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     Anna Fanger was born in May 1887, in Union Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of John Anthony Fanger and Anna Elizabeth Bockrath. She is listed as John Anthony Fanger's daughter on the 23 June 1900 Census in Union Township, Ohio. On Wednesday, 9 August 1911 in Union Township, Ohio, USA, at age 24, Anna Fanger married Joseph Bensman, age 26.¹ As of 9 August 1911, her married name was Anna Bensman (Fanger). Anna Fanger is listed as Joseph Bensman's wife on the 22 January 1920 Census in Union Township, Ohio. Anna Fanger is listed as Joseph Bensman's wife on the 24 April 1930 Census in Union Township, Ohio.²

     Maria Kreinbrink was baptized on 29 May 1887 in Holy Family Church in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA.¹ On Tuesday, 1 June 1909 in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Maria Kreinbrink married Charles Francis Rieman, age 26, son of John Rieman and Anna Mary Karhoff.¹ As of 1 June 1909, her married name was Maria Rieman (Kreinbrink).

     Charles J Pieper was born on 30 May 1887, in Avilla, Indiana, USA. He was the son of William Pieper and Rosina Vogeding. He is listed in the census as William Pieper's son on the 14 June 1900 Census in Allen Township, Indiana.¹ On Thursday, 17 November 1938 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in New York, New York, USA, at age 51, Charles J Pieper married Clare G Gerry, age 30, daughter of James Gerry and Elizabeth Early. Charles J Pieper was employed as a University professor. He died on 9 September 1970 in San Mateo, California, USA at age 83. He was buried on 17 September 1970 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Avilla, Indiana, USA.

     Frank Amos Brinkman was born on 5 June 1887, in Kalida, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Henry Joseph Brinkman and Carolina Anna Maria Foppe. Frank Amos Brinkman was baptized on 12 June 1887 in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹

     Anna Leah Shannon was born on 7 June 1887, in Marmora, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of Patrick Crawford Shannon and Mary Ellen Dempsey.

     Frederick W Verhoff was born on 18 June 1887, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of William T. Verhoff and Mary Catherine Kerner. On Wednesday, 3 May 1911 in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA, at age 23, Frederick W Verhoff married Elizabeth Ellerbrock, age 23.¹ Frederick is the head of a family on the 28 January 1920 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio. Fred is a farmer.² Frederick is the head of a family on the 17 April 1930 Census in Cuba, Greensburg Township, Ohio.³ He died on 23 April 1961 at age 73.⁴

      Lena Siefker was also known as Helena Siefker. She was born in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA on 10 July 1887. She was the daughter of Joseph Siefker and Elizabeth Kleier. On Tuesday, 8 August 1905 in Holy Family Church in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA, at age 18, Lena Siefker married Henry Caspar Recker, age 23, son of Bernard Recker and Caroline Kahle.¹ As of 8 August 1905, her married name was Lena Recker (Siefker). Lena died on 1 July 1962 in Tilbury, Ontario, Canada at age 74.² She was buried on 3 July 1962 in St. Frances in Tilbury, Ontario, Canada.²

     Frances Smith was born in Union Township, Ohio, USA on 12 July 1887.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Smith and Tracy Kahle. Emma Frances Schmith was baptized on 28 July 1887 in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹ Her baptism name was Emma Frances Schmith. She is listed as Joseph Smith's daughter on the 25 April 1910 Census in Union Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 16 November 1910 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 23, Frances Smith married Harry Nienberg, age 27.³ As of 16 November 1910, her married name was Frances Nienberg (Smith). Frances died on 13 February 1911 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA at age 23.

