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     Bernadina Rieman was born on 17 September 1826, in Krimpenfort, Niedersachsen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of John Rieman and Mary Schoene. She was baptized in Sankt Gertrud in Lohne, Niedersachsen, Germany on 19 September 1826. Godparents - Bernadina Hoying and Johan Frederick Rohenkohl.¹ Bernadina Rieman died before 1832.

     Johann Heinrich Siefker was born on 28 September 1826, in Pye, Niedersachsen, Germany.¹ He was the son of Joseph Rudolf Siefker and Catherine Elizabeth Sanders. Johann Heinrich Siefker was baptized on 2 October 1826 in St. Alexander in Wallenhorst, Niedersachsen, Germany. Godparents - Heinrich Dres, Joh. Heinr. Schöler, Cath. Maria Groß Siebenbürgen.¹ He died on 19 May 1832 in Pye, Niedersachsen, Germany at age 5.¹

     Mary Adeline Horchelor was born on 21 October 1826, in Rochester, New York, USA. On Wednesday, 25 April 1849 in Rochester, New York, USA, at age 22, Mary Adeline Horchelor married Caspar Michael Foos, age 21, son of Caspar Michael Foos and Mary Eva Toeppe. As of 25 April 1849, her married name was Mary Adeline Foos (Horchelor). Mary Adeline Horchelor died on 20 June 1898 in Millersville, Ohio, USA at age 71. She was buried on 23 June 1898 in St. Mary Cemetery in Millersville, Ohio, USA.

     Maria Gertrud Buelter was born on 24 October 1826, in Borghorst, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. She was baptized on 24 October 1826 in Borghorst, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Bernard Buelter and Maria Clara Hueve.

      Maria Angela Recker was also known as Maria Engel Recker. She was born in December 1826, in Hitzhausen, Ostercappeln, Niedersachsen, Germany. She was the daughter of Gerhard Heinrich Recker and Anna Maria Heuer. Maria Angela Recker was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Pennslyvania with Johan Heinrich Recker and Anna Maria Linkemeyer on 12 September 1838. On Tuesday, 14 May 1844 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 17, Maria Angela Recker married Frank William Deters, age 30. As of 14 May 1844, her married name was Maria Angela Deters (Recker). Maria Angela Recker is listed as Frank William Deters's wife on the 14 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ Maria died after 1900. She appears in the 1900 census.

     Frederick Wilhelm Schmenk was baptized on 10 December 1826 in Sankt Georg Katholisch in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ He was born on 10 December 1826, in Bocholt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ He was the son of Frederick Heinrich Schmenk and Joanna Buening.

     His baptism name was Gerhard Heinrich Joseph Riepenhoff. Joseph Riepenhoff was born in Wallenhorst, Niedersachsen, Germany on 25 December 1826. He was the son of Bernard Heinrich Riepenhoff and Anna Catherina Adelheid Wellmann. On 14 September 1847 Joseph Riepenhoff immigratedto in Wallenhorst, Niedersachsen, Germany. He became an unknown person 's godparent at an unknown person baptism in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 12 February 1849.¹ On Tuesday, 23 November 1852 in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA, at age 25, Joseph Riepenhoff married Catherine Maria Gertrud Barth, age 22, daughter of Johan Heinrich Barth and Maria Elizabeth Meyer.² Joseph is the head of a family on the 23 July 1860 Census in Porter Township, Ohio. They are living next door to John and Elizabeth Riepenhoff.³ Joseph died on 9 February 1907 in Vernon Township, Ohio, USA at age 80.

     Gerhard Heinrich Goedde was born in 1827. He was the son of (?) Goedde. On Tuesday, 23 April 1850 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Gerhard Heinrich Goedde married Maria Anna Brüning.¹ On Wednesday, 13 May 1857 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Gerhard Heinrich Goedde married Catherine Elizabeth Altekruse, age 17, daughter of Gerhardt Altekruse and Anna Maria Elizabeth Janschulte.¹ Gerhard Heinrich Goedde was buried in 1895 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. Age 68 at death.² He died in 1895 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.

