Belknap Township
Submitted by Donald Henry Knopf
September 2008
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Belknap Township Submitted by Donald Henry Knopf September 2008 |
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St. Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church death records
Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI
The following names are from the church death records. Not all persons are buried in the church cemetery in Belknap. The Pastors who served the church from 1873 to the present officiated at these funerals. If the Pastor entered that a burial was in another cemetery or if my data base shows another cemetery location, that will be listed. Otherwise, all burials are assumed to be in the St. Michael’s – Belknap Cemetery.
I included the name of a husband and/or wife even though they were not listed in the death records. Most names will show baptism names and maiden names. Census records and family history is also included. The listing of names is alphabetized by family surname.
Special credit goes to Norma nee Trapp Beebe for copying the St. Michael’s church records and to Neil Altman for copying the St. John’s Hagensville and St. Peter’s Metz records.
Submitted by Donald Henry Knopf [12 September 2008]
ALTMAN, Johann ‘John’ 21 Jan 1874 – 10 Jan 1895
Johann Altman, son of Charles & Wilhelmine nee Kalk Altman, died 10 Jan 1895 of diphtheria - 9 days after his brother Karl.
ALTMAN, Karl Heinrich ‘Henry’ 1 Mar 1882 – 1 Jan 1895
The diaries of Pastor Christian Schwan show Karl Heinrich Altman, son of Charles & Wilhelmine nee Kalk Altman, born 1 March 1882, was baptized 19 March 1882 in Belknap; godparents - Wilhelimne Hagen, Susana Schmidt.. The cemetery records show Heinrich Altman. Karl died of diphtheria.
Other children of Charles & Wilhelmine are:
1. Friedrich Altman, married Mary Dost
Friedrich Wilhelm Altmann was baptized 23 April 1876 by Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn in the newly constructed St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Wilhelm Schulz, Friederike Grambau.
Witnesses at their marriage on 14 Oct 1914 in St. Dominic’s – Metz by Rev. Joseph Koss were Edward Altman & Lucille Dost. Mary was born in Freimarkt, Arnsdorf, East Prussia.
2. Anna Altman, never married, died age 33; buried St. John’s Hagensville
Anna Bertha Altman was baptized 24 February 1878 by Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn in St. Michael's. Her godparents were August Kalk, Anna Wahwaller, Wilhelmine Maas.
3. Otto Hugo Altman, married Alvina Carolina Schwiesow
Otto was baptized 8 January 1888 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Christian Brege, Ida Bertram.
Otto was confirmed Palm Sunday, 5 April 1903 by Rev. Ernst Thieme in St. John’s Church – Hagensville..
Alwine was baptized 15 April 1892 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Caroline Prell, Aguste Juhnke, Emil Hoffmann.
Alwine was confirmed on the 19th Sunday of Trinity, 29 October 1905 by Rev. Ernst Thieme in St. John’s - Hagensville. Her memory verse for life was Offenb John 2:10.
In 1910, from the Belknap census, Alvina is shown living with Friedrich and Karoline Kortman.
Otto & Alvina were married by Rev. Konrad Flierl in St. John’s – Hagensville. Their witnesses were Eduard Altman, Klara Florip, Richard Schwiesow, Ottilie Schudt [Schott].
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T625_791- Page 5A - ED 314] enumerated by Alex McLennan 16 January 1920 shows:
ALTMAN, Otto, head, 32, owns farm free of mortgage, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Alvina, wife, 28, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Theodore, son, 7, born Michigan
ALTMAN, Carl, son, 5, born Michigan
ALTMAN, Alfred, son, 2, born Michigan
ALTMAN, Gertrude, daughter, 10/12, born Michigan
BISQUETTE, John, adopted boy, 14, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born U.S.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 5A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 15 April 1930 shows:
ALTMAN, Otto, head, 42, married at age 24, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
ALTMAN, Alvina, wife, 38, married at age 20, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Theodore, son, 16
ALTMAN, Carl, son, 15
ALTMAN, Alfred, son 12
ALTMAN, Gertrude, daughter, 11
ALTMAN, Hildagart, daughter, 8
ALTMAN, Laureen, daughter, 3 10/12
ALTMAN, Myrtle, daughter, 2 3/12
4. Edward Gustav Altman, married Rachel McCrory
Eduard was baptized 23 March 1890 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Johann Schalk, Sr., Emilie Noffze.
Eduard was confirmed on the 19th Sunday of Trinity, 29 October 1905 by Rev. Ernst Thieme in St. John’s - Hagensville. His memory verse for life was Psalm 37:5.
Witnesses at Edward & Rachel’s marriage on 27 Jan 1929 in St. John’s - Hagensville by Rev. Albert R. Seeman were Otto Altman, Alvina Altman.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 3B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 10 April 1930 shows:
ALTMAN, Edward, head, 40, married at age 38, has no radio set, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer, General farm
ALTMAN, Rachel, wife, 18, married at age 17, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
McCRORY, George H., brother-in-law, 28, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Laborer at odd jobs
McCRORY, Irene M., sister-in-law, 16, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Charles and Wilhelmine nee Kalk Altman homesteaded 160 acres of land in Belknap Township, Section 13 - dated 20 August 1881. Their six children were born on this homestead
Wilhelmine’s parents, August & Anna nee Gatzke Kalk, also came to Belknap.
August's death is the 4th recorded death in the St. John's - [Hagensville] records after it's founding on 3 November 1889. St. Michael's records show Anna nee Gatzke Kalk, wife of August Kalk b. 13 Mar 1814 d 15 Apr 1893, bur. 17 Apr 1893, funeral by Rev. Bruno Potzger.
The 1880 Federal Census Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T9_601 Family History Film 1254601 ED 280] enumerated June 1880 by August Grossmann shows:
ALTMAN, Charles, 40, head, Farmer, born Prussia
ALTMAN, Wilhelmine, wife, 32, Keeping house, born Prussia
ALTMAN, John, son, 6, at school, born Michigan
ALTMAN, William, son, 4, born Michigan
ALTMAN, Anna, daughter, 2, born Michigan
KALK, August, 58, inhabitant, born Prussia
KALK, Anna, 65, wife, inhabitant, born Prussia
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 8B] enumerated 18 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
ALTMAN, Charles, head, 60, born Feb 1840 Germany, married 27 years, to America 1870, naturalized, owns farm, farmer
ALTMAN, Minnie, wife, 51, born Nov 1848 Germany, married 27 years, 6 children born with 4 children living, to America 1870
ALTMAN, William, son, 24, born February 1876 Michigan, single, farm laborer
ALTMAN, Anna, daughter, 22, born January 1878 Michigan, single, servant
ALTMAN, Otto, son, 12, born Nov 1887 Michigan, at school
ALTMAN, Edward, son, 10, born January 1890 Michigan, at school
NOTE: The next house enumerated was
KALK, August, head, 79, born June 1820 Germany, widowed, to America 1872, farmer
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T770_492 - E.D. 171 - page 9B] enumerated 12 May 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
ALTMAN, Carl, head, 70, married 37 years, born Germany, to America 1870, farmer
ALTMAN, Wilhelmine, wife, 62, married 37 years, 6 children born with 4 children living, born Germany, to America 1870
ALTMAN, William, son, 33, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farm laborer on home farm
ALTMAN, Anna, daughter, 32, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Otto, son, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farm laborer on home farm
ALTMAN, Edward, son, 21, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farm laborer on home farm
The 1920 Belknap Township federal census show 'Charlie', age 79 and 'Minnie', age 72 living with their son, 'Eddie', age 30. Also living with them is Frank McMara, age 14, adopted.
AUGSBURGER, Walter 20 Feb 1896 – 1 Jan 1981
AUGSBURGER, Mary E. [Fechtner] 10 Mar 1904 – 7 Jan 1963
Walter, Mary, and their children moved to Belknap from Mikado, MI in the early 1940’s. They were dairy farmers.
Children of Walter and Mary are:
1. Frederick Augsburger, married Juliana Wyant
Frederick Arthur Augsburger, born in Mikado, MI, was confirmed 4 July 1948 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life was 1 John 2:15. The confirmation record states that he was baptized in Mikado, MI
Witnesses at Juliana and Fred's marriage in St. John’s Church – Rogers City on 7 Nov 1953 by Rev. Robert E. Weller were John T. Sabol and Ruth Augsburger.
2. Edward Augsburger, married Anita Karsten
Edward Eugene Augsburger was confirmed 4 July 1948 by Rev. August H Klenke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 111:10. The confirmation record states that he was baptized in Tawas City, MI
Anita Grace Karsten is the daughter of Herman & Grace nee Noffze Karsten.
Witnesses at Anita and Edward's marriage in St. John’s – Rogers City on 21 Nov 1956 by Rev. Robert E. Weller were Fred Augsburger and Karleen Karsten.
Obituary - Vassar Pioneer Times [1 Nov 2003]
Edward retired 1982 from the Eaton Foundry in Vassar, Michigan. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church of Vassar.
Children mentioned are: Don Augsburger, Kaye [Todd] Curell, Tim Augsburger, Chris [special friend, Cary Kieschnick], all of Vassar, Jim [special friend Lu] Augsburger of Mount Morris; five grandchildren, Pam, Wendy, Danny, Tiffanie and Lindsay; five great-grandchldren, Madison, Brittanie, Jordan, Jacob, and Haley; a brother, Fred [Julie] Augsburger; two sisters, Nancy [John] Sabol, Ruth [Herb] Farrar. He was predeceased in death by a great-granddaughter, Allison and a sister, Ruby Klee. Funeral services were held at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Vassar] with the Rev. James Plocher officiating with burial following in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorials directed to American Lung Association. Arrangements were in care of Penzien-Steele Funeral Home - Hanlin chapel, Vassar.
3. Ruby Augsburger, married Warren Klee [See KLEE, Ruby]
4. Nancy Augsburger, married John Sabol
Nancy Ann Augsburger was confirmed 4 July 1948 in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 26:8. The confirmation record states that she was baptized in Tawas City, MI
Witnesses at Nancy & John’s marriage in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. August H. Klenke were Henry Choos and Ruth Augsburger..
5. Ruth Augsburger, married Herbert Farrar
Ruth Jane Augsburger was confirmed 2 April 1950 the Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Luke 11:28. The confirmation record states that she was baptized in Mikado, MI.
BADE, Heinrich ‘Henry’ Friedrich Wilhelm 29 May 1867 – 30 Dec 1956
BADE, Augusta Friederike Anna [Flemming] 9 Nov 1869 – 2 Apr 1942
Ship record & early history of Henry’s parents:
The ship manifest shows the first name of his father to be Hans. Evidently, he conveniently had it changed to Friedrich upon arrival in America. The following is shown in German To America, Volume 17 - page 121:
Hans Bade, 28 wife Sophie nee Stenzig, 27. Arrived 30 July 1866 on the ship BORUSSIA.
Hans and Sophie left for the US on their honeymoon. They left Hamburg, Germany on April 16 1866 on the ship Borussia and arrived in New York on 30 July 1866. They first lived in Detroit where he was employed as a brick layer. It is unknown just when he and his family of 4 moved to the Rogers City area. Two sons were born in Detroit: Henry in May of 1866 and William in November of 1869. Daughter Mary was born on their farm in Belknap Township on November 26, 1871. They must have left Detroit between these dates. He got his farm from the US Government on February 13, 1878 under the Homestead Act, a document that Walt Hempel was given by Kay Fuhrman who owns the property now.
Ship record of Augusta:
Augusta, her parents, Heinrich & Caroline nee Keske Felmming arrived in New York on 14 May 1872 on the ship Madgalene. The ship register (Germans to America, Vol. 27, page 69) lists August, Wilhelmine and a son, Friedrich age 1, but not their daugher, Augusta Friederike. (This is assumed to be a clerical error.) NOTE: Refer to Heinrich & Caroline FLEMMING for more family history.
Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Bade was baptized 11 August 1867 by Rev. Konrad Ludwig Moll in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit, MI. His godparents were Heinrich Wöhler, Friedrich Wöhler, Wilhelm Burchard.
Heinrich was confirmed 14 April 1889 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Offb. [don't know the translation] 2:10.
Auguste Friederike Anna Flemming was confirmed 6 Arpil 1884 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is John 16:33.
Auguste and Heinrich were married 20 Jan 1898 in St. Michael’s by Rev. Bruno Potzger. Their witnesses were Carl Selonke and Anna Flemming.
The 1880 Federal Census Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T9_601 Family History Film 1254601 ED 280] enumerated June 1880 by August Grossmann shows:
FLEMMING, Henry, 41, Head, Farmer, born Prussia
FLEMMING, Pauline, 46, Wife, Keeping House, born Prussia
FLEMMING, August, 15, Son, At School, born Michigan
FLEMMING, Wilhelmine, 12. Daughter, At School, born Michigan
FLEMMING, Auguste, 10, Daughter, At School, born Michigan
FLEMMING, Mary, 8 Daughter, born Michigan
FLEMMING, Anne, 6, Daughter, born Michigan
FLEMMING, Henry, 4, Son, born Michigan
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 2A] enumerated 4 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
BADE, Henry, head, 33, born May 1867 Michigan, married 2 years, farmer
BADE, Gusta, wife, 30, born Nov 1869 Germany, married 2 years, no children born
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T770_492 - E.D. 171 - page 13A] enumerated 20 May 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BADE, Henry, head, 42, married 12 years, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
BADE, Augusta, wife, 40, married 12, years, 2 children born with 2 children living, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BADE, Alfred, son, 9, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BADE, Lilly, daughter, 6, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 314 - page 5B]] enumerated 20 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
BADE, Henry, head, 52, owns farm free of mortgage, born Michigan, parents orn Germany, Farmer
BADE, Augusta, wife, 50, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BADE, Alfred, son, 18, single, born Michigan
BADE, Lilly, daughter, 17, born Michigan
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 5A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 14 April 1930 shows:
BADE, Alfred, head, 28, married at age 25, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany, farmer, general farming
BADE, Mildred, wife, 21, married at age 18, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany
BADE, Melvin, son, 2 9/12
BADE, Elroy, son, 8/12
BADE, Henry, father, 64, married at age 31, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BADE, Augusta, mother, 62, married at age 29, born Germany, to America 1870
Note from Walt Hempel:
Gustie was born in Germany in 1869. About two and a half years later she came to America with her parents and an older brother (August) and older sister (Minnie). They arrived in New York on May 14, 1872 on the ship Magdalene from Bremen, Germany - per ship logs. Gustie was not listed in the ship log, but a Friederich, age 1, was. This had to be an error.
Her family arrived in Detroit, Michigan, five days later - and the next day her sister Mary was born there. Sometime in the next two years they traveled by ship to the northern Michigan port on Lake Huron called Rogers City. Her father began a farm by home steading in Belknap Township, just a short ways down the road from a rail road logging station where logs were shipped by rail to other parts of the state and country. This location was known as the South Rogers corner. The railroad tracks were later extended east and north of South Rogers and went through the center of the Flemming farm. Gustie grew up on this family farm.