      Lena Schroeder was also known as Lanie Schroeder. She was baptized on 27 July 1887 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ Her baptism name was Anna Maria Magdalena Schroeder. She was the daughter of J. William Schroeder and Anna Maria Rieman. She is listed as J. William Schroeder's daughter on the 1 June 1900 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² She is listed as J. William Schroeder's daughter on the 22 August 1910 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.³ On Thursday, 4 May 1911 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 23, Lena Schroeder married Anthony Smith, age 26, son of Lewis Smith and Tina Verhoff. Had eleven children.⁴ As of 4 May 1911, her married name was Lena Smith (Schroeder). Lena Schroeder is listed as Anthony Smith's wife on the 22 January 1920 Census in Union Township, Ohio.⁵ Lena Schroeder and Anthony Smith were parents of the people in the family group photo of their family in 1935 in Ottawa, Ohio, USA. Lena died on 15 April 1973 in Kalida, Ohio, USA at age 85. She was buried on 18 April 1973 in St. Michael's Cemetery in Kalida, Ohio, USA.⁶

     Annie Recker was born in August 1887, in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Bernard Recker and Caroline Kahle. She is listed as Bernard Recker's daughter on the 20 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ Circa 1907, Annie Recker married Frank Kettles. As of circa 1907, her married name was Annie Kettles (Recker).

     Rosa C Giesken was born in August 1887, in Monterey Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Bernard Giesken and Anna Brandehoff. She is listed as Bernard Giesken's daughter on the 5 June 1900 Census in Monterey Township, Ohio.¹ On Wednesday, 6 October 1909 in Shepherd, Michigan, USA, at age 22, Rosa C Giesken married Edward J Doepker.²

     Nettie Bing was born in August 1887, in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of William Bing and Barbara Kinnsey. She is listed as William Bing's daughter on the 13 June 1900 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.¹ She is listed as William Bing's daughter on the 21 April 1910 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.²

     Lewis Henry Unterbrink was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 6 August 1887.¹ He was the son of William Unterbrink and Mary Anna Mersman. On Wednesday, 13 April 1910 in Miller City, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Lewis Henry Unterbrink married Elizabeth Riepenhoff, age 21, daughter of Andrew Riepenhoff and Bernadina Knueven. Lewis is the head of a family on the 28 April 1930 Census in Locke Township, Michigan.² Lewis died on 26 March 1946 in Owosso, Michigan, USA at age 58. He was buried on 28 March 1946 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Laingsburg, Michigan, USA.

     Agnes Meyer was born in September 1887, in Liberty Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Henry Meyer and Mary Catherine Schroeder. She is listed as Henry Meyer's daughter on the 5 June 1900 Census in Liberty Township, Ohio.¹

      James Bumpass was also known as Samuel James Bumpass Sr. He was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, USA on 15 September 1887.¹ On Wednesday, 5 July 1911 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, at age 23, James Bumpass married Philomena Lucke, age 16, daughter of Ben Lucke and Minnie Heising. James Bumpass was employed as the proprietor of a grocery store in in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA. He registered for the military draft in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas, USA on 5 June 1917. He states that he has lost his left leg below the knee.¹ James is the head of a family on the 2 April 1930 Census in Riverside, Arkansas. He is the proprietor of a grocery store.² James died on 13 April 1937 at age 49. Cause of death was heart attack. He was buried on 16 April 1937 in Bellwood Annex, St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA.

     Catherine Caroline Brinkman was born on 16 September 1887, in Union Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Gerhard Bernard Brinkman and Bernadina Wehrie. Catherine Caroline Brinkman was baptized on 18 September 1887 in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹

     Edward Henry Nichols was born on 21 September 1887, in Union Township, Ohio, USA.¹ On Monday, 10 January 1910 in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Edward Henry Nichols married Philomena Knueven, age 19, daughter of John Herman Knueven and Mary Ann Kerner.²

     Emma Karhoff was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 9 October 1887. She was the daughter of Frank Henry Karhoff and Mary Agnes Niese. Emma Karhoff was baptized on 11 October 1887 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She is listed as Frank Henry Karhoff's daughter on the 11 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.²

