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     Edson D. Stephenson was born in November 1877 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. He was the son of Hiram Stephenson and Carrie Sweet. Edson D. Stephenson was listed as Hiram Stephenson's son on the Census of 12 June 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹ Edson D. Stephenson was listed as Hiram Stephenson's son on the Census of 2 June 1900 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.²

     Harley Todd was born in 1878 in Jackson Township, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Todd and Sarah Elisabeth McClain. Harley Todd was listed as Benjamin Franklin Todd's son on the Census of 7 June 1880 in Jackson Township, Missouri, USA.¹

     Clara Kass was born in April 1878 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Matthias Kass and Eva Mich. Clara Kass was listed as Matthias Kass's daughter on the Census of 5 June 1880 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA.¹ Clara Kass was listed as Matthias Kass's daughter on the Census of 6 June 1900 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA.² Clara Kass was an heir in the will of Matthias Kass on 30 March 1901 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. Clara Kass was an heir in the will of Eva Mich on 12 February 1907 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. Clara Kass died in 1962 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. She was buried in 1962 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA.³

     Avice Annie Olson was born on 3 April 1878. Mother's maiden name was "Woodruff."¹ In 1901 in Rainier, Washington, USA, Avice Annie Olson married Lewis Arapahoe Reichel, son of Lewis Reichel Sr and Elisabeth Schmidt. Avice Annie Olson was listed as Lewis Arapahoe Reichel's wife on the Census of 5 May 1910 in Rainier, Washington, USA.² Avice Annie Olson was listed as Lewis Arapahoe Reichel's wife on the Census of 28 April 1930 in Vail, Washington, USA. Next door to Albert and John Reichel.³ Avice Annie Olson died on 11 January 1944 in San Francisco, California, USA at age 65.¹

     Adele Evelyn Brown was born on 22 October 1878 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. In April 1896 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, at age 17, Adele Evelyn Brown married Charles Steinrauf, son of Louis Steinrauf and Anna Reichel. On 20 April 1910 the Census listed Adele Evelyn Brown as the head of a family in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Adele is a widow. She has three children.¹ On Saturday, 22 July 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, at age 32, Adele Evelyn Brown married John George DeGrave, age 32. Adele Evelyn Brown died on 16 April 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA at age 67.

     John George DeGrave was born on 5 November 1878 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. On Saturday, 22 July 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, at age 32, John George DeGrave married Adele Evelyn Brown, age 32. John George DeGrave died on 3 April 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA at age 48.

     Molly Green was born in 1879. On Tuesday, 29 June 1897 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA, Molly Green married Frank Kass, age 27, son of Matthias Kass and Eva Mich. By Joseph H Barry, J.P in Galena.¹

     Viola O'Dell was born in 1879. In 1896, Viola O'Dell married William Brame.

      Bought Haney Hardware in March 1910. Bought present location at 3rd and Yakima Ave. which was then a vacant lot and hay market, in 1920. Lentz Hardware closed in 1954.
Jake moved to Seattle in 1907 and worked for Grey Bros. Ironworks. He played the fiddle at dances. He married Marguerite Villaume on Thanksgiving Day, 1912.¹ Jacob James Lentz was born on 29 January 1879 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.¹ He was the son of Phillip Lentz and Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff. Jacob James Lentz was listed as Phillip Lentz's son on the Census of 1 June 1880 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.² Jacob James Lentz was listed as Emil Mathias Ernsdorff's nephew on the Census of 5 June 1900 in Julien Township, Iowa, USA.³ Jacob James Lentz was listed as Phillip Lentz's son on the Census of 10 May 1910 in Yakima, Washington, USA.⁴ On Thursday, 28 November 1912 in Yakima, Washington, USA, at age 33, Jacob James Lentz married Marguerite Villaume, age 18.¹ On 3 January 1920 the Census listed Jacob James Lentz as the head of a family in Yakima, Washington, USA.⁵ On 3 April 1930 the Census listed Jacob James Lentz as the head of a family in Yakima, Washington, USA. Jacob is the proprietor of a hardware store..⁶ He died on 27 July 1971 in Yakima, Washington, USA at age 92.¹