In January of 1898, at age 28, she married Henry Bade who had a farm slightly over a mile north of the Flemming farm. This was her lifetime home. Three years later she gave birth to a son, Alfred, and two years later, a daughter Lillian. She was a homemaker and farmer's wife - with all the hard work that went along with that in those days of clearing land and making a living at farming.
She was a rather quiet person around a group of people. Within her family she was a very kind and caring person - a wonderful grandmother to eight grandchildren. She was slightly cross-eyed, but it was overlooked by most people. When her son, Alfred, was married in 1926, the farm was turned over to him and his wife, Mildred. Gustie turned her homemaker role over to her daughter-in-law then. The two couples continued living together. Gustie became the silent, behind-the-scenes assistant house keeper who quietly worked diligently and never complained about her demoted role in the house which once was hers alone. She was a busy- body and in the midst of all farm work, especially making meals, gardening, house cleaning, canning and washing. She was a very special person.
In her last few years, Gustie became more quiet, withdrawn, somewhat confused and frail. She died peacefully of pneumonia in her bedroom with most of the family there on April 2, 1942, when she was 73. She was buried in the cemetery of her home church since her childhood, St. Michael Lutheran Church in Belknap Township, Michigan.
Henry was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1867, about a year after his parents arrived there from Germany. At about age 4, he moved with his parents and brother Willian to home stead a farm in Belknap Township - about a mile west of Hagensville. He grew up on this farm and, as the eldest son, helped his father clear the land and build buildings for their farm of about 160 acres. Five younger siblings were born on the farm. In 1890 at age 23 as a bachelor, he bought his own farm of 160 acres from Emil Poch about 3 miles from his family farm in Belknap Township. Five years later (1895) his brother William and his wife Maggie and their two children moved from Alpena to live with Henry until they could get a house built on 40 acres that William bought across the road from Henry in 1892 from his father Fritz . Two years later (1897), William's family moved into their own house in December - a year after William's daughter was born at Henry's house. Henry married Gustie Flemming in January of 1898, about a month after William's family had moved to their own house.
He worked his farm all his life - for himself until 1926 when he gave the farm to his son Alfred. He was a hard worker and always put farm work first. He was a wiry 5 foot 4 inches tall without an ounce of fat on him. He never seemed to tire out or to tire of working. He expected others to work like him too and enjoyed pushing his grandsons to keep busy working. He didn't believe in play time. He could be grouchy, especially with his grandsons when there was work he felt should be done. In his later years, he became much more pleasant around the farm and quite likeable. He always wanted to be doing something, even in his later years. He hated weeds and would spend hours in the garden and fields hoeing or pulling them. He was more of a serious person than a loving person, but his marriage proposal letter to Gustie reveals humility and caring - as he asked if she would have him for her husband.
In his later years he became more quiet and would mostly listen to conversations - often from next to the woodbox besides the stove in their kitchen. He was quite active physically until he died but was not as mentally alert during his last year. He was not ill for long. He died in his bedroom at home with most of the family there on December 30, between the holidays, in 1956 at age 89. His mother died at age 96 and his siblings were mostly in their 90's or 80's when they died. He was buried in the cemetery of his home church, St. Michael Lutheran in Belknap Township - about 3 1/2 miles from his farm.
BADE, Alfred August Wilhelm 14 May 1901 – 11 Dec 1981
BADE, Mildred Sibylla Bertha [Schroeder] 22 Apr 1908 – 21 July 2004
BADE, Stillborn daughter 16 Apr 1928 – 16 Apr 1928
Alfred August Wilhelm Bade, son of Henry & Auguste nee Flemming Bade, was baptized 2 June 1901 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were August Prell, Wilhelm Trapp and Wilhelmine Glenz.
Alfred was confirmed 28 March 1915 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church.
Mildred, daughter of Adolph & Alma nee Breno Schroeder, was baptized 8 June 1908 by Rev. Ernst Thieme in St. Peter’s Church of Metz, MI. Her godparents were Sibylla Thieme, Bertha Dramburg and Albert Kowalewsky.
Mildred was confirmed 18 June 1922 in St. Peter’s Church of Metz, MI.
Witnesses at Alfred & Mildred’s marriage on 11 Aug 1926 by Rev. Albert R. Seeman in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church – Metz, MI were Adolf Schroeder, Lillian Bade, Henry Mielke, and Florence Schroeder.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 5A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 14 April 1930 shows:
BADE, Alfred, head, 28, married at age 25, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany, farmer, general farming
BADE, Mildred, wife, 21, married at age 18, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany
BADE, Melvin, son, 2 9/12
BADE, Elroy, son, 8/12
BADE, Henry, father, 64, married at age 31, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BADE, Augusta, mother, 62, married at age 29, born Germany, to America 1870
Alfred & Mildred’s children are:
1. Melvin Bade, married Loretta 'Lottie' Auguliaro
Melvin Henry Albert Bade was baptized 3 July 1927 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Albert Schroeder and Florence Schroeder.
Melvin was confirmed 12 May 1940 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Rev. 3:11.
Melvin & Lottie were married 28 Oct 1956 in Detroit, MI.
2. Stillborn Daughter
3. Elroy Bade, married Valerie McLennan
Elroy Gerhardt Otto Bade was baptized 4 Aug 1929 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Gerhardt Schalk, Otto Flemming, and Margaret Boyke.
Elroy was confirmed 18 April 1943 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is 2 Peter 3:18.
Valerie is the daughter of Arthur & Florence nee Mueller McLennan.
Witnesses at Valerie and Elroy's marriage on 1 June 1957 in St. John’s Church – Rogers City by the Rev. Robert E. Weller were Mrs. Diane Wagner and Melvin Bade.
4. Arlene Bade, married Dean Kowalewsky
Arlene Josephine Bade was baptized 8 May 1932 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Lilly Hempel and Ervin Schroeder.
Arlene was confirmed 3 June 1845 by Rev. Donald E. Heck in St., Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Rev. 3:20.
Arlene attended the St. Michael's School. She graduated from the Rogers City High School. Arlene met Dean on the school bus as both lived out in the country with a long bus ride each day. However, Arlene and Dean didn't marry until Dean was discharged from the Coast Guard in 1954.
Dean Kenneth Kowalewsky, son of Albrecht & Theresa nee Hardies Kowalewsky, was baptized 26 April 1931 in St. Peter’s Church – Metz, MI. His godparents were Edward and Pearl Legner.
Dean was confirmed 22 August 1943 in St. Peter’s Metz, MI.
After graduation from Rogers City High School, Dean worked at the Chrysler Auto Plant in Detroit. He enlisted in the Coast Guard in January 1951, and took his Basic Training at Camp May, New Jersey. In May of that year, he was assigned aboard the Coast Guard ship, "Sundew" on Lake Michigan. In February of 1952 he was transferred to a Lifeboat Station at Two Rivers, Wisconsin. He was discharged from the Coast Guard in 1954, and he and Arlene Bade were married. Dean worked for Chrysler again, for a while, but then moved back to Rogers City, and worked for the Presque Isle Electric Company in Onaway for 38 years. Dean passed away from complications of prostate cancer.
Witnesses of Arlene and Dean's marriage on 14 Aug 1954 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Harold G. Molzan were Malcolm Kowalewsky and Leona Kelbaugh.
5. Duane Bade, married Rita Pines
Duane Neal Bade was baptized 1 May 1938 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C. Weber in St. Michael's Church. His godparent was Walter Hempel.
Duane was confirmed 18 March 1951 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is John 14:6.
Rita Mae Pines, daughter of Lester & Marvel nee McCreery Pines, was baptized 27 February 1942 by Rev. Louis A. Linn in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Her godparents were Melvin Vogler, Mrs. Melvin Friedrich.
Witnesses at Rita and Duane's marriage on 23 Aug 1958 in St. John’s Church – Rogers City by the Rev. Robert E. Weller were Ronald Hempel and Ardith Pines.
6. Durwood Bade, married Gayle Niggley
Durwood Norvel Bade was confirmed 14 April 1957 by Rev. Harold G. Molzan in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Matthew 10:32.
Durwood & Gayle were married 23 Aug 1959 in Kansas.
BADE, Harry 12 Apr 1908 – 28 June 1908
Harry, son of William & Maggie nee Huftle Bade, was baptized 7 June 1908 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Friedrich Bade, Johann Schwiesow and Emilie [Knopf] Flemming.
Other children of William & Maggie are:
1. Friedrich Bade, married 1 Edna Blatt; married 2 Augusta nee Knopf Sommer
Friedrich August Heinrich Bade was baptized 31 May 1896 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were August Prell, Heinrich Bade, Marie Stricker.
Friedrich was confirmed 7 June 1908 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is John 6:68.
Edna was the daughter of Otto & Augusta nee Taepke Blatt.
Witnesses at Edna & Fred's marriage on 16 Sep 1922 in St. Thomas Lutheran Church of Detroit by Rev. Otto Steffen were Harold & Gertrude Blatt, both of Detroit, MI
For Augusta Knopf, Fred’s 2nd wife, see KNOPF, Charles
2. Ella Bade, never married
Ella Marie Elisabeth Bade was baptized 31 May 1896 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Johann Hopp, Elisabeth Bade, Marie Schwiesow.
Ella was confirmed 7 June 1908 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Romans 8: 35 - 37.
3. Martin Bade 10 Dec 1896 – 18 Aug 1898; buried in St. Peter’s Cemetery – Metz, MI There is no record of his baptism in St. Michael’s or in St. Peter’s.
4. Elmer Bade, married Ida ‘Edith’ Felax
Elmer August Bade was baptized 22 October 1899 in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, MI. His godparents were August Hein, Lissette Hein, and Adelheide nee Wetzel Schulz.
Elmer was confirmed at St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap on 5 April 1914. His memory verse for life is Psalm 86: 11.
Edith Anna Alvine Felax, daughter of August & Anna nee Lietzow Felax, was baptized 26 March 1905 in Immanuel Church of Moltke. Her godparents were Reinhard Pauly, Anna Hamann, Alvine Zinke.
Edith was confirmed 19 May 1918 by Rev. Steig in Immanuel Church of Moltke. Her memory verse for life is John 3:16.
Witnesses at Edith & Elmer's marriage on 31 Aug 1922 in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit by Rev. W. C. F. Otte were Herman Felax of Royal Oak, MI & Ella Bade, of Rogers City, MI.
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 31B] shows: [26 April 1930]
Living at 405 South Fifth Street
BADE, Elmer, head, 30, married at 22, owns house valued at $4000, book keeper at bank
BADE, Edith, wife, 25, married at 17
BADE, Anna, daughter, 5
BADE, Donald, son, 8/12
BADE, Ernest, roomer, 28, married at age 27, laborer, stone quarry
5. Clara Bade, never married
Clara Anna Augusta Bade was baptized 5 May 1901 in St. Peter’s Church - Metz. Her godparents were Anna Fluerschutz, Augusta Hoffmann, and Theodor Hardies.
Clara was confirmed 5 April 1914 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is John 14:20.
Clara taught school in the Belknap area for three years prior to moving to Detroit in 1919. She was employed as an accountant for the Hudson Motor Car Company for 24 years. She later made her home in East Pointe where she was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. A longtime member of the Grater Detroit Chrysanthemum Society she enjoyed gardening and received many awards for her prive-winning mums. She moved to Rogers City in June of 1995.
6. Ernest Bade, married Wynn Ottilie Doolittle
Ernst August Bade was baptized 10 August 1902 in St. Peter’s Church - Metz. His godparents were Johann Mielke, Albert Kowalewski and Frau [Mrs.] Emilie Grambow.
Ernst was confirmed 1 April 1917 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 1: 1-2.
Witnesses at Wynn & Ernst’s marriage on 26 Dec 1929 in Greenville, MI by H. J. Rumsey were Ira Doolittle & Rudolph Schalk.
The 1930 Rogers City federal census shows Ernest Bade, roomer, married, age 28, married at age 27, living in the home of Edith and Elmer Bade at 405 South Fifth Street. His wife is not listed.
7. Arthur Bade 30 June 1904 – 15 June 1904; buried St. Peter’s Cemetery – Metz, MI
Arthur Wilhelm Bade was baptized 28 August 1904 by Rev. Ernst Thieme in the St. Peter’s - Metz. His godparents were Wilhelm Schulz, Sr. and Emilie Hoffmann.
BALLER, Wilhelm M., Sr. 26 Apr 1836 – 15 June 1914
BALLER, Caroline Wilhelmine [Schoenke] 28 Dec 1926 – 19 Feb 1901
William and Caroline came to America on the ship, Star of Hope, in 1866 at Quebec. The Star of Hope also included a number of other families who eventually settled in Belknap Township. Caroline and William listed their village of origin as Wyszyn, West Prussia. This is close to Danzig [Gdansk, Poland today]. Carolina Schoenke Baller was a half-sister to William Hardies, Sr.
The 1870 Presque Isle County, Michigan census record [Roll M593_697 Page 349] enumerated 30 August 1870 by Bernie Lachance, Ass't Marshall shows:
BALLER, William, 34, Farmer, $300 real estate value, $100 personal property value, born Prussia
BALLER, Caroline, 43, Keeping House, born Prussia
BALLER, Amelia, 11, at Home, born Prussia
BALLER, Arthur, 5, born Prussia
BALLER, William, 2, born Michigan
The 1880 Federal Census Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T9_601 Family History Film 1254601 ED 280] enumerated by August Grossmann shows:
Baller, Wiliam, 46, Head, Farmer, born Prussia
Baller, Caroline , 53, Wife, Keeping house, born Prussia
Baller, Otto, 14, Son, At School, born Prussia
Baller, Wiliam, 12, Son, At School
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 6B] enumerated 15 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
BALLER, William, head, 31, born Sept 1868 Michigan, married 10 years, farmer
BALLER, Emma, wife, 28, born Sept 1871 Michigan, married 10 years, 5 children born with 5 children living
BALLER, Edward, son, 9, born Feb 1891 Michigan, at school
BALLER, Herman, son, 7, born Nov 1892 Michigan, at school
BALLER, William, son, 5, born Nov 1894 Michigan
BALLER, Dora, daughter, 3, born Oct 1896 Michigan
BALLER, Arthur, son, 1, born Oct 1898 Michigan
BALLER, William, father, 64, born April 1836 Germany, married 39 years, to America 1868, farm laborer
BALLER, Carlina, mother, 73, born Dec 1826 Germany, married 39 years, 4 children born with 3 children living, to America 1868
Children of William & Caroline are:
1. Emilie Baller, married Joseph Pellenz
Emilie was confirmed 10 April 1870 by Rev. Johannes Adam Huegli in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit, MI.
Emilie & Joseph were married 1 Jan 1875 in Cheboygan, MI.
In 1880, Joseph was a wagon maker. From 1900 until 1910 he was a Saloon keeper in Cheboygan, MI.