     Theodor Lücke was born on 21 January 1827, in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ He was the son of Johan Herman Lücke and Maria Aloysia Buckebrede. Theodor Lücke was baptized on 23 January 1827 in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ He died on 13 February 1827 in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹

     Catharine Hegemann was born in February 1827; Based on age at death. Circa 1850, Catharine Hegemann married John Mersman, son of Johan Gerhard Mersman and Catherina Rahmeier. As of circa 1850, her married name was Catharine Mersman (Hegemann). Catharine Hegemann is listed as John Mersman's wife on the 30 July 1860 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.¹ Catharine Hegemann is listed as John Mersman's wife on the 26 July 1870 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.² Catharine Hegemann is listed as John Mersman's wife on the 18 June 1880 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.³ Catharine Hegemann died on 8 May 1898 in Ottawa, Putnam, Ohio, USA, age 71 years 4 months. She was buried on 10 May 1898 in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.⁴

     Johan Heinrich Knueven was born on 2 March 1827, in Klosterholte, Haselünne, Niedersachsen, Germany; Godparents - Joan Henric Bram and Maria Angela Robken. He was the son of John Bernard Eilard Knueven and Catherina Angela Arling.

      Eliza Barth was also known as Mary Elizabeth Barth. She was born in Belm, Niedersachsen, Germany on 3 March 1827.¹ She was the daughter of Johan Heinrich Barth and Maria Elizabeth Meyer. Eliza Barth was baptized on 5 March 1827 in St. Dionysius in Belm, Niedersachsen, Germany.² She emigrated on 20 July 1848 from Verthe, Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany. "Maria Elizabeth nach Amerika ausgewandert den 20 Juli 1848".² She and John Riepenhoff were on the passenger list of the Barque Teresa to Baltimore on 9 October 1848. It appears that John and Elizabeth met on this voyage. Her place of origin is listed as Belm and his place of origin is Wallenhorst. Their destination is Cincinnati. Her age is 21 and his is 26. They boarded the ship at Bremen.³ In 1850 in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA, Eliza Barth married John Riepenhoff, son of Franz Heinrich Riepenhoff and Anna Catharina Maria Osterfeld.⁴ As of 1850, her married name was Eliza Riepenhoff (Barth). Eliza Barth is listed as John Riepenhoff's wife on the 19 September 1850 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.⁵ Eliza Barth and John Riepenhoff had 8 children. Eliza Barth is listed as John Riepenhoff's wife on the 12 July 1860 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.⁶ Eliza Barth is listed as John Riepenhoff's wife on the 16 June 1870 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.⁷ Eliza Barth is listed as John Riepenhoff's wife on the 10 June 1880 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.⁸ Eliza died on 6 February 1898 in Wheelersburg, Scioto, Ohio, USA, at age 70 of breast cancer.¹ She was buried on 8 February 1898 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA.^1,9

     Anna Maria Barth was born on 3 March 1827, in Verthe, Niedersachsen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Johan Heinrich Barth and Maria Elizabeth Meyer. Anna Maria Barth was baptized on 5 March 1827 in St. Dionysius in Belm, Niedersachsen, Germany. Godparents - Anna Maria Meyer born Bolte, Colon in Lustringen.¹

     Anna Gertrud Lücke was born on 12 March 1827, in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Johan Hermann Lücke and Clara Husing. Anna Gertrud Lücke was born on 15 March 1827, in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹

     Daniel Schmidt was born in Herschweiler-Petersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany on 26 May 1827.¹ He was the son of Nicolaus Smith and Mary Eingieser. He was baptized in Brücken (Pfalz), Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany on 29 May 1827. Daniel Schmitt to Joannis Nicolaei Schmitt and Annae Mariae Eingieser on May 26, 1827, christened May 29, 1827 Roman Catholic.¹ Daniel died on 29 January 1830 in Herschweiler-Petersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany at age 2.² He was buried on 1 February 1830 in Konken, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.²

     Elizabeth Notterbrok was born in Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany on 27 August 1827. She was the daughter of Henry Notterbrok and Gertrude (?). In 1844 in Covington, Kentucky, USA, Elizabeth Notterbrok married Johan Joseph Rampe, son of Johann Dirck Rampe and Catherina Elizabeth Hebermann. As of 1844, her married name was Elizabeth Rampe (Notterbrok). Elizabeth died on 12 March 1915 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 87.