     Elisabeth Reichel was born in February 1879 in Olympia, Washington, USA. Birthdate from 1900 census.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Reichel Sr and Elisabeth Schmidt. Elisabeth Reichel was listed as Lewis Reichel Sr's daughter on the Census of 5 June 1880 in Olympia, Washington, USA.² In 1899 in Yelm, Washington, USA, Elisabeth Reichel married Richard Harris. Birthdate from 1900 census.¹ Elisabeth Reichel was listed as Richard Harris's wife on the Census of 15 January 1920 in Gate Precinct, Washington, USA.³ Elisabeth Reichel was listed as Richard Harris's wife on the Census of 14 April 1930 in Gate Precinct, Washington, USA.⁴

     John Clarence Erpelding was born on 24 June 1879.^1,2 Circa 1900, John Clarence Erpelding married Mary Lentz, daughter of Phillip Lentz and Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff. John Clarence Erpelding registered for military service on 12 September 1918 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.²

     Annie L. McClain was born in July 1879 in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA. She was the daughter of Daniel Webster McLain and Cora Lucretia Ann Couch. Annie L. McClain died before 1900 in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA.

     John Ernsdorff was born in July 1879 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. He was the son of Emil Mathias Ernsdorff and Margrit Gilles. John Ernsdorff was listed as Emil Mathias Ernsdorff's son on the Census of 1 June 1880 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.¹ John Ernsdorff was listed as Emil Mathias Ernsdorff's son on the Census of 5 June 1900 in Julien Township, Iowa, USA.²

     Silvy Rene McGee was born in October 1879 in Elm Township, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of James Henry McGee and Evaline McClain. Silvy Rene McGee was listed as James Henry McGee's daughter on the Census of 23 June 1880 in Elm Township, Missouri, USA.¹ Silvy Rene McGee died before 1900 in Elm Township, Missouri, USA. In the census of 1900 her parents indicate that 2 of their children are no longer living.

     Margaret Schmitz was born circa 1880. On Tuesday, 20 June 1899, Margaret Schmitz married Louis Kass, age 27, son of Nicholas Kass and Elizabeth Mich.¹

     Bertha Stephenson was born in April 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. She was the daughter of Hiram Stephenson and Carrie Sweet. Bertha Stephenson was listed as Hiram Stephenson's daughter on the Census of 12 June 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹ On Thursday, 23 March 1899 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, at age 18, Bertha Stephenson married Mitchell C Bauer.²

     Leon S. Sweet was born in September 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. He was the son of Stephan Sweet and Mary A. Stephenson. Leon S. Sweet was listed as Stephan Sweet's son on the Census of 17 June 1900 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹ Leon S. Sweet was listed as Stephan Sweet's son on the Census of 22 April 1910 in Porter Township, Michigan, USA.² Leon S. Sweet was listed as Stephan Sweet's son on the Census of 21 January 1920 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.³ Leon S. Sweet appears on the census of 23 April 1930 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.⁴

     John Ernsdorf was born in October 1880 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA. He was the son of Mathias Ernsdorf and Paulina (?). John Ernsdorf was listed as Mathias Ernsdorf's son on the Census of 7 June 1900 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.¹ John Ernsdorf was listed as Mathias Ernsdorf's son on the Census of 12 January 1920 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.²

     Nicholas Lentz was born on 19 December 1880 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA. He was the son of Phillip Lentz and Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff. Nicholas Lentz was listed as Phillip Lentz's son on the Census of 2 June 1900 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.¹ As of 1905, his religious name was Rev. Nicolas J. Lentz. Catholic Priest. Nicholas Lentz died on 1 February 1950 at age 69. Pastor - St. John's Church
Waterloo, Iowa.