The 1900 Michigan, Cheboygan County, Cheboygan Federal Census [Roll T623 706; Page 4B; ED 71] enumerated 5 June 1900 by Claude J. Corlett shows:
PELLENZ, Joseph, head, 57, born September 1842 Germany, married 23 years, to America 1862, in America 28 years
PELLENZ, Amelia, wife, 42, born April 1858 Germany, 2 children born with 2 children living, to America 1865, in America 35 years
PELLENZ, Martha, daughter, 8, born February 1892 Michigan, parents born Germany
PELLENZ, Doris, 3, born April 1897 Michigan, parents born Germany
SCHULTZ, Henry, servant, 28, single, born June 1882 Michigan, parents born Germany, Day Laborer
Note: Martha was born in Belknap to Otto & Dorothea nee Studt Baller; adopted by Joseph & Amelia Pellenz. The Doris listed on the census is really Dora [short for Dorothea[, who was born in Belknap to William and Emilie nee Schalk Baller and also adopted by Joseph & Emilie Baller Pellenz.
2. Otto Baller, married Dorothea Studt
Otto Gustav Wilhelm Baller was confirmed 5 May 1878 by Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Spruechen 1, 10, 15 [don't know the English].
Dorothea was the daughter of Jasper & Catharine nee Schmidt Sorgenfrei Studt.
Otto & Dorothea were married 11 April 1886 in Cheboygan, MI
The 1900 Michigan, Cheboygan County, Beaugrand Township Federal Census [Roll T623 706; Page 15A; ED 66] enumerated 27 June 1900 shows:
BALLER, Otto, head, 35, born Sept 1864 Germany, married 14 years, to America 1867, in America 33 years, Farmer
BALLER, Dorotha, wife, 34, born April 1866 Germany, married 14 years, 6 children born with 5 children living, to America 1882, in America 18 years
BALLER, Otto, son, 12, born May 1888 Michigan, parents born Germany, at school
BALLER, Paul, son, 10, born April 1890 Michigan, parents born Germany, at school
BALLER, Martha, daughter, 8, born February 1892 Michigan, parents born Germany
BALLER, Dora, daughter, 6, born November 1893 Michigan, parents born Germany
BALLER, Elana, daughter, 1/12, born May 1900 Michigan, parents born Germany
LEMECK, Frank, servant, 41, single, born June 1858 Germany, to America 1882, Farm laborer
Children of Otto & Dorothea are:
1. BALLER, Joseph Otto Heinrich 10 Feb 1887 – 10 Feb 1887
Joseph Otto Heinrich, first child of Otto & Dorothea nee Studt Baller, died on the date of his birth. Rev. Bruno Potzger officiated at the burial.
2.. Otto Baller, Jr., married Ida Liebner
Otto Johann Gustav Baller was baptized 10 June 1888 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparetns were Johann Bruening, Johann Schlaeger, Jr., Marie Brandt.
Ida Liebner, daughter of August Liebner, was born 1888 in Cheboygan, MI.
Witnesses at Ida & Otto's marriage on 4 Aug 1911 in Flint, MI by the Evangelical Lutheran Pastor, Rev. Theodore Andrews were Fred Schmier & Margaret Custer, both of Flint.
3. Paul Baller, married Emma Locke
Paul Wilhelm Otto Baller was baptized 6 April 1890 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Wilhelm Baller, Wilhelm Brandt, Jr. Emma Schalk.
Witnesses at Emma & Paul's marriage on 5 July 1911 in Cheboygan, MI by Evangelical Lutheran clergyman, Rev. Otto C. Bleise were Paul Locke & Dora Baller, both of Cheboygan.
The 1930 Michigan, Cheboygan County, Beugrand Township Federal Census [Roll 980; Page 3B; ED 2; Image 275] shows:
BALLER, Paul, head, 40, married at age 21, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farming, General farm
BALLER, Emma, wife, 40, married at age 21, born Germany, unknown when she came to America
BALLER, Paul, Jr., son, 18, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany, Messenger, Coast Guard Dept.
BALLER, Edmund, son, 17, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany
BALLER, Dorothy, daughter, 11, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany
BALLER, Harold, son, 8, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Germany
BALLER, Dorothy, mother, 64, widowed, born Germany, to America 1881, naturalized
4. Martha Baller Pellenz, married Frederick Nelson
Martha Leone Wilhelmine Baller was baptized 27 March 1892 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Martha Klee, Leone Bruening, Wilhelm Baller, Jr.
Martha was born to Otto & Dorothea Studt Baller in Belknap and was adopted by her Aunt and Uncle, Amelia [Baller] and Joseph Pellenz. They lived in Cheboygan, Michigan.
The 1900 Federal Census [Cheboygan County, Michigan: ED 71; Page 4B: Line 58] shows Dorris Pellenz as residing in Cheboygan, born Apr. 1897 in Michigan, age 3 She was living with her parents Joseph and Amelia Pellenz, her sister Martha Pellenz and servant, Henry Schultz.
The 1910 Federal Census [Cheboygan County, Michigan State: ED 72; Page 12A; Line 19] shows Dora Pellenz, resides at 416 Mackinaw Street, Cheboygan, age 13, born Michigan, attending school and being able to read, write and speak English. She was living with her adopted parents Joseph and Amelia Pellenz and her adopted sister Martha Pellenz.
Martha Baller Pellenz married Frederick Edward Nelson on 24 Aug 1915 in Cheboygan, MI.
5. Dorothea Baller Pellenz, married Glenn Riggs
Dorothy was born to William & Emilie Schalk Baller in Belknap and was adopted by her Aunt and Uncle, Amelia [Baller], Joseph Pellenz. They lived in Cheboygan, Michigan where Dorothy married Glenn Riggs.
Known as Dora.
The 1900 Federal Census [Cheboygan County, Michigan: ED 71; Page 4B: Line 58] shows Dora Pellenz as residing in Cheboygan, born Apr. 1897 in Michigan, age 3 She was living with her adopted parents parents Joseph and Amelia Pellenz, her sister Martha Pellenz and servant, Henry Schultz.
The 1910 Federal Census [Cheboygan County, Michigan State: ED 72; Page 12A; Line 19] shows Dora Pellenz, resides at 416 Mackinaw Street, Cheboygan, age 13, born Michigan, attending school and being able to read, write and speak English. She was living with her adopted parents Joseph and Amelia Pellenz and her adopted sister Martha Baller Pellenz.
Dora & Glenn Harold Riggs were married on 28 Aug 1920 in Cheboygan, MI, by the Evangelical Lutheran Pastor, C. C. Domke. Their witnesses were Hugh Nelson & Maud Riggs, both of Cheboygan.
6. Helena Baller, married Carl Clever
Helena Emma Baller was born May 1900 in Cheboygan. She married Carl Adolta Clever on 13 Aug 1918 in Flint, MI. Their witnesses at their marriage by Pastor A. A. Trembert were Della M. Cargo & Nina M. Hubbard, both of Flint.
7. BALLER, William, Jr. 20 Sep 1867 – 2 June 1910
BALLER, Emma Auguste Ernestine [Schalk] 22 Sep 1871 – 29 Mar 1957
See also PRELL, Emma August Ernestine [Schalk]
Emma Auguste Ernestine Schalk, daughter of Charles & Wilhelmina nee Rieck Schalk, was baptized 8 October 1871 by Rev. K. L. Moll of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit. Her godparents were Auguste Schen, Ernestine Serenburg, and Hermann Graumüller. NOTE: Rev. Moll came from Detroit to Belknap to baptize several children the same day.
Emma was confirmed 6 April 1884 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church.
Witnesses at William & Emma’s marriage on 1 March 1890 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Bruno Potzger were Eduard Hardies and Mina Schalk.
After William died, Emma married Herman Prell.
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 6B] enumerated 15 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
BALLER, William, head, 31, born Sept 1868 Michigan, married 10 years, farmer
BALLER, Emma, wife, 28, born Sept 1871 Michigan, married 10 years, 5 children born with 5 children living
BALLER, Edward, son, 9, born Feb 1891 Michigan, at school
BALLER, Herman, son, 7, born Nov 1892 Michigan, at school
BALLER, William, son, 5, born Nov 1894 Michigan
BALLER, Dora, daughter, 3, born Oct 1896 Michigan
BALLER, Arthur, son, 1, born Oct 1898 Michigan
BALLER, William, father, 64, born April 1836 Germany, married 39 years, to America 1868, farm laborer
BALLER, Carlina, mother, 73, born Dec 1826 Germany, married 39 years, 4 children born with 3 children living, to America 1868
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171 - page 2A] enumerated 17 April by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BALLER, Wm., Jr., head, 42, married 19 years, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer
BALLER, Emma, wife, 38, married 19 years, 8 children born with 7 children living, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BALLER, Edward, son, 19, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Laborer on home farm
BALLER, Herman, son, 17, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Laborer on home farm
BALLER, William O., son, 15, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Laborer on home farm
BALLER, Arthur, son, 11, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BALLER, Johanna, daughter, 8, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BALLER, Emilie, daughter, 7, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BALLER, Wm., St., father, 73, widowed, born Germany, to America 1866
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T625_791- Page 3B - ED 314] enumerated by Alex McLennan 13 January 1920 shows:
BALLER, William, head, 25, owns house with mortgage, single, Michigan, parents born Michigan
BALLER, Hannah, sister, 19, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BALLER, Millie, sister, 17, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
PRELL, Herman, step-father, 51, born New York, parents born Germany
PRELL, Emma, mother, 48, born Michigan, parents born Germany
Children of William & Emma are:
1. BALLER, Edward Gustav 23 Feb 1891 – 27 Oct 1976
BALLER, Caldona ‘Dona’ [Freeze York] 5 March 1895 – 22 Nov 1977
Eduard Gustav Carl Baller, son of William, Jr. & Emma nee Schalk Baller, was baptized 15 March 1891 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Gustav Schalk, Carl Schalk, Sr., Dorothea Baller.
Eduard was confirmed 27 March 1904 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is John 11:25-26.
Witnesses at Ed & Dona's marriage on 23 Mar 1940 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael’s Church were Elmer Grulke and Martha Strzlecki.
Ed worked many years grinding grain at the Rogers City CO-OP.
Dona was born in Morrison, TN to Elisabeth Freeze. When her mother, Elisabeth, married Eli York, Dona took the name of York.
Dona was first married to George W. Jarrell.
The 1930 Coffee County, 10th Civil District, Tennessee Federal census [E.D. 12 - page 4B] enumerated 8 April 1930 by Iva Jarrell shows:
Renting land on Shady Grove is
JARRELL, George W., 47, head, married at age 19, born Tennessee, parents born Tennessee, farmer, general farming
JARRELL, Dona, 35, wife, married at age 21, born Tennessee, parents born Tennessee
JARRELL, Gerndalene, 12, daughter, born Tennessee, at school
NOTE: Gurndalene 'Geri' Maime Jarrell, married Harvey Algenstedt of Moltke.
2. Hermann Baller, married Lydia Boettcher Klean
Hermann Johann Wilhelm Baller was baptized 25 December 1892 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Johann Schalk, Sr., Bertha Repke, Mrs. Bruening.
Hermann was confirmed 8 April 1906 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 143:10.
Herman was a WW 1 veteran.
Hermann married Lydia Boettcher Klean in 1934. They are buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Lydia was the daughter of Charles Boettcher & Friedeicke nee Riecks Boettcher. Lydia was first married to August Klean.
3. BALLER, William Otto, III 29 Nov 1894 – 21 Nov 1979
BALLER, Florence Wanda Alma [Boyke] 12 Apr 1909 – 20 July 1987
Wilhelm Baller was confirmed 4 April 1909 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael’s Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 50: 14.
Florence was baptized 6 June 1909 in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were Gustave Lietzow, Alma Walther, Margaretha Pauly.
Florence Elma Margaret Boyke was confirmed 18 June 1922 in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, MI [NOTE: Middle names do not agree.}
Witnesses at William & Florence’s marriage on 25 Nov 1933 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Louis Heinecke were Reinhard Wirgau and Elna Flemming..
Florence died at the home of her daughter, Bonnie Hincka.
William was killed in an auto accident.
Children of ‘Bruce’ & ‘Toots’ are:
A. Elmer Baller, married 1 to Martha Carlson; married 2 to Patsy Kelly
Elmer William Baller was baptized 12 Aug 1934 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Emma Prell and Herbert Wirgau.
Elmer was confirmed 4 July 1948 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 86:11.
Elmer married Martha May Carlson on21 Jan 1958. They divorced. He then married Patsy Rae Kelly on 23 May 1983.
B. Kenneth Baller, married to Janet Hein
Kenneth Neil Baller was baptized 2 Feb 1936 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Adolf Schalk and Emily Tosch.
Kenneth was confirmed 4 July 1948 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is 2 Timothy 3:14.
Kenneth married Janet Isabell Hein, daughter of George & Alice nee Enger Hein, on 14 Dec 1957 Rev. Robert Weller in the St. John’s Church of Rogers City. Their witnesses were Robert Hein & Kathleen Hein.
Kenneth was in the U.S. Navy for many years.
C. Sandra Baller, married to Julius Marshall, Sr.
Sandra was baptized 4 June 1939 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Albert Dietz and Louise Domke.
Sandra was confirmed 11 April 1954 by Rev. Harold G. Molzan in St. Michael's Church
Sandra married Julius Marshall, Jr. on 26 Jan 1959.
D. Mark Baller, Sr., married to Gloria Curvin
Mark Eugene Baller was baptized 9 Aug 1942 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Dona Baller and William Domke.
Mark was confirmed 14 Arpil 1957 by Rev. Harold G Molzan in St. Michael's Church. Marks' memory verse for life is Psalm 1:1.
Mark married Gloria Curvin on 27 May 1967.
E. Bonnie Baller, married to Casimir Hincka
Bonnie Lou Baller was baptized 21 July 1946 by Rev. Donald E. Heck in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Martha Estes and Edward Baller.
Bonnie was confirmed 15 April 1962 by Rev. Ralph Unger in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Rev. 2:10.
F. Sharon Baller, married 1 to Erville Brewer, II; married 2 to Larry LaRoque
Sharon Aloah Baller was baptized 31 Aug 1947 by Rev. Donald E. Heck in St. Church. Her Godparents were Arnold Wirgau and Aloah Hoeft.
Sharon Aloah Baller was confimred 7 April 1963 by the Rev. Ralph Unger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Sharon's memory verse for life is John 14:27.
G. Bernadine Baller, married to Clarence Hincka, Sr.
Bernadine Roxanne Baller was baptized 30 April 1950 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Adeline [Boyke] Wirgau and Elmer Grulke.
Bernadine was confirmed 7 April 1964 by Rev. Ralph Unger in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 37:4.
H. Wanda Baller, married to John Crooks
Wanda Germaine Baller was baptized 27 April 1952 by Rev. August H. Klenke in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Robert Wirgau and Mrs. Arthur Grulke.
Wanda was confirmed 19 March 1967 by Rev. Harry White in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Rev. 2:10.
4. Dorothea Baller, married Glenn Riggs
Dorothy was born to William & Emilie Schalk Baller in Belknap and was adopted by her Aunt and Uncle, Amelia [Baller], Joseph Pellenz. They lived in Cheboygan, Michigan where Dorothy married Glenn Riggs.