     Philomena Rampe was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 26 October 1887. She was the daughter of Frederick J. Rampe and Mary Smith. Philomena Rampe was listed as Wilhelmina Herb's granddaughter on the 1 June 1900 Census in Glandorf, Ohio.¹ She is listed as Mary Smith's daughter on the 15 April 1910 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² On Wednesday, 24 April 1912 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 24, Philomena Rampe married Frank Weber, age 29.³ As of 24 April 1912, her married name was Philomena Weber (Rampe). Philomena Rampe is listed as Frank Weber's wife on the 4 April 1930 Census in Ottoville, Ohio.⁴

     Harry Edward Brinkman was born in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA in November 1887. He was the son of John Henry Brinkman and Mary Wilhelmina Maag. He is listed in the census as John Henry Brinkman's son on the 21 June 1900 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.¹

     Elizabeth Ellerbrock was born on 24 November 1887. On Wednesday, 3 May 1911 in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA, at age 23, Elizabeth Ellerbrock married Frederick W Verhoff, age 23, son of William T. Verhoff and Mary Catherine Kerner.¹ As of 3 May 1911, her married name was Elizabeth Verhoff (Ellerbrock). Elizabeth Ellerbrock is listed as Frederick W Verhoff's wife on the 28 January 1920 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.² Elizabeth Ellerbrock is listed as Frederick W Verhoff's wife on the 17 April 1930 Census in Cuba, Greensburg Township, Ohio.³ Elizabeth Ellerbrock died in September 1975 in Continental, Ohio, USA at age 87.⁴

     Joseph Lucke was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 20 December 1887. He was baptized on 21 December 1887 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of Anton Bernard Lucke and Anna Siefker. His baptism name was Josephus Franciscus Lucke. Joseph Lucke was in the family group photo of Anna Siefker's and Anton Bernard Lucke'sfamily in 1893; Children of Bernard Anthony Lucke and Anna Catherine Siefker. He is listed in the census as Anna Siefker's son on the 26 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² He was the best man at Flossie Mae Rhodes and John Lucke's wedding in Glandorf, Ohio, USA on 22 February 1911.³ On Wednesday, 10 May 1916 in St. Nicholas Church in Miller City, Ohio, USA, at age 28, Joseph Lucke married Mary Riepenhoff, age 22, daughter of Andrew Riepenhoff and Bernadina Knueven.³ Joseph Lucke registered for the military draft on 5 June 1917.⁴ Joseph is the head of a family on the 18 April 1930 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio. Joseph F 41 and his wife Mary A. 36 are living with their children: Mary A. 12, Helen L. 10, Carl D. 8. Joseph is listed as a unemployed Railway station hand.⁵ He was in the family group photo of Ben Lucke's and Minnie Heising'sfamily in 1932 in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas, USA. Joseph Lucke was employed as a stone worker by the WPA in 1932 in Columbus Grove, Putnam, Ohio, USA. His foot was crushed on the job and he was unable to work for several months. He was in the family group photo with his sisters, Lizzie and Clara in 1942 in Columbus Grove, Putnam, Ohio, USA. Joseph Lucke registered for the military draft on 26 April 1942. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall, 180 pounds and is missing four toes on his left foot. His employer is Kraft Grain Company.⁶ Joseph died on 19 January 1969 in Lima, Ohio, USA at age 81.⁷ He was buried on 20 January 1969 in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery in Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA.⁸

     Anna Marie Theresa Kahle was born in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA in 1888. She was the daughter of John Frank Kahle and Bernadine Clara Brinkman. Anna Marie Theresa Kahle was listed as Ignatius Kahle's sister on the 19 June 1900 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.¹ Anna Marie Theresa Kahle was listed as Ben Kahle's sister on the 29 April 1910 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.

