History of the Spielman Family 1730-1944
On the Cover:
The illustration on th front cover shows a part of the Spielmann Home in Scherzheim, Germany, it was occupied by the family prior to 1830 and recently passed to others when Fredrick Spielman (614) went to live near by with his daughter Louise (727).
It was the home of John Michael Spielman (302) and possibly his father before him John Jacob (201) who came to Scherzheim in 1757. It is possible that all of the children of John Michael, (401) – (409) were born under that roof. I have heard Grandfather (404) relate how they as boys used to climb the pear tree shown at the left of the view, he came to America in 1830. The picture was taken by Fredrick A. Spielman (634) in 1891. The family dropped the last “N” from the spelling of the name after coming to America.
J. G. S.
A History
of the
SPIELMAN FAMILY
Descendants of
Henry Spielman and Elizabeth Meier
Vital Statistics of 521
Members 1
1730--1944
John G. Spielman, C.E.
1944
THE SPIELMAN FAMILY
The personal need for a systematic method of keeping family records is the motive that prompted the first edition in 1903. The reaction during the intervening 40 years urges me to attempt a more detailed history. This again is the summation of all data offered, and again I have received conflicting dates from different writers, this prompts me to again suggest that possessors of copies of this record use it as a receptacle for future natal and neurological data.
The text is arranged in 9 generations in which the first numeral is the generation index and is followed by one or more numerals representing the individual in the generation. Example; 101 is the first generation and first member listed in that generation. 305 indicates the 3rd generation and the 5th person in rank but not necessarily in age. In order to follow the old chart I found it necessary to integrate and ad some hyphen or sub numbers. In each family the brothers and sisters are listed in order of birth and followed by the in-laws.
The first work on this was performed by the author in 1884 and he has accumulated a mass of records, letters and papers. He will welcome in the future as in the past all information pertaining to any member of the family, will file for some future progeny to resurrect. This is a clearing house for family information. All such lists, in time, become a volume of sorrow, but it is believed that the perusal of these pages will keep in memory the days of joy.
Our family in the United States has multiplied and prospered, has given to its adopted land Ministers, educators, bankers, merchants, technical men and farmers. in striking contrast is the family in Europe where there is none bearing the family name and the only blood relatives are Louise (Spielman) Fritz (727) and her children Elfrida (811), Hilda (812) and Fredric (813). It is likely that war and unfavorable economic conditions in the Fatherland have checked the growth and development of a virile, energetic and intelligent family. Certain it is that our family in America has run true and faithful to a land where they might have something to believe -- their faith in Jesus, something to love -- their family, something to possess as the own -- the home and the fireside. They came in faith and their prayers have been and are being answered. To them all honor and to those who follow peace and contentment.
The family as well as the author is indebted to those how have assisted, notably to Rev. Christian Spielman (405), his faithful daughter M. Emma Spielman (533) and to my father Capt. John A. Spielman (511).
Dedicated to the memory of those who gave us good blood and good names, all this in the joy of spraying a family tree laden with honor and worthy accomplishment.
207 Roswell Ave. In brotherly love,
Long Beach, Calif.
December 1, 1943 John G. Spielman (632)
HISTORY OF THE SPIELMAN FAMILY
Some years ago, about 1885, I wrote to Rev. Christian Spielman (405) seeking information about the early history of the family and received the following data;
For the purpose of tracing the record of our ancestors I wrote to the pastor of my native place, Scherzheim, Grand Dutchy, Baden, in Germany Rev. H. Fuhr, who had the kindness to make all the examination at his command and to send me in a letter, the following information; Not finding the necessary information in his own church record he wrote to the Pastor at Boetzingen, at the Southern boundary of Baden, between one and two hundred miles south from my native place (Scherzheim) who found in the Church records the following data;
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Henry Spielman, and his wife
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Elizabeth Meir (Spielman), Of these we know only that they lived in Obershaffhausen, in the Lutheran Pastorate Boetzingen at the Southern boundary of Baden. (possibly near the Swiss border, see appendix "Paper Mill")
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John Jacob Spielman, born Sept. 8, 1730 at Obershaffhausen, son of Henry Spielmann (101) and Elizabeth (Meier) Spielman (102) and moved to Scherzheim, Baden in Germany in 1757. He was a linen weaver by trade. He married Katharine Barbara Schmidt (202) on February 22, 1757, parents of 2 daughters (300a-b). She died at the age of 37 years, on October 21, 1767. He was married again on the 19th of January 1768 to Marie Saloma Barth (203) of Helmlingen (a village on the Rhine) where also my mother was born. John Jacob Spielman (201) my grandfather died March 2, 1794 and his wife (203), my grandmother, March 25, 1800. This second marriage was blessed with 5 sons, John Jacob (301), John Michael (302), Christian (303), John (304) and David (305).
My grandfather of robust stately stature, lived in very poor circumstances and earned his daily bread for himself and family by hard labor at his trade. Grandmother was a woman, as my father often told us, of far more than ordinary mental capacities, and of strong religious faith in her savior, caring more for the religious and mental culture of her children than for temporal preferment in worldly circumstances. Both belonged to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in which they brought up their children.
In the Spring of a more than usually cold winter, as the ice broke in the creek running through the village, it as piled up so the whole village was threatened with inundation. The citizens were called out to afford relief by breaking the ice. my Grandfather (201) being a man of resolute character ventured far on to the ice cutting it away. It broke and he was immersed and wedged in between the ice cakes. He was so frozen that from the spine down he became perfectly paralyzed, and from this time forward he had no use of his limbs from the body down. in consequence of this their indigent circumstances became still more pinching and his wife and their children, from that time forward, were depend on the exertions of the mother form their sustenance and support. She made her living by sewing and knitting for a mere pittance.
Their destitution was so great at times that the elder boys, still of tender age, had to watch the village geese (little herdsmen), for a few kreuzers a day. This being however totally insufficient to provide for their wants, their pious mother, on several occasions, being without a morsel of bread with which to minister to her ailing husband and little children , was obliged to send them out begging.
"One morning before day (because the pious mother was ashamed to let the villagers know her deep distress) she made a little sack and hung it over the shoulder of my father, who was then a boy of some 8 years, and sent him to the next village, about two miles distant, where they were not now, to ask by saying a prayer for a piece of bread. Then she told him that when he had filled his little sack, to wait until nightfall before returning to his home. During many a weary night the mother, whilst sewing by a flickering light, to earn a few kreuzers, collected her little ones around her, placed her treasured bible in their hands and taught them the word of God. Considering their education of prime importance, she expended a portion of here hard earned kreuzers to by the most necessary school books. Through these self-sacrificing exertions of the faithful mother, her children, naturally gifted, that mental culture which soon to rise most of the other youth of the village in social as well as religious and intellectual standing."
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Catherine Barbara Schmidt, born in Scherzheim in 1730 and died October 21 1767 in the same place. She married John Jacob Spielman (201) February 22, 1757, parents of 2 daughters (300a-b) who married well, no further record.
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Marie Salome Barth, born in Helmlingen, married John Jacob Spielmann (201) January 19, 1768, parents of 5 sons (301-5). She died March 25, 1800.
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"There were also two daughters by the first marriage of my Grandfather whom I still well remember and of whom it is sufficient to say, that they lost not the deep impress of their pious mother's early and earnest Christian teaching, and that they married husbands worthy of themselves, with whom they lived in comfortable circumstances."
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John Jacob Spielmann. "All of the 5 sons had to lean, in their youth, the trade of linen weaving from their father. The oldest, John Jacob (301), when he was about 18 years old, started out on his travels as a journeyman. He traveled over a large part of the continent, and was absent 6 or 7 years. During this time he learned the art of damask weaving and music, perfected himself in his education and the cultivation of his mind generally, so that on his return he was appointed by the government as teacher of the place."
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John Michael Spielmann, born September 11, 1772 in Scherzheim. During the French war he was, with other young men of the village, taken out of his bed at night by military officers and at once removed to the German army opposing the French. This occurred in the year of 1790 when he was 18 years old. He remained in the army nearly 9 years, the first 4 of which he was in the army and engaged in many severe battles, during the remainder of the time he was serving as cook for the General in Chief of the army.
"Being of good stature and 6 ft. 2 in. high, he was taken into Royal Guard, and was never wounded during his whole service although in different battles his hat and his sword were shot from his head and side. He often related to us children incidents and scenes of the war through which he lived, and was often affected to tears when he spoke of his own and the sufferings of others. The relation of one event of their campaign in France was especially affecting to him. The German army had crossed the Rhine where they had, during cold and very inclement weather, for several weeks succession severe engagements, so that for 6 weeks they had suffered greatly with hunger, their bodies were tormented with enumerable vermin. Their loss in this hotly contested successive battles was so great, that of his company of 150 men, only 25 were left when the German army re-crossed the Rhine, on one night during this campaign, when he was standing guard at tone of the outposts of the army in view of an outpost guard of the French army, and during a severe storm of impenetrable darkness with fearful flashes of lightning, rolling thunder and pelting rain, he vowed, that if God spared his life and allowed him to return to his home and friends he would never complain of his earthly lot, though in the goodness of God he should be provided only the humblest shelter for home. He then also promised that he would never forget the poor and never send them hungry from his door, so long as he had a piece of bread to share with them. This promise he kept throughout his life."
"When his military life was ended and he was about receiving his honorable discharge, his General tried to dissuade him from returning to his former home of poverty, offering to give him a position of more influence and profit than he could find at his home. But the hallowed associations of former days, linking him closely to his lowly, though still loved childhood home, together with the innate desire to earn his livelihood by the labor of his own hands, caused him thankfully to decline the offer thus generously made and to return again to the paternal roof. Though in later years he received, at different times, special aid from his General with many evidences of his continued favor and kindness toward him."
"Some time after his return home he was married to Anna Marie Hensel (306) of Helmlingen, a village on the Rhine, about two miles distant from Scherzheim, his home. He now commenced business as a linen in his paternal home, in a dilapidated little dwelling that offered imperfect shelter, and which after a few years threatened to fall to pieces. My mother brought him 300 guilders (120 dollars), partly her inheritance and partly her earnings as a servant girl -- this furnishing the means to secure their scant furniture and to start them in business. After a few years he was compelled either to leave his hut and to seek a home elsewhere or to build. He resolved on the latter, but having very limited means he soon found himself unable to go on with his humble building. Some of the villagers who were envious of him, and who now took pleasure in deriding him, gave him such pain of heart by their cruel jests that he wanted to build and had nothing to do it with. In his sore need he at last visited his friend, the General, who had urged him to enter his service, after leaving the army, and how now was a Cabinet Minister at the Court of the Duke of Hesse Darmstadt, which then comprised a part of Baden. He started on foot to that city (a distance of more than a hundred miles) to visit the kind-hearted General. The General was much pleased to see him (so also was his wife and children, having lived in the family for several years) and received him with open hospitality into the house, constrained him to relate the cause of his unexpected visit and his experiences since their separation after the war. This father faithfully did and communicated to the sympathizing General the true object of his visit, vis to ask his assistance. The General again asked him to take a position in his service, but he preferred to return to his humble home and live in private life. Then his friend asked him what aid he needed -- how much? Father answered, 'I need everything. I can go no further with my small building barely commenced'. he at once expressed his willingness to help, by saying, 'I recurs to me that a castle in your neighborhood is to be removed, and it is an easy matter for us to furnish you with as many stones as you need, and also some building timber as the government has some fine woodlands near you. How many perches of stone do you need? Could you need so many?' This liberal proposition astonished father. He answered with surprise an a smile, 'My gracious lord, you are jesting yet with me, I cannot afford to build a house requiring so much material. I only wish to build a small house for myself and family.' 'Oh no, Spielmann, as you are now building, build large enough for your future wants, as I can readily supply you with the needed material.' After remaining a few days with the family -- being intimately acquainted with them from his four years residence in their midst -- the General said on his leaving, 'return home in God's name, all will be attended to, and let me know again how you are getting on.' "
"Soon after his arrival at home he received a notice that he should present himself to the Oberamtmann (judge of the Court), who received him rather reprovingly, accosting him thus, 'Mr. Spielmann, where have you been?' Insinuating that he had gone there with complaints against those in official positions. Father replied, 'Allow me to protest against such insinuations. I have good friends at the Court. I was there in my own interest, and if necessary can go there again.' The official then approached him with assurance, that no such insinuations were intended -- that he was surprised to learn from the documents he had received that father was in such favor at the Court, inquiring how he obtained such favorable consideration, and what induced him to appear at Court. Father respectfully answered these questions, upon which the Amtmann added, 'Mr. Spielmann, if your standing is so good at the Court, perhaps you could do me some favor.' He then made known the contents of the documents, reading them to father. In the documents the Amtmann was ordered to allow John Michael Spielmann AS MANY STONES AND AS MUCH BUILDING TIMBER AS HE NEEDED. The stones were also to be prepared by the government and the timber to be delivered by father.
"He then proceeded with his building, working with his usual industry the meanwhile at his trade. In a few years he again visited his old friends at the Court. The Privy Counselor and his family received him, their old servants, with kindly greeting and inquired how he was succeeding in his business. Father replied, 'Through your gracious assistance I have now my house so far finished that I can occupy it, but there are many things still wanted in a poor man's family.' "
"This old friend, ever ready to attest his abiding attachment and confidence added, 'Here at the Court we need the choice wine and hemp that are produced in your region of the country, and as you are a competent judge of these, I will furnish you the money to supply us with them.' This proposition was cheerfully accepted, and the profits arising from this transaction enabled him to extend his operation by using his own capital. This formed a turning point in his life, as henceforth he was engaged in the mercantile business, in which he was, by the blessing of God, highly successful. Upon application (free trade was then no allowed) the privilege also was granted him by the Government for opening a store. This also added to his future temporal prosperity. Not having sufficient room to meet the requirements of his increasing business, he erected a large building in the central part of town, and gradually accumulated a considerable amount of property. But subsequent heavy losses -- the sinking of a ship in the river Rhine which had loaded with merchandise (by which he barely saved his own life), in connection with financial reverses caused by wars and failure of crops -- required him to dispose of the most of his valuable property, he, however, still retained sufficient, from which with his own and hard labor of his children to obtain a comfortable living.
"For a number of years, during which he carried on his extensive trade in hemp and wines and other merchandise, all being shipped on the river Rhine, he [was away] much of the time from home, often from four to six weeks at a time. But after his failure in business he was mostly at home engaged in the cultivation of some land, most of which was rented (as he then owned but little himself) and manufacturing hemp. He still retained a small store, mostly in groceries, and one loom for linen weaving. As soon as his son Christian (405) was old enough to learn weaving (this was in his 14th year) he attended to the store and to the weaving. His large family of children were now growing up, and all had to work hard, and early and late, even during the cold of winter heckling hemp in the barn. Our loving kind mother too worked hard, in the field as well as in the house to assist father in providing for the large family. Often have I wondered and even now yet in my old age, with feelings and sympathy, how a mother like mine, of small stature and not strong, could endure all the hardships and labor she performed, and that too with such a contented, willing and loving heart. Intellectually she was not so highly gifted, but with her affectionate Christian disposition of heart she did all in her power for the proper Christian training and well being of her children.
The family consisted of 9 children -- 7 sons and 2 daughters (401-9). In their early infancy all were dedicated to the Lord in the holy sacrament of Baptism, and after proper Christian instruction confirmed, the first in the yet existing Lutheran, and the others in the United Evangelical protestant church, after the deplorable Prussian Union between the Lutheran and the reformed Churches had also been carried out in Baden in 1819. He and his wife, Anna Marie Hensel, never missed public worship when they were well, and Sunday it was his practice to devote several hours to the reading of the Holy Bible. For quite a number of years in his later life he usually perused the whole Bible once in each year and was therefore well acquainted with its contents, and could recite from memory large portions of it.
Nearly all the hymns in the old Lutheran hymnbook (before the Union and new church books were introduced) he had treasured up in his unusually retentive memory. He was very fond of singing and it was his custom at evenings and often during work, to sing one or more of these good old hymns, the melodies of which were as familiar to him has the words. These hymns and hundreds of Bible passages treasured up in his mind, afforded him consolation, peace and joy under all circumstances in life.
He was always desirous that his sons, after they became of age and relieved of military service should immigrate to America. A brother in-in-law of his, youngest brother of my mother, uncle Michael Hensel had already immigrated to America, in 1817, and was living in Fredrick City, Maryland. He had no children and had adopted an infant niece in Germany, whom he brought with him to this country. This little niece, Magdalena, was then 10 or 12 years old and was afterwards married to a Mr. Weiss from Wuertemberg, Germany. He was a butcher by trade and also lived in Fredrick City. He died rather young and left his wife (my cousin) a widow with 6 or 7 children, she remained a widow, and with hard labor and great self denial had her children properly educated, and at the proper age confirmed as members of the Lutheran church. Nearly all these children are still living in Baltimore, Md. with pleasant families around them and in comfortable circumstances. (One is Mr. Frank W. Watts, 2850 N. Charles St. Baltimore Md.)
"In August 1834 he came to America bringing his wife (306) and children, Christena (406) Anna Mary (407) and Fredrick (408) also Christian Kientz (413) husband of Christena. Leaving David (403) with his family in Germany. They landed in Baltimore and went to Fredrick, Maryland. Later going to Ohio where he died May 17, 1847 at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Columbus, and laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery at Somerset, said to be the first Lutheran cemetery in Ohio.
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Christian Spielmann, born in Scherzheim. He was of a peculiar bent of mind, but bright, witty and daring. He soon tired of the retired village life, and early left home, and was for a number of years postilion. In this service he studied music and excelled in singing and playing on the bugle. All the brothers were good singers and fond of music. [perhaps our name originated in this talent and predilection for music -JGS.] This talent has reoccurred in several families in later years. Being of a restless imposition he soon became connected with the army of Napoleon and here became coachman to one of the chief officers in the secret service in the army of Napoleon. Under him he distinguished himself that he received French citizenship and other privileges, with liberal compensation. He was married and lived in the city of Strasburg, and was throughout his life connected with the Post Department. But he never saved much from all his generous income. He had 2 daughters Caroline (416) and Fredricka (417) who he had quite well educated both in French and German, and in the Evangelical Lutheran church. Both were married in prominent families, the husband of Caroline was a lawyer, and of Fredricka a merchant. But both died young. (Probably in Strasburg) No further information.
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John Spielmann. "Of him we know but little. At an early age of 16 he left home (about 1792 ?) fearing that at an unexpected moment he might also forcibly be impressed into the army as was his brother. He sought his brother John Michael, quite a distance from home, where he was encamped with the army, and left him with the assurance that he would not return to his home until he had first seen Jerusalem and stood upon the sacred spot where once the Savior stood. He was never seen or heard from again by the family.
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David Spielman "Was the most talented of the family. He also traveled extensively in Germany, saw and learned much of the world and men, during an absence of several years. He was chosen to office of trust and profit at an early age, and also carried on with hired hands, the business of linen weaving. He retained the highest office in his native town until his death. Our first professor W. Schmidt of the Columbus Seminary, on his visit to Germany, also visited my uncles at Strasbourg and Scherzheim, and said to me after his return that "the most intelligent, affable and Christian he met in the place was your uncle the Burgaermeister of Scherzheim". The four brothers (of John nothing is known) lived to a good old age of 70 years and upwards."
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Anna Marie Hensel, was born April 15, 1778 at Helmlingen, a village on the Rhine about 2 miles distant from Scherzheim. She married John Michael Spielmann (302) in 1801. She brought to her husband 300 guilders, partly her inheritance and partly her earnings as a servant girl, to enable him to engage in the manufacture of textiles. She also brought a strong Christian character. Was the mother of 9 children (401-9). Came to America in 1834. Died October 22, 1841 and buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Somerset, Ohio.
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Michael Spielmann, born about 1802 at Scherzheim. It had always been the desire of the father (302) to give some of his sons a classical education and Michael had entered a higher school when financial reverses compelled him reluctantly to call his son home, where he attended his fathers small store, he made a journey to France and on his return, the river Rhine having overflowed the adjoining land, he missed the path, and tried, as it was supposed to leap across a channel, which failing to do he fell back into the water and drowned. Remaining from home longer than was expected, and not hearing from him, my father went to France to ascertain what had detained him. In the first town beyond the river Rhine my father was informed that the corpse of a fine looking young man, about 20, was found in the channel near the Rhine and was buried a few days before. From the description given of the person and clothes and some papers found in his pocket, my father was convinced, to his deep distress, that it was his eldest son. With sadness of heart my father returned to his home, and instead of being accompanied by his son as was expected, he brought the distressing news of his death, and I am unable to describe the deep affliction it caused in the family."
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Jacob Spielmann, born about 1804 at Scherzheim and died about 1818. In their family relations his parents had experienced many sore afflictions. During the erection of a large house mentioned in 302 Jacob in his 14th year, while assisting a servant to haul some clay to the building was suddenly killed. The servant accidentally struck him with the mattock and cut open his head killing him instantly, causing great distress when his lifeless body was brought home.
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David Spielmann born in 1807 in Scherzheim and died in the same place in 1864. Married Katharine Wahl (410) in 1830, they were the parents of 4 children (501-4). At the age of 21 he was drafted for military service. He was first attached to a battalion of sharp shooters, but being tall and of fine stature, he was soon after selected for the Royal Guard. He served 6 years, after which he married and lived in the old home in Scherzheim and died in 1864 after 6 months suffering with chronic inflammation of the stomach at the age of 57.
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John Spielman, was born August 29, 1808 in Scherzheim, Germany, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Church, Geherzach. As a youth he probably assisted in his father's store and on the family plot of land near by as was the custom of the time. His father desired that his sons should go to America when educated and grown and on September 1, 1830 John sailed for the land of hope landing in Baltimore on December 4, 1830, after 96 days afloat. He was the first of the family to emigrate to America, the land of promise, one of 3 to come, they were men of sturdy spirits for whom the cry of "Westward Ho" meant not only abundant acres but a broader and better life. The fat prairies of Ohio and Iowa called with a voice of irresistible persuasiveness. The answered the call with tools and material prosperity in their hands and the seeds of learning, citizenship and religion in their hearts. They were self reliant, self respecting, upstanding citizens of strong religious convictions, of the type to build a substantial community.
He went to Fredricktown, Maryland where on December 26 of the same year he married Saloma Bertsch (411) who had been a passenger on the same boat from Lichteneau, Germany. This ceremony was performed by Rev. Shafer, D.D. of South Church. It is likely that John knew Martin Hensel, an uncle, a brother of his mother Anna Marie Hensel (306) who at some time before had established himself at Fredricktown and founded the Weis and Watts families who became prominent merchants and citizens of Baltimore, Md. After 2 years John moved to Columbus, Ohio where he acquired a farm which is now within the city limits, by industry and thrift he seems to have prospered here. On March 10, 1838 he became a citizen of the United States by the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County at Columbus, Ohio.
In April or May 1840 he left Columbus to seek a new location in Iowa, went down the Ohio River to Cairo and up the Mississippi River to Bloomington (Muscatine) Iowa. Here he left the wife and 3 children and with 3 other men walked as far west as Iowa City, about 40 miles, inspecting locations, not liking the land after several weeks returned to the boat and went down the river Burlington where 2 sisters of Mrs. Spielman were living, the Pilgers and Lembergers. Stopping here for a visit, they intended to return to Ohio, but the relatives persuaded him to look at land in the new county of Jefferson. He and 3 others walked about 40 miles and came back with 3 or 4 ox teams and took the family and goods out to Walnut Creek, here he filed on 140 acres of land, mostly timber, S.W. 1/4 of Section 27, T73, R8, near another brother-in-law Henry Knerr.
The U.S. Surveyors were then surveying this county and he assisted them in that work. He established the village of Germanville, the post office, lead in the organizing of the first Lutheran Congregation and building a log church in 1840, in which he read the sermons until they were strong enough to support a minister. He provided a site for a school house which still bears a family name. He assisted in locating about 2 dozen newly arrived families thus establishing a German center.
This hardy couple asked odds of no one, they made their place in this pioneer life without the assistance of "soil conservation checks", pensions or donation of any kind and with a family of 10 children pioneering meant a log house, clearing the forest, breaking the sod, building roads and planting crops. Log cabins were built without nails, were roofed with "shakes" or split shingles. Fire place for heating and cooking was built with rock, topped with a chimney of small logs, all cracks were "chinked" with mud. The nearest mill and town was Burlington, about 40 miles, and a trip over the pioneer roads was far from rapid transit. Wild game was plentiful, he stood on the front porch of the cabin and shot deer as they came to a salt lick near by. Rabbits, squirrels and coon, wild turkey, ducks and quail helped with the meat problem. Skunks and wolves raided the hen yard. Black and rattle snakes were a menace.
He voted in the first presidential election in which the electors of the state of Iowa could participate, November 7, 1848, for Gen. Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, Whig candidates. Walnut Towp gave Democrats 739, Whigs 637, Free Soilers 21. In 1840 the Spielman family in America gave Wm Henry Harrison 3 votes, in 1888 28 votes for Benj. F. Harrison. He was a leader of the Whig party in his neighborhood and entertained Genl. Wm. Henry Harrison when he was a candidate for president. Other prominent statesmen, guests of the Spielman home, were Governors Grimes and Gear and Senators Harlin and J. F. Wilson.
He was a successful farmer, industrious and frugal. In 1869 he transferred the farm to his daughter Caroline Craff (513) and moved to Fairfield and entered the firm of John A. Spielman & Co., hardware, from which he retired after 12 successful years.
On the evening of December 27, 1880 John and Marie Saloma called their numerous friends to their fireside and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the ceremony held at Fredricktown, Md., on December 26, 1830. Rev. W. M. Sparr offered a fitting Golden Wedding tribute to they who had kept the faith and concluded with a message of commendation from Rev. Milton H. Hockman (535) Carrolton, Ohio, a nephew in the Lutheran ministry. To the Father the children presented a Gold Headed cane to aid him that his steps might never falter and to the Mother Gold Glasses that she might continue to watch over and guide her children.
He was an Abraham Lincoln republican, active in the party but never sought office. He was one of the elders and a faithful attendant of the Lutheran Church, during his later years in Fairfield he resided at 308 E. Adams St., a property that went to his daughter Louisa (519). Towards the end of his final illness, at the home of his daughter Caroline at the old home farm at Germanville, he said, "I want to go home. I want to join Jesus the master. Mother I go home tomorrow" and in the morning he said; "Now I go home, Good bye" and in a few minutes his spirit took its flight in peace from its earthly tabernacle. He was laid to rest in the family plot in Evergreen cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Rev. Christian Spielman, born April 15, 1810 in Scherzheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany. He became the most useful member of the family in America. His early life and hardships were those also of his brothers and sisters as told by him in the records of the family from which I have quoted frequently. They all were required to work in the field, in the mill or in the store from early childhood. Nor was his education neglected, they all attended school as opportunity permitted, with a church and home guidance by a devout mother. A firm foundation for a useful manhood.
He came to America, in 1831 landing a Baltimore and went to Fredtown, Md. where he stopped to see his uncle Michael Hensel (brother of his Mother Anna Marie Hensel, 305). Went to Columbus, Ohio where he entered the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary, beginning a life of service to education and church, as shown by numerous extracts which I have taken from "Lutheran Youth" and the "Lutheran Standard". His long and consistent record as a pastor and educator is the subject of an article in the Lutheran Standard of September 19, 1942 commemorating their 100th anniversary.
On July 19, 1836 he and Mary Giesy (412), the daughter of a prominent family in Lancaster, Ohio were united in marriage, a union which lasted until she was called by the master after 57 years of love and devotion. To them was given 8 children (526-533). When he retired in 1857 as President of Capital University he returned to Lancaster to build again a home for his family, on a 150 acre home site adjoining the Giesy homestead and the city. This farm was a present to the wife from her parents. The planning and building of a large 2 story brick house gave him much joy and mental release from the responsibilities of the University.
After 25 years, acceding to the petitions of the Congregation, he again became pastor to the St. Peters Lutheran Congregation of Lancaster, a trust which he filled for 4 years. During the years of his ripe devotional life he contributed many articles and books to Church literature. He was the guiding spirit in all major Lutheran affairs in Ohio. His earthly ministry ended in the home he loved on January 3, 1895 and he rests in the family plot in Forest Rose.
From the American Lutheran Biographies; Rev. Christian Spielman, one of the last living links uniting the present with the beginning of the joint Synod of Ohio, was born in Scherzheim, April 13, 1810. At the age of 21 he came to America. The following year he entered the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, and in accordance with his life-long desire, entered the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, April 1835.