Dorothea Auguste Wilhelmine Baller was baptized 15 November 1896 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Otto Schalk, Dorothea Baller, Wilhelmine Dietz. [See PELLENZ, Dorothea]
5. Arthur Baller, married Dorothea Klean
Arthur Martin Albert was baptized 13 November 1898 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Martin Berg, Albert Dietz, Wilhelmine Schalk.
Arthur was confirmed 2 June 1912 by Rev. Heinrich Wilhelm Essig in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Acts 4:12.
He married Dorothea E. Klean in 1928 in Detroit. Dorothea's mother, Lillian Boettcher Kleann married Herman Baller, a brother to Art Baller. Dorothea was raised by a Riggs family. Dorothea was buried from St. Mark's Lutheran Church at Roseville, Michigan.
6. Johanna Baller, married Clarence Jefferson
Johanna Sophia Olga Baller was baptized 2 Dec 1900 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Paul Brandt, Olga Hopp and Sophia Dimke.
Johanna was confirmed 5 April 1914 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is John 6: 24.
7. Emilie Baller, married Ortwin Tosch
Emilie Wilhelmine Adolfine Baller was baptized 22 June 1902 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Adolf Schalk, Wilhelmine Brandt and Wilhelmine Bruening.
Emilie was confirmed 16 Arpril 1916 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is John 14: 2-3.
8. BALLER, Gertrude Emilie Emma 30 June 1909 – 2 Sep 1909
Gertrude was baptized 18 July 1909 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Emilie Baller, Emma Schalk, and Eduard Schalk. Cause of death was cholera.
BASEL, Carl ‘Charlie’ 4 Mar 1825 – 12 July 1903
BASEL, Wilhelmine [Wanoz] 4 May 1828 – 26 May 1897
The 1880 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Federal Census [ED 302; page 33] enumerated 10 June 1880 shows:
Living at 509 Clinton
BASSEL, Charles, head, 59, laborer, born Prussia
BASSEL, Wilhelmina, wife, 55, keeping house, born Prussia
BASSEL, Ferdinand, son, 20, works in copper shop, born Prussia
BASSEL, Julius, son, 16, works in bolt shop, born Prussia
BASSEL, Henrietta, daughter, 1 [sic], works in tobacco factory, born Prussia [Note: Henrietta is probably the daughter-in-law]
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 4A] enumerated 8 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
PUTZIG, Fred, head, 33, born Nov 1866 Germany, married 14 years, to America 1871, farmer
PUTZIG, Nora, wife, 33, born May 1867 Germany, married 14 years, 6 children born with 4 living, to America 1873
PUTZIG, Barney, son, 12, born Nov 1887 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Ellen, daughter, 11, born Jan 1889 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Emma, daughter, 9, born June 1890 Michigan, at school
PUTZIG, Hannah, daughter, 2, born April 1898 Michigan
BASEL, Carl, father-in-law, 75, born March1875 Germany, widowed, to America 1873, farm laborer
Children of Carl & Wilhelmine are:
1. Gustav Basel, married Justine Fritz
2. Charles Basel, married Auguste Krueger
3. Ernest Basel, married Wilhelmine Emke
4. Wilhelm Basel, married Bertha Pardick
5. Ferdinand Basel, married Henriette Pankow
6. Julius Basel
5. Eleonore Basel, married Friedrich Putzig
BASEL, Albert Ernest Ludwig 7 Sep 1893 – 3 Mar 1976
BASEL, Dora Auguste Wilhelmine [Noffze] 28 Aug 1900 – 12 Sep 1993
Albert Besel was baptized 17 September 1893 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Albert Krueger, Louis Putzig, Agatha Noffze.
Albert Ernst Ludwig Besel was confirmed 24 March 1907 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 73:25 NOTE: The surname was originally Besel. It is not known when the name changed to Basel.
Dora was baptized 9 September 1900 by Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in St. John’s Church of Rogers City. Her godparents were Agatha Noffze, Carl Schalk, Mina Pommerenke.
Dora was confirmed 5 April 1914 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is 1 John 5:4.
Witnesses at Albert & Dora’s marriage on 26 Aug 1919 in St. Michael’s Church by the Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow were Eduard Bruder, Agatha Basel, Paul Sellke and Grace Noffze.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page 1A] enumerated 2 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
BASEL, Albert, head, 27, farmer
BASEL, Dora, wife, 19
BASEL, Charlie, 65, father
BASEL, Augusta, 57
KRUEGER, Karlena, grand-mother, 89
The 1930 Belknap Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 1A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 2 April 1930 shows:
BASEL, Albert, head, 37, married at age 25, owns, valued at $10,000.00, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
BASEL, Dora, wife, 29, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BASEL, Marion, daughter, 10
BASEL, Harriet, daughter, 8
BASEL, Melvin, son, 3
BASEL, Arthur, son, 1 1/12
Children of Albert & Dora are:
1. Marion Basel, married Robert Smith
2. Harriet Basel, married Arthur Kraska
3. Melvin Basel, married 1 to Gertrude Weiland; married 2 to Vera Link
4. Dr. Arthur Basel, married Marie ___
BASEL, Melvin Herman – living
BASEL, Gertrude Louise [Wieland] 3 Feb 1931 – 3 Aug 1989
Melvin was baptized 16 May 1926 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Herman Hopp, Carl Elowski, and Ida Hopp.
Melvin was confirmed 21 May 1939 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life was Matthew 28:20.
Melvin & Gertrude were married 11 June 1949 in St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Royston.
Gertrude is the daughter of Arthur & Ida nee Cordes Weiland.
Their children are:
1. Duane Basel, married to Terry Grulke
2. Steven Basel, married to Sylvia Percy
BASEL, Charles ‘Carl’, Sr. 26 Jan 1854 – 24 June 1922
BASEL, Augusta Wilhelmine Henriette [Krueger] 14 Apr 1862 – 11 Sep 1930
The 1880 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Posen Township Federal Census [E.D. 282 - page 2] enumerated 1 June 1880 by Henry Clothier shows:
BASSEL, Ernest, 24, head, farmer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Laura, 14, sister, keeping house, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Charles, 26, brother, farmer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
Auguste Wilhelmine Henriette Krueger, daughter of Johann & Caroline nee Dcikman, was confirmed 10 June 1877 by Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is 1 Mos. [Genesis] 15:1.
The St. Michael's marriage records show Carl Besel, farmer in Township Posen and Auguste Krueger as the 10th couple married in St. Michael's Church. They were married by J. D. Druckenmiller, Lutheran Minister. Their witness was Wilehlimine Flemming.
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 5A] enumerated 9 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
BASEL, Charles, head, 56, born Jan 1854 Germany, married 19 years, to America 1875, farmer
BASEL, Augusta, wife, 38, born May 1862 Germany, married 19 years, 7 children born with 7 children living, to America 1871
BASEL, William E., son, 18, born Oct 1881 Michigan, farm laborer
BASEL, John, son, 16, born Dec 1883 Michigan
BASEL, Emil, son, 14, born Aug 1885 Michigan
BASEL, Ida, daughter, 11, born Oct 1888 Michigan
BASEL, Charles, son, 9, born March 1891 Michigan
BASEL, Albert, son, 6, born Sept 1893 Michigan
BASEL, Agatha, daughter, 3, born Aug 1896 Michigan
KRUEGER, John, father-in-law, 73, born Dec 1826 Germany, married 48 years, to America 1871, farm laborer
KRUEGER, Carolina, mother-in-law, 71, born May 1829 Germany, married 48 years, 4 children born with 4 chldren living, to America 1871
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171 - page 1B] enumerated 16 April by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BASEL, Chas., head, 56, married 29 years, born Germany, to America 1876, Farmer
BASEL, Augusta, wife, 48, married 29 years, 7 children born with 6 children living, born Germany, to America 1872
BASEL, Emil C., son, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, House plasterer
BASEL, Ida, daughter, 21, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BASEL, Chas. E., son 19, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Laborer on home farm
BASEL, Albert, son, 16, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Laborer on home farm
BASEL, Agatha, daughter, 13, born Michigan, parents born Germany
SCHLEBEN, Henry, Laborer, 20, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Laborer at odd jobs
Children of Charles & Augusta are:
1. William ‘Bill’ Basel, married to Auguste ‘Gustie’ Hoeft
2. Johann ‘John’ Basel, married to Auguste ‘Gustie’ Mielke
3. Emil Basel, married to Carmela Genova
4. Ida Basel, married to Hermann Hopp
5. Charles Basel, Jr. married to Wilhelmine ‘Minnie’ Brandt
6. Albert Basel, married to Dora Noffze
7. Agatha Basel, married to Edward Bruder
BASEL, Wilhelm ‘William’ Emil 3 Oct 1881 – 24 Jan 1905
BASEL, Auguste Emma Amalia [Hoeft]
[Auguste is buried in Immanuel Cemetery – Moltke]
Wilhelm was confirmed 12 April 1896 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 23:1-4.
Wilhelm died to the result from a fracture of the skull (accidental) due to a falling tree.
Auguste was confirmed 26 March 1899 by Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in Immanuel Church of Moltke. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 111, verse 10.
Witnesses at Auguste ‘Gustie’ nee Hoeft & Wilhelm's marriage on 6 Jan 1904 in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke by Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller were John Basel of Belknap and Bertha Hoeft of Moltke.
After William’s death, Auguste married Eduard Theodor Ludwig Rieger on 14 Apr 1906 in Immanuel Church at Moltke.
Child of William & Auguste is:
1. Elsa Basel, married Ernest Chapman
Elsa Bertha Therese Besel was baptized 23 October 1901 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Elsa's godparents were Johann Schalk, Sr., Maria Kossalowsky, Wilhelmine Bruening.
Elsa was confirmed 9 June 1918 by Rev. Ernst Ross in St. John’s Church - Rogers City, MI. Elsa's memory verse for life is Genesis 17:1.
BASEL, Ernest William 2 Aug 1855 – 5 Sep 1943
BASEL, Wilhelmine ‘Minnie’ Auguste [Emke] 1866 – 3 May 1895
Wilhelmie was the daughter of Charles Ömke & Caroline Sophie Johanna Niemann.
Pastor Christian Schwan's diaries show Wilhelmine Johanna Christine Oemke was confirmed 30 December 1881.
The marriage record of Presque Isle County shows Auguste Wilhelmine Oemcke married Ernst William Besel on 26 Dec 1881 by Rev. Christian Schwan..
Ernest is shown as purchasing 80 acres in Belknap township on January 30, 1885 from the land office in Detroit, Michigan.
The 1880 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Posen Township Federal Census [E.D. 282 - page 2] enumerated 1 June 1880 by Henry Clothier shows:
BASSEL, Ernest, 24, head, farmer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Laura, 14, sister, keeping house, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
BASSEL, Charles, 26, brother, farmer, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Posen Township Federal Census [E.D. 151 - page 15A] enumerated 19 June 1900 by Eugene DVincent shows:
BASEL, Earnest, head, 46, born August 1853 Germany, widowed, to America 1880, Farmer
BASEL, Agnes, daughter, 15, born July 1884 Michigan, parents born Germany
BASEL, Emma, daughter 10, born September 1889 Michigan, parents born Germany, attends school
BASEL, Bertha, daughter, 8, born August 1889 Michigan, parents born Germany, attends school
BASEL, William, son 5, born July 1895 Michigan, parents born Germany
The 1930 Rogers City village [Presque Isle County], Michigan federal census [E.D. 17 page 12A] shows:
Living at 246 South Second Street
BASEL, Ernest, 74, head, widowed, owns home, $1500 assets, born Germany, speaks German only
BASEL, Emma, 37, daughter, single, born Michigan
BERG, Christian 10 Feb 1840 – 10 Dec 1894
BERG, Sophia [Dobbert] 1843 – Sep 1904
[Sophia is buried in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery – Detroit, MI]
Christian and Sophia [Dobbert] Berg left Mecklenburg in 1866 and upon arrival in America went to Wisconsin in 1866. Their daughter, Wilhelmine was born in 1867 in Wisconsin. The Immanuel Lutheran Church of Detroit shows the baptism of their 2nd child, August Carl Wilhelm on 19 Sept 1869 by the Rev. K. L. Moll His godparents were Andreas Dobbert, Caroline Ritz and Wilhelmine Dobbert. It is assumed they moved to Detroit, Michigan just prior to August's birth. The 1871 Detroit, Michigan city directory shows them living at 283 Maple Street. The 1880 Detroit directory does not show them. It is assumed they moved to Belknap township - Presque Isle County, Michigan shortly before that year.
1880 Federal Census Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T9_601 Family History Film 1254601 ED 280] enumerated June 1880 by August Grossmann shows:
BERG, Christian, head, 40, Farmer, born Prussia
BERG, Sophia, wife, 37, Keeping house, born Prussia
BERG, Wilhelmine, 13, daughter, at school, born Wisconsin
BERG, Martin, 7, son, born Michigan
BERG, John, 5, son, born Michigan
BERG, Bertha, 1, daughter, born Michigan
Sophia is buried in Lot 17 Section C of Trinity Cemetery. Their daughter Wilhelmine Berg Rogge is also buried on that lot. The lot was purchased by Johann Berg 17 Dec 1872 for $25.00.
Other burials in that Lot are:
Johann Berg buried March 24, 1872
Clara Berg buried December 1, 1899
Louie Berg buried August 18, 1873
Christian Qualk buried August 4, 1873
Sophia Qualk buried September 9, 1898
Christian was naturalized in 1872 in Detroit, Michigan.
Children of Christian & Sophia are:
1. Wilhelmine Berg, married Gustav Rogge
2. August Carl Wilhelm Berg, born 8 Aug 1869 Detroit, was baptized 19 Sept 1869 by Rev. K. L. Moll in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit,
MI. His godparents were Andreas Dobbert, Caroline Ritz and Wilhelmine
Dobbert.
3. Martin Wilhelm Ludwig Berg, married Anna Schalk
4. Johann Frederick Jacob Berg, married Ida Eller
5. Bertha Caroline Berg, married Otto Techow
6. Emma Emilie Wilhelmine Berg, married Adolph Schalk
7. BERG, Albert Andreas August 18 Aug 1884 – 27 Aug 1884
Albert was baptized 19 August 1884 [day after birth] in an emergency baptism performed by Alma Noffze. Witneses were August Elowsky, Andreas Dubbert. This was recorded in the St. Michael’s records by Rev. Bruno Potzger.
BERG, Herbert Carl Eduard 3 June 1899 – 27 Aug 1988
BERG, Evaline Martha Therese [Schalk] 11 March 1903 – 14 Nov 1976
Herbert was baptized June 3, 1899 [same day as birth] by the St. Michael's pastor, Rev. Bruno Potzger. Herbert's godparents were Carl Schalk, Sr and Wilhelmine Schalk [aunt and uncle].
Herbert was confirmed 5 April 1914 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Proverbs 23:26 or Son of Solomon 23:26.
Eveline was baptized April 26, 1903 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Carl Dethloff, Martha Wenzel, and Therese Stricker.
Evaline was confirmed 16 April 1916 by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 37:37.