     Theodore Ellerbrock was born in Glandorf, Niedersachsen, Germany on 1 October 1827. He was the son of Theodor Ellerbrock and Mary Katherine Kleine Kracht. Theodore Ellerbrock was listed on the passenger list of the Barque Charlotte to New York with Theodor Ellerbrock and Mary Katherine Kleine Kracht on 17 October 1836 Other passengers on this ship were HH Karhoff and Marie Grote.. On Wednesday, 20 August 1856 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 28, Theodore Ellerbrock married Maria Anna Recker, age 17, daughter of Gerhard Heinrich Recker and Anna Maria Heuer.¹ Theodore died on 3 September 1907 in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 79.

     Katharina Simon was born on 15 October 1827. She was the daughter of John Simon and Catherine (?). On Tuesday, 6 February 1849 in Thompson, Ohio, USA, at age 21, Katharina Simon married John Krupp, age 27, son of Charles Krupp and Catherine Schabacher. As of 6 February 1849, her married name was Katharina Krupp (Simon). Katharina Simon died on 11 December 1906 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA at age 79. She was buried on 14 December 1906 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.¹

     Johan William Rampe Sr was born in Glandorf, Niedersachsen, Germany on 11 December 1827. He was the son of Johann Dirck Rampe and Catherina Elizabeth Hebermann. Johan William Rampe Sr immigrated in 1847 to New York, USA. He lived for a short time in Covington, Kentucky with his brothers and then in Dayton before settling in Glandorf, Ohio in 1850. On Thursday, 25 October 1849 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 21, Johan William Rampe Sr married Mary Theresia Ellerbrock, age 18, daughter of John William Ellerbrock and Mary Elizabeth Dieckmann.^1,2 Johan is the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Census 1850 William 22 was living with his first wife Theresa 19. He was a shoemaker. Value of estate = $200.³ Johan declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 5 August 1856.⁴ Johan is the head of a family on the 15 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. William 33 and his wife Terese 28 had three children: (William 7, Therese 5, Joseph 1). He was still a shoemaker and had 3 apprentices; Andrew Keelman, M. Messcher, and S. Birkmier. Also living with them, Cath. Gathman, 20 a servant, and William Holker 72, a tailor born in Hanover. William Holker is possibly Theresa's maternal grandfather. They had $2700 worth of real estate and $2050 value of personal estate.⁵ Johan is the head of a family on the 11 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. 1870 Census: William 44 and Theresa 41 are living with their children: (William 17, an apprentice shoemaker, Theresa 15, Frank 8, Anna 6, John 3, & Elizabeth one month). He was still a shoemaker, owning a shoe and boot making company which employed 25 to 35 people in Ottawa, Glandorf and Dayton. The value of real estate = $3000, and value of personal property = $1500.⁶ On Tuesday, 16 November 1875 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 47, Johan William Rampe Sr married Wilhelmina Herb, age 47, daughter of Heribert Herb and Cecelia Anselm. Groom's name = William Rampe; Bride's name = Wilhelmina Schmith. Also have a copy of their marriage record in our files signed by Fr. Dickman. Witnesses: Bernard Rampe, Maria Anna Schmidt, Hubert Huber, and Maria Elizabeth Gerding..^7,8 Johan is the head of a family on the 17 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. William, 53, and his wife, Wilhelmina (52) are living with Anna (16), John (14), Lewis (8) and his step-daughter Mary Smith (18), Wilhelmina's daughter.⁹ He was employed as a founder and owner of the largest shoe making company in Ohio, Rampe Shoes, with manufacturing in Glandorf, Ottawa and Dayton, Ohio..¹⁰ He made a will in Glandorf, Putnam, Ohio, USA, on 26 January 1893. Franz (Frank), his son, is executor. Leaves house and other building to his widow plus $75 per year. Leaves specific bequests to each of his children and "as a token of love" to his step-children. Leaves $50 to have Masses said for him at Glandorf. Witnesses were Wm. Frederick Hoffman, B. Kolhoff and John Nickel.. Johan died on 28 November 1893 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 65. Cause of death is given as "bronchitis." He was buried on 30 November 1893 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹¹

     Charles Christopher Schroeder was born on 22 December 1827, in Hitzhausen, Ostercappeln, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Nicholas Heinrich Schroeder and Anna Maria Thrame. On Wednesday, 25 September 1850 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Charles Christopher Schroeder married Mary Agnes Hohenbrinck, age 24, daughter of John William Hohenbrinck and Mary Christina Pues. Fr. P.A. Carpenter.¹ Charles Christopher Schroeder and Mary Agnes Hohenbrinck had 8 children. Charles is the head of a family on the 27 July 1870 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio. They have eight children living with them.² He died on 21 September 1908 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 80.

     Clara Mehring was born in 1828, in Hitzhausen, Ostercappeln, Niedersachsen, Germany. She was the daughter of Henry Mehring and Anna Maria (?). Clara Mehring was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Charles Ferdinand to C.H. Mehring from Ostercappel with wife and three children: one 8-12, one 4-8 and one 1- 4 with Henry Mehring and Anna Maria (?) on 17 September 1833.¹ In 1855 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Clara Mehring married (?) Grover. As of 1855, her married name was Clara Grover (Mehring). Clara is the head of a family on the 4 June 1860 Census in Cincinnati, Ohio.² Clara is the head of a family on the 1 July 1870 Census in Cincinnati, Ohio. Clara is a laundress and Anna is a tailor.³ Clara is the head of a family on the 2 June 1880 Census in Cincinnati, Ohio. Henry and Frank are house painters.⁴

     Margaret (?) was born in 1828. Circa 1848, Margaret (?) married Johan Frederick Barth, son of Johan Heinrich Barth and Maria Elizabeth Meyer. As of circa 1848, her married name was Margaret Barth (-). Margaret (?) is listed as Johan Frederick Barth's wife on the 19 September 1850 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.¹

     John Peter Mainzer was born in 1828. He was the son of Joseph Mainzer and Anna Maria Eingieser. On Monday, 21 May 1855 in St. Sebastian's in Bismarck, Ohio, USA, John Peter Mainzer married Christina Smith, age 19, daughter of Nicolaus Smith and Mary Eingieser.¹ John is the head of a family on the 1 August 1870 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.² John is the head of a family on the 9 June 1880 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.³ He died on 4 February 1897 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA. He was buried on 6 February 1897 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.⁴

     Anna Angela Lücke was born on 29 January 1828, in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ She was baptized on 30 January 1828 in Ennigerloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Johan Henrich Lücke and Anna Maria Wiese.

     Elizabeth Schmidt was born on 4 February 1828, in Konken, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Johan Adam Schmidt and Catherina Trapp.

     Caspar Michael Foos was born on 20 February 1828, in Oberseebach, Alsace, France. He was the son of Caspar Michael Foos and Mary Eva Toeppe. On Wednesday, 25 April 1849 in Rochester, New York, USA, at age 21, Caspar Michael Foos married Mary Adeline Horchelor, age 22. Caspar Michael Foos died on 22 April 1913 in Millersville, Ohio, USA at age 85. He was buried on 25 April 1913 in St. Mary Cemetery in Millersville, Ohio, USA.

     Magdalena Uhl was baptized on 14 May 1828 in die katholische Kirche in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Melchior Uhl and Theresa Geiger.¹ Magdalena Uhl died on 11 December 1829 in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany at age 1.²

      Wilhelmina Herb was also known as Philomena Herb. She was born in Ettenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 21 July 1828.¹ She was baptized in die katholische Kirche in Altdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on 22 July 1828.¹ She was the daughter of Heribert Herb and Cecelia Anselm. On 4 August 1843 Wilhelmina Herb immigrated with Heribert Herb and Cecelia Anselm from Freiburg, Baden to Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA.² Wilhelmina Herb was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Albany on 4 August 1843. They left Le Harve when Amalia Herb was three months old (May 1843) and arrived in New York August 4, 1843. Captain of the Albany was James Watson.²
She was employed as a baker in 1844 in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA. "Wilhelmina was seventeen years of age when she came to America and since her father was a baker by trade, she had already been employed at a bastile or castle as an assistant baker and cook".³ On Monday, 15 May 1848 in Holy Angels in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, at age 19, Wilhelmina Herb married Jacob Smith, age 27, son of Nicolaus Smith and Mary Eingieser.^4,5 As of 15 May 1848, her married name was Wilhelmina Smith (Herb). Wilhelmina Herb is listed as Jacob Smith's wife on the 18 December 1850 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁶ Wilhelmina Herb is listed as Jacob Smith's wife on the 16 June 1860 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁷ Wilhelmina is the head of a family on the 8 June 1870 Census in Union Township, Ohio. Wilhelmina, 41, is a widow. Her occupation listed as "keeping house" She is living with her children: Lewis 21, Herbert 19, Cecelia 17, Wilhelmina 15, John 12, Mary 8, Terisa 5. Value of real estate = $1000, value of personal estate = $400.⁸
Biography: Per her granddaughter Wilhelmina Naber Kelley, Wilhelmina Herb Smith spoke beautiful high German and had brown hair and brown eyes. She would bring her grandchildren "pound cookies" when she visited. (Note: a pound cookie is made from a pound of flour, a pound of butter and a pound of sugar).⁹
On Tuesday, 16 November 1875 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 47, Wilhelmina Herb married Johan William Rampe Sr, age 47, son of Johann Dirck Rampe and Catherina Elizabeth Hebermann. Groom's name = William Rampe; Bride's name = Wilhelmina Schmith. Also have a copy of their marriage record in our files signed by Fr. Dickman. Witnesses: Bernard Rampe, Maria Anna Schmidt, Hubert Huber, and Maria Elizabeth Gerding..^10,11 As of 16 November 1875, her married name was Wilhelmina Rampe (Herb). Wilhelmina Herb is listed as Johan William Rampe Sr's wife on the 17 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹² Wilhelmina is the head of a family on the 1 June 1900 Census in Glandorf, Ohio. Wilhelmina Rampe, 71, living as a widow with her widowed daughter, Mary Schmidt Rampe 38, is listed as head-of-household, occupation boardinghouse keeper, and Mary's occupation is given as boardinghouse cook. Also living with them are Mary's six children: Herbert 14, Wilhelmina 12, Emelina 11, Mary T. 9, Adelia 7, Felisia 6.¹³ She was the parent of the people in the family group photo, children of Wilhelmina Herb Smith Rampe, in 1901 in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA. She appears in group and individual photos from a Schmidt-Rampe family gathering in the summer of 1907 for the celebration of her 79th birthday. Wilhelmina died on 22 November 1907 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 79. A copy of her death certificate lists the cause of death as paralysis (stroke). She was buried in the "new" St. John's cemetery under a tall monument that says "Rampe" on one side and "Wilhelmina Rampe" with a "rest in peace" poem in German on the other. The monument is located not far from the statue of the angels and right next to her daughter Cecilia's tomb. on 25 November 1907 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹⁴

     John Bernard Henry Beckman was born in Neuenkirchen, Niedersachsen, Germany on 24 August 1828. He was the son of Johann Bernard Henry Beckman and Catharina Elizabeth Barlage. On Thursday, 8 January 1852 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 23, John Bernard Henry Beckman married Anna Mary Schonhof, age 19.¹ John is the head of a family on the 25 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. Bernard Beckman 52 and his wife Mary 48 are living with their children: Henry 18, Bernadine 15, Mary Ann 12, Joseph 10, Elizabeth 6 and Barney H 22 with his wife, Catherine 22.² John died on 13 February 1895 in Pleasant Township, Ohio, USA at age 66. He was buried on 15 February 1895 in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.³

     Maria Louisa Vogeding was born on 28 August 1828, in Wiedenbrück, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. She was the daughter of Francis A Vogeding and Anna Maria Rutenfranz. Maria Louisa Vogeding was listed on the passenger list of the Ship Charlotte Louise to New York with Francis A Vogeding and Anna Maria Rutenfranz on 19 July 1836. On Tuesday, 1 June 1847 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 18, Maria Louisa Vogeding married Johan Wilhelm Halker, son of Johan Wilhelm Halker and Catherine Elizabeth Stahl.¹ As of 1 June 1847, her married name was Maria Louisa Halker (Vogeding). Maria Louisa Vogeding is listed as Johan Wilhelm Halker's wife on the 21 August 1850 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² Maria Louisa Vogeding is listed as Johan Wilhelm Halker's wife on the 12 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ Maria Louisa Vogeding is listed as Johan Wilhelm Halker's wife on the 30 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁴ Maria Louisa Vogeding died on 6 April 1898 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 69. She was buried on 8 April 1898 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.⁵