He labored with zeal and not a little of the divine blessing in the pastoral office, and with equal success when called to serve the church in position of wider influence and greater prominence. August 1839, he was chosen financial agent of the Theological Seminary at Columbus, serving in this capacity until April 1841. He secured subscriptions to the amount of $30,000 and meeting with the members of scattered congregations enlisted their increased interest and co-operation in the work of the church. No doubt his success and the widely extended influence he exerted in after years was greatly aided by the extensive intercourse he thus had with ministers and congregations within and beyond the bounds of his own Synod; however the severe exposures and the constant menial and physical strain to which he was subjected during this agency, had much to do in laying the foundation for his extreme nervous and general ill health in after years.
in 1843 he was one of the two delegates sent by his Synod to his Ministerium of Penna. to secure a union of the two Synods for the mutual support of the educational institutions at Columbus, and the Lutheran Standard and Lutherische Kirchenzeitung, the official papers of the respective synods. This plan promising so much for the good of the church, and which had been so earnestly hoped for , was favorably received by the Pennsylvania Synod, but finally failed of its realization, because of unexpected difficulties and misunderstandings. At this juncture he was called by the Pennsylvania Synod as editor of the Lutherische Kirchenzeitung, and the same time by the Ohio Synod as editor of the Lutheran Standard. Both these calls he felt constrained to decline. However, being urged again in 1845 to take charge of the Standard, he was connected with this paper as editor, associate editor and business manager for 12 years. He was called to the presidency of Capital University (Columbus) in 1854, when complicated difficulties had arisen causing a rupture in the faculty, and a withdrawal of some members of Synod together with financial embarrassment that threatened the very life of the institution. His already enfeebled condition and the serious responsibilities of the office in the existing discouragements and embarrassments, led him to decline the call. Again it was urged upon him, and yielding to the solicitation of his friends, he accepted it, serving until 1857, when he was compelled to seek retirement and rest. His executive and financial abilities, united with untiring zeal for the Lutheran Church, bore rich fruit for the university and material advancement now enjoyed by it. In this work he was ably assisted by his very dear friend and colleague, Prof. W. F. Lehman, who became his successor in the presidential office.
He was afterwards pastor of St. Peters Lutheran Congregation, in Lancaster, Ohio, from 1860 to 1864.
Perhaps no other member of his Synod enjoyed such an extensive acquaintance with, and was universally esteemed by the earlier ministers, or was so conversant with the internal conditions and wants of the church. He was also prominently identified with ever important movement which concerned the interest and prosperity of the Ohio synod, and her institutions and was largely instrumental in grounding and molding her in her confessional faith and practice. Even in his later and advanced years, his zeal and interest in the work and welfare of Zion is manifest by communications for church papers, and his valuable outline of the origin and early history of the Joint Synod of Ohio, -- 1805-1846.
"Now, Staff in hand, he stands at the eighty-first milestone of his earthly pilgrimage, blessing God, as he beholds how the little Luther band of his early ministry has grown to a mighty host, a million strong, still bearing aloft the martyr-sealed and victorious banner of the Reformation."
Experiences of Rev. Christian Spielman, when a student:
"several new students now again had entered our seminary, among whom was the present Prof. W. F. Lehman. As most of them were in great poverty and had no source of income, six of us prepared their own meals in the cellar of the seminary building, which in the beginning cost each one 49 cents a week. On the upper floor we all slept, and Prof. Lehman and I not possessing a bedstead slept on a straw pallet on the floor. Our board consisted mostly of cornmeal bread and potatoes, which with a piece of bread also served for a cold dinner when the time to cook was wanting., and this quite frequently happened. As Lehman and myself were also destitute of the necessary bed covers in winter, we laid the cast-off clothing of other students upon us to protect ourselves as best we might in cold nights. God however gave us good health, a joyful and contented heart and a diligence to study."
"Edgwood" the home built by Rev. Christian Spielman was recently purchased by Robert Giesy (see 412) for a summer home.
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Christena Spielman, born about 1813 in Scherzheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, daughter of John Michael (302) and Anna Marie Hensel Spielman (306). She married Christian Kientz (413) probably in 1833 and they came to U.S. in August 1834, they were the parents of 2 children (540-541). She died in 1839 near Columbus, Ohio.
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Anna Mary Spielman, was born in Scherzheim, Germany, October 19, 1815. She came to U.S. in 1834 with her parents John Michael (302) and Anna Marie (Hensel) Spielman (306). On April 7, 1836 she married John George Knoesal (414), parents of 3 sons (544-6). She died April 12, 1848 near Sidney ? Ohio.
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George Spielman, born in Scherzheim, Germany in 1816 or 1817 and died in the same place about 1835 at the age of 19. he was the son of John Michael (302) and Anna Marie (Hensel) Spielman. "When about 6 years old he showed weakness of the spinal column which prevented him at times from walking, and rendered it necessary that he should be carried to school. This increased so that he was unable to walk at all and gradually his whole body became so paralyzed and contorted, that he was entirely helpless and had to be carried from place to place and nursed like an infant. His mental faculties were very good; he learned well and was a great reader. At the proper age he was also instructed and confirmed by the parish pastor. The Lord relieved him of his misery, and his dear mother, who mainly waited on him in his 19th year.
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Fredrick Spielman, born October 24, 1818 in Scherzheim, son of John Michael (302) and Anna Marie (Hensel) Spielman (306). Came to U.S. in 1834 with his parents. Married Rachel Friend (415) at Cincinnati Ohio, July 2, 1846, they were the parents of 7 children (549-552) (Note; 3 children died in infancy, no record offered). He lived in Newport Ky. in 1850 and Indianapolis, Ind. 1855, and Cincinnati Ohio in 1857. Died September 12, 1895 and buried at Orrville, Ohio.
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Katharina Wahl, born in Munchenhopf, Baden in 1807. Married David Spielman (403) in 1810, parents of 4 children (501-4) one of whom came to U.S. (501) and lived in Colorado. She died in Baden in 1880.
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Marie Salome Bertsch, born November 28, 1809 in Lichteneau, Baden. Married John Spielman (404) December 26, 1830 at Fredricktown, Md. She was of a family of 11 children of Johann Michael and Magdelena Bertsch of Lichteneau. A prominent family.
After 2 years residence in Maryland and 8 years at Columbus, Ohio she and her husband
she had her husband and 3 children went by boat down the Ohio and up .the Mississippi rivers to Bloomington, not liking the country West of there they returned to Burlington for a visit to her sisters who persuaded them to go to the newly opened County of Jefferson, 40 miles West where another sister Mrs. Henry Knerr and her husband had filed on government’ land. Here they made their home on on Walnut creek. To them were born 10 children (510-519) six of whom married.
The Bertsch family dates back in the Lutheran Church records of Lichteneau to Hans Bertsch, 1652, Berger (mayor) of Lichteneau. Various members of the family held public office. These women were above the average emigrants who cane to this land in that day, they were all educated Christian women, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, became substantial factors in their home community.
The Indians were plentiful and remained, on the farm for several years, they were not troublesome but a nuisance, she said they were always hungry and she never refused, them if she could, spare a little. One day she had given little Sarah a bowl of bread, and. milk, she heard her say “ don’t take all the milk take some of this bread” knowing that there was no one around she went to the door and there was Sarah sitting on the ground beside the bowl and on the other side a big rattlesnake also enjoying a luncheon. Her impulse was to scream, but an Indian boy had just arrived and he motioned her to stay away and call quietly to Sarah to leave the bowl and come to the house, then he killed the serpent, probably saving the child's life.
There was no railroad West of Chicago and many of the things they needed were home made. From their sheep they sheared the wool, washed, dyed, carded and spun it, then wove it into cloth and tailored it to suit-not to fit. Naturally it made rough heavy garment that wore like hickory, hence the saying, a hickory shirt.
John and Marie Salome celebrated their golden wedding anniversary December 26, 1880 in Fairfield, in their home at 306 E. Adams St., corner of “D” St. While visiting her daughter Emilia (516) Mrs. James M. Heaton at Burlington, Iowa she fell on the stairway which, may have contributed to her death which occurred on June 3, 1896. She is buried in the family circle. Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa.
Note; The records of the Lutheran Church at Lichteneau as furnished by Rev. Buhler say that the Burch family went to North America July 29,1830. Information from John Spielman says that he sailed September 1, 1830 and landed at Baltimore December 4, and that Marie; Salome Bertsch was a passenger on the same boat?
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Mary Giesy, born December 14. 1817 in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of John Unrick and Mary Magdalene (Hensel) Giesy. Married Rev. Christian Spielman (405) July 19, 1836 at Lancaster. Parents of 8 children (526-33). She was baptized in infancy and joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church rendering a life of service in that faith. The family moved to Lancaster in 1857. Her father, John U. Giesy, a sincere Christian and man of wealth arranged an apartment in his suburban home where they could live until they could build on a 150 acre tract which he gave his daughter. Here adjoining the Giesy home and the town of Lancaster they built substantial two story brick building “Edgewood” the family home where she died. December 25, 1893 and rests in Forest Rose Cemstry, Lancaster.
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Christian Kientz, born in Germany; came to the U. S. in August 1834 in the party were John Michael Spielman (502), Christena Spielman Kientz (406) his wife, Anna Mary Spielman (407), and Fredrick Spielman (409). He married Christena Spielman (406) before coming to U.S. She died near Columbus leaving 2 small children (540-1). He moved to Germanville, Iowa becoming a near neighbor of John Spielman (404). He married again and raised a family some of whom married, into the Spielman family, he was always spoken of by the Spielmans as “uncle Kientz. He became a substantial farmer.
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George Knoesal, born in Germany February 11, 1811, came to U.S. Married Anna Mary Spielman (407) April 7, 1856 at Lancaster, Ohio, parents of 9 sons (544-6). Went to Anna, Ohio at an early day, engaged in farming. Member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church. Died August 8, 1877 at Anna.
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Rachel Friend, born March 7, 1821 in Fairfield County, Ohio. Married Fredrick Spielman (409) July 3, 1846 at Cincinnati, Ohio. Parents of 4 children (549-52). Note; 3 others died in infancy of which I have ’no record. She died April 1, 1894 and buried at Orrville, Ohio.
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Caroline Spielman, thought to have been born in Strasbourg, daughter of Christian Spielman (303). Quite well educated in German and French, married a lawyer, member of a prominent family. Member of Lutheran Church. Lived in Strasbourg where she died at an early age. (Not shown on early chart.)
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Fredricka Spielman, born in Strasbourg? Daughter of Christian Spielman (303). Quite well educated in German and French, married a merchant of a prominent family. Member of Lutheran Church. Lived, in Strasbourg where she died at an early age. (Not shown on early record.)
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David Spielman, born April 16, 1834 in Baden, probably in Scherzheim son of David (403) and Katharina (Wahl) Spielman (410).
“I will give excerpts from his own story as told in the “Pioneer Edition-Magazine Section of the EL PASO COUNTY DEMOCRAT”, Colorado Springs, December 1908, p 12.
“I came to the United States in 1850 and located in Columbus Ohio With Rev. Christian Spielman, Capital University, here I met a cousin, John A. Spielman (511) recently from Iowa. I roomed with him and went to school a while, then John got me a job in a bakery and taught me to speak English. About July 5 John and I started for Iowa, stopping at Indianapolis on July 10 to visit another cousin Fred (409): I traveled around. Married Dora Glass (505) at Gales-burg, Ills: our daughter Flora (601) was born at Monmouth, Ills. In 1857, I then settled in Des Monies, Iowa – where my wife and daughter both died. From there I started for Pike’s Peak about the middle of April 1859 in company with a number of others. We came by ox team crossed over to the North side and traveled along the old California wagon road to Ft. Laramie. We had started for Pike’s Peak, but having heard so many discouraging reports. We had about concluded to go to California, but would not have definitely decided about that; until we had reached Fort Laramie which was on the other side of the river from where we were, we lashed 5 canoes together and ferried our wagons over in that way.
While walking to the Fort from our landing place we met the California stage coach carrying mail. Sitting with the driver was a man with a white coat and a white hat. He stopped the coach and asked us where we were going. We told him we had started for Pike’s Peak but on account of many bad reports we had about decided to go to California. He said; “don’t do it; there is gold in the Pike’s Peak region; I saw plenty of it at the Gregory mines a few days ago.”
“I soon found that I was talking to Horaos Greely of the New York Tribune, who was on his way from Pike’s Peak region to California. After talking to him, we concluded to go to Pike’s Peak as originally intended. On our trip up the Platte River we saw a great many Indians but they were all friendly and peaceable. Many times we visited them in their tents and talked and ate with them.”
For several years he hunted, Prospected and mined over much of the mountains of Colorado, obtaining a valuable knowledge of the country and the Indians useful in after years.
“While in Buckskin Joe – a mining camp – this time I was married to Miss Gerten, a daughter of Thomas Girten of Indiana, with whom I had gotten acquainted some times before in Tarryall and French Gulch. Rev. Wm. Howbert, father of Irving Howbert was the minister who performed this ceremony, on October 8 1861. The Howberts came from Columbus, Ohio. (I think they knew our family in Ohio).
Soon after that I enlisted in Company B, and independent company, Capt. Hendron was replaced by Capt. T. H. Dodd, were sworn in at Canon City and sent to Ft. Garland and mustered in to U. S. services in October or November 1861 as Co. B. 2nd. Colorado Cavlery. We campaigned in New Mexico against Genl. Sibley with his Texas Rangers in the battle of Val Verde. Then to Ft. Larnard, Kansas where we were menaced by over 1500 Indians. I was dispatched to Council Grove Kansas for help, made the 175 miles on horse back in 5 days, riding at night and hiding by day, returning the same way. Were sent to eastern Kansas and Missouri where we were engaged with Quantrell Vaughn and Todd for 14 months around Kansas City and later met
Genl. Price with his 25,000 Missourians and drove them out of Mo., we had served 3 years and 1 month and were mustered out at Fort Leavenworth. In April 1865, about 5 and one half years after I had enlisted I returned to Colorado City where I was appointed Deputy Sheriff, and then Sheriff of El Paso County. After a year or two I took up a ranch on Monument creek and had. my cabin about. a quarter of a mile above where the Van Briggle Pottery Works now stands. In 1868 we had Indian trouble. There had been reports of Indians so I took my wife and 3 children to Colorado City, where we had a stockade, Returning I went into the cabin and. laid down behind the door which, stood wide open, over my face was a copy of the New York Times. After sleeping an hour or so I was awakened by a racket and found that the Indians were raiding the neighbors, the prints of wet moccasins on the floor showed where an Indian had gone through the cabin from the creek and not seeing me went on to the corral and took my pony. I was forced to walk several miles to Colorado City and deny that I had been killed as had several others. While I was sheriff I built the first jail in El Paso County; it was a dugout about 6 feet square. I was assistant sergeant-at-arms of the fifth, sixth and. seventh general assemblies.
In 1869 or 1870 I moved to South Park, but in a year or two returned to El Paso County and located, on a ranch near Woodland Park above the Ute Pass. “Here he had about a section of land devotee, to stock oats and potatoes. He was our most colorful character, was guide for the engineers that surveyed some of the railroads through the mountain passes; he was prospector, miner, freighter, soldier, sheriff, rancher and politician, was Republican leader in his district, was active in the Grand Amy of the Republic; a member of the 50 year club of Colorado, and unveiled a monument dedicated to those killed, in the Indian raids. As sheriff of El Paso County, named, after the Ute Pass, he handled many tough characters, hors thieves, gamblers and gun men. He said. that he knew every big Chief from Wyoming to New Mexico. He was just and law observing, a. man of religious convictions and strong character. He moved to Colorado Springs in later life and lived with his grand-daughter Cleo (711). Was the father of 6 children (601-6). Died at 115 M. 13th. st. Colorado Springs and rests in Evergreen Cemetery.
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John Spielman, born January 24, 1836 in Scherzheim, Baden, married Elizabeth Hentzel (507) in 1860, they were the parents of a son (613). Died in Scherzheim in 1921 at age of 85.
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Fredrick Spielman, born August 17, 1838 in Scherzheim, married Karolina Walker (508), parents of a son (614). He died August 3 1906 in Scherzheim, He and his children occupied the old family cottage, which was sold in recent years.
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Katharina Spielman born October 26, 1840 in Scherzheim daughter of David (403) and Katharina (Wahl) Spielman (410). Married Ludwig Heiland (509)) parents of a daughter (616). She died September 10, 1909 in Scherzheim, Baden. Germany.
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Dora Glass, born in Monmouth and married David Spielman (501) in Galesburg Ills., parents of a daughter Flora (601). She died in Des Moines, Iowa. in 1857.
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Clementine Gerton, born in Indiana March 1, 1841 and came to Colorado in the late fifties, was married to David Spielman (501) at Buckskin Joe, Colorado, October 8, 1861, parents of 5 children (602-6). Died in Huston, Texas December 10. 1911, buried in Colorado Springs. Colorado.
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Elizabeth Hansel, born October 18, 1854, married John Spielman (502) in 1860, parents of a son (6l3), Died June 5, 1898 in Scherzheim.
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Karolina Walker, born August 8, 1840, married Fredrick Spielman (503) parents of a son (614). Died May 18, 1922 at Scherzheim.
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Ludwig Eeiland, born December 26, 1839, married Katharina Spielman (504). parents of a daughter (616) died October 30, 1915. Baden.
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Lewis Spielman, born March 26, 1833, Columbus, Ohio, son of John (404) and Saloma (Bertsoh) Spielman (411). Went to Iowa with his parents in 1840 to Walnut Twp. Jefferson County. Married Matilda Otterbine (520) in 1855. Parents of 9 children (617-25). After marriage they acquired the Otterbine homestead which became the nucleus around which he built one of the best farm homes in the Township, he built a 7 room house with heavy oak and walnut frame. In those times in this new country a house finished and painted inside and out as luxurious, he also built a large frame barn and other adequate farm buildings.
He acquired considerable additional farm lands along the Skunk river, near Deedsville, later called Merrimac. He pioneered in fruit culture, his orchard was the best in that part of the County containing many varieties of apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, grapes, goose-berries, currents and other berries. He was industrious, very active and known as a substantial citizen, interested in the welfare of his family and the community. He died March 20, 1878 and rests in the German Lutheran Cemetery at Germanville.
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John A. Spielman (511): Churchman, Civil War Veteran, Merchant, Banker
John A. Spielman, born July 10, 1834 at Columbus, Ohio or near there, birth certificate says “Born in Bloom Township, Fairfield County April 10, 1834 and baptized in Columbus April 26, 1835.” Son. of John (404} and Marie Saloma (Bertsoh) Spielman (411).
At the age of 6, in June 1840 he was taken by his parents to Walnut Twp. Jefferson County, Iowa, where his father entered a farm on Walnut creek. Here he lived the life of a pioneer farm boy clearing land of oak, hickory, walnut, maple and other trees. The maple furnished sugar and syrup, the hickory and walnut nuts for the winter evenings. On one occasion father and he were chased, by the Indians, generally they were no trouble, he played with the little Indians.
All work was by slow patient oxen. At the age of 14 uncle-Rev. Christian Spielman (405) urged him to come to Columbus to attend school. On May 1, 1851 his father gave him $10, all the money he had and John A. took his few clothes tied up in a handkerchief and brother Lewis took him to Mt. Pleasant on horseback, he walked from there to Burlington. 25 miles, saying that he would go to Columbus if he had to walk. At Burlington he went to see uncle Jacob Pilger and secured passage on the first boat down the river on May 5. Here he met a German Lutheran Minister, Rev. Esporn who was going to Synod at Columbus. He arranged to carry wood on board, and do chores for his passage to Cincinnati, his carfare from there to Columbus took $3.50 of his $10, he went to Lutheran headquarters and then to the hospitable home of uncle Christian on 7th. Street. He started to public school, having had only about 3 months previous schooling. After 1 year of public school he began to learn the tinner's trade, studied while at work with Rays Arithmetic, part III, open on the bench before him. The college was built in a couple of years, he worked on the roof, went to college-Capital University-until he took sick with typhoid fever. Lived with uncle, who at that time was President of Capital University, he built fires, did chores and took care of his horse for his schooling. He studied so hard that uncle thought he would make a preacher of him, he stuttered, but uncle helper him overcome that.
Cousin David (501) came from Germany in 1850 and roomed, with John, he went to school a while then John got him job in a bakery and taught him to speak English.
In 1855, after an absence of nearly 5 years he decided to go west and see his parents. With David they stopped on July 10, 1855 at Indianapolis, Ind. to visit uncle Fred (409) then by train to Burlington and hack to Brighton and home to Germanville.
After returning to Iowa he worked a year at the tinner's trade in Burlington, also worked at Mt. Pleasant, Brighton and St. Louis, while at the latter place he enlisted in .a company of adventurers to go up the Missouri river to St. Joeseph to fight the Mormons. The river became so low that the boat stuck on the sand bars most of the time and he returned to St. Louis and Burlington. He clerked for Presly Sanders, pioneer merchant, in Pt. Pleasant for a year and in 1859 or 60 he decided to go to Germanville and start a general store, with the money he the saved he bought a stock of goods and built up a satisfactory business by hard work, he slept on the counts many nights that he might serve the early customers. He conducted this business until he enlisted in the army.
On April 24, 1860 he was united in marriage with Christena Hershberger (521) daughter of a neighbor farmer. They were the parents of of 6 children (631-56). In 1856 he helped organize the local party for John C. Fremont, Republican Candidate for president.
Military record; Quoted from, A memorial and Biographical record, of Iowa; by Lewis Pub. Co., Chicago, 1856.
“When Lincoln was the nominee for the chief executive office of the nation-1860- Mr. Spielman organized a company of "Wide-awakes”, which he drilled very effectively, and subsequently, after the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, was enabled to induce many of his company to enter the ranks of the Union army.
He raised a company for service in the war, the same becoming Co, D of the 17th. Iowa Vol. inf., and also raised, a portion of Co. K of that regiment. In February, 1862, he received a commission as Second Lieutenant of company K and leaving his devoted wife in charge of his business affairs, he marched to the front. The captain of his company was dismissed from the service and Lieutenant Spielman should have succeeded to the captaincy, but owing to some oversight or mistake the order was never enforced. However, the practical command devolved upon him and he served, as captain until his former officer was reinstated, when he resigned, after 18 months of active service. He was commissioned Captain on General John A. McPherson’s staff, but the commission did not arrive until after he resigned. He engage in the siege of Corinth and the battle of Iuka, and after the engagement at the former place, - on the 2nd 3rd and 4th of October, -the regiment was highly complimented by Gen. Rosecrans, who said that he had captured more prisoners and colors than any other regiment in the field. John A. was in command of his company during Grant’s march in the rear of Vicksburg, participated in the Yazoo expedition, the battle of Grand Gulf, Miss., on the first of May, 1863; fought at Bayou Perie, the same state, Port Gibson, Black river and the battle of Raymond, May 12. He also took; part in the capture of Jackson, Miss., May 14, and participated in the battle of Champion Hills, May 17 and 18; the engagement at Black river on the succeeding day, and the celebrated charge on Vicksburg on the 27th. The 17th. Iowa and the 56th. Illinois regiments were the only two that guarded Fort Hill, which Logan blew up. He was also at the siege of Vicksburg until after its capitulation. A month later he proceeded, up the Mississippi river, and on the 18th. of August 1868, he resigned. - The captain of Co. k was a dissolute fellow and the command of the company fell on the second Lieutenant during most of the above engagements. The Captain was discharged but with influence was reinstated. Lient. Spielman would not serve under a man he could not trust or respect and resigned.
Official Service Record of Iowa Soldiers, by Brig. Genl Guy Logan, Adjutant Gen. 1910; p.101.—Spielman, John A. Age 28. Residence Germanville, nativity Ohio. Enlisted April 16, 1862, as First Seargeant. Mustered April 16, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Nov. 28, 1862, Resigned July 18, 1863.
Returning; from the war he located in Fairfield and established himself in the hardware business, with which he has been consecutively concerned ever since, much of the active management of the enterprise being; now entrusted to his son, who is a junior partner.”
After muster out at St. Louis he went to Des Moines then to Fairfield where he located on September 13, 1863 in the new. thriving county seat town. He rented a frame building of Dr. C. S. Clarke second door south of N.W. Corner of the square and opened a tin shop and stove store. This investment was made possible with money his wife gave him on his returns from the war and represented the returns from the sale of the store at Germanville. She conducted the business for some time after he enlisted.
On Feb. 15, 1865 he purchased the Clarke lot recorded as “Middle one third of lot 1, Bl. 14, O. P. “and in 1869 built thereon a two story brick store room 22x80 feet. This he rebuilt in 1887 to 22x132 feet with a freight elevator from cellar to second, floor. On October 1863 he bought the North one half of lots 1 7 2, Bl. 18 with a frame cottage on South First West st. (now 400 S. Main str) for $700 which was the family home until 1869 when he sold it to Lewis J. Hershberger, a brother-in-law, who resided. there until his wife, Belle Stewart Hershberger, died July 3, 1873 when he transferred it back to John A. Spielman, Jan. 7, 1875.
The record, shows that on May 28. 1869 Rev. Andrew Axline sold to John A. Spielman a part of the S.W. of the S.E. of Sect 26, T72. R10, being 12 x 45.71 rods. This then became the family home and. here was born the youngest daughter S.L. Bella Spielman (636). On September 18, 1883 it was sold to George Heaton.
In 1879 he built a 2 story frame house at 400. S. Main st. and the family moved in that Fall remaining there until his death 35 years later, the property was sold some years after.
In June 1898 he built a 2 story house on Dixons Beach, on the shore of Lake Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa, where the family spent the Summer months until 1906 when he built a new cottage near by called the “Spielhaus” which for 10 years became, as the name implies, the play house for fishing, boating, bathing and resting.
His business prospered from the start and he induced his father (404) to give up farming and join him in the hardware business and in March 20, 1873 they with Richard Gaines, a tinner in their employee purchased the hardware business of Beck & Junkin and conducted 2 stores for several years. John Spielman (404) retired and H. A. Spielman (631) and Fred A. Spielman (634) entered the firm. About 1900 Henry A. Spielman became sole owner. The building was sold to L. O. Gaines about 1915 thus ending a business which fed, clothed and educated the six children with which they and, the community were blessed besides contributing generously to many church and civic activities. It grew to be the largest hardware business in the county and at one time did a considerable wholesale and manufacturing business it was the only store in the district that bought stoves, nails, wire and enameled ware in car load lots. Thirteen leading business men organized the Fairfield Gas Light Co. October 17. 1876. He served as secretary of the recognized company and again as treasurer, finally holding most of the stock until it was sold to eastern interests.
He became a director of the First National Bank of Fairfield January 1887 and. vice president October 15, 1894 which office he held until his death. Quote from the Board of Directors; “In this continuous services, responsibility and reward there has been but one other of like equality in the history of the bank.”
He was a staunch Lutheran, active in church and Sunday school work from the time he came to Fairfield and filled every office in the church and Sunday school. He was a delegate and president of county and district Sunday school associations also delegate to State and General Synod, was elected treasurer of the Iowa Lutheran Synod January 30, 1864 and. served in that capacity for 17 years.
On January 26, 1874 from records of County Recorder Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Spielman and Rev. & Mrs. Andrew Axline donated lot 7 blocks 5 to the Lutheran Church for a parsonage. Member of the Board of Trustees of Lutheran. State College, Albion, Iowa and member and Chairman of Board of Trustees of Carthage (Illinois) College.
He assisted in the organization, financing and building of 3 Lutheran Churches in Iowa. Bought and deeded a lot in Burlington to the Church. Was requested by the English Lutheran Church, Los Angeles Cal., to select a site for their now building.
Joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, February 25, 1873 and was head of the organization at one time. Was charter member and Commander of George Strong Post, Grand Army of the Republic, member of the Loyal legion of the United States, membership limited to commissioned officers. Was elected City clerk, Alderman and Township trustee. He compiled, a roster of all soldiers and sailors of Jefferson Country and deposited a bound volume of same in the veterans Memorial, in Jefferson County Library.
John A. and Christana H. Spielman celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding. With them on this happy occasion were 15 members of their. About 1911 with his son-in-law Dillon Turney (643) he had built an 8 crypt granite mausoleum in evergreen cemetery, Fairfield, his desire for final repository, in which he was placed after his passing on December 27, 1914. Thus ended a career of over half a century in a town he loved, with friends and family to mourn, respect and remember. He was an outstanding citizen.
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Sarah Spielman born February 28, 1836 at Columbus, Ohio daughter of John (404) and Marie Salome (Bertsch) Spielman (411). Moved to Iowa with her parents in 1840 where she died December 25, 1856 of typhoid fever probably on the farm at Germanville.
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Caroline ,Spielman, born May 5, 1841 at Germanville, daughter of John (404) and Marie Salome Bertsch Spielman (41l). She married John Michael Craff (522) March 26, 1860. They were the parents of 7 children (644-50). Her husband was wounded in the civil war and much of the planning and conduct of the farm fell to her lot a record of thrift and ability. During an unusually cold winter she wintered a flock of quail in the grain house and turned them loose in the spring, a kind hearted woman. About 1869 they acquired the old home farm of her father on Walnut Creek, here she died October 27, 1915 Is buried in Lutheran cemetery near by.