Witnesses at Herbert & Evaline’s marriage in Detroit, MI on 29 June 1927 by Rev. Adolph Lacher were Rudolph Schalk & Alice Mielke.
BORROUSCH, Albert Otto 3 Apr 1891 – 26 Apr 1891
BORROUSCH, Luise Hermine Johanna 23 June 1892 – 16 Aug 1893
[These are children of Wilhelm & Luise nee Hinz Borrousch.]
Albert was baptized the day he died, April 26, 1891, by Rev. Bruno Potzger. His godparents were Friedrich Hinz, Anna Flemming, Luise Koslowsky. The funeral was also conducted by Rev. Bruno Potzger.
Luise was baptized 17 July 1892 by Rev. Bruno Pozger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Luise Mielke, Friedrich Hinz, August Kossalowsky. The funeral was also conducted by Rev. Bruno Potzger.
Other children of Wilhelm & Luise are:
1. August Borrousch [died at age 40 – buried in Faith Cemetery – Hawks]
2. Martha Borrousch, married John Arlt
3. Emil Borrousch, married Mabel Tibbitts
4. Auguste Borrousch, married Angus McLennan, Sr.
5. Ida Borrousch, married Thomas Lowe
6. Friedrich Borrousch [died at age 26 – buried in Faith Cemetery – Hawks]
7. Caroline Borrousch, married Edwin ‘Ira’ Adrian
BRANDT, Wilhelmine Helene 3 Mar 1889 – 18 Mar 1889
BRANDT, Johanne Auguste 20 Dec 1880 – 29 Dec 1890
BRANDT, Otto Ludwig Wilhelm 9 May 1886 – 31 Dec 1890
BRANDT, Martha Henrietta Wilhelmine 30 Nov 1894 – 6 Mar 1897
BRANDT, August Christian 8 Mar 1879 – 19 Jan 1891
[These are children of Wilhelm & Wilhelmine nee Schlaeger Brandt.]
Wilhelmine was baptized 17 March 1889 by Rev. Bruno Potzger of the St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Wilhelm Haselhuhn, Emilie Schlaeger, Wilhelmine Schlaeger. She died of "tonsilitiis'
Johanna was baptized 26 December, 1880 by Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller, interim pastor of St. Michael's. Her godparents were Wilhelm Baller, Albertine Klee, Emilie Noffze. She died three days after her baptism of "tonsilitiis'.
Otto was baptized 23 May 1886 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Ludwig Ristow, Wilhelm Latsch, Ernestine Elowsky. He died of "tonsilitiis'.
Martha was baptized 2 December 1894 by Rev. Bruno Potzger of St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Henriette Wagner, Heinrich Flemming, Wilhelmine Haselhuhn.
August was baptized 8 March 1879, the same day as his birth by Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn of St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Johann Schlaeger, Friederike Schlaeger, Carolina Baller. He died of "tonsilitiis'.
BREDLOW, Julius Ferdinand 1832 – 2 Sep 1891
BREDLOW, Auguste Elizabeth Caroline [Treichel] Aug 1845 - ?
[Not known where Auguste is buried]
Auguste & Julius were married 29 June 1867 in Wyandotte, MI by the Rev. John G. Walther. Their witnesses were Louise M. C. Walther & Ernestine Maynard, both of Wyandotte. Julius is a farmer. Both are from Dearborn, MI.
On 20 Nov 1875 Julius homesteaded 75.18 acres in Belknap Township [35N, 5E, Section 35].
The Presque Isle County Court House records show Julius Bredlow, age 60 years 8 months 17 days, died 3 September 1891 Belknap of Consumption [T.B.]
The 1880 Federal Census Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T9_601 Family History Film 1254601 ED 280] enumerated June 1880 by August Grossmann shows:
BREDLOW, Julius, head, 48, head, Farmer, born Prussia
BREDLOW, Auguste, wife, 35, Keeping house, born Prussia
BREDLOW, Theodor, son, 6, at school, born Michigan
Julius & Auguste’s children were:
1. Johann Friedrich Theodore Louse Bredlow, born 7 July 1875 Belknap, was baptized 28 March 1880 by the Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Friedrich Nagel, Auguste Dramburg, Theodore Noffze.
Johann was adopted by Julius and Auguste nee Treichel Bredlow in 1880 soon after his mother died. Johann's father, Nichlaus Louse, deserted the family soon after Johann was born. His mother, Christiana Jaeger Louse then worked for the Schleben family in Moltke as a housemaid. Christianna became suddenly ill and died, leaving 2 young children: Wilhelmine, who was adopted by the Bruder family and Johann who was adopted by the Julius Bredlow family.
The St. Michael's church [Belknap] records show Theodor Bredlow is the son of Theodor Bredlow. Evidently, he did not use Johann or ‘John’ as his name.
Theodor was confirmed 25 March 1888 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 1B] enumerated 2 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
FLEMMING, Henry, head, 61, born Feb 1839 Germany, married 35 years, to America 1874, farmer
FLEMMING, Caroline, wife, 65, born June 1834, married 35 years, 6 children born with 5 living, to America 1874
FLEMMING, Anna, daughter, 26, born Feb 1874 Michigan, single, servant
FLEMMING, Henry, son, 23, born July 1876 Michigan, married 0 years, farm laborer
FLEMMING, Tresa, daughter-in-law, 17, born May 1873 Michigan, married 0 years, 0 children born
BREDLOW, Theodore, servant, 25, born July 1875 Michigan, farm laborer
2. Albert Daniel Bredlow, born 24 June 1881, was baptized 8 July 1881 by the Rev. Konrad Ludwig Moll in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit, MI. His godparents were Johann Rusch, Ferdinand Kamin, Henriette Bauer.
BREDOW, Hugo Bernhard Edward 14 Apr 1900 – 23 Nov 1968
BREDOW, Grace Ottilie [Wagner] 5 July 1906 – 6 Mar 1987
[Both are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, MI.]
Hugo, son of Christian D. & Fredericke Johanna Dorothea nee Adrian Bredow, was baptized 6 May 1900 by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. His godparents were Hugo Bruening, Bernhard Streich, Therese Adrian.
Hugo was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 3 May 1914 by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City, Michigan. Hugo's memory verse for life was Psalm 145:18-19.
Grace, daughter of Daniel & Martha M. nee Pollatsch Wagner, Jr., was baptized 29, July 1906 by the Rev. H. H. Heidel in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Alpena, Michigan. Her godparents were Rud. Schuelke and Bertha Terry.
Witnesses at their marriage in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Alpena, MI by William G. Sodt were Merlin Peetz & Florence Wagner.
The 1930 Rogers Township federal census [E.D. 18 - page 2A] show
BREDOW, Hugo, head, owns house valued at $2500.00, 30, married at age 28, born Michigan, father born in New York State, mother born Michigan, locomotive engineer at stone quarry
BREDOW, Grace wife, 23, married at age 21, born Michigan, father born Germany, mother born Michigan
BREDOW, Christ, father, 63, widowed, born New York State, parents born Germany, switchman at stone quarry
Child of Hugo & Grace is:
Daniel Walter Bredow, married Lois Eileen Schmidt.
Hugo was first married to Olive Hibner on 26 July 1922. Witnesses at Hugo & Olive's marriage in Alpena, MI by the Rev. O. R. Grattan were William Grambau of Rogers & Cynthia Hibner of Long Rapids.
BREDOW, Leonard Herman George 26 Jan 1900 – 2 Dec 1959
BREDOW, Irene Ida Clara [Kreft] 16 Dec 1904 – 15 Feb 1950
[Leonard is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, MI]
Leonard Hermann Georg Bredow, son of Randolph August Martin & Louise Friederike Sophia nee Hopp Bredow, was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 25 October 1914 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township [Hagensville].
Irene was baptized 8 Jan 1905 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Rudolf Wirgau, Ida Hopp and Clara Kreft.
Irene was confirmed 4 May 1919 by the Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Irene's memory verse for life is John 15:5.
Witnesses at their marriage on 20 Oct 1921 in the St. Michael’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. Louis Heinecke were Paul Kreft and Laura Kreft.
The 1930 Rogers Township federal census [E.D.18 - page 6B] 3 May 1930 shows:
BREDOW, Leonard, head, 32, married at age 22, rents, $5 a month, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, driller, stone quarry
BREDOW, Irene, wife, 25, married at age 17, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREDOW, Dorothy, daughter, 8
BREDOW, Marlow, son, 6
BREDOW, Helen, daughter, 5
BREDOW, Elmer, son, 4 11/12
BREDOW, Reuben, son, 1 11/12
Children of Leonard & Irene are:
1. Dorothy Bredow
2. Marlow Bredow, married Leora Peltz
3. Helen Bredow
4. Paul Bredow
5. Elmer Bredow
6. William Reuben Bredow
7. Betty Bredow, married Arnold Bruning
8. Alice Bredow, 1st marrid Marvin Wirgau, 2nd married Chester Wenzel
9. Ethel Bredow, married Lee Woodward
10, Irene Bredow, married Darl Pollock
11. Donald Bredow
BREDOW, Marlow Kurt 19 Oct 1923 – 19 Aug 1964
BREDOW, Leora Eleanora [Peltz] – living
Marlow Kurt Bredow was confirmed 9 May 1937 by the Rev. Hermann Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His memory verse for life was Luke 11:28. Marlow's confirmation record states that he was baptized in Rogers city, MI by the Rev. Ernst Ross.
Leora Eleonora Peltz, daughter of Arthur & Irene nee Tulgetske Peltz, was baptized 30 September by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt in the St. James Evangleical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Leora's godparents were Emil Peltz, Anges Schalk, Eleonora Tulgetske.
Marlow & Leora were married 5 July 1947 in the St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. Their witnesses were Harvey Peltz and Francis Wirgau.
BREGE, Christian Friedrich 15 Feb 1857 13 May 1938
BREGE, Maria Friedericke. Johanna [Kruse] 10 Oct 1853 – 10 July 1907
BREGE, Wilhelmine Alvina [Hoeft Zinke] 20 Sep 1857 – 13 May 1938
[Wilhelmine was always known as Alvina. She is buried in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Moltke Township.]
Christian was the son of Johan Friedrich & Dorothea nee Strassburg Brege – both of whom are buried in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Moltke Township. All were born in Battin, Breussow, Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Prussia.
Johann and Dorothea Brege came to America with their 6 living children in March 1870. Also on the same ship was the Karsten family.
They settled in Wolcottsville [Niagara County], New York for a period of 2 to 3 years. Other Brege families and relatives had settled earlier in the area of Wolcottsville, New York.
The 1870 New York, Niagara County, Royalton Township, Post Office of Gas Pork, N.Y. Federal Census [Roll M593_1055; Page 537; actural census page 106; Image 464] enumerated 11 July 1870 shows:
BRAY, John, 43, Laborer, personal property valued at $100, no Real Estate value, born Prussia
BRAY, Dora, wife, 43, Keeping House, born Prussia
BRAY, Frederick, son, 18, At School, born Prussia
BRAY, Christian, son, 13, At School, born Prussia
BRAY, Ferdinand, son, 9, At School, born Prussia
BRAY, Ernest, son, 5, born Prussia
BRAY, August, daughter, 3, born Prussia
NOTE: The enumerator did write Bray for BREGE. The family enumerated just ahead was the John & Rachel Schlaeger family.
Their 3rd youngest child, Ferdinand, was baptized in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Wolcottsville in 1872. Later that year they moved to Crawford's Quarry where their oldest child, Wilhelm was already living. Also, in 1873 their daughter. Johanna, was planning to marry Johann Schaedig. Church bans were published 6 weeks prior to their marriage in 1873. Upon the arrival of the first Called Lutheran minister, Josef Antonius Bohn, they were finally married.
Christian Sr. was an astute Christian. He was well versed in Scripture and also had a wonderful singing voice. He was a long time member of the St. Michael's Church choir. If music was unavailable, he led the congregation in singing. As Bob Zinke recalls: "When we visited the farm, it was a custom that we children would sing church hymns. He enjoyed singing with us."
The Presque Isle County marriage records show this: 29 Sept 1881 - Christian Friedric Brege, age 24, Moltke, born Battin, Germany and Maria Fredericke Johanna Kußs (Koss), age 27, Belknap. The St. Michael's Church records show Christian was from Belknap Township as was Maria Friedericke Johanna Kruse. They were married by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller. Their witnesses were William & Fredrick Brege.
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 7B & 8A] enumerated 15 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
BREGE, Christian, head, 44, born Feb 1856 Germany, married 19 years, to America 1870, farmer
BREGE, Mary, wife, 46, born Oct 1853 Germany, married 19 years, 9 children born with 7 living, to America 1868
BREGE, Gustav, son, 15, born Nov 1884 Michigan, farm laborer
BREGE, John, son, 13, born Feb 1887 Michigan, at school
BREGE, Henry, son, 11, born Aug 1888 Michigan, at school
BREGE, Adolph, son, 10, born Jan 1890 Michigan, at school
BREGE, Christian, son, 8, born June 1891 Michigan, at school
BREGE, Paul, son, 7, born May 1893 Michigan
BREGE, Maggie, daughter, 4, born March 1896 Michigan
Maria was the daughter of Johann Carl Theodor Kußs/Kuss/Koss/.Krause/Kruse & Louise nee Meida. The immigrant Meida line connects to the immigrant Johann Wirgau who also settled in Belknap Township.
2 of their 3 children married into the Brege line. [See, KRUSE, Johann Carl Theodor]
Christian became a widower at age 60. He then married a widow, Alvina nee Hoeft Zinke on 23 Jan 1909 in St. Michael’s Church.
Witnesses at Christian & Alvina’s marriage by the Rev. Heinrich Essig were Wilhelm Haselhuhn, Frau Wilhelm Brege, Albert Hoeft and Frau Carl Lietzow.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 171 - pages 7A & 7B] enumerated 7 May 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
BREGE, Christian, Sr., head, 53, married 1 year, 2nd marriage, born Germany, to America 1873, farmer, speaks English
BREGE, Alvina, wife, 53, married 1 year, 2nd marriage, 12 children born with 9 children living, born Germany, to America 1881, speaks German only
BREGE, John, son, 29, single, born Michigan, laborer on home farm
BREGE, Henry, son, 21, single, born Michigan, laborer on home farm
BREGE, Adolph, son, 20, single, born Michigan, laborer on home farm
BREGE, Christian, Jr., 18, single, born Michigan, laborer on home farm
BREGE, Paul, son 16, born Michigan, laborer on home farm
BREGE, Magdalena, daughter, 14,, born Michigan
ZINKE, Herman, stepson, 13, born Michigan
ZINKE, Nora, stepdaughter, 10, born Michigan
The 1920 Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI federal census [E.D. 10 - page 2A] enumerated by Alex McClennan 8 January 1920 shows:
BREGE, Christian, Sr., head, 62, married, owns farm, born Germany, to America 1869, farming, general farming
BREGE, Alvena, wife, 62, born Germany, to America 1866
BREGE, Lena, daughter, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
SCHRAM, Nora, step-daughter, 19, married, born Michigan, parents born Germany
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 2B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 2 April 1930 shows:
ZINKE, Alfred, head, age 37, single, owns farm valued at $3500 value, no radio set, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming.
