clarence, Boarder, 20, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Polisher, Auto Body Plant
More About Clarence Frederick Brege:
Burial: February 20, 1986, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
Emily was baptized 6 May 1928 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were William Bade, Louise Kalitta, and Caroline Schwiesow.
Emily Ruth Rex was confirmed 27 April 1941 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Emily's memory verse for life is Psalm 145:18-19.
Witnesses at Clarence & Emily’s marriage by the Rev. Donald E. Heck were Lorene Brege and Max Rex, Jr.
Children of Clarence Brege and Emily Rex are:
+ 74 i. Althea Alice4 Brege, born March 23, 1948 in Belknap Township - Rogers City, Michigan.
75 ii. Clyde Calvin Brege, born April 17, 1954 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Clyde was baptized 2 May 1954 by the Rev. Harold Molzan in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Gordon Klee and Mrs. Edward Oja.
Clyde Calvin Brege was confirmed 7 April 1968 by the Rev. Harry White in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Clyde's memory verse for life is Psalm 37:5.
Clyde lives in Bannister, Michigan.
76 iii. Beverly Ann Brege, born May 21, 1953 in Rogers City, Michigan; died May 22, 1953 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Beverly was baptized 22 May 1953 in the Rogers City Hospital by the Rev. August H. Klenke, pastor of St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap
More About Beverly Ann Brege:
Burial: May 24, 1953, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
77 iv. Harlo Harlan Brege, born December 16, 1966 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died May 07, 1990 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap], Rev. Harry White - 25 December 1966
Godparents: Mrs. Max Rex, Jr. & Mr. George Spens
Confirmation class; St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township [Presque Isle County, Michigan - 17 May 1981 by the Rev. Besler [Members of class and their individual Memory verse for life]:
Harlo Harlan Brege - Romans 1:16
Thomas Alan Hardies - Luke 11:28
Susan Kay Hempel - John 8:31,32
Shelby Jean Schalk - Joshua 1:9
Susan Jane Schalk - Psalm 27:1
Particia Louise Schultz - Revelations 2:10
Harlo was killed in an automobile accident on the Heythaler Road in Belknap Township.
Burial: May 10, 1990, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
22. Erwin Henry3 Brege (Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born July 27, 1912 in Bismarck Township [Presque Isle County] - Hawks, Michigan, and died April 24, 1989 in Rogers City, Michigan. He married Mildryd Alma Ottilie Nagel September 12, 1934, daughter of Theodore Nagel and Mathilde Faber. She was born August 29, 1913 in Belknap Township, Hawks, Michigan, and died January 12, 1994 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Erwin's baptism is not recorded in the St. Michael's books.
Erwin Henry Brege was confirmed 1926 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
More About Erwin Henry Brege:
Burial: April 27, 1989, Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
Mildryd was baptized 21 Sep 1913 by the Rev. William Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Alma Nagel, Ottilie Wirgau and Friedrich Flemming.
Mildryd Alma Ottilie Nagel was confirmed 14 April 1927 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Mildred's memory verse for life is Romans 2:10.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 6B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 17 April 1930 shows:
NAGEL, Theodore, head, 47, married at age 27, owns farm, no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
NAGEL, Matilda, wife, 39, married at age 21, born Maryland, parents born Germany
NAGEL, Mildred, daughter, 16, born Michigan
More About Mildryd Alma Ottilie Nagel:
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
Marriage Notes for Erwin Brege and Mildryd Nagel:
It is not known where Mildred and Erwin Brege married. They should appear in the St. Michael's - Belknap records, but are not listed.
Children of Erwin Brege and Mildryd Nagel are:
+ 78 i. Ardel Emilie4 Brege, born May 26, 1937 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan.
+ 79 ii. Willard E Brege, born November 13, 1946 in Fraser - Macomb County, Michigan.
23. Esther Alwine Therese3 Brege (Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born May 27, 1914 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan, and died September 02, 2005 in Midland, Michigan. She married Arnold Otto Heier June 20, 1936 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, son of Charles Heier and Matilda Heins. He was born July 01, 1911 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan, and died September 11, 1993 in East Tawas [Iosco County], Michigan.
Esther Alwine Therese Brege was baptized 14 June 1914 by the Rev. William Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Carl Elowsky, Alwine Brege and Therese Brege.
Esther was confirmed 14 April 1927 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Esther's memory verse for life is Psalm 145: 18-19.
Witnesses at Esther & Arnold’s marriage by the Rev. Louis Heinecke were Marvin Brege and Clarence Brege.
Arnold and Esther are 2nd cousins.
Children of Esther Brege and Arnold Heier are:
80 i. Allan Arnold4 Heier, born December 05, 1942, married Sandra M. ___; born June 27, 1957.
81 ii. Neil M Heier, born Abt. 1950, married Clara ___.
+ 82 iii. Lorraine Clara Heier, born 1952.
