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     Francis Brinkman was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 26 October 1852. He was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 27 October 1852.¹ He was the son of Henry Brinkman and Mary Rieman. Francis Brinkman was buried on 2 May 1856 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.² Francis died on 2 May 1856 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 3.

     Frank Brinkman was born in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 26 October 1852. He was the son of Franz Brinkman and Agnes Anna Elizabeth Schlutter.

     John William Lammers was born on 1 November 1852, in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Bernard Louis Lammers and Mary Lydia Holdwick. He is listed in the census as Bernard Louis Lammers's son on the 17 June 1870 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.¹ John William Lammers died on 21 January 1916 in Leipsic, Ohio, USA at age 63. He was buried on 24 January 1916 in Holy Family Cemetery in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.²

     Maria Elizabeth Hueve was born on 3 December 1852, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 4 December 1852 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Hueve and Lisetta Kloevforn. On Wednesday, 22 October 1873 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Maria Elizabeth Hueve married John H Kleman, age 21, son of Andrew Kleman and Maria Anna Gerdeman. As of 22 October 1873, her married name was Maria Elizabeth Kleman (Hueve). Maria Elizabeth Hueve died on 11 April 1922 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 69.

     Catherine Niese was born on 20 December 1852, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of John Henry Niese and Anna Catherine Schierloh. She is listed as John Henry Niese's daughter on the 13 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ On Wednesday, 2 May 1877, at age 24, Catherine Niese married William Inkrott.² As of 2 May 1877, her married name was Catherine Inkrott (Niese).

     Frank Niese was born on 20 December 1852, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of John Henry Niese and Anna Catherine Schierloh. Frank Niese died on 17 August 1853 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.

     Louisa Magdalena (?) was born in 1853. Circa 1870 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, Louisa Magdalena (?) married William Uhl, son of Fidelis Uhl and Mary Margarette Daenninger. As of circa 1870, her married name was Louisa Magdalena Uhl (-). Louisa Magdalena (?) died on 5 October 1919 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.

     William Feldhake was born in 1853. He was the son of Joseph Feldhake and Mary Gersina Brummer. He is listed in the census as Joseph Feldhake's son on the 11 July 1860 Census.¹ He is listed in the census as Joseph Feldhake's son on the 19 June 1870 Census in Douglas Township, Illinois.² On Tuesday, 7 January 1879 in Effingham, Illinois, USA, William Feldhake married Kate Scheit.³ William is the head of a family on the 6 June 1900 Census in Effingham, Illinois.⁴

     Catharine Angela Lindeman was born in 1853, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Herman Gerhard Lindeman and Maria Angela Knueven.

     Catherine Ruhe was born in 1853, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Joseph Ruhe and Maria Anna Musing. She is listed as Joseph Ruhe's daughter on the 5 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹

     John Siefker was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 8 January 1853. He was baptized on 8 January 1853 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Joannes Gerhard Siefker. As of 8 January 1853, John Siefker was also known as John George Siefker. He was the son of Joseph Rudolph Siefker and Franciska Feldhake. He is listed in the census as Joseph Rudolph Siefker's son on the 16 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as Franciska Feldhake's son on the June 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ On Tuesday, 19 November 1878 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 25, John Siefker married Katharina Averesch, age 22, daughter of Johan Ernst Averesch and Maria Catherine Detmann.^4,5 John is the head of a family on the 28 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. 1880 Census: John 27, Catherine 22 and their daughter Mary - nine months.⁶ John is the head of a family on the 26 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio. John 48 and his wife Catharine 43 are living with their children: Mary 20, John 18, Leo 16, Edward 13, Amalia 10, Lawrence 8 and Clara 3. They have been married 22 years and have had 7 children of whom 7 are still living.⁷ John died on 14 February 1929 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 76.⁸ He was buried on 18 February 1929 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. Register of Deaths for 1929, John Siefker, age 76. Stroke.⁸