BREGE, Christian, step-father, 73, married at age 24, born Germany, to America 1870, farmer
BREGE, Alvina, mother, 72, married at age 20, born Germany, to America 1880
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Alvina [Hoeft] Zinke was a widow, whose husband, "Carl" Zinke died 14 May 1906, when she married Christian Brege Sr. They lived in Belknap on the Brege Homestead on the southwest corner of road 638 and the South Rogers Road. When they were old - Grandmother (Alvina) and Grandpa [Christian Sr] Brege, unable to cope, the Christian Brege children and the the Carl Zinke children got together and made some kind of deal to tend them with Uncle Charley and Mary Zinke in Moltke. Alvina also had bad arthritis and then crutches became the norm until she was unable to walk in the last years of her life in Moltke."Both Christian and Alvine died in Moltke - Grandpa Brege was buried in Belknap and Grandma Alvina Brege was buried in Moltke. Alvina Hoeft was married for over 25 years to Carl Zinke and over 25 years to Christian Brege Sr."
"After Christian's first wife died, this left him with a large family of 7 boys and 1 girl. He was in dire need of a wife. His daughter, Johanna was only 9 years old and not ready for responsibility in running the house. So one day Christian hooked his trusty steed to the buggy and off to the Zinke Hill in Moltke to converse with the widow, Alvina [Hoeft] Zinke, who also had lost here husband. This meeting resulted in Christian Brege making a marriage proposal. Alvine accepted. They married and lived on the farm he owned in Belknap. The farm borders on the west against the east of the Knopf farm. My dad and your dad (Don), Henry Knopf, became close friends when he moved to Belknap. The story is that my dad [Herman Zinke], your dad [Henry Knopf], and my Uncle John Brege got together in the evenings and played many game of spitzer. My mother, Bertha Hardies, did a lot of baby-sitting at the John Brege's. This means my Mother would sit in, and be a fourth person for playing spitzer. These card playing sessions eventually led my Mom and Dad in marriage at the altar at St. Michael's Church in Belknap on 24 September 1927."
"My Dad was 12 or 13 years old at the time he moved to Belknap. He grew up like a brother to all six of the Brege boys and one girl on what we referred to as Brege Road. Our family was always included in any of the Brege affairs. I knew all of them well because I spent summers on the Hardies and John Brege farms as a teenager - mostly at the Brege farm. I knew all about the Trout Creek that begins from a spring on Hardies farm, and meandering to the next farms of Henry Knopf, Christian Brege and John Brege. and finally running into Trout River that flows through Rogers City,"
"From Moltke, Alvina brought her son, Herman Zinke, who later married Bertha Hardies of Belknap; and daughter, Lenora Zinke, who later married Charles Schram of Belknap. Therefore, Herman Zinke and Lenore Zinke grew up in Belknap. It is also the reason that the children of Herman Zinke and the Schrams knew Alvine [Hoeft Zinke] Brege as Gradnma Brege. Alvine's 16 year old daughter, Emma, may have gone to Cheboygan to be with her older sister, Alvine [Hoeft] Jana."
The following children of Christian Brege and his first wife, Maria Kruse became Dad's half brothers and half sister:
1. Gustav Brege, married Clara Braun
2. John Brege, married Helen Hardies
3. Henry Brege, married Elenora Schalk
4. Adolph Brege, married Therese Schalk
5. Christian Brege, Jr., married Auguste Schalk
6. Paul Brege, married Dorothea Schalk
7. Magdelena 'Lena' Brege, married Edward Anklam
Christian & Maria’s oldest child was:
BREGE, Johann Friedrich Ernst 13 June 1882 – 28 Mar 1883
Johann was baptized 6 August 1882 by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Friedrich Brege, Johannes Schlaeger, Caroline Brege.
BREGE, Adolph Johann Christian 5 Jan 1890 – 26 Oct 1942
BREGE, Theresa Albertine Johanna [Schalk] 20 Apr 1892 – 19 Nov 1969
The St. Michaels church records show Adolf Johann Christian Brege born 24 January 1890 from both his baptism and confirmation listings.
Adolf was baptized 16 February 1890 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Christian Grambau, Johann Schaedig, Frau Ernst Brege.
Adolf Johann Christian Brege was confirmed 27 March 1904 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Adolf's memory verse for life was Psalm 26: 6-8.
Therese was baptized May 22, 1892 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church by the Rev. Bruno Potzger. Therese's godparents were Albert Stricker, Augustre Schalk, and Wilhelmine Schalk.
Therese was confirmed 8 April 1906 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her memory verse for life is Luke 11:28.
Witnesses at their marriage in St. Michael’s on 18 Dec 1910 by the Rev. Heinrich Essig were Heinrich Brege, Nora Schalk, Robert Schalk and Lena Brege.
Adolph died as the result of a serious back injury acquired from a fall off the roof of his brother's barn that was being re-roofed. He was bedfast for many months before he died.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page1B] enumerated 5 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
BREGE, Adolph, head, 36, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer
BREGE, Theresa, wife, 27, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BREGE, Henry, son, 7, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Elmer, son, 6, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Marie, daughter, 5, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Edna, daughter, 1 1/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
SCHALK, Robert, father-in-law, 75, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farm laborer [NOTE: Robert is what the enumerator wrote.]
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [ E.D. 3 - page 2A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 4 April 1930 shows:
BREGE, Adolph J., head, 40, married at age 20, owns farm valued at $4000, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer, general farm
BREGE, Therese, wife, 37, married at age 18, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BREGE, Henry, son, 18, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Elmer, son, 16, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Marie, daughter, 15, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Edna, daughter, 11, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Lucille, daughter, 8, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Iva, daughter, 7, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Hildegard, daughter, 5, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Magdalene, daughter, 4 7/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Betty Jane, daughter, 1/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Adolph & Therese’s children are:
1. BREGE, Harold Gustave Johann 2 Feb 1911 – 15 Feb 1911
Harold was baptized 13 Feb 1911 by the Rev. Henry Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Gustav Schalk, Johann Brege and Eleonora Schalk.
2. BREGE, Harry Adolph Christian 5 Jan 1912 – 3 Mar 1939
Harry was baptized 28 Jan 1912 by the Rev. Henry Essig in the St. Michael's Lutheran Church of Belknap. His sponsors were Christian Brege, Sr., Gustav Brege and Auguste Schalk.
Harry Brege was confirmed 1926 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
3. Elmer Brege, married Ethel Kunzi
4. Marie Brege, married Arthur Trapp
5. Edna Brege, married Alfred Hopp
5. Lucille Brege, married Harry Schalk
6. Iva Brege, married Royal Nonemacher
7. Hildegarde Brege, married Alvis Radka
8. Magdalene Brege, married Russell Bey
9. Betty Brege, married Edwin Schultz
10. Norma Brege, married Alvis Wirgau
BREGE, Christian Heinrich August 8 June 1891 – 4 Dec 1954
BREGE, Augusta Luise Emilie [Schalk] 4 Oct 1898 – 23 May 1990
The baptism and confirmation records show Christian was born 7 June 1891.
Christian Jr. was baptized 5 July 1891 in St. Michael's Church by the Rev. Bruno Potzger. His godparents were Heinrich Bade, August Giffro, and Lina Jacobs.
Christian Heinrich August Brege was confirmed 8 April 1906 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 51: 12-13.
Auguste was baptized 30 October 1898 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Balknap. Her godparents were Gustav Wenzel, Emilie Noffze, Emilie Schalk.
Auguste was confirmed 2 June 1912 by the Rev. Heinrich Wilhelm Essig in the St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 37:4.
Witnesses at their marriage in St. Michael’s on 7 May 1916 by the Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow were Herbert Flemming, Herman Zinke, Lena Brege, Adeline Knopf.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page 2A] enumerated 6 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
BREGE, Christian, Jr., head, 29, farmer
BREGE, Augusta, wife, 21
BREGE, Norman, 3 6/12
BREGE, Raymond, son, 2 2/12
BREGE, Agnes, daughter, 1 3/12
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 5B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 15 April 1930 shows:
BREGE, Christian, head, 37, married at age 24, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
BREGE, Augusta, wife, 32, married at age 18, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BREGE, Norman, son, 14
BREGE, Raymond, son, 12
BREGE, Agnes, daughter, 11
BREGE, Delores, daughter, 5
BREGE, Lois, daughter, 0/12
Children of Auguste & Christian are:
1. Norman Brege, married Dorothy Gemmil
2. Raymond Brege, married Gloria Bennett
3. Agnes Brege
4. BREGE, Doris Lena 5 Sep 1920 – 22 Sep 1920
The baptism record shows Augusta Brege - baptized 12 Sep 1920 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke of St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Herman Zinke and Augusta Brege.
5. Deloris Brege, married Ralph Painter
6. BREGE, Royal Herman 13 Oct 1926 – 13 April 1928
Royal was baptized 30 Oct 1926 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Hermann Zinke, Gustave Schalk, and Clara Brege.
7. Lois Brege, married Raymond Kowalewsky
BREGE, Agnes Therese Magdalene 23 Sep 1918 – 29 June 1975
Agnes was baptized 13 Oct 1918 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Therese Brege, John Brege and Magdalene Brege.
Agnes Therese Magdalene Brege was confirmed 28 May 1933 by the Rev. louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life was Colossians 3:17.
Child of Agnes is:
Michael Allen Brege
BREGE, Norman Henry 3 June 1916 – 27 Sep 1997
BREGE, Dorothy Jean [Gemmil] - living
Norman was baptized 18 June 1916 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Christ Brege, Sr., Heinrich Brege and Auguste Schalk.
Norman Henry Christian Brege was confirmed 22 June 1930 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life was Psalm 145:18-19.
Witnesses at Dorothy and Norman's marriage in St. John’ Lutheran Church in Rogers City on 26 Feb 1950 by the Rev. Louis A. Linn were Raymond G. Brege and Mrs. Viola Reisner.
Children of Norman & Dorothy are:
1. Norman Brege, Jr., married Eileen Nowicki
2. David Brege
3. Calvin Brege
4. Christine Brege, married Stephen Phillips
BREGE, Paul August Carl 1 May 1893 – 3 May 1969
BREGE, Dorothea Adolfine Auguste [Schalk] 8 July 1896 – 3 July 1966
Paul was baptized 21 May 1893 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Wilhelm Brandt, Jr., Carl Besel, Auguste Potzger.
Paul August Karl Brege was confirmed 7 June 1908 by the Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. Paul's memory verse for life is Matthew 6:33.
Dorothea was baptized in St. Michael's Church on July 26, 1896 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger. Her godparents were Richard Noffze, Auguste Schalk and Bertha Schalk.
Dorothea Adolphine Auguste Schalk was confirmed on 9 April 1911 by the Rev. Heinrich Wilhelm Essig St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life was Romans 8:38-39.
Witnesses at their marriage in St. Michael’s Church on 7 Dec 1915 by the Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow were Christian Brege, Jr., Hermann Zinke, Ada Schalk, Augusta Schalk.
The 1920 Belknap Township federal census shows 'Dora' and Paul living with her parents, Charlie and Minnie [Stricker] Schalk.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 314 - page 2B] enumerated 8 January 1920 by Alex McClennan shows:
SCHALK, Charles, 51, head, owns with mortgage, born Germany, to America 1970, farmer, general farming, alien
SCHALK, Minnie, wife, 47, born Michigan, parents born Germany
SCHALK, Evelyn, daughter, 16, born Michigan
SCHALK, Gerhart, son, 15, born Michigan
SCHALK, Rudolph, son 12, born Michigan
BREGE, Dora, daughter, born Michigan, father born Germany, mother born Michigan
BREGE, Paul, son-in-law, 25, born Michigan, parents born Germany, no occupation
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3- page 4B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 11 April 1930 shows:
BREGE, Paul A., head, 35, married at 21, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, laborer, stone quarry
BREGE, Dora A., wife, 33, married at age 19, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BREGE, Alfred, son, 13
BREGE, Gerhard, son, 11
BREGE, Alice, daughter, 9
BREGE, Carl, son, 3 5/12
Children of Paul & ‘Dora’ are:
1. Gerhardt Brege, married Marion Kowalewsky
2. Alfred Brege, married Effie Claus
3. Alice Brege, married Raymond Schalk
4. Carl Brege, married Betty Kowalewsky
BREGE, Carl Henry 2 Oct 1926 – 18 Jan 1992
BREGE, Betty Jane [Kowalewsky] - living
Carl Brege was confirmed 12 May 1940 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Acts 4:12.
Bertha was baptized 15 November 1931 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, MI. Her godparents are Viola Grambau and Henry Grambau.
Bertha was confirmed 9 September 1945 in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, MI. [NOTE: She is known as Betty]
Witness at their wedding on 25 Dec 1950 in St. Peter’s Churchof Metz were James Berg and Kathryn Taylor.
Children of Carl & Betty are:
1. Paulette Brege, married John Trapp
2. Christine Brege
3. Kathleen Brege, married Lindsay Berg
4. Charles Brege, married Frances Derry.
BREGE, Gerhardt Gustav Christian 19 Apr 1918 – 19 Sep 2007
BREGE, Marion Esther [Kowalewsky] - living
Gerhard was baptized 5 May 1918 by the Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Mary McCutcheon, Gustav Brege and Christ Brege, Sr.
Gerhard Brege was confirmed 14 June 1931 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is 1 Corinthians 6:20.
Marion was baptized 14 November 1926 in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, MI. Marion's godparents are Albrecht Kowalewsky, Bertha Kowalewsky and Jane Taylor.
Marion was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 13 August 1939 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, MI.
Witnesses at their marriage on 29 May 1848 in St. Peter’s Church were Carl Brege and Bertha (Betty) Kowalewsky.
Children of Gerhard & Marion are:
1. John Brege
2. Brenda Brege, married Donald Dehring
3. Ellen Brege, married Stanley Solokis
BREGE, Alfred Carl Christian 17 July 1916 – 19 June 2002
BREGE, Effie Patricia ‘Pat’ [Claus] - living
Alfred was baptized the same day as he was born - 17 July 1916 by the Rev. William Schoenow of St. Michael’s Church. His godparents were Carl Schalk, Christian Brege, Jr. and Frau. Christ Brege, Sr.
Alfred was confirmed 14 June 1931 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Matthew 24:13.
Alfred & Effie were married 18 Oct 1942 by Rev. C. G. Althoff in Hope Lutheran Church of Hawks, MI. Their witnesses were Elmer and Agnes Claus
Alfred played the violin [fiddle] with his brothers. They played for many wedding receptions. At the age of 85, Alfred played a violin number at a Benefit in the Belknap Townhall on 20 Oct 2001.
