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     Wilhelmina Smith was born in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 1 December 1854. She was the daughter of Jacob Smith and Wilhelmina Herb. She was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 13 January 1855.¹ Her baptism name was Wilhelmina Schmid. 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 On Tuesday, 15 October 1872 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 17, Wilhelmina Smith married Henry Giesken, age 23, son of Johann Giesken and Clementine Rieman. Frank Giesken and Philomena Schmids; Witnesses: Joseph Giesken and Cecilia Schmidt.^4,5 As of 15 October 1872, her married name was Wilhelmina Giesken (Smith). Wilhelmina Smith became Josephina Wilhelmina Rieman's godparent at her baptism in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA on 19 October 1879.⁶ Wilhelmina Smith is listed as Henry Giesken's wife on the 2 June 1900 Census in Monterey Township, Ohio.⁷ Wilhelmina died on 4 November 1904 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 49. The cause of death was typhoid fever.⁸ She was buried on 6 November 1904 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, Ohio, USA.⁸

     Henry Kromer was born in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA on 19 December 1854. He was the son of Joseph Kromer and Cecilia Herb. Henry Kromer was baptized on 28 May 1855 in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA.¹ He is listed in the census as Joseph Kromer's son on the 10 August 1860 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as Joseph Kromer's son on the 1 August 1870 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.³ In 1877 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, Henry Kromer married Catherine Benner. Henry died on 5 August 1919 in Cary, Ohio, USA at age 64.

     Maria Isabelle Riepenhoff was born in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA on 29 December 1854. She was the daughter of John Riepenhoff and Eliza Barth. She is listed as John Riepenhoff's daughter on the 12 July 1860 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.¹ She is listed as John Riepenhoff's daughter on the 16 June 1870 Census in Porter Township, Ohio.² On Tuesday, 5 October 1875 in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Maria Isabelle Riepenhoff married Conrad Lang, age 22. As of 5 October 1875, her married name was Maria Isabelle Lang (Riepenhoff). Maria died on 31 July 1940 in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA at age 85. She was buried on 2 August 1940 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA.³

     John B. Hermiller was born circa 1855. On Wednesday, 27 April 1887 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, John B. Hermiller married Agnes T. Riepenhoff, age 25, daughter of Henry Riepenhoff and Mary Engela Juliana Bahlmann.¹

     William Edelbrock was born circa 1855. Circa 1878, William Edelbrock married Theresa Huster.

     Katherine Ruhe was born circa 1855. On Wednesday, 21 October 1874 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, Katherine Ruhe married Joseph Herman Wortkoetter. As of 21 October 1874, her married name was Katherine Wortkoetter (Ruhe). Katherine Ruhe died on 1 October 1921.¹

     Elise Benuit was born circa 1855, in Courcelles, Walloon, Belgium. Circa 1873 in Courcelles, Walloon, Belgium, Elise Benuit married Armand Prevost, son of Alphonse Claude Prevost and Marie Masceaux.¹ As of circa 1873, her married name was Elise Prevost (Benuit).

     William Frederick Esch was born circa 1855. Circa 1880 in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA, William Frederick Esch married Mary Christina Mainzer, daughter of John Peter Mainzer and Christina Smith.

     Herbert Herb was born in Dubuque, Iowa, USA in 1855. He was the son of Anthony Frederick Herb and Maria Sophia Motsch. He is listed in the census as Anthony Frederick Herb's son on the 1856 Census in Peru Township, Iowa. He is listed in the census as Anthony Frederick Herb's son on the 9 June 1860 Census in Peru Township, Iowa.¹ He is listed in the census as Anthony Frederick Herb's son on the 1 August 1870 Census in Milan Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as Anthony Frederick Herb's son on the 21 June 1880 Census in Milan Township, Ohio.³ Herbert died on 7 February 1890 in Milan Township, Ohio, USA. He was buried St. Anthony's Cemetery on 9 February 1890 in St. Anthony's Cemetery in Milan, Ohio, USA.⁴

     Emaline (?) was born in 1855. Circa 1875 in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, USA, Emaline (?) married Aaron Wolfgang. As of circa 1875, her married name was Emaline Wolfgang (-). Emaline (?) is listed as Aaron Wolfgang's wife on the 18 June 1880 Census in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania.¹

     Henry M Green was born in 1855. On Sunday, 6 July 1879 in Metamora, Michigan, USA, Henry M Green married Susan Hoisington, daughter of G W Hoisington and Rebecca (?).¹

     Anna Grover was born in 1855, in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of (?) Grover and Clara Mehring. She is listed as Clara Mehring's daughter on the 4 June 1860 Census in Cincinnati, Ohio.¹ She is listed as Clara Mehring's daughter on the 1 July 1870 Census in Cincinnati, Ohio.²