24. Vera Wilhelmine Auguste3 Brege (Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born August 30, 1915 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan, and died November 16, 1999 in Clayton [Rabun County], Georgia. She married (1) Hardy Paul Richard Klee December 27, 1934 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, son of August Klee and Ida Juhne. He was born December 17, 1912 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan, and died March 10, 1937 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan. She married (2) ___ Swift Abt. 1940.
Vera Wilhelmine Auguste Brege was baptized 19 Sep 1915 by the Rev. William Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Wilhelmine Schoenow, Christian Brege, Sr. and Auguste Harsten.
Vera was confirmed 19 May 1929 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Vera's memory verse for life is Romans 8:31.
Hardy Paul Richard Klee was baptized 19 Jan 1913 in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Paul Kalitta, Richard Trapp and Frau William Nagel.
Hardy was confirmed 1926 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
More About Hardy Paul Richard Klee:
Burial: March 13, 1937, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
Witnesses at Vera & Hardy’s marriage by the Rev. Louis Heinecke were Clarence Brege, Fred Kalitta, Agnes Brege, Leona Klee.
Child of Vera Brege and Hardy Klee is:
83 i. Gordon Frederick4 Klee, born November 01, 1936 in Belknap Township - Rogers City, Michigan. He married Shirley Lucile ____; born 1932.
Gordon Frederick Klee was baptized 22 Nov 1936 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Fred Kalitta and Mildred Elowsky.
25. Leona Lenora Augusta3 Brege (Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born November 05, 1916 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan, and died August 26, 2005 in Petoskey [Emmett County], Michigan. She married Harold Leo William Schalk May 15, 1935 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, son of Otto Schalk and Emilie Schalk. He was born August 16, 1912 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan, and died November 26, 1989 in Hillman (Montmorency County), Michigan.
Leona was baptized 19 Nov 1916 by the Rev. William Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Nora Zinke, Augusta Brege and Paul Brege.
Leona Leonora Augusta Brege was confirmed 22 June 1930 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Leona's memory verse for life is 2 Peter 3:18.
Harold Leo William Schalk was baptized 8 Sep 1912 by the Rev. Henry Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Wm Kosloski, Leo Schalk and Nora Schalk.
More About Harold Leo William Schalk:
Burial: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Royston [Montmorecy County], MI
Witnesses at Leona & Harold’s marriage by the Rev. Louis Heinecke were Clarence Brege, Ruben Schalk, Mildred Elowski, Vera Klee.
Child of Leona Brege and Harold Schalk is:
84 i. Darwin Ruben Emil4 Schalk, born September 05, 1935 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan.
Darwin Ruben Emil Schalk was baptized 22 Sept 1935 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Ruben Schalk, Emil Neumann, and Esther Brege.
28. Harvey Clarence Michael3 Elowsky (Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born February 08, 1914 in Belknap Township [Hawks], Michigan, and died April 27, 1972 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Marvel E. McCreery November 25, 1948 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, daughter of Lee McCreery and Wava ___. She was born March 04, 1920, and died January 03, 1988.
Harvey Clarence Michael Elowsky was baptized 1 March 1914 by the Rev. William Schownow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Friedrich Braun, Clara Brege and Michael Elowsky.
Harvey Elowski was confirmed 14 April 1927 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Harvey's memory verse for life is Rev. 3:18.
Harvey died due to a heart attack while fishing at Swan River. He worked as a track leader by U. S. Steel's Calcite plant. He was survived by two sons Lester Pines of Pontiac and Jerry who lived home. Three daughters Mrs. Duane Bade (Rita) of Hawks, Mrs. James Mertz (Ardith) and Mrs. Ivan Bucks (Rose) of Rogers City. He was also survived by three brothers (Norman of Belknap, Howard of Rogers City, and Shilrey of Lansing; three sisters Mrs. Gerald (Mildred Burns of Cedarville, Mrs. Ervin (Grace) Mertz, of Hawks, and Mrs. Ed (Audrey) Wenzel of Roseville and twelve grandchildren.
More About Harvey Clarence Michael Elowsky:
Burial: April 30, 1972, Hillcrest Cemetery - Onaway [Presque Isle County], Michigan
More About Marvel E. McCreery:
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery - Onaway [Presque Isle County], Michigan
Witnesses at Marvel & Harvey’s marriage by the Rev. August H. Klenke were Norman Elowski and Christine Friedrich.
Children of Harvey Elowsky and Marvel McCreery are:
+ 85 i. Roseanna 'Rose' Marie4 Elowsky, born December 14, 1949 in Rogers City, Michigan.
+ 86 ii. Jerry Allen Elowsky, born October 16, 1952 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
29. Mildred Caroline Emma3 Elowsky (Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born June 20, 1915 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan, and died February 05, 2004 in Petoskey [Emmet County], Michigan. She married Gerald Earl Burns February 06, 1937 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, son of John Burns and Vera Gamble. He was born June 22, 1913 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died September 22, 1978 in Clark [Machinac County], Michigan.