Children of Alfred & Effie are:
1. Donald Brege, married Sarah Wickersham
2. Dorance Brege, married Donna
3. Dean Brege, married Linda
4. Dale Brege, married Miriam
5. Dianne Brege, married Roger Schalk
6. BREGE, Danny Paul 10 July 1955 – 2 March 1975
Baptism: 24 July 1955 St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church by Rev. Robert E. Weller Godparents: Rudolph Schalk, Mrs. Erwin Grulke
7. Karen Brege, married Randy Kreft
BREGE, Heinrich ‘Henry’ Albert, Sr. 1 Aug 1888 – 26 Jan 1968
BREGE, Eleonora Wilhelmine Caroline [Schalk] 8 June 1893 – 5 Dec 1945
Heinrich was baptized 26 August 1888 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Albert Karsten, Wilhelm Schaedig, Maria Brandt.
Heinrich Albert Brege was confirmed 13 April 1902 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 37:37.
Eleonore was baptized 25 June 1893 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Johann Schalk, Sr., Wilhelmine Brüning, Caroline Stricker.
Eleonore was confirmed 24 March 1907 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 90:14.
Witnesses at their marriage on 19 July 1913 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow were Paul Brege, Robert Schalk, Dora Schalk, and Lena Brege.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. - page 2A] enumerated 6 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
BREGE, Henry, head, 31, farmer
BREGE, Nora, wife, 26
BREGE, Russel, son, 6
BREGE, Walter, son, 4 6/12
BREGE, Gertrude, 2, 6/12
BREGE, Alvin, son, 10/12
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 5B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 16 April 1930 shows:
BREGE, Henry, head, 41, married at age 25, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
BREGE, Nora, wife, 36, married at age 20, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BREGE, Russell, son, 16, born Michigan
BREGE, Walter, son, 14, born Michigan
BREGE, Gertrude, daughter, 12, born Michigan
BREGE, Alvin, son 10, born Michigan
BREGE, Henry, Jr., son, 7, born Michigan
BREGE, Doris, daughter, 6, born Michigan
Children of Henry & Nora are:
1. Russell Brege, married Helen Trapp
2. Walter Brege, married Beatrice Krey
3. Gertrude Brege, married Joseph Realy
4. Alvin Brege
5. Henry Brege, Jr., married Delene Boyke
6. Doris Brege
BREGE, Walter Christian Gustav 14 Aug 1915 – 31 July 1981
BREGE, Beatrice Adeline [Krey] - living
Walter was baptized 29 Aug 1915 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Christ Brege, Jr., Auguste Schalk and Gustav Brege.
Walter was confirmed 19 May 1929 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 18:2.
Beatrice was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 1 September 1935 in St. John’s Church - Hagensville. Her memory verse for life is 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22.
Witnesses at their marriage on 28 June 1947 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Donald E. Heck were Henry Brege, Jr. and Delores Krey.
Children of Walter & Beatrice are:
1. LaVerne Brege, married Gerald Wenzel
2. Marlene Brege, married David Henry
3. Darrel Brege, married Edna Haselhuhn
4. Janice Brege
5. BREGE, Wayne Allen 11 Feb 1956 – 17 Apr 1961
Wayne was baptized 28 April 1956 by Rev. Harold G. Molzan in the parsonage
of St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Alvin Brege and Delores
Bruning.
6. Kenneth Brege, married Denise Lewis
7. Jeffrey Brege, married Margaret Green
8. Lynn Brege, married Angela Reed
BREGE, Henry Paul Carl, Jr. 16 May 1922 – 27 June 1997
BREGE. Delene Florence [Boyke] - living
Henry was baptized 1 June 1922 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Karl Schalk, Gustav Brege, and Clara Brege.
Henry was confirmed 24 May 1936 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is 1 Corinthians 6:20.
Delene was baptized 24 August 1930 in St. Peter’s Church - Metz, MI. Delene's godparents are Mrs. Albert Elowsky, Florence Boyke and Erwin Schroeder.
Delene was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 22 August 1943 in St. Peter’s Church - Metz, MI.
Witnesses at their marriage on 26 Nov 1949 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. August H Klenke were Earl Brege and Gloria Boyke.
Children of Henry & Delene are:
1. Nancy Brege, married Harold Grulke
2. Lori Brege, married Bill Grigg
3. Joanne Brege, married Mark Zinke
4. Nicholas Brege
BREGE, Alvin Herman Johann 25 Feb 1919 – 24 June 1970
Alvin was baptized 30 March 1919 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Auguste Brege, Herman Zinke and Johannes Brege.
Alvin was confirmed 28 May 1933 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Psalm 37:4.
Alvin developed Polio. This handicap did not prevent him from employment. He was the Presque Isle County Bookmobile operator for many years. He never married.
REALY, Gertrude Magdalena Alwine [Brege] 21 Aug 1917 – 6 Jan 1985
Gertrude was baptized 9 Sep 1917 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Adolf Brege, Magdalena Brege and Alwine [Hoeft Zinke] Brege.
Gertrude was confirmed 14 June 1931 by Rev. Louise Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 37:4.
Children of Gertrude are:
1. Donna Realy, married Frank Bruski, II
2. Darlene Realy, married Andre Duquay
BREGE, Doris Helen Dora 11 June 1923 – living
Doris was baptized 1 July 1923 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Helen Brege, Dora Brege and Rudolf Schalk.
Doris was confirmed 9 May 1937 by Rev. Hermann Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Jude 10:42.
BREGE, Johannes ‘John’ Friedrich Wilhelm 22 Feb 1887 – 10 June 1969
BREGE, Helene ‘Helen’ Emma [Hardies] 3 Jan 1897 – 7 July 1979
John was confirmed 31 March 1901 in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Isaiah 40:31.
Helen was baptized 6 March 1897 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Ernestine Elowsky, Pauline Hardies.
Helen was confirmed 9 April 1911 by Rev. Heinrich Wilhelm Essig in St. Michel’s Church . Her memory verse for life is 1 Peter 5:6-7.
Helen was an active life long member of the St. Michael's Church. She held several offices in the Ladies Aid.
She enjoyed being a farm-wife, and kept a beautiful vegetable and flower garden. She was a gracious hostess and a wonderful cook and baker.
Witnesses at their marriage on 2 Dec 1915 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow were Eduard Hardies, Lena Brege, Herbert Stephan, and Nora Zink.
John Brege was a well-known farmer in Belknap. He developed a registered herd of Holstein dairy cows. He could be seen in later years farming with his Fordson tractor. Both John and Helen were active the Presque Isle County Farm Bureau.
Children of John & Helen are:
1. Grace Brege, married 1 Karl Wenzel; married 2 Melvin Duquette
2. Lorene Brege, Theodore Reed
3. Mildred Brege, married Thomas Laurie
4. Earl Brege, married Ilene Ristow/Kortman
5. Melvin Brege, married Dorothy Neumann
BREGE, Gustav Ernst Wilhelm 12 Nov 1884 – 2 Feb 1955
BREGE, Clara Emma Bertha 7 Jan 1892 – 6 Feb 1976
Gustav was baptized 23 November 1884 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Ernst Brege, Wilhelm Haselhuhn, Auguste Brege.
Gustav was confirmed 24 April 1898 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church
Clara was baptized 24 January 1892 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Agatha Noffze, Johann Berg, Caroline Jacobs.
Clara was confirmed 16 April 1905 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is 2 Corinthians 12:9..
Witnesses at their marriage on 26 Aug 1909 in St. Michael’s Church by 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 Gustav & Clara are:
1. BREGE, Elna Hedwig Elizabeth 23 Nov 1909 – 1 Dec 1909
Elna was baptized 29 Nov 1909 by Rev. Heinrich Essig in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Hedwig Braun, Elizabeth Elowsky and Christian Brege, Jr.
2. Clarence Brege, married Emily Rex
3. Erwin Brege, married Mildryd Nagel
4. Esther Brege, married Arnold Heier
5. Vera Brege, married Hardy Klee
6. Leona Brege, married Harold Schalk
7. BREGE, Marvin Adolf 20 Aug 1920 - 30 Sep 1944
Marvin was baptized 5 Sep 1920 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Ida Evans, Adolf Brege and John Brege.
Marvin was confirmed 13 May 1934 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life Psalm 145: 18-19.
Marvin was killed in action during World War II.
8. Ralph Brege, married Evelyn
BREGE, Clarence Frederick 8 Dec 1910 – 17 Feb 1986
BREGE, Emily Ruth [Rex] – living
Clarence was baptized 25 Dec 1910 by Rev. Henry Essig in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Friedrich Braun, Karl Paull and Lena Brege.
Clarence was confirmed 24 May 1925 by Rev. Louis Heinecke in St. Michael's Church. His 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
Emily was baptized 6 May 1928 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were William Bade, Louise Kalitta, and Caroline Schwiesow.
Emily was confirmed 27 April 1941 by Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 145:18-19.
Witnesses at their marriage on 10 May 1947 in St. Michael’s Church by Rev. Donald E. Heck were Lorene Brege and Max Rex, Jr.
Children of Clarence & Emily are:
1. Althea Brege, married 1 William Fuhrman; married 2 Robert Luebke
2. Clyde Brege
3. BREGE, Beverly Ann 21 May 1953 – 22 May 1953
Beverly was baptized 22 May 1953 in the Rogers City Hospital by the Rev. August H. Klenke St. Michael's Church
4. BREGE, Harlo Harlan 16 Dec 1966 – 7 May 1990
Baptism: St. Michael's Church, Rev. Harry White - 25 December 1966
Godparents: Mrs. Max Rex, Jr. & Mr. George Spens
Confirmed: St. Michael's Church - 17 May 1981 by Rev. Besler; Harlo’s memory verse for life is Romans 1:16
Harlo was killed in an automobile accident on the Heythaler Road in Belknap Township.
BREGE, Erwin Henry 27 July 1912 – 24 Apr 1989
BREGE, Mildryd Alma Ottilie [Nagel] 29 Aug 1913 – 12 Jan 1994
[Both are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, MI]
Erwin was confirmed 1926 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's Church
Mildryd was baptized 21 Sep 1913 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Alma Nagel, Ottilie Wirgau and Friedrich Flemming.
Mildryd was confirmed 14 April 1927 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's Church. Her memory verse for life is Romans 2:10.
Erwin & Mildryd were married 12 Sep 1934 – unknown location
Children of Erwin & Mildryd are:
1. Ardel Brege, married James Nicholos
2. Willard Brege, married Linda Miller
BROWN, Friedrich ‘Fred’ 15 Feb 1853 – 8 Dec 1927
BROWN, Caroline ‘Lena’ [Schmidt] 22 Dec 1858 – 24 June 1948
[Caroline is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery – Saginaw, MI. On the tombstone of her husband, Fred, in the St. Michael's 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.]
The cemetery record states Friedrich died of chronic gastritis as recorded by the Dr. Wm Arscott.
Last name is also shown as Brauhn in the St. Michael’s church records, but on the tombstone is written Friedrich Brown. His father, and siblings used Bruhn.
Friedrich came to America with his parents and siblings in 1881. All settled and remained in Detroit except Friedrich who homesteaded in Belknap Township..
The Mecklenburg census of 1867 shows the family [Parents: Friedrich & Maria nee Konow Bruhn and children: Friedrich, Carl, Johann, Wilhelm, & Fredericke] living in Breesen, Ritteramt Stavenhagen, Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Caroline was a midwife. She helped many Belknap mother's deliver children - many times without a doctor present.
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, Fred, head, 47, born Feb 1853 Germany, married 22 years, to America in 1887, naturalized, farmer
BROWN, Lena, wife, 41, born Dec 1858 Germany, to America in 1879, married 22 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 Fred & Caroline are:
1. BRAUN, Anna Emilie Wilhelmine 25 Feb 1879 – 19 Dec 1894
Anna was born & baptized in Seltz, Mecklenburg/Schwerin, Vorpommern.
Anna was confirmed 15 April 1892 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church of Belknap. Her memory verse for life is Psalm 51:12,13.
2. Ida Braun, married George Evans
3. Emil Brown, married Louise Krueger
4. Clara Braun, married Gustav Brege
5. Hedwig ‘Hattie’ Braun, married Charles Elowski
CLAUS, Johann ‘John’ J. 31 Mar 1850 – 23 Feb 1926
CLAUS, Caroline [Stricker] 18 Apr 1852 – 7 June 1910
1880 Federal Census Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T9_601 Family History Film 1254601 ED 280] enumerated June 1880 by August Grossmann shows:
Claus/Klaus, John, 23, Head, Farmer, born Prussia
Claus/Klaus, Caroline, 23, Wife, Keeping House, born Prussia
Claus/Klaus, Emil, 6/12 Dec., Son, born Michigan
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 5A] enumerated 9 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
KLAUSE, John, head, 48, born May 1842 Germany, married 21 years, to America 1879, farmer
KLAUSE, Carolina, wife, 47, born April 1843 Germany, 10 children born with 9 living, to America 1879
KLAUSE, Emil, son, 20, born Oct 1879 Michigan, single, farm laborer
KLAUSE, Helen, daughter, 19, born January 1881 Michigan, single, servant
KLAUSE, Lizzie, daughter, 17, born December 1892 Michigan, single, servant
KLAUSE, Martha, daughter, 15, born March 1885 Michigan, servant
KLAUSE, Paul, son, 13, born June 1886 Michigan, at school
KLAUSE, Tilly, daughter, 12, born Sept 1887 Michigan, at school
KLAUSE, William, son, 9, born Oct 189 Michigan, at school
KLAUSE, Bertha, daughter, 5, born April 1895 Michigan
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township federal census [E.D. 171 - page 1A] enumerated 15 April 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
KLAUS, Paul, head, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer
KLAUS, John, father, 59, married 31 years, born Germany, to America 1870, own income
KLAUS, Caroline, mother, 57, married 31 years, 9 children born with 7 children living, born Germany, to America 1869
KLAUS, William, brother, 20, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
KLAUS, Bertha, sister, 15, born Michigan, parents born Germany
Children of John & Caroline are:
1. Emil Claus, married Caroline Papke
2. Helen Claus, married Carl Felax, Jr.
3. Elisabeth Claus, married Charles Trapp
4. CLAUS, Martha Auguste 16 Nov 1884 – 26 Apr 1913
Martha was baptized 30 November 1884 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Johann Stricker, Auguste Stricker.
Martha was confirmed 24 April 1898 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church.
Martha died of consumption [TB]
5. Paul Claus, married Bertha Schelley
6. Ottilie Claus, married William Flemming
7. William Claus, married Louise Danbert
8. CLAUS, Marie Therese Auguste 2 Apr 1891 – 23 Nov 1895
Marie was baptized 26 April 1891 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. Her godparents were Gustav Schalk, Caroline Nagel, Marie Stricker.
CLAUS, Paul Adolf Hermann 30 June 1886 – 16 Dec 1952
CLAUS, Bertha Emilie [Schelley] 29 Dec 1890 – 20 May 1973
Paul was baptized 6 July 1886 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Friederike Klauss, Adolf Natschke, Herman Hasenburg.
Paul was confirmed 8 April 1900 in St. Michael's by Rev. Bruno Potzger. His memory verse for life is Matthew 7:13,14.
Bertha, daughter of John & Wilhelmine nee Schultz Schelley, was baptized 14 February 1891 by Rev. Bruno Potzger in St. Paul Lutheran Church of Posen. Her godparents were Emil Schellie, Jella Weide.
1900 Census reference: The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Metz Township Federal Census [E. D. 175 - page 7A] enumerated 6 May 1910 by Herman Grambau shows:
SHELLIE, Bertha, servant, 19, born Michigan, parents born Germany, General House Work [She is living in the hotal, owned by Herman Pietz.]
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township federal census [E.D. 171 - page 1A] enumerated 15 April 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
KLAUS, Paul, head, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer
KLAUS, John, father, 59, married 31 years, born Germany, to America 1870, own income
KLAUS, Caroline, mother, 57, married 31 years, 9 children born with 7 children living, born Germany, to America 1869
KLAUS, William, brother, 20, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
KLAUS, Bertha, sister, 15, born Michigan, parents born Germany
Witnesses at Paul & Bertha’s marriage on 15 Feb 1911 in the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rural Posen, MI by the Rev. H. W. Essig were W. M. Claus & Ida Schellie.
The 1920 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County Federal Census Film Roll T625_791 [E.D. 314 - page 9A] enumerated 3 February 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
CLAUS, Paul, head, 32, owns farm free of debt, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer on farm
CLAUS, Bertha, wife, 29, born Michigan, mother born Michigan, father born Germany
CLAUS, Minnie, daughter, 8, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
CLAUS, Harold, son, 6, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
CLAUS, Iva, daughter, 4 2/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
The 1930 Belknap Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 1B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 4 April 1930 shows:
CLAUS, Paul, head, 43, married at age 24, born Michigan, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
CLAUS, Bertha, wife, 40, married at age 20, born Michigan, parents born Germany
CLAUS, Harold, son, 16
CLAUS, Iva, daughter, 14
CLAUS, Ellna, daughter, 8
STREFSKI, Louis, lodger, 75, widowed, married at age 19, born Germany, to America in 1872, laborer, general farm
Children of Paul & Bertha are:
1. Wilhelmine Claus, married Cornelius Brauer
2. Harold Claus, married Viola Sorgenfrei
3. Iva Claus, married Adolph Meitzner
4. Elna Claus, married Percy Heward
5. CLAUS, Leonard Wilhelm Paul 14 Oct 1923 – 1925
Leonard was baptized 4 Nov 1923 in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Wm. Claus, John Claus, and Caroline Braun.
Leonard died at age 2.
6. Frieda Schelley Claus, married Louis Paull
CLAUS, Harold William Julius, Sr. 12 Sep 1913 – 20 Aug 1973
CLAUS, Viola Evalina Emma [Sorgenfrei] 21 July 1920 – 7 June 1997
Harold was baptized 24 Sep 1913 by Rev. William Schoenow in St. Michael's Church. His godparents were Wilhelm Claus, Julius Schultz and Lena Felix.
Harold was confirmed 14 April 1927 by Rev. Carl Volz in St. Michael's Church. His memory verse for life is Matthew 6:33.
Viola, daughter of Charles & Viola nee Tulgetske Sorgenfrei, was baptized 15 August 1920 by the Rev. E. C. Steig in Immanuel Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were Arthur Tulgetske, Eveline Tulgetske, and Frau Edward Shifle.
Witnesses at their marriage on 21 July 1940 by the Rev. Herman Heinecke in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke were John H. Cramer, Jr. and Caroline Sorgenfrei.
Children of Harold & Viola are:
1. Harold Claus, Jr., married Dorothy Glentz
2. Carol Claus, married Donald Fuhrman
3. Rev. Terry Claus, married Mary Langdon
4. Faye Claus, married Robert Pines
5. Ray Claus, married Jessica Kania
DETTLOFF, Henriette Friedericke [Kohnert] 3 Feb 1837 – 12 Oct 1877
DETTLOFF, Charles ‘Carl’ Adolph, Sr. 17 Nov 1834 – 11 Sep 1915
[Charles is buried in Faith Lutheran Cemetery – Hawks, MI.]
The name in Pommern was Dettlaf. The name was originally recorded in America as Dethloff. The St. Michael's records show that Charles was born in Chinnow, Kreis Lauenburg, Pommern.
Carl Dettloff bought land in Hawks (known as LaRocque then) in November 1878 from the State of Michigan. A record of a land patent from the Detroit land office shows Charles purchased 80 acres in Belknap on 27 September 1889.
He built the LaRocque Store. In 1907, Carl retired and turned the property over to his daughter, Emma Detloff Elowsky, and her husband August, Jr. providing them with a lifetime lease on the land. Also in 1907, 250 feet of railroad right of way was sold to the Detroit and Machinaw Railroad - 150 feet was located on the north side of the tracks and 100 feet of it ran down along the south side of the tracks.
Cream was brought in by farmers in the area in five-gallon metal cream cans. It would be tested and the farmer was paid according to the butterfat content. The cans of cream were carried over to the depot for shipment to creameris in Alpena and Bay City. The store also became the collection point for eggs to be shipped south on the train from the farms in Bismarck and Belknap Townships.
Henriette died in childbirth [miscarriage]. Her funeral was conducted by St. Michael's laymen in the absence of Pastor Antonius Bohn.
Children of Charles & Henrietta are:
1. Friedrich Dettloff, born 21 Oct 1868 Detroit
Friedrich Hermann Dettloff was baptized 1 Nov 1868 by the Rev. Johannes Adam Huegli in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit, MI. His godparents were: Friedrich Kohnert, Friedrich Schaenbeck, Eva Ehlert, Karl and Frau Junkhans.
2. Albertine Dettloff, married Charles Roeske
3. Charles Dettloff, Jr., married Martha Stricker
4. DETTLOFF, Ida Wilhelmine Henriette 28 Dec 1874 – 4 Feb 1880
Ida was baptized 28 March 1875 in St. Michael's Church by Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn. Her godparents were Wilhelmine Osmanske, Julianna Dethloff, and David Lorchath.
The St. Michael's Cemetery record shows Ida was survived by her parents and 6 siblings. At the time of her death there would be only 3 siblings. Her parents may not be Henriette [Kohnert] and Charles Dethloff.
DIETZ, Friedrich 1837 - 14 Apr 1891
DIETZ, Wilhelmine ‘Minnie’ [Berg] 10 Nov 1842 – 18 Feb 1920
[Both are buried in the Belknap Township Cemetery.]
The1880 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Federal Census [Roll: T9_614; Family History Film: 1254614; Page: 525D or actual census page 6B; Enumeration District: 312; Image: 0233] enumerated 2 June 1880 by Albert Reynolds shows:
Living at 537 Catharine Street
DIETZ, Friedrich, 43, Laborer, born Prussia
DIETZ, Wilhelmine, 36, Tailoress, born Prussia
DIETZ, Bertha, daughter, 14, Servant, born Prussia
DIETZ, Wilhelm, son, 10, born Prussia, attends school
SCHROEDER, Fred, brother, 32, Laborer, born Prussia
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 6B] enumerated 15 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
DIETZ, Minnie, head, 55, born Nov 1844 Germany, widowed, 5 children born with 2 children living, to America 1880, farmer
DIETZ, Albert, son, 16, born Sept 1883 Michigan, farm laborer
Minnie and Friedrich held membership at St. Michael's in Belknap. They are buried in the Belknap Twp. Cemetery with their son, William [1870 -1892] and their grandson, Albert Dietz, Jr. [stillborn 18 March 1912].
The Presque Isle County Court House records show Friedrich Dietz, age 54 years 7 months 16 days died 14 April 1891 Belknap Township, Paralyzed.
The 1920 Belknap Township Federal Census shows 'Minnie Dietz', mother, age 76, born in Berlin, Germany living with her son, Albert, his wife Alfena and their children. She died shortly after the census record was taken.
Children of Friedrich & Wilhelmine are:
1. Bertha Dietz, married Frank Reinke
2. John Dietz, married Margaret Egenriether
3. Albert Dietz, married Alfena Vogler
DIETZ, Albert Johann Theodor 23 Sep 1883 – 30 May 1967
DIETZ, Alfena Hermina [Vogler] 11 Mar 1887 – 20 Oct 1941
DIETZ, Elsie Emma Edna 15 Aug 1914 – 20 Oct 1916
[Daughter of Albert & Alfena nee Vogler Dietz]
ELOFSKE, Miackel 16 Sep 1808 – 5 May 1874
ELOFSKE, Friederike [Scholl Pieper] 2 Mar 1807 – 7 Oct 1887
ELOWSKI, Carl ‘Charles’ Eduard 4 Apr 1888 – 6 Jan 1974
ELOWSKI, Hedwig Ottilie Wilhelmine [Braun] 30 Oct 1894 – 9 Jan 1978
ELOWSKI, Wilbert Harvey 17 Dec 1931 – 1 Jan 1932
ELOWSKI, Gertrude Ida Paulina 23 Sep 1916 – 10 Oct 1919
ELOWSKI, Wilbert Harvey 17 Dec 1931 – 1 Jan 1932
ELOWSKI, Jeremy Lee 13 April 1975 – 13 Apr 1975
[Son of David & Valerie nee Glentz Elowski]
ELOWSKY, August Ferdinand 29 Jan 1845 – 28 Mar 1903
ELOWSKY, Ernestine Henriette [Rehbein] 8 Mar 1847 – 27 Oct 1926
ELOWSKY, Wilhelmine Friedericke [Papke] 16 Nov 1838 – 8 July 1921
ELOWSKY, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich, Sr. 3 April 1847 – 27 July 1922
ELOWSKY, Wilhelmine Carolina Blandine [Dramburg] 13 Oct 1947 – 17 Apr 1888
ELOWSKY, Helene Emilie Alma 22 Jan 1886 – 28 Oct 1888
ELOWSKY, Friedrich, Jr. 9 Sep 1882 – 1 May 1904
ELOWSKY, Michael Friedrich 21 Sep 1843 – 27 July 1918
ELOWSKY, Henriette [Müller] 26 Sep 1853 – 29 May 1923
ELOWSKY, Auguste Alma Albertine 22 Dec 1886 – 12 June 1888
ENOSSE, Connie Grace 23 Apr 1959 – 28 Feb 1962
[Daughter of Alphonse & Leona nee Wirgau Enosse]
ERKFITZ, Wilhelm Friedrich Theodor 13 Oct 1873 – 23 Mar 1884
[Son of Wilhelm & Anna nee Streich Erkfitz, Sr.]
ERKFITZ, Lorenz Gustav Alfred 10 June 1907 – 18 Nov 1907
[Son of Alfred & Therese nee Stricker Erkfitz]
FECHTNER, Mary Louise [Kuenkle] 10 Oct 1864 – 22 Feb 1949
[Mother of Mary nee Fechtner Augsburger]
FLEMING, Erwin Wilhelm Eduard 16 Sep 1902 – 17 June 1909
[Son of Henry Theresa nee Rusch Fleming]]
FLEMING, Leonard John 22 Mar 1918 – 12 Feb 1984
FLEMING, Irene Augusta [Schwiesow] - living
FLEMMING, Paul Heinrich Friedrich 29 May 1897 – 11 Jan 1898
FLEMMING, Florence Bertha Martha 9 Oct 1901 – 26 Jan 1902
[Children of August & Anna nee Czipull Flemming]
FLEMMING, Heinrich, Sr. 18 Feb 1839 – 15 Jan 1909
FLEMMING, Caroline Pauline [Keske] 2 June 1843 – 10 May 1915
FLEMMING, August Heinrich Friedrich 14 Sep 1965 – 28 Nov 1896
FLEMMING, Anna Maria [Wolff] [His wife – unknown where buried]
FLEMMING, Frederick ‘Fritz’ 29 Jan 1864 – 30 Oct 1939
FLEMMING, Emilie Malwine Ottilie [Knopf] 11 June 1868 – 29 Mar 1919
FLEMING, Erwin Johann Friedrich 18 June 1909 – 31 May 1977
FLEMING, Minnie Lena Martha [Grambau] 4 Feb 1912 – 13 Dec 1969
FLEMMING, Edward August Herman 27 Dec 1890 – 4 Nov 1891
FLEMMING, Freidrich Johann, Sr. 3 Apr 1831 – 16 Nov 1890
FLEMMING, Charlotte Dorothea [Papke] 22 Oct 1831 – 31 May 1904
[Charlotte is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, MI]
FLEMMING, Heinrich ‘Henry’ Carl Johann 17 June 1874 – 14 Jan 1960
FLEMMING, Emilie Louise Margarethe [Wenzel] 15 July 1877 – 6 May 1940
FUHRMAN, Andrea Sue 23 Jan 1966 – 23 Jan 1966
FUHRMAN, Angela Faye 15 Nov 1968 – 15 Nov 1968
[Children of William & Althea nee Brege Fuhrman]
GEDDERT, Jacob, Sr. 9 Jan 1830 – 18 Dec 1904
GEDDERT, Luise [Rolf Luedtke] 16 Feb 1832 – 22 July 1887
[1st wife of Jacob]
GEDDERT, Catherine [Dietzel] 26 June 1841 – 16 July 1896
[2nd wife of Jacob]
[Jacob is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, MI]
From the Lutheran Church records of Gross Lunau, West Prussia is shown that Jacob was a Master Blacksmith. The village they came from was not a village, but a landed estate of about 765 acres with a population of 150. The ethnic mix was 44 percent Lutheran and 56 percent Polish Roman Catholics. The Lutherans attended church at the Lutheran Parish of Gross Lunau, less then two miles to the west.
The Jacob Geddert family arrived at New York June 1868 on the ship, Magdalene, from Bremen. On the ship were Jacob, 38; Louise, 36; Auguste, 14; Maria, 12; Johann, 7; Wilhelm, 6; Edward, 3; Sara, 2; Ernestine, 9 months.
The 1870 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Ward 10 Federal Census [Roll M593_715; Pages 417 & 418; actual census pages 118 & 119; Image 419] enumerated 2 July 1870 by Max Fedt shows:
GEDDERT, Jacob, head, 39, works in Tinshop, real estate value $200, personal property value $100, born Prussia
GEDDERT, Louisa, wife, 38, Keeping House, born Prussia
GEDDERT, Mary, daughter, 16, at home, born Prussia
GEDDERT, John, son, 14, apprentice to tinsmith, born Prussia
GEDDERT, William, son, at school, born Prussia
GEDDERT, Paulina, daughter, 10, at school, born Prussia
GEDDERT, Edward, son, 8, at school, born Prussia
GEDDERT, Sarah, daughter, 6, born Prussia
GEDDERT, Jacob, son, 1, born Michigan
Michigan original Homestead record entry:
Issue Date: January 2, 1876 Location: Belknap Township Acres: 160
1880 Federal Census Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T9_601 Family History Film 1254601 ED 280] enumerated by August Grossmann shows:
Geddert, Jacob, 50, Head, Farmer
Geddert, Loise, 45, Wife, Keeping house
Geddert, Eduard, 18, Son, At
Geddert, Sarah, 16, Daughter, At School
Geddert, Jacob, 11, Son, At School
Geddert, Charles, 9, Son, At School
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 6B] enumerated 15 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
LATSCH, William, head, 52, born June 1857 New York, mar