     Albert Reichel was born in January 1881 in Olympia, Washington, USA. Birthdate from 1900 census.¹ He was the son of Lewis Reichel Sr and Elisabeth Schmidt. Albert Reichel was listed as Lewis Reichel Sr's son on the Census of 12 June 1900.² In 1904 in Rainier, Washington, USA, Albert Reichel married Ada Lillian Twidwell. On 5 May 1910 the Census listed Albert Reichel as the head of a family in Rainier, Washington, USA.³ Albert was divorced from Ada Lillian Twidwell in Rainier, Thurston, Washington, USA, circa 1911. On 20 January 1920 the Census listed Albert Reichel as the head of a family in Rainier, Washington, USA.⁴ On 28 April 1930 the Census listed Albert Reichel as the head of a family in Vail, Washington, USA.⁵ He died on 18 July 1958 in Rainier, Washington, USA at age 77. Rootsweb.

     Elizabeth L. Ernstdorff was born in February 1881 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. She was the daughter of Emil Mathias Ernsdorff and Margrit Gilles. Elizabeth L. Ernstdorff was listed as Emil Mathias Ernsdorff's daughter on the Census of 5 June 1900 in Julien Township, Iowa, USA.¹ Elizabeth L. Ernstdorff was listed as Emil Mathias Ernsdorff's daughter on the Census of 3 May 1910 in Hopdale, Washington, USA.²

     Fred F. Myers was born in May 1881 in Jackson Township, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Winfield Scott Myers and Nannie E. McClain. Fred F. Myers was listed as Winfield Scott Myers's son on the Census of 9 June 1900.¹

     Fred Philmore McGee was born on 1 May 1881. He was the son of James Henry McGee and Evaline McClain. Fred Philmore McGee was listed as James Henry McGee's son on the Census of 8 June 1900 in Medicine Township, Missouri, USA.¹ Fred Philmore McGee died on 7 October 1969 at age 88.

     Willie R. Stephenson was born in 1882 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. He was the son of Hiram Stephenson and Carrie Sweet. Willie R. Stephenson died on 14 August 1883 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹

     Minnie M Stephenson was born in 1882 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. He was the son of Hiram Stephenson and Carrie Sweet. Minnie M Stephenson died on 24 August 1883 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹

     Angeline Ernsdorf was born in April 1882 in Julien Township, Iowa, USA. She was the daughter of Michael Ernsdorff and Mary Kass. Angeline Ernsdorf was listed as Michael Ernsdorff's daughter on the Census of 2 June 1900 in Julien Township, Iowa, USA.¹

     James F Morrissey was born on 4 May 1882 in Yakima, Washington, USA.¹ In 1912 in Yakima, Washington, USA, James F Morrissey married Martha Adelle Lentz, daughter of Phillip Lentz and Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff. James F Morrissey died in 1961 in Seattle, Washington, USA.¹

     Mae Brazell was born on 4 May 1882 in Parker, South Dakota, USA.¹ She was the daughter of M. J. Brazell and Emeline Rohdeaux. On Wednesday, 11 October 1916 in Yakima, Washington, USA, at age 34, Mae Brazell married John B. Lentz, age 44, son of Phillip Lentz and Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff.¹ Mae Brazell was listed as John B. Lentz's wife on the Census of 3 January 1920 in Yakima, Washington, USA.² Mae Brazell died on 15 December 1966 in Yakima, Washington, USA at age 84.¹

     Anna Steinrauf was born in June 1882 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of Louis Steinrauf and Anna Reichel. Anna Steinrauf was listed as Louis Steinrauf's daughter on the Census of 1 June 1900 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.¹

     Nicholas Mich was born on 7 May 1883 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA.¹ He was the son of John Mich and Josephine Grimm. Nicholas Mich was listed as John Mich's son on the Census of 1 June 1900 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA.² Nicholas Mich died on 4 March 1904 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA at age 20. He was buried on 6 March 1904 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA.