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     Marie Lentz was born on 29 June 1833 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Lentz and Marie Lentz. Marie Lentz was found on the passenger list of the Bark Gertrude with Michael Lentz departing from Antwerp, Belgium on 13 May 1856.^2,3

     Peter Mich was born on 24 January 1834. He was the son of Nicholas John Mich and Maria Fellerich. Peter Mich was found on the passenger list with Elizabeth Mich on 3 May 1852 in Ship Ashburton, Liverpool, England; New York.¹ Circa 1858 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA, Peter Mich married Gertrude Sonnen. On 11 July 1860 the Census listed Peter Mich as the head of a family in Paris, Wisconsin, USA. Peter is a shoe maker.² On 16 August 1870 the Census listed Peter Mich as the head of a family in Brighton, Wisconsin, USA.

     Nicholas Kass was born on 6 February 1834 in Wormeldange, Grevenmacher, Luxemburg.¹ He was the son of Jacob Kass and Elizabeth Wagner. In 1857 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA, Nicholas Kass married Elizabeth Mich, daughter of Nicholas John Mich and Maria Fellerich. On 14 July 1860 the Census listed Nicholas Kass as the head of a family in Dunleith, Illinois, USA. Nicholas is a blacksmith and shares ownership of a shop with his cousin, Matthias.² He was naturalized on 7 November 1861 in Circuit Court, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Witnesses: John Damuth and Catherine Groff. He registered for military service in June 1863 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA. Civil War Draft Registration. On 7 June 1870 the Census listed Nicholas Kass as the head of a family in Dunleith, Illinois, USA. Nicholas is a blacksmith.³ On 13 June 1880 the Census listed Nicholas Kass as the head of a family in Marion Township, Iowa, USA. Nicholas is a farmer.⁴ He died in 1896 in Remsen, Iowa, USA. He was buried in 1896 in Remsen, Iowa, USA.⁵

     Robert P. Childers was born in August 1834. He was the son of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. On Wednesday, 18 February 1857, at age 22, Robert P. Childers married Mary Jane Williams. Robert P. Childers died in January 1872 at age 37.

     Marguerite Lentz was born on 14 December 1834 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Lentz and Marie Lentz. Marguerite Lentz was found on the passenger list of the Bark Gertrude with Michael Lentz departing from Antwerp, Belgium on 13 May 1856.^2,3

     Caroline Bradley was born circa 1835. On Monday, 23 February 1852 in Medina, Ohio, USA, Caroline Bradley married Hiram Stephenson, son of Heman Stephenson and Roxanna Beebe. By A. Berdan, J.P..¹ Caroline was divorced from Hiram Stephenson in South Fork, Jackson, Iowa, USA, between 1873 and 1880.

     Jacob Skirvin was born circa 1835. On Friday, 20 November 1868, Jacob Skirvin married Martha A Childers, age 32, daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. Jacob Skirvin died before 1877.

     Clementine Happel was born circa 1835. On Thursday, 15 December 1859 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Clementine Happel married Louis Steinrauf.¹ Clementine Happel died before 1865 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

     Gilbert J. Starks was born in 1835 in Medina, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Stukely Starks and Eliza Ann Stephenson. Gilbert J. Starks was listed as Stukely Starks's son on the Census of 12 August 1850 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.¹ As of 1860, Gilbert J. Starks was also known as Christopher G. Starks. He was listed as Stukely Starks's son on the Census of 4 June 1860 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.²

     Susanna Kass was born on 5 August 1835 in Betzdorf, Grevenmacher, Luxemburg.¹ She was the daughter of John Anton Kass.

     Jacob Gill was born on 18 August 1835. In June 1859 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA, at age 23, Jacob Gill married Mary Mich, age 21, daughter of Nicholas John Mich and Maria Fellerich. Jacob Gill died on 1 March 1875 in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA at age 39.

     Eva Mich was born on 11 October 1835 in Prussia in Germany. She was the daughter of Nicholas John Mich and Maria Fellerich. Eva Mich was found on the passenger list with Elizabeth Mich on 3 May 1852 in Ship Ashburton, Liverpool, England; New York.¹ In 1855 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA, Eva Mich married Matthias Kass, son of Peter Kass. Eva Mich and Matthias Kass had 13 children. Most of the children were born in Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. Eva Mich was listed as Matthias Kass's wife on the Census of 14 July 1860 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA. Mathias and Nicholas Kass are partners in a blacksmith shop.² Eva Mich was listed as Matthias Kass's wife on the Census of 7 June 1870 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA.³ Eva Mich was listed as Matthias Kass's wife on the Census of 5 June 1880 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. Matthew is a blacksmith.⁴ Eva Mich was listed as Matthias Kass's wife on the Census of 6 June 1900 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. Matthias is a retired blacksmith.⁵ Eva Mich made a will on 12 February 1907 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. She died on 10 February 1912 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA at age 76. She was buried on 12 February 1912 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA.⁶

     Patrick Murphy was born circa 1836. Circa 1866, Patrick Murphy married Mary Hamilton.