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Fredrick Spielman, born March 28. 1843 at Germanville, son of John (404) and Marie Salome (Bertech) Spielman (411). An active spirited boy, family stories say that he used to ride the horses in from the pasture on the run, standing up bare-back. From Roster of Iowa Soldiers in the Civil War; “Spielman, Fredrick, age 19, Residence Germanville, nativity Iowa. Enlisted March 19 1862. Mustered March 26 1862, died of disease September 1, 1862, Clear Springs, Miss. The family have placed, a memorial, to him in the family circle in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield. His brother John A. went to Miss. in 1906 and endeavored to locate Fredricks grave but like thousands of others there was no record Co. D, 17th. Iowa.
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Maria Spielman, born February 7 1845 at Germanville, daughter of John (404) and Marie S. (Bertsch) Spielman (411). Married Wm. Clarke (623) at Fairfield January 1, 1866, parents of 2 children (656-7), both died in infancy, she died April 29, 1872.
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Emilla Spielman, born February 25, 1847 on the home farm at Germanville, Iowa. Daughter of John (404) and Marie Salome (Bertsch) Spielman (41l). She married James M. Heaton (534) July 16, 1867 in. Fairfield. They were the parents of 4 children (658-61). They moved to Burlington, Iowa in 1875 where she died February 18, 1911. Her outstanding characteristic was her cheerfulness and sunny disposition, a family trait.
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Christena Spielman, born on the farm at Germanville December 28, 1848 daughter of John (404) and Marie Salome (Bertsch) Spielman (411) When on a visit at Burlington she died September 20, 1868 and is buried in the family circle Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield.
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Margaretha Spielman, born on the farm at Germanville February 6, 1851, daughter of John (404) and Marie Salome (Bertsch) Spielman (411). Moved to Fairfield with the family where she died shortly after on October 16, 1870 and rests in the family circle in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Louise Spielman, born June 7, 1853 on the home farm at Germanville daughter of John (404) and Marie Salome (Bertsch) Spielman (411). Moved with the family to Fairfield, where she attended public school Member and regular attendant at the Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir for a number of years. Married Martin Albert Repass (625) October 26, 1876, parents of a son (665) And now at the age of 90 she is alert, friendly and enjoys her friends and life. Member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Besides at 1250 W. Eighth St. in Los Angeles, California.
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Matilda Otterbine, born November 15, 1838 at Massillon, Ohio, daughter of Casper and Mary Schlage Otterbine. (Casper Otterbine, cabinet maker, came from Germany in 1910, enlisted and wounded in the war of 1812.) She was brought by her parents, to Walnut Township, Jefferson County in 1842 where her father homesteaded 80 acres, the W ½ of the N.W. ¼ of Sect. 25, one and on half miles from the village of Deedsville. She married Lewis Spielman (510) in October ? 1855 and they moved on to the Otterbine farm her father having died about 1845. They were the parents of 9 children (617-25). After the death of her husband she moved to Pleasant Plain in 1900 where she died July 31, 1915 and rests besides her husband, in the Lutheran Church Cemetery at Germanville.
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Christena Hershberger, born June 2, 1840 in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of Godfrey and Caroline Siegle Hershberger of Karlsruhe, Germany. Came with her parents to Walnut Township, Jefferson County in 1850, in a covered wagon drawn by 3 horses. The 4 boys slept under the wagon and the 4 girls slept in the wagon.
Her parents rented a house near Mrs. Staub her eldest sister who had come to the new country several years before, next year her parents bought a farm of about 80 acres on Burr Oak creek, the North 80 of Sect. 35. She said that her father bought the farm from the heirs of great-grandmother Spielman ,(506) who died in 1841 and her husband John Michael died in 1847, about the time that they bought the farm. This farm is about a mile east of the John Spielman. Farm/Bur Oak creek is a small tributary of Walnut Creek.
She attended school at at Shafers school at Four Corners, there were of enough school books to go around and the children borrowed from each other. They lived in a log house until a 3 story frame house was built about 1870. The country was wild, they had no near neighbors, at first the deer came up to the house but they had no gun with which to shoot them. She and a neighbor girl, Caroline Spielman. (515) Worked in the Braselton Hotel, Mt. Pleasant, later she went to Brighton and learned the milliner and. dress making She married John A. Spielman (511) at the home of her parents at high noon on April 24, 1860 Rev. Andrew Axline of the Lutheran Church at Fairfield performed the ceremony, he came from near Zanesville, Ohio and was destined, later to become a factor in the lives of this couple. Michael Craft (522) a brother-in-law took them to Rome, the western end of the B. & M. Ry. (C.B.& C) where they took passage for Burlington where her husband had been buying goods for his store. He entered the army April 16, 1862 and she continued, to run the store, some times assisted by John Spielman (404) for some months, she sold it for cash placing the gold, about $900 in the proverbial woolen sock, as gold acquired a considerable premium it enabled her husband to start in business in Fairfield When he returned from war. Before consenting to marry him she enacted a promise that they would leave that district as there was too much whiskey drinking there.
In their final home town, Fairfield she was active in church work she and her husband and Rev. and Mrs. Axline presented & lot in January 1874 to the Lutheran Church on which was built the parsonage. She handled the estate of her husband with business judgment and at her death the holdings were distributed to the six children She died at the home of her eldest daughter April 27, 1926, services were conducted by her son-in-law Rev. H. C. Whiting, M. D. (640) Presbyterian minister and Mary Louise Jenks of First Church of Christ Scientist. She was laid to rest in the family mausoleum in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield.
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John Michael Craff, born November 22, 1835 in Germany, went to Jefferson County, Iowa in 1841 at the age of 16. Married Carolina Spielman (513) March 26., 1860 at Germanville, they were the parents of 7 children, (644-50). He enlisted in Co. M, 4th. Iowa Cavalry at Bockridge November 25, 1861. Mustered out December 5, 1864 at Memphis, Temm., at expiration of term of service. Wounded in action in leg from which he never entirely recovered. Died December 28, 1904 and buried in Lutheran Cemetery at Germanville.
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William Clarke of Fairfield, married Maria Spielman (515) January 1, 1866, they were the parents of 2 children (656-7) both of whom died in infancy. After the death of his wife which occurred in. 1872 he married Malissa Mothorn, a school teacher and worker in the Lutheran Church of which he belonged. He died about 1890.
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James M. Heaton, born June 27, 1846 at Senecaville, Ohio and came with his parents to Iowa and settled at Fairfield where he attended public schools until the Civil War when he ran away and enlisted February 29 and mustered March 16, 1864 in Co. B. 19th. Infantry ,transferred to Co. A. Mustered out August 10, 1865 - end of war - at New Orleans, La. A year in the Louisiana swamps impaired his health and probably contributed to his early death.
He married Emilia Spielman (516) on July 16, 1867 at Fairfield they were the parents of 4 children (658-61) They moved to Burlington in 1875 where he entered the employ of Wm. Bell, wholesale dry goods In 1878 he went with Lawrence & Duncan of Ottumwa and in 1881 with Conner Mercantile Co. until his death which occurred at his home on Prospect Hill. Burlington, December 5, 1896. Judged by his family and friends his life was well worth living. Member of the Elks lodge, an ardent Republican and attended the Lutheran Ch.
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Martin Albert Repass born March 28, 1854; at Lawrenceville, Penna. Attended public school at Burlington. Entered the service of the American Express Co. as messenger between Burlington and Council Bluffs on the C.B.& Q. Ry. On October 25 1876 he married. Louise Spielman (519) at Fairfield Iowa. He served as agent for this company and its successors at Fairfield 1880. Premont Neb 1895, Wynona, Minn 1907 where he served 19 years until he retired on a pension and moved to California in 1925 residing in Los Angeles until his death January 15. 1936. She following Spring his wife took his body to Burlington where services were held in Pugh’s Chap Chapel, by Rev. H. C. Whiting, M.D. (640). Buried in Aspen Grove. They enjoyed 61 years of wedded life, were members of the Iowa Golden Wedding Club of California. He was an active Republican and attended the Lutheran Church.
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Mary Spielman, born November 12 1837 at Lancaster Ohio, daughter of Rev. Christian (405) Mary (Giesy) Spielman (4l2) Died October 7, 1838 and buried in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster.
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Prof. John H. Spielman (527): Educator, Editor, Artist, Musician
John Henry Spielman, born January 2. 1840 at Lancaster, Ohio. Son of Rev. Christian (405) and Mary (Giesy) Spielman (412). Attended preparatory department of Capitol University 2 years and graduated 1853. Attended, grammar school 1854 and returned, to Capitol University and graduated 1860. Was instructor at the University 1864-72 and served a part of that time as house father. Was editor of the Sunday School Hymnal and author of 14 of its popular hymns also adapted many tunes from the lengthy compositions of the great musicians of the world. In him we see the renascence of the musical talent of our forefathers of the third generation-302 and 303. He was Editor of the Psalterlust and Cantioce Sacra. Editor of the Lutheran CHILDS PAPER. He was an artist as well as a musician with some creditable canvases. Engaged in Drygoods Business in Canal Winchester as Spielman &Weisman sold his interest and was recalled to a professorship In Capitol University.
Married Katharine Schiff (534) in Cincinnati, July 2, 1868. parents of 7 children (666-72). Was librarian of the Public Schools Library, Columbus for some years. At the age of six months he was taken by his parents on their “horse and Buggy” fund raising tour for Theological Seminary. He died October 9 1896 in Columbus and buried in. Spring Grove cemetery, Cincinnati.
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Henrietta S. Spielman, born April 17, 1842 at Somerset, Ohio, daughter of Rev. Christian (405) and Mary (Giesy) Spielman (412) Married Rev, Milton H. Hockman (535) October 30, 1866 at Lancaster, Baptized, by Rev. J. A. Roof, June 26, 1842, confirmed by Rev. W.F. Lehman. Parents of a daughter (673). An invalid for years and died at Huntington, Indiana, August 21, 1900, buried forest Rose Cemetery.
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Amelia Elisabeth Spielman born November 29, 1844 at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Rev. Christian (405) and Mary (Giesy) Spielman (412). She was educated in Esther Institute. Married Rev. Paul H. Mueller (536) October 30, 1866. (A double wedding-528) at Lancaster at the home of her parents. They were the parents of 6 children (680-85). The family moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1885, residing there a number of years then spending some years in Ohio and returning to Wichita to remain. “Mrs. Mueller was a woman of charming personality; deeply spiritual, gracious, most gentle and. lovable. Though in her ninety-first year she seldom missed church, service”. She passed away in the Wichita home September 20, 1936 and rests in forest Rose Cemetery.
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William C. Spielman, born November 6 1847 at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, son of Rev. Christian (405} and Mary (Giesy) Spielman (413).. Attended Capital University 1865-67. Married Elizabeth Haubert (537) at Whitewater, Wis. September 11. 1879, parents of 2 sons (690-1). Engaged in drug business with his brother Edward (531) at Canal Winchester, and, in drygoods in Cincinnati and buying manager for a department in the A E. Burkhardt Co. He died October 6, 1923 at Cleveland and is buried in Forest Rose cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio.
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C. Edward Spielman born March 29. 1850 at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, son of Rev. Christian (405) and. Mary (Giesy) Spielman (412). Attended Capital University 1868-70. Married Mary Otte (538) at Cincinnati May 10, 1883, parents of 3 children (694-6), Was a merchant at Cincinnati. Died June 22, 1922 Buried in Spring Grove Cemetery.
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George D. Spielman born April 24, 1852 at Columbus, Ohio, son of Rev. Christian (405) and Mary (Giesy) Spielman (412). Self educated Chief draftsman for Hall Safe & lock Co. from which position he resigned in February 1896 because of ill health. Married Cecelia Haubert (539) Whitewater, Wise. October 8, 1890, parents of 4 children (6100-3). Died April 30, 1896 at Cincinnati and buried in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster. Ohio.
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M. Emma Spielman, born February 26, 1855 at Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, daughter of' Rev. Christian (405) and Mary (Giesy) Spielman (412). Educated in a fine Christian home “Edgewood” and local schools at Lancaster where she remained and, ministered to her parents and a brother-in-law Rev. Milton Hockman. She has been the golden chain of love and devotion that has kept the younger generation bound together as a family. That home has been the fireside from which radiated the warmth of family ties. Her interest in the welfare of the Spielmans of Ohio has been manifest in the voluminous correspondence over a period of 50 years in which she has assisted in assembling of fact for this history. She is active member of the Lutheran Church and the Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter of D.A.R. of Lancaster. Since the breaking up of the home she she has been living at 300 W. Main st. Tipp City, Ohio.
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Kathrine Sohiff, born October 29, 1841 at Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of parents of wealth and position, received a higher education in English and music. Married John H. Spielman (527) July 2, 1868 at Cincinnati parents of 7 children (666-72). She died October 20, l930 at Marietta and. buried at Spring Grove Cem. Cincinnati.
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Rev. Milton H. Hookman, born November 6, 1832 at Woodstock Virginia Educated in Reformed Church, and. transferred to Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ohio Synod, Minister at St. Paris, Ohio 1885. Huntington, Indiana 1897 and other charges. Married Henrietta Spielman (528) October 30, 1866 at “Edgewood” Lancaster parents of a daughter (679). He died September 17, 1911 at Edgewood home of Emma Spielman (533) and. buried in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster.
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Rev. Paul Henry Mueller, born November 20, 1842 in Bertlingen Goeppingn, Wurtemburg, Germany. He came of a distinguished family, his father having been a teacher and for 50 years pipe organist and his maternal grandfather had that position in the church before Baptised in infancy and confirmed at 14 in the Lutheran faith. Came to U.S. in 1860 at age of 18 and studied in the Theological Seminary of Capital University, graduating in 1863 and was ordained in the Lutheran ministry. Held pastorates in Logan, Trenton, Marion, Loudonville. Married Amelia Elisabeth Spielman (529) at “Edgewood” on October 30. 1866, parents of 6 children (680-85)
He was a student and an authority on history, religion and literature. In May 1885 he organized the pioneer Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas, after 3 years he was called to Delphos, Ohio where he served until he retired in 1896 and moved to 322 Riverview ave. Wichita where he passed away May 22, 1924 and rests in Forest Rose cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio.
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Elizabeth Haubert, born December 27, 1859 at Whitewater, Wisconsin, Daughter of Joseph and Mary Rebeca (Burt) Haubert, one of ten children. Received a liberal education in German and English. Married William C. Spielman (530) September 11, 1879 at Whitewater parents of 2 sons (690-1). Resided in Lancaster and Cincinnati. After the death of her husband she resided in Lancaster. Died in Cleveland in June 1943. Buried in Lancaster.
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Mary Otte, born February 19, 1863 at Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of G. F. and Mary Otte. Attended Cincinnati public schools. Member of Walnut Hills English Lutheran Church. Married C. Edward Spielman (531) May 9. 1883 at Cincinnati, parents of 3 children, (694-6). Died June 20, 1938, buried Spring Grove cemetery Cincinnati.
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Cecelia Haubert, born February 1, 1867 at Whitewater Wisconsin, Daughter of Joseph and Mary Rebeca (Burt) Haubert, 1 of 10 children Received liberal education in German and English. Married George D. Spielman (532) October 8, 1890 at Whitewater, parents of 4 children (6100-3). Resided in Cincinnati until the death of her husband, moved-to Lancaster. Lived in. Tennessee for a short time in 1917. Member of St. Peters Lutheran Church, aid and missionary societies, nursing and welfare association, tourist club. Taught a class in bible school for over 40 years. Address Cecelia E. Spielman 126 W. Chestnut str., Lancaster, Ohio.
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Christian Kientz, born February 1834 in Germany, probably Scherzheim, brought to U.S. in August 1834 by his parents Christian (413) Christena (Spielman) Kientz (406). His mother died in 1839 and he was taken to Germanville, Iowa by his father where he married a Miss. Shatter and raised a family. Farmer and died near Germanville about 1904. No other record of the family.
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Christena Kientz, born near Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Christian (413) and Christena (Spielman) Kientz (406). Taken to Germanville in childhood, married George Knerr (543), said to have had 2 children who died at an early age. No other information.
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Miss Shaffer, said to have been reared and died near Germanville, Married Christian Kientz (540). There are now several families by this name in the township, have not been able to trace a connection.
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George Knerr, ran a blacksmith shop at Germanville, married Christena Kientz, parents of 2 children. (Note; In the 70’s John A. Spielman. 511, took a young man from Germanville, George J. Knerr into the store and taught him the tinners trade, then assisted, him in establishing a successful hardware business in Allerton, Ia. His wife died and he remarried again, children of the later union attended State University of Iowa, and live at Fayetteville, Ark.)
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Fredrick Knoesal, born October 21, 1841 in Shelby county, Ohio. Son of John George (414) and. Anna Mary (Spielman) Knoesal (407). Married Julia Hagelberger (547) June 8, 1871, parents of 5 children (6106-10). Member St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, retired farmer - Died February 8, 1918 and buried in Pearl Cemetery near Anna Ohio. (Note: in later years the name was changed to Knasel.)
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George Knoesal, born January 21, 1844. Shelby County, son of John George (414) and Anna Mary (Spielman) knoesal (407). Farmer, member of St. Jacobs Lutheran, Church. Did not marry. Deceased.
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Michael Knoesal, born June 6, 1846, Shelby County, son of John George (414 and Anna Mary (Spielman) Knoesal (407). Married Margaret E11 (548) February 14, 1878, parents of 6 children (6113-18) St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, farmer, Died I November 4, 1901.
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Julia Hagelberger, born July 6, 1850 near BotKine, Ohio, daughter of Peter and Caroline (Kah) Hagelberger. Married Fredrick Knoesal, (Knasel) (544) June 8, 1871, parents of 5 children (6106-10) Died August 22, 1936 buried in Pearl Cemetery, Anna Ohio.
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Margaret Ell, born. April 18, 1854, married Michael Knoesal (546) February 14, 1878, parents of 6 children (6113-18) Died March 91892.
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William S. Spielman, born May 19, 1850 at Newport, Kentucky, son of Fred (409) and Rachael (Friend) Spielman (415). Died January 30, 1873 at Springfield, Ohio and buried in Lancaster.
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Fredrick M, Spielman, born April 27, 1852 at Newport, Kentucky, son of Fred (409) and- Rachel (Friend) Spielman (415) Married Margaret S. Bissell (553) December 18, 1893 at Millerstaurg, Ohio, parents of 2 children (6123-24). Family moved from Orrville, Ohio to Orlando, Florida, in 1918. Painter. He died February 15, 1937.
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Laura Ann Spielman born. December 2, 1855 at Indianapolis, Indiana daughter of Fred (409) and Rachel (Friend) Spielman (415). She died October 25, 1857 at Cincinnati, Ohio.
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John W. Spielman, born October 25, 1857 at Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Fred (409) and Rachel (Friend) Spielman (415). Married Mary Ann Lowrie (554) July 3, 1889 at Ravanne, Ohio, parents of a son (6127) Died in Orlando, Florida November 27, 1924.
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Margaret S. Bissell, born December 18, 1868 at Wooster, Ohio. Daughter of William and Louise Bissell of Orrville. Married Fredrick M. Spielman (550) December 18, 1893 at Millersburg, Ohio. Parents of 2 children {6123-24). Address Mrs. Margaret Spielman 1026 S. division St. Orlando, Florida.(6123-4)
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Mary Ann Lowrie, born December 19, 1860 at Charing Cross. Kent County Ontario. Married John W. Spielman (552) July 3, 1889 at Ravanna, Ohio, parents of a son (6127).
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TO MY GREAT GRANDFATHER,
by
H. Marian McKinley.
San Jose, Cal. Grade School.
Thank you Great Grandfather
For coming to America.
I never knew you, but once I saw
Your picture in the old plush album.
Broad, of brow, keen of eye
Quite brave and fearless I was sure.
You left your home, the British Isles,
And came to America, and to the fertile
rolling lands of New York State.
You felled the trees and plowed the soil,
Raised stalwart sons. God fearing all.
You fought and bled for what you thought was just.
Thus I can sleep at night
Secure in this peaceful land.
Nor hear the whistling menace from the sky,
Dropping destruction on the earth below.
And so again I thank you,
Where e'er your soul is resting.
Your coming made me an American.
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Flora Spielman, born 1857 at Monmouth Illinois, daughter of David (501) and Dora (Glass) Spielman (505). Taken by her parents to Des Moines, Iowa, where she died in infancy.
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Anna A. Spielman, born September 30, 1862 at Garland, Colorado, daughter of David (501) and Clementine (Gerton) Spielman (506), married James Anthony (607} at Woodland Park parents of 5 children (701-5). Resides on ranch at West Creek, Colorado.
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John William Spielman, born January 1, 1864 at Larnard, Kansas, son of David (501) and Clementine (Gerton) Spielman (506), married. Stella White (608) December 27, 1891, at Woodland Park, parents of 5 children, (706-710) Contractor and merchant at Woodland Paris, Col.
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Lewis T. Spielman born May S7; 1866 at Colorado City, son of David (501) and Clementine (Gerton) Spielman (506), married Zelota J. Walker (609) at Woodland Park, parents of 2 daughters (711-12), after her death he married Edith Kirkland (610) December 25, 1897, parents of 2 daughters (714-15). Rancher at Woodland Park, Col.
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Sarah Francis Spielman, born March 21, 1868 on her fathers ranch on Monument Creek, site now occupied by Van Briggle pottery works in Colorado Springs, daughter of David (501) and Clementine (Gerton) Spielman (506). She was 1 year old when an Indian raid occurred, the family having been taken that morning to the fort at Colorado City. She married George Ricken (611) January 1, 1885, parents of 4 children (717-20). They lived in Gillett during the Cripple Creek mining boom, later in Glenwood Springs at the time of the Meeker Massacre by the Ute Indians. She tells of Colorow, chief of the Utes, wishing to make a trip during the rain. He was given a horse and buggy, not expert in that mode of travel they stuck in the mud. He unhitched the horse and rode in to the agency not bothering to take off the harness. They found the buggy, in his disgust he had smashed the spokes of the wheels. She and her husband celebrated, their 50th wedding anniversary January 1, 1935. Since the death of her husband, December 10, 1939 she has resided with her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Meyers (717) at 133 N. 13th Street, Colorado Springs and at the Myron Straiten Home.404
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George E. Spielman, born July 26, 1873, at South Park, Col., son of David (501) and Clementine (Gerton) Spielman (506). Married Cora Dillon (612), at Woodland Park, September 11, 1896, parents of 2 children (724-26). Rancher and contractor at Woodland Park, Col.
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James Anthony, born January 1, 1856, married Anna A. Spielman (602), parents of 5 children (701-5). Rancher at West Creek, Colorado
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Stella White, born March 4, 1875, married John W, Spielman (603) December 27, 1891, parents of 5 children (706-10). Ranch at Woodland Park, Colorado.
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Zelota J. Walker, born January 9, 1875 at, Colorado Springs, married Lewis T. Spielman (604), parents of 2 daughters (711-12). Died October 12, 1894, Woodland Park, Colorado.
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Edith Kirkland, born. October 1, 1871 in Iowa. Married Lewis T. Spielman (604), December 25, 1897, parents of 2 daughters (714-15). Died November 3, 1933, Woodland Park, Colorado.
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George Ricken, born August 19, 1862 at Davenport, Iowa. Went to Colorado City at an early date. Married Sarah Francis Spielman (606) on January 1, 1885 at Woodland Park, El Paso County. They were the parents of 4 children (717-20). He freighted, over the mountain passes from old Ore City to Colorado Springs and later from Leadville when it became a mining town. He drove 8 mules to a mountain wagon and trailer. Was marshal of Gillett during the gold rush when the town had 13 saloons and 3 dance halls-a so called tough town. A bull fight was staged. The infuriated bull, wild from the pain of darts, had opened the show when the sheriff of El Paso County arrived to stop the fight. The miners in the grand stand had paid their money to see a bull fight and a fight they would see a fight with the marshal and sheriff and their 100 deputies would do as well. At this critical moment someone opened the gate and out charged, the bull at the crowd on the green, men woman and children would be trampled and killed. Marshall Ricken was mounted and as he pulled his Winchester from the saddle holster he saw his small daughter directly in front of the charging bull. One shot brought down the animal a few feet from the child and ended the fight. In later years he returned to Colorado Springs where he was employed, by the city until he passed away at his home 127 N. 13th street on December 10, 1939.
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Cora Dillon, born July 26, 1876 in Iowa. Married George E. Spielman (606) September 11, 1896 at Woodland Park. Parents of 2 children (724-5). Resides at Woodland Park, Colorado.
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Michael Spielman, born December 22, 1861 at Scherzheim son of John (502) and Elizabeth (Hensel) Spielman (507). Did not marry, Probably a peasant farmer. Died September 15, 1902 at Scherzheim.
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Fredrick Spielman, born September 16, 1866, son of Fredrick (503) and Karoline (Walker) Spielman (508). Married Karolina Wahl (615) parents of a daughter (727). Scherzheim, Baden, Germany.
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Karolina Wahl born May 13, 1871. Married Fredrick Spielman (314) parents of a daughter (727). Scherzheim.
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Katharina Heiland, born October 3, 1866, Scherzheim, daughter of Ludwig (509) and Katharina (Spielman) Heiland (504). Married Fredrick Weger (616a)
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Fredrick Weger, married Katharina, Heiland (616) at Scherzheim. Died in that city November 15, 1933.
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John William Spielman, born September 19, 1856 near the town of Deedsville, later changed to Merrimac, Jefferson County, Iowa. Son of Lewis (510) and Matilda (Otterbine) Spielman (520). Educated in local country school and assisted his father on the farm bordering the Skunk River. Learned, the tinners trade in the hardware store at his uncle John A. Spielman (511) Fairfield, Ia. Married Adaline Katharine Williams (626) October 4, 1877 at Merrimac. They moved, to Concordia, Kansas where they remained 5 years, then to Laramie, Wyoming by covered wagon, from there to Helena, Montana by stage coach where he remained 5 years before going to Worthington, Minnesota where he engaged, in farming until he retired in 1908 and moved in to Worthington. They were the parents of 5 children (729-53). On November 1, 1916 the family moved, to Alexandria Louisiana where he died October 4, 1940 on their 63rd. wedding anniversary. He was a member of the German Lutheran Church in Iowa, the Methodist Church in Worthington and the First Methodist Church at Alexandria. He established, a considerable and substantial branch of the family in Minnesota and Louisiana.
Our progenitors came to the United States to escape induction, in to, the German Army and to enjoy religious and political freedom, we pay tribute to the foresight and judgment of these pioneers.
Scherzheim is a village in Southern Baden about 75 miles North of Switzerland. It is a few miles East of the river Rhine - between that stream and the Black Forest and some 20 miles South East of the city of Strassburg.
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Mary Ann Spielman, born Merrimac, Iowa, July 21, 1858, daughter of Lewis (510) and Matilda. (Otterbine) Spielman (520). Educated in local schools, married Henry Williams (627) a neighboring farmer, August 10, 1876. Parents of 8 Children (740-47). Member of Germanville Lutheran Church. Died February 5, 1932 at Worthington, Minnesota.
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Henry E. Spielman, born October 19, 1860 near Merrimac, Iowa, son of Lewis (510) and Matilda (Otterbine) Spielman (520). Educated in district school. Succeeded to the home farm, successful farmer of 700 acres in Walnut Township, Jefferson County, Iowa. Married Mettie Kientz (628) December 18, 1889, daughter of Christian Kientz, a neighboring farmer. Parents of 6 children (755-60). Member of Germanville Lutheran Church. Bought a farm at Brighton, Iowa, and moved there December 5, 1910 where he died February 2, 1932.
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Frank C. Spielman, born May 4, 1863 at Merrimac, son of Lewis (510) and Matilda (Otterbine) Spielman (520), died at home place September 30, 1887, buried in German Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Jacob Fredrick Spielman, born December 10, 1864 at Merrimac, son of Lewis (510) and Matilda (Otterbine) Spielman (520). Died November 23, 1869.
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Lewis C. Spielman, born April 16, 1868 at Merrimac, son of Lewis (510) and Matilda (Otterbine) Spielman (520). Died May 16, 1868.
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George Alvin Spielman, born July 21, 1869 in a log house on a farm, (W1/2 of NW1/4 of 25) in Walnut Township, Jefferson County, Iowa, son of Lewis (510) and Matilda (Otterbine) Spielman (520). When he was 8 years old his father died and it became necessary for the children to help the mother feed the family. He received such education as the country school known as Sharp Corner No. 4, could offer, between farm seasons. He moved to Pleasant Plain in 1890, took one year general course in the Friends Academy then took a clerkship with Andrews and Powers, general merchandise. October 24, 1894, he married Minnie May Humphrey’s (629). At this time he opened a general merchandise store in Packwood which he conducted successfully until January 1, 1914 when he became cashier of the Farmers Savings Bank of Packwood, having served as director since 1908. While in Packwood he was postmaster 12 years. Township clerk 6 years, member of the school board, City clerk, and councilman. Clerk of the Modern Woodman 18 years. Due to failing health he resigned as cashier of the bank in 1917 and on January 1, bought suburban acreage south of Fairfield, employed 2 years by the Iowa State Savings Bank Fairfield. In 1924 he moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he built a substantial home at 1126 Military Ave., Rohan Park district, interested in growing fruit and flowers.