     Kate Scheit was born in 1855. On Tuesday, 7 January 1879 in Effingham, Illinois, USA, Kate Scheit married William Feldhake, son of Joseph Feldhake and Mary Gersina Brummer.¹ As of 7 January 1879, her married name was Kate Feldhake (Scheit). Kate Scheit is listed as William Feldhake's wife on the 6 June 1900 Census in Effingham, Illinois.²

     Barbara Kinnsey was born in 1855. Circa 1870 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, Barbara Kinnsey married William Bing, son of William Bing and Mary Ann Smith. As of circa 1870, her married name was Barbara Bing (Kinnsey). Barbara Kinnsey is listed as William Bing's wife on the 13 June 1900 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.¹ Barbara Kinnsey is listed as William Bing's wife on the 21 April 1910 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.²

     John Homegardner was born in 1855, in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. He was the son of John Homegardner and Marie Loeblein. He is listed in the census as John Homegardner's son on the 7 June 1880 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.¹

      John Mersman was also known as John Bernard Mersman. He was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 9 February 1855. He was the son of John Mersman and Catharine Hegemann. He was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 9 February 1855.¹ 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 Sunday, 1 November 1874 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 19, John Mersman married Clara Mary Gartmann, age 18. Witnesses: Henry Mersman and Catherine Scmid.^4,5 John Mersman was named an heir in the will of John Mersman dated 12 May 1909 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.⁶ John died in 1941 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. Buried in St. John's Glandorf.

     Peter Rademacher was born on 12 February 1855. He was the son of Nicholas Rademacher and Catherine Degen. He is listed in the census as Nicholas Rademacher's son on the 1880 Census in Saint Clair, Michigan.¹ On Tuesday, 27 September 1881 in Saint Clair, Michigan, USA, at age 26, Peter Rademacher married Catherine W Eckert, age 18, daughter of Andrew Eckert and Wilhelmina Smith. Peter is the head of a family on the 13 June 1900 Census in Saint Clair, Michigan.² Peter is the head of a family on the 3 April 1910 Census in Anacortes, Washington.³ Peter is the head of a family on the 12 January 1920 Census in Anacortes, Washington. Peter is a dairy farmer, Victor is the foreman in a coal mine and George is a fisherman at sea. Herbert is also a fisherman and has a fish trap.⁴ He died on 18 June 1938 in Anacortes, Washington, USA at age 83.

     Amelia Uhl was born in April 1855, in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Fidelis Uhl and Mary Margarette Daenninger. She was baptized in St. Mary's Church in Sandusky, Ohio, USA on 23 May 1855.¹ She is listed as Fidelis Uhl's daughter on the 10 August 1860 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.² As of 1900, Amelia Uhl was also known as Mary Uhl. She is listed as Fidelis Uhl's daughter on the 5 June 1900 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.³

     Philomena Frossard was born on 2 April 1855, in Loramie Township, Ohio, USA. On Tuesday, 2 April 1872 in Piqua, Ohio, USA, at age 17, Philomena Frossard married Constantin August Besancency, age 29. As of 2 April 1872, her married name was Philomena Besancency (Frossard). Philomena Frossard is listed as Constantin August Besancency's wife on the 9 June 1900 Census in Piqua, Ohio.¹ Philomena Frossard died on 26 December 1943 in Piqua, Ohio, USA at age 88. Her obituary of 27 December 1943 reads "WOOD ST. RESIDENT STRICKEN SUNDAY Two years of failing health occasioned by the infirmities of old age resulted in the death Sunday of Mrs. Philomena Frosssard Besanceney, 88, widow, of Constant Besanceney, which occurred at 12:30 p.m., at her residence, 329 Wood St.. Born in Shelby county April 7, 1855, she was the daughter of John and Catherine Frossard. Seventy-one years ago, on her birthday, she was married in St. Marys church, Piqua, her husband preceding her in death June 22, 1917. Twenty years of her married life was spent in Shelby county, the family establishing themselves in Piqua in 1892. She was a valued member of St. Marys church and of the Altar Society. A devoted mother, she was always happiest when surrounded by her family and friends, and planning something that would contribute to the pleasure of others. She leaves 6 children, Edward of Dayton, Henry V. and the Misses Mary and Minnie Besanceney of Piqua, Alfred of Cincinnati and Louis of Freemont; 24 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Three sons, Joseph, Constant and Leo, preceded her in death, as did a sister, Sister Mary Eulinia of The 0rder of the Precious Blood. The Rev. Robert Von Kaennel will read the requiem mass Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Marys church, with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. The body has been taken to the home of her son, Henry V. Besanceney 910 West Ash street where friends may call from this evening until time for the funeral."²

     Mary Deters was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 18 April 1855.¹ She was baptized on 18 April 1855 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ Her baptism name was Mary Catherine Deters. She was the daughter of Frank William Deters and Maria Angela Recker. She is listed as Frank William Deters's daughter on the 14 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Catherine Benner was born in Perkins Township, Ohio, USA in May 1855. In 1877 in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, Catherine Benner married Henry Kromer, son of Joseph Kromer and Cecilia Herb. As of 1877, her married name was Catherine Kromer (Benner). Catherine died after 1918.

     Charles Strickfaden was born in May 1855. He was the son of Bernard Strickfaden and Mary (?). On Thursday, 20 November 1879 in St. Anthony's in Milan, Ohio, USA, at age 24, Charles Strickfaden married Antonia Herb, age 21, daughter of Anthony Frederick Herb and Maria Sophia Motsch.^1,2 Charles is the head of a family on the 8 June 1880 Census in Milan Township, Ohio.³ Charles is the head of a family on the 13 June 1900 Census in Perkins Township, Ohio.⁴

     John Herman Recker was born on 16 May 1855, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was baptized on 16 May 1855 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of William Herman Recker and Maria Catherina Kottenbrock. He is listed in the census as William Herman Recker's son on the 12 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Tracy Rampe was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 26 May 1855. She was baptized in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 26 May 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Johan William Rampe Sr and Mary Theresia Ellerbrock. Her baptism name was Mary Theresia Rampe. She is listed as Johan William Rampe Sr's daughter on the 15 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² She is listed as Johan William Rampe Sr's daughter on the 11 August 1870 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.³ Tracy Rampe was listed as John William Rampe Jr's sister on the 5 June 1880 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.⁴ On Thursday, 16 September 1880 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 25, Tracy Rampe married Herbert Smith, age 29, son of Jacob Smith and Wilhelmina Herb. Tracy married her step-brother Heribert. Witnesses: Frederick Rampe, Anna Rampe, Frank Rampe and Maria Schmitt.^5,6 As of 16 September 1880, her married name was Tracy Smith (Rampe). Tracy Rampe is listed as Herbert Smith's wife on the 19 June 1900 Census in Petoskey, Michigan.⁷ Tracy died on 11 October 1907 in Petoskey, Michigan, USA at age 52. Cause of death was diabetes.⁸

     Henry John Mersman was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 23 July 1855. He was baptized on 23 July 1855 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Gerhard Henry John Mersman. He was the son of Bernard Mersman and Julia Bockhold. He is listed in the census as Bernard Mersman's son on the 11 June 1860 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² On Tuesday, 4 May 1875 in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA, at age 19, Henry John Mersman married Catharine Schmidebush.^3,4

     Katherine Scheid was born in September 1855, in Grosse Point, Michigan, USA. She was the daughter of Anthony Scheid and Anna Rester. She is listed as Anthony Scheid's daughter on the 21 June 1860 Census in Grosse Point, Michigan.¹ She is listed as Anna Rester's daughter on the 17 August 1870 Census in Grosse Point, Michigan.² Katherine Scheid is listed as Constant Frank DesCamp's sister-in-law on the 13 June 1900 Census in Detroit, Michigan.³ Katherine Scheid is listed as Constant Frank DesCamp's sister-in-law on the 15 April 1910 Census in Seattle, Washington.⁴ Katherine Scheid is listed as Constant Frank DesCamp's sister-in-law on the 8 January 1920 Census in Seattle, Washington.⁵

     Frank Charles Schmenk was baptized on 29 September 1855 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of Johann Herman Schmenk and Adelheid Francisca Telake. Frank Charles Schmenk was buried in 1859 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA. Francis Charles Schmeng age 4.² He died in 1859 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.

     Maria Catherine Theresa Fenbert was born on 8 October 1855, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Bernard Herman Fembert and Maria Adelheid Stegmann.

     Kaspar Schneider was born on 9 November 1855, in Bombach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. On Monday, 5 January 1880 in Bombach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at age 24, Kaspar Schneider married Anna Heitzmann, age 22. Kaspar Schneider died on 23 April 1909 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 53.

      Philomena Karhoff was also known as Mary Philomena Karhoff. She was born in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 22 November 1855. She was baptized on 23 November 1855 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, 9 February 1876 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 20, Philomena Karhoff married Henry Kuhlman.³ As of 9 February 1876, her married name was Philomena Kuhlman (Karhoff). Philomena died on 22 March 1927 in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 71.