     Cyril Singler was born in 1888, in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Albert R. Singler and Amelia Kanzler. He is listed in the census as Albert R. Singler's son on the 12 April 1910 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.¹ Cyril Singler died on 7 December 1911 in Los Angeles, California, USA.²

     Adeline E Keech was born in 1888, in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Albert C Keech and Christina Lintz. Adeline E Keech is listed as Franz Edmund Mainzer's step daughter on the 22 April 1910 Census in Sandusky, Ohio.¹

     Julius Francis Smith was born in Leipsic, Ohio, USA on 12 January 1888. He was the son of Herbert Smith and Tracy Rampe. He is listed in the census as Herbert Smith's son on the 19 June 1900 Census in Petoskey, Michigan.¹ He is listed in the census as Herbert Smith's son on the 29 April 1910 Census in Seattle, Washington.² On Tuesday, 24 June 1913 in Seattle, Washington, USA, at age 25, Julius Francis Smith married Madeline Sarah Shannon, age 19, daughter of Patrick Crawford Shannon and Mary Ellen Dempsey. Julius Francis Smith registered for the military draft in Seattle, Washington, USA on 5 June 1917.³ He was employed as a pharmacist. Julius is the head of a family on the 7 January 1920 Census in Seattle, Washington.⁴ Julius is the head of a family on the 16 April 1930 Census in Seattle, Washington. J.F. Smith 40 and Madeline 34 are living with their daughters Muriel 12 and Patricia 10.⁵ Julius died on 11 May 1970 in Issaquah, Washington, USA at age 82. He was buried Holyrood Cemetery, scn K, 612 6 on 15 May 1970 in Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle, Washington, USA.⁶

     Conrad Siefker was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 21 January 1888. He was baptized on 21 January 1888 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Conrad Henry Siefker. He was the son of Anthony Siefker and Anna Gertrude Gross. On Tuesday, 16 November 1915 in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA, at age 27, Conrad Siefker married Gertrude C. Kohls. Conrad died on 4 November 1938 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 50. Cause of death was flu. He was buried on 5 November 1938 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.²

     Louis F. Besancency was born on 28 January 1888, in Piqua, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Constantin August Besancency and Philomena Frossard. He is listed in the census as Constantin August Besancency's son on the 9 June 1900 Census in Piqua, Ohio.¹ On Wednesday, 29 June 1910 in St. Aloysius in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA, at age 22, Louis F. Besancency married Veronica Elizabeth Foos, age 25, daughter of George Foos and Magdalena Victoria Autenbauch. Louis F. Besancency died on 21 January 1960 in Fremont, Ohio, USA at age 71. His obituary reads "Louis F. Besanceney, 71, wood pattern maker of 716 Napoleon street, collapsed while entering St. Joseph's church Thursday at 6:45 a. m. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial hospital. A resident of Fremont since 1926, he was first employed by the Fremont Foundry and later operated the Fremont Pattern Company at his home until his retirement two years ago. He was a member of St. Joseph's church, the Holy Name and Rosary societies of the church and the Boosters Club. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and served two terms as Grand Knight of the organisation. Friends may call at the Ochs funeral home beginning Thursday at 7 p. m. A Solemn Requiem High Mass will be offered Saturday at 10:30 a. m. in the church with burial to be in the parish cemetery. A native of Piqua, 0., he was born January 28, 1888, the son of the late Constant and Philomena Besanceney. He married Veronica Foos in Bowling Green, June 29, 1910 in St. Aloysius church.
Surviving are the widow; daughters, Mrs. W. J. (Mildred) Koch, and Mrs. H. J. (Dorothy) Kledzik, both of Fremont; a son, the Rev. Paul Besanceney, S. J., Ann Arbor, Mich; nine grandchildren; a brother, Henry, and sisters, the Misses Mary and Minnie Besanceney, all of Piqua.
Four brothers, a son Don who died in 1958 and a son, who died in infancy preceded him in death."

     Frederick J. Drerup was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA in February 1888. He was the son of Henry Drerup and Theresa Mersman. He is listed in the census as Henry Drerup's son on the 15 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹

     Clara Rieman was baptized on 13 February 1888 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.¹ She was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 13 February 1888. She was the daughter of Ignatius Rieman and Mary Morman. She is listed as Ignatius Rieman's daughter on the 11 June 1900 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.² Clara died on 7 November 1905 in Glandorf, Ohio, USA at age 17. Cause of death was consumption.³ She was buried on 9 November 1905 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Glandorf, Ohio, USA.³