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Matilda Spielman, born October 28, 1871 at Germanville, daughter of Lewis (510) and Matilda (Otterbine) Spielman (520). Married William Gardner (630), parents of 2 children (770-71). She died December 13, 1934 at Chicago.
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Willie E. Spielman, born May 20, 1876, Merrimac, son of Lewis (510) and Matilda (Otterbine) Spielman (520). Died April 5, 1898.
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Adaline Katharine Williams, born January 13, 1860, near Germanville, daughter of neighbor farmer. Married John W. Spielman (617) October 4, 1877, near Merrimac, parents of 5 children (729-33). See 617 for their migrations in North West. Address 1117 Thornton Street, Alexandria, Louisiana.
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Henry Williams, born 1852 near Merrimac, son of neighbor farmer, brother of Adaline (626). Married Mary Ann Spielman (618) August 10, 1876, parents of 8 children (740-47). Died at Worthington Minnesota, 1916.
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Mettie Kientz, born July 10, 1869 near Merrimac, daughter of Christian Kientz, prosperous farmer of Germanville. Married Henry E. Spielman (619) December 18, 1889, parents of 6 children (755-60). Lutheran. After the death of her husband she moved to Fairfield to be with her daughter (743) at 301 S. Court Street.
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Minnie May Humphrey, born April 8, 1872 at Pleasant Plain, Iowa daughter of a prosperous farmer. Married Geo. Alvin Spielman (623) October 24, 1894 at Pleasant Plain. Parents of 2 children (766-67). The family moved to Packwood, Fairfield and then to Council Bluffs in 1924 where they have made their home at 1126 Military Ave.
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William Gardner, born January 5 1856 in Tipperary, Ireland. Married Matilda Spielman (624), parents of 2 children (770-71). He died in Chicago December 25, 1929.
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Henry A. Spielman (631): Major Amer. Red Cross, Chruchman, Merchant
Henry Alvin Spielman, born March 4, 1861 at Germanville, Jefferson County, Iowa son of John A. (511) and Christena (Hershberger) Spielman (521). The family moved to Fairfield, Iowa in September 1863. Attended public and Mrs. Acheson’s private school, graduated Carthage Illinois College, A.B. ’83. Member First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Served as superintendent and/or teacher in Sunday schools in Fairfield, St. Louis, Mo., Topeka and Hollywood. Attended Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, July 1876. With John A. Spielman & Co., as partner and about 1896 as sole owner. Traveling salesman for American Steel & Wire Co., and Norvel Shapleigh Hardware Co. About 1903 partner with his brother-in-law, J.C. Emahizer in Emahizer & Spielman, dealers in furniture, house furnishings and musical instruments at 519 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Later incorporated as Emahizer-Spielman Furniture Co., furniture and house furnishing department store. Married Mary Alice Geiger (637) at Tipton, Iowa, December 22. 1887. Parents of 2 children (772-73). Built Summer home on Dixons Beach, Lake Okoboji, Iowa about 1900. The family moved to Hollywood, Calif, about 1915, sold his interest in Emahizer-Spielman Furniture Co. about 1925 and retired. Enlisted in Red Cross work in 1918 and stationed at Camp Fremont, Calif., as Field Director of camp with rank of Major. Has made 2 trips to Europe, visited the continent and the Holy Land, visited the Spielman home in Scherzheim, Germany and saw John Spielman (502). Made a summer trip to Alaska and a 6 months trip around the world on President Lines. 32nd degree mason. Went through the Blue Lodge, Commandry, Scottish Ritd, and Shrine. Christian Scientist, member of the Mother Church, Boston, and Fifth Church of Christ Scientist Los Angeles. Republican. Aside from his properties in Hollywood gave his time to and attractive garden. About 1918 built an Italian type home at 1746 North Stanley Ave., Hollywood (Los Angles) where he died Mar. 19, 1944.
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John Godfrey Spielman, born January 2, 1863 at Hershberger home, Germanville, Iowa, son of John A. (511) and Christena (Hershberger) Spielman (521). Family moved to Fairfield that Fall. Carthage Collage 2 years, State University of Iowa 3 years, Civil Engineering Class ’87. Honorary Civil Engineer State University ’12. C. K. & N. Ry. (Rook Island) Kansas, draftsman, division engineer Ford County, bridges, 1886-88. Chief Engineer for irrigation work for C. J. (Buffalo) Jones, Garden City, Kansas, 1889. Irrigation and townsites Colorado Springs drainage work Calhoun County, Iowa, 1890. Riverside Bridge & Iron Works, Paterson, N.J., 1891. Union Bridge Co., Athens, Penne., 1891-94. Pittsburg Bridge So. (Penna.) Chief Draftsman, Chief Engineer, Manager, 1894-1902. Illinois Steel; Co. North Works, Chief Draftsman, 1902-12. Married Kathryn Aletha Voorhies (638) at Fairfield, April 27, 1892, parents of 2 children (777-78). Life member American Society of Civil Engineers. Alumni Association State University of Iowa, Iowa Association of Southern California, Inc. and Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Director Chamber of Commerce Long Beach, president of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, Department Commander of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, department of California, and Pacific. Organizer of the Iowa Golden Wedding Club of California. Author of “An Epic in Steel” and newspaper articles. Moved to Los Angeles, Calif., 1912 and to Long Beach 1913. Engaged in hardware and sporting goods 1913-22. Mountain home “Spielhaus” in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County. Built a home at 207 Rosewell Ave., Long Beach, California, in 1923.
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Carrie Emma Spielman, born May 17, 1864 at 400 S. Main Street, Fairfield, Iowa, daughter of John A. (511) and Christena (Hershberger) Spielman (521). Educated Union High School, Parsons College 3 years State University of Iowa 2 years, B. Ph. ’87. Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Married Rev. Christian Shafer McElhinny (639) October 15, 1889. Resided in Columbus Junction 1889-90. Montezuma 1890-93, then to Fairfield. Rev. McElhinny (639) died August 20, 1910. They were the parents of 3 daughters (780-82). Married Rev. Harry C. Whiting, M.D. (640) January 26, 1920, at Ottumwa, Iowa. She was active in the Lutheran Church, Choir and Woman’s Mission Society. Joined the Presbyterian Church where she ably assisted her husband, played the pipe organ in the First Presbyterian Church for some years. Her spacious home has been the altar at which many young couples have been united in the bonds of love. Resides at 602 S. Main Street, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Fredrick Andrew Spielman, born December 25, 1865 at 400 S. Main St., Fairfield, Iowa, son of John A. (511) and Christena (Hershberger) Spielman (521). Union High School and Carthage College 1883-84. With John A. Spielman & Sons, later sole owner. Made a bicycle tour through Europe, England and Ireland. Went by French Liner LA Gascogne, June 6, 1891 and returned by Inman Line, “City of New York”, August 19. Visited the Spielman home in Scherzheim, saw John Spielman (502). Sales manger for Missouri for Bucks Stove & Range Co., St. Louis, 1892-1909, same for Beckwith Co., Dowajac, Michigan, 1909-1926. First salesman to cover his territory by auto, 1903, “Autocar”. He has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. Member of the American Philitalic Society and the Society and the I. P. A. and the S. P. A., and district and Inter-State Stamp Clubs. As a boy with postage stamps as a hobby he has developed in to a national authority on old U. S. Postage stamps, attends national stamp conventions and shows, has been a speaker at many such gatherings.
He is an ardent sportsman, hunting and fishing; however, wild life conservation is his major theme, in the quarter of a century past he has had 22 carloads of fish from the state and government hatcheries put into the 3 city reservoirs beside stocking local streams. He organized the Walton Club (http://www.thewaltonclub.com/history.html) and secured a long lease on a stand-by city reservoir and 120 acres of city land which the club developed with paved roads, club house, cottages and golf links. As president he secured 1400 paid members to the Walton Club. As a young man he was solo coronetist in the C. B. & Q. R. R. Band, in 1909 with a partner he organized the Orpheum circuit with theatres in Fairfield, Ft. Madison, Muscatine and Centerville. Was vice-president of the Santa Fe Land Co., owners of 27,000 acres and the townsite of Santa Fe, Isles of Pines, Cuba. President of the Iowa-Texas Fruit Co., operating 1300 acres of acres of fruit elberta peaches and cotton at Big Sandy, Texas, In 1915 following the death of his father he was elected a director of the First National Bank, Fairfield, a position he still holds. Married Harriet M. Isreal (641) April 27, 1898. Since retiring they have spent most of their winters in California. Republican. Resides at 502 E. Burlington Street, U. S. Route 34, Fairfield, Iowa
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Claudia Mae Spielman, born May 25, 1868 at 400 S. First West St., (400 S. Main St.), daughter of John A. (511) and Christena (Hershberger) Spielman (521) Fairfield, Iowa. Family moved to a suburban home on West Burlington St., purchased from Rev. Andrew Axline, in 1869 and in 1899 moved back to 400 S. Main st. Attended Union School from D class in Room 1 to A class in Room 12. Graduated from high school May 28 1886. attended persons College 2 years, graduated from midland College, Atcheson, Kansas, BS degree, June 10, 1897 at Fairfield. Lived 7 years in Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Went to Los Angeles, Calif., January 1905. Joined the Lutheran Church in Fairfield about 1884. Now member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Republican. Resides at Rampart Apartments, 601 S. Rampart St., Los Angeles.
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S. L. Bella Spielman, born October 4, 1871 at Fairfield, Iowa daughter of John A. (511) and Christena (Hershberger) Spielman (521) Graduated Fairfield High school, Conservatory of Music, Chicago. She has been active since girlhood in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, leader, director and soloist in chair, dean of music. President of Missionary society and Ladies Aid society, Member of committee in charge of new church, 1927. Member of music, art charity, bridge and improvement clubs. Member of P. E. O. Sisterhood Chapter C. Presented a reading alcove in the Library Building of Carthage Collage as a memorial to her parents. Married Dillon Turney (643) October 3, 1894 at Fairfield, parents of 3 children (785-87). As a bride she occupied a new home until her death in Methodist General Hospital, Des Moines, Dec. 1, 1943, Entombed at Turney Mausoleum, Fairfield. Iowa.
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Many Alice Geiger, born September 10, 1857 at Louden, Iowa, parents were prominent farmers and Lutherans. Attended Carthage College 1880-81. Married Henry A. Spielman (631) December 22, 1887 at Tipton. Parents of 2 children (772-73). Has traveled extensively with her husband.
Lived at Fairfield, St. Louis, Topeka, moved to California about 1915, member Fifth Church of Christ Scientist, resides at 1746 N. Stanley avenue, Hollywood, (Los Angeles) California.
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Kathryn Aletha Voorhies, born October 2, 1866, at Le Grand, Iowa, daughter of John H. and Susan S. (Jewett) Voorhies – the father from and early Dutch family (Van Voorhies) and the mother a Colonial family of New England. The family moved to Fairfield in 1877. Attended Parsons College and Commercial College at Iowa City. Married John G. Spielman (632) April 27, 1892, in the home of her uncle, Senator James F. Wilson. Parents of 2 children (777-78). Lived at Athes, Penna. 1891-94. Pittsburg 1894-1902, Chicago 1902-12, Long Beach 1913. Member Congregational Church, P. E. O. Sisterhood – Chapter B Fairfield, 1890 chapter A Chicago 1910, chapter G Long Beach 1913. Died May 26, 1936, Long Beach. Buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Los Angeles.
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Rev. Christian Shaffer McElhinny, born September 10, 1866 in Fairfield, Iowa, son of Robert McElhinny a pioneer merchant and property owner. Graduated from Parsons College ’80, spent 2 years at Allegheny Theological seminary and graduated from McCormick Theological seminary and ordained by Presbyterian Church, served at Seymour, Chariton, Columbus Junction and Montezume, Iowa. Married October 15, 1889, to Carrie E. Spielman (633) at Fairfield, parents of 3 daughters (780-82). Pastor for 13 years of churches at Mt. Zion and Bentonsport during which time he resided at 95 Main street, Fairfield. Died near Mt. Zion August 20, 1909. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Rev. Harry C. Whiting, M. D., born July 10, 1865 at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, son of a pioneer banker of that city. He comes of a family of which it has been written “There is no family in America today of Anglo – American stock which traces a more notable or distinguished lineage than Whiting”. The family came from England in the 1600’s. Rev. Whiting took his preparatory and freshman year at Parsons College and graduated from Androve Academy ’84. Northwestern Medical College (C.M.C.) M. D. ’88, where he was a roommate of Dr. Charles Mayo, Rochester, Minn. Upon graduating he was placed in charge of the first medical mission in Chicago, after several years he went to New York for a special course in N. Y. Medical College. Practiced in Burlington, Iowa, 2 years and then to California, 1894-96, for his health. In 1897 he toured Asia and returned to practiced at Santa Cruz as and eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, in March 1903, after 5 years of successful practice he retired and was ordained as a minister of the Presbyterian Church by a special committee of the San Jose Presbyterian. Went to Korea as medical missionary at Pyongyang, built and operated a hospital at Chai Ryng, Korea, here his wife Elizabeth (Fuller) Whiting died leaving a daughter (Harriette, wife of Rev. Anson Gills). He returned to the United Sates in 1919 and on January 16, 1920, married Mrs. Carrie Spielman McElhinny (633) at Ottumwa, Iowa. Since returning to U. S. he has been a Crusader against Japanese aggression in Korea and China, has pointed out Japanese duplicity, political ego and plans for world conquest. He has addressed about 3000 civic and service clubs, colleges, and church organizations and traveled over 175,000 miles by train, bus and auto to do it. Since 1928 he has been the pastor of the Presbyterian churches at Brighton, Libertyville, and Cross Lanes. Died Aug 1945- age 80.
His services are much in demand at weddings and funerals. His hobby since boyhood had been mineralogy and he is and authority on that science. He has a very extensive collection of fine crystals from many countries. Resides at 602 S. Main street, Fairfield, Iowa. Died Aug 18, 1945 age 80.
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Harriet M. Israel, born May 28, 1876, at Fairfield, Iowa, daughter of Robert and Annie Esther (White) Israel. Educated in public and high school. Married Fredrick A. Spielman (634) April 27, 1898 at Fairfield. Recreation is a flower garden, has a fine collection of postage stamps and has attended stamp conventions is most of the major cities from New York to California. Episcopal church, member of chapter C. P. E. O. Sisterhood. Her hobby is feeding and taming birds, has had many pictures taken of birds eating out of her hand or resting on her head or shoulder. Resides at 502 East Burlington street, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Fredrick William Garrison, born March 6, 1870, Green Island, Albany Country, New York, son of William Henry and Helen Maria (Uhle) Harrison. Family moved to Shenandoah, Iowa. He engaged in the retail drug business at Fairfield about 7 years. Educated in High school and Western Normal College, Shenandoah, degree of B.D. Illinois College of Pharmacy, Chicago, Ill., Class of 1892 was honor man in his class and received a gold medal for excellence in scholarship. A registered pharmacist in Iowa. Member California State Board of Pharmacy. Married Claudia Mae Spielman (635) March 10, 1897, moved to Sioux Falls, S. D., in 1897 as traveling salesman for William S. Merrill Chemical Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, with middle west territory, and in 1905 was made Pacific Coast manager for the same company with headquarters at Los Angeles, Calif. Retired from active business in 1933. He is a member and officer in Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Is a mason and an ardent Republican. Resides at 601 S. Rampart Blvd., Los Angeles, California.
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Dillon Turney, born October 10, 1866 at Trenton, Iowa, son of Jowl and Sarah Margaret (Parent) Turney. Educated local school and Burlington Business College. Entered wagon manufacturing business with his father at Trenton, came to Fairfield when the business known as Joel Turney & Co. moved there in 1888 after a fire had destroyed the Trenton plant. In 1887 they experienced a destructive fire and in 1907 a similar visitation cost a heavy loss. At the death of the senior member Dillon became head and manger of the business. They were prosperous and had a high rating for integrity. The Charter Oak Wagon was built on that integrity. They built about 6000 wagons a year. He with his mother and Mr. J. H. Montgomery were the sole owners. He married S. L. Bella Spielman (636) October 3, 1894, they were the parents of 3 children (785-87). He was a director of the First National Bank and the Iowa State Savings Bank. Campaign manager for the first Red Cross Drive, Secretary of the committee that build the Jefferson County Hospital, director or member of many civic improvements and a contributor to all worthy appeals, he was Fairfield’s number 1 citizen. President Iowa Manufactures Association, 1909, delegate to the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress, San Antonio 1910. Member Lutheran Church, conservative Republican. Died May 28, 1931. Buried in Turney Mausoleum, Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield.
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Margaret Craff, born March 8, 1861 at Lockridge, Iowa, daughter of John M. (522) and Caroline (Spielman) Craff (513). Educated rural schools of Germanville. Married J. Adam Sinn (651) May 14, 1885, moved to a nearby farm. Parents of 6 children (790-95). She died September 2, 1919, buried in Lutheran Church cemetery at Germanville, Iowa.
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John F, Craff, born October 9, 1865 at Germanville, Iowa son of John M. (522) and Caroline (Spielman) Craff (513). Educated at local schools. Member Lutheran Church, Elks Club. In 1899 he bought the general merchandise store established in Germanville in 1859 by his uncle, John A. Spielman (511). This he conducted successfully, selling it in 1914. He operated a creamery and butter factory for some years, was president of a local bank at Pleasant Plain. Married Emma Kientz (652), daughter of a pioneer farmer. January 4, 1892, they were the parents of 2 children (799-7100). Moved to Fairfield and was assistant steward of the Jefferson County Farm. Died at the Jefferson County Hospital, Fairfield, December 31, 1935, buried in Lutheran Church cemetery at Germanville.
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Emma Craff, born January 7, 1867 at Germanville, Iowa, daughter of John M. Lutheran Church. Died February 19, 1886 and buried in Lutheran Church cemetery, Germanville.
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Adelia Craff, born January 3, 1869 at Germanville, Iowa, daughter of John M. (522) and Caroline (Spielman) Craff (513). Educated local schools. Married David Werner (653) November 28, 1889, parents of 2 daughters (7102-03). Died October 24, 1894. buried in Lutheran cemetery. Germanville.
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William A. Craff, born October 19, 1871 at Germanville, Iowa, son of John M. (522) and Caroline (Spielman) Craff (513). Attended schools district No. 5 and Iowa State College At Ames. He bought the original John Spielman (404) farm November 28, 1906 and has been a successful farmer and stockman. Married Katie L. Baumgarther (654) August 26, 1903, they are the parents of 3 Children (7105-07). Member of the Hope Lutheran Church. Republican. Recreation, hunting and fishing. Residence, Germanville, R. F. D. 2, via Brighton, Iowa.
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Edward T. Craff, born April 5, 1873 at Germanville, Iowa, son of John M. (522) and Caroline (Spielman) Craff (513). Educated local rural schools and Pleasant Plain Academy. Married Sophia B. Haber (655) at Oskaloosa February 27, 1901, parents of 3 children (7110-12). Farmer at Germanville, Oskaloosa and Lockridge. Lutheran Church at Germanville and transferred to Trinity Lutheran at Lockridge. Interested in reading and fishing. Died November 5, 1935 and buried at Lockridge.
Lily Mae Craff, born September 22, 1880 at Germanville, daughter of John M. (522) and Caroline (Spielman) Craff (513). Educated at rural schools No. 5, member of Hope Lutheran Church at Germanville, Ladies Aid society, resides on a 2 acres place which she devotes to flowers. Republican, Germanville, R.F.D. 2, via Brighton.
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J. Adam Sinn, born January 11, 1863 at Germanville, Iowa. Farmer on Sect. 26 Walnut Township, married Margaret Craff (644) May 14, 1886, parents of 6 children (790-95). Resides near Germanville.
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Emma Kientz, born February 28, 1872 near Germanville, Iowa. Daughter of a family that settled in Walnut Township at an early day. Married John F. Craff (645) January 4, 1892, parents of 2 children (799-7100). Lutheran. Resides with her daughter Mrs. Willis Wood (7100), 302 South C. street, Fairfield, Iowa.
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David Werner, married Adelia Craff (647) November 1889 at Germanville, Iowa. Farmer Parents of 2 children (7102-03).
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Katie L. Baumgartner, born April 21, 1878, Germanville, Iowa, daughter of Christian Baumgartner. Educated in rural schools. Married William Craff (648) August 26, 1903 by Rev. E. Gentner, parents of 3 children (7105-07). Lutheran. Resides on farm at Germanville, R. F. D. 2, Brighton.
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Sophia B. Haber, born November 11, 1879, Merrimac, Iowa. Family moved to Oskaloosa where she attended fourth ward school. Seamstress, married Edward T. Craff (649) February 27, 1901, moved to Germanville, parents of 3 children (7110-12). Later moved to Lockridge and Mt. Pleasant. Member Trinity Lutheran Church, Lockridge. Interested in sewing and needle work. Resides 104 S. Van Buren street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
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Maggie Clark, born Fairfield, Iowa about 1867, daughter of William (523) and Maria (Spielman) Clark (515). Died at the age of about 5 years.
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Johnnie Clark, born Fairfield, Iowa about 1870, son of William (523) and Maria (Spielman) Clark (515). Lived about one year.
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Cora B. Heaton, born April 27, 1868, Fairfield, Iowa, daughter of James M. (524) and Emilia (Spielman) Heaton (516). Married Albert L. Troxel (662) Burlington, parents of 2 daughters (7114-15). Died in Burlington.
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John Albert Heaton, born July 21, 1869 at Fairfield, Iowa, son of James M. (524) and Emilia (Spielman) Heaton (516). Went to Burlington 1875, where he finished high school and business college. Employed with Philips & Hawkins, hats and mens furnishings 1884-97. Traveling salesman for Taylor & Parrott, hats and gloves, Chica 1897-99. Manager and buyer for John L. Wright & Co. Mens furnishings, Des Monies 1899-1911. Married Nina Kennick, February 22. (663) Quarter Master-Sergeant Co. H., 2nd Regiment. Iowa National Guard. Superintendent of parks and public property, City of Des Moines, 1915-19. City treasurer, Des Monies, 1915-19. Real estate with the Grand Ave. Realty Co., 623½ S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 1919-1933. Manager Grand Avenue Realty Building 1933 to date. Member Masonic and Elks Lodges, Lutheran Church, Burlington, Republican. Interested in usual outdoor sports, baseball, football, fishing, golf. Resides 623½ S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif.
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Sarah E. Heaton, born November 5, 1870 at Fairfield, Iowa. Daughter of James M. (524) and Emilia (Spielman) Heaton (516). At age of 5 family moved to Burlington where she was educated and confirmed in the Lutheran church and later affiliated with the Congregational church. Joined chapter P of P. E. O. 1902 and E. C. Blackman Chapter No. 306 O. E. S. Married Charles Howard Walker (664) May 28, 1913 and moved to Chicago where she demitted to Chapt. A of P. E. O. and Queen Esther Chapt. No. 41 of O. E. S.
She is a member of Ladies Aux. Of St. Bernard Commandery No. 35. In all of these bodies she is active. Recreation ice skating and dancing. Resides at 1450 Balmoral Ave., Chicago, Ill.
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James H. Heaton, born Burlington, Iowa, son of James M. (524) and Emilia (Spielman) Heaton (516). Died in infancy.
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Albert L. Troxel, born January 14, 1862 at Anville, Penna. Married Cora B. Heaton (658) Oct. 25, 1887 at Burlington, parents of 2 daughters (7114-15). Furniture dealer in partnership with his father. Moved to California in 1943.
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Nina Kennick, married John A. Heaton (659) February 22 at Des Monies. Not now a member of the Family.
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Charles Howard Walker, born Dec. 4, 1870 in Burlington, Iowa, youngest son of David C. and Julia Walker. Educated in public schools. Married Sarah E. Heaton (660) May 28, 1913, employed in railroad work with the C. & N. W. Ry. In Chicago. In 1907 went to San Francisco to assist in the General Office of the Union Pac. Ry. in their recovery from the 1906 earthquake, returned to the C. & N. W. Ry. and in 1911 took a position in the accounting and traffic dept. of the Quaker Oats Co., Chicago, was pensioned in 1939. A staunch Republican, joined the Masonic Order in Chicago in 1906, belongs to all bodies including 32nd degree, active on drill team of commandry and shrine. Quartermaster of Shrine Patrol-148 men and of Oriental consisting of 40 men, and has charge of Ushers of Shrine. With his wife has attended many conventions of the Shrine in Calif. And the coast, Canada and Cuba. Resides at 1450 Balmoral ave., Chicago.
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Albert John Repass, born Oct. 4, 1877 at Burlington, Iowa, son of Martin A. (525) and Louise (Spielman) Repass (519). Died August 6, 1878 at Burlington.
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M. E. Gertrude Spielman, born Aug. 5, 1869 at Capitol University, Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Prof. John H. (527) and Katharine (Schiff) Spielman (534). Married Ephraim D. Hoffman (673) Sept. 8, 1897 in Columbus. Parents of 3 children (7118-20). Address 2915 Lathrop avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
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John Herbert Spielman, born Sept. 2 1871 at Cincinnati, Ohio, son of John H. (527) and Katharine (Schiff) Spielman (534).Graduated form the grammar school of Capitol Univ. 1887, practicing Architect, Columbus in the ‘90’s, designed prominent hotel and theater buildings. Married Jean Badger Obetz (674) June 4, 1896, after her death married Josephine /Unknown/ (675) in Cincinnati.
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C. Edward Spielman, born June 5, 1873 at Canal Winchester, Ohio, son of . John H. (527) and Katharine (Schiff) Spielman (534). Died July 14, 1 873 at Canal Winchester.
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Rev. Walter Loy Spielman, D. D. born Sept. 5, 1874 at Canal Winchester, son of John H. (527) and Katharine (Schiff) Spielman (534). Graduated form Capitol Univ. 1893 and from Lutheran Theological Seminary 1896. Ordained to the ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Doctor of Divinity conferred in 1924 by Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio. Parents of 4 children (7123-26).
Has served as pastor of S. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus. O. 1898-1907. President of St. Paul’s Theological Seminary. Hickory, N. C. 1907, St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Logan, O. 1911. Sugar Grove 1917, Miamisburg 1921-29, then to Marietta, O. 1929 as pastor of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Resides at 103 Scammel Sta., Marietta, Ohio.
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Clara A. Spielman, born Oct. 4, 1875 at Canal Winchester, O., daughter of . John H. (527) and Katharine (Schiff) Spielman (534). Educated at Columbus, O., High School and Normal School, taught in public school 9 years. Married Dr. C. W. Manss (677) May 18 1905, parents of a son (7130). Member of Lutheran Church. Resides at 4360 Carnation Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Otto Milton Spielman, born July 14, 1877 at Canal Winchester, Ohio son of John H. (527) and Katharine (Schiff) Spielman (534). At the age of about 2 years the family moved to Cincinnati and 4 or 5 years later moved to Columbus where be finished grade school and 2 years in high school. Married Lorrie B. McClary (678). April 20, 1904 at Columbus, parents of 3 children (7132-34). As a boy was interested in making electric toys and motors, from 16 to 21 was employed in house electric wiring. In 1898 entered the electrical department of the Jeffery Manuf. Co. Largest designers and builders of coal mining machinery and equipment, spent one year for them at Glen Roy installing complete electrical equipment in 2 large coal mines. In 1903 in partnership with J. T. Wolfley organized the Columbus Electric Works which operated quite successfully for 25 years until the death of Mr. Wolfely when he became sole owner in 1940. In 1913 in company with 4 others a corporation was chartered to manufacture Automatic Re-closing Circuit Breakers, after several years the developed electric refrigeration controls for ice boxes and heat control for automobiles. In 1935 this corporation joined with the Kelvinator Co. now nash-Kelvinator and incorporated as Ranco Inc. with O. M. Spielman president, since Jan. 1, chairman of the board, At present are 98% on defense articles – binoculars, bomb release magnets, altimeters, pressure gauges etc. Own a modern factory at 561-641 W. 5th ave. Employ 1900 men and women. On Jan. 19, 1943, received the Army and Navy Production Award ”E”. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church, member of the Board of Regents of Capitol Univ. for 20 years, President of the Executive Board and now a member of the Investment Board of the American Lutheran Church, deacon and President of the Officers of the Congregation of St. Marks Lutheran Church, resides 1280 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio.
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Bertha Henrietta Spielman, born January 20, 1879 at Canal Winchester, C., daughter of John H. (527) and Katharine (Schiff) Spielman (534). Member Lutheran Church, died March 21, 1925 at Columbus and buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati.
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Ephraim D. Hoffman, born Oct. 24, 1867 at Rochester, N. Y. Married M. E. Gertrude Spielman (666) September 8, 1897 in Columbus, parent of 3 children (7118-20). Grocery merchant in Columbus and later in Detroit. Died and buried in Detroit, Michigan, 1936.
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Jean Badger Obetz, born Oct. 1, 1876, Columbus, Married John H. Spielman (667) June 4, 1896, moved to Cincinnati where she died September 18, 1925, buried in spring Grove Cemetery.
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Josephine /Unknown/, married J. H. Spielman (667) Cincinnati. No other information available.
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Katharine Bridge, born March 28, 1872 in Excello, O., daughter of Erasmus and Sophia W. (Eisenmenger) Bridge. Married Rev. Walter Loy Spielman, D. D. (669) August 24, 1899 in Excello, parents of 4 children (7123-26). Has assisted her husband in the Lutheran Church in various cities. Member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Resides 103 Scammel Sta., Marietta, Ohio.
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Dr. C. W. Manss, born March 24, 1877 in Cincinnati, O. son of Louis and Phoebe Manss. Married Clara A. Spielman (670) May 18 1905 in Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio.
<678>
Lottie B. McClary, born May 22, 1885 in Columbus, O., educated in Logan grade and high schools. Married Otto M. Spielman (671) April 20, 1904 parents of 3 children (7132-34). Talented musician, member of Lutheran Church and Capitol Univ. Choirs, Interested in art and flowers. Resides at 1280 Indianola avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
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Mary Amelia Hockman, born July 13, 1870 at Carrolton, O., daughter of Rev. Milton H. (535) and Henrietta (Spielman) Hockman (528). Died in July, 1870, at Carrolton, Ohio.
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M. C. Hortense Muller, born May 26, 1868 at Lancaster, O., daughter of Rev. Paul H. (536) and Amelia (Spielman) Muller (529). Attended school at Marion, the eldest of 6 musical children she was pianist for the quartet, Emma-contralto, Alberta-lyric soprano, Herbert-bass, Milton-pure tenor, Luther, the youngest, conductor. Organist and chair director for years in the parishes served by her father. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1986 where she married Harlan A. Campbell (686) October 20, 1909. Member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Resides at 420 N. Delrose Ave., Wichita.
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Amelia Emma Mueller, born October %, 1870 at Logan, O., daughter of Rev. Paul H. (536) and Amelia (Spielman) Muller (529). Married Rev. George Gerlaw Clark, D. D. (687) at Wichita, Kan., April 16, 1918. Attended Merger Convention of Lutheran Churches in N. Y. in 1918. Active in missionary work in Kansas Synod, treasurer 6 years. Vice President 2 years, delegate to Biennial Convention in Salisbury, N.C. 1924. Member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Resides at 420 N. Delrose Ave., Wichita, Kansas.
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Alberta H. Mueller, born August 28, 1872 in Trenton, O., daughter of Rev. Paul H. (536) and Amelia (Spielman) Muller (529). The family moved to Wichita in 1896. Employed in secretarial work, and later in charge of Safe Deposit Vaults of the Fourth national bank of Wichita for 14 years. Member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Resides at 420 N. Delrose Ave., Wichita, Kansas.
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Paul Herbert Muller, born February 1, 1874 at Trenton, O., son of Rev. Paul H. (536) and Amelia (Spielman) Mueller (529). Married Agda Kjelin (688) October 20, 1902 in Brooklyn, N. Y. After her death he married Helen A. Cantwell (689) March 14, 1915, parents of a son (7136). As a young man in Ohio he was a member of the Choral Society, singing in oratories.
At the age of 21 secured a position with Brown, Durrell & Co., Boston, transferred to their N. Y. Office. Active member of the Church of the Intercession, 155th Street & Broadway. N. Y., taught a class of boys. Member of Walter Damrosh Choral Society, sang with them at the dedication of Grant’s Tomb. Studied voice under Oscar Sanger, N. Y. Soloist in Lutheran Church Chair. Resides at 56 Chestnut Ave., Park Ridge, New Jersey.
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Milton C. s. Mueller, born Aug. 3, 1876 at Marion, O., son of Rev. Paul H. (536) and Amelia (Spielman) Mueller (529). Educated at Delphos, O., and Crafis Institute, Lancaster, member Lutheran Church Delphos. Musician with a pure tenor voice at time of his death a good position with Brown, Durrel & Co., N. Y., awaited his recovery. Died May 27, 1897 at Delphos, buried in Forest Rose Cemetery.
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Luther E. Mueller, born July 19, 1883 at Loudonville, O., son of Rev. Paul H. (536) and Amelia (Spielman) Mueller (529). Educated at Fairmount College-now Wichita University. A brilliant student, a peer in his class. Member of Episcopal Church, active in church work and music, died October 4, 1902 at Wichita, Kansas, buried in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio.
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Harlan A. Campbell, born October 10, 1857 at Loogoote, Indiana, son of John C. L. and Emily (Brooks) Campbell. Father was a Captain in the 80th Indiana Infantry and assistant surgeon in First heavy Artillery, Mother was a school teacher. Employed as a passenger conductor on Missouri Pacific Ry. at Nevada, Mo., and Ottawa, Kan. Married M. C. Hortense Mueller (680) October 20, 1909 at Wichita, Kansas, where he died December 14, 1920 and was buried at Nevada, Mo.
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Rev. George Gerlaw Clark, D. D., born March 3, 1857 near Troy, Ohio, son of Benjamin E. and Frances (Gerlach) Clark, farmers near Dayton, Ohio. Educated Wittenberg College M. A. ’87, Hamma Divinity School ’90, Doctor of Divinity, Lutheran Church. At the direction of the president of the Synod he canvassed Wichita and in February, 1909 organized St. Paul’s Lutheran Congregation, built the present church and served as pastor until January, 1922. He served as pastor and built churches at Bellevue, Ken. And Lynchburg, Ohio. Delegate to Chicago Convention 1917, called to merge three Lutheran Synods, these Delegates continued to a Merger Convention in N. Y. City where General Council, General Synod and General Synod South were united into United Lutheran Church in America 1918. Pastor of the Lutheran Church at Canon City, Colorado at time of his death at Rochester, Minn., December 19, 1931. Buried at Dayton, Ohio.
<688>
Agda Kjelin, born July 27, 1881 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Came to United States, married Paul Herbert Mueller (683) October 20, 1902 in Brooklyn, N. Y., where she died in April, 1910.
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Helen A. Cantwell, born January 15, 1884 in New York City. Married Paul Herbert Mueller (683) March 14, 1915 in New York City, parents of a son (7136). Resides at 56 Chestnut Ave., Park Ridge, New Jersey.
<690>
Prof. William Carl Spielman, born February 12 1882, Lancaster, O., son of William C. (530) and Elizabeth (Haubert) Spielman (537). University of Cincinnati. A. B. ’05; John Hopkins University, post graduate student 1911-15, A. M. ’15; University of Michigan, summer student 1928 and 1929; Head of Department of History Carthage College, Illinois, 1916-.. Married Esther A. Carlson (692) Rockford, Ill., September 11, 1918, parents of a daughter (7137). Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Secretary of Council. Interest, music.
<691>
Milton Hockman Spielman, born November 11, 1887, Cincinnati, Ohio, son of William C. (530) and Elizabeth (Haubert) Spielman (537). Educated in public schools of Cincinnati and Perdue University, B. S. in E. E. ‘ll. Married Lydia Marie Heine (693) November 11, 1915 at Fort Wayne, Ind. Parents of 4 children (7139-42). Member Grace Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Vice President and General Manager of Black & Decker Electric Co., Kent, Ohio. Rotarian, Republican. Resides at Silver Lake, Rfd. #2, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
<692>
Esther A. Carlson, born Rockford, Ill., March 24, 1883, daughter of Elfred and Clara Carlson, of Sweden. Carthage College A. B. ’13. Married W. Carl Spielman (690) September 11, 1918 at Rockford. Parents of a daughter (7137). Active in College and alumni affairs. Member Trinity Lutheran Church, P. E. C. Sisterhood, Am. Association of Univ. Women, Woman’s Club. Interest, Literature. Died February 29, 1944 at Carthage, buried at Rockford, Ill.
<693>
Lydia Marie Heine, born April 1, 1891 at Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of Fredrick C. and Augusta (Stoppenhager) Heine. Educated Fort Wayne public schools and International Business College. Married Milton H. Spielman (691) November 11, 1915 at Fort Wayne. Parents of 4 children (7139-42). Member of Grace Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Resides at Silver Lake, Rfd, #2, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
<694>
C. Edward Spielman, II, born September 1, 1884, at Cincinnati, son of C. Edward (531) and Mary (Otte) Spielman (538). Married Hilda Goebel (697) May 9, 1907 at Cincinnati, parents of a son (7145). Died December 18, 1918 at Cincinnati, buried Spring Grove Cemetery.
<695>
Hortense E. Spielman, born August 3, 1889 at Cincinnati, Ohio, Daughter of C. Edward (531) and Mary (Otte) Spielman (538). Education 4 years in the College of Music, Cincinnati. Family moved to Columbus in 1907 where she married Roy Eggleston Thompson (698) June 12, 1912, parents of 2 children (7147-48). Member of Walnut Hills English Lutheran Church. Address, 2702 Eden Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.
<696>
Howard Milton Spielman, born November 8, 1891 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of C. Edward (531) and Mary (Otte) Spielman (538). Educated in public schools and Ohio Mechanical Institute, Cincinnati and State University of Ohio, Columbus. Married Helen Serena Stewart (699) in Covington, Kentueky, June 14, 1922, parents of a daughter (7150). Vice President Thompson Hardwood Lumber Co. Lieut., U. S. Air service 1917-19. 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. Republican. Member Walnut Hills English Lutheran Church. Interested in music, art and literature. Resides at 124 Hosea Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
<669>
Hilda Geobel, born January 29, 1884 at Cincinnati, Ohio. Married C. Edward Spielman, II, (694) May 9, 1907 at Cincinnati, parents of a son (7145). Address, Mrs. Charles E. Spielman, Jr., 3446 Burch Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.
<698>
Roy Eggleston Thompson, born December 2, 1886 at Cincinnati, son of JohnNorris and Julia Elizabeth Thompson. Educated in Cincinnati. Married Hortense E. Spielman (695) June 12, 1912, parents of 2 children (7147-48). President Thompson Hardwood Lumber Co., Cincinnati, and the Hart Thompson Lumber Co., of Barbourville, Ken. Member Masonic Lodge, Shrine, Syrian Temple and Walnut Hills English Lutheran Church. Address, 2702 Eden Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.
<699>
Helen S. Stewart, born August 24, 1900 at Covington, Kentucky. Married Howard M. Spielman (696) in Covington, June 14 1922, parents of a daughter (7150). Resides at 124 Hosea St., Cincinnati.
<6100>
Amelia Lydia Spielman, born January 27, 1892 at Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of George D. (532) and Cecelia (Haubert) Spielman (539). Died March 20, 1892, buried in Spring Grove Cemetery.
6101 Authur H. Spielman, born October 7, 1893 at Cincinnati, Ohio son of George D. (532) and Cecelia (Haubert) Spielman (539). Enlisted Company C., 56 Infantry, A. E. F., France, wounded in battle. Died January 22, 1925 in U. S. Veterans Hospital, Chillcothe, Ohio, buried with Military honors by the American Legion in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio.
<6102>
Mary Edith Spielman, born June 10, 1895 at Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of George D. (532) and Cecelia (Haubert) Spielman (539). Educated at Lancaster, Salem, Va., and the University of Cincinnati, graduating June 1918 in school of nursing and health. Nurse in first World War at Camp Sevier, S. C. Married Clyde Otto Ritchie (6104) May 24, 1920, parents of a son (7151). Her husband died and she married William Harold Bell (6105) in St, Peter’s Lutheran Church, Lancaster, September 19, 1925, parents of a son (7152). Adopted Clyde Otto Ritchie (7151) in 1931 as Clyde Ritchie Bell and adopted a baby girl as Patricia Ann Bell (7153) April 6, 1932. Member of First Baptist Church. Address, Mrs. W. H. Bell, 851 Lakeshore Drive, Ashville, N. C.
<6103>
Georgina Dorothea Spielman, born September 12, 1896 at Lancaster, daughter of George D. (532) and Cecelia (Haubert) Spielman (539). Died Lancaster August 8, 1901, buried Forest Rose Cemetery.
<6104>
Clyde Otto Ritchie, born October 5, 1893 at Mt. Pleasant, N. C., son of Luther and Sarah Ritchie. Rocnoke College, Salem Va. B. S. ’15. Lutheran. Died February 16, 1923 at Ashville, buried Mt. Pleasant. Married Mary e. Spielman (6102) May 24, 1920, parents of a son (7151)
<6105>
William Horlod Bell, born April 24, 1899 at Ashville High school and business administration. Married Mary Edith (Spielman) Ritchie (6102) September 19, 1925 at Lancaster, Ohio, parents of a son (7152) and two adopted children (7151-53). Member First Baptist Church. Owner of Bell Motor Company, since 1923. Address, 851 Lakeshore Drive, Ashville, N. C.
<6105a>
/Unknown/ Kientz, children of Christian (540) and /Unknown/ (Shafer) Kientz (542), said to have been a number of children. No other information available.
<6105b>
/Unknown/ Knerr, children of George (543) and Christena (Kientz) Knerr (541), said to have been 2 children. No other information.
<6106>
Louisa Caroline (Knoesal) Knasel, born August 9, 1872 near Anna, Ohio, daughter of Fredrick (544) and Julia (Hagelberger) Knasel (547). Married August Brain (6111). Address, Mrs. August Braun, Kettersville, Shelby County, Ohio.
<6107>
George Peter (Knoesal) Knasel, born December 21, 1874 near Anna, Ohio, son of Fredrick (544) and Julia (Hagelberger) Knasel (547). Educated in local schools. Married Ida Brockman (6112) August 16, 1903 at Sidney, parents of 3 children (7155-57). Owns and operates 120 acre farm near Anna. Democrat. Member St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, address R. R. 1, Anna, Ohio.
<6108>
Emma Bell (Knoesal) Knasel, born August 31, 1877 near Anna, Ohio, daughter of Fredrick (544) and Julia (Hagelberger) Knasel (547). Died December 25, 1880, buried in Pearl Cemetery.
<6109>
Mary (Knoesal) Knasel, born July 11, 1883 near Anna, Ohio, daughter of Fredrick (544) and Julia (Hagelberger) Knasel (547). Died June, 1896 (?).
<6110>
Maggie (Knoesal) Knasel, born August 19, 1886 near Anna, Ohio, daughter of Fredrick (544) and Julia (Hagelberger) Knasel (547). Member of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church. Lives in Anna, Ohio.
<6111>
August Braun, married Louisa c. Kansel (6106), Ketterville, Ohio.
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Ida Brockman, born January 16, 1879 at Botkins, Ohio, daughter of Gerhard and Sophia Margaret (Hener) Brockman. Educated in local schools, member of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church. Married George P. Knasel (6107) August 16, 1903, parents of 3 children (7155-57). Address Mrs. G. P. Knasel, R. R. 1, Anna, Ohio.
<6113>
Mary Elizabeth Knoesal (Knasel), born December 25, 1878 in Shelby County, Ohio, daughter of Michael (546) and Margaret (E11) Knoesal (548). Member of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church. Married Theodore Ehrhardt (6119) August 15, 1901, parents of 2 children (7159-60). Died December 4, 1904 at Sidney, buried in Sidney.
<6114>
George Fredrick Knoesal (Knasel), born January 11, 1881 Shelby County, Ohio, son of Michael (546) and Margaret (E11) Knoesal (548). Died February 16, 1882. Buried in Anna, Ohio.
<6115>
Clara Julian Knoesal (Knasel), born December 11, 1882 in Shelby County, Ohio, daughter of Michael (546) and Margaret (E11) Knoesal (548). Educated in local schools. Married Theodore Ehrhardt (6119) January 28, 1906, parents of 2 children (7161-62), also raised 2 children of her husband by his first wife (6113), her sister. After the death of her husband she married Michael James Carr (6120) Employed as a sales lady, member Lutheran Church. Address, 26 N. Short St., Troy Ohio. (Married M. J. Carr on November 25, 1919.)
<6116>
Christena Knoesal (Knasel), born February 19, 1886, Shelby County, Ohio, daughter of Michael (546) and Margaret (Ell) Knoesal (548). Married Leonard Brandt (6121). Address, Mrs. Christena Brandt, 1211 McClellan St., Fort Wayne, Ind.
<6117>
Minnie Knoesal (Knasel), born January 16, 1888 near Anna, Ohio, daughter of Michael (546) and Margaret (E11) Knoesal (548). Her parents having died she lived in the family of Frank P. Hedrick for many years. Married Emil Ellerman (6122) May 6, 1943. Address. Mrs. Emil Ellerman, 728 S. Main Ave., Sidney, Ohio.
<6118>
Emma Knoesal (Knasel), born November 13, 1891 in Shelby County, O., daughter of Michael (546) and Margaret (Ell) Knoesal (548). When at the age of 4 months her mother died she was reared in the home of her uncle, Fredrick (544). She died November 15, 1931, near Anna.
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Theodore Ehrhardt, born February, 1878, son of Henry and Mary Ehrhardt. Married Mary Elizabeth Knoesal (6113) August 15, 1901, parents of 2 children (7159-60). After the death of his wife he married her sister, Clare Juliann, Knoesal (6115) January 28, 1906. They were the parents of 2 Children (7161-62). He died May 28, 1910, at Sidney.
<6120>
Michael James Carr, born in Providence, Rhode Island, Married Mrs. Clara Juliann (Knoesal) Ehrhardt (6115) November 25, 1919, at Sidney, Ohio, 867 S. Ohio St., where he died February 9, 1931.
<6121>
Leonard Brandt, born in Germany. Married Christena Knoesal (6116).
<6122>
Emil Ellerman, born in New Breman, Ohio. Married Minnie Knoesal (6117) May 6, 1943 at Sidney. 723 S. Main Ave., Sidney, Ohio.
<6123>
Emma Henrietts Spielman, born January 9, 1895 at Orrville, Ohio daughter of Fredrick M. (550) and Margaret S. (Bissell) Spielman (553). Family went to Orlando, Florida in 1918. Married Paul W. Benson (6125) February 14, 1920, parents of a daughter (7166).
<6124>
Fred William Spielman, born June 17, 1901 at Marietts, Ohio, son of Fredrick M. (550) and Margaret S. (Bissell) Spielman (553). High school education, painter. Married Lillian Esther Roberts (6126) December 29 1919, patents of a daughter (7167). Moved to Voorheesville, Albany County, New York in 1928. Instructor, U. S. Navy,.
<6125>
Paul W. Benson. Married Emma H. Spielman (6123) February 14, 1920, at Orlando, parents of a daughter (7166). Not now a member of the family.
<6126>
Lillian Esther Roberts, born June 16, 1902, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Roberts. High school and college education. Married Fred W. Spielman (6124) December 29, 1919 at Orlando, Fla., parents of a daughter (7167). Not now a member of the family.
<6127>
Robert Lowrie Spielman. Son of John W. (552) and Mary Anna (Lowrie) Spielman (554).
<701>
Maurice Anthony, born September 1, 1887 at West Creek, Douglas Country, Colorado, son of James (607) and Anna (Spielman) Anthony (602).
<702>
Wallace Anthony, born January 6, 1889 at Woodland Park, El Paso County, Colorado, son of James (607) and Anna (Spielman) Anthony (602).
<703>
Eva Edna Anthony, born March 6, 1890 at West Creek, daughter of James (607) and Anna (Spielman) Anthony (602).
<704>
Alice Anthony, born November 8, 1892 at West Creek, daughter of James (607) and Anna (Spielman) Anthony (602).
<705>
Helen Anthony, born February 2, 1904 at West Creek, daughter of James (607) and Anna (Spielman) Anthony (602).
<706>
Lewis Spielman, born August 27 1892 at West Creek son of John W. (603) and Stella (White) Spielman (608).
<707>
Elgean Spielman, born December 23, 1894 at Gillett, Colorado, daughter of John W. (603) and Stella (White) Spielman (608)
<708>
Arthur Spielman, born March 31, 1895 at Gillett, son of John W. (603) and Stella (White) Spielman (608).
<709>
George L. Spielman, born March 31 1895 at Gillett, son of John W. (603) and Stella (White) Spielman (608)
<710>
Paul V. Spielman, born February 28, 1902 at Gillett, son of John W. (603) and Stella (White) Spielman (608).
<711>
Cleo Louise Spielman, born April 3, 1892 at Woodland Park, El Paso County, Colorado, daughter of Lewis T. (604) and Zelota J. (Walker) Spielman (609). Married E. E. Phillips (713) at Golden, parents of 3 children (801-03). Moved to Butte, Montana, later to Los Angeles, Calif. Address 632 West 73rd St., Los Angeles.
<712>
Zelota Spielman, born October 12, 1894 at Woodland Park, daughter of Lewis T. (604) and Zelota J. (Walker) Spielman (609). Died February, 1896.
<713>
Elmer E. Philips, born August 30, 1886 at Wheeling, West Virginia, married Cleo L. Spielman (711) at Golden, Colorado, parents of 3 children (801-03), lived in Butte, Montana, later moved to Los Angeles. Since 1919 has been employed by the Los Angles Gas end Electric Company, plant foreman Southern California Gas Company, successors. Resides at 632 West 73rd St, Los Angeles.
<714>
Lucille Spielman, born May 8 1899 at Altman, Colorado, daughter of Lewis T. (604) and Edith (Kirkland) Spielman (610). Died October 1899.
<715>
Dells Irene Spielman, born November 22, 1901 at Woodland Park, daughter of Lewis T. (604) and Edith (Kirkland) Spielman (610). Married Clyde Denny (716) March 16, 1933 at Colorado Springs.
<716>
Clyde Denny, born March 18, 1898 at Lucas, Washington. Married Della I. Spielman (715) March 16, 1933 at Colorado Springs.
<717>
Dora Ethel Ricken, born November 27, 1885 at Woodland Park daughter of George (611) and Sarah F. (Spielman) Ricken (605). Married William E. Hambly (721) parents of a daughter (805) Married A. G. Myers (722). 115 N. 13th. Str. Colorado Springs.
<718>
Mabel E. Ricken, born November 18, 1887 at Woodland Park, daughter of George (611) and Sarah F. (Spielman) Ricken (605). Died January 13, 1893 at Woodland Park. Col.
<719>
George Lewis Ricken, born November 6, 1899 at Gillett, Colorado, son of George (611) and Sarah F. (Spielman) Ricken (605). Married Grover C. Shidler (723) January 29, 1907 at Colorado Springs. Parents of 5 children (807-11). 642½ W. 73rd. St. Los Angeles.
<720>
George Lewis Ricken, born November 6, 1899 at Gillett, Colorado, son of George (611) and Sarah F. (Spielman) Ricken (605). Colorado Springs High school 1919. Sales department of Cocacola Co. Died March 21, 1959, Colorado Springs.
<721>
William E. Hambly, born April 26, 1886 at Colorado Springs. Married Dora E. Ricken (717). Parents of a daughter (805) not now a member of the family.
<722>
A. G. Myers, born October 1, 1882 at Denver. Married Dora E. Ricken Hambly (717). Department Commander, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Colorado & Wyoming, 1930. Member of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. 115 N. 13th. St. Colorado Spgs.
<723>
Grover C. Shilder, born January 21, 1886 at Dayton, Iowa son of David and Carrie (Brock) Shilder. Married Minnie E. Ricken (719) January 29, 1907, parents of 5 children (807-11). Moved to Los Angeles January 3, 1943, Engineer P. E. Ry. Address 642½ West 73rd, Street. Los Angeles, Cal.
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Vernetta Spielman, born September 11, 1896 on the David Spielman ranch at Woodland Park. Daughter of George E. (606) and Cora (Dillon) Spielman (612). Came to Los Angeles 1921 where she married Stanley e. Johnson (726) February 28, 1922. Built a home in North Hollywood in 1936 at 12111 Laurel Terrace Drive.
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Glen David Spielman, born June 30, 1901 at Woodland Park, son of George E. (606) and Cora (Dillon) Spielman (612). Musical Education on Violin.
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Stanley Edward Johnson, born February 21, 1894 at South Bend, Ind. To Los Angeles November 1922 in the sales department Los Angeles Wholesale Drug Co. Married Vernetta Spielman (724) February 28, 1925. Resides at 12111 Laurel Terrace Drive, North Hollywood. Cal.
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Louise Spielman, born February 5, 1900 at Scherzheim, Baden Germany. Daughter of Fredrick (614) and Karolina (Wahl) Spielman (615) Married William Fritz (728) June 1, 1922, parents of 3 children (812-14) Member Lutheran Church, Scherzheim.
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William Fritz, born January 28 1899 at Scherzheim. Educated in German and English in local school and Strasburg. Wounded in action in World War I. Farmer. Married Louise Spielman (727) June 1, 1922. Acquired his father’s farm and house in Scherzheim. Parents of 3 children (812-14). Lutheran.
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Minnie Matilda Spielman, born August 21, 1879 at Concordia, Ks, daughter of John W. (617) and Adeline (Williams) Spielman (626). The family moved to a farm in Nobles County, Minn/ in 1886, where she married Sherman W. Selby (734) March 7, 1900. They bought 320 acres of prairie land, broke and improved it, after 29 years of pioneering they retired and moved to Breckenridge. Parents of 2 children (815-16). Address Mrs. Sherman W. Selby 105 Tenth Str., Breckenridge, Minnesota.
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Edgar Franklin Spielman, born June 29, 1883 near Helena, Mont. son of John W. (617) and Adeline (Williams) Spielman (626). The family moved to Worthing, Minn, in 1886. Married Cora Alter (735) March 20, 1905 at Worthington, parents of 4 children (819-21). Moved to Louisiana Nov. 1, 1916 where he operates a 257 acre dairy farm. Methodist, R. 2, Box 129, Alexandria, La.
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John Alfred Spielman, born Sept. 4, 1887 on a farm near Worthington, Minn., son of John W. (617) and Adeline (Williams) Spielman (625). Educated rural schools. Married Ordoll Agnes Aeman (736) Sept. 9 1908. Parents of 3 children (823-5). Moved to Alexandria, La. Where he operates the Rosalie Dairy farm. His wife died in 1932 and he married Mrs. Euna C. Dykes (737) Oct. 28, 1939. Methodist, R. 2, Box 130. Alexandria, La,
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Grace Spielman, born near Worthington, Minn., Daughter of John W. (617) and Adeline (Williams) Spielman (626). Employed as a secretary in Minneapolis, moved to Los Angeles 1939 where she married William K, Jones (738). Address Alameda, Calif.
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Mabel Spielman, born Jany. 22, 1903 at Worthington, daughter of John W. (617) and Adeline (Williams) Spielman (626). Married Lee Mathews (739)> Parents of 2 sons (829-30) Alexandria. La
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Sherman W. Selby, born July 29, 1869 at Mankato, Minn. Son of T. W. Selby. Married Minnie M. Spielman (729) March 7, 1900. 320-acre farm in Wilkin County. Moved to Breckinridge about 1929. Parents of 2 children (815-6). 105 10th, St. Breckinridge where he died June 22, 1946.
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Cora Alter, born Mar. 7, 1881 near Wayland, Iowa, Lived on farms in Henry and Jefferson Counties, Ia., and for 6 years at McMinnville, Tennessee. Went to Worthington where she married Edgar F. Spielman (730) March 20. 1905, parents of 3 children (819-21). Moved to Alexandria La., Nov 1, 1916. Methodist R. 2, Box 129. Alexandria, La. La Rapids Parish.
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Ordell Agnes Asman, born Jany. 1888 near Worthington, Minn Educated local Schools, married John A. Spielman, (731) Sept 9, 1908, parents of 3 children (823-25). Moved to Alexandria Nov. 1916. where died Dec. 22, 1932, buried there.
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Euna Gaddis Dykes, married John A. Spielman (731) October 28, 1939 Address R.F.D. 2, Box 130, Alexandria, Louisiana.
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William H. Jones, born and educated in Wales, British Isles. Electrical engineer, Married Grace Spielman (732) January, 1938. Resides, Alameda, California.
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Lee Mathews, Married Mabel Spielman (732) parents of 2 sons. (829-30) Resides Alexandria, La.
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Ellen Williams, born 1876 Germanville, Iowa, daughter of Henry (627) and Mary Ann (Spielman) Williams (618). Died 1877.
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George A. Williams, born June 1877, Germanville, Iowa, son of Henry (627) and Mary Ann (Spielman) Williams (618). Died 1877.
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Bert Fredrick Williams, born December 22, 1879 at Pleasant Plain Iowa son of Henry (627) and Mary Ann (Spielman) Williams (618). Married Mary D.Walpole (748) February 22, 1902, parents of 9 children (831-9). Farmeb 2 years, moved to Worthington, Minn. With C. St. P. m. & O. R. R. one year section, 2 years car repair. J. W. Tuthill Lumber Co. 18 years as assistant manger. His Wife died February 5, 1929 and he married Francis P. Grodon (849) April April 23, 1930. Member of Baptist Church, hobby fishing. Engaged in Real-estate and loan. Address. 1410 2 Ave., Worthington, Minn/
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Ora C. Williams , born September 1882, Germanville, Iowa, son of Henry (627) and Mary Ann (Spielman) Williams (618). Married Clara Swan (750), parents of a son (848). Address Route Canby, Oregon. Box 370.