Mildred Caroline Emma Elowsky was baptized 4 July 1915 by the Rev. William Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her sponsors were Caroline Braun, Emma Schalk and Wilhelm Elowsky.
Mildred Elowske was confirmed 27 May 1928 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Mildred's memory verse for life is John 16:23.
Obituary:
BURNS, Mildred C., 88, of Cedarville died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Northern Michigan Hospitals in Petoskey.
She is survived by two sons, Donald (Yvonne) Burns of Howell and John (Rebecca) Burns of Aurora, Ill.; a daughter, Virginia (Herbert) Steiner of Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren, Scott, Eric, Julie, Stanley and Steve; four step-grandchildren, Kenneth, Larry, Debbie and Kenneth; two great-grandsons, Garrett and Jason; and ten step-great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Shirley (Helen) Elowski of Grand Ledge and Norman (Lila) Elowski of Rogers City; and two sisters, Grace (Erv) Mertz of Metz and Audrey Wenzel of Chesterfield Township.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain Larry Funk officiating. Interment in Cedar Cemetery in Cedarville in the spring. Mildred was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cedarville, Michigan.
More About Mildred Caroline Emma Elowsky:
Burial: Cedar Cemetery - Cedarville, Michigan
The St. John Lutheran Church [Belknap Township - Hagensville] church records show Gerald Earl Burns, son of John Burns and Vera nee Gamble.
Gerald Earl Burns was baptized 23 December 1937 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran of Belknap Township. His witnesses were Mrs. S. Burns and Viola Grambau.
Gerald Earl Burns was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 14 March 1937 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Gerald was enumerated in 1920, living with his parents. In 1930 he is not at home, but living in Alpena, MI.
1920 Census: Rogers village, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T625_791; Page 5A; ED 330] enumerated 8 January 1920 shows:
Living on First Street
BURNS, John C., head, 33, rents house, born Michigan, father born Canada English, mother born Michigan, teamster, horses
BURNS, Vera L., wife, 27, born Michigan, parents born Canada English
BURNS, Gerald E., son, 6, born Michigan
BURNS, Elsie M. daughter 2 0.12, born Michigan
1930 Census: Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll 1021; Page 5B; ED 3; Image 71] enumerated 15 April 1930 by Otto Grambau shows:
BURNS, John G., head, 44, married at age 27, born Michigan, father born Canada English, mother born Michigan, stone quarry laborer
BURNS, Vera, 37, married at age 19, born Michigan, parents born Canada English
BURNS, Elsie, daughter, 12, born Michigan
BURNS, Edmund, father 80, widowed, born Canada English, father born Irish Freed State, mother born New York
1930 Census: Alpena Ward 5, Alpena, Michigan [Roll 973; Page 15A; ED 6; Image 726] enumerated 23 April 1930 shows:
Living at the Ox Bow farm of William E. Spain
BURNS, Gerald E., lodger, 18, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, laborer on dairy farm
More About Gerald Earl Burns:
Burial: Cedar Cemetery - Cedarville, Michigan
Witnesses at Mildred & Gerald’s marriage by the Rev. Louis Heinecke were Harvey Elowsky and Elsie Burns.
The moved to Cedarville, Michigan in 1952.
Children of Mildred Elowsky and Gerald Burns are:
+ 87 i. Donald Allen4 Burns, born November 12, 1938 in Rogers City, Michigan.
88 ii. Virginia Ann Burns, born September 13, 1940 in Rogers City, Michigan. She married Herbert R Steiner; born July 11, 1932.
Virginia was baptized 3 Nov 1940 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Howard Elowsky and Grace Elowsky.
89 iii. John G Burns, born 1950. He married Rebecca S. ____; born 1950.
31. Shirley August Paul3 Elowski (Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born July 15, 1920 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan. He married Helen M. She was born June 18, 1922.
Shirley August Paul Elowsky was baptized 1 Aug 1920 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Emilie Dramburg, August Braun and Paul Sellke.
Shirley August Paul Elowski was confirmed 28 May 1933 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Shirley's memory verse for life is John 6:68.
Shirley was a veteran of World War 2, enlisting 21 October 1942.
Child of Shirley Elowski and Helen M. ____ is:
+ 90 i. Ronald Charles4 Elowski, born February 16, 1950.
32. Howard George Carl3 Elowsky (Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born June 23, 1922 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan, and died February 15, 1987 in Petoskey, Michigan. He married Lois Marie Wagner June 23, 1953, daughter of Herman Wagner and Dora Hopp. She was born April 22, 1924 in Presque Isle County, Michigan, and died May 15, 1997 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Howard was baptized 9 July 1922 in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His sponsors were George Grambau and Dorothy Elowsky.
Howard George Carl Elowski was confirmed 24 May 1936 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Howard's memory verse for life is Isaiah 54:10.
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Burial: February 18, 1987, St. John's Cemetery - Hagensville, Michigan
Lois Marie Wagner was baptized 11 May 1924 by the Rev. Scheer in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Friedrich Radke, Marie Hopp.
Lois was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 29 August 1937 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
More About Lois Marie Wagner:
Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Hagensville [Presque Isle County], Michigan
Children of Howard Elowsky and Lois Wagner are:
+ 91 i. Suzanne 'Sue' Gail4 Elowsky, born December 30, 1955 in Bay City [Bay County], Michigan.
92 ii. Lisa Dora Elowsky, born October 25, 1960 in Rogers City, Michigan; died October 25, 1960 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Lisa Dora Elowsky was baptized by the Dr. and nurse at the Rogers City Hospital shortly after birth of a brain hemorrhage and mucus in lungs. A prayer service led by the Rev. Homer Marsh was conducted at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Rogers City on 27 October 1960.
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Burial: October 27, 1960, St. John's Cemetery - Hagensville, Michigan
93 iii. Steven 'Steve' Howard Elowsky, born July 05, 1962 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Steven Howard Elowsky was baptized 22 July 1962 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Steven's godparents are Michael Lietzow, Mary lou Schellie.
33. Grace Paulina Augusta3 Elowsky (Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born September 27, 1924 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Ervin Friedrich Mertz November 09, 1946 in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena, Michigan, son of Wilhelm Mertz and Lilly Danbert. He was born November 21, 1912 in Metz Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Grace was baptized 12 Oct 1924 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Pauline Elowski, Dora Basel and Gustav Brege.
Grace Pauline Augusta Elowski was confirmed 29 May 1938 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
Ervin, as a young man, was nicknamed 'Stub'. He would join with the neighbor kids and play ball, fish, and work for farmers in the Royston and Hillman area. He enjoyed music, dancing, and played the guitar, violin, mouth organ, and could 'whistle like a bird.' He played at the hall in Hawks and at the John Falls Dance Hall at Lake Nettie.
The group he performed with included Bill Erkfitz on guitar; Carl Hopp on banjo; Arthur Hopp on violin; Wally Hasenburg on piano; Edward Wetzel on guitar and violin; and Porky Bruning. Ervin's mothers also accompanied him on the guitar when he played at parties.
Ervin served in the U.S. Army from April 1942 until December 1945. He married Grace Elowsky on 9 Nov 1946 in Alpena. The couple would be snowed in for six weeks at the start of 1947; an auspicious start to their marriage.
Witnesses at Grace & Ervin’s marriage were Mr. & Mrs. Henry Haselhuhn.
Children of Grace Elowsky and Ervin Mertz are:
94 i. Susan4 Mertz, born March 11, 1947; died March 11, 1947.
Burial: March 12, 1947, Hope Lutheran Cemetery - Hawks, MI
95 ii. Carl Mertz, born 1950 in Hawks, Michigan; died July 03, 1971 in Hawks, Michigan. Death was due to drowning.
More About Carl Mertz:
Burial: July 07, 1971, Hope Lutheran Cemetery - Hawks, MI
+ 96 iii. Janis Marie Mertz, born August 23, 1958 in Rogers City, Michigan.
34. Norman Albert Clarence3 Elowski (Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born December 21, 1926 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Lilah Marie Hoeft June 25, 1949 in Trinity Lutheran Church Parsonage - Lansing [Ingham County], Michigan, daughter of Hermann Hoeft and Alma Schaedig. She was born October 02, 1929 in Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Norman Albert Clarence Elowsky was baptized 1 Jan 1927 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Belknap. His godparents were Clarence Brege, Albert Elowski and Hermine Nagel.
Norman Elowsky was confirmed 12 May 1940 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Norman's memory verse for life is Matthew 10:32.
Lilah Marie Hoeft was baptized 27 October 1929 by the Rev. Koch in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were Adolphine Schaedig, Bertha Sorgenfrei, Edward Karsten.
The 1930 Moltke Township, Presque Isle county, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 9 - page 2A and 2B] 17-18 April 1930 enumerated by Emil Peltz, Sr. shows:
HOEFT, Herman, 34, married at age 33, born Michigan, father born Germany, mother born Michigan, farmer, general farming
HOEFT, Alma, wife, 22, married at age 21, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
HOEFT, Leilah M., daughter, 6/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
HOEFT, Edwin, brother, 22, single, born Michigan, father born Germany, mother born Michigan, laborer, Calcite Company
HOEFT, Rudolph, brother, 20, single, born Michigan, father born Germany, mohter born Michigan, laborer, Calcite Company
Lilah taught grades 1 to 4 at the St. Michael's (Belknap) Lutheran School from 1958 to 1971.
Witnesses at Norman & Lilah’s marriage by the Rev. Philip Schroeder were Shirley Elowski and Helen Elowski - both of Lansing, Michigan.
Children of Norman Elowski and Lilah Hoeft are:
+ 97 i. David Lee4 Elowski, born June 08, 1950 in Belknap Township - Rogers city, Michigan.
+ 98 ii. Dale Lloyd Elowski, born April 15, 1953 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], MI.
Generation No. 4
42. Delores Kay4 Evans (Joseph Edward Carl3, Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born June 1938 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], MI. She married ___ Springer.
Child of Delores Evans and ___ Springer is:
99 i. Harry Lee5 Springer, born June 1962.
52. Harriet4 Evans (Harry Friedrich Walter3, Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) She married Gary Jacob.
Children of Harriet Evans and Gary Jacob are:
100 i. Gary F.5 Jacob.
101 ii. Martha J. Jacob.
57. Barbara J.4 Hanover (Velma Caroline Emilie3 Evans, Ida M.2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born May 28, 1934 in Harrisville [Alcona County], MI, and died February 20, 2006 in Saginaw, MI. She married James E. Cotie October 10, 1953, son of Lawrence Cotie and Francis McNamu. He was born August 1928 in Saginaw, MI.
Obituary:
Cotie, Barbara J., Saginaw, Michigan. Passed away Monday, February 20, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. Age 71 years. Barbara Jean Hanover was born May 28, 1934 in Harrisville, Michigan to Walter and Velma (Evans) Hanover. They predeceased her. She married James Cotie on October 10, 1953. He survives her. Mrs. Cotie was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Saginaw and the League of Catholic Women. She retired from C&O Railways as the chief clerk after 25 years of service. Surviving besides her husband Jim, she leaves three daughters, Karen (Charles) Swan of Mason, Mich.; Christine (Ronald) Zuzula of Saginaw; Michelle (Ernie) Ferguson of Owosso; six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren; one sister, Marlene Atkinson of Florida and many other loving family members and friends. Barbara was predeceased by two brothers. A Memorial Service will take place 11AM Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington. Fr. William Taylor will officiate with inurnment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to gather at the church one hour before the service. Please consider a memorial offering to the discretion of the family.
More About Barbara J. Hanover:
Burial: Mt. Olivet Cemetery - Saginaw, MI
Children of Barbara Hanover and James Cotie are:
102 i. Karen A.5 Cotie, born January 1955. She married Charles Walter Swan; born June 1952.
103 ii. Christine M. Cotie, born January 1960. She married Ronald J. Zuzula; born July 1960.
104 iii. Michelle M. Cotie, born 1962. She married Ernest 'Ernie' Ferguson.
71. Norman H4 Brown, Jr. (Norman Heinrich Walter3, Emil John2, Friedrich 'Fred'1 Braun, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born December 1938 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. He married (2) Carolyn A. ___ Abt. 1990. She was born October 1950.
Norman worked at Ford Motor's Rouge Plant for 35 years. His children are by his first marriage. After his divorce he remarried. As of 2007 he has 11 grandchildren and his second wife has 7 grandchildren.
Children of Norman H Brown, Jr. are:
105 i. Kim5 Brown, born in Dearborn [Wayne County], Michigan.
106 ii. Mary Brown, born in Dearborn [Wayne County], Michigan.
+ 107 iii. Matthew Charles Brown, born July 1969.
108 iv. Ann Brown.
72. Sandra Lee4 Brown (Norman Heinrich Walter3, Emil John2, Friedrich 'Fred'1 Braun, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born February 19, 1941 in Altoona, PA, and died December 1984 in Williamsburg [Blair County], PA. She married Raymond E. Lear June 03, 1979 in Williamsburg, PA.
According to her brother, Norman Brown, Sandra died of cancer when she was 35 years old. She had three boys with her husband and also another son out of wedlock. That son was given to a friend of her mother's to raise.
Obituary:
Mrs. Lear, 43, of Box 83E, Williamsburg RD 2, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec 25, 1984, in Hillview Convalescent Center, after an extended illness. Mrs. Lear was previously employed in the administration department of the Altoona Hospital. She was born February 19, 1941 in Altoona, PA, the daughter of Norman and Barbara Brown, and June 3, 1979, in Williamsburg, married Raymond E. Lear. Surviving are her husband and three sons: Raymond E. Jr., serving with the army in Fort Ord, CA, and Rick L. & Montey F., both at home, and a stepdaughter, Ginger Jones of Fort Bragg, VA. Also surviving are her mother an stepfather, Mr. & Mrs. Ned Delozier of Altoona, her father and stepmother, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Brown of Dearborn, MI, and a brother and sister, Norman, Jr. of Detroit and Debbie Braggs of Logan, OH. Mrs. Lear was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Bolger-Friedline Funeral Home, Williamsburg.
Next day notice:
Services for Sandra L. Lear, Williamsburg, RD 2, will be held at 11 a.m. in the Bolger-Friedline Inc. Funeral Homem Williamsburg, the Rev. P. Stevens Lynn. Interment in New Canoe Creek Cemetery.
More About Sandra Lee Brown:
Burial: New Canoe Creek Cemetery
Children of Sandra Brown and Raymond Lear are:
109 i. Raymond E.5 Lear.
110 ii. Richard 'Rick' L. Lear.
111 iii. Montey F. Lear.
74. Althea Alice4 Brege (Clarence Frederick3, Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born March 23, 1948 in Belknap Township - Rogers City, Michigan. She married (1) William Edward Fuhrman September 12, 1964 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Twp. (Hawks, Michigan), son of Albert Fuhrman and Lucille Sobczynski. He was born 1943 in Rogers City, Michigan. She married (2) Robert Wilhelm August Luebke April 22, 1978 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Emil Luebke and Caroline Kollen. He was born February 04, 1921 in Metz Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Althea was baptized 18 April 1948 by the Rev. August H. Klenke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Mrs. Vern Henry and Mr. Ervin Brege.
Althea Alice Brege was confirmed 15 April 1962 by the Rev. Ralph Unger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Althea's memory verse for life is Psalm 48:14.
William Fuhrman was confirmed 1 March 1966 by the Rev. Harry White of the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. The record states that he was a Roman Catholic convert.
Witnesses at Althea & William’s marriage by the Rev. Ralph E Unger were Melbourne Schalk and Sylvia [Henry] Schalk.
Robert Wilhelm August Luebke was baptized 20 February 1921 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Robert's godparents were Zelda Luebke, Wilhelm Elowsky and August Luedtke.
Robert was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 20 August 1933 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan.
Witnesses at Althea and Robert's marriage were Herman Luebke and Emily R. Brege.
Children of Althea Brege and William Fuhrman are:
112 i. Annette Raye5 Fuhrman, born April 14, 1965 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap], Rev. A. W. Pankey - 18 April 1965
Godparents: Mr. & Mrs. Melbourne Schalk
113 ii. Andrea Sue Fuhrman, born January 23, 1966 in Rogers City, Michigan; died January 23, 1966 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Baptism: Rogers City Hospital, Rev. Harry White - 23 January 1966. Andrea was born prematurely, lived only a few hours after Baptism.
Burial: January 25, 1966, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
114 iii. Angela Faye Fuhrman, born November 15, 1968 in Rogers City, Michigan; died November 15, 1968 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Angela was baptized by a physician at Alpena Hospital. Angela lived only 10 minutes. Burial: November 17, 1968, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
115 iv. Leo Gustav Fuhrman, born September 09, 1972 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap], Rev. Harry White - 19 September 1972
Godparent: Mrs. Edmond McDonald
78. Ardel Emilie4 Brege (Erwin Henry3, Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born May 26, 1937 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan. She married James Louis Nicholos March 26, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. He was born September 13, 1942 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan, and died March 23, 2007 in Norcross [Gwinnett County], Georgia.
Ardel was baptized 13 June 1937 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Emilie Jacobsen and Vera Klee.
Ardel Emilie Brege was confirmed 2 April 1950 by the Rev. August H. Klenke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Ardel's memory verse for life is Matthew 6:33.
Children of Ardel Brege and James Nicholos are:
+ 116 i. Rene' Ardel5 Nicholos, born March 07, 1963 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
+ 117 ii. Matthew Louis Nicholos, born June 11, 1965 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
118 iii. Paul James Nicholos, born March 23, 1969 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
79. Willard E.4 Brege (Erwin Henry3, Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born November 13, 1946 in Fraser - Macomb County, Michigan. He married Linda Miller, daughter of Melvin Miller and Lorraine Marsh. She was born November 11, 1950 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan.
Willard E. Brege was confirmed 10 April 1960 by the Rev. Ralph Unger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Willard's memory verse for life is John 3:16. Willard's confirmation record also states that he was baptized in Fraser, Michigan.
Children of Willard Brege and Linda Miller are:
119 i. Chad Willard5 Brege, born February 14, 1974 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap], Rev. Harry White - 17 March 1974
Godparents: Durwood Bade & Gayle Bade
120 ii. Aaron James Brege, born December 17, 1976 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap], Rev. Harry White - 9 January 1977
Godparents: James Nicholas & Brenda Miller
82. Lorraine Clara4 Heier (Esther Alwine Therese3 Brege, Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born 1952. She married Ronald M Justin. He was born November 24, 1949.
Children of Lorraine Heier and Ronald Justin are:
121 i. Paul Arnold5 Justin, born 1976.
122 ii. Carrie Esther Justin, born June 12, 1981.
85. Roseanna 'Rose' Marie4 Elowsky (Harvey Clarence Michael3, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born December 14, 1949 in Rogers City, Michigan. She married (1) ___ Dehring Abt. 1965. She married (2) Ivan Lylin Buck June 07, 1968 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Joseph Buck and Emma Zempel. He was born April 17, 1944 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Roseanna was baptized 29 Jan 1950 by the Rev. August H. Klenke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Howard Elowsky and Mrs. G. Brown.
Ivan Lylin Buck was baptized 14 May 1944 by the Rev. Louis A. Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Ivan's godparents were Bruno Zempel, Ailene Wirgau.
Witnesses at Rose and Ivan's marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan were Gerald and Diane Robarge of Rogers City, MI.
Child of Roseanna Elowsky and Ivan Buck is:
123 i. Nicole Lynn5 Buck, born December 22, 1969 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Nicole Lynn was baptized 11 January 1970 by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Nicole's godparents were John Zempel, Rita Bade.
86. Jerry Allen4 Elowsky (Harvey Clarence Michael3, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born October 16, 1952 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Jackie M. Wojtaszek. She was born February 25, 1957.
Children of Jerry Elowsky and Jackie Wojtaszek are:
124 i. Christopher G5 Elowsky, born Abt. 1977.
125 ii. Anthony C Elowsky, born June 13, 1979.
87. Donald Allen4 Burns (Mildred Caroline Emma3 Elowsky, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born November 12, 1938 in Rogers City, Michigan. He married Yvonne Neva Pollard Abt. 1961. She was born 1934.
Donald was baptized 25 Dec 1938 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His sponsors were Hattie Ristow and Shirley Elowsky.
Child of Donald Burns and Yvonne Pollard is:
126 i. Scott Allen5 Burns, born April 28, 1962 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
90. Ronald Charles4 Elowski (Shirley August Paul3, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born February 16, 1950. He married Peg M. ____.
Child of Ronald Elowski and Peg M is:
127 i. Sean5 Elowski, born 1986.
91. Suzanne 'Sue' Gail4 Elowsky (Howard George Carl3, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born December 30, 1955 in Bay City [Bay County], Michigan. She married (2) Cash Romel July 15, 1974. He was born March 09, 1952.
Suzanne Gail Elowsky was baptized 12 February 1956 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Suzanne's godparents are Neil Altman, Mrs. Ervin Mertz.
Suzanne was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Pentecost Sunday 30 May 1971 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township with the sermon topic "Confirmed for Life" based on the text Romans 14:7-9. Suzanne's memory verse for life is John 8:31,32.
Child of Suzanne Elowsky and Cash Romel is:
+ 128 i. Shawn Peter5 Elowsky, born July 14, 1972 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
96. Janis Marie4 Mertz (Grace Paulina Augusta3 Elowsky, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born August 23, 1958 in Rogers City, Michigan. She married Rev. Michael W. Schaedig Abt. 1982 in Hawks, Michigan, son of Marlin Schaedig and Kathleen Paull. He was born February 13, 1959 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Janis Marie Mertz was baptized 14 September 1958 in the Hope Lutheran Church of Hawks, Michigan. Her godparents were Howard Elowski, Virginia Burns.
In the Summer 0f 2000 Michael enrolled in the Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Children of Janis Mertz and Michael Schaedig are:
129 i. Jennifer5 Schaedig, born October 23, 1983.
130 ii. Rebecca Schaedig, born April 01, 1987.
131 iii. John Schaedig, born January 04, 1991.
97. David Lee4 Elowski (Norman Albert Clarence3, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born June 08, 1950 in Belknap Township - Rogers city, Michigan. He married Valerie Ann Glentz April 21, 1973 in St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap [Rogers City], Michigan, daughter of John Glentz and Dorothy Kreft. She was born November 25, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan.
David was baptized 25 June 1950 by the Rev. August H. Klenke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Emily [Rex] Brege and Ardon Hoeft.
David Lee Elowski was confirmed 22 March 1964 by the Rev. Ralph Unger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. David's memory verse for life is Romans 8:28.
Valerie Glentz was confirmed 1973 by the Rev. Harry White of the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
Witnesses at David and Valerie's marriage by the Rev. Harry White were Lucinda Glentz, Dale Elowski.
Children of David Elowski and Valerie Glentz are:
132 i. Jeremy Lee5 Elowski, born April 13, 1975; died April 13, 1975.
133 ii. Rachel Marie Elowski, born March 15, 1980 in West Branch, Michigan.
Baptism: 18 May 1980 by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church [Rogers City, MI]
Godparents: Lucinda Lyberg, Carol Hoeft.
Confirmation class; St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township [Presque Isle County, Michigan] - 6 February 1994 by the Rev. Besler [Members of class and their individual Memory verse for life]:
Allan John Berg - Luke 11:28
Michael Carl Berg - John 14:6
Elizabeth June Bruning - Hebrews 13:5
Matthew Jay Dehring - John 10:27,28
Rachel Marie Elowski - Ephesians 2:8,9
Cathy Ann Hopp - John 8: 31,32
Timothy James Schalk - John 15:5
Andrea Marie Walter - 1 Corinthians 6:20
Shana Lynn Wirgau - John 3:16
Ryan Brandon Grulke - Matthew 6:33
Christine Joan Percy - Revelations 2:10
98. Dale Lloyd4 Elowski (Norman Albert Clarence3, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born April 15, 1953 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], MI. He married (1) Betty 'Betsy' Lou Smith August 18, 1973 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap - [Rogers City], MI, daughter of Hazen Smith and Martha Kowalski. She was born July 27, 1954 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], MI, and died November 29, 1997 in Alpena, MI. He married (2) Joy Weimer, Mrs. November 23, 2001 in Wisconsin. She was born July 01, 1960 in Wisconsin.
Dale was baptized 3 May 1953 by the Rev. August H. Klenke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His sponsors were Mrs. G. Brown and Mr. Roger Hoeft.
Dale Loyd Elowski was confirmed 19 March 1967 by the Rev. Harry White in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Dale's memory verse for life was Matthew 6:33.
'Betsy' was a 1972 graduate of the Rogers City High School.
Betty Lou Smith was confirmed 7 March 1973 by the Rev. Harry White of the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
More About Betty 'Betsy' Lou Smith:
Burial: Peace Lutheran Cemetery - Rogers City, MI
Witnesses at Dale and Betsy's marriage by the Rev. Harry White were Pamela Young, David Elowski.
When living in Alpena, MI Dale and 'Betsy' were members of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Marriage Notes for Dale Elowski and Joy Weimer:
In 2006, Dale & Joy lived in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Children of Dale Elowski and Betty Smith are:
134 i. Benjamin 'Ben' Ryan5 Elowski, born January 01, 1975 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Michele Lynn Snyder February 14, 2004.
Benjamin Ryan Elowski was baptized 16 February 1975 by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Benjamin's godparents were David Elowski & Mrs. Harry Young.
135 ii. Andrew 'Andy' Lloyd Elowski, born February 1978 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: 24 February 1978 by Rev. Harold G. Molzan at Rogers City Hospital - Reaffirmation 15 February 1987 [Andrew was given an emergency baptism in Rogers City Hospital 24 February 1978]
Godparents: Neil Hoeft, Jean Hoeft Witness: Gertrude Schroeder
+ 136 iii. Erin Michelle Elowski, born May 17, 1979 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Child of Dale Elowski and Joy Weimer is:
137 i. Abigail Hope Weimer5 Elowski, born February 13, 1997.
Abigail is Joy’s child from a previous marriage.
Generation No. 5
107. Matthew Charles5 Brown (Norman H4, Norman Heinrich Walter3, Emil John2, Friedrich 'Fred'1 Braun, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born July 1969. He married (1) Kathy A Abt. 1990. She was born May 1964. He married (2) Unknown Abt. 2000.
Child of Matthew Brown and Kathy A is:
138 i. Dalton6 Brown, born 1991.
Child of Matthew Brown and Unknown is:
139 i. Charles6 Brown, born 2005.
116. Rene' Ardel5 Nicholos (Ardel Emilie4 Brege, Erwin Henry3, Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born March 07, 1963 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. She married Michael John Schlenker November 14, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born March 08, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois.
Children of Rene' Nicholos and Michael Schlenker are:
140 i. Daniel Michael6 Schlenker, born July 11, 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia.
141 ii. Melanie Rene' Schlenker, born June 16, 1992 in San Antonio, Texas.
142 iii. Audrey Robin Schlenker, born June 01, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas.
117. Matthew Louis5 Nicholos (Ardel Emilie4 Brege, Erwin Henry3, Clara Emma Bertha2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born June 11, 1965 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. He married Lana Merie Lott August 12, 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born October 19, 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Children of Matthew Nicholos and Lana Lott are:
143 i. Emily Merie6 Nicholas, born June 30, 1992 in Marietta, Georgia.
144 ii. Amy Joyce Nicholas, born August 18, 1994 in Marietta, Georgia.
145 iii. Heather Kay Nicholas, born February 06, 1997 in Atlanta, Georgia.
128. Shawn Peter5 Elowsky (Suzanne 'Sue' Gail4, Howard George Carl3, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born July 14, 1972 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. He married Bridget Edgley.
Shawn Peter Elowsky was baptized 30 July 1972 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Shawn's godparents are Edward Kortman, Elsie Kortman.
Shawn took the last name of Romel after her mother married.
Child of Shawn Elowsky and Bridget Edgley is:
146 i. Logan Adam Thomas6 Elowsky, born February 07, 2004.
136. Erin Michelle5 Elowski (Dale Lloyd4, Norman Albert Clarence3, Hedwig 'Hattie' Ottilie Wilhelmine2 Braun, Friedrich 'Fred'1, FriedrichA Bruhn) was born May 17, 1979 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Charles Gates September 08, 2001 in Peace Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Roger Gates and Betty Pinkel. They divorced.
Erin’s baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap] by Rev. Besler - 3 June 1979
Godparent was Miss Carol Hoeft and Witness was Mrs. Ed Robin
Child of Erin Elowski and Charles Gates is:
147 i. Noah Christopher6 Gates, born August 15, 2003 in Greenville, MI.