     Henry Deters was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 17 January 1853.¹ He was baptized on 17 January 1853 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Gerhard Henry Detters. He was the son of Frank William Deters and Maria Angela Recker. He is listed in the census as Frank William Deters's son on the 14 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Catherine Elizabeth Recker was born on 26 January 1853, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 26 January 1853 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Herman Recker and Maria Catherina Kottenbrock. She is listed as William Herman Recker's daughter on the 12 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Conrad Lang was born on 31 January 1853. On Tuesday, 5 October 1875 in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Conrad Lang married Maria Isabelle Riepenhoff, age 20, daughter of John Riepenhoff and Eliza Barth. Conrad Lang died on 15 November 1938 in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA at age 85. He was buried on 17 November 1938 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA.¹

     Frank Wilhelm Saeger was born on 3 March 1853. On Tuesday, 22 September 1874 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 21, Frank Wilhelm Saeger married Wilhelmina Kleier, age 18, daughter of George Heinrich Kleier and Catherine Rickamp.¹ Frank is the head of a family on the 17 June 1880 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio. They are living near Joseph and Elizabeth Siefker.² On Wednesday, 5 November 1884 in Holy Family Church in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA, at age 31, Frank Wilhelm Saeger married Caroline Wischmeyer, daughter of Gerhard Henry Wischmeyer and Anna Maria Bauming.³ Frank is the head of a family on the 20 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁴ Frank is the head of a family on the 19 April 1910 Census in Palmer Township, Ohio.⁵ Frank is the head of a family on the 21 January 1920 Census in Palmer Township, Ohio.⁶ He died on 28 December 1920 in Palmer Township, Ohio, USA at age 67.⁷

     Anna Lefken was born on 15 March 1853, in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Johan Heinrich Lefken and Theresia Hundepohl. She is listed as Johan Heinrich Lefken's daughter on the 9 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ Anna Lefken died on 21 December 1910 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 57.

     Bernard Henry Rieman was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 10 April 1853. He was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 11 April 1853. Godparents: John Henry Brinkmann and Margaretha Faske.¹ He was the son of John Rieman and Clara Mehring. His baptism name was Bernardus Heinrikus Riemann. Bernard died in 1853 in Ottawa Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA.

     Mary Catherine Schroeder was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 23 April 1853. She was the daughter of Charles Christopher Schroeder and Mary Agnes Hohenbrinck. Mary Catherine Schroeder was baptized on 23 April 1853 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ On Wednesday, 23 November 1870 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 17, Mary Catherine Schroeder married Henry Meyer, age 23, son of Theodor Meyer and Anna Mersman. Witnesses: Michael Schroeder and Mary Catherine Mersman.² As of 23 November 1870, her married name was Mary Catherine Meyer (Schroeder). Mary Catherine Schroeder is listed as Henry Meyer's wife on the 8 June 1880 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.³ Mary Catherine Schroeder is listed as Henry Meyer's wife on the 5 June 1900 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.⁴ Mary Catherine Schroeder and Henry Meyer were parents of the people in the family group photo of their family circa 1920 in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA. Mary died on 11 July 1942 in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 89.⁵

     Charles Julius Stoll was born in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA in May 1853. He was the son of Charles Stoll and Katherine Keller. On Tuesday, 9 September 1873 in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Charles Julius Stoll married Carolina Kromer, age 21, daughter of Karl Kromer and Appolonia Mary Herb.¹ Charles Julius Stoll and Carolina Kromer had 13 children. Charles died in 1935 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA.

     Maria Philomena Ricker was born in May 1853, in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Johan George Ricker and Maria Tina Dreher. She is listed as Johan George Ricker's daughter on the 26 July 1860 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.¹ Maria Philomena Ricker is listed as Lewis Landwehr's step daughter on the 30 July 1870 Census in Monterey Township, Ohio. On Thursday, 22 January 1874 in St. John's Church in Delphos, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Maria Philomena Ricker married John Mathias Hoffman, age 27, son of John Henry Hoffman and Anna Maria Brandis.² Maria Philomena Ricker died on 31 March 1930 in Pocahantes, Arkansas, USA at age 76.

     Eva Maria Eckert was born in May 1853. She was the daughter of Johann Leonard Eckert and Anna Margaret Emmert. Circa 1870, Eva Maria Eckert married Leonard Friedline. In 1896, Eva Maria Eckert married Christian Zarpentin. Eva Maria Eckert is listed as Christian Zarpentin's wife on the 1 June 1900 Census in Monroe, Michigan. Eva is the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mary is an inmate in the state hospital. Eva is the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mary is an inmate in the state hospital. She died on 22 September 1929 at age 76.

      Tracy Kahle was also known as Mary Theresia Helena Kahle. She was born in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA on 19 May 1853. She was the daughter of John Kahle and Mary Bernadine Wilberding. She was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 21 May 1853.¹ She is listed as John Kahle's daughter on the 25 July 1860 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 17 January 1872 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Tracy Kahle witnessed the marriage of Herman Joseph Rolker and Maria Emilia Kahle.³ On Tuesday, 18 February 1873 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 19, Tracy Kahle married Joseph Smith, age 30, son of Jacob Smith and Maria Anna Meyers. Witnesses: Hubert Schmidt and Bernadine Stechschulte.^4,3 As of 18 February 1873, her married name was Tracy Smith (Kahle). Tracy Kahle is listed as Joseph Smith's wife on the June 1880 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁵ Tracy Kahle is listed as Joseph Smith's wife on the 23 June 1900 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁶ Tracy Kahle is listed as Joseph Smith's wife on the 25 April 1910 Census in Union Township, Putnam, Ohio, USA. Joseph 68 and his wife, Tracy 57 and their daughters; Martha 26 and Frances 22. They have been married 37 years and 4 of their 6 children are still living. Cora Rampe 25 and Herbert Rampe (Joseph's cousin Mary Smith Rampe's son) 24 are boarding with them. They are living next door to Joseph's brother, Jacob 70 and his wife Bernadina 63 who are living with their son Lewis, 28 and his wife Franca 29 and their son, Ralph 1 1/2 who have been married 2 years and have one child. They have been married 41 years and 5 of their 6 children are still living. The occupation of both men is given as general farming..⁷ Tracy died on 25 November 1914 in Kalida, Putnam, Ohio, USA, age 61 years 6 months 6 days.⁸ She was buried on 28 November 1914 in St. Michael's Cemetery in Kalida, Putnam, Ohio, USA. Have the Mass card for her.⁸

      Cecilia Smith was also known as Celia Smith. She was born in Union Township, Ohio, USA on 10 June 1853. She was the daughter of Jacob Smith and Wilhelmina Herb. She was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 14 June 1853.¹ Her baptism name was Cecilia Schmidt. She is listed as Jacob Smith's daughter on the 16 June 1860 Census in Union Township, Ohio.² She is listed as Wilhelmina Herb's daughter on the 8 June 1870 Census in Union Township, Ohio.³ She was the maid of honor at Wilhelmina Smith and Henry Giesken's wedding in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 15 October 1872.^4,5 On Tuesday, 8 May 1877 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 23, Cecilia Smith married Henry Rieman, age 26, son of John Rieman and Clara Mehring. Witnesses: John Schmith, Maria Schmith, Theresa Rampe and Ignatius Rieman.^6,5 As of 8 May 1877, her married name was Cecilia Rieman (Smith). Cecilia Smith is listed as Henry Rieman's wife on the 30 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁷ Cecilia Smith is listed as Henry Rieman's wife on the 2 June 1900 Census in Glandorf, Ohio.⁸ Cecilia Smith was in the family group photo of Wilhelmina Herb's family in 1901 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA; children of Wilhelmina Herb Smith Rampe. Cecilia Smith is listed as Henry Rieman's wife on the 26 April 1910 Census in Cleveland, Ohio.⁹ Cecilia Smith is listed as Henry Rieman's wife on the 13 January 1920 Census in Ottawa, Ohio.¹⁰ Cecilia died on 11 November 1947 in Ottawa, Putnam, Ohio, USA, age at death is 94 years, 5 months, one day. She was bed-ridden for the last three years of her life. She was buried on 15 November 1947 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Putnam, Ohio, USA. Funeral was held at St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa. We have a Mass card for her.¹¹

      Anna Mary Karhoff was also known as Anna Marie Karhoff. She was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 1 July 1853. She was baptized on 2 July 1853 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Karhoff and Mary Grote. She is listed as Henry Karhoff's daughter on the 15 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 1 May 1867 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Anna Mary Karhoff witnessed the marriage of Bernadina Karhoff and Theodore Meyer. Witnesses: Gerhard Henry Meyer, Frank Henry Karhoff, Mary Catherine Mersman and Anna Mary Karhoff.^3,4 On Wednesday, 22 April 1874 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Anna Mary Karhoff married John Rieman, age 28, son of John Rieman and Clara Mehring. Witnesses: Henry Rieman and Wilhelmina Karhoff.^5,4 As of 22 April 1874, her married name was Anna Mary Rieman (Karhoff). Anna Mary Karhoff is listed as John Rieman's wife on the June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁶ Anna died on 4 November 1931 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 78. She was buried on 7 November 1931 in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.⁷

     John Henry Mersman was born on 16 July 1853, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of John Mersman and Catharine Hegemann. John Henry Mersman was baptized on 16 July 1853 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He is listed in the census as John Mersman's son on the 30 July 1860 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as John Mersman's son on the 26 July 1870 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.³ On Wednesday, 21 April 1875 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 21, John Henry Mersman married Anna Maria Elizabeth Halker, age 24, daughter of Wilhelm Halker and Anna Maria Catherine Busker.⁴ John is the head of a family on the 9 June 1900 Census in Palmer Township, Ohio.⁵ He was named an heir in the will of John Mersman dated 12 May 1909 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.⁶

      Maria Catherina Mersman was also known as Mary Catherine Merschman. She was born on 6 August 1853, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Henry Mersman and Maria Elisabeth Recker. Maria Catherina Mersman was baptized on 6 August 1853 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She is listed as Heinrich Von Der Landwer's step daughter on the 11 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 1 May 1867 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Maria Catherina Mersman witnessed the marriage of Bernadina Karhoff and Theodore Meyer. Witnesses: Gerhard Henry Meyer, Frank Henry Karhoff, Mary Catherine Mersman and Anna Mary Karhoff.^3,4 Maria Catherina Mersman is listed as Heinrich Von Der Landwer's step daughter on the 12 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁵ On Wednesday, 30 April 1873 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 19, Maria Catherina Mersman married Francis Frederich Verhoff, age 26, son of Johan Francis Verhoff and Maria Anna Krämer. Witnesses: Herman Verhoff and Anna Recker.⁴ As of 30 April 1873, her married name was Maria Catherina Verhoff (Mersman).

     John Joseph Riepenhoff was born in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA on 16 September 1853. He was the son of John Riepenhoff and Eliza Barth. He is listed in the census as John Riepenhoff's son on the 12 July 1860 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.¹ He is listed in the census as John Riepenhoff's son on the 16 June 1870 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as John Riepenhoff's son on the 10 June 1880 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.³ In November 1882 in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA, at age 29, John Joseph Riepenhoff married Mary Elizabeth Simon, age 25. John died on 26 July 1914 in Green Township, Ohio, USA at age 60. He was buried on 28 July 1914 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA.⁴

     Anna Mary Unterbrink was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 16 September 1853. On Thursday, 29 April 1880 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 26, Anna Mary Unterbrink married Joseph Mersman, age 21, son of Bernard Mersman and Julia Bockhold.^1,2 As of 29 April 1880, her married name was Anna Mary Mersman (Unterbrink). Anna Mary Unterbrink is listed as Joseph Mersman's wife on the 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ Anna died on 30 April 1934 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 80. She was buried on 2 May 1934 in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.⁴

     Frank Henry Schmiedebusch was born on 30 September 1853. He was baptized on 1 October 1853 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of Henry John Schmiedebusch and Elizabeth Catherine Maria Schulte. On Wednesday, 28 October 1885 in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA, at age 32, Frank Henry Schmiedebusch married Gertrude Lammers, age 17, daughter of Henry John Lammers and Maria Gertrud Siebeneck.² Frank Henry Schmiedebusch died on 19 August 1919 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 65. Cause of death was electrocution. He was buried on 22 August 1919 in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.

     Conrad Windau was born on 9 October 1853, in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Joseph Windau and Catherine Binau. He is listed in the census as Joseph Windau's son on the 29 July 1870 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.¹ On Tuesday, 9 May 1876 in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Conrad Windau married Christina Smith, age 21, daughter of Anthony Smith and Anna Mary Courtad.² Conrad Windau died on 4 April 1912 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA at age 58. He was buried on 8 April 1912 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.