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Pearl Williams, born November 1, 1884 near Pleasant Plain Iowa daughter of Henry (627) and Mary Ann (Spielman) Williams (618). Married Alonza J. Correll (751) March 51, 1904, parents of 2 boys (849-50). Address 900 Smith Ave., Worthington Minnesota.
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Myrtle Williams, born December 20 1886 near Worthington, Minn. daughter of Henry (627) and Mary Ann (Spielman) Williams (618). Married Dr. Logan Galbraith (752) at Worthington. Parents of 3 boys (853-5). Address Cass Lake, Minnesota.
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Harry Williams, born March 31, 1890 at Worthington, son of Henry (627) and Mary Ann (Spielman) Williams (618). Married Margaret Hocket (753). Adopted a son (856). Address Round Lake Nobles County, Minnesota.
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Jessie M. Williams, born February 18, 1893 on a farm near Worthington, Min., daughter of Henry (627) and Mary Ann (Spielman) Williams (618). Family moved to Worthington 1904 where she attended high school ,clerked in a grocery 1912-17. In June 1917 she became telegrapher and relief depot agent for the C. St. P. M. & O. Ry. Resigned in 1922 having married Frank C. Montour (754) on April 21, 1921 at Minneapolis and lived at St. James Minn, Until September 1 1943 when they moved to Minneapolis. Very active in Methodist Church work. Address Mrs. Frank C. Monrour 3116 West 44th. Str., Minneapolis, Min.
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Mary E. Walpole, married Bert F. Williams (742) February 22, 1902 at Pleasant Plain, parents of 9 children (831-9). Moved to Worthington, Minn 1904. Died February 5, 1929.
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Francis P. Gordon, born August 7, 1889 at Worthington, married Bert F. Williams (742) April 23, 1920. 1410 2 Ave., Worthington.
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Clara Swan, married Ora Williams (743). Parents of a son (848). Adderss R. Canby Oregon. R1 Box 370.
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Alonzo J. Correll, Married Pearl Williams (744) March 31, 1904. Parents of 2 boys (849-50). Address 900 Smith Ave., Worthington.
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Dr. Logan Galbraith, married Myrtle Williams (745). Parents of 3 sons. Address Cass Lake, Minnesota (853-5).
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Margaret Hocket, Married Harry Williams (746). Adopted a son (856) Address, Round Lake, Minnesota.
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Frank O. Montour, born December 31, 1876 at McGregor, Iowa son of Joseph and Mary Ann (Rosier) Montour. Conductor on C. ST. P. M. & O. Ry. St. James, Minn. Married Jessie M. Williams (747) April 21, 1921. Catholic Church. Pensioned Sept. 1 1943 after 39 years service. Resides at 3116 W. 44th. Str. Minneapolis, Minn.
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Raymond c. Spielman, born 4, 1890, Merrimac, Iowa son of Henry E. (619) and Mettie (Kientz) Spielman (628). Educated at Sharps corner school No. 4. Moved to Brighton 1910 and later to Fairfield. Married Bertha Woodworth (761)July 18, 1919 at Cresco Iowa. Parents of 3 children (857-9). With Louden Machinery Co. Member Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge. Resides at 304 East Monroe St., Fairfield, Iowa.
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Carrie M. Spielman, born October 20, 1893 at Merrimac, Ia. Daughter of Henry E. (619) and Mettie (Kientz) Spielman (628). Educated at Sharps Corner School. Moved to Brighton. Married to Ernest U. Peasley (762) at Brighton December 2, 1919, parents of a son (861). Moved to Fairfield. Employed in war work in Iowa ordinance Plant. Methodist. Resides 301 S. Court St. Fairfield, Ia.
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Hazel A.Spielman, born April 27 1896 at Marrimac, Iowa. Daughter of Henry E. (619) and Mettie (Kientz) Spielman (628). Died October 8, 1897, buried in Methodist Church Cemetery, Germanville, Ia. ?
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Cecil F. Spielman, born February 10 1899 at Merrimac, daughter of Henry E. (619) and Mettie (Kientz) Spielman (628). Educated at Sharps Corner School. Married Lloyd C. Prizer (763) September 8 , 1921 at Brighton. Methodist. Died September 23, 1914 at Brighton.
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Floyd K. Spielman, born January 8, 1903 at Merrimac, son of Henry E. (619) and Mettie (Kientz) Spielman (628). Educated at Sharps Corner School and graduated Brighton High School. Married Wilma Elder (764) December 21, 1923 at Fairfield, parents of a son (862). Member Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge and past chancellor K. P. With Co-Op Dairy Co., Resides at 827 A Ave., N. E. Cedar Rapids, Ia.
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Dale L. Spielman, born February 2, 1909 at Merrimac. Iowa, son of Henry E. (619) and Mettie (Kientz) Spielman (628). Educated at Sharps Corner School No. 4. Married Mildred Parcell (765) November 27, 1930 at Fairfield. Employed by Dexter Co. Member Methodist Church, Masonic lodge. Resides at Fairfield.
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Bertha Woodworth, born July 3, 1893 at Winthrop, Iowa. Married Raymond D. Spielman (755) July 18, 1919 at Cresco, parents of 3 Children (857-59). Member of Methodist Church. Resides at 304 E. Monroe St., Fairfield, Iowa.
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Ernest U. Peasley, born October 14, 1883 at Brighton, Iowa. Married Carrie M. Spielman (756) December 2, 1919 at Fairfield parents of a son (861). Merchant, dealer in antiques. Member of Methodist Church, recreation hunting and fishing. Resides at 301 S. Court St., Fairfield, Iowa.
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Lloyd O. Prizer, born September 8,1896 at Brighton, Ia., son of Samuel and Ellen (Swisher) Prizer. Educated at Brighton High, member Masonic lodge, Methodist. Married Cecile F. Spielman (758) September 8, 1921 at Brighton. Master Sergeant in U. S. Army Camp Robinson, Arkansas.
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Wilma Elder, born October 27, 1900 at Richland, Mc., daughter of John R. and Cordelia (Northoutt) Elder. Attended School at Richland and Crooker, Mc. Graduated Brighton High School. Taught at White Hawk school 4 years. Married Floyd K. Spielman (759) December 21, 1923 at Fairfield, parents of son (862). Member of Eastern Star, Presbyterian church, resides at 827 A Ave., N. E., Cedar Rapids.
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Mildred Parcell, born July 18, Brighton, Iowa. Married Dale E. Spielman (760) at Fairfield. Member Methodist church. Resides at Fairfield.
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Guy Humphrey Spielman, born October 10, 1895, Packwood, Iowa, son of George A. (623) and Minnie (Humphrey) Spielman (629). Graduate of Fairfield High School and Ellietts Business College, Burlington. Employed in U. S. Army in August, 1917, at Camp Dodge as Band Sergeant, 349th Inft., 88th Division. In France until May 1919 discharged at Camp Rockford, Ill. Manager, Baltimore, Maryland, Branch of Melins Plew Co. When the branch was discontinued he came to Fairfield as office manger of the Iowa Gas & Electric Co. January, 1924, was appointed Secretary. Treasurer of the Farm Lean department of the branch office of the John Hancock Life Insurance Co. At Council Bluffs, Iowa. August 1, 1932, was transferred to the Sioux City office as assistant Farm superintendent and loan agent of the Company, his present position. Married Martha Marie Jepson (768) May 27, 1927 at Council Bluffs, parents of 2 children (863-64). Member of Manahan Post Legion Band of Sioux City, the first Legion band in the U.S. Plays trombone in the Morningside College Symphony Orchestra. Active in civic and church work, Mason Republican, Legionnaire. Hobby is music, has been a member of some musical organization since 10 years old. Address, 1030 Badgerew Blvd., Sioux City, Iowa.
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Mildred I. Spielman, born August 21, 1897 in Packwood. Iowa, daughter of George A. (623) and Minnie (Humphrey) Spielman (629). Graduate of Fairfield High School, 2 years Parsons College, Fairfield, graduate Iowa Success Business College, Ottumwa. Office secretary Platner Lumber Co., Council Bluffs, Iowa, until her marriage August 29, 1923, to George S. Hickson (769). Active in Methodist church, Eastern Star. President Railway Mail Clerks Methodist church, Eastern Star. President Railway Mial Clerks Auxiliary Association. Home 1120 Military ave., Council Bluffs.
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Martha Marie Jepson was born February 27, 1898 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, daughter of Robert and Christens (Nelsen) Jepson. Educated in Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs. Stenographer Head office of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Omaha, Nebraska, until her marriage May 27, 1927, to Guy H. Speilman (766), parents of 2 children (863-64). Active in church and club work. Resides at 2711 Jones st., Sioux City, Iowa.
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George S. Hickson, born November 12, 1893 in Valley, Nebraska, son of Haskell and Belle (Lockwood) Hickson. Entered Railway mail service at age of 18. Enlisted in U.S. Army Air Service April 7, 1917, discharged at end of war. Reentered railway mail service on Union Pacific Ry., Omeha to Cheyenne. Married Mildred I. Spielman (767) August 29, 1923 in Fairfield, Iowa. Very active in American Legion and Masonic Lodge. Specialist on growing Iris and Peonies. Resides at 1120 Military Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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Roy S. Gardner, born October 28, 1894 at Bringhton, Iowa son of William (630) and Matilda (Spielman) Gardner (624). Died at case Lake, Cass County, Minnesota, September 9, 1907.
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Earl Gardner born February 21, 1903 at Dubuque, Iowa, son of William (630) and Matilda (Spielman) Gardner (624). Chicago, Ill.
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Helen Louise Spielman, born September 20, 1889, Tipton, Iowa, daughter of Henry A. (631) and M. Alice (Geiger) Spielman (637). Family moved to Topeka, Kansas about (774) in May, 1915, moved to Clinton. Iowa where she died November 10, 1916.
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Hareld G. Spielman, born April 6, 1891 at Fairfield, Iowa, son of Henry A. (631) and M. Alice (Geiger) Spielman (637). Graduated at St. John’s Military Academy, Delafield, Wisconsin, 1910. Washburn College, Topeka, Kansas 1910-12, and Cornell University, B. Archt. ’14. Post Graduate studies American Institute, Fontainebleau, France, 1923. Married Estelle Brion (775), February 5, 1925 at Forest Hills, New York, parents of 2 sons (865-66). Architect at Los Angeles. Enlisted in Signal Corps. U.S.A., 1917; commissioned 2nd. Lieutenant Air Corps reserves 1918; with 104th Observation Squadron corps in St. Mihiel and Mouse-Argonne offensive; cited in General Orders; member reserve Officers Assn. Phi Beta Theta. Mason, Republican, Episcepalian, University and Country Club. Married Mrs. Helene ………(776) in 1942. Enlisted U.S. Army Engineers, 1942, commissioned Captain in 1943, Major in 1944, Army structures at Hermiston, Oregon. Home, 6877 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, Calif.
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Hal Hobart, married Helen Louise Spielman (772) at Kansas City, Me., May 1915. Clinton, Iowa.
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Estelle Brien, born 1901 at Forest Hills, N.Y., daughter of Mrs. Adolph Ernest Brien. Married Harold G. Spielman (773) February 5, 1925, parents of 2 children (865-66). Resides at Los Altos, California, not now a member of the family.
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Mrs. Helene ……… married Harold Geiger Spielman (773), 1942.
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Margaret Dorethea Spielman, born October 7, 1894 at Pittsburg, Pa., daughter of John G. (632) and Kathryn (Voorhies) Spielman (638). Baptised in first Congregational Church, Fairfield, Iowa by Reb. A.F. Marsh. September 8, 1895. Family moved to Chicago, 1902, joined the Ravenswood Congregational Church, Sunday, June 10, 1910. Moved to Long Beach, California, 1913. Graduated Long Beach High School, June 1915, graduated California State Normal (University of California in Los Angeles), School of Kindergarten Training June 20, 1918. Graduated California State College, Santa Barbara, B.E. ’40. Continuously employed as Kindergarten Teacher in Los Angeles School System at 5th street School (Now Cabrille Ave. School). San Pedro, September 1918 to date. Life certificate to teach elementary and kindergarten in California. Member Chapter AW, P.E.O. Sisterhood, member First Congregational Church. Long Beach. Interested in flowers and birds. Address, 207 Roswell Avenue, Long Beach, California.
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John Van Voorhies Spielman, born June 20, 1899 at Pittsburgh, Pa., son of John G. (632) and Kathryn (Voorhies) Spielman (638). Active in Y.M.C.A. Bible study, member First Congregational Church, Long Beach April 4, 1915. Graduated Long Beach High School June 20, 1918. Stanford R.O.T.C. 1918, bugler, honorable discharge on December 12, 1918, Member of Stanford Student Chapter American Society of Civil Engineers. Graduated Leland Standford, Jr., University June 19, 1922, C.E. Assistant engineer Monticeto Water District and resident engineer Juncal Dam and other works June 20, 1922. Injured in a construction train wreck Juncal Dam, June 15, 1930. Married 11:00 am, Monday, July 7, 1924 to Helen Mary Sterrett (779) in Stanford University Memorial Chappel, parents of a son (867). Resident engineer Berkeley Water Front Development Co. Sept. 1, 1930. Associate member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and member of the San Francisco Chapter. Licensed Engineer, California. Design Engineer, Los Angeles County Flood Central District in 1932. U.S. Army Engineers, Pan American Highway in 1942, design of bridges for Costa Rica, C.A., transferred to U.S. Army Engineers, Los Angeles County Flood Control District in 1943, in charge of miscellaneous design division at Los Angeles. Member Tau Beta Pi, honorary engineering fraternity, resides at 2345 Adair St., San Marino, California.
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Helen Mary Sterrett, born April 24, 1899 at Burnettsville. White County, Indiana, daughter of Francie E. and Nora (Good) Sterrett, cattle ranchers in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was taken by her mother on her return to Rock Springs from Indiana when Helen Mary was about 1 month old. The family moved to Lindsay, Tularie Co., California where her father developed & 40 acre orange grove. Graduated University of California, Berkeley, AB. ’21, majoring in Library Training. Married John V. Spielman (778) July 7 1924 in Stanford Memorial Chappel, Palo Alto, parents of a son (867). Lived in Santa Barbara, Monticeto, Juncal Dam, and Berkeley. Member of Santa Barbara Chapter Daughters of American Revolution. Interested in floriculture. Address, 2345 Adair St. Marino.
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Mary Adelaide McElhinny, born October 22, 1892, Fairfield, Iowa, daughter of Rev. Christian S. (639) and Oarrie (Spielman) McElhinny (633). Died February 28, 1893 and buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield.
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Marion E. McElhinny, born August 6, 1897, Fairfield, Iowa, daughter of Rev. Christian S. (639) and Carrie (Spielman) McElhinny (633). Educated Parsons College and University of Colorado, Boulder. Member Delta Gamma Sorority, Presbyterian Church. Married Leo Lewis Nady (783) March 10, 1919 at Hotel Alexandria, Los Angeles, Calif., by Rev. Gustav A. Brieglib. Parents of 4 children (868-71). Practitioner of home economics. Parents of 4 children (868-71). Practitioner of home economics. Music, piano, cello. Address, RFD No. 2, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Marjorie McElhinny, born June 25, 1901 at Fairfield, Iowa, daughter of Rev, Christian S. (639) and Carrie (Spielman) McElhinny (633). Educated Cumnook girls school, Los Angeles, Fairfield, graduated at Washburn College, Topeka. Alpha Phi sorority. Concert violinist. Taught school at Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Married Clarence L. Grey (784) May 16, 1928 at Fairfield. Lived in Chicago and the South until her final illness, died at 602 S. Main st, Fairfield, December 5, 1942. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Leo Lewis Nady, born December 19, 1895 near Fairfield, Educated 1 year Parsons College and 1 year Iowa State College, Ames, majoring in Agriculture. Married Marion E. McElhinny (781) Marc 10, 1919 at Los Angeles. Presbyterian. Operates 200 acre farm adjacent to city. Address, RFD No. 2, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Clarence L. Gray, born Danville, I11., March 2, 1896. Musician and life insurance. Married Marjorie McElhinny (782) May 16, 1928.
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Kathryn Louise Turney, born May 7, 1896 at Fairfield, Iowa, daughter of Dillon (643) and S. L. Bella (Spielman) Turney (636). State University of Iowa, AB, ’21. Member Delta Gamma sorority. Taught High School, Carrthage, Ill., 1921-22. Married William Nanee (788) September 14, 1930 at Fairfield. Address, 4924 Water-bury Rd., Des Moines, Iowa.
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Margaret Christene Turney, born January 24, 1901 at Fairfield, daughter of Dillon (643) and S.L. Bella (Spielman) Turney (636). The fairest flower of the family, the Saviour called her February 22, 1912. Entombed in Turney Mausoleum, Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Dillon Speilman Turney, born April 26, Fairfield, Iowa, son of Dillion (643) and S.L. Bella (Spielman) Turney (636). Graduate Fairfield High School ’32. Financial manager of all H.S. Athletics for 4 years. Honor Roll 4 years. Parsons College, 1932-34. Alpha Kapps Chi social fraternity, active in band, orchestra and golf. Iowa State College, Ames, B.S. ’37 in Electrical Engineering. President Student Branch, American Institute Elect. Engineers. Member, Eta Kappa Nu, honorary Elect. Eng. Fraternity, Pi Nu Epsilon, honorary Mathematics fraternity. Phi Kappa Phi, general scholastic fraternity. Voted Cardinal Key, senior honorary, Iowa State. Tau Beta Phi, national honorary engineering fraternity Special accomplishments: golf, piano, and radio. Employed by General Electric Co., Schenectady, N.Y., 1937-39, transferred to their Patent Office Law department, Washington, D.C., 1939-41.
Commissioned Ensign in U.S. Naval Reserve June 11, 1941, promoted Lieutenant (jg) June 15, 1942, Lieutenant March 1, 1943, in Bureau of Ships, Radio Div., Navy Department, detailed June, 1943, in charge of squad of squad of 25 elect, engineers, USN, on Radar. Graduated George Washington, D.C., University of Law, Juris Doctor ’43. Elected member Phi Delta Phi, national honorary law fraternity. Married Katherine Summer Van Dyke (789) September 14, 1940 at 1134 Rugby Rd., Schenectady, parents of 4 daughters (873). Hobbies: golf, radio, music, philately. Member of Lutheran Church, Republican. Address, 1635 Ripon st., Alexandria, Va.
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William Nanes, Hardware merchant, married Kathryn L. Turney (785) September 14, 1930 at 405 E. Burlington st., Fairfield. Air Conditioning Engineer, Des Meines. With U.S. Army at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, on Engineering Board for Refrigeration. Home address, 4924 Waterbury Rd., Des Meines, Iowa.
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Kathryn Summer Van Dyke, born January 3, 1916 in Schenectady, N.Y. daughter of Louis Bevier and Margurite Justeen Van Dyke. Educated Brown school, Schenectady 1930-31, St. Lawrence University B.A. ’37. Kappa Kappa Gamma, national sorority. Employed General Electric Patent Department 1937-40. Married Dillon Spielman Turney (787) September 14, 1940, parents of all daughter (873). Member St. George Episcopal Church. Address, 1635 Ripon st., Alexandria, Virginia.
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Careline Sinn, born October 17, 1885 at Germanville, Iowa, daughter of J. Adam (651) and Margeret (Craff) Sinn (644), died Sept. 2, 1889.
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Mae Sinn, born February, 1887 at Germanville, daughter of J. Adam (651) and Margaret (Craff) Sin (644). Married Chalmers Hedge (796) October 3, 1916, parents of 3 children (847-76). Died Dec. 12, 1937 at Fairfield. Buried at Fairfield, Iowa.
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Earl Sinn, born January 23, 1890 at Germanville, son of J. Adam (651) and Margaret (Craff) Sinn (644). Married Elsie Turner (797) September 1, 1920. R.R. No. 2, Brighton.
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Willie Sinn, born September 23, 1891 at Germanville, son of J. Adam (651) an Margaret (Craff) Sinn (644). Died the same day.
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Laverne Sinn, born August 13, 1892 at Germanville, son of J. Adam (651) and Margaret (Craff) Sin (644).
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Mildred Sinn, born November 3, 1899 at Germanville, daughter of J. Adam (651) and Margaret (Craff) Sinn (644). Married Hareld Rebling (798) in 1935, parents of 5 children (878-82).
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Chalmers Hedge, born July 28, 1864 at Plattenburh (Bellplane?), Illinois. Married Mae Sinn (791) October 3, 1916, parents of 3 children. R.R. No. 2, Brighton.
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Elsie Turner, born December 31, 1882 at Ceppeck, Henry County, Iowa. Married Earl Sinn (792) September 1, 1920 at Washington, Iowa. R.R. No. 2, Brighton.
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Hareld Rebling, born June 4, 1903 at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Married Mildred Sinn (795) December 2, 1925 at Germanville, parents of 5 children (878-82). Address, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Harold Craff, born June 16, 1895 at Germanville, son of John F. (645) and Emma (Kientz) Craff (652) and died there June 13, 1910 as a result of an accidental discharge of a gun he was carrying.
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Caroline Carelia Craff, born January 14, 1906 at Germanville, daughter of John F. (645) and Emma (Kientz) Craff (652). Brington High School and Iowa School for Nurses. Married Willis Wood (7101) June 1, 1927, at noon by Rev. J. T. Meyer of Hope Lutheran Church at Fairfield. Parents of 3 children (833-35). Address, 204 N. 4th st., Fairfield, Iowa.
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Willis Hugh Wood, born December 7, 1901 at Wayland, Washington Co., Iowa. Graduate Wayland high school. Married Caroline Craff (7100) June 1, 1927, parents of 3 children (833-35). Address, 204, N. 4th st., Fairfield, Iowa.
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Addie Warner, born December 22, 1891 near Brington, daughter of David (653) and Adelia (Craff) Warner (647).
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Addie Warner, born June 23, 1893 near Brington, daughter of David (653) and Adelia (Craff) Warner (647). Married Edward Van Derin (7104) December 2, 1912 at Mt. Pleasant. Parents of 6 children (886-91).
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Edward Van Derin, born May 21, 1892 at Mt. Plesant, Iowa. Married Adelia Warner (7103) December 2, 1912, parents of 6 children (886-91).
7105 Ethel Carrie Craff, born May 11, 1904, Germanville, daughter of William (648) and Katie L. (Baumgartner) Craff (654). High school and Business College, Brighton. Member Lutheran Church, Germanvill Assistant Office Manager, National Starch Products Inc., Chicago.
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Burley Craff, born October 3, 1906 at Brighton, Iowa, son of William (648) and Katie L. (Baumgartner) Craff (654). Married Eva Shaffer (7108) February 19, at Lutheran Pareonage, Germanville, parents of a daughter (892). Member Hope Lutheran Church Brighton. Farmer. Address, East Pleasant Plain, Iowa.
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Dale William Craff, born January 30, 1909 at Germanville, son of William (648) and Katie L. (Baumgartner) Craff (654). Married Pearl Marie Eanks (7109) April 20, 1933 in Zion Lutheran Church, Muscatine, Iowa, parents of 3 children (893-95). Farmer, Republican. Member Hope Lutheran Church. Hobby: baseball. Address, R.R. No. 2, Brighton.
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Eva Shaffer, born October 4, 191 at Fairfield, Iowa. Married Burley Craff (7106) February 19, 1938, parents of a daughter (892). Member Hope Lutheran Church, address, East Pleasant Plain, Iowa.
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Pearl Marie Hanks, born October 18, 1906 at Lone Tree, Iowa. Educated Big Springs rural school No. 5, Oakland Twp., Louisa County and Lone Tree 8th grade, Muscatine High School, summer course of 12 weeks Iowa State Teachers College of Ames, held at Muscatine 1931. Rural school teacher of 3 children (893-95). Member Hope Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid Society, R.R. No. 2, Brighton, Iowa.
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G. Arthur Craff, born June 13, 1902 at Germanville, son of Edward T. (649) and Sophia B. (Haber) Craff (655). Local correspondent for Fairfield Ledger, hobby family history. Died February 22, 1943 at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
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Esther Craff, born July 6, 1906 at Germanville, daughter of Edward T. (649) and Sophia B. (Haber) Craff (655). Educated grade schools at Four Corners and Lockridge, Oskaloosa High school, Hobby needle work. Lutheran Church at Germanville and Lockridge. Lives with her mother at 104 S. Van Buren str., Mt. Plesant. Iowa.
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Mae M. Craff, born March 16, 1910 at Beacon, Mahaska County, Iowa. Daughter of Ed. T. (649) and Sophia (Haber) Caraff (655). Educated at Four Corners and Lockridge High schools, lived at Oskaloosa, sweedenburg. Wayland and Lockridge. Married Ralph O. Smith (7113) November 8, 1930 at Fairfield, parents of 3 children (896-8). Lutheran Church, Address Route 1, Lockridge, Iowa.
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Ralph O. Smith, born July 12, 1912 at Trenton, Iowa. Educated in Henry county schools. Married Mae M. Craff (7112) November 8, 1930 Parents of 3 children (895-8). Lutheran, Farmer, R1, Lockridge. Ia.
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Edna Louise Trexal, born January 9, 1890, Burlington, Iowa. Daughter of Albert L. (662) and Cora B. (Heaton) Troxel (658). Musical education. Married John Annegars (7116). Died Burlington Ia. Feb, 19, 1920, buried Burlington.
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Elizabeth Trexel, born August 28, 1902 at Burlington, Iowa, daughter of Albert L. (622) and Cora B. (helton) Trexel (658). Married A. Lloyd Shreves (7117) parents of 2 children (899-8100).
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John Annegars, born Strenghurst, Illinois. Married Edna L. Trexel (7114) at Burlington Iowa. Farmer.
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A. Lloyd Shreves, born July 12, 1887 at Orient. Iowa. Married Elizabeth Trexel (7115). Parents of 2 children (899-8100). Realestate dealer. Burlington. Moved to California. Bay District 1943.
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Walter A. Hoffman, born November 22, 1898 at Columbus, Ohio son of Ephriam D. (673) and M. E. Gertrude (Spielman) Hoffman (666). Married Bulah M. Hamilton (7121) November 25, 1920, parents of 2 children (8101-2). 2915 Lathrop Ave., Detroit, Michigan.
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John Spielman Hoffman, born August 22, 1920, at Columbus, Ohio, son of Epriam D. (673) and M. E. Gertrude (Spielman) Heffman (666) Inducted into service.
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Clara Gertrude Hoffman, born October 19, 1907 at Columbus, daughter of Ephriam D. (673) and M.E. Gertrude (Spielman) Hoffman (666). Married Donald A. Ratzlaff (7122) June 20, 1936, parents of a daughter (8103).
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Bulah M. Hamilton, born December 1, 1898 at Alpena, Michigan. Married Walter A. Hoffman (7118) November 25, 1920, parents of 2 children (8101-2)
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Donald A. Ratzlaff, born July 15, 1911 at Troy, N.Y. Married Clara G. Hoffman (7120) June 20, 1936 at Detroit, parents of a daughter (8103).
7123 Walter Loy Spielman. Jr. born February 24, 1902 at Franklin, Ohio. Son of Rev. Walter L. (669) and Katharne Spielman (676). Educated at Miami University. A.M. ’27. Medicine University of Cincinnati and University of Wisconsin. Member D.K.. Fraternity. Family moved to Marietta, Ohio in 1929. Was accidentally drowned while fishing at Beverly dam on Muskingum River, Washington County, July 31, 1934. Buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati. Ohio.
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Katharine S. Spielman, born November 22, 1905 Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Rev. Walter L. (669) and Katharine (Bridge) Spielman (676). The family moved to Hickory, N.C. then to Logan, Ohio, after 7 years Sugar Grove and ten to Miamisburg where she graduated from the High school in the highest scholastic percentage group. Member National Honor Society. Took leading part in all school activities, senior play, sang in operettas and choral groups. One year in Wittenberg College, Springfield. Graduated from Miami University, Oxford, A.B, ’28. Vice president National Greek and Latin society, Cincinnati, degrees of Library of Science ’28. Was assistant children’s and branch librarian. Married Howard John Herlinger (7127) at Miamisburg September 13, 1929, parents of a son (8104). Lived at Akron for a time and returned to Cincinnati where her husband died May 18, 1933. Continued her work as assistant librarian at Marietta where she married James J. Enright at Sao Paulo, Brazil September 12. Address; Caixa Postel 2998, Sao Paulo, Brazil, S/A.
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Helen Bridge Spielman, born April 16, 1911 at Logan, Ohio, daughter of Rev. Walter Loy (669) and Katharine (Bridge) Spielman (676). The family moved to Miamisburg 1921, where she was educated in the public schools, graduating form the High school with honors in 1929. Editor of school paper 2 years, editor of Year Book. Active in school dramatics. Attended University of Wisconsin 1 year, transferred to Marietta College in 1930, where she graduated “Cum Laude” in 1933. On editorial staff of College Paper and magazine 2 years, and associate editor of Year Book. President of Pan-Hellenic Council Member of Bata Theta sorority, of Players Club and German & Spanish clibs. President of Y.W.C.A. After graduation from College completed a secretarial course in Cincinnati. Teacher of Commercial subjects in High School.
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Rev. John B. Spielman, born March 19, 1915 at Logan, Ohio, son of Rev. Walter L. (669) and Katharine (Bridge) Spielman (676). Educated in public schools of Miamisburg and High school of Marietta, O. Attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 2 years and then Ohio University 2 years where he graduated with honors in 1938. Member of Glee club 4 years, D.K.E. fraternity. Active in operettas an school dramatics. Graduated from Hamma Divinity School, Wittenberg, college ’43. Ordained in Lutheran Ministry May 19, 1943 in St. Peters Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Ohio where his great grandfather Rev. Christian Spielman (405) served as pastor 1861-64. Called to pasterate of Divinity Lutheran Church, Teledo, Ohio. Married Lois L. Siegel (7129) of Irwin, Pa. June 14, 1943 in St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Marietta, Ohio, the ceremony being performed by the bridegrooms father Dr. W.L. Spielman (669). Address 3020 Tiffin ave. Toledo, Ohio.
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Howard John Herlinger, born September 19, 1902, Cincinnati, Ohio. Educated Cincinnati High school and University of Cincinnati in business administration. Member Pi Kappa Alpha national fraterinity, Knox Pressbyterial church. Married Katherine S. Spielman (7124) September 13, 1929, parents of a son (8104). Employed by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Cincinnati, promoted to their advertising department, Akron, asked to be transferred back to Cincinnati. Was seriously injured in 1932 which resulted in his death May 18, 193 in San Francisco, Calif, where he had been taken for medical treatment. Buried in Cincinnati.
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James Joseph Enright, born June 20, 1901 at Akron, Ohio, Educated Massachusets Institute of Technology, Cambridge. B.S. ’24 in Engineering administration. Employed by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Akron, since 1924, transferred to Brazil in 1935. Married Katharine Spielman Herlinger (7124) August 6, 1941 in Marietta by Rev. Walter L. Spielman, D.D. (669). Member Signs Nu national fraternity. Director American Chamber of Commerce, interested in golf. Director and treasurer of Industries de Pneumatics Firestone, S/A. Caixa Postal 2998 Sao Paulo, Brazil. Manufacture tires and other rubber products for Brazilian and South American markets.
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Lois L. Siegel, of Irwin Pennsylvania. Married Rev. John B. Spielman (7126) June 14, 1943 in St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Marietta, Ohio. Address; 3020 Tiffin st., Toledo, Ohio.
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Robert William Manss, born June 1, 1910 at Cincinnati, son of Dr. C. W. (677) and Clara A. (Spielman) Manss (670). Married Nancy Belle Dozier (7131) October 25, 1942 in Post Chapel at Key Field, Meridian, Miss. Lieut. U.S. Army Air Corps, Intelligence Officer in Bomber Squadron. Address; care 4360 Carnation Circle, Cincinnati.
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Nancy Belle Dozier, born September 14, 1916 at Lebanon, Tenn. Educated, Ward Belmont School and graduated At St. Bernards Academy Nashville, Tenn., both are girls finishing schools. Married Lieut. Robert W. Manss (7130) October 25, 1942 in Post Chapel, Key Field, Meridian, Miss.
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Clarence M. Spielman, born July 31, 1906 at Columbus, Ohio, son of Otto M. (671) and Lottie (McClary) Spielman (678). Educated in grade and High schools, 2 years at Capital University and 2 years at Ohio State University in Architectural Engineering. Studied plane and organ music at Capital University. Organist at St. Marks Lutheran Church for many years. District Manager for Ranco Inc. at Detroit with territory from New York to Chicago, was drafted and the office closed. Is in the armed forces of the U.S. with Genl. Mc-Arthur in Australia. Staff Sargt. #36148855, Co. B, 738th. M.P.B.N. APO-923 % PM. San Francisco, Cal. Was inducted into service at Ft. Custer, Michigan. Was of studious habits and loved flowers, arts & music. Home address; 1280 Indianola ave. Columbus, Ohio.
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Helen E. Spielman, born October 11, 1907 at Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Otto M. (671) and Lettie (McClary) Spielman (678). Educated grade and High schools and Bliss Commercial College. Married Arthur B. Phillips (7135) June 5, 1927 at Columbus, parents of a son (8105). Resides at 607 Cleveland ave., Marion, Ohio.
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Mildred F. Spielman, born January 26, 1913 at White Cross Hospital Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Otto M. (671) and Lottie (McClary) Spielman (678). Educated at Capital University. Secretary to official of Southern California Edison Co. Address 10974 Rochester ave. West Los Angeles, California.
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Arthur B. Phillipa, born October 6, 1905 at Columbus, Married Helen E. Spielman (7133) June 9, 1937, parents of a son (8105). Address 607 Cleveland ave., Marion, Ohio.
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Paul Henry Mueller, born June 24, 1917 New York City, son of Paul H. (683) and Helen A. (Cantwell) (689). Graduated from N.Y. City High school 1934. Employed as page boy in head office of the National City Bank, 42nd. Str. And in the personal credit dept. attended evening school N.Y. University 5 years, honor student 3 years, graduated B.S, ’40 cum laude. The National City Foundation of the National City Bank granted him a scholarship for 1 year to Princeton University in September 1939, as reward for his highest grades of all the boys from the bank attending the N.Y. University. Princeton University awarded him a 1 year scholarship and conferred a B.A. in June 1941. A week after graduating he entered Government service. The family moved to 56 Chestnut ave. Park Ridge, N.J.
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Miram Louise Spielman, born February 6, 1921 at Rockford, Illinois. Daughter of Prof, W. Carl (690) and Esther A. (Carlson) Spielman, (692). Attended Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Ia., 1937-39, Carthage College B.A. ’41. Member Chi Omega national sorority, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Trinity Lutheran Church. Married Robert H. Contanch (7138) April 30, 1942 at Houston, Texas, parents of a daughter (8106). Interests music, golf, swimming. Address; Box 905 Odessa, Texas.
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Robert Newell Cotanch, born January 11, 1918 at Milwaukee, Wisc. Educated at Carthage College B.A. Married Miram L. Spielman (7137) April 30, 1942 at Huston Texas, parents of a daughter (8106). First Lieut. U.S. Army Air Corps. Interests golf, swimming, music. Hobby, stamp collecting. Address; Box 905 Odessa, Texas.
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Elizabeth Helen Spielman, born January 18, 1917 at Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of Milton H. (691) and Lydia (Heine) Spielman, (693). Educated Cleveland public schools and Wittenburg College A.B. ’39. Lived at Columbus for a time. Married Stanley F. Allison (7143) May 15, 1942 at Silver Lake. Member Grace Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Address; Silver Lake, R.D. #2, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
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Virginia Marie Spielman, born June 6, 1918 at Cleveland, Ohio, Daughter of Milton H. (691) and Lydia (Heino) Spielman (693). Educated public schools and Wittenberg College, A.B. ’40. Married George C. Fretz jr, (7144) at Cleveland November 29, 1941, parents of a son (8107). Member of Lutheran Church, Akron. Resides at 2266 15th. Str., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
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Milton Roy Spielman, born January 10, 1924 at Cleveland, Ohio, son of Milton H. (691) and Lydia (Heine) Spielman (693). Student at Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland, majoring in Physics, Enlisted in U.S. Naval Reserves.
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Georgene Louise Spielman, born August 19, 1923 at Shaker Heights Cleveland. Daughter of Milton H. (691) and Lydia (Heine) Spielman (693). Died June 11, 1933, Buried Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland. O.
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Stanley F. Allison, born April 5, 1917 at Minneapolis, Minn. Educated public schools and Concordia Junior College, St. Paul, Minn. University of Minnesota A.B. in Business ’39. Lived at Columbus for a time. Married Elizabeth Helen Spielman (7139) May 15, 1942 at Silver Lake. Insurance Adjuster, Ohio Casualty Co., Columbus. Graduate Midehipman’s School, Columbia University, N.Y. March 31, 1943, Ensign U.S. Naval Reserve. Lutheran Church, interested in music and Boy Scout Work.
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George Curtice Fretz jr. born January 17, 1917 Akron, Ohio Educated public schools and Akron University M.E. ’40. Supervisor in Goodyear Aircraft Corp. Married Virginia M. Spielman (7140) November 29, 1941 at Cleveland, parents of a son (8107). Lutheran Church. Hobby Photography. Address; 2266 15th. Str. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
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C. Edward Spielman, III, born Sept 10, 1910 at Cincinnati, Ohio, son of C. Edward, II (649) and Hilda (Gobel) Spielman (697). Married Edna Faulkner (7146) July 22, 1933, parents of a daughter (8108).
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Edna Faulkner, born August 10, 1910 at Cincinnati, Married C. Edward Spielman, III (7145) July 22, 193. Parents of a daughter (8108)
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Beatrice Thompson, born October 27, 1913 at Cincinnati, daughter of Roy E. (698) and Hortense E. (Spielman) Thompson (695). Attended the University School and Kendricks Preparatory School for Girls of Cincinnati. Attended University of Cincinnati 4 years School of Household Administration, graduated ’35. Member Kappa, Kappa Gamma Sorority, president 1½ years. Married John S. Findlay (7149) May 20, 1939, Address; care 2702 Eden ave. Cincinnati, Ohio, San (8109)
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Roy Edward Thompson, born February 8, 1920 at Cincinnati, son of Roy E. (698) and Hortense E. (Spielman) Thompson (695). University of Cincinnati M.E. ’43. Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity and Pi Tau Sigma honorary M.E. fraternity. Commissioned Ensign U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Va. August 31, 1943. Address; care 2702 Eden ave. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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John Sterling Findlay, born August 11, 1913 at Cincinnati, son of John and Alma Findlay. Educated University of Cincinnati in Architectural Engineering ’35. Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity. Married Beatrice Thompson (7147) May 20, 1939. Moved to Arlington, Va. 1940, 2 years with Construction Dept. Corps of U.S. Engineers in Washington D.C. Now in U.S. Army Officers Training at Ft. Belvoir, Va. Parents of a son (8109).
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Martha Sue Spielman, born October 13, 1924 at Cincinnati, daughter of Howard M. (696) and Helen (Stewart) Spielman (699). Educated at University of Cincinnati. Address; 124 Hosea st. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Clyde Otto Ritchie, Now Clyde Ritchie Bell, born April 10, 1921 at Cincinnati, son Clyde Otto (6104) and Mery Edith (Spielman) Ritchie (6102). After the death of his father, at the age of 10 he was legally given the name of Clyde Ritchie Bell, by his mother and step-father William Harold Bell (6105). Parents moved to Ashville, N.C. Educated High School, University of N.C. at Chapel Hill in Natural Science, majoring in Botanical Science Research, Enlisted in his junior year in Air Force, graduated from the Gulf Coast Air Training Center, Brooks Field, January 14, 1943, Lieutenant U.S.A.
Married on same day at the First Baptist Church of San Antonio, Texas, to Sarah Foushee Fore (7154) of Chapel Hill, N.C. First pilot of a bomber in active service on the European front. Address; 406 Cameron ave. Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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William David Bell, born March 24, 1927 at Ashville, N.C. son of William Harold (6105) and Mary Edith (Spielman) Bell (6102). Student in Senior High school. Member of First Baptist Church. Injured in 1940 and unable to enter the armed forces but is studying to become an aeronautical engineer. Address 851 Lakeshore Drive, Ashville, North Carolina.
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Patricia Ann Bell, born March 17, 1931, adopted April 6, 1932 by William Harold (6105) and Mary Edith Bell (6102) at Ashville, N.C. Student Junior High School, address; 851 Lakeshore Drive, Ashville.
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Sarah Foushee Fore, born August 21, 1920 at Chapel Hill, N.C. Daughter of S. J. and Ethel (Gattis) Fore. University of North Carolina June ’42. Received honorary key of Phi Beta Kappa. Married Clyde Ritchie Bell (7151) in San Antonio, Texas. Member of Methodist Church at Chapel Hill. Is working for a Masters degree. Address; 406 Cameron ave. Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Loy Fredrick Knasel, born September 5, 1905 near Botkins, Shelby Co. Ohio. Son of George P. (6107) and Ida (Brockman) Knasel (5112) Educated in public schools of Anna. Employed Prima Manuf. Co. of Sidney until 1938. Monarch Machine Co. September 1939 to April 1942. U.S. Army 29, 1942, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland to October 1942, Camp Bowie, Texas then to Camp Shilo, Canada to March 1943. Address private first class Loy Knasel, 35402909, 111th. Ordinance Co. Ft. Dix, New Jersey.
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Willis Gerhart Knasel, born September 27, 1908 near Anna Ohio. Son of George P. (6107) and Ida (Brookman) Knasel (6112). Van Buren Twp/ school No. 8. Anna High school ’26. Ohio State University B.CE ’32. Member Tau Beta Pi honorary engineering fraternity. Sigma Xi honorary scientific society. U.S. Geological Survey 1929-32. Ohio Dept. of Highways, div. 7, 1932-37 Sidney. Engineer with International Derrick & Equipment Co. 1937-8. Since 1938 with the Department of Highways at Middletown, Delaware & Sidney. Married Izetta Tabler at Columbus, October 18, 1933, parents of 3 children (8110-12). Member of National Society, Ohio Society and Mid-Western Chapter of Professional Engineers. Parkwood Grange. St Johns Lutheran Church. Democrat. Interested in hunting, fishing and gardening. Address; Pinehurst Drive, Sidney, Ohio.
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Ruth Evelyn Knasel, born November 25, 1917 near Anna, daughter of George P. (6107) and Ida (Brockman) Knasel (6112). Ana High school. Valedictorian and president of Senior Class ’34. Won first place in shorthand in Ohio Commercial Contest at Bowling Green with a percentage of 99.85 and received gold medal from the Gregg Ce., Chicago Graduate school of Nursing, Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton 1939. Registered Nurse, Dayton, Ohio.
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Izetta Tabler, born May 18, 1907 at Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Guy and Myrtle (Tester) Tabler, Memorial High School ’26. St. Marys, O. Officers Training school, Columbus, 1927. Ohio State University, College of Commerce 1930-32. Secretary to A.R. Harding editor of Fur-Fish-Game Magazine 1927-30 and part time 1930-33. Married Willis G. Knasel (7156) October 18, 193, parents of 3 children (810-12)
Member St. Johns Lutheran Church. Lutheran Woman’s Missionary Federation. City Federation of Woman’s Clubs. Parkwood Grange. Hobby, chicken raising, heavy breeds for meet. Pinehurst Drive, Sidney, Ohio.
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Van Dora Marie Ehrhardt, born February 23, 1902 at Sidney, daughter of Thomas (619) and Mary Elizabeth (Knasel) Ehrhardt (6113). Married Clifford Woodruff (7163). Have an adopted daughter (8113). Address 2910 Flemming rd. Middletown, Ohio.
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Walter Henry Ehrhardt, born February 25, 1903 at Sidney, son of Thomas (6119) and Mary Elizabeth (Knasel) Ehrhardt (6113) Hoston.
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Edna Valleen Ehrhardt, born October 28, 1906 at Sidney, daughter of Thomas (619) and Clars Julia (Khasel) Ehrhardt (6115) Graduated from Wittenberg College, Springfield, June 1927. School teacher. Married Albert Wilson Foster (7164) June 30, 1930 parents of 2 children (8114-5). 275 S. Marshall st. Pontiac, Michigan.
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Katharine Emma Ehrhardt, born July 7, 1908 at Sidney, daughter of Thomas (6119) and Clara Julia (Knasel) Ehrhardt (6115). Graduated from Miami University. Oxford, June 1931. School teacher. Married Ralph Jordan Zerkel (7165) November 6, 1942. Address 26 S. Mulberry str. Troy, Ohio.
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Clifford Woodruff, born Sidney, Ohio. Son of August Woodruff. Married Van Dora Marie Ehrhardt (7159) on August 1921, Have an adopted daughter (8113). Address 2910 Flemming rd. Middletown, Ohio
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Albert Wilson Foster, born Neshville, Tenn. Married Edna Valleen Ehrhardt (7161) June 30, 1930. Parents of 2 children (8114-5) Address 275 South Marshall st. Pontiac. Michigan.
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Ralph Jordan Zerkel, born Christiansburg, Ohio, son of Michael and Lillian Zerkel. Married Katharine Emma Ehrhardt (7162) November 6, 1942. Address 26 South Mulberry str. Troy, Ohio.
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Margaret Emma Benson, born October 5, 1923 at Orlando, Florida. Daughter of Paul W. (6125) and Emma H. (Spielman) Benson (6123) Died February 15, 1937 in New York city.
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Lillian Winifred Spielman, born January 12, 1924 at Orlando, Fla. Daughter of Fred William (6124) and Lillian Esther (Roberts) Spielman (6126). High school and college education. Married Corp. Hale Carnes. Employed in defense work.
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Hale Carnes, married Lillian W. Spielman (7167). Corporal in U.S. Army.
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Zelota Phillips, born March 3, 1913 at Butte, Montana, daughter of Elem E. (713) and Cleo L. (Spielman) Phillips (711). Dramatics student. Family moved to Los Angeles, Cal. Died November 24, 1928.
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Elmer Dale Phillips, born May 17, 1917 at Butte, Montans, son of Elmer E. (713) and Cleo L. (Spielman) Phillips (711). Married Marjorie J. Schmalzaried (804) May 28, 1938 at Los Angeles, officer in Los Angeles police. Musician in Police and Elka band. Parents of a son (901). Address 726 W. 73rd. str. Los Angeles, California.
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Donald Lewis Phillips, born February 14, 1932 at Los Angeles. Son of Elmer E. (713) and Cleo L. (Spielman) Phillips (711).
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Majorie June Schmalzried, born June 9, 1919 at Los Angeles, daughter of Edward and Henrietta (Lare) Schmalzried. Married Elmer D. Spielman (802) at Los Angeles May 28, 1938. Parents of a son (901).
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Evelin Hambly, born December 10, 1907 at Colorado Springs, daughter of William E. (721) and Dora E. (Ricken) Hambly (717). Married Franklin Price (806). Parents of a son (902)
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Franklin Price, born December 26, 1904 at Jamesport. Mo.son of Major General and Mrs. Sterling Price. Married Evelin Hambly (805) Parents of a son (902).
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Ethel Leora Shidler, born August 6, 1908 at Colorado City, daughter of Grover C. (723) and Minnie E. (Ricken) Shidler (719). Married Floyd Russell Nelson (807x) June 8, 1927 at Pueblc Colorado, Parents of 2 daughters (903-4). Graduated High school. Address; 640 W. 73rd. str., Los Angeles, California.
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Floyd Russell Nelson, born July 23, 1906 at New Windsor, Mercer Co. Illinois. Son of Carl and Anna Nelson. Married Ethel L. Shidler (807) June 8, 1927 at Pueblo. Col. Parents of 2 daughters (903-4) Evangelical singer. Address 640 W. 73rd. str. Los Angeles, Cal.
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Mildred Elbert Shidler, born March 1, 1911 at Limon, Colorado. Daughter of Grover C. (723) and Mine E. (Ricken) Shidler (719). Married John Weaver (808x) May 18, 1930. Have an adopted son (905). Address Box 606, Heler, Utah.
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John Weaver, born November 13, 1909 at Colorado Springs. Married Mildred E. Shidler (808) May 18, 1920. Have an adopted son (905). Address box 606, Helper, Utah.
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Robert Shidler, born December 31, 1911 at Basalt, Colorade, Son of Grover C. (723) and Minie E. (Ricken) Shidler (719). Died October 31, 1929 at Superior, Wyoming.
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Edna Helen Shidler, born September 5, 1914 at Colorado Springs. Daughter of Grover C. (723) and Minie E. (Ricken) Shidler (719). Graduated High school. Married Wm. J. Tyers (810x) August 25, 1937 at Santa Ana, California. Parents of 2 sons (906-7).
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William John Tyers, born May 1, 1916, son of William & Nora (McTernan) Tyers. Educated High school. Married Edna H. Shidler (810) August 25, 1937 at Santa Ana, California, parents of 2 sons (906-7).
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Francis Joan Shidler, born January 4, 1923 at Colorado Springs. Daughter of Grover C. (723) and Minie E. (Ricken) Shidler (719).
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Elfrida Fritz, born December 19, 1919 at Scherzheim, Germany, Daughter of William (728) and Louise (Spielman) Fritz (727).
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Hilda Fritz, born March 26, 1923 at Schertsheim, Germany, daughter of William (728) and Louise (Spielman) Fritz (727).
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Fredrick Gustas Fritz, born April 16, 1924 at Schertzheim, son of William (728) and Louise (Spielman) Fritz (727).
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Glen Raymond Selby, born October 17, 1902 on a farm near Kent, Minnesota. Son of Sherman W. (734) and Minie (Spielman) Selby. (729). Attended School of Mechanics at Fargo N. Dakota. Married Palma Janson (817) October 26, 1929 at Fergus Falls Minn. Parents of a son (908). Occupation farmer, Lutheran, Republican. Address Kent, Wilkin County, Minnesota.
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Hazel Adaline Selby, born September 23, 1906 in Wilkin County, Minn. Daughter of Sherman W. (734) and Minie (Spielman) Selby (729). Breckenridge High school. Stenographer. Married John C. Adams (818) August 26, 1929 at Vincennes, Indiana. Parents of a daughter (909). Member of Episcopal Church. Address Hallock, Minnesota.
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Palma Jenson, born November 8, 1901. Daughter of Ludwig Jenson. Education, High school and College, teacher. Married Glen R. Selby (815) October 26, 1929, parents of a son (908). Member Lutheran Church. Address Kent, Wilkin County, Minnesota.
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John C. Adams, born March 18, 1898. Education, Civil Engineer. Married Hazel A. Selby (816) August 26, 1929, parents of a daughter (909). County Engineer, Kittson County. Address, Hallock, Minnesota.
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Edgar Earl Spielman, born May 12, 1906 at Worthington, Minn. Son of Edward F. (730) and Cora (Alter) Spielman (735). 2 years college. Military training, R.O.T.C., U.S. Navy. Married Verdie Bordelon (822) July 31, 1927 at Alexandria, La. Employed at Higgins Industries. Member Baptist Church. Interested in fishing & foot ball. Address, 6213 S. Claiborn st. New Orleans, La.
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Marjorie Mary Spielman, born January 20, 1908 near Worthington, Min. Daughter of Edgar F. (730) and Cora (Alter) Spielman (735).
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John Pershing Spielman, born November 4. 1910 near Alexandria. La., son of Edgar F. (730) and Cora (Alter) Spielman (735). Graduate of State University of Louisiana ’39. With the Rural Electrical Association of Washington, D.C., 1940. Toured the United States in 1942 with Rural Electrification Association Farm Show, in 1942 as Assistant Manager and in their St. Louis office until inducted in to Air Service in December 1942. Member American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
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Verdie Bordelon, born May 26, 1909 at Bunkie, Louisiana. College B.A degree. School teacher in Bush ave. school Alexandria. Married Edgar E. Spielman (819) July 31, 1937, 1937. Catholic Church. Address 6213 S. Claiborne st., New Orleans. La.
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Irene Evelyn Spielman, born September 13, 1909 at Worthington, Min. Daughter of John A. (731) and Ordell A. (Asman) Spielman (736). Graduate Bolton High school, Alexandria and Louisiana State University A. & M. College June ’29 B.S. Member International Cosmopolitan Club Taught 9 years, member of faculty of Hollywood Jr. High School, Baton Rouge, Methodist Church, Eastern Star. Married James Wesley Chamber (826) June 4, 1932 at Rosalie Dairy Farm in presence of 4 grand parents. Parents of a son (910). Address, 2724 Amarillo St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Shara Dell Spielman, born June 28, 1912, Worthington. Minn. Daughter of John A. (731) and Ordell A. (Asman) Spielman (736). Family moved to Alexandria, La. 1916. Graduated from Bolton High School 1928. Turo Infirmary ’33 Registered Nurse. Graduated Draughton’s Business College. Married Perry Davia Killingsworth 1936 , traveled through Louisiana and Alabama 4 years. Address, Mrs. P. D. Killingsworth, 3426 Hollywood Dr., Baton Rouge, La.
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Prof. Arless Asman Spielman, born September 2, 1916 at Worthington, Minn. Son of John A. (731) and Ordell (Asman) Spielman (736). Lived in Alexandria, La. 1916-35, Minneapolis 1935-7, Corvallis, Oregon, 1937-9, St. Paul 1939-41, Lexington, Ky. 1941-2, Pullman, Washington, December 1942 to date.
Graduated Bolton High school ’32, S.W. Louisiana Institute 1933-5, University Minnesota B.S. ’27. Oregon State College M.S. ’39. University of Minnesota Ph.D. ’42. Research Assistant Oregon Agricultural Extension Service 1939. Instructor University of Minn. School of Agriculture 1939-41. Extension Dairyman University of Kentuky 1941-2. Assistant and Professor Dairy Department Washington State College, De. 1942. Member Am. Dairy Science Assn. American Soc. Of Animal Production. Honorary scholastic and scientific organizations; Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Alpha, Sigma, Xi. Married Wynnetta Guthrie (828) June 18, 1938 at Corvallis Oregon, parents of a son (911). Member of Methodist Church. Address, Washington State College, Pullman, Washington.
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John Wesley Chambers, born July 23, 1911, Baton Rouge, La. Graduate Baton Rouge High school ’27, Lousiana State University, A. & M. College B.S. ’42 in Mechanical Engineering. Married Irene E. Spielman (823) June 4, 1932, parents of a son (910). Member of American Society Mechanical Engineers. Employed by Standard Oil Co. of La. In Baton Rouge refinery as engineer inspector. Methodist Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge. Address 2724 Amarillo st. Baton Rouge, La.
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Perry David Kilinworth, born Montgomery, La. April 1910. Educated Crowville High school. Salesman Electrolux Co. traveled 4 years in Louisiana and Alabama living in a trailer. Electric welder with Aluminum Co. of America. Address 3426 Hollywood Drive, Baton Rouge.
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Wynnetta Guthrie, born September 4, 1917 at Amity, Yamhill County, Oregon. Daughter of JoelKeandy and Litha Jane (Wilson) Guthrie. Educated Oregon State College, Secretary. Married Arliss A. Spielman (825) June 18, 1938 at Corvallis, Ore. Parents of a son (911). Member Methodist Church, Washington State College, Pullman, Wash.
<829>
Lee Mathews, jr. born Alexandria, Louisiana, son of Lee (739) and Mable (Spielman) Mathews, (733).
<830>
John W. Mathews, born Alexandria, Lousiana, son of Lee (739) and Mable (Spielman) Mathews (733)
<831>
Melville Earl Williams, born May 1, 1903 at Worthington, Minn. Son of Bert (742) and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748).
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Archie Harrison Williams, born April 20, 1904 at Worthington, son of Bert (742) and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748). Married Martha Dolly (840) May 3, 1931 at Sioux Falle, South Dakota.
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Raymond Leroy Williams, born August 1, 1905 at Worthington, son of Bert (742) and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748). Married June Caroline Myers (841) May 21, 1929, parents of 3 children (912-13).
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Virgel Sylvanus Williams, born January 15, 1907 at Worthington, son of Bert (742) and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748). Married Lorains Glass (842), parents of a daughter (915). Brainard, Minn.
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Keneth Alfred Williams, born September 28, 1908 at Worthington, son of Bert (742) and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748). Married Isabelle Timmons (843) October 16, 1931, parents of a daughter (916). Lives in Detroit, Michigan.
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Orville Ora Williams, born September 18, 1911 at Worthington, son of Bert (742) and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748). Married Margaret Chisamore (844) August 2, 1941. Lives in Detroit, Mich.
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Emmet Albert Williams, born December 9, 1912 at Worthington, son of Bert (742) and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748). Married Graoe Ruth Anderson (845), parents of a son (917). Married November 18, 1939. Care A.P.O.-a14, U.S. Army, Los Angeles, Cal.
<838>
Francis Sarah Helen Williams, born August 21, 1914 at Spencer, S.D. daughter of Bert (742) and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748). Married Alvin Hoover (846) July 21, 1926.
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Mervin Earl Williams, born June 20, 1918 at Worthington son of Bert (742) Williams and Mary (Walpole) Williams (748). Married Mary E. Fountaine (847) August 19, 1937, parents of a son (918).
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Martha Dolly, Married Archie Williams (832) May 3, 1931.
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June Caroline Myers, Married Raymond L. Williams (833) parents of 3 children (912-14).
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Loraine Glass, married Virgil S. Williams (834) October 1927. Parents of a Daughter (915).
<843>
Isabel Timmons, married Kenneth A. Williams (835) October 16, 1931. Parents of a daughter (916).
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Margaret Chisamore married Orville O. Williams (836) August 2, 1941.
<845>
Grace Ruth Anderson, married Emmet A. Williams (837) November 18, 1939, parents of a son (917).
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Alvin Hoover married Francis S.H. Williams (838) July 21, 1936.
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Mary E. Fountaine married Mervin E. Williams (839) August 19, 1937 parents of a son (918).
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Frank Williams, son of Ora C (743) and Clara (Swan) Williams (750) lives with parents R2,Canby,Oregon.
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Lloyd Henry Corell, born September 9,1905, son of Alonso J. (751) and pearl (Williams) Corell (744) .Married Florenced Fossen (851). Parents of son (919).
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Dale Alonso Corell, born maroh 2,1915,son of Alonso J. (751) and pearl (Williams) Corell (744). Married Mildred Bowman (852). Parents of a son (920).
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Florence Fossen, married Lloyd H. Correll (849) parents of a son (919).
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Mildred Bowman, married Dale A. Corell (850) parents of a son (920).
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Ralph Galbraith son of Dr. Logan (752) and Myrtle (Williams) Galbraith (745).
<854>
Lavant Galbraith son of Dr. Logan (752) and Myrtle (Williams) Galbraith (745).
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Glarence Galbraith son of Dr. Logan (752) and Myrtle (Williams) Galbraith (745).
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Dougles Williams. Adopted son of Harry (746) and Margaret (Hookert) Williams (753).with parents at Round Lake, Minnesota.
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Virginia D. Spielman, born august 19,1920 at Brighton , Iowa daughter of Raymond C.(755) and Bertha (Woodworth) Spielman(761)2 years in Parsons College, member Empyrean (Lit.) Society. Taught school until married to chester Brosseit (860) October 4,1942. parents of a son (921). Employed in Chicago until her husband returns from U.S Military service.1814 S.4 av. Maywood, Ills.
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John W. Spielman, born March 28,1935 at Brighton son of Raymond C.(755) and Bertha (Woodworth) Spielman (761).
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Harvey Spielman, born December 27,1922 at Brighton, son of Raymond C.(755) and Bertha (Woodworth) Spielman (761). Student Parsons College ’44. Member Marine reserve, Methodist church, Zeta fraternity. Represented Parsons College in 1941 state Oratorical Peace Contest. Winner of 1939 Scholarship to Parsons College.
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Chester Brosseit, born January 5,1920 son of George and Ada (Jahnke) Brosseit. State University of Iowa ’42,Masters degree Music ’43.Married Virginia D. Spielman (857) October 4,1942,at Fairfield, parents of a son (921). Private f/o in U.S. Infantry Band. Honolulu, arranges music for the band at U.S.O center.
<861>
Henry Lee Peasley, born May 22,1921, Brighton, Son of Ernest U. Peasley (762) and Carrie M. (Spielman) Peasley (756).State University of Iowa, Pharmacy ’43.Member and house steward Sigma Nu fraternity. Home address 301 S. Court str. Fairfield ,Iowa. With U.S. camp Le Juene, New River, North Caroline.
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George Earl Spielman, Born September 23,1935 Brighton. Son of Floyd K. (759) and Wilma (Elder) Spielman (764) . Drummer in Coe College junior Band, Piano student Smith school of music. Presbyterian with parents,827 A. Ave. N.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Beverly Jane Spielman. Born October 31,1929 in Council Bluffs, Ia. Daughter of Guy H. (766) and Martha (Jepson) Spielman (768). Student Sioux City Junior school, Plays violin in Sioux city All school orchestra. Home 2711 Jones Str .Sioux City, Iowa.
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Shiryl Ann Spielman, born November 10,1933 in Sioux City, Daughter of Guy H. (766) and Martha (Jepson) Spielman (769). Student Bryant grade school, also in piano and drawing. With parents at 2711 Jones street, Sioux City, Iowa.
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Lester Eugene Born Spielman, August 19,1928 at Hollywood, Calson of Harold G. (773) and Estelle (Brion) Spielman (775). With his mother at Loe Altos, cal
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Jeremy Russell Spielman, Born June 16,1931 at Hollywood, son of Harold .G (773) and Estelle (Brion) Spielman (755). Los Altos, Cal
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John Russell Spielman, Born May 14,1930 at Cottage Hospital. Santa Barbara, Calif .Son of John V.(778) and Mary Helen (Sterrett) Spielman (779) Family moved to 2345 Adair St .San Marino Calif. In 1940. Boy Scout Bugler.
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Leo Lewis Nady, Jr. born February 15,1921 at Metistia Fairfield, Iowa. Son of Leo. L. (783) and Marion E. (McElhinny) Nady (781).Fairfield High School Honor Society. Iowa State College B.S.’42 in Mechanical Engineering. Member, phi Kappa Psi national Social fraternity, president. Student branch Am. Soc. Mechanical Engineering, I. As. S.S.A.M.E. Band. Varsity “I”; R.O.T.C; Senior Track Manager; Commissioned 2nd Lt. Eng. Corpe Reserve May 1942, called to active service June 3,1942, assigned to 9th. Eng Squadron of 2nd.Cavalry Div at Ft. Riley ,Kansas. On July 15 the 9th. Armored Div was formed from the 2nd .cavalry Div. he was assigned to C company of 9th. Armored Eng. Battalion as executive officer ,on October 12, was re-assigned to D company with duty Commanding officer. November 1st was promoted to first Lieut. Later sent to Ft. Knox and to East Coast /married Fonda Eloise Gustafson (872) on August 25, 1942 at Lake Okoboji, Iowa. 1943 transferred to Ft. Knox. Ky. as instructor. Member Presbyterian Church, Fairfield, Bowling, golf, stamps.
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Robert MoElhinny Nady , Born March 18,1925 at Fairfield , Ia. Son of Leo L. (783) and Marion E. (MoElhinny) Nady (781) Graduated High school and entered Iowa State College at Ames, May 5,1942 in the Mechanical Engineering school. Enlisted in U.S. Army March 2 1943 reported to camp Roberts, Cal., July 29, Battery A, 55th .Bn. 12th F.A. Tag. Regt Trans. To Orgeon University, Eugene,Camp Cooke 1944 Camp Livingston ,La, Presbyterian church
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Marion Elizabeth Nady, Born 28,1929 at Fairfield, daughter of Leo L. (783) and Marion E. ( McElhinny) Nady (781).Rd .2,Fairfield.
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Carrie Jane Nady, born December 11,1936 at Fairfield, daughter of Leo L. (783) and Marion E. ( McElhinny) Nady (781). Fairfield. Iowa.
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Fonda Elosie Gustafson, born July 7,1920 at Beresford, S. Dakota. Daughter of Mr., & Mrs. Swan Gustafson. Education, Beresford High school 1934 –8 ,south Dakota State College 1938-40 ,Iowa state college, Ames 1940-42 ,Married Leo L. Nady ,Jr., (868) August 25,1942 at the Gustafson summer home Dixon’s Beach, Lake Okoboji ,Iowa. (Note; H. A. Spielman, (831) had a summer home on the lot now occupied by Mr. Gustafson) Member Norwegian Lutheran church, sports, tennis, bowling, golf. Music Piano, flute.
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Christene Turney, born February 18,1943 in Doctors Hospital Washington, D.C daughter of Dillon S. (787) and Katherine (S. Van Dyke) Turney (789).
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Laura Hodge, Born January 17,1918 at Germanville, Iowa. Daughter of Chalmers (796) and Mae (Sinn) Hodge (791) Married Clifford C. Glasgow (877) March 27,1940 at first Christians church, Fairfield. Address; R.R.2, Brighton, Iowa.
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Earl Warren Hodge, born July 12,1919 at Germanville, Son of Chalmers (796) and Mae (Sinn) Hodge (791). Private first class, U.S. Army, Medical Det. Richmond, California.
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Velma Hodge, born July 2,1924 at Fairfield, Iowa, daughter of Chalmers (796) and Mae (Sinn) Hodge (791). Address Rd2, Brighton. Ia.
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Clifford O. Glasgow, born December 23,1902 at Libertyville, Iowa. Married Laura Hodge (874) March 27, 1940 ,in first Christian church, Fairfield, Iowa.
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Richard Rebling, born November 21,1926 at Fairfield, son of Harold (798) and Mildred (Sinn) Rebling (795). Died November 23,1926.
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Donald Rebling, born December 4,1927 at Fairfield ,Daughter of Harold (798) and Mildred (Sinn) Rebling (795). Fairfield, Iowa
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Eveline Rebling, born August 17,1929 at Fairfield, Daughter of Harold (798) and Mildred (Sinn) Rebling (795). Fairfield.
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Paul Rebling, born September 10,1930 at Germanville, Son of Harold (798) and Mildred (Sinn) Rebling (795). Fairfield.
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Anna Mae Trebling, born March 16,1933, Daughter of Harold (798) and Mildred (Sinn) Rebling (795).
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John Willis Wood, born April 28,1834. at Fairfield, son of Willis H. (7101) and Caroline (Craff) wood(7100).204 N. 4th st. Fairfield, Iowa.
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Theodore Walter Wood, born April 28, 1834. at Fairfield ,son of Willis H Caroline (Craff) wood(7100).
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Robert Craff Wood, born April 28,1934, at Fairfield ,son of Willis H Caroline (Craff) wood (7100).
<886>
Bessie Van Dorin, born May 14,1914, at Bentonsport, Iowa, daughter of Edward (7104) and Adelia (Warner) Van Dorin (7103). Died February 24 1915 at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
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Willard van Dorin born May 6,1916, at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, daughter of Edward (7104) and Adelia (Warner) Van Dorin (7103).
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Mildred Van Dorin, born November 7,1918 at Mt. Pleasant, Daughter of Edward (7104) and Adelia (Warner) Van Dorin.
<889>
Florence Van Dorin , born October 3,1920, at Mt. Pleasant, daughter of Edward (7104) and Adelia (Warner) Van Dorin (7103).
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Nute Van Dorin, born October 13, 1922, at Sesser Illinois. Son of Edward (7104) and Adelia (Earner) Van Dirin (7103).
<891>
Edward Van Dorin , born November 14,1925 at Salem. Iowa, son of Edward (7104) and Adelia (Warner) Van Dorin (7103).
<892>
Ruth Arlene Craff, born January 19,1941 at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield. Daughter of Burley (7106) and Eva (Shafer) Craff (7108). Home at East Pleasant Plain, Iowa.
<893>
Harlan William Craff, born August 8,1934 at Germanville, son of dale W.(7107) and Pearl M. (Hauk) Craff (7109).
<894>
Leroy Andrew Craff, born August 21,1936 at Germanville, son of dale W. (7107) and Pearl M. (Hauk) Craff (7109).
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Maynard Dale Craff, born February 27,1929 at Germanville, son of dale W. (7107) and Pearl M. (Hauk) Craff (7109). RD 2,Brighton.
<896>
Paul R. Smith, born April 9,1931,Fairfield, son of Ralph 0. (71113) and Mae (Craff) Smith (7112). Lived at Wayland, Sweedenburg. Member Lutheran Church & Sunday School. RD 1, Lockridge,Iowa.
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Delores M. Smith, born August 25,1933 at Wayland, Iowa, daughter of Ralph 0. (71113) and Mae M. (Craff) Smith (7112). Lutheran Church & Sunday School. RD 1, Lockride, Iowa.
<898>
Margaret Joanne Smith, born December 29, 1935 at Sweedenburg, daughter of Ralph 0. (7113) and Mae (Craff) Smith (7112). Member of the Lutheran Church & Sunday School. RD 1, Lockridge, Iowa.
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Mary Troxel Shreves, born June 21,1926 at Burlington, Iowa, daughter of A. Lloyd (7117) and Elizabeth (Troxel) Shreves (7115) Burlington.
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John Troxel Shreves, born October 31,1927 at Burlington, son of A. Lloyd (7117) and Elizabeth (Troxel) Shreves (7115).Burlington.
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Robert H Hoffman, born August 30,1921 at Detroit, Michigan, son of Walter A.(7118) and Bulah ( Hamilton) Hoffman (7121). 2915 Lathropave. Detroit, Michigan.
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Nanoy Jane Hoffman, born March 25,1923 at Detroit, daughter of Walter A.(7118) and Bulah (Hamilton) Hoffman (7121). 2915 Lathropave. Detroit, Michigan.
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Clara Elaine Ratzlaff, born June 11,1937 at Detroit Mich. Daughter of Donald A.(7122) and Clara G. (Hoffman) Ratzlaff (7120).
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John Howard Herlinger, born July 4, 1930 City Hospital, Akron, Ohio son of Howard John (7127) and Katharine (Spielman) Herlinger (7124). As a child of unusual intelligence and personality he has been at the held of his class for 7 years and last years, 1942, his name was engraved on a bronze place in Sao Paulo grade school-American-for excellence in scholarship. He has shown a decided talent in music, has taken leading singing parts in church and school entertainments and solo parts in school’s chorus. Sao Paulo, Brazil, S/A/
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Donald Arthur Phillips, born February 27,1928 at Columbus, Ohio son of Arthur B. (7135) and Helen (Spielman) Phillips (7133). With his parents at 607 Cleveland ave., Marion, Ohio.
<8106>
Suzanne Louise Coach, born October 14,1943 at Odessa, Texas. Daughter of Robert (7138) and Meriam L. (Spielman) Cotanch (7137).
<8107>
George Curtice Fretz, III, born October 25,1942 un Akron, Ohio, son of George C. (7144) and Virginia (Spielman) Fretz (7140). Home 2266 15th. Str.Cuyahoga Falls. Ohio.
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Suzanne Faulkner Spielman, born August 10,1934, at Cincinnati. O. daughter of C. Edward, III (7145) and Edna (Faulkner) spielman (7146).
<8109>
John Sterling Findlay. Jr. born February 23,1944 at Arlington, Va. Son of John S. (7149) and Beatrice (Thompson) Findlay (7147) Died April 19,1944, buried in Arlington National Cemetrey, in plot reserved for the children of officers.
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Freedrick Willis knasel, born August 22,1938 at Sidney, Ohio daughter of willis G. (7156) and Izetta (Tabler) Knazel (7158).Sidney.
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Judith Ann Knasel born, March 31,1940 at Sidney, Ohio daughter of Willis G. (7156) and Izetta (Tabler) Knazel (7158). Sidney.
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Judith Ann Kanasel, born March 31,1940 at Sidney, Ohio daughter of Willis G. (7156) and Izetta (Tabler) Knazel. With parents at Pine Hurst Drive, Sidney, Ohio.
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Linda Ann Woodruff, born October 1941. Adopted daughter of Clifford (7163) and Van Dora Marie (Ehrhardt) Woodruff (7159). Address, 2910 Flemming rd. Middletown, Ohio.
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Albert Wilson Foster, jr, born June 5,1934, son of Albert Wilson (7164) and Edna Valleen (Ehrhardt) Foster (7161). With his parents 275 S. Marshall St. Pontiac, Michigan.
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Mary Jane Foster, born February 15,1938, daughter of Albert Wilson (7164) and Edna Valleen (Ehrhardt) Foster (7161). Pontiac, Michigan.
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Darrell Duane Phillips, born November 13,1941 in Los Angeles, Cal. Son of Elmer D. (802) and Majorie J. (Schmalzried) Phillips (804). With his parents 726 W.73rd , str, Los Angeles, Cal.
<902>
Robert Price, born December 3,1925 at Colorado Springs, Son of Franklin (806) and Evelin (Hambly) Price (805).
<903>
Margaret Louise Nelson, born June 22, 1929 at Colorado Springs, col. Daughter of Floyd Russell (807x) and Ethel L. (Shidler) Nelson (807) John Muir Jr High School. With parents 640 W. 73rd. str. Los Angeles.
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Patricia Lee Nelson, born May 25,1935 at Colorado Springs, col. Daughter of Floyd R (807x) and Ethel L. (Shidler) Nelson (807) Public School. With parents 640 W. 73rd. str. Los Angeles, Cal.
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Howard Weaver, born May 11,1935 at Denver, Colorado, adopted son of John (808x) and Mildred E. (Shidler) Weaver (808). With his parents 640 W. 73rd. str., Los Angeles, California.
<906>
Robert William Tyers, born July 16,1938, son of William J. (810x) and Edna H.(Shidler) Tyers (810). Died July 29,1939.
<907>
William Grover Tyers, born August 17,1940, son of William J. (810x) and Edna H. (Shidler) Tyers (810).
<908>
Russell Edward Selby, born May 3,1931 at Whapeton, N. Dakota, son of Glen R. (815) and Palma (Jenson) Selby (817). Kent, Minnesota.
<909>
Jaquelien Grace Adams, born June 3, 1930 daughter of John C.(818) and Hazel (Selby) Adams (816) of Hallock, Kittson County, Minn.
<910>
James Alfrd Chambers, born May 23,1939 at New Orleans. La. son of James W. (826) and Irene E. (Spielman) Chambers (823). Resides at 2724 Amarillo str. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
<911>
James Arless Spielman, born December 6,1943 at Colfax, Whittman Co. Washington. Son of Prof. Arless A.(825) and Wynnett (Guthris) Spielman (826) Care parents Washington State College. Pullman, Wash.
<912>
Lulu Bell Williams, daughter of Raymond L. (833) and June C. (Myers) Williams (841).
<913>
Madona E. Williams, daughter of Raymond L. (833) and June C. (Myers) Williams (841).
<914>
Rae Labella Williams, son of Raymond L. (833) and June C. (Myers) Williams (841).
<915>
Betty Williams, Daughter of Virgil (834) and Lorain (Glass) Williams (842). Address: Brainard , Minnesotta.
<916>
Dora Williams, daughter of Kenneth A.(835) and Isabelle (Tammons) William,(843) Lives in Detroit, Michigan.
<917>
Curtis Williams, son of Emmet (837) and Grace R. (Anderson) Williams (847).
<918>
Douglas Williams, son of Mervin E. (839) and Mary E. (Fountain) Williams(847).
<919>
Verne Lloyd Corell, born April 12,1938. Son of Lloyd H. (849) and Florence (Fossen) Corell (851).
<920>
………………Corell, born July 6,1938, son of dale A (850) and Mildred (Bowman) Correll (852)
<921>
David John Brosseit, born July 12,1943 at Maywood, , Illinois, son of chester (860) and Virginia D. (Spielman) Brosseit (857).
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Leo Lewis Nady III, born June 16,1944 at Columbia S.C. son of Leo L. (868) and Fonda (Gustafson) Nady (872).
HISTORY OF THE SPIELMAN FAMILY
Members who have had Military Training of Service.
302 John Michael Spielman, served nearly nine years in the German Army.
303 Christian Spielman, in the army of Napolean many years.
403 David Spielman, drafted at age of 21, in German Royal Guard.
501 David Spielman, Co, B,2nd Colorado Cavlery ,3 ½ years,1861.
511 John A Spielman,2nd,Lieut. (Brvt Capt.) 1863. Co .K,17th .Iowa.
514 Fredrick Spielman, Co M.4th , Iowa, Died 1862 in Mississippi .
522 John M.Craff, Co M.4th Iowa Cavl. Wounded in action.
523 James M.Heaton ,Co. B.9th.inf.& Co A 19th . to end of war.
631 Henry A Spielman, Iowa Maj. Am Red Cross. Field Dirct .Camp Fremont.
632 J.G Spielman, Iowa Nat. Guard 1833–6,on strike duty.
659 John A. Heaton Q.M-S.Co.h.2nd.Iowa Natnl. Guard.
696 Howard M. Spielman,Lieut.U.S. Air Service 1917-19.
6101 Arthur H.Spielman, Co C, 56th Inf.A.E.F. Wounded in France.
6124 Fred W.Spielman, U.S.N.
728 Wm.Fritz, German Army 1919.Wounded in action.
763 Lloyd o. Prizer, Master Sargt.U.S.A.
766 Guy h Spielman ,349th. Inf. 88 div. Band Sargt. France 1919
769 Geo.S. Hickson, U.S.A. Air Service,1917 to end of war.
773 H.G. Spielman,2nd. Lut. U.S.A. Air Corps; Capt. U.S.A Eng.1942,Major 1944.
778 John V.Spielman. ROTC/Stanford, bugler; U.S.Engs. 1942,Los Angl.
787 Dillon S.Turney ,Ens. USNR.1941;Lut ’43. Technician on Radar.
788 William Nanes, Engr.On USA. Board for Refrigeration, Ft. Belavoir.
7119 John S.Hoffman,U.S. Service,1943.
7130 Robert W. Manes, USA Air Corps. Intelligence Ofc.Bomber Sqd.
7131 Clarence M.Spielman, Staff Sgt.738th.MPBN with Gen.McArthur.
7136 Paul H. U.S.Service.Mueller
7137 Robert N. Cotanch Lieut. USA Air corps, Texas
7141 Milton R.Spielman,US Naval Reserve,1943.
7143 Stanley F.Allison, Ens.US Navel Res.1943.
7148 Roy E.Thompson. Ensign U.S.N.
7149 John S.Findlay, U.S.A officers Training School.Ft.Belvoir.
7150 Clyde O. Ritchie, Lt U.S. Air Service, Brooks Field ,1943.
7155 Loy F. Knasel U.S.A 111th.Ordnce.Aberdeen Prooving Grds. Ft. Dix.
7168 Hale Carnes, Corporal USA.
819 Edgar E.Spielman,U.S.Navy.
821 John Pershing Spielman, U.S.Army Los Angeles.
837 Emmet A.Williams, U.S Army Los Angeles.
838 Harvey Spielman, Marine Reserve
860 Chester Brosseit, US Inf Band, arranges music for band, Honolulu.
861 Henry L.Peasley,U.S at Camp La Juena, New River, N.C.
868 Leo L.Nady,2nd Lt, 1st.Lt; Executive Ofc, Command 9th Armored eng bat. Instructor. Ft .Knox Ky.
869 Robt .M. Nady, Camp Dodge, Camp Roberts, Camp Cook,Univ. Oregon Camp Livingston, USA engineers .
875 Earl W. Hodge, USA. Medical Department, Richmond. Cal.
8101 Robert H. Hoffman, USA Air Corps.
Apendix, The Name
The final “N” in the German spelling of Spielman was dropped by the family in the U.S. The name is variously constructed to mean a “spieler”one who plays as a musician, an actor or a court jester with “fools cap and bells”. A distinct musical strain has appeared at times in our family.
In a guide book to England, Houghton, Mifflin Co.1896,- “in Dartford, one of the earliest paper mills in England was built here, in Elizabeths day, by a man named Spielman who came from lake Constance (North Switzerland) who used the figure of a jester with fools cap and bells as a water cap paper.” Lake Constance is at the liner between Switzerland and Baden and flows into the Rhine. Sohauffhausen is a town at the line between Switzerland and Baden at the Northern end of the lake Constance. Oberschauff-hausen (101) probably is just across the line in Baden. So it is possible that the maker of England and damask weaver (301) of Scherzheim had a common origin. It is recorded in Encyclopedia Britannica that one John Spielman, a German, had works, paper mills, at Dortford, England, in 1588. However the Earliest member of the family of which we have knowledge is Henry Spielman(101).
Sir Wm. Espileman, Knight, the Lord of Brokenhurst, in the 12th century England was a sire of a considerable and substantial progeny, some of who came to America in 1696. Their name has many variants as Spelman Spellman, Spilman, Spileman, and Spylman. Mrs. John D.Rookefeller was a Spelman. I find no relationship between our line and this English strain.
I am told that Spielman is not an uncommon name in Austria, both Jews and Aryans. The New York directory lists many dozen, other cities a few.
Some who share with us the name; Arthur Spielman. Member American Society of Civil Engineers born Hoboken,N.J.1847 of German Parents of distinguished intelligence and culture. Univ.of City of N.Y.,C.E.’67 Adjunct prof. of C.E., made plans and partial construction of a tunnel under the Hudson River.
Frank Floyd Spielman, born Jan 13 ,1886 at Pine Plainee, N.Y. President Frazier Federal Inc. Member of clube in China. Residence No.18 Rue de France, Tientsin, China.
Percy Edwin Spielman, Ph.D. Fellow Institute Chemistry and many learned scientific societies. Author “Bituminous Substances”. Born in London 1881,son of M.H Spielman, Folkstone.
Jacob Spielman, member Co L.3rd Michigan Cavalry Civil War.
Dr Marvin Andrew Spielman, Univ Wisconsin Assist. Prof. Organic Chemistry, born Dostan, Minn Jan.10,1906.Ph.D Minn ’33.
John George Adam Spielman, member of a family who emigrated into south Russia at an early day from whence he came to U.S in 1890 and homesteaded at Sutton, Clay County ,Nebraska. Carpenter, Miller Lutheran church. About 30 Prosperous descendents in that Locality .
Rev. E. Spielman, Lutheran Minister, Lanham, Kansas.(1929).
About 1920 Caroline Febrey of Long Beach told me her grandmother was a Christena Spielman in Dubuque, Iowa. A Fred Spielman is desk sargt in Dubuque. She stated that she had been in Columbus and that she had visited in the home of Rev. Christian Spielman at Lancaster. She told me this on 1920 at the age of about 85.
Jacob Spielman & sons Chicago, extensive vinegar and pickle products and industrialists in various lines.
About the turn of the country a John A Spielman was road master or div superintendent of the B. & O .Ry. Ohio division. About the same time I was told that there was a J. Spielman Post of the Grand Army of the Republic. I was not able to locate.
Retrospect.
Around the fireplace in a German cottage in the village of Scherzheim in Baden, near the Rhine, gathered a typical peasant family one evening late in August 1830. While they were village people and small farmers we believe that they were thrifty and of the educated class as judged by the record of the members as we know them in this country, the members seem to have had a better education than that afforded by the small village. We can picture this household engaged in family worship, asking divine protection and guidance for the son John (404) who will start on September 1 for distant and little known America, a land of hope and promise. The Father and Mother, John Michael (302) and Anna Maria (306) and the 7 children are gathered at the family altar. We do not have a word picture of the meeting or the reason that impelled the son to break home ties so dear and go to a new world never to return to that fireside. He went and with those who followed entered a larger field of human endeavor an answer to the prayers from the fireside and the village chapel.
I have endeavored within the limits of this work and with the data at hand, to chronicle the more important events of this group, who found in America life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and their numerous progeny scattered throughout this republic. The information gathered by lip and letter is recorded for those who follow. Due to the fact that the small oak that took root in the fertile soil of America grew to be a sturdy oak with branches that spread form coast to coast and from north to south, it has not been possible to get an intimate story of all the branches, the responses which I have received in the years justifies me in this record. Some records are missing or incomplete where I did not have the name or address or they did not respond to my questionnaire or letter. Hundreds of inquiries were mailed. Those who obtain a copy should list additional names, facts and addresses on pages provided.
I hope that the “twigs” of the family tree will derive much satisfaction when they read the story of the sturdy branches that have brought them fourth.
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Names do change.
I have a news clipping which states;
Joseph Spielman came to U.S. from Germany in 1850 and built log houses on the banks of Turkey river in Winneshiek county, Iowa, later a mill and the village became known as Spielmanville, later changed to Spillville, now population 297. here in 1893 Antonin Dvorak, the celebrated Bohemian composer wrote “Humeresque” and other popular numbers. He returned to Europe shortly.
Interesting.
The total number of members of the Family listed in these pages is 516, of these 134 are deceased.
At the present time there are living;
5th. Generation 3, (519), 533, 539).
6th. Generation 70
7th. Generation 143
8th. Generation 114
9th. Generation 22, Total living 382. A growing tree.
A Honorarium
The Spielman Golden Wedding Club.
Members of the family who have been married 50 or more years, they who have kept the faith. “A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another” St. John, chapter 13, verse 34.
404 Spielman and Salome Bertsch, 411. years wed 59
405 Rev. Christian Spielman and Mary Giesy 412 57
501 David Spielman and Clementine Gerton 506 50
511 John A. Spielman and Christena Hershberger 521 55
519 Louisa Spielman and Martin A. Repass 525 61
529 Amelia E. Spielman and Rev. Paul H. Mueller, 536 58
602 Ana Spielman and James Anthony 607 57
603 John W. Spielman and Stella White, 608 53
605 Sarah Spielman and George Ricken, 611 54
617 John W. Spielman and Adaline Williams, 626 63
623 George A. Spielman and Minnie M. Humphry, 629 50
631 Henry A. Spielman and M. Alice Geiger 637, 57
658 Cora B. Heaton and Albert Troxel, 662 51
723 years of wedded life, a marathon of love and devotion.
In Perpetuity.
George A. Spielman (623) of Council Bluffs, Iowa, states that he is making provision for his grand daughter, Beverly Jane Spielman (863) to continue their branch of the Spielman History from where I cease. This is a commendable thing to do and is recommended to others.
In Conclusion.
Not unlike a mariner, venturing for the first time through uncharted waters, sounding our way through the mass of data secured form many sources, we hope that we have reached the safe port of your personal appreciation. No doubt there are errors, Typographical and factual, at times it seems we sailed without compass or rudder but we hope that we have arrived in port with a cargo of respect for those who have honored the name.
John G. Spielman (632)
Long Beach, California.
October 1, 1944.
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Revision Notes:
| Date | Revision |
|---|---|
| 1944 | This document was originally written and typed by John G. Spielman in 1944. |
| 2006 | This document was transcribed to digital text and images by John A. Spielman and Steven R. Spielman. This digital version is meant to be as close to the original as possible. However, some typos were corrected. The digital version does not have the Table of Contents and Index included in the original version. |
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