     Martha A Childers was born on 3 May 1836 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. Martha A Childers was listed as Robert Childers Jr's daughter on the Census of 17 August 1850 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹ On Thursday, 1 December 1853, at age 17, Martha A Childers married Newton Childers. On Friday, 20 November 1868, at age 32, Martha A Childers married Jacob Skirvin. On Sunday, 17 June 1877, at age 41, Martha A Childers married Alfred Houck. Martha A Childers died in 1903 in Damascus, Oregon, USA.

     His baptism name was Guillaume Lentz. William Lentz was born on 22 November 1836 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ He was the son of Michael Lentz and Marie Lentz. William Lentz was found on the passenger list of the Bark Gertrude with Michael Lentz departing from Antwerp, Belgium on 13 May 1856.^2,3 William Lentz and Michael Lentz were naturalized on 3 March 1857 in Richland, Ohio, USA; last name is given as "Lantz."²

     Irina R. Harkness was born in 1837 in Medina, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of James Harkness and Elvira A. Stephenson.

     Alonzo Cicero Justice was born in 1837. He was the son of Solomon Justice and Dolly Lewis. Alonzo Cicero Justice was listed as Solomon Justice's son on the Census of 19 August 1850 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹

     Mary Mich was born on 10 August 1837. She was the daughter of Nicholas John Mich and Maria Fellerich. Mary Mich was found on the passenger list with Elizabeth Mich on 3 May 1852 in Ship Ashburton, Liverpool, England; New York.¹ In June 1859 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA, at age 21, Mary Mich married Jacob Gill, age 23. Mary Mich died on 19 January 1904 in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA at age 66.

     Henry Haneauer was born circa 1838. On Sunday, 1 November 1868 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, Henry Haneauer married Maria Kass, age 38, daughter of John Anton Kass.¹

     John A Childers was born in 1838 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. John A Childers was listed as Robert Childers Jr's son on the Census of 17 August 1850 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹ John A Childers was in military service between 1862 and 1865. 8th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry.

     Ellen Jane Justice was born on 6 June 1838 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Joseph Justice and Jane S (?). On Thursday, 30 March 1854 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA, at age 15, Ellen Jane Justice married William Allen Childers, age 23, son of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. Ellen Jane Justice died on 12 February 1904 at age 65.

     Gertrude Sonnen was born on 30 December 1838. Circa 1858 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA, Gertrude Sonnen married Peter Mich, son of Nicholas John Mich and Maria Fellerich. Gertrude Sonnen was listed as Peter Mich's wife on the Census of 11 July 1860 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA. Peter is a shoe maker.¹ Gertrude Sonnen was listed as Peter Mich's wife on the Census of 16 August 1870 in Brighton, Wisconsin, USA. Gertrude Sonnen died on 13 February 1913 in Milwakee, Wisconsin, USA at age 74.

     Laura (?) was born in 1839. In 1855 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA, Laura (?) married Solomen Stephenson, son of Heman Stephenson and Roxanna Beebe. Laura (?) was listed as Solomen Stephenson's wife on the Census of 18 June 1860 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. Soloman is a blacksmith..¹ Laura (?) was listed as Solomen Stephenson's wife on the Census of 28 September 1870 in Otto Township, Michigan, USA.² Laura (?) was listed as Solomen Stephenson's wife on the Census of 15 June 1880 in Otto Township, Michigan, USA.³

     Lydia N. Starks was born in 1839 in Medina, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Stukely Starks and Eliza Ann Stephenson. Lydia N. Starks was listed as Stukely Starks's daughter on the Census of 12 August 1850 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.¹

     Mary Jane Williams was born in 1839. On Wednesday, 18 February 1857, Mary Jane Williams married Robert P. Childers, age 22, son of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. Mary Jane Williams died in April 1872.

     Mary Hamilton was born circa 1840. Circa 1860, Mary Hamilton married Frank Allen. Circa 1866, Mary Hamilton married Patrick Murphy.

     Friedrich August Meinecke was born circa 1840. On Thursday, 15 June 1865 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Friedrich August Meinecke married Anna Steinrauf.¹

     John Quinlan was born circa 1840. Circa 1860, John Quinlan married Catharine Hartnet.

     Catharine Hartnet was born circa 1840. Circa 1860, Catharine Hartnet married John Quinlan.

     Stephan Sweet was born in 1840. In 1863 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA, Stephan Sweet married Mary A. Stephenson, daughter of Lothrup Anson Stephenson and Chloe Warner. Date per census of 1900. On 3 August 1870 the Census listed Stephan Sweet as the head of a family in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. Stephan 31 and Mary 25 are living with their daughter Agatha, 1. Stephen is a carpenter..¹ On 11 June 1880 the Census listed Stephan Sweet as the head of a family in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. Stephan is a Justice of the Peace. Lothrup and Erastus's Mom died sometime between 1870 and 1880, prompting them to leave their step-father and go live with their married sister..² On 17 June 1900 the Census listed Stephan Sweet as the head of a family in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. Stephan, a Justice of the Peace, and Mary have been married 37 years, have had 5 children of whom 4 are still living..³ On 22 April 1910 the Census listed Stephan Sweet as the head of a family in Porter Township, Michigan, USA. Steve Sweet is a farmer. Agatha, his daughter, is a teacher and Lothrup is a barber..⁴ On 21 January 1920 the Census listed Stephan Sweet as the head of a family in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.⁵ He died